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Vesteda Investors Approve Extended Redemption Timelines and Flexible Framework to Support Balanced Liquidity Management

(IN BRIEF) Vesteda’s investors have approved several key adjustments to support the continuation of its redemption process, including extending the deadline for final redemption requests to July 1, 2026, and lengthening the full settlement period to 60 months while replacing … Read the full press release

Prosus Launches Open Source Agentic Services Protocol to Enable Seamless AI Driven Commerce Across Platforms

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched the Agentic Services Protocol (ASP), an open-source standard designed to enable AI assistants to interact seamlessly with ecommerce and service platforms. Built on top of Google’s Universal Commerce Protocol, ASP introduces new capabilities for real-world … Read the full press release

H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host H.E. Fouzia Abass, Ambassador of the Republic of Kenya, at its 5th Session taking place from 22–24 April 2026 at Villa Carminati Di Resta in Lake Como. Joined by Mr. Gilbert … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer ISST and Fujitsu Research Introduce Federated Unlearning to Safely Remove Data from Collaborative AI Models

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer ISST and Fujitsu Research have developed a federated unlearning method that allows companies to remove their data from decentralized AI models when leaving collaborative projects. By rewinding the training process to a point before the data was … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer IPA Develops AI-Driven GenderHeart System to Improve Cardiovascular Aftercare and Outcomes for Women

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer IPA is developing a digital assistance system through the GenderHeart project to improve aftercare and early detection of cardiovascular disease in women, who face higher mortality rates after heart attacks and strokes compared to men. The system … Read the full press release

Automation Engineering Becomes Krause Automation Under Agile Robots as thyssenkrupp Sharpens Portfolio Strategy

(IN BRIEF) thyssenkrupp Automotive Technology has finalized the sale of its Automation Engineering unit to Agile Robots SE, marking a key step in its strategic portfolio transformation. The business will operate as Krause Automation within the Agile Robots Group, combining … Read the full press release

Canada’s Trade Commissioner in Milan, Simone Grassi, to Contribute to High-Level European Dialogue on Physical AI at the 5th Session of the World Technology Congress

(IN BRIEF) The World Technology Congress (WTC) will host Simone Grassi, Trade Commissioner at the Consulate of Canada in Milan, at its 5th Session taking place from April 22–24, 2026, in Lake Como. His participation highlights Canada’s growing influence in … Read the full press release

Atos Completes Sale of Bull Advanced Computing Business to French State to Strengthen Strategic Focus

(IN BRIEF) Atos Group has finalized the sale of its Bull advanced computing division to the French State for up to €404 million, including earn-outs. The business, which includes high-performance computing, quantum, and AI activities, generated around €0.7 billion in … Read the full press release

KUKA Introduces New AI Driven Automation Platform to Bridge Traditional Robotics and Intelligent Systems

(IN BRIEF) KUKA Group has unveiled its Automation 2.0 vision, highlighting the growing role of Physical AI in transforming industrial automation. Presented at NVIDIA GTC, the company introduced its KUKA AMP platform, which integrates traditional rule-based systems with AI-driven, intent-based … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Launches €100 Million Innovation Fund to Accelerate Science Driven Advances in Skin Care

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf has introduced a €100 million second-generation Skin Care Innovation Fund to expand its venture capital activities and support innovation in skin care. The fund focuses on startups in life sciences, sustainability, AI, and digital health, investing globally … Read the full press release

Lloyds Banking Group and University of Glasgow Establish Four-Year Initiative to Drive Innovation in AI-Powered Engineering

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow and Lloyds Banking Group have launched a four-year research partnership to explore the use of agentic AI in software and data engineering. The collaboration will combine academic research with real-world testing, as engineering teams … Read the full press release

DNV Introduces Framework for Trustworthy AI in Safety-Critical Industries Based on Proven Risk Management Principles

(IN BRIEF) DNV has published new research identifying key principles for building trustworthy artificial intelligence in safety-critical industrial settings, emphasizing that established risk management and assurance practices can be adapted to meet the challenges of AI-enabled systems. The report highlights … Read the full press release

UniCredit Strengthens European Banking Leadership with Multiple Top Rankings in Global Finance 2026 Awards

(IN BRIEF) UniCredit has been recognized as one of Europe’s leading banking groups in Global Finance’s “World’s Best Banks 2026” awards, with UniCredit Bank Austria named “Best Bank in Austria” and additional awards granted in Italy, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Bulgaria, … Read the full press release

DNV introduces RuleAgent platform enabling faster navigation of complex maritime rules using artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched RuleAgent, an AI-powered tool that enables maritime professionals to access and navigate complex regulatory information more efficiently using natural language queries. Integrated directly with DNV’s rules and standards database, the platform provides real-time results, highlighted … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric report highlights industry shift toward AI-driven autonomy as energy demand and workforce pressures intensify

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric’s latest global research highlights a major shift in the energy and chemicals sector toward autonomous operations, with nearly half of processes expected to become fully autonomous by 2030 and a significant portion already operating at advanced … Read the full press release

Accenture and Microsoft Launch New Engineering Practice to Accelerate Enterprise AI Adoption and Business Transformation

(IN BRIEF) Accenture and Microsoft have launched a new forward deployed engineering practice designed to accelerate enterprise AI adoption by combining advanced technology with hands-on engineering expertise. The initiative aims to address the common gap between AI potential and real-world … Read the full press release

DHL Implements Plug and Play Robotics Platform to Cut Integration Time and Scale Automation Across Global Network

(IN BRIEF) DHL Supply Chain has deployed SVT Robotics’ SOFTBOT platform across its global warehouse network, significantly accelerating the integration of robotics and automation technologies. The plug-and-play, technology-agnostic platform enables deployments up to 12 times faster than traditional custom coding … Read the full press release

Accenture Expands Enterprise AI Strategy with Faculty Acquisition and Appointment of Dr. Marc Warner as Chief Technology Officer

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has completed its acquisition of UK artificial intelligence company Faculty, expanding its global capabilities in applied AI and enterprise transformation. As part of the integration, Faculty’s CEO and co-founder Dr. Marc Warner will take on the role … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer Develops AI Supported Virtual Learning Environment to Enhance Bundeswehr Training and Teaching Quality

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer researchers have studied how artificial intelligence can be integrated into the Bundeswehr’s planned virtual learning environment to improve training and teaching quality. The project evaluated several AI functions, including a secure chatbot, a competence assessment tool called … Read the full press release

Fraunhofer NeurOSmart Platform Enables Safe and Energy Efficient Human Robot Collaboration in Industrial Production

(IN BRIEF) Fraunhofer has developed the NeurOSmart technology platform to enable safe and intelligent collaboration between humans and robots in industrial environments. The system combines LIDAR-based sensor technology, AI-supported data processing and neuromorphic chips that mimic brain-like decision-making to provide … Read the full press release