Tag Archives: data science

Prosus Launches Global Internship Programme for Future Tech Leaders

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has launched its global Internship Programme, offering graduate students and early-career professionals hands-on experience within its global tech ecosystem. Open to MSc-level candidates and above, the programme features flexible three to six-month placements either for academic credit … Read the full press release

Siemens Reinvents Industrial AI with Strategic Altair Integration

(IN BRIEF) Siemens has completed the acquisition of Altair Engineering Inc. for approximately USD 10 billion, a move that solidifies its position as a global leader in simulation and industrial AI. The merger introduces new capabilities in mechanical and electromagnetic … Read the full press release

Thales Secures Landmark ABSOLU Deal to Transform Military Equipment Maintenance

(IN BRIEF) The French Ministry of Defence’s SIMMT has awarded Thales the ten-year ABSOLU contract, a landmark deal that consolidates about 30 separate maintenance agreements for land force equipment across the Army, Navy, and Air & Space Force. This contract, … Read the full press release

ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025: Milan Set to Host a Groundbreaking Congress on Cardiovascular Disease Prevention Innovations

(IN BRIEF) The ESC Preventive Cardiology 2025 Congress will be held in Milan from 3 to 5 April 2025 and is organized by the European Association of Preventive Cardiology, part of the ESC. The event will feature over 120 sessions … Read the full press release

Roche and Genentech Unveil Cutting-Edge R&D Hub at Harvard Campus to Revolutionize Healthcare Research

(IN BRIEF) Roche announced the launch of the Roche Genentech Innovation Center Boston at Harvard’s Enterprise Research Campus in Allston, establishing a hub that will drive breakthroughs in Cardiovascular, Renal, and Metabolism research while also leveraging data science and AI … Read the full press release

Syngenta Expands Biologicals R&D with Key Acquisition and New Production Facility in the U.S.

(IN BRIEF) Syngenta has acquired Novartis’ natural products and genetic strains assets to enhance its biologicals research capabilities and support the agricultural sector’s transition to sustainability. This acquisition complements the opening of a state-of-the-art biologicals production facility in South Carolina … Read the full press release

Thales Launches cortAIx in the UK to Drive Trusted AI Innovation for Defence and Security

(IN BRIEF) Thales has launched its cortAIx initiative in the UK, a significant move in advancing trusted AI for defence and security. The new centre, which will employ 200 AI and data specialists, aligns with the UK Government’s vision for … Read the full press release

Julia Peyre Drives AI Strategy and Innovation at Schneider Electric, Boosting Diversity and Sustainability in AI

(IN BRIEF) Schneider Electric has featured Julia Peyre, the new Head of AI Strategy and Innovation, on the AI at Scale podcast, where she discusses her role in driving AI innovation and strategy. With a decade of experience in data … Read the full press release

Banco Santander and Coursera Offer 10,000 Scholarships for Global Professional Development

(IN BRIEF) Banco Santander has partnered with Coursera to offer 10,000 scholarships for access to Coursera’s platform, providing one-year free access to over 13,000 courses and professional certifications across 13 countries. The scholarships cover a wide range of fields, including … Read the full press release

CHIL Receives £4.9m Investment to Spearhead Healthcare Advancements through Data Science

(IN BRIEF) The University of Liverpool’s Civic Health Innovation Labs (CHIL) has secured a substantial £4.9 million investment from the Office for Life Sciences (OLS) to drive healthcare improvements via data science. Through the ‘Data-Action Accelerator’ project, CHIL aims to … Read the full press release

Record Number of Applications Received for University of Helsinki’s International Master’s Programs in 2024

(IN BRIEF) The University of Helsinki’s international master’s programs for 2024 received an impressive 12,665 applications from 10,662 applicants. The Master’s Program in Computer Science was the most sought after with 1,402 applications, followed closely by the Master’s Program in … Read the full press release

University of Glasgow to Leverage AI and Data Science for Positive Social Impact as Part of Turing Network

(IN BRIEF) The University of Glasgow has been named as a founding member of the Turing University Network, a new network of 36 UK universities created by The Alan Turing Institute to leverage data science and artificial intelligence (AI) for … Read the full press release

The Alan Turing Institute launches new network to connect UK universities in AI and data science

(IN BRIEF) The Alan Turing Institute has launched a new Turing University Network to connect UK universities with an interest in data science and AI. The pilot network includes 36 universities from previous Turing university partners and Turing Network Development … Read the full press release

Ricoh France enhances IT services with acquisition of Corelia, supporting customers’ digital transformation

(PRESS RELEASE) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh (TYO: 7752), Japanese multinational imaging and electronics company, has announced that Ricoh France has acquired Corelia, a Paris-based IT services company, in order to expand its own IT services and assist its … Read the full press release

Ricoh France erweitert seine IT-Services durch die Übernahme von Corelia und unterstützt die digitale Transformation seiner Kunden

(PRESSEMITTEILUNG) LONDON, 4-Jan-2023 — /EuropaWire/ — Ricoh (TYO: 7752), das japanische multinationale Imaging- und Elektronikunternehmen gab bekannt, dass Ricoh France Corelia, ein in Paris ansässiges IT-Dienstleistungsunternehmen, übernommen hat. um die eigenen IT-Services auszubauen und seine Kunden bei der digitalen Transformation … Read the full press release

Tradeweb Municipal Ai-Price now available for customers of SIX, a globally operating financial data expert

(PRESS RELEASE) ZURICH, 4-Oct-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — SIX Group, the operator of the infrastructure for the Swiss financial centre, has announced that the Tradeweb Municipal Ai-Price, a provider of daily pricing on over 960,000 municipal bonds, will now be available … Read the full press release

Open GI Group’s subsidiary MLP NEWCO 1 LIMITED, the group’s AI and ML experts, appointed Damian Baxter as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO)

(PRESS RELEASE) WORCESTER, UK, 16-Mar-2022 — /EuropaWire/ — Open GI Group, a specialist insurance software provider, has announced that its subsidiary Machine Learning Programs (MLP Newco 1), data, AI, and machine learning experts, will appoint Damian Baxter as its new … Read the full press release

New Institute for Interdisciplinary Data Science and Artificial Intelligence launches at University of Birmingham

(PRESS RELEASE) BIRMINGHAM, 22-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — University of Birmingham, a world top 100 university and part of the prestigious Russell Group, has announced the launch of a new institute that aims at driving forward the use of big data … Read the full press release

French product management consulting company BENEXT to join Accenture’s OCTO Technology and expand global capabilities of Accenture Cloud First

Acquisition would bolster Accenture Cloud First services and skills in product management and agile transformation (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 7-Sep-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Accenture (NYSE: ACN), a global professional services company with leading capabilities in digital, cloud and security, has announced … Read the full press release

Amey Consulting to create next generation of young engineers with new four-degree apprenticeship programmes

(PRESS RELEASE) OXFORD, 18-Jan-2021 — /EuropaWire/ — Amey Consulting announces the launch of four fully funded degree apprenticeship programmes. These programmes, which will be supported by several universities will help bring new talent into the industry across Civil Engineering, Data … Read the full press release