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SAP Unleashes Collaborative AI Power in Copilot Joule to Transform Enterprise Operations

(IN BRIEF) SAP SE has announced significant advancements to its generative AI copilot, Joule, during the SAP TechEd conference, positioning it at the forefront of a new business paradigm that drives a large portion of global commerce. The updates include … Read the full press release

Genetic Resistance to DDT Found in Malaria-Transmitting Mosquitoes Due to Historical Insecticide Use

(IN BRIEF) Scientists have identified the first instances of genetic mutations in Anopheles funestus mosquitoes that confer resistance to DDT, a previously widespread insecticide now banned due to environmental concerns. This discovery, made by researchers from the University of Glasgow … Read the full press release

PHI Aviation Enhances Operations in Australia with New Airbus H175 Helicopters

(IN BRIEF) PHI Aviation has officially introduced two Airbus H175 helicopters into its operations in Australia, enhancing its capabilities in offshore energy transportation, medical evacuations, and search and rescue missions. These helicopters will be based in Broome, with additional H175s … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Sets Bold Net Zero Targets by 2045, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability at Hamburg Conference

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf, a leading skincare company, has announced its ambitious sustainability goals during the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. The company aims to achieve Net Zero emissions by 2045 and intends to reduce emissions across its entire value chain by 90%. … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION, DishTV India, and Samsung Launch Groundbreaking Direct-to-TV Service Using TVKey Cloud

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has expanded its partnership with DishTV India and Samsung to launch an innovative Direct-to-TV service using the TVKey Cloud platform, enabling secure content delivery directly to Samsung Connected TVs without the need for set-top boxes. This marks … Read the full press release

Stora Enso Champions Sustainable Packaging with Award-Winning Cartonboard Solution for Perfume

(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso’s innovative cartonboard solutions are reshaping the packaging industry by helping customers reduce their reliance on plastics. Hinojosa Packaging Galería Gráfica selected Stora Enso’s Performa Brilliance™ to create sophisticated packaging for their luxury perfume line. This collaboration … Read the full press release

CACEIS Enables First-Ever Investment in Tokenized Money-Market Funds on Ethereum Blockchain

(IN BRIEF) CACEIS has successfully enabled clients to invest in the first French UCITS money-market funds, with units issued and settled on the Ethereum public blockchain. This significant achievement represents investments totaling tens of millions of euros and marks the … Read the full press release

Lightsource bp Joins Forces with World Economic Forum to Launch Coalition for Responsible Renewable Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) Lightsource bp has partnered with industry leaders, environmental non-profits, and the World Economic Forum (WEF) to launch the Responsible Renewables Infrastructure Coalition. This global alliance aims to accelerate renewable energy deployment while benefiting local communities and ecosystems, aligning … Read the full press release

DNV and Atlas Renewable Energy Secure Funding for Major Battery Storage Project to Enhance Chile’s Green Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) DNV has collaborated with Atlas Renewable Energy to secure $289 million in financing for its first standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Chile. The funding, obtained through senior loans and credit lines from BNP Paribas and … Read the full press release

EU Finance Ministers Back EIB Group’s Action Plan to Enhance Capital Markets and Support Innovative Companies

(IN BRIEF) European Union finance ministers have endorsed a new Action Plan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) Group aimed at strengthening the Capital Markets Union. This initiative is designed to broaden financing options for innovative European companies and unicorns, … Read the full press release

Ericsson and SoftBank Partner to Drive AI Integration in RAN for Next-Gen Network Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and SoftBank Corp. have partnered to explore the integration of Artificial Intelligence (AI) into Radio Access Network (RAN) infrastructure, aiming to enhance network efficiency and unlock new use cases for communication service providers. The collaboration will focus … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Secures Industry-First Cybersecurity Certification for EcoStruxure IT and Enhances Firmware Management

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has become the first in the industry to achieve IEC 62443-4-2 Security Level 2 (SL2) cybersecurity certification for its EcoStruxure IT Network Management Card 3 (NMC3), enhancing protection for data center infrastructure. The certification, awarded by … Read the full press release

Fabentech Secures €20 Million EIB Loan to Bolster Pandemic Preparedness and Biological Threat Response

(IN BRIEF) Fabentech, a French biopharmaceutical company, has secured a €20 million loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) through the HERA Invest initiative. The funding will support Fabentech’s research, bioproduction, and expansion of its FabShield® technology, which focuses on … Read the full press release

Eni Partners with Japan’s JOGMEC on LNG Collaboration and Joins Emission Abatement Coalition

(IN BRIEF) Eni has signed a Memorandum of Cooperation with Japan’s JOGMEC to collaborate on gas and LNG projects, aiming to diversify energy supply sources and support the energy transition. The agreement emphasizes the role of LNG in achieving carbon … Read the full press release

Arkema Earns ISCC PLUS Certification for Changshu Site, Expanding Sustainable Resin Production in Asia

(IN BRIEF) Arkema has achieved ISCC PLUS certification for its Changshu production facility in China, allowing the company to introduce a new range of bio-attributed waterborne acrylic resins and additives for sustainable coating applications. Using the mass balance approach, Arkema … Read the full press release

TotalEnergies Joins RWE in 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects to Power Germany’s Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has acquired a 50% stake in two offshore wind projects, N-9.1 and N-9.2, from RWE. Located off the German coast, these projects, with a combined capacity of 4 GW, are expected to be commissioned in 2031 and … Read the full press release

Equinor Reports Progress on Key Norwegian Energy Projects Despite Rising Costs and Delays

(IN BRIEF) Equinor provided updates on 13 key development projects in Norway, which together represent a total investment of 198 billion kroner. The projects, aimed at ensuring a secure energy supply to Europe, include the Johan Castberg and Oseberg gas … Read the full press release

RWE and TotalEnergies Join Forces to Develop 4 GW Offshore Wind Projects in Germany

(IN BRIEF) RWE and TotalEnergies have partnered to develop two large-scale offshore wind projects off the German coast, each with a capacity of 2 gigawatts (GW). TotalEnergies will acquire a 50% stake in both projects, following RWE’s successful bid in … Read the full press release

Vodafone Launches Smart Wi-Fi Backup to Keep Customers Connected During Broadband Outages

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Smart Wi-Fi Backup, a service that ensures uninterrupted internet connectivity by switching fixed broadband customers to Vodafone’s 4G or 5G network during outages. The service, which will expand across Europe in 2025, connects all devices … Read the full press release

BASF Showcases Groundbreaking Sustainable Plastic Solutions at Fakuma 2024

(IN BRIEF) BASF is showcasing its latest sustainable innovations at Fakuma 2024 under the theme #ourplasticsjourney, focusing on more efficient and eco-friendly plastic solutions. Highlights include the SIRIUS 3RV2 circuit-breaker, developed with Siemens, which uses biomass-balanced plastics, and BASF’s expanded … Read the full press release