(PRESS RELEASE) STOCKHOLM, 24-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Swedish multinational networking and telecommunications company Ericsson announces that its Croatian associated company Ericsson Nikola Tesla (ZSE: ERNT-R-A) has been selected by Croatian communications service provider Hrvatski Telekom as its sole supplier of … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Croatia, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, News, Sweden, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 5G radio access network, Arun Bansal, CROATIA, digitalization, Ericsson, Hrvatski Telekom, Kostas Nebis, mobile broadband, networks, radio, radio system, RAN, technology
The 27th round of the TOP 100 innovation competition underlines Hansgrohe SE’s outstanding innovative strength (PRESS RELEASE) SCHILTACH, 22-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Germany based leading taps, showerheads and shower systems manufacturer Hansgrohe Group has announced it has been distinguished as one … Read the full press release
Posted in Awards, Germany, News, Technology
Tagged AXOR, compamedia, Competition, digitalization, Hansgrohe Group, INNOVATION, innovators, Klaus Grohe, novel shower system, Prof. Dr. Nikolaus Franke, Ranga Yogeshwar, Steffen Erath
(PRESS RELEASE) PARIS, 15-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — In today’s fast-paced business environment, organizations understand the need to join forces and take advantage of combined expertise to effectively drive success. This is the reason why Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier and Orange … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, France, Germany, Internet & Online, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 4G LTE, 5G, Deutsche Telekom Global Carrier, digitalization, Emmanuel Rochas, IPX, IPX services, LTE-M, mobile services, NB-IoT, Orange International Carriers, POCs, Rolf Nafziger, SECURITY, VoLTE
Capgemini and BlackLine form global strategic alliance to enable organizations to optimize their finance and accounting processes (PRESS RELEASE) PARIS/ LOS ANGELES, CA, U.S.A., 8-Jun-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Global leader in consulting, technology, professional, and outsourcing services, Capgemini announces global … Read the full press release
A range of digital offerings make it easier to access new and used cars Rollout of online reservation system in European markets In Germany: online platform for purchasing new cars from dealer stock (PRESS RELEASE) INGOLSTADT, 27-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, France, Germany, News, Retail
Tagged AUDI AG, car dealer, car sales, coronavirus, COVID-19, digital solutions, digitalization, e-commerce solutions, Martin Wallenborn, Sven Schuwirth
(PRESS RELEASE) ALCOBENDAS, Spain, 19-May-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Minsait, an Indra company, and Bankia have signed an agreement to develop tools that can prevent, detect and contain trends or patterns of fraud and cybersecurity anomalies through artificial intelligence. Both with … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 17-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Multinational engineering and technology group Bosch has announced it is establishing a new division aimed at housing its internet of things (IoT) activities. The new subsidiary will be called Bosch.IO (legal entity Bosch.IO … Read the full press release
Posted in Electronics & Machinery, Germany, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged AI, AI experts, Annett Fischer, Big Data, Bosch, Bosch Software Innovations GmbH, Bosch.IO, cloud specialists, connected mobility, digitalization, Dr. Aleksandar Mitrovic, Dr. Stefan Ferber, IoT, IoT projects, IoT Solutions, IoT Suite, Machine Learning, Michael Bolle, project managers, security cameras, Sensors, solution architects, update firmware over the air, UX designers, Yvonne Reckling
(PRESS RELEASE) HELSINKI, 10-Feb-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Wärtsilä announces collaboration with classification society DNV GL. In a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed by Roger Holm, President, Wärtsilä Marine and Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, CEO, DNV GL – Maritime, both companies agreed to … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Finland, Industrial, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Andrea Morgante, autonomous ships, Big Data, cyber-security, data sharing, decarbonisation, digital transformation, digitalization, DNV GL, Knut Ørbeck-Nilssen, marine, Roger Holm, Wärtsilä
(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 22-Jan-2020 — /EuropaWire/ — Leading road freight services, DHL Freight, implements single Transport Management System (TMS) called ‘EVO’ catering all DHL freight operations in Europe. The IT system, EVO – comes from the term “evolution”, creates an … Read the full press release
The collaboration between MIT and Eni on low-carbon energy research and technologies renewed (PRESS RELEASE) MILAN, 18-Oct-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Eni’s tenure as a Founding Member of the MITEI has just been extended through 2023. It is a joint collaboration … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Italy, News, Science, Technology
Tagged AI, Antonio Torralba, artificial-intelligence, carbon capture, carbon emissions, circular economy, Claudio Descalzi, climate crisis, data-driven innovation, decarbonizing global energy systems, delivering transformative new technology, digitalization, energy research, energy storage, fusion, fusion energy, low-carbon energy, Machine Intelligence, MIT, MIT Quest for Intelligence, MIT’s Quest, nanotechnologies, RESEARCH, Robert C. Armstrong, Solar, solar energy, solar photovoltaics
(PRESS RELEASE) MUNICH, 9-Sep-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Munich Re has just announced it is introducing two new digital solutions, Wildfire Risk Score and Remote Industries, that are aimed at making claims settlement considerably easier for insurance companies, thus accelerating indemnification … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Insurance, Internet & Online, News, Society, Technology, Telecom
Tagged aerial photographs, AI, algorithms, chat bots, digital solutions, digitalization, digitisation, efficient claims handling, evaluate wildfire risks, extremely high-risk area, Faith Thoms, high-resolution aerial imagery, hurricanes, indemnification, insurance, insurance claims, insurers, Jodi Dorman, Jörg Allgäuer, Munich Re, Munich Re Remote Industries, natural hazards area, recording of damages, reinsurers, Torsten Jeworrek, wildfire, Wildfire Risk Score
(PRESS RELEASE) ESSEN, 19-Aug-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — thyssenkrupp Materials Services announces investment of around 70 million euros in the modernization and expansion of its European warehousing and logistics network. thyssenkrupp Materials Services will build a state-of-the-art logistics center and new … Read the full press release
(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 28-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro has just launched its new Solution Center for intelligently presenting its products on the web. The new Covestro Solution Center is a key part of Covestro’s digitalization strategy. It will feature over 2,000 … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Chemicals, Construction, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Technology
Tagged comparing products, Covestro, Covestro Solution Center, digitalization, downloading data sheets, high-tech polymer materials, Karsten Malsch, Petra Schäfer, polymer, polymer industry
EMA, MHRA and FDA among regulatory agencies participating (PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN, 10-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — The Parenteral Drug Association (PDA) is excited to host its 4th Annual European Meeting: Global Healthcare of the Present and the Future, June 25-26 in … Read the full press release
Posted in France, Germany, Healthcare, Ireland, Media, Netherlands, News, Pharma & Biotech, Science, Switzerland, United Kingdom
Tagged 4th PDA European Annual Meeting, Amsterdam, automation, Basel, Berlin, biopharmaceuticals, data quality management, data science, digitalization, Dublin, EMA, European Medicines Agency, FDA, Felix G. Rebitschek, Healthcare, HPRA, London, Manufacturing, manufacturing technologies, Max Planck Institute, medicines, MHRA, Paris, PDA, pharmaceuticals, PIC/S, regulators, Virtual Reality, Walter Morris, WHO, Zurich
New CEO will focus on plugging customers’ skills gap (PRESS RELEASE) OSLO, 3-Jun-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Kenneth Vareide will lead DNV GL’s Digital Solutions business practice. DNV GL’s Digital Solutions offer solutions for managing risk and improving asset performance. DNV … Read the full press release
Posted in Energy, Gas & Oil, Management, News, Norway, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged cyber-security, digital advisory services, digital transformations, digitalization, DNV GL, DNV GL’s Digital Solutions, ENERGY, Fourth Industrial Revolution, Healthcare, Kenneth Vareide, maritime, Nauticus, quality assurance, Remi Eriksen, risk management, Sesam, Synergi, Veracity
Record levels in earnings and profitability during FY 2018 Dividend of 1.85 euros per preferred share proposed (record +3.4% increase) The implementation of strategic priorities made very good progress Full-year outlook 2019 confirmed (PRESS RELEASE) DÜSSELDORF, 8-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, News
Tagged challenging market environment, digital transformation, digitalization, diversity, dividend increase, Dr. Simone Bagel-Trah, FY 2018, growth opportunities, Henkel, Henkel 2020+, Henkel Annual General Meeting 2019, Henkel dividend in FY 2018, Henkel earnings, Henkel Full-year outlook 2019 confirmed, Henkel FY 2018, Henkel profitability, Kathrin Menges, plastics, social responsibility, Sylvie Nicol
ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer gives a glimpse into the factory of the future to Federal Chancellor Angela Merkel and the Swedish Prime Minister Stefan Löfven (PRESS RELEASE) HANOVER, 1-Apr-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — ABB CEO Ulrich Spiesshofer explained how robots and … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Marketing, News, Sweden, Switzerland, Technology
Tagged ABB, Angela Merkel, Anja Karliczek, automation, Bernd Althusmann, digitalization, electrification, Factory of the Future, German Chancellor, Hannover Messe, Hans-Georg Krabbe, Jacob Wallenberg, PM of Sweden, robotics, robots, smart digital technologies, Stefan Löfven, Stefan Weil, Sweden, Ulrich Spiesshofer, YuMi
(PRESS RELEASE) BONN, 28-Mar-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — At the Deutsche Telekom‘s 2019 shareholders meeting CEO Tim Höttges boldly outlined that the company is strongly committed to sharing and participation. “Participation in the possibilities offered by the internet. Participation in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom
Tagged 5G, 5G network, Deutsche Telekom, digitalization, dividend, EBITDA, EWE, Free cash flow, FTTC, FTTH, FY 2018, Glasfaser NordWest, MERGER, mobile communications, networks, Sprint, T-Mobile US, Tim Höttges
(PRESS RELEASE) BERLIN / MUNICH, 1-Feb-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Siemens AG shareholders have, with large majorities, approved the distribution of €3.80 dividend per share for the fiscal 2018. The ratification took place during the company’s 53rd ordinary Annual Shareholders’ Meeting. The FY 2018 dividend is higher than … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged automation, digitalization, dividend, electrification, Financial, FY2018, investors, Joe Kaeser, shareholders, Siemens AG
Strategic expansion of growth activities in Africa Participation in Partech Africa fund with focus on tech sector Fund aims for investment volume of around €100 million (PRESS RELEASE) GÜTERSLOH, 24-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Bertelsmann continues to expand its activities in Africa. … Read the full press release
Posted in Financial, Germany, Media, Small Business, Technology
Tagged Africa, Bertelsmann, BMG, digitalization, equity, fund, funding, Partech Africa fund, Penguin Random House, RTL Group, Saham Group, Shobhna Mohn, Startups, TradeDepot, VC, venture capital, Yoco
(PRESS RELEASE) LEVERKUSEN, 22-Jan-2019 — /EuropaWire/ — Covestro, one of the world’s leading polymer manufacturers, and the Haier Group, a major global brand for household appliances, have agreed to set up a joint laboratory in Qingdao, China, for the digitalization of appliance … Read the full press release
Posted in Chemicals, Electronics & Machinery, Germany, Industrial, News, Technology
Tagged appliance production, Big Data, chemical digitalization, CHINA, COSMOPlat, Covestro, digital transformation, digitalization, digitalization of appliance production, digitalization strategy, Dr. Michael Schmidt, Dr. Ulrich Liman, foam technologies, Haier Group, Haier Institute of Industrial Intelligence, household appliances, industrial automation, insulation, intelligent manufacturing, John Dou, mass customization, monitoring foam quality, polymers, polyurethane foaming, polyurethane technologies, polyurethanes, Qingdao, refrigerator insulation, smart factory, smart production
Implementation of Henkel 2020+ well under way Preliminary results 2018: Good performance despite significant headwinds Stepping up investments in brands and innovations to capture growth opportunities in consumer businesses and accelerate digital transformation Outlook for fiscal 2019 reflecting increased growth … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Chemicals, Commodities, Economy, Financial, Germany, Investment, Management
Tagged acquisitions, Adhesive Technologies, adhesives, Beauty Care, capex investments, Commodities, connectivity, currencies, detergents, digital transformation, digitalization, dividends, e-mobility, GROWTH, hair care, Hair Professional business, Hans Van Bylen, Henkel, Henkel 2020+, Industry 4.0, IoT, Persil, sustainability, sustainable profitable growth
European companies struggle to recruit and retain talent with digital skills Almost half (48%) lack cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and robotics skills Digitally mature companies record higher productivity and better top-line growth LONDON, 18-Dec-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Skill shortages in Europe are … Read the full press release
Posted in Economy, Education, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged AI, Andy Baldwin, Cybersecurity, David Storey, digital skills, digitalization, economy, Europe, EY, JOBS, robotics, shortage, Skill shortages in Europe, skills, survey, talent
Demonstrates real-world Intelligent Intersection in Walnut Creek, California Unveils broad portfolio for smart cities including City Fleet Management, Autonomous Shuttle (CUbE), Intelligent Street Lamp and Intelligent Wearables Displays how City Data as a Service enables Continental to provide interoperable, integrated … Read the full press release
Posted in Automotive, Germany, Infrastructure & Utilities, Internet & Online, Marketing, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged autonomous driving, CES 2019, CES2019, comfort, Continental, CUbE, digitalization, Helmut Matschi, Intelligent Wearable, Jeremy McClain, mobility, mobility intelligence, safety, Smart City, wearables
“Goods Compliance”: Deutsche Telekom doing away with paperwork A comprehensive package for performing and documenting test processes digitally No need for complex installation – for quick and easy entry into the Internet of Things BONN, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — “Goods Compliance” makes … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Internet & Online, Management, Technology, Telecom
Tagged checking, compliance, Deutsche Telekom, digitalization, IoT, monitoring, testing
Start-ups worldwide can apply with their solutions Up to €100,000 budget will be allocated in pilot projects The best solutions are rolled out across the company Ludwigshafen, Germany, 22-Nov-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — BASF is breaking new ground in the field … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Small Business, Technology
Tagged BASF, challenge, digitalization, HR, Performance Materials, sales, Smart Surface, Startups, Thomas Paschkowski
Siemens makes strong commitment for shaping the future of Germany as a location for industry Investment in the future of work in connection with manufacturing, researching, learning, and residential living in the new “Siemensstadt 2.0” Biggest single investment in the … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Industrial, Investment, Technology
Tagged Berlin, Cedrik Neike, digitalization, industrialization, investment, Joe Kaeser, Siemens, Siemens City, Siemensstadt, urbanization
Schindler forms robotics research collaboration with Council of Tall Buildings and Urban Habitat Ebikon, Switzerland, 17-Oct-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — Today Schindler announced the debut of its breakthrough Robotics Installation System for Elevators (R.I.S.E), paving the way for greater automation and … Read the full press release
Brand expects faster and more efficient development processes through virtual validation Volkswagen experts develop software for simulated environments and driving situations In the long term, test kilometers for validating automated driving could also be completed virtually WOLFSBURG, 25-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ … Read the full press release
DHL is in the process of developing its own parcel network in Switzerland. PRATTELN/BONN, 10-Sep-2018 — /EuropaWire/ — DHL is in the process of developing its own parcel network in Switzerland. The newly formed company DHL Parcel (Switzerland) AG is focusing … Read the full press release
Posted in Germany, Management, Switzerland, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged Achim Dünnwald, DHL, digitalization, eCommerce, Günter Birnstingl, logistics, parcel, parcel network, parcel_shipping, Switzerland