Verizon and Accenture Partner to Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience for Businesses Across Industries

(IN BRIEF) Verizon Business and Accenture have announced a strategic partnership to address the growing cybersecurity challenges faced by businesses across industries. This collaboration aims to enhance cyber resilience by providing advanced as-a-service solutions, including Identity and Access Management (IAM), … Read the full press release

Carmeuse CEO Highlights Need for Stronger EU Regulations to Support Decarbonation of Hard-to-Abate Sectors at Clean Industrial Deal Event

(IN BRIEF) At the one-year anniversary of the Antwerp Declaration, 400 industry leaders gathered in Antwerp to discuss the Clean Industrial Deal with EU Commission President Ursula von der Leyen and other key Commissioners. Tim Van den Bossche, CEO of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and Qualcomm Achieve Key Milestone in 5G Railway Communications with Successful Interoperability Test

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and Qualcomm Technologies have successfully completed an interoperability test for 5G railway communications using the n101 frequency band in Europe. This marks a major step in the development of the Future Railway Mobile Communication System (FRMCS), designed … Read the full press release

Ericsson, Intel, and Dell Achieve Key Milestone in Cloud RAN Development with First Successful Call Using Xeon 6 SoC

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has achieved a key milestone by successfully conducting its first Cloud RAN call using Intel’s Xeon 6 SoC and Dell PowerEdge servers. This marks a significant step in advancing Cloud RAN technology, with the integration of AI … Read the full press release

Ericsson and giffgaff Complete Migration of Mediation to AWS, Enhancing Network Performance and Service Delivery

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and giffgaff, a subsidiary of Telefónica UK, have successfully migrated Ericsson Mediation to AWS, enhancing giffgaff’s ability to collect and process network data for better performance, billing accuracy, and service delivery. This migration supports giffgaff’s strategy of … Read the full press release

Ericsson and SoftBank Extend AI-RAN Integration Collaboration to Revolutionize Telecommunications and Mobile Networks

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and SoftBank have made significant progress in their joint AI-RAN integration research, showcasing advancements such as a prototype of Ericsson’s Cloud RAN software running on NVIDIA’s GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip. The companies have developed an architecture that … Read the full press release

Estonian President Alar Karis Visits Institute of Biotechnology to Strengthen Estonia-Finland Research Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) On 27 February, President Alar Karis visited the Institute of Biotechnology in Finland to learn about its research and infrastructure, particularly its work in structural biology and coronavirus research. The visit highlighted the potential for increased collaboration between … Read the full press release

QIAGEN Files Lawsuit Against bioMérieux to Protect Key Innovations in TB Detection Technology

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN has filed a lawsuit against bioMérieux in the German Unified Patent Court to protect its QuantiFERON technology, specifically its European Patent EP 2 276 883 B2, which covers innovations in QuantiFERON-TB Gold Plus used for TB detection. … Read the full press release

De Nieuwe Schatkamer Offers Insightful Experience into the World of Economics and Art at De Nederlandsche Bank

(IN BRIEF) De Nieuwe Schatkamer at De Nederlandsche Bank in Amsterdam offers an engaging and educational experience about economics, gold, and the role of DNB in a modern society. Visitors can explore a range of interactive exhibits, such as simulating … Read the full press release

Capgemini’s New Report Reveals Shift in Telecom Customer Expectations Toward Tailored Solutions and Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini’s latest B2B Pulse report highlights a shift in business customer expectations from telecom providers. Businesses now seek telecom companies to provide tailored, industry-specific solutions, moving beyond basic connectivity services. Customers expect telecoms to integrate hybrid networks, edge … Read the full press release

Scientists from Utrecht University and University of Twente Create One-Dimensional Topological Insulator in Germanene Nanoribbons

(IN BRIEF) Scientists from Utrecht University and the University of Twente have successfully created ultrathin germanene nanoribbons and discovered their unique properties, which could be vital for quantum computing. Their research reveals that as the ribbons become narrower, the topological … Read the full press release

University of Liverpool Drives Key Projects to Decarbonise Healthcare and Support NHS Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool is leading two critical projects focused on decarbonising healthcare. The Greener Trials project, led by Professor Paula Williamson, aims to reduce the carbon footprint of clinical trials through an open science approach, collaborating with … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Researcher Moniek Tromp Innovates with Tabletop Spectroscope to Advance Sustainable Battery Research

(IN BRIEF) Moniek Tromp, a researcher at the University of Groningen, has developed a portable, tabletop spectroscope to accelerate her research on sustainable battery technology. This innovation allows her to conduct vital measurements on batteries in her own lab, bypassing … Read the full press release

University of Groningen Honors Female Olympic Athletes with New Additions to the Olympic Wall

(IN BRIEF) The University of Groningen’s Olympic Wall at the ACLO Sports Centre has expanded with the addition of portraits of three female athletes: Yara ten Holte (handball), Ruth Vorsselman (canoeing), and Ilse Kolkman (rowing), all of whom competed in … Read the full press release

Fortum and City of Loviisa Reach Agreement for Land Sale Near Power Plant

(IN BRIEF) Fortum and the City of Loviisa have reached an agreement for the sale of approximately 300 hectares of land near the Loviisa power plant. Valued at 10.6 million euros, the land sale is subject to approval by the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ Wins Major Order to Engineer Green Hydrogen Plant in Rostock, Germany

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has secured a major order to provide authority engineering services for a 100 MW green hydrogen plant in Rostock, Germany, placed by the joint venture REPCO, which includes major energy companies such as RWE, EnBW, RheinEnergie, and … Read the full press release

EIB Invests €350 Million with INWIT to Boost Digital Connectivity and Mobile Coverage Across Italy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted €350 million to INWIT to support the expansion of digital telecommunications infrastructure across Italy, improving mobile coverage, especially in rural areas. The investment will fund the development of both macro-grid infrastructure … Read the full press release

EIB Group Invests €121 Million to Boost Green Mortgages and Energy Efficiency in Spain’s Real Estate Sector

(IN BRIEF) The EIB Group has committed €121 million to a synthetic securitisation operation with Santander, aiming to mobilize €163 million to promote green loans in Spain’s residential real estate market. This collaboration will support energy efficiency and sustainability projects, … Read the full press release

ECOWAS Bank and European Investment Bank Launch €100 Million Partnership to Drive Climate Action in West Africa

(IN BRIEF) The ECOWAS Bank for Investment and Development (EBID) and the European Investment Bank (EIB), with support from the European Union (EU), have launched a €100 million partnership aimed at addressing climate action and environmental sustainability challenges in the … Read the full press release

Pearson and AWS Expand Collaboration to Enhance AI-Powered Learning for Millions

(IN BRIEF) Pearson has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enhance AI-powered learning experiences for millions of learners globally. This extended partnership focuses on using AWS’s cloud and AI technologies, including Amazon Bedrock, to improve personalized learning, … Read the full press release