(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
Posted in Business, Environment, European Union, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Daniele Corti, Dr. Ansgar Brockmeyer, EU, Italy, Matteo Corti, partnership, SSIF, Stadler, sustainability, trains
(IN BRIEF) Henkel Adhesive Technologies will showcase its sustainable pressure-sensitive adhesives at LabelExpo 2024 in Chicago. These adhesives, certified by the Tag and Label Manufacturers Institute (TLMI) as compatible with post-consumer recycling processes, highlight Henkel’s commitment to advancing sustainability in … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Business, Education, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged Apprenticehip, Dominik Bachmann, Empa, Musical Tesla Coil, Silvio Müller, Yanis Strüby
(IN BRIEF) Norges Bank is continuing formal discussions with the European Central Bank (ECB) to integrate Norwegian instant payments into the Eurosystem’s TARGET Instant Payment Settlement (TIPS) service. After evaluating various factors, Norges Bank concluded that participating in TIPS would … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Adyen has appointed Tom Adams as its new Chief Technology Officer (CTO), succeeding Alexander Matthey. Adams, formerly Head of Engineering at Cash App, will oversee the strategic and technological vision of Adyen’s unified platform. His appointment has been … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Industrial, Management, Netherlands, News, Technology
Tagged Adyen, Alexander Matthey, appointment, Chief Technology Officer, INNOVATION, leadership, Pieter van der Does, Tom Adams
(IN BRIEF) TOBEA and Siemens have partnered to create the SEATRAC system, an innovative solution that allows people with disabilities to independently access and enjoy the beach. The system, now installed on over 250 beaches worldwide, uses Siemens’ advanced technology … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Greece, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Society, Technology
Tagged Beach Accessibility, Gerhard Gleitsmann, Ignatios Fotiou, Inclusion, partnership, people with disabilities, SEATRAC System, Siemens, sustainability, TOBEA, wellbeing
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has committed €150 million to support the Keliber lithium project in Finland, operated by Sibanye-Stillwater. This investment is part of a €500 million package aimed at establishing the EU’s first integrated battery-grade lithium … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, European Union, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Luxembourg, Management, Metals and Minerals, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged EIB, electric vehicles, EU, Finland, Keliber Project, Lithium Supply, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telefónica’s Chairman, José María Álvarez-Pallete, met with Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva to reaffirm the company’s strong commitment to Brazil, one of its key markets. Telefónica, which leads the Brazilian telecommunications market through its Vivo brand … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone and 1&1 have entered into a long-term national roaming partnership in Germany, enabling 1&1 customers to access Vodafone’s 5G network in areas where 1&1’s own infrastructure is not yet available. This partnership ensures seamless 5G coverage for … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged 1&1, 5G network, Germany, Marcel de Groot, partnership, Ralph Dommermuth, roaming, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) Volvo Group has selected Monterrey, Mexico, as the site for its new heavy-duty truck manufacturing plant, aiming to enhance production capacity for Volvo and Mack trucks across North America, Mexico, and Latin America. The plant, which will be … Read the full press release
(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
Posted in Business, Construction, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Science, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged "Mining the Atmosphere", 'Beyond Zero', CO2-Negative Buildings, construction industry, Empa, Implenia, OOS, partnership, sustaianbaility
(IN BRIEF) BBVA has been recognized by Global Finance magazine as a leader in corporate banking, winning awards for Most Innovative Bank in Spain, Best Mobile Banking App, and Best Open Banking Strategy. The bank was praised for its innovative … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Awards, BBVA, corporate banking, finance, INNOVATION, leadership
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, a subsidiary of Cargotec, unveiled its latest sustainable load handling solutions at the Elmia Lastbil exhibition, the Nordic region’s largest transport event. Key highlights included the world premiere of the MULTILIFT eUltima, a hooklift designed for electric … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ will supply a new 400,000-ton annual capacity chemi-mechanical pulp production line to Zhanjiang China Paper Co., Ltd., a subsidiary of Guangdong Guanhao High-Tech in China. This new line will reduce the company’s reliance on market pulp, enhancing … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and America’s Cup Media have partnered to introduce WindSight IQ™, a state-of-the-art technology that will bring real-time wind visualization to the Louis Vuitton 37th America’s Cup broadcasts. This innovative tool leverages advanced LiDAR sensors and cutting-edge algorithms … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have expanded their partnership to launch the Accenture Responsible AI Platform, designed to help organizations adopt and scale AI responsibly. This platform integrates AI governance, risk assessment, compliance monitoring, and other services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI Adoption, AI platform, Amazon Web Services (AWS), Arnab Chakraborty, partnership, sustaianbaility, USA, Vasi Philomin
(IN BRIEF) Nokia has partnered with TM (Telekom Malaysia) to enhance its international optical network using advanced DWDM technology. This upgrade will support the growing demand for high-speed, low-latency connectivity driven by hyperscalers and cloud-based services. The new network will … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, DWDM technology, Hyperscaler Connectivity, John Harrington, Malaysia, Nokia, Optical Network, partnership, sustaianbaility, TM (Telekom Malaysia)
(IN BRIEF) Alstom has successfully completed dynamic testing of the European Train Control System (ETCS) on a key UK commuter train, marking a significant step towards digitalizing the East Coast Main Line. The testing was conducted on the Great Northern … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged Alstom, Commuter Train, David Maddison, Digital Rail, European Train Control System (ETCS) Testing, partnership, sustaianbaility, UK
(IN BRIEF) Sarah Billington, a Senior Fellow at Stanford University’s Woods Institute for the Environment, emphasized the importance of integrating sustainability and inclusivity within academic institutions in her contribution to the global discourse series “One Topic, One Loop.” She highlighted … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Borussia Dortmund and RWE have entered a six-year partnership to enhance sustainability at SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, Germany’s largest football stadium. The collaboration includes installing the largest photovoltaic (PV) system on a stadium roof in Germany, with over 9,500 … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sports, Technology
Tagged Borussia Dortmund, Hans-Joachim Watzke, Markus Krebber, partnership, RWE, SIGNAL IDUNA PARK, sustaianbaility
(IN BRIEF) Hiab, part of Cargotec, has launched the MULTILIFT eULTIMA, the world’s first plug-and-play hooklift designed specifically for electric trucks. This innovative product integrates seamlessly with electric truck systems, offering silent operation and enhanced energy efficiency. The MULTILIFT eULTIMA … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Lane, the U.S. subsidiary of the Webuild Group, has secured a $466 million contract to construct two twin tunnels in New Jersey as part of the Hudson River Tunnel Project. These tunnels, which will enhance New York City’s … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) ESET Research has uncovered a new Android malware called “NGate” that targets NFC (Near Field Communication) data to facilitate unauthorized ATM withdrawals. The malware deceives users into installing it through phishing attacks impersonating Czech banks. Once installed, NGate … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Slovakia, Technology
Tagged Android Malware, ATM Theft, Cybersecurity, Czech banks, ESET, Lukáš Štefanko, NFC (Near Field Communication) Data, NGate, Phishing
(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
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Austria, Business, Czech Republic, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Healthcare, Hungary, Investment, Management, News, Science, Slovakia, Technology, Telecom
Tagged Austria, Czech Republic, emergency response, Europe, Hungary, NG-SOS App, partnership, Slovakia, sustainability, vodafone
(IN BRIEF) DSV, a global logistics leader, has entered a significant agreement with Volvo Trucks to purchase 300 electric trucks, marking one of Volvo’s largest commercial orders for electric vehicles. This deal is a crucial step in DSV’s strategy to … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Denmark, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged DSV, Germany, partnership, Roger Alm, sustainability, Søren Schmidt, TRANSPORT, Volvo Electric Truck
(IN BRIEF) Intesa Sanpaolo, along with a consortium of international banks, has committed NZ$267 million (approximately €150 million) in green financing to support the construction of the Kōwhai Solar Park in Christchurch, New Zealand. This solar park, a joint venture … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Construction, Economy, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Contact Energy, energy transition, Intesa Sanpaolo, Kōwhai Solar Park, Lightsource BP, New Zealand, Nicola Doninelli, partnership, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) IKEA South Korea has implemented advanced automation systems at its Giheung store as part of a global initiative by the Ingka Group to enhance customer experience and operational efficiency. The €11 million investment in technology, including wireless-controlled robots … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, Netherlands, News, Retail, Technology
Tagged automation, E-Commerce, Giheung store, IKEA, Ingka Group, INNOVATION, investment, Marcus Baumgartner, partnership, South Korea, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) The latest Swiss Payment Monitor report reveals that mobile payments have become the most popular payment method in Switzerland, surpassing debit cards and cash for the first time. Mobile devices now account for 26.8% of all transactions, driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bulgaria, Economy, Financial, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged cash, debit cards, Financial, mobile payments, Payment Method, Switzerland, University of St. Gallen, ZHAW
(IN BRIEF) ProTecBird, a German AI technology company, in collaboration with Rheinmetall Electronics GmbH, has successfully demonstrated the effectiveness of their AVES Wind anti-collision system, designed to protect red kites and other protected bird species around wind turbines. The system … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Defence, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI-Driven System, AVES Wind anti-collision system, bird species, partnership, ProTecBird, Red Kites, Rheinmetall, sustainability, Thorsten Heinzen, Uwe Lindenau, wind turbines
(IN BRIEF) Scania has introduced its latest gearbox, the G38, specifically designed to complement its powerful 770 horsepower V8 engine. The G38 gearbox can handle up to 3,800 Nm of torque while maintaining the same weight and dimensions as its … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, Media, News, Sweden, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 770 V8 Engine, G38 Gearbox, Scania
(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer Health has introduced Lippincott Client Cases for Clinical Judgment, a new learning tool designed to enhance nursing education by bridging the gap between academic learning and real-world clinical practice. The tool offers over 300 patient scenarios … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Environment, Financial, Healthcare, Industrial, Investment, Management, Netherlands, News, Science, Technology
Tagged Amy Walker, Clinical Practice, Innovative Tool, Lippincott Client Cases for Clinical Judgment, Nursing Education, partnership, sustainability, Wolters Kluwer, Wolters Kluwer Health
(IN BRIEF) Associated British Ports (ABP) and px Group have announced the launch of a Clean Growth Hub at the Port of Barry in South Wales. The initiative aims to transform over 100 acres of the port into a hub … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABP, Clean Growth Hub, Geoff Holmes, Henrik L. Pedersen, Industrial Transformation, low-carbon, partnership, Port of Barry, px Group, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) VINCI Energies has acquired Fernao Group, a leading cybersecurity services provider in Germany and Switzerland. This strategic move will enhance VINCI Energies’ Axians brand by expanding its expertise in cybersecurity, IT services, and cloud solutions. Fernao Group, with … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, France, Germany, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged acquisition, Cybersecurity, Fernao Group, Germany, partnership, sustainability, Switzerland, VINCI, VINCI Energies
(IN BRIEF) Switzerland launched instant payments on 20 August 2024, with around 60 financial institutions now able to process these transactions, covering over 95% of Swiss retail payments. Instant payments allow for immediate account-to-account transfers, 24/7, offering significant benefits such … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, International Trade, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, Marketing, News, Retail, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged financial institutions, Instant Payments, partnership, SIX, sustainability, Switzerland
(IN BRIEF) Experian’s 2024 U.S. Identity and Fraud Report highlights the growing concerns around generative AI, deepfakes, and cybercrime as major threats to businesses. Despite recognizing these risks, companies are underinvesting in advanced fraud prevention tools, leaving them vulnerable to … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Thales and L&T Technology Services (LTTS) have expanded their long-standing partnership to enhance software monetization across various industries, including hi-tech, sustainability, and mobility. The collaboration will utilize Thales’s Sentinel software licensing platform, enabling LTTS’s customers to implement flexible … Read the full press release
(IN BRIEF) Stora Enso has partnered with Swedish startup Enkei to develop an innovative and sustainable packaging solution for Enkei’s designer table lamp, Reminder (001). The packaging, made from Stora Enso’s biodegradable and recyclable materials, Papira® foam and corrugated board, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Environment, Financial, Finland, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Designer Lamps, Enkei, INNOVATION, Julia Broszat, Lovisa Sunnerholm, packaging solution, Papira®, partnership, Paula Martirez, Stora Enso, sustainability, Sweden
(IN BRIEF) EQT, a global investment firm, has announced a strategic partnership with Compass, a leading K-12 education software company. The partnership aims to accelerate Compass’s growth, enhance its platform, and support its international expansion. With over 3,000 schools already … Read the full press release
Posted in Education, Financial, Investment, Sweden, Technology
Tagged Advent Partners, analytics, assessment tools, Australia, BPEA EQT Mid-Market Growth Partnership, cloud-based management platform, Compass, EQT, GROWTH, INNOVATION, investment, Ireland, John de la Motte, K-12 education software, learning, Nicholas Macksey, SaaS, SCHOOLS, Student Information System, technology sector, UK
(IN BRIEF) T-Systems has appointed Elke Anderl as the new Chief Commercial Officer, effective September 1, 2024. She succeeds Urs M. Krämer, who is stepping down. Elke Anderl, a seasoned expert in IT, sales, and service, will oversee global sales … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Management, Technology, Telecom
Tagged appointment, artificial intelligence, Board of Management, Chief Commercial Officer, Cloud services, consulting, DACH region, Deutsche Telekom, digital solutions, Elke Anderl, Europe, Ferri Abolhassan, global sales, ICT service provider, IT, leadership, Market leader, marketing, sales, SECURITY, service, T-Systems
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