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AI and Gen AI Deliver Growing ROI as Capgemini Report Signals Surge in Agentic AI Adoption

(IN BRIEF) A new report by the Capgemini Research Institute finds that organizations are achieving strong returns on their AI investments, with an average 1.7 times ROI. Around 40% of businesses expect to see positive returns within one to three … Read the full press release

KPN Ventures backs ElevenLabs as partnership brings accessible speech and automation to KPN customers

(IN BRIEF) KPN has partnered with voice AI innovator ElevenLabs and invested in the company through KPN Ventures to accelerate the adoption of advanced audio AI in the Netherlands. Early efforts will focus on converting content into high-quality speech and … Read the full press release

Dr. Daniel Heymann’s COO Term Extended by Three Years as NORMA Group Accelerates Automation and Quality Initiatives

(IN BRIEF) NORMA Group has extended Dr. Daniel Heymann’s contract as COO by three years, moving the expiration date from May 2026 to May 2029. Since May 2023, Dr. Heymann has led operational improvements, automation projects and quality-assurance enhancements. The … Read the full press release

NatWest Taps AI Pioneer Maja Pantic to Lead Next-Gen Research and Simplification Drive

(IN BRIEF) NatWest has named Dr. Maja Pantic as its first Chief AI Research Officer to spearhead the bank’s AI-driven transformation and simplification strategy. Dr. Pantic, formerly Professor of Affective & Behavioural Computing at Imperial College London and a leader … Read the full press release

DHL’s €500 Million Middle East Push: Upgraded Hubs, Electric Fleets and E-Commerce Growth

(IN BRIEF) DHL Group is committing more than €500 million from 2024 to 2030 to deepen its footing in Saudi Arabia and the UAE, key hubs in its Strategy 2030 growth plan. Covering all four divisions—Express, Global Forwarding, Supply Chain … Read the full press release

Schneider Electric Named Europe’s Most Sustainable Corporation in Corporate Knights’ New Ranking

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has been named the Most Sustainable Corporation in Europe by Corporate Knights, topping the inaugural Europe 50 ranking of over 600 publicly listed European companies. This recognition follows its earlier title in January 2025 as the … Read the full press release

Siemens and Hirano Tecseed Collaborate to Transform Battery Production with Advanced Simulation and Digital Twin Technology

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Hirano Tecseed have partnered to advance battery manufacturing processes, focusing on digitalization and the optimization of coating machines. The collaboration uses Siemens’ Simcenter™ software and digital twin technology to simulate and improve the coating process, ensuring … Read the full press release

OP Financial Group Partners with Accenture to Transform Pohjola Insurance with Cloud and AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) OP Financial Group has expanded its partnership with Accenture to modernize Pohjola Insurance, focusing on enhancing agility, operational efficiency, and customer experience. The collaboration includes implementing a cloud-based Guidewire platform to streamline IT applications, generate operational savings, and … Read the full press release

Atos Named Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services (ODWS)

(IN BRIEF) Atos has been named a Leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Outsourced Digital Workplace Services (ODWS) 2025, marking the ninth consecutive year of recognition. This acknowledges Atos’ ability to deliver innovative, human-centric, and sustainable digital workplace solutions … Read the full press release

Siemens Introduces Questa One, a Revolutionary AI-Powered Integrated Circuit (IC) Verification Solution for Faster and Smarter Semiconductor Design

(IN BRIEF) Siemens’ Questa One software solution is poised to reshape the IC verification landscape, addressing the industry’s growing complexity with AI-driven verification tools. Designed to cater to next-generation 3D-ICs and chiplet-based systems, Questa One accelerates verification cycles, enhances productivity, … Read the full press release

Ericsson Expands Partnership with Magenta Telekom to Enable Cloud-Native Billing Transformation for 5G Use Cases

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson has successfully migrated Magenta Telekom’s billing operations to the cloud-native Ericsson Billing platform, marking a key milestone in the company’s ongoing transformation towards supporting 5G use cases. Deployed on Red Hat OpenShift within Magenta Telekom’s private cloud, … Read the full press release

KMD Advances Public Sector Digitalization with SAP S/4HANA Cloud Migration via RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure

(IN BRIEF) KMD A/S, one of Denmark’s largest IT providers and a subsidiary of NEC Corporation, is transitioning its KMD Opus platform to SAP S/4HANA Cloud through RISE with SAP on Microsoft Azure. The move aims to modernize public sector … Read the full press release

ABB to Spin Off Robotics Division as Standalone Company by 2026

(IN BRIEF) ABB has announced its intention to spin off its Robotics division as an independent company, with a targeted listing in Q2 2026. The spin-off will be executed via a dividend in-kind, allowing shareholders to receive shares in the … Read the full press release

ANDRITZ to Boost Pulp Production at SCA Östrand with Strategic Service Upgrades and SYNERGY Concept

(IN BRIEF) ANDRITZ has been awarded significant service contracts by SCA to enhance the performance of the Östrand pulp mill in northern Sweden. The collaboration includes replacing an economizer in the recovery boiler and deploying the SYNERGY Services concept across … Read the full press release

MAN Accelerates Transformation with Expanded Battery Production for Electric Commercial Vehicles at Nuremberg

(IN BRIEF) MAN Truck & Bus has officially launched battery production at its Nuremberg site, expanding investment from 100 million to approximately 250 million euros. This phase enhances the facility’s capabilities by producing complete battery packs as well as individual … Read the full press release

Nagarro and Advantech Forge Global Partnership to Develop Next-Generation Edge AI and Industrial IoT Solutions for Worldwide Market Expansion

(IN BRIEF) Nagarro and Advantech have entered into a global strategic partnership to co-develop advanced Edge AI platforms and intelligent IoT solutions. This collaboration leverages Advantech’s extensive experience in industrial-grade hardware and its worldwide support network, alongside Nagarro’s proficiency in … Read the full press release

GKN Aerospace Signs Three-Year Deal with Boeing to Boost C-17 Fan Blade Repairs from New San Diego Facility

(IN BRIEF) GKN Aerospace has secured a three-year contract with Boeing to deliver fan blade repair services for the C-17 Globemaster engines (PW F117-100 / PW2000 dual-use). Leveraging more than 15 years of repair expertise, the company will operate from … Read the full press release

TeamViewer Unveils Global Report on AI’s Game-Changing Role in Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) At Hannover Messe, TeamViewer unveiled its AI Opportunity in Manufacturing Report, which highlights how artificial intelligence is poised to deliver the biggest productivity surge in a century. The report shows that 71% of manufacturing decision-makers believe AI will … Read the full press release

ROCKINGER Marks 150 Years of Towing Innovation with Advanced Smart Coupling Solutions

(IN BRIEF) ROCKINGER celebrates its 150th anniversary by honoring a long legacy of innovation and excellence in towing hitch technology. Founded in 1875 in Munich by Johann Rockinger, the company has continuously set benchmarks in quality and safety, including the … Read the full press release

Industry Titans Unite: 7,000-Expert Group Set to Revolutionize AI-Infused Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Siemens and Accenture have launched the Accenture Siemens Business Group at Hannover Messe 2025, a major new initiative that brings together over 7,000 manufacturing and IT professionals to drive the development of software-defined products and factories. The group … Read the full press release