Category Archives: Security & Safety

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SGS Approved as Validation and Verification Body Under Cercarbono Program to Strengthen Transparency in Carbon Markets

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been officially approved as a Validation and Verification Body (VVB) under the Cercarbono Voluntary Certification Program, allowing it to validate and verify climate change mitigation projects that meet strict global standards. This approval enables SGS to … Read the full press release

SGS Strengthens Role in Blue Dot Network to Promote Sustainable, Inclusive, and Investment-Ready Infrastructure Worldwide

(IN BRIEF) SGS is advancing its collaboration with the Blue Dot Network (BDN), a global initiative backed by governments and over 200 partners worldwide, to promote quality infrastructure that meets internationally recognized sustainability standards. As an accredited certifier, SGS evaluates … Read the full press release

CertX Strengthens Europe’s AI Leadership Through Key Role in EU-Funded RobustifAI Project on Safe and Trustworthy GenAI

(IN BRIEF) CertX, part of SGS, has been appointed as the main assessment provider for the EU-funded €7.3 million RobustifAI project, which aims to create a framework for designing and deploying reliable, trustworthy Generative AI systems. The three-year initiative brings … Read the full press release

HMS Agamemnon Completes First Trim Dive at BAE Systems’ Barrow Shipyard, Marking Major Milestone for UK’s Newest Nuclear Submarine

(IN BRIEF) BAE Systems has announced the successful completion of the first trim dive of HMS Agamemnon, the UK’s newest Astute-class nuclear submarine, at its Barrow shipyard in Cumbria. The three-day exercise verified the submarine’s stability, safety, and system performance, … Read the full press release

HENSOLDT and AVILUS Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance UAV Technologies and Sovereign ISR Capabilities in Germany

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT and AVILUS have entered into a strategic partnership to co-develop advanced UAV systems that combine HENSOLDT’s world-class sensor technology with AVILUS’s mission-ready aerial platforms. The collaboration aims to enhance Germany’s sovereign ISR capabilities through scalable, high-performance UAV … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Thales Achieves Europe’s First High-Level Security Certification for Quantum-Resistant Smartcard, Pioneering Post-Quantum Cybersecurity for Digital Identity

(IN BRIEF) Thales has achieved a European first with the high-level (EAL6+) Common Criteria certification of its quantum-resistant smartcard, the MultiApp 5.2 Premium PQC. Certified by France’s ANSSI, the smartcard integrates post-quantum cryptographic mechanisms standardized by NIST to secure sensitive … Read the full press release

Atos Group’s Eviden Integrates Cosmian’s KMS to Enhance Encryption, Confidential Computing, and Post-Quantum Security

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio by integrating Cosmian’s Key Management System (KMS), reinforcing France’s and Europe’s expertise in sovereign cryptography. This integration enhances Eviden’s encryption and data security capabilities with technologies such … Read the full press release

Garanti BBVA moves sustainability financing online after surpassing TRY 400 billion target, sets new goal of TRY 3.5 trillion

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has digitalized its sustainability loans, moving the product from branch-only access to online and mobile platforms. Customers in Türkiye can now apply digitally for financing that supports green initiatives such as decarbonization, energy efficiency, sustainable agriculture, … Read the full press release

How KRONE and KUKA are modernizing German production with smart factories and mobile robotics

(IN BRIEF) KRONE, in collaboration with KUKA, is reshaping its manufacturing approach by combining established production sites with advanced smart factory concepts. At its Werlte facility, stationary and mobile robots like the KMP 1500P and KMP 3000P are modernizing truck … Read the full press release

Sensor specialist HENSOLDT commits €1 billion investment as part of ‘Made for Germany’ business alliance

(IN BRIEF) HENSOLDT has joined the “Made for Germany” initiative, a coalition of more than 100 companies working to strengthen Germany’s competitiveness through investment and dialogue with policymakers. The sensor specialist has already invested in supply chain security, product digitalization, … Read the full press release

Rheinmetall Expands Ammunition Output with Major Eastern European Contract Backed by U.S. Government

(IN BRIEF) Rheinmetall has been contracted to supply 155 mm and 105 mm artillery ammunition worth around €444 million to an Eastern European customer, working as a subcontractor to Global Military Products on behalf of the U.S. government. Rheinmetall Expal … Read the full press release

Independent Oversight by SGS to Guide the Building of Valencia CF’s Landmark Nou Mestalla Stadium

(IN BRIEF) Valencia CF has appointed SGS as the independent partner in charge of supervising quality, safety, and compliance for the Nou Mestalla stadium construction. SGS will oversee the entire process, from monitoring building standards to enforcing health and safety … Read the full press release

T-Systems turns 25 with major milestones in cloud, sovereignty, and AI as it builds Germany’s AI gigafactory

(IN BRIEF) T-Systems, the IT subsidiary of Deutsche Telekom, celebrates its 25th anniversary on October 1, 2025, marking a quarter century of technological leadership in Europe. Established in 2000 through the merger with debis Systemhaus, the company pioneered the convergence … Read the full press release

SEB’s Sustainable Finance Outlook examines industrial decarbonisation challenges and U.S. policy impact on clean energy transition

(IN BRIEF) SEB has published its latest Sustainable Finance Outlook, exploring innovative approaches to financing industrial decarbonisation and analysing the impact of shifting global policies. The report highlights the challenges companies face in hard-to-abate sectors, where technology costs vary and … Read the full press release

SGS secures top AAA rating from MSCI and maintains FTSE4Good inclusion, reinforcing global ESG leadership

(IN BRIEF) SGS has reaffirmed its position as a leader in sustainability and ESG performance by achieving the highest AAA rating in MSCI ESG Ratings for the sixth consecutive year and securing a place in the FTSE4Good Index Series for … Read the full press release

Atos to lead €326 million European Commission cybersecurity contract with Leonardo as partner

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been awarded a €326 million cybersecurity contract by the European Commission under the CLOUD II DPS II MC17 framework, securing its role as lead provider for technical cybersecurity services to EU institutions. The four-year contract focuses … Read the full press release

Enea extends Gold-level partnership with OISF to strengthen Suricata and advance global open-source cybersecurity

(IN BRIEF) Enea has extended its Gold-level partnership with the Open Information Security Foundation (OISF), strengthening its role in supporting Suricata, the open-source engine widely used for network threat detection. The partnership combines financial backing with technical expertise to ensure … Read the full press release

SMART innovation by Garanti BBVA transforms digital payments with personalized card selection

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched SMART, a new feature that automatically selects the most advantageous card for each transaction, making it the first of its kind in Turkey. Initially available with Miles&Smiles Garanti BBVA and American Express cards, SMART … Read the full press release

Long-term partnership between AFRY and BAE Systems Hägglunds set to deliver co-developed technologies for future security needs

(IN BRIEF) AFRY and BAE Systems Hägglunds have entered a six-year strategic partnership to co-develop innovative technologies and business opportunities in the defence industry. Expanding on an earlier five-year engineering services framework, the agreement underscores both companies’ commitment to long-term … Read the full press release