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Internet & Online Press Releases & News distributed via EuropaWire

TUM and TUM University Hospital Secure $1.5 Million Google.org Grant to Build AIdvice Cancer Chatbot

(IN BRIEF) TUM and TUM University Hospital have been awarded $1.5 million by Google.org to create AIdvice, an AI-powered chatbot that provides cancer patients and medical professionals with reliable, personalized information. Built around a bespoke guidelines database, AIdvice will use … Read the full press release

New 5G Modulation Standard Delivers Faster Speeds and Greater Efficiency for Vodafone Network

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone, Nokia, Qualcomm Technologies and Xiaomi have successfully demonstrated a 5G software enhancement based on 1024 QAM, boosting download speeds by up to 1.7 Gbps—roughly a 25 percent improvement over 256 QAM. Trials at Vodafone’s Ciudad Real centre … Read the full press release

New Quantum Partnership between Vodafone and ORCA Computing Aims to Cut Cable Costs and Accelerate Broadband Design

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and ORCA Computing have teamed up to explore quantum-powered solutions for optimising broadband network expansions. By running Vodafone’s network-planning software on ORCA’s ORCA PT-2 photonic quantum computer, the collaboration seeks to reduce cable lengths, refine mobile base-station … Read the full press release

New Barclays Innovation Hub in London Set to Power 150 Startups with Support from Microsoft, NVIDIA, and Industry Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Barclays has launched a new Innovation Hub in Shoreditch, London, in partnership with Microsoft, NVIDIA, and other key industry players to boost the UK’s tech ecosystem. The hub, powered by Barclays Eagle Labs, will house 150 startups working … Read the full press release

Vodafone Unveils Travel eSIM Service, Expanding Global Connectivity to 206 Destinations

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched its Travel eSIM service, offering international travelers the convenience of mobile data connectivity without the need for physical SIM cards. The service provides access to up to 150 GB of data, available in 206 destinations … Read the full press release

SFC Energy Secures First Major Order for Hydrogen Fuel Cells to Support Critical Fibre Optic Infrastructure in Denmark

(IN BRIEF) SFC Energy has received its first major order for its Danish subsidiary, SFC Energy Denmark, to supply hydrogen fuel cell technology for point of presence (PoP) stations in the fibre optic network of Norlys Fibernet A/S. The order … Read the full press release

Visa Partners with Klarna to Launch the Klarna Card, Combining Debit Flexibility and Pay Later Options

(IN BRIEF) Visa has teamed up with Klarna to launch the Klarna Card, a flexible debit product that allows consumers to pay immediately or later at over 150 million Visa-accepting merchants worldwide. The card features Visa’s Flexible Credential, offering users … Read the full press release

Digital integrity at risk: EU Initiative to strengthen the Right to be forgotten gains momentum

(IN BRIEF) Robert Szustkowski, a philanthropist and key advocate for digital rights, is spearheading a European initiative to expand the Right to Be Forgotten, as outlined in the GDPR, to include media organizations as data controllers. This initiative is designed … Read the full press release

Thales Revolutionizes Payment Systems with D1 Platform for the Digital Payment Era

(IN BRIEF) Thales’ D1 platform is transforming the payment services sector by offering a cloud-native, real-time solution designed to simplify, secure, and scale payment systems for issuers. Supporting over 200 million active cards, it provides a modular, API-first infrastructure that … Read the full press release

KPN Introduces Real Time Text for All Mobile Customers, Leading Accessibility Innovation in Europe

(IN BRIEF) KPN has become the first European provider to offer Real Time Text (RTT) to all its mobile customers, allowing for real-time text messaging during phone calls. This new feature, which is initially available to Samsung users, enhances communication … Read the full press release

DHL Announces Price Adjustments and New Product Offerings for International Shipping Starting July 2025

(IN BRIEF) DHL will implement moderate price increases for international parcels and small packages starting July 1, 2025. The price adjustments will vary across different country zones, with many areas seeing stable pricing. New services will include a 2 kg … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA Enhances Mobile App with GarantiPay and NFC Features for Seamless Card-Free Payments

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA’s latest mobile app update introduces GarantiPay and NFC contactless payment features, allowing customers to make card-free payments in stores and online. This update enhances the bank’s commitment to innovation and convenience by enabling Android users to … Read the full press release

Swisscom Introduces Affordable New Roaming Packages with Savings of up to 66% for Global Travel

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom is launching new, affordable roaming packages starting 1 June 2025, with data options as low as CHF 5.90 per GB for over 100 countries, including popular travel destinations like the USA, UK, and Greece. The new country-specific … Read the full press release

PFMcrypto lancia un sistema di ottimizzazione del reddito basato sull’intelligenza artificiale: il mining di Bitcoin non è mai stato così facile.

(NOTIZIA IN BREVE) PFMcrypto lancia una piattaforma di cloud mining senza commissioni che offre rendimenti giornalieri, contratti flessibili e prelievi rapidi, consentendo agli utenti di partecipare al mining di Bitcoin direttamente da casa. Con un focus su sicurezza, trasparenza e … Read the full press release

BESTSECRET Enhances Customer Checkout Experience Across Europe with Adyen’s Unified Payment Platform

(IN BRIEF) Adyen has become BESTSECRET’s preferred payment provider, enhancing its checkout experience with a wide range of localized payment methods across key European markets. Adyen’s scalable, single-platform solution has supported BESTSECRET’s international expansion, enabling the brand to offer frictionless … Read the full press release

Ricoh Partners with ServiceNow to Build an AI-Driven Service Delivery Platform to Enhance Digital Management Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Ricoh has announced a strategic partnership with ServiceNow to deliver a unified service delivery platform aimed at revolutionizing the digital management of modern workplaces. This collaboration will enhance Ricoh’s operational efficiency by leveraging ServiceNow’s AI-driven platform to standardize … Read the full press release

Siemens Introduces Questa One, a Revolutionary AI-Powered Integrated Circuit (IC) Verification Solution for Faster and Smarter Semiconductor Design

(IN BRIEF) Siemens’ Questa One software solution is poised to reshape the IC verification landscape, addressing the industry’s growing complexity with AI-driven verification tools. Designed to cater to next-generation 3D-ICs and chiplet-based systems, Questa One accelerates verification cycles, enhances productivity, … Read the full press release

Henning Rönneberg to Succeed Petra von Strombeck as CEO of New Work SE After Annual General Meeting

(IN BRIEF) Petra von Strombeck has announced her decision to step down as CEO of New Work SE at the upcoming Annual General Meeting, to be succeeded by Henning Rönneberg, the current CFO & COO. Von Strombeck’s tenure saw significant … Read the full press release

Zalando’s Use of AI and Digital Twins Enhances Speed and Flexibility in Fashion Content Creation

(IN BRIEF) Zalando is enhancing its content creation with AI and digital twin technology, ensuring fast, flexible, and high-quality visuals for a seamless shopping experience. By blending digital innovation with human creativity, Zalando is setting a new standard for the … Read the full press release

University of Cambridge and NHS Digital Study Reveals Key Differences in Social Media Use Among Adolescents with Mental Health Conditions

(IN BRIEF) A new study from the University of Cambridge has revealed that adolescents with mental health conditions, particularly those with anxiety and depression, use social media differently than their peers. The research shows that these young people spend more … Read the full press release