(IN BRIEF) Alstom has announced a significant contract with Proxima, marking the first independent entry into France’s high-speed rail market. The agreement involves the supply of 12 Avelia Horizon very high-speed trains and includes 15 years of maintenance services to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) project has made significant strides in wind turbine blade recycling by demonstrating a closed-loop system that fully recycles thermoplastic blades. Led by the French Institute for Technological Research, IRT Jules Verne, the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Arkema, Innovative Closed-Loop System, Jules Verne, Owens Corning, partnership, sustainability, Wind Turbine Blade Recycling, ZEBRA (Zero wastE Blade ReseArch) Project
(IN BRIEF) Euronext’s ELITE ecosystem has launched its first cohort of five French companies, aimed at supporting their sustainable growth and enhancing their access to capital markets. This marks a significant milestone for ELITE, which now includes over 2,300 companies … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, News, Small Business
Tagged ELITE Ecosystem, Euronext, France, Marta Testi, Professor Véronique Tran, SMEs, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has announced its integration of Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its digital transformation strategy. This technology enhances transaction processing by capturing, verifying, and enriching data while monitoring settlements and … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has integrated Nephelai’s machine learning solution into its Middle-office Trade Management services as part of its broader digital transformation strategy. The AI-powered solution helps automate transaction processes, reducing settlement failures by detecting and correcting anomalies, thereby improving … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Powered Solution, CACEIS, Éléonore de Vial, Nephelai, Sandrine Legrand, Trade Management
(IN BRIEF) EPI (European Payments Initiative) has launched Wero, a new instant digital payment wallet in France. This app enables users to send and receive money instantly using just a phone number or email, with transactions processed in less than … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged BNP Paribas, Credit Agricole, digital payments, EPI (European Payments Initiative), France, Groupe BPCE, Instant Payment Wallet, Martina Weimert, SOCIÉTÉ GÉNÉRALE, Thierry Laborde, wero
(IN BRIEF) The European Union is preparing to roll out a digital identity wallet by 2026, which will provide secure digital identification for its 448 million citizens. This initiative aims to simplify access to government services, healthcare, travel, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Defence, European Union, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged digital wallet, EU, EU Digital Identity Wallet (EDIW), identity, Thales
(IN BRIEF) Michelin has launched the MICHELIN Alpin 7, a new winter tire designed for enhanced safety and performance in snowy and cold conditions. The tire offers 6% better braking on snow and a 9% reduction in rolling resistance, improving … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged efficiency, leadership, Michelin, MICHELIN Alpin 7, safety, sustainability, winter tire
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has acquired a 45% stake in gas-producing assets in Texas’ Eagle Ford Basin from Lewis Energy Group, further expanding its U.S. natural gas operations. This move strengthens TotalEnergies’ integration across the gas value chain and follows a … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Atos has been awarded the EcoVadis Platinum Medal for the fifth year in a row, highlighting its exceptional commitment to sustainability and corporate social responsibility (CSR). With a score of 80 out of 100, Atos ranks in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, Awards, EcoVadis, leadership, Platinum Rating, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Stellantis made a strong impression at the 2024 Paris Motor Show, unveiling five world premieres from its brands Citroën, Peugeot, and Alfa Romeo. Additionally, the show marked the debut of the Chinese brand Leapmotor in partnership with Stellantis, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Shell and TenneT have signed an agreement to connect Shell’s Holland Hydrogen 1, Europe’s first large-scale hydrogen plant, to the high-voltage grid. The 200 MW electrolyser on the Maasvlakte will initially have a temporary connection to the 380 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Boudewijn Siemons, Frans Everts, high-voltage grid, Holland Hydrogen 1, Maarten Abbenhuis, partnership, port of Rotterdam, Shell, sustainability, Tennet
(IN BRIEF) The Métropole Européenne de Lille has secured a €245 million green loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to modernize its urban transport system, alongside a €31.5 million grant from the European Commission. This joint financing will support … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Damien Castelain, EIB, European Commission, France, Métropole Européenne de Lille, Mobility Initiative, partnership, sustainability, TRANSPORT
(IN BRIEF) Eviden has been selected by the Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL) to implement next-generation critical communication solutions to upgrade its GSM-R command and control network, enhancing safety and operational efficiency. The project, expected to be operational by late … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, Telecom, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Eviden, Germany, Lionel Toullier, Luxembourg National Railway Company (CFL), Mathieu Perrus, partnership, Railway Communication Systems, safety, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has won a contract from RATP to equip its MP14 and new MF19 metro trains and TW20 tramways with TETRA radio communication systems. This agreement includes the supply of 132 radio units, … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) BNP Paribas has signed an agreement to acquire HSBC’s private banking operations in Germany, aiming to enhance its wealth management services and increase its assets under management to over €40 billion. This strategic acquisition targets growth within the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News
Tagged acquisition, BNP Paribas, Germany, HSBC, Lutz Diederichs, partnership, Private Banking Division, Vincent Lecomte, wealth management
(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a division of Atos Group, has partnered with Selartag to develop an innovative wine cellar management solution hosted on AWS hybrid cloud architecture. The system uses smart labels, RFID technology, and a mobile app to provide real-time … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Food & Beverage, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Atos, AWS Cloud, Eviden, Hervé Lemaire, Julien Giraud, partnership, Selartag, Wine Inventory System
(IN BRIEF) A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute, titled “A World in Balance 2024: Accelerating Sustainability Amidst Geopolitical Challenges,” reveals that despite global geopolitical tensions, organizations are continuing to advance their sustainability goals. Key areas of progress include … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Capgemini, corporate, Cyril Garcia, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has commenced production at the Fenix gas field, located off the coast of Tierra del Fuego in Southern Argentina. Part of the Cuenca Marina Austral 1 concession, the field has a production capacity of 10 million cubic … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vivendi has restructured Canal+ Group by integrating several of its assets, including GVA (a telecom provider in Africa), the video platform Dailymotion, and performance venues like L’Olympia in France. This move creates a more unified global media entity, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Technology
Tagged Africa, Canal+ Group, Media Presence, partnership, Revenue Potential, Vivendi
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