Tag Archives: Austria

Erste Group Boosts Compliance with Scila’s Advanced Trade Surveillance Technology

(IN BRIEF) Scila AB, a leader in trade surveillance and risk management technology, has announced that Erste Group, a major European financial institution, has successfully implemented Scila Surveillance. The cloud-based solution is designed to monitor global trading activities across multiple … Read the full press release

Infineon Develops World’s First 300 mm Power GaN Technology, Boosting Semiconductor Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Infineon Technologies has pioneered the world’s first 300 mm power gallium nitride (GaN) wafer technology, enhancing production efficiency by offering 2.3 times more chips per wafer compared to the previous 200 mm process. This breakthrough will accelerate GaN … Read the full press release

EIB Partners with Austrian Savings Banks to Fund 1,750 Affordable Green Homes in Salzburg and Innsbruck

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) is providing up to €175 million in loans to Salzburger Sparkasse and Tiroler Sparkasse to fund the construction of 1,750 affordable and energy-efficient rental flats in Salzburg and Innsbruck. The project aims to … Read the full press release

EIB Funds New Wind Farm in Lower Austria to Power 40,000 Homes with Clean Energy

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has provided €20.1 million to WEB Windenergie AG (W.E.B) for the construction of a new wind farm in Spannberg, Lower Austria. The project’s first phase will build four wind turbines, with plans to … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Introduces AI-Enhanced Energy Management for Wiser Home App

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has launched a new AI-powered feature for its Wiser Home app, enhancing energy management for homes. This feature optimizes the use of water heaters and electric vehicle chargers by learning from user habits, weather forecasts, and … Read the full press release

ServiceNow and CANCOM Partner to Accelerate AI-Driven Digital Transformation for DACH Mittelstand

(IN BRIEF) ServiceNow and CANCOM have formed a strategic partnership to deliver AI-driven digital solutions for mid-sized businesses in Germany, Austria, and Switzerland (DACH region). The collaboration aims to enhance productivity, efficiency, and cost optimization for the Mittelstand by integrating … Read the full press release

CTS EVENTIM Enhances Payment Experience with Tink’s Pay by Bank Service Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) CTS EVENTIM, a leading ticketing service and live entertainment provider, has partnered with Tink to introduce the Pay by Bank feature for a faster and more secure payment process. This service allows users to pay directly from their … Read the full press release

Voestalpine Welcomes 380 New Apprentices, Emphasizes Advanced Training and Gender Diversity

(IN BRIEF) Voestalpine has welcomed 380 new apprentices across Austria as part of its commitment to training the next generation of skilled workers. With a total of 1,500 apprentices worldwide, including 1,040 in Austria, the company is one of the … Read the full press release

Austrian Retailer BILLA Lends a Hand to Ukrainian Children with Free Meals

(IN BRIEF) Austrian retailer BILLA provided free packed lunches to 44 Ukrainian children from Kharkiv and Odessa during their holiday in Austria, organized by Österreichische Kinderfreunde in collaboration with the Ukrainian Embassy. The children, who spent time in Carinthia and … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s NG-SOS App Achieves 4 Million Downloads, Revolutionizing Emergency Response Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Foundation’s NG-SOS app has reached a milestone of over 4 million downloads and has facilitated 200,000 emergency calls across Europe. The app, available in the Czech Republic, Hungary, Slovakia, and Austria, connects users directly to emergency services, … Read the full press release

CANCOM Group Reports 29.1% Revenue Growth in H1 2024, Driven by International Expansion

(IN BRIEF) CANCOM Group saw a 29.1% increase in revenue in the first half of 2024, reaching €835.3 million, with significant contributions from its International segment, particularly the CANCOM Austria Group. EBITDA rose to €55.5 million, while operating cash flow … Read the full press release

BP Completes Acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH to Enhance European Energy Presence

(IN BRIEF) BP has finalized the acquisition of GETEC ENERGIE GmbH, an energy supplier to commercial and industrial customers in Germany. This acquisition, announced in January 2024, enhances BP’s European gas and power operations and expands its reach to Germany, … Read the full press release

EIB Funds voestalpine’s Green Steel Initiative with €300 Million Loan

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has allocated a €300 million loan to voestalpine AG, Europe’s third-largest steelmaker, to support a four-year research and development initiative aimed at enhancing sustainability and reducing carbon emissions. Key focuses include optimizing manufacturing … Read the full press release

Rail to Road: Transporeon and ÖBB Rail Cargo Group Pioneer Eco-Friendly Transport Options

(IN BRIEF) Transporeon, in collaboration with ÖBB Rail Cargo Group, has announced an expansion of their partnership to offer new rail and multimodal transport corridors, following their joint win of the Austrian Logistics Prize 2024. This initiative allows customers to … Read the full press release

EIB Report Highlights Financial Sector’s Role in CESEE’s Green Transition

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has released a report by the Vienna Initiative working group, titled “Greening the financial sector: A Central, Eastern and South-Eastern European perspective.” The report underscores the pivotal role of the financial sector in … Read the full press release

Eviden Launches Mission Critical Systems Technology Center in Lower Austria

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, a leading digital, cloud, big data, and security provider within the Atos Group, has unveiled its new facility, the Eviden Mission Critical Systems Technology Center, situated in Prottes, Lower Austria. This inauguration underscores Eviden’s dedication to advancing … Read the full press release

EIB Board Greenlights €4.3 Billion Investment Across Europe for Sustainable Development

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) Board of Directors approved €4.3 billion in financing for projects spanning Austria, Czech Republic, France, Germany, Hungary, Italy, Lithuania, and Slovakia. The funding will support sustainable transport, renewable energy, water and waste treatment, … Read the full press release

EIB and EIF Partner with Erste Bank to Propel SME Lending in Austria through Synthetic Securitisation

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have collaborated with Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG (Erste Bank) to facilitate SME lending in Austria through a pioneering synthetic securitisation transaction. This landmark transaction, the … Read the full press release

EIB Group’s €49 Million Guarantee Empowers Erste Bank to Boost SME Lending in Austria

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) and the European Investment Fund (EIF) have joined forces to provide Erste Bank der oesterreichischen Sparkassen AG (Erste Bank) with a €49 million guarantee for a synthetic securitisation transaction, marking Austria’s first such … Read the full press release

ÖBB Unveils Next-Generation Railjet: A Leap Forward in Rail Travel Comfort

(IN BRIEF) Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) has launched its first Railjet of the new generation, marking a significant advancement in rail travel comfort. Developed and built by Siemens Mobility, these innovative trains boast numerous features aimed at enhancing passenger experience … Read the full press release