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Telefónica and China Unicom will have access to each other networks and deploy their IoT services

The partnership allows their enterprise customers to enjoy the best IoT solutions and accelerate their deployment globally. MADRID, 08-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica and China Unicom have signed an agreement in the field of Internet of Things (IoT). Under the partnership the two companies will have … Read the full press release

Telefónica Business Solutions to include Microsoft Azure services in its cloud services portfolio

Telefónica’s corporate customers will have access to the best combination of cloud and data connectivity services MADRID, 08-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Telefónica Business Solutions, a leading provider of a wide range of integrated communications solutions and digital services for the B2B … Read the full press release

Bentley unveils the world’s first luxury hybrid model: The Bentayga Hybrid

World’s first luxury hybrid Serene driving experience utilises future-focussed technology Bentley’s first step towards electrification Advanced electric motor combines with new V6 petrol engine Battery recharged in 2.5 hrs CREWE, 08-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley is today announcing full details of … Read the full press release

Philippe Starck to design a unique and intelligent recharging unit concept for Bentayga Hybrid customers

Renowned creative thinker designs Power Dock for Bentayga Hybrid Sustainable materials and elegant design creates functional piece of art Starck’s environmental ethos influences progressive collaboration Bentayga Hybrid is Bentley’s first step towards an electric future CREWE, 08-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Bentley … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom presents in Bonn the new mobile phone tariff with unlimited data volume for the German market

Deutsche Telekom expands mobile tariff portfolio with two new tariffs Genuine unlimited flat rate with infinite high-speed data volume in the new MagentaMobil XL tariff for 79.95 euros per month New MagentaMobil XS entry tariff supplements range at 19.95 euros/month BONN, 07-Mar-2018 … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom launches Germany’s first mobile phone tariff for business customers with unlimited data volume

Deutsche Telekom expands its mobile portfolio with a new tariff Genuine unlimited flat rate in the new Business Mobil XL Plus tariff for EUR 87.95 per month Provides and even better customer experience thanks to unlimited data volume and complete cost control … Read the full press release

Siemens filed patent applications in Europe for 2,220 inventions in fiscal 2017; more than any other German company

Second place in the European Patent Office’s application rankings for 2017 About 19 percent more applications filed in Europe than in the prior year 7,450 inventions worldwide in fiscal 2017 – 34 inventions per day MUNICH, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release

ENGIE and the CEA (French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission) extend cooperation in the nuclear energy field

Isabelle Kocher, CEO of the ENGIE group, and Daniel Verwaerde, Administrator General of the CEA (the French Alternative Energies and Atomic Energy Commission), have signed up to continue their Research and Development agreement in the nuclear energy field. La Défense, … Read the full press release

ENGIE and SUEZ to develop photovoltaic solar parks in all Recycling & Recovery waste storage facilities in mainland France

ENGIE and SUEZ commit to boosting the energy transition of French regions through a partnership to develop photovoltaic solar parks in all Recycling & Recovery waste storage facilities in mainland France. In total, about 100 sites are concerned, with an … Read the full press release

Rare mineral discovered on alpine plants at Cambridge University Botanic Garden

A rare mineral with potential industrial and medical applications has been discovered on alpine plants at Cambridge University Botanic Garden. CAMBRIDGE, 07-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Scientists at Sainsbury Laboratory Cambridge University have found that the mineral vaterite, a form (polymorph) … Read the full press release

Geneva Motor Show: Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept car: autonomous driving, control via augmented reality, artificial intelligence

Groundbreaking: the I.D. VIZZION concept car is a saloon for the era of electric and autonomous mobility Revolutionary: the fully-autonomous I.D. VIZZION can be controlled effortlessly via augmented reality, gestures and voice commands The I.D. VIZZION is coming: the car … Read the full press release

Volkswagen I.D. VIZZION concept study showcased in Geneva

Study is a realistic vision for a Volkswagen of the future Range of up to 650 kilometers allows long trips Production model to follow by 2022 at the latest Brand CEO Diess: “The I.D. VIZZION shows that we will not … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Group to invest EUR 34 billion in e-mobility, autonomous driving and digital networking of all road users by 2022

200 “Future Heads” from all over the Group are picturing urban mobility in the year 2030+ Cooperation with Kuka: “CarLa” is first mobile charging robot for electric automobiles Partnerships with cities are important incubator for individual mobility solutions MOIA shuttle … Read the full press release

EBRD loans EUR 25 million to banking and insurance software developer Vermeg to fund their acquisition of Lombard Risk

€25 million loan for acquisition of London-based Lombard Risk LONDON, 06-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — The EBRD is supporting the expansion of banking and insurance software developer Vermeg with a €25 million loan to fund their acquisition of Lombard Risk, a … Read the full press release

Vattenfall plans to invest EUR 100 million in developing new solar power plants during 2018-2019

Vattenfall plans to invest SEK 1 billion (EUR 100 million) in large-scale solar energy generation over the next two years. In addition, Vattenfall also provides small-scale solar solutions for customers. The investments support Vattenfall’s objective to become fossil-free within a … Read the full press release

Ubisoft to acquire video game development studio Blue Mammoth Games

PARIS, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today, Ubisoft announced the acquisition of the video game development studio Blue Mammoth Games. With the acquisition, Ubisoft adds Brawlhalla, currently the most played fighting game on Steam, to its portfolio and bolsters its online expertise. … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters to deliver four ACH160s to the North American market for an undisclosed customer

Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Airbus Helicopters has signed the first order for four ACH160s with an undisclosed, North American customer.  The launch customer, a major US business entity with extensive experience in corporate aviation, has opted for … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters’ Helionix avionics system surpassed 100.000 flight hours milestone since launch

Airbus Helicopters’ digital avionics suite now operational on H135, H145 and H175, coming up on H160. Las Vegas, NV, USA, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — , Airbus’ fleet of helicopters equipped with the Helionix avionics system have surpassed the symbolic milestone … Read the full press release

Airbus Helicopters presents three-tiered connected services at HAI Heli-Expo 2018

TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — This new addition to the HCare service offer is comprised of a suite of software and applications that works in concert with operational flight and aircraft data to give operators a global view of their fleet’s … Read the full press release

EU Clean Sky: Airbus’ Breakthrough Laminar Aircraft Demonstrator in Europe (BLADE) project received the 2018 Aviation Week Laureates Award for Commercial, Technology

The most extensive wing laminar flow demonstrator programme ever undertaken for commercial aviation. Improving aviation’s ecological footprint, with a 50% reduction of wing friction and up to five percent lower CO2 emissions. TOULOUSE, 05-Mar-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — At a ceremony in … Read the full press release