Tag Archives: digital transformation

Nokia Expands Strategic Partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom to Accelerate 5G Deployment Across Europe and Africa

(IN BRIEF) Nokia has extended its strategic partnership with Vodafone and Vodacom under Vodafone’s five-year RAN investment programme, reinforcing its leadership in 5G infrastructure across Europe and Africa. The collaboration will see Nokia deploy equipment from its AirScale RAN portfolio, … Read the full press release

e& UAE Partners with Ericsson to Deploy Cloud-Native 5G Core Infrastructure for Advanced Digital Services

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and e& UAE have entered a multi-year partnership to modernize e& UAE’s 5G Core Network with Ericsson’s dual-mode 5G Core solution. The upgrade, announced at GITEX GLOBAL 2025, introduces advanced cloud-native applications running on both Ericsson and … Read the full press release

Energy Digital Twin and Renewable Initiatives Cut Emissions at Hexagon’s Italian Plants

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon is driving a comprehensive digital and energy transformation at its Moncalieri and Grugliasco plants in northern Italy as part of its global efficiency programme. Using Leica 3D scanning to develop an energy Digital Twin, the company has … Read the full press release

Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela Advance Quantum-Enhanced Credit Risk Modeling with Photonic Processors

(IN BRIEF) Crédit Agricole CIB and Quandela have revealed the results of their collaboration on developing a hybrid classical-quantum algorithm that improves credit default risk prediction models. Validated for the first time using photonic quantum processors, the solution demonstrates enhanced … Read the full press release

Hexagon drives national conversation on smart manufacturing transformation with new “Race to Innovate” event series

(IN BRIEF) Hexagon’s Manufacturing Intelligence division has launched the “Race to Innovate” Tour, a four-city U.S. event series focused on tackling key challenges in manufacturing, including workforce shortages, outdated technology, and efficiency gaps. Scheduled stops in Charlotte, Novi, Tempe, and … Read the full press release

Ingka Group boosts e-commerce growth with AI-driven logistics acquisition of Locus

(IN BRIEF) Ingka Investments, the investment arm of Ingka Group — IKEA’s largest retail operator — has acquired U.S.-based logistics technology company Locus to strengthen IKEA’s digital and fulfilment capabilities. Locus’s AI-driven logistics platform optimizes delivery routes, resource allocation, and … Read the full press release

fibertime and Nokia Partner to Deliver High-Speed Internet Access to Underserved South African Communities

(IN BRIEF) Nokia and fibertime™ have deepened their partnership to expand fiber broadband connectivity to 400,000 additional homes in South Africa’s underserved townships and communities. The project, part of fibertime’s goal to connect 2 million households by 2028, utilizes Nokia’s … Read the full press release

Brussels gathering highlights women-led leadership as key to Europe’s green economy and energy independence

(IN BRIEF) The Women Climate Leaders Network (WCLN) held its mid-year hybrid meeting in Brussels, gathering women leaders from all EU Member States, policymakers, and experts to accelerate Europe’s green transition. Discussions centered on funding for green SMEs and scale-ups, … Read the full press release

Intracom Telecom-BroadbandOne Strategic partnership brings fiber-like gigabit connectivity via Fixed Wireless Access to underserved U.S. business markets

(IN BRIEF) Intracom Telecom and BroadbandOne have partnered to roll out high-capacity enterprise broadband services across Georgia, Louisiana, Texas, Oklahoma, and Florida. The initiative combines Intracom Telecom’s WiBAS™ G5 mmWave FWA technology with BroadbandOne’s Telco as a Service (TaaS) model … Read the full press release

Early closing of Megawork deal strengthens GFT’s SAP services and expands reach in Brazil

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies SE has completed its acquisition of Brazilian SAP specialist Megawork earlier than planned, closing the deal in September instead of the fourth quarter of 2025. The move strengthens GFT’s SAP Cloud ERP business, adding more than … 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

Riverty rolls out new multi-market customer service platform built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 with AI and empathy at its core

(IN BRIEF) Riverty has launched a new AI-powered customer service platform developed with Cluster Reply, setting new standards for human-centric engagement in the fintech sector. Built on Microsoft Dynamics 365 Customer Service and enhanced with intelligent routing, context recognition, and … Read the full press release

Acuity Knowledge Partners expands AI capabilities with acquisition of European digital transformation firm Ascent

(IN BRIEF) Acuity Knowledge Partners has agreed to acquire Ascent, a European leader in AI-powered digital transformation services, in a deal expected to close on 30 September 2025. The acquisition will expand Acuity’s Data and Technology Services division, adding 550 … Read the full press release

Prosus backs Urban Company’s $3 billion IPO on NSE and BSE, retaining long-term stake in India’s leading home services platform

(IN BRIEF) Prosus has reaffirmed its long-term commitment to Urban Company after the home services platform listed on NSE and BSE at a $3 billion valuation. Prosus, an investor since 2021, retains its ~7% stake as the company enters a … Read the full press release

European LoRaWAN Push in Latin America

How European companies shaped Latin America’s LoRaWAN landscape—from Everynet’s Brazil Foundations to Netmore’s Network Takeover—pioneering neutral-host networks, supplying carrier-grade infrastructure, scaling platforms, and culminating in Netmore’s assumption of American Tower’s operations in Brazil. (NEWS) BRUSSELS / SÃO PAULO, 17-Sep-2025 — … Read the full press release

Brazil’s booming IoT market drives Netmore to take over American Tower’s LoRaWAN operations, building on Everynet acquisition to reinforce Latin American leadership

(NEWS) Stockholm / São Paulo, 17-Sep-2025 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish IoT network operator Netmore Group has officially assumed commercial operations of American Tower Corporation’s LoRaWAN network in Brazil, according to a press announcement made on EuropaWire yesterday.  Under the agreement, … Read the full press release

Netmore Assumes Commercial Operations of American Tower LoRaWAN Network in Brazil in Strategic Transition

(IN BRIEF) Netmore Group has expanded its presence in Brazil by taking over the commercial operations of the LoRaWAN network previously managed by American Tower Corporation (ATC). The company will now oversee customer relationships, network management, and service delivery, ensuring … Read the full press release

Capgemini and LIMRA report shows younger generations demand living benefits and digital-first life insurance solutions

(IN BRIEF) Capgemini and LIMRA’s World Life Insurance Report 2026 reveals that while 68% of adults under 40 view life insurance as vital for financial security, many are deterred by outdated offerings, complex processes, and the absence of benefits they … 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

Telefónica Global Solutions earns leadership position in NaaS market with award-winning Dynamic Network platform

(IN BRIEF) Telefónica Global Solutions (TGS) has been named a leader in the QKS Group SPARK Matrix™ for Network as a Service (Q2 2025), with its Dynamic Network solution praised for both technology excellence and customer impact. Built on an … Read the full press release