Category Archives: Sweden

Press Releases & News from Sweden distributed via EuropaWire

Hexagon’s Operator Alertness System Debuts Underground, Championed by MMG for Enhanced Miner Safety

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon has partnered with MMG, a global base metals producer, to launch the HxGN MineProtect Operator Alertness System (OAS) in an underground mining context. This marks the first use of such technology in underground mines. Deployed in MMG’s … Read the full press release

Hexagon Unveils 2023 Capital Markets Day and Anticipated China Site Visit

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon, a global leader in digital reality solutions, has unveiled details of its upcoming 2023 Capital Markets Day, following its Q2 2023 results announcement. Set to take place on December 7th, 2023, at King’s Place in London, the … Read the full press release

AFRY Experience Studios Expands into Italy with New Bologna Office, Focused on Automotive and Sustainable Design

(IN BRIEF) AFRY Experience Studios is opening its fourth office in Bologna, Italy, aiming to enhance its global automotive solutions and deliver sustainable design services. Bologna’s design-rich environment and automotive industry presence make it an ideal location for AFRY’s expansion. … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Vodafone’s 5G Trial Enhances Mobile Gaming Experience Through Network Slicing

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Vodafone have conducted a successful live network trial at Coventry University to showcase the positive impact of optimized 5G Standalone network slicing on enhancing the mobile gaming experience. Using network slicing, trial participants experienced improved gaming … Read the full press release

Ericsson and RMIT Launch AI Lab in Hanoi, Accelerating Industry 4.0 and Digital Transformation in Vietnam

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and RMIT University have partnered to establish the RMIT & Ericsson AI Lab at RMIT’s campus in Hanoi, Vietnam. This collaboration builds on their existing 5G education partnership, aiming to educate Vietnamese students about 5G and emerging … Read the full press release

Telstra and Ericsson Lead the Way: Australia’s First Voice over New Radio Call Marks Evolution of 5G with RedCap Software

(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Ericsson have achieved Australia’s first implementation and validation of the next evolution of 5G technology, utilizing Ericsson’s pre-commercial Reduced Capability (RedCap) software on Telstra’s 5G commercial network. They conducted a Voice over New Radio (VoNR) call … Read the full press release

Ericsson’s Innovative Carrier Aggregation Achieves 5.7Gbps Data Throughput Using FDD and TDD Spectrum Combination

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has achieved a successful data call using a combination of three Frequency Division Duplex (FDD) bands and three Time Division Duplex (TDD) bands in the sub-6GHz range. This carrier aggregation testing was conducted in an Ericsson lab … Read the full press release

Saab Commences Composite Mast Production for Finnish Navy’s New Ships

(IN BRIEF) Saab, a global defense and security company, conducted a composite cutting ceremony in Karlskrona for the first of four masts to be used in the Finnish Navy’s new ships. The masts, constructed from the same composite material as … Read the full press release

Jacob Lund Appointed as Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability at Investor

(IN BRIEF) AstraZeneca’s Head of Global Media Relations, Jacob Lund, has been chosen as the new Head of Corporate Communication & Sustainability and a member of the Executive Leadership Team at Investor. With a decade of experience at AstraZeneca, holding … Read the full press release

Volvo Group Australia Bolsters Executive Team to Foster Government and Industry Partnerships

(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group Australia has made significant appointments to its Executive Leadership Team to strengthen relationships with government and industry stakeholders. Lauren Pulitano, a seasoned professional with 15 years at Volvo Group, becomes the Vice President of Public Affairs, … Read the full press release

Tibnor, Subsidiary of SSAB, Plans Cost-saving Measures Including Staff Reduction to Improve Profitability

(IN BRIEF) Tibnor, a subsidiary of SSAB, has announced plans to adjust its operations in response to lower demand and profitability. The measures, intended to achieve annual cost savings of around SEK 150 million, will encompass all Tibnor business areas … Read the full press release

Ericsson Recognized as Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion in The Disability Equality Index®

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, a global telecommunications company, has been named a “Best Place to Work for Disability Inclusion” in The Disability Equality Index® (DEI), a benchmarking tool measuring disability workplace inclusion. The DEI is a collaboration between the American Association … Read the full press release

TPG Telecom Collaborates with Ericsson to Boost Network Performance Using AI-Powered Analytics Solution

(IN BRIEF) TPG Telecom and Ericsson have entered into a multi-year agreement to introduce an innovative cloud-native and AI-powered analytics solution for enhancing mobile network performance. This solution is designed to offer TPG Telecom’s teams an in-depth understanding of individual … Read the full press release

Ericsson Introduces Eco-Friendly Packaging to Cut Plastic Use in Supply Chain

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson, in partnership with Deutsche Telekom and Swisscom, has developed a sustainable packaging solution for shipping its Remote Radio products. The packaging materials, designed to reduce the environmental impact and plastic content, are fully recyclable and made from … Read the full press release

Enea Completes Share Buybacks to Enhance Capital Structure and Shareholder Value

(IN BRIEF) Enea AB (publ) conducted share buybacks between August 7-11, 2023, repurchasing a total of 25,289 own shares under the authorization from the Annual General Meeting 2023. The purpose of the repurchase program is to adjust the company’s capital … Read the full press release

EQT AB repurchased 393,000 Own Ordinary Shares Between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its Share Repurchase Program

(IN BRIEF) EQT AB, a purpose-driven global investment organization, has repurchased 393,926 of its own ordinary shares (ISIN: SE0012853455) between 7 and 11 August 2023 as part of its initiated repurchase program, running between 17 July 2023 and 25 August … Read the full press release

Hexagon Appoints Mattias Tidebrink to Lead Asia Pacific Region for Safety and Geospatial Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Safety, Infrastructure & Geospatial division has appointed Mattias Tidebrink as the head of its Asia Pacific (APAC) region. In this role, Tidebrink will lead the strategic direction for the region, focusing on growth and profitability. Hexagon has … Read the full press release

Latvenergo Selects BLIX, AFRY’s Subsidiary, to Drive Large-Scale Onshore Wind Projects in Baltic States

(IN BRIEF) Latvenergo AS, the largest energy utility in the Baltic States, has awarded BLIX, part of AFRY, as the Owner’s Engineer for multiple large-scale onshore wind projects in the Baltics over a five-year period. The projects align with Latvenergo’s … Read the full press release

UScellular and Ericsson Forge Partnership to Deliver Private 5G Network Solutions Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) UScellular and Ericsson have partnered to offer private wireless network solutions for various industry sectors, starting with a focus on Industry 4.0 manufacturing, logistics, distribution, and warehousing. The collaboration combines Ericsson’s Private 5G network portfolio with UScellular’s connectivity … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MediaTek Collaborate on RedCap for Enhanced 5G Standalone Performance

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MediaTek have collaborated to exhibit the capabilities of the Reduced Capability (RedCap) solution in the realm of 5G Standalone technology. This partnership involved successful interoperability testing (IoDT) in Sweden, where the RedCap data was tested alongside … Read the full press release