Category Archives: Infrastructure & Utilities

Infrastructure & Utilities Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

Ericsson Becomes Founding Premier Member of OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation to Advance Open RAN and Future 6G Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has joined the OCUDU Ecosystem Foundation as a founding premier member under the Linux Foundation, reinforcing its involvement in open-source development for next-generation radio access networks. The initiative focuses on creating an open and portable CU/DU software … Read the full press release

STMicroelectronics Schedules March 2026 Investor Webcasts Focused on Cloud AI and Intelligent Sensing Technologies

(IN BRIEF) STMicroelectronics will host two investor and analyst webcasts in March 2026 covering strategic developments in artificial intelligence and sensing technologies. The first session, led by Remi El-Ouazzane, will address the company’s role in cloud-based AI infrastructure, while the … Read the full press release

Air Astana Group Confirms Major Airbus A320neo Family Aircraft Purchase to Support Long-Term Network Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Air Astana Group has committed to purchasing 25 Airbus A320neo Family aircraft in its largest direct aircraft order to date, consisting of five A320neo and twenty A321neo jets. The order marks two decades since the airline began operating … Read the full press release

KUKA Introduces New AI Driven Automation Platform to Bridge Traditional Robotics and Intelligent Systems

(IN BRIEF) KUKA Group has unveiled its Automation 2.0 vision, highlighting the growing role of Physical AI in transforming industrial automation. Presented at NVIDIA GTC, the company introduced its KUKA AMP platform, which integrates traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based … Read the full press release

Siemens Launches AI-Powered Questa One Agentic Toolkit to Improve Semiconductor Verification Productivity

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Digital Industries Software has launched the Questa One Agentic Toolkit, an AI-driven verification solution designed to accelerate integrated circuit development and RTL sign-off through domain-specific agentic workflows. The toolkit integrates with Siemens’ Fuse EDA AI system while … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Marks Major Electrification Milestone with Two Million Battery Electric Vehicles Delivered Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has delivered two million battery-electric vehicles worldwide, marking an important milestone in the company’s transition toward electric mobility. The anniversary vehicle, an ID.3 produced in Zwickau, was delivered at the Transparent Factory in Dresden. Key contributors to … Read the full press release

EDF Provides Customer Support and Free Meter Upgrades Ahead of RTS Switch-Off in South East England

(IN BRIEF) EDF is preparing customers in the South East of England for the upcoming Radio Teleswitch Service shutdown starting on 2 March, which will affect around 21,000 households using RTS-controlled heating or hot water systems. The company is offering … Read the full press release

Telefónica Reorganizes Movistar Centre to Create Central Barcelona Showroom for Leading Technology Brands

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica is expanding and reorganizing the Movistar Centre store at Plaça Catalunya in Barcelona to create a larger technology showroom aligned with Mobile World Congress. The redesigned space will feature dedicated areas for leading manufacturers including Apple, Samsung, … Read the full press release

Telefónica Strengthens Corporate Cybersecurity with Mobile Network Security Protection Across Millions of Devices

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Empresas’ Mobile Network Security service now protects more than two million corporate mobile lines and blocked nearly 926 million cyberattacks in 2025. Developed with Akamai Technologies and Telefónica Tech, the network-based service automatically prevents malware, phishing, and … Read the full press release

Satellite Connect Europe Begins Deployment of Ground Infrastructure to Expand Direct Mobile Satellite Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Satellite Connect Europe has launched as a Luxembourg-based provider of direct-to-device satellite broadband services for European mobile network operators. Formed as a joint venture between Vodafone and AST SpaceMobile, the company will deploy five European ground stations and … Read the full press release

Vodafone Collaborates with Cirrus360 to Develop AI Digital Twin System for Optimising Mobile Network Performance

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and Cirrus360 have successfully tested an AI-powered predictive digital twin system that enables engineers to simulate the future performance of 5G network infrastructure before deployment. Using Cirrus360’s Gabriel platform, the system predicts hardware constraints, traffic levels, and … Read the full press release

Eckert & Ziegler Supports Development of DARPin Radiolabeled Cancer Therapies Using Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177

(IN BRIEF) Eckert & Ziegler SE and Molecular Partners AG have entered into a partnership to develop and potentially manufacture DARPin-based radiopharmaceutical therapies for cancer treatment. Eckert & Ziegler will provide development services for Radio-DARPins using Actinium-225 and Lutetium-177 isotopes, … Read the full press release

MAHLE Secures European Certification for E-SCAN Electric Vehicle Battery Diagnostics Integrated in TechPRO and CONNEX Devices

(IN BRIEF) MAHLE has received BATTERY HEALTH CHECK CARA APPROVED® certification for its E-SCAN electric vehicle battery diagnostics function, confirming compliance with European quality standards and strengthening confidence in battery health assessments across the used EV market. Integrated as a … Read the full press release

GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung Leads Global Ranking in Nuclear Isomer Discoveries

(IN BRIEF) GSI Helmholtzzentrum für Schwerionenforschung in Darmstadt has achieved a world-leading position in the discovery of nuclear isomers, with 192 identified to date according to a new statistical analysis published in Atomic Data and Nuclear Data Tables. The ranking … Read the full press release

Continental Upgrades skai Parotega NF Artificial Leather with Improved Durability and Environmental Performance

(IN BRIEF) Continental has upgraded its skai Parotega NF artificial leather upholstery by making staynu surface technology a standard feature, improving durability, resistance to soiling and ease of cleaning. The material, widely used in healthcare, hospitality and public buildings, now … Read the full press release

Continental Expands Terra Range with New Terra Competition Gravel Tire Designed for Speed and Multi Surface Riding

(IN BRIEF) Continental has launched the Terra Competition, the fastest gravel tire in its Terra Range, designed to combine road-bike efficiency with reliable performance on light off-road terrain. The tire features an aerodynamic tread design with a continuous center section … Read the full press release

Indra Group Demonstrates Integrated AI Space and Mobility Solutions Supporting European Digital Sovereignty

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group will present its integrated ecosystem of artificial intelligence, space and digital technologies at Mobile World Congress 2026 in Barcelona, highlighting how sovereign intelligence and satellite communications are becoming key components of Europe’s future digital infrastructure. The … Read the full press release

Empa Secures Werner Siemens Foundation Funding to Develop SonoGuard Postoperative Monitoring Technology

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Inge Herrmann has secured 8 million Swiss francs in funding from the Werner Siemens Foundation to develop SonoGuard, a novel system designed to detect and treat complications after surgery. The five-year project aims to create an … Read the full press release

Kapsch TrafficCom Nine-Month Results Reflect Market Slowdown but Show Stable Financial Position and Strong Order Backlog

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom reported a 25% decline in revenue to EUR 307 million for the first three quarters of the 2025/26 financial year due to weak global tolling market conditions, project delays, and the removal of major projects. Despite … Read the full press release

Kapsch Introduces OmniAir-Certified 6C Windshield Transponder Designed to Improve Toll Data Accuracy and System Interoperability

(IN BRIEF) Kapsch TrafficCom has earned OmniAir certification for its new 6C sticker windshield mount transponder, confirming interoperability with tolling systems and introducing advanced data reliability through parity-checking chip technology. The transponder automatically detects and mitigates bit-flip errors, ensuring accurate … Read the full press release