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Decho Joins Accenture to Accelerate Deployment of Palantir and Generative AI Platforms in the UK

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has acquired Decho, a UK-based Palantir and AI consultancy, to expand its data and AI capabilities and strengthen its delivery of Palantir-powered solutions across health, government, defense, and commercial sectors. Decho, a Palantir strategic alliance partner, specializes … Read the full press release

Portuguese Fire Monitoring System Developed by REN and University of Coimbra Wins 2025 Gartner Innovation Award

(IN BRIEF) Natureye, an intelligent wildfire prevention and monitoring platform developed jointly by REN and ADAI at the University of Coimbra, has been recognised at the 2025 Gartner Eye on Innovation Awards as one of the most impactful projects in … Read the full press release

Abertis Foundation and UNICEF Strengthen STEM Education for Girls in Mexico to Bridge Gender Gaps in Science and Technology

(IN BRIEF) The Abertis Foundation, in partnership with UNICEF, is driving a nationwide effort in Mexico to close the gender gap in STEM education. Over 6,000 children and adolescents in more than 300 schools have benefited from the programme, which … Read the full press release

ABB Strengthens AI Data Center Innovation with NVIDIA through New Gigawatt-Scale Power Technologies

(IN BRIEF) ABB has entered into a partnership with NVIDIA to develop advanced power distribution solutions that will enable the construction of next-generation gigawatt-scale data centers capable of handling the growing energy demands of artificial intelligence workloads. The collaboration centers … Read the full press release

Collaboration between ICR and NEOsphere set to transform cancer research with next-generation molecular glue technologies

(IN BRIEF) The Institute of Cancer Research and NEOsphere Biotechnologies have announced a new collaboration to accelerate the discovery of molecular glue degrader drugs, an innovative approach in targeted cancer therapy. The partnership will integrate ICR’s proprietary molecular glue library … Read the full press release

New Liverpool-led biosensors with AI offer low-cost solution for Alzheimer’s diagnosis worldwide

(IN BRIEF) Scientists at the University of Liverpool have developed two new handheld blood test devices that could make Alzheimer’s disease testing faster, cheaper, and more widely accessible. By combining polymer-based biosensors with AI, the devices can detect the Alzheimer’s … Read the full press release

Enablon ESG Excellence and TeamMate+ Recognized for Cloud Innovation by Business Intelligence Group

(IN BRIEF) Wolters Kluwer has earned major recognition at the 2025 Stratus Awards for Cloud Computing, with Enablon ESG Excellence named SaaS Product of the Year and its TeamMate+ audit platform named a Cloud Innovator to Watch. Enablon ESG Excellence, … Read the full press release

University of Bristol prepares to open Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus as cornerstone of UK’s largest regeneration project

(IN BRIEF) The University of Bristol will open its new Temple Quarter Enterprise Campus in September 2026, marking a transformative milestone in the UK’s largest regeneration project. Built on the former Royal Mail site beside Bristol Temple Meads, the 38,000 … Read the full press release

SMART innovation by Garanti BBVA transforms digital payments with personalized card selection

(IN BRIEF) Garanti BBVA has launched SMART, a new feature that automatically selects the most advantageous card for each transaction, making it the first of its kind in Turkey. Initially available with Miles&Smiles Garanti BBVA and American Express cards, SMART … Read the full press release

ORLEN invests in future-ready AI solutions through strategic cooperation with Google Cloud

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has signed a strategic partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate its adoption of artificial intelligence and digital technologies, reinforcing the Group’s 2035 strategy The Energy of Tomorrow Starts Today. The cooperation will establish a modern data platform, … Read the full press release

British Safety Council to host free online conference exploring AI’s impact on workplace health, safety and wellbeing

(IN BRIEF) The British Safety Council will hold its 15th Annual Conference on 14 October with the theme Workplace Health, Safety and Wellbeing in an AI-enabled World. Sponsored by National Highways’ Driving for Better Business campaign, the free online event … Read the full press release

Alan Turing Institute report warns AI must support, not replace, commanders in the British Army

(IN BRIEF) The Alan Turing Institute has released a report assessing the role of artificial intelligence in British Army command. While AI could enhance battlefield decision-making through faster data analysis and improved efficiency, researchers stress it cannot replace the human … Read the full press release

Swiss Re highlights climate losses, AI transformation, and geopolitical uncertainty as critical themes at Monte Carlo reinsurance talks

(IN BRIEF) At the Rendez-Vous de Septembre in Monte Carlo, Swiss Re has highlighted how climate change, geopolitical uncertainty, and artificial intelligence are reshaping the global re/insurance market. The company warns that insured losses from natural catastrophes, which have exceeded … Read the full press release

CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow brings AI innovations to nine cities in Germany and Austria starting this September

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM will kick off its CANCOM LIVE 2025 roadshow in September under the motto “Discover the new AIra,” with nine stops in Germany and Austria, including debut events in Frankfurt, Berlin, and Feldkirch. The one-day program combines strategic … Read the full press release

Digital X Focus Edition AI in Cologne brings together global experts and innovations to showcase the future of artificial intelligence

(IN BRIEF) Digital X will return to Cologne on September 10, 2025, in a new format as Focus Edition AI, bringing together more than 4,000 participants at the Confex Center under the theme “Ready for AI.” Hosted by Telekom Deutschland, … Read the full press release

EIB Group introduces TechEU Platform with fast-track financing tools to strengthen Europe’s innovation ecosystem

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Group has introduced the TechEU Platform, a new fast-track system aimed at accelerating financing access for start-ups, scale-ups, and innovative companies in Europe. Central to the platform is the “Investment Readiness Checker,” a … Read the full press release

Accenture invests in CLIKA to advance edge AI deployments with optimized and scalable model compression

(IN BRIEF) Accenture Ventures has invested in CLIKA, a startup focused on AI compression, to expand its edge AI and infrastructure engineering portfolio. The partnership will make it easier for enterprises to deploy efficient AI models on edge devices ranging … Read the full press release

DNV names Annika Nevaste as CEO of DNV Cyber to drive global growth in safeguarding critical infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) DNV has appointed Annika Nevaste as CEO of DNV Cyber, its fast-growing cybersecurity services business formed in 2024 from the merger of Nixu, Applied Risk, and DNV. Nevaste joins from Google Cloud, where she led the Nordic Digital … Read the full press release

BBVA Expands ADA Global Data Platform to Mexico and Colombia to Drive AI-Powered Banking Innovation

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has expanded its global data platform, ADA, to Mexico and Colombia, marking a major step in its data-driven transformation strategy. Built on AWS, ADA centralizes analytical processes, offers real-time access to data, and enables large-scale AI use. … Read the full press release

BBVA surpasses 1,000 data scientists and launches dual career paths to foster AI expertise and leadership

(IN BRIEF) BBVA now employs over 1,000 data scientists and has introduced a career model that enables them to grow professionally while continuing to focus on technical specialization. This new framework offers equal advancement opportunities through management roles or the … Read the full press release