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EY Names Astera Labs Co-Founders Global Entrepreneur Winners for Advancing AI Data Center Connectivity

(IN BRIEF) Jitendra Mohan, Sanjay Gajendra and Casey Morrison, co-founders of Astera Labs, have been named EY World Entrepreneur Of The Year™ 2026 at a ceremony in Monaco. Selected from nearly 5,000 program participants, including 58 winners from 46 countries … Read the full press release

Unilever to Build Advanced R&D Centre in New Haven Focused on Science-Led Beauty and Wellbeing Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Unilever plans to invest $270 million in a new Global Innovation Centre in New Haven, Connecticut, scheduled to open by spring 2029. The facility will become a major R&D hub for the company’s personal care, beauty and wellbeing … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered Appoints Shebani Baweja as Group Chief Data Officer to Lead Data Strategy and Analytics Across the Bank

(IN BRIEF)   Standard Chartered has appointed Shebani Baweja as Group Chief Data Officer, effective immediately. Based in Singapore, she will report to Alvaro Garrido, Chief Operating Officer for Technology & Operations and Chief Information Officer for Information Security & … Read the full press release

Barclays Reports Strong UK Business Confidence Despite Middle East Conflict and Persistent Cost Pressures

(IN BRIEF) Barclays’ Q1 2026 Business Prosperity Index shows that UK businesses remain broadly confident despite geopolitical pressures, with 85% confident in the strength of their business and 83% confident in their prospects over the next year. The report finds … Read the full press release

AI moves from pilot projects to store operations in Germany’s retail sector

AI adoption in German retail is moving beyond pilot projects and becoming part of everyday store operations Retailers are using AI for checkout accuracy, shrink reduction, inventory planning, pricing, replenishment and customer engagement Connected-store technologies such as smart shelves, digital … Read the full press release

Indra Group Presents Linkia at AirSpace World to Support More Digital, Automated and Interoperable Air Traffic Management

(IN BRIEF) Indra Group has launched Linkia, a digital platform developed to integrate air traffic management systems used by air navigation service providers into a common, independent, and scalable infrastructure. The solution, built with proprietary technology and based on IndraMind, … Read the full press release

SGS Reinforces Its Position in Deforestation Risk Verification Through GRI Recognition, EUDR Assurance and AI-Based Carbon Methodology Review

(IN BRIEF) SGS has announced several important wins and recognitions that reinforce its position as a key provider of verification, certification, and assurance services in the global effort to combat deforestation. The company received the Global Reporting Initiative Certificate of … Read the full press release

University of Málaga and Ericsson Showcase Generative AI Projects Designed by Students to Address Real-World Community Challenges

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and the University of Málaga have held the 2025/2026 Hilda Ericsson Awards within the Lamarr Chair Challenge, an initiative designed to promote female talent in technology and encourage young students to apply Generative AI to practical social … Read the full press release

Empa Researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk Appointed ETH Zurich Titular Professor for Thin-Film Technology Research Supporting the Energy Transition

(IN BRIEF) Empa researcher Yaroslav Romanyuk has been appointed titular professor by ETH Zurich, recognizing his long-standing contributions to thin-film technologies and their importance for the energy transition. Romanyuk has worked at Empa for 18 years and has also lectured … Read the full press release

Saudi Arabia’s HUMAIN Selects Accenture as Strategic AI Reinvention Partner for Public and Private Sector Transformation

(IN BRIEF) HUMAIN and Accenture have announced a strategic collaboration to accelerate large-scale AI adoption across Saudi Arabia’s government and enterprise sectors. The partnership is designed to help organisations move beyond AI pilots and early experimentation toward secure, production-ready systems … Read the full press release

Google Cloud and Thales Partner to Deliver Dedicated Sovereign Cloud Services for Germany’s Most Regulated Sectors

(IN BRIEF) Thales and Google Cloud have announced a strategic partnership to launch a new sovereign cloud offering in Germany, aimed at public sector organisations and highly regulated industries that require strict control over sensitive data and compliance with German … Read the full press release

Standard Chartered aims for approximately 18 per cent RoTE through expanded wealth management and digital investment

(IN BRIEF) Standard Chartered has announced a new long-term growth strategy targeting approximately 18 per cent return on tangible equity by 2030 as the bank focuses on expanding its cross-border banking, wealth management and corporate finance operations. The plan includes … Read the full press release

Iberdrola chairman urges faster electrification and stronger grid investment at European industry summit in Sweden

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola Executive Chairman Ignacio Galán has called for faster electrification, stronger electricity grid investment and simplified administrative procedures during the European Round Table for Industry plenary meeting in Sweden. Speaking alongside European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen … Read the full press release

AI-enhanced ELIT AI platform strengthens Avantix capabilities in next-generation radar threat detection

(IN BRIEF) Eviden has launched ELIT AI, a new artificial intelligence-enhanced radar interception and electronic intelligence system developed by its SIGINT specialist subsidiary Avantix. The system is designed to detect and analyze both conventional radar emissions and advanced low probability … Read the full press release

Telefónica Retains Gartner Leadership Position in Global Managed IoT Connectivity Services for Twelfth Consecutive Year

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica has been named a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Managed IoT Connectivity Services Worldwide for the twelfth consecutive year. Through Telefónica Tech, the company continues expanding its IoT connectivity portfolio with technologies including 5G, … Read the full press release

Financial Institutions Gain Secure Access to LSEG Market Data Through Gemini Enterprise AI Integration

(IN BRIEF) LSEG has introduced a new Model Context Protocol connector that integrates its trusted financial data and analytics into Google Cloud’s Gemini Enterprise platform. The collaboration enables financial institutions to securely access market pricing, macroeconomic data, news, forecasts, fundamentals, … Read the full press release

AI and Workflow Automation Drive Scout24’s Next Growth Phase Across Real Estate Transactions and Services

(IN BRIEF) Scout24 has unveiled its new AI-driven “Agentic Operating System for Real Estate” during Capital Markets Day 2026, outlining a strategy focused on automating and orchestrating workflows across the property transaction lifecycle. Built around the company’s immo.ai intelligence layer … Read the full press release

Aston University and STFC Hartree Centre Establish National Neuromorphic Computing Hub to Advance AI Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Aston University and the STFC Hartree Centre have launched a new partnership to establish the Aston-Hartree Neuromorphic Centre of Competence, aimed at accelerating the UK’s development and adoption of neuromorphic or brain-inspired computing technologies. The collaboration combines expertise … Read the full press release

Titanion MR Marks Philips’ Push Toward AI-Driven Quantitative MRI and Advanced Microstructural Imaging

(IN BRIEF) Philips has introduced Titanion MR, a new ultra-high-gradient 3.0T MRI system designed to support advanced quantitative imaging and biomarker development across the body. Unveiled at ISMRM 2026, the system combines ultra-high gradient performance with AI-powered software to improve … Read the full press release

Advanced Imaging, AI Analytics and Myopia Research Highlight EssilorLuxottica’s ARVO 2026 Presence

(IN BRIEF) EssilorLuxottica showcased an integrated scientific ecosystem spanning the full eye care continuum at ARVO 2026. The company combined capabilities from Heidelberg Engineering, RetinAI, and Espansione to demonstrate how advanced imaging, AI-powered analytics, diagnostics, and therapeutic technologies can support … Read the full press release