Tag Archives: France

Thales to Develop AURORE, Europe’s Largest Low-Orbit Space Surveillance Radar, for the French Defence Procurement Agency

(IN BRIEF) Thales has received a contract from France’s Defence Procurement Agency (DGA) to develop AURORE, a new low Earth orbit surveillance radar under the ARES program (Action and Space Resilience). Designed and built in France, AURORE will be Europe’s … Read the full press release

VINCI launches real-traffic test of “Charge as you drive” system for electric vehicles on the A10 motorway in France

(IN BRIEF) VINCI Autoroutes, together with Electreon, VINCI Construction, Gustave Eiffel University, and Hutchinson, has initiated the world’s first real-traffic trial of a dynamic induction charging system for electric vehicles on France’s A10 motorway. The “Charge as you drive” project … Read the full press release

ABB and Enedis Strengthen Partnership to Accelerate France’s Grid Decarbonization and Modernization

(IN BRIEF) ABB and Enedis have signed a new five-year framework agreement, extendable to eight years, to modernize and decarbonize France’s electricity distribution network. Building on their 2017 collaboration to phase out SF6 gas from medium-voltage switchgear, the renewed partnership … Read the full press release

Oteis acquires GreenFlex from TotalEnergies to create a leading sustainability and engineering consultancy

(IN BRIEF) TotalEnergies has agreed to sell its sustainability-focused subsidiary GreenFlex to the French consulting and engineering group Oteis, aligning with its strategy to concentrate on energy production and supply. Oteis, which employs over 800 people and operates across 30 … Read the full press release

Renewed three-year alliance between TotalEnergies and Colas advances decarbonization of global construction operations

(IN BRIEF) Bouygues Group subsidiary Colas and TotalEnergies have renewed their three-year partnership to accelerate the decarbonization of the construction industry in France and beyond. The collaboration focuses on deploying biofuels such as hydrotreated vegetable oil (HVO), renewable electricity, electric … Read the full press release

wpd Solar France Breaks Ground on 140 MW Marcy Project Integrating Clean Energy with Agricultural Land Use

(IN BRIEF) wpd solar France has started construction on the 140.6 MWp Marcy solar park in Nièvre, central France — a landmark project that merges renewable energy generation with sustainable agriculture. Developed with Cryo, the initiative reclaims 632 hectares for … Read the full press release

EIB and BRED Banque Populaire Join Forces to Unlock €800 Million in Financing for SMEs and Sustainable Growth in France’s Overseas Territories

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank and BRED Banque Populaire have launched their first joint financing program to support SMEs and mid-cap companies in France’s overseas territories, mobilizing a total of €800 million. Backed by an EIB loan of €400 … Read the full press release

Daimler Truck partners with Arquus to unveil next-generation tactical vehicle for European defense forces

(IN BRIEF) Daimler Truck and Arquus have unveiled the Zetros by Arquus, a new military truck that merges Daimler Truck’s 6×6 Mercedes-Benz Zetros chassis with Arquus’ expertise in military adaptation and integration. Presented at the Forum Entreprises Défense 2025 in … Read the full press release

Atos Group’s Eviden Integrates Cosmian’s KMS to Enhance Encryption, Confidential Computing, and Post-Quantum Security

(IN BRIEF) Eviden, part of the Atos Group, has expanded its cybersecurity portfolio by integrating Cosmian’s Key Management System (KMS), reinforcing France’s and Europe’s expertise in sovereign cryptography. This integration enhances Eviden’s encryption and data security capabilities with technologies such … 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

IKEA launches global långbord events to celebrate Cooking & Eating Year and bring communities together

(IN BRIEF) IKEA is launching its first-ever global celebration of the Swedish långbord, with more than 200 stores in at least 14 markets hosting communal dining events beginning September 13. The initiative marks the start of Cooking & Eating Year, … Read the full press release

Enea and Custocy deliver AI-powered NDR to secure 25,000 assets for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council

(IN BRIEF) Enea has partnered with French cybersecurity company Custocy to provide advanced network visibility and threat detection technology for the Haute-Garonne Departmental Council, protecting 25,000 assets across 1,500 subnets. This large-scale deployment, the first of its kind in France … Read the full press release

ASML invests €1.3 billion in Mistral AI and launches long-term collaboration to advance semiconductor and AI innovation

(IN BRIEF) ASML Holding NV and Mistral AI have entered into a strategic long-term partnership aimed at integrating AI into ASML’s lithography systems and operations to deliver faster innovation and greater performance for customers. Alongside the collaboration, ASML will lead … Read the full press release

flatexDEGIRO brings low-cost crypto trading to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria as rollout expands

(IN BRIEF) flatexDEGIRO has expanded its crypto trading services to France, the Netherlands, Spain, and Austria, extending access to more than two million customers across Europe. Building on its launch in Germany in December 2024 and recognition as “Best Crypto … Read the full press release

RWE commissions five new renewable projects in France delivering 83 MW of clean energy for 40,000 households

(IN BRIEF) RWE has strengthened its renewable energy portfolio in France by commissioning four new wind farms and one solar plant with a combined capacity of 83 MW. Located across Hauts-de-France, Normandy, and Nouvelle-Aquitaine, the projects can supply enough green … Read the full press release

Continental Survey Reveals How Fleet Operators in UK, France and Germany Differ on Digital and Sustainability Strategies

(IN BRIEF) Continental’s “The Future of Fleets” study, surveying 850 managers across Europe and North America, reveals that 76 percent of fleets face rising operating costs and 46 percent fear broader economic threats. The research illuminates marked differences in each country’s appetite … Read the full press release

INSEAD Extends Final MBA Deadline and Doubles Scholarships to Support Global Talent for January 2026

(IN BRIEF) INSEAD has extended the final Round 4 deadline for its January 2026 MBA intake to 26 August 2025 in response to a surge in candidates facing delays and disruptions. To further support high-potential applicants, the school has also … Read the full press release

Alfa Laval Integrates Fives Energy Cryogenics to Expand Cryogenic Solutions for LNG and Green Gases

(IN BRIEF) Alfa Laval has completed the acquisition of Fives Energy Cryogenics, enhancing its portfolio with specialized cryogenic heat exchangers and pumps for LNG, hydrogen, CO₂, and nitrogen applications. This move strengthens Alfa Laval’s position in the LNG market and … Read the full press release

Airbus Taps ENGIE for 20% Energy Savings and 85% Emissions Cut across 22 European Facilities

(IN BRIEF) ENGIE will support Airbus’s goal to cut energy use by 20% and greenhouse gas emissions by 85% across its 22 European sites by 2030. A Paris Air Show–signed framework agreement tasks ENGIE with deploying heat-pump and biomass boiler … Read the full press release

Bizzy lance son agent commercial en France : un assistant intelligent qui automatise la prospection

L’agent intelligent de Bizzy identifie, qualifie et enrichit les leads entrants et sortants (ACTUALITÉ EN BREF) Bizzy, plateforme commerciale basée sur l’IA, lance en France son nouvel agent commercial intelligent conçu pour automatiser et optimiser la génération de leads. Cet … Read the full press release