(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) Pearson’s Connections Academy has partnered with Southern New Hampshire University (SNHU) to offer new educational opportunities for its graduates, employees, and their families. Through this collaboration, students can benefit from a 15% tuition discount for SNHU online degree … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has partnered with UTA Edenred to launch MAN SimplePay, a digital platform designed to simplify fleet cost management and enhance operational transparency. Launching in late 2024, the platform will enable fleet managers to monitor … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged and truck washing, digital platform, Fleet Cost Management, Kerstin Rummel, MAN SimplePay, MAN Truck & Bus, parking, partnership, Pierre Jalady, refueling, sustainability, UTA Edenred
(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has partnered with INFORM to integrate the advanced RiskShield platform into its Mobile Financial Services Platform to enhance security in financial services and combat fraud. The collaboration will provide Ericsson’s global customers, including communication service providers (CSPs), … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The EIB has granted €220 million to Nexi Group to support innovation in Europe’s digital payments sector. The funding will help drive the development of modernized payment solutions, job creation, and sustainability initiatives, reflecting Nexi’s commitment to ESG … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Bernardo Mingrone, digital payment, EIB, Europe, Gelsomina Vigliotti, INNOVATION, Nexi Group, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Perovskia Solar, an Empa spin-off, has secured over two million Swiss francs in seed funding and signed contracts with more than ten major IoT companies. Specializing in custom-printed perovskite solar cells, the company aims to provide sustainable energy … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Anand Verma, Beda Rohner, Empa, IoT Sector, Nils Hagander, Perovskia Solar, solar technology
(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has become the first Turkish bank to offer fully digital vehicle loans for individual customers, expanding a service previously available only to companies and self-employed clients. The entire loan application process, covering nearly 40 automobile brands, … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology, Türkiye
Tagged BBVA, Ceren Acer Kezik, Digital Vehicle Loans, Garanti BBVA, Türkiye
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €350 million loan to Deutsche Glasfaser to expand fibre-optic broadband access to around 460,000 rural homes and businesses in Germany. This initiative, supported by the EU’s InvestEU programme, addresses the … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Andreas Pfisterer, Deutsche Glasfaser, EIB, Germany, high-speed Internet, Nicola Beer, Paolo Gentiloni, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has been selected as the exclusive payments platform for Cinemark, a major U.S. movie theater chain with over 300 locations. This partnership will streamline payments across various channels, including Cinemark’s website, mobile app, box offices, kiosks, and … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Cinemark, Davi Strazza, Melissa Thomas, partnership, Payment, U.S. Theaters
(IN BRIEF) PRK Peter Rieger Konzertagentur and DreamHaus, both subsidiaries of CTS EVENTIM, have merged to form PRK DreamHaus. The newly created company will be jointly led by Klaus-Peter (Matze) Matziol and Matt Schwarz, with Tobi Habla joining as an … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Media, News
Tagged CTS EVENTIM, DreamHaus, Klaus-Peter (Matze) Matziol, live entertainment, Matt Schwarz, merge, partnership, PRK DreamHaus, PRK Peter Rieger Konzertagentur, Tobi Habla
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has appointed David Heckel as Vice President of Group Tax, effective October 1, 2024. Heckel, currently head of Corporate Tax at Otto, will succeed Peter Carstens, who will retire in mid-2025 after 25 years of … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) The Otto Group has integrated Boston Dynamics’ Stretch robot into its logistics operations, becoming the first in Europe to do so. The robot is designed to autonomously unload containers, increasing efficiency and addressing labor shortages. This move is … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Environment, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Retail, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged AI, Boston Dynamics, Europe, Kay Schiebur, logistics, Marc Theerman, Otto Group, Stretch Robot, sustainabilty
(IN BRIEF) The European Court of Justice (ECJ) upheld the European Commission’s decision that Google abused its dominant market position by favoring its own shopping service, misleading consumers, and harming competition. idealo, a price comparison platform, welcomed the ruling as … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) A recent report reveals a significant increase in online fraud involving fake websites, leading to an estimated £6.6 million in losses for UK shoppers. Scammers create counterfeit sites that mimic popular brands, luring consumers with fake discounts. Many … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Fake Website, Gavin Evans, Lloyds Bank, online fraud, scams, UK Shoppers
(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Evercast have teamed up to integrate NexGuard forensic watermarking into Evercast’s real-time video collaboration platform. This partnership marks the first use of forensic watermarking in online video collaboration, adding a studio-approved layer of security for remote … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Evercast, forensic watermarking, Ken Gerstein, Kudelski Group, NAGRAVISION, partnership, Tommy Snyder, USA, video
(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release
Posted in Austria, Banks, Business, Entertainment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Media, Netherlands, News, Poland, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Austria, CTS EVENTIM, Europe, Germany, partnership, Pay by Bank Service, Payment, Poland, Sören Kuthning, the Netherlands, Tink, UK
(IN BRIEF) IKEA has partnered with Adyen to streamline its global payment processes and improve customer experiences across both online and in-store channels. Through Adyen’s financial technology platform, IKEA will gain deeper insights into customer behaviors, enhancing its cross-channel loyalty … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Retail, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Global Payment, IKEA, Loyalty Systems, Netherland, partnership, sustainability, Tobias Lindh
(IN BRIEF) flatexDEGIRO AG has appointed Oliver Behrens, a seasoned financial industry leader, as its new CEO, effective October 1, 2024. Behrens, who previously served as CEO of Morgan Stanley Europe SE, brings extensive experience in brokerage and international finance. … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged appointment, CEO, Dr. Benon Janos, flatexDEGIRO, leadership, Martin Korbmacher, Oliver Behrens, Stephan Simmang
(IN BRIEF) Kudelski IoT’s KSE5 Security IP has received high assurance certification after rigorous testing by Applus+ Laboratories, confirming its robustness for use in critical industries like automotive, medical, and defense. The security solution meets stringent criteria for Common Criteria … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Frédéric Thomas, Kudelski Group, Kudelski IoT, Security IP, semiconductor manufacturers
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