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Vodafone Introduces Vodafone TV PLAY: A Smart Entertainment Hub with Voice Control and Immersive Audio

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Vodafone TV PLAY in Ireland, offering customers a comprehensive entertainment solution. This smart entertainment hub features hands-free voice control powered by Google Assistant, enabling users to effortlessly search for content, change channels, record shows, and … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Revolutionizes In-Car Assistance with Cerence Chat Pro and ChatGPT Integration at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €100 Million to Taaleri SolarWind III Fund for Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to €100 million in Taaleri SolarWind III, a fund managed by Finland-based Taaleri Energia. This investment aims to support the development of 800 MW of new renewable … Read the full press release

Denmark and Maersk Join Forces with India in Green Fuels Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk and other organizations, aiming to boost sustainable energy solutions and advance their global goal of carbon neutrality. GFAI will foster innovation, … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Trade and Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Reduced Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease After Stem Cell Transplantation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR) have discovered that certain microbes in the gut can significantly reduce the occurrence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) following stem cell transplantation. By analyzing … Read the full press release

Thales Germany Welcomes Christoph Ruffner as CEO & Country Director

(IN BRIEF) Thales, a global leader in the Defense & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Digital Identity & Security sectors, has named Christoph Ruffner as the new CEO & Country Director for Thales Germany, effective January 1st, 2024. Christoph Ruffner … Read the full press release

TU Delft: Faculty of Mechanical Engineering Rebrands to Reflect Evolving Research Landscape

(IN BRIEF) Effective January 1, the Faculty of Mechanical, Maritime and Materials Science (3mE) has adopted a new name, Mechanical Engineering (ME), in response to the evolving nature of its research programs and to strengthen its external identity. The decision … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Leads in Verdantix’s 2023 Green Quadrant for Energy Management Software

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric, a pioneer in energy management and automation, has achieved the top position in Verdantix’s recent “Green Quadrant: Energy Management Software 2023” report, showcasing the company’s excellence in comprehensive energy management solutions and a progressive approach to … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Global Life Sciences M&A Surges to $191 Billion in 2023, Driven by Big Pharma’s Big Deals

(IN BRIEF) The global life sciences industry has witnessed a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with investments totaling $191 billion by December 10, 2023, compared to $142 billion in 2022. Although the number of completed deals decreased, the … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse Akademie Offers 15% New Year’s Discount to Boost Financial Knowledge

(IN BRIEF) The Wiener Börse Akademie, in collaboration with the WIFI Management Forum and Wiener Börse AG, presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their financial resolutions by enhancing their financial knowledge. With a wide range of courses covering 30 … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Outokumpu Completes Share Buyback Program with Over 268,000 Shares Repurchased

(IN BRIEF) Outokumpu has successfully completed its share buyback program, acquiring a total of 268,245 of its own shares across various trading venues at an average price of EUR 4.11 per share, amounting to a total cost of EUR 1,102,228.22. … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Groundbreaking Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, Revolutionizing Luxury Car Interiors

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has unveiled its revolutionary Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge microLED technology and premium crystal housing in a world-first design. This innovative 10-inch automotive display, developed in collaboration with … Read the full press release

LEGO Expands Braille Learning with New Languages and Playful Braille Bricks Set

(IN BRIEF) To celebrate World Braille Day, the LEGO Group is introducing three new languages to its LEGO Braille Bricks product, aimed at children aged 6 and above. Previously distributed to organizations focused on educating visually impaired children, the LEGO … Read the full press release

UniCredit Bank Austria Issues €750 Million Green Covered Bond, Reinforcing Commitment to Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit Bank Austria has issued a Green Covered Bond worth €750 million with a maturity of nearly 5 years, following its sustainability strategy. This marks the third green bond issuance by the bank, with the bookbuilding process oversubscribed … Read the full press release

Merck KGaA Partners with Inspirna to Advance Novel Therapy for RAS-mutated Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has entered into a licensing agreement with Inspirna, Inc. for ompenaclid (RGX-202), a first-in-class oral inhibitor of the creatine transport channel SLC6A8, and SLC6A8-targeting follow-on compounds, currently under Phase II evaluation for the second-line … Read the full press release

Novo Nordisk Initiates Groundbreaking Collaborations for Innovative Obesity and MASH Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Novo Nordisk has announced separate research collaborations with Omega Therapeutics and Cellarity Inc. to explore innovative treatment approaches for obesity and MASH (Metabolic Associated Fatty Liver Disease). The collaboration with Omega aims to develop an epigenomic controller to … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Initiates Vineyard Wind I: The First Large-Scale Offshore Wind Farm in the US

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has commenced the commissioning of the Vineyard Wind I offshore wind farm, marking the first major offshore wind project of its kind in the United States. With a capacity of 806 MW, the facility has begun supplying … Read the full press release