Category Archives: Switzerland

Press Releases & News from Switzerland distributed via EuropaWire

Innovative AI Customer Care Solution Now Available on AWS Marketplace

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has introduced the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent on AWS Marketplace, an AI-powered customer care solution for telecom operators. This technology utilizes generative AI and digital twin models to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in call centers by … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION and Evercast Join Forces to Introduce Forensic Watermarking in Video Collaboration

(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

ZEISS SMT Expands Semiconductor Manufacturing Capabilities with Swiss Acquisition

(IN BRIEF) ZEISS Semiconductor Manufacturing Technology (SMT) is acquiring the Lithography division of Beyond Gravity, based in Zurich, Switzerland, and Coswig, Germany. This acquisition aims to boost ZEISS SMT’s production and research capabilities to meet rising global demand for semiconductor … Read the full press release

Basilea Pharmaceutica Reaches Milestone with Strong European Sales of Cresemba®

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica Ltd announced that its antifungal drug, Cresemba® (isavuconazole), achieved significant sales in Europe, triggering a USD 25 million milestone payment from partner Pfizer. This achievement highlights Cresemba’s strong performance in treating severe fungal infections. The milestone … Read the full press release

ServiceNow and CANCOM Partner to Accelerate AI-Driven Digital Transformation for DACH Mittelstand

(IN BRIEF) ServiceNow and CANCOM have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven digital solutions for mid-sized businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). The collaboration aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization for the Mittelstand by integrating … Read the full press release

Barry Callebaut Appoints Natasha Chen as North America President Amid Leadership Transition

(IN BRIEF) Barry Callebaut Group has appointed Natasha Chen as the new President of its North America division, effective September 16, 2024. She will oversee operations in the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, reporting directly to CEO Peter Feld. Chen, who … Read the full press release

Martine Ferland Nominated for Election to Adecco Group’s Board of Directors

(IN BRIEF) AD HOC ANNOUNCEMENT pursuant to Art. 53 Listing Rules of SIX Swiss Exchange Group) The Adecco Group has announced that it will propose Martine Ferland, former CEO and President of Mercer, for election to its Board of Directors … Read the full press release

ABB Expands Environmental Monitoring Capabilities with Acquisition of Födisch Group

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced the acquisition of Födisch Group, a leading German company specializing in advanced measurement and analytical solutions for the energy and industrial sectors. This acquisition will strengthen ABB’s position in continuous emission monitoring systems (CEMS), allowing … Read the full press release

Kudelski IoT’s Security IP Gains High Assurance Rating, Enhancing Confidence for Semiconductor Manufacturers

(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

New SIX and Diebold Nixdorf Partnership Aims to Secure Switzerland’s Cash Supply Through Innovative ATM Pooling

(IN BRIEF) In Switzerland, as the number of bank branches, post offices, and ATMs has significantly decreased in recent years. The collaboration aims to develop new, efficient, and sustainable approaches to ensure long-term access to cash for Swiss citizens. A … Read the full press release

Roche’s PiaSky Approved in EU as First Monthly Self-Administered Treatment for PNH

(IN BRIEF) Roche has received approval from the European Commission for PiaSky® (crovalimab), a novel treatment for paroxysmal nocturnal haemoglobinuria (PNH), making it the first monthly subcutaneous (SC) treatment available in the European Union. PiaSky, which can be self-administered by … Read the full press release

SGS Selected as Official Reviewer for SIX Swiss Exchange’s New Climate Equity Flag, Boosting Corporate Transparency in Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) SGS has been approved by SIX Swiss Exchange as one of only two sustainability experts to act as official reviewers for the new ‘1.5°C Climate Equity’ flag. This flag allows Swiss-listed companies to demonstrate their commitment to limiting … Read the full press release

The Mobility House Restructures to Enhance Flexibility and Drive Zero-Emission Innovation

(IN BRIEF) The Mobility House has restructured into four specialized business units—The Mobility House Energy, Solutions, Charging, and North America—to better serve the evolving energy and mobility markets. This reorganization aims to enhance flexibility and support the company’s goal of … Read the full press release

Empa Names Matthias Sulzer as New Head of Engineering Sciences Department

(IN BRIEF) Empa has appointed Matthias Sulzer as the new Head of the Engineering Sciences Department, effective January 1, 2025. Sulzer, an expert in energy and building technology, will succeed Peter Richner, who will retire in March 2025. Sulzer will … Read the full press release

Chubb Enhances Resilience Services with New Leadership Appointment

(IN BRIEF) Chubb has appointed Amelie Fava-Verde as Senior Vice President of North America Chubb Resilience Services, a new role focused on enhancing the company’s risk engineering and resilience capabilities. With over 20 years of experience in environmental risk and … Read the full press release

ETH Zurich and Hong Kong Researchers Achieve World’s First Remote-Controlled Magnetic Endoscopy

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from ETH Zurich and The Chinese University of Hong Kong have successfully performed the first remote-controlled magnetic endoscopy on a live pig, with the procedure being operated from Zurich while the animal was in Hong Kong. This … Read the full press release

SSIF Expands Fleet with Additional Stadler Narrow-Gauge Trains, Supported by EU Funding

(IN BRIEF) The Italian railway operator SSIF has ordered additional narrow-gauge trains from Stadler, bringing the total to four as part of a framework agreement supported by €35.7 million in European funding. These new trains will operate on the Domodossola-Locarno … Read the full press release

Apprentices at Empa Create Award-Winning Musical Tesla Coil

(IN BRIEF) Two apprentice physics laboratory technicians at Empa, Silvio Müller and Yanis Strüby, created a Tesla coil that not only generates lightning but also plays music. Their innovative project won both the jury and participant awards at the «Züri-Oberland» … Read the full press release

Empa’s ‘Beyond Zero’ Initiative Paves the Way for CO2-Negative Buildings in the Construction Industry

(IN BRIEF) Empa has launched the “Mining the Atmosphere” initiative, aiming to transform buildings from CO2 emitters into carbon sinks. Through the NEST unit “Beyond Zero,” the project develops and tests innovative materials, such as carbon-based aggregates in concrete, that … Read the full press release

Siemens Unveils SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor to Boost Power Grid Transparency and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has launched the SICAM Enhanced Grid Sensor (EGS), a new solution designed to provide full transparency and control over power distribution networks. Part of the Siemens Xcelerator portfolio, this advanced sensor enhances grid monitoring, optimizes maintenance, and … Read the full press release