(IN BRIEF) KUKA has contributed to the launch of the world’s first robot-operated restaurant with artificial intelligence (AI) at Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport. The SELF restaurant uses a KUKA robotic arm and advanced machine vision to autonomously manage and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Electronics & Machinery, Financial, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology
Tagged AI, airport dining, Areas, artificial intelligence, automation, Fernando Sanchez, food industry, food service, INNOVATION, Josep Tarradellas Barcelona-El Prat Airport, KUKA, KUKA Iberia, KUKA robotic arm, machine vision, Operational Efficiency, personalized experience, reduced waste, resource management, robotics, SELF project, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) EY introduced the Telecom.ai agentic solution at MWC Barcelona 2025, an AI-driven suite for telecommunications providers that enhances operations in finance, network management, customer service, and content lifecycle. A key feature is the Contract Intelligence (CI) agent, which … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged AI agents, AI Enterprise, AI-powered decision-making., automation, Chris Penrose, CI agent, contract analysis, Contract Intelligence, customer experience, EY, EY Telecom.ai, financial forecasting, MWC Barcelona 2025, NeMo Guardrails, NeMo Retriever, NIM microservices, NVIDIA, Operational Efficiency, Paolo Canale, real-time insights, telecom providers, telecommunications, vendor contracts
(IN BRIEF) Pearson has promoted Sharon Hague to President of its English Language Learning (ELL) division, effective 3 March. Hague, a 25-year veteran of Pearson, will oversee the company’s expansion into key global markets and lead the development of AI-driven … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Education, Internet & Online, Management, News, United Kingdom
Tagged AI-powered products, career growth, digital transformation, educator, ELL division, English language assessments, English Language Learning, Gio Giovannelli, global teams, international markets, Joint Council for Qualifications, K-12 assessments, Lifelong Learning, lifelong learning opportunities, Omar Abbosh, Operational Efficiency, Oxford, Pearson, Pearson’s UK Publishing Association, professional and personal benefits, sales growth, school qualifications, Sharon Hague, teaching background
(IN BRIEF) EBRD Venture Capital has led a $44 million Series B investment round for Nomagic, a Polish robotics company specializing in autonomous systems for logistics and e-commerce. The funding will support the company’s product development and expand its market … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Poland, Technology
Tagged 3PLs, AI, AI-powered robotic picking, Almaz Capital, artificial intelligence, Bruno Lusic, Central and Eastern Europe, E-Commerce, e-commerce distributors, early-stage investments, EBRD Venture Capital, fashion, groceries, growth-stage investments, Kacper Nowicki, Khosla Ventures, labour shortages, logistics, marketing, Nomagic, Operational Efficiency, pharmaceuticals, Poland, Product Development, retail, robot-as-a-service, robotics, sales, Series B funding, supply chain, technology companies, warehouse automation
(IN BRIEF) The EBRD is lending €10 million to Raiffeisen Bank Bosnia and Herzegovina under the Go Digital in Western Balkans Programme, aimed at boosting SMEs’ competitiveness through digitalisation, sustainability, and green economy technologies. The programme is supported by EU … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Bosnia and Herzegovina, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Small Business, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged Antonella Di Sandri, automation, Bosnia and Herzegovina, competitiveness, digital technologies, digital transformation, digitalisation, EBRD, EBRD investments, EU funding, EU grants, EU Support, financing, Global Competitiveness, Go Digital in Western Balkans Programme, green economy, green economy technologies, Inclusive Growth, INNOVATION, Operational Efficiency, private sector, Raiffeisen Bank, Rainer Schnabl, Regional integration, SMEs, Stela Melnic, sustainability, Technical Assistance, trade potential, women-led businesses
(IN BRIEF) Xwatch Safety Solutions, part of Hexagon, is unveiling the MK2 system at Bauma 2025, a cutting-edge safety and control system designed to enhance construction operations with improved precision and efficiency. The MK2 system builds upon the previous MK1, … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Construction, Financial, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Sweden, Technology
Tagged bauma 2025, construction operations, construction safety, Dan Leaney, digital transformation, Fleet Safety, heavy construction industry, Hexagon, Hitachi, hydraulic valve blocks, MK2 system, OEM displays, OEM machine integration, Operational Efficiency, proportional motion control, Rated Capacity Indicator, RCI, safety awareness, safety technology, sustainable practices, telematics, teletechnology, Xwatch Safety Solutions
(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Business IoT has partnered with Saudi telecommunications leader Mobily to expand its IoT connectivity services in Saudi Arabia. This collaboration grants Vodafone Business IoT customers access to Mobily’s extensive network, ensuring secure and reliable connectivity for IoT … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Internet & Online, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Telecom, United Kingdom
Tagged advanced IoT technologies, cross-border connectivity, digital transformation, Erik Brenneis, eSIM, investment opportunities, IoT connectivity, IoT devices, Middle East, Mobily, network coverage, Operational Efficiency, partnership, private sector, public sector, regulatory compliance, Salman Al-Badran, Saudi Arabia, Vodafone Business IoT, Vodafone Global SIM+
(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has granted a €30 million green loan to Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A (ACA), marking the first such loan to a company in Abruzzo. The financing, backed by InvestEU, will support ACA’s efforts to … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Italy, Luxembourg, Management, News, Technology
Tagged ACA, Acquedotto Pugliese, Azienda Comprensoriale Acquedottistica S.p.A, Chieti, climate events, climate resilience, droughts, EIB, ETRA, European Investment Bank, Giovanna Brandelli, green finance, green loan, InvestEU, Iren, Italy, Italy water sector, Milena Messori, Operational Efficiency, partnership, Pescara, Pescara city, sustainability, sustainable projects, Teramo, utility services, Valle Umbra Servizi, wastewater management, water infrastructure, water network, water quality, water resources, water services, €20 million tranche, €30 million loan
(IN BRIEF) Repsol is enhancing its Digital Program by incorporating AI agents in partnership with Accenture, utilizing the NVIDIA AI platform. This collaboration aims to improve operational efficiency, streamline processes, and deliver a more personalized customer experience, as well as … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Spain, Technology
Tagged Accenture, AI agents, AI Integration, AI Refinery™, AI-driven agents, competitive advantage, customer experience, Digital Program, Digital Twins, energy sector, generative AI, industrial maintenance, INNOVATION, Josu Jon Imaz, Julie Sweet, logistics, NVIDIA AI platform, Operational Efficiency, partnership, productivity, Repsol, robotic solutions, sustainability, technology, training programs, workforce development
(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility has secured its first order for Vectron locomotives equipped with a battery power module that allows them to operate over short distances without overhead power lines, making them ideal for last-mile operations and shunting tasks. JeMyn … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, Germany, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics
Tagged 2, 600 locomotives, battery power module, CO2 emissions, Emissions Reduction, European rail transport, Future of Rail Freight Transport program, intelligent battery management system, JeMyn AG, last-mile operation, lithium-ion battery, modular design, noise pollution, Operational Efficiency, Raiffeisen Schweiz Genossenschaft, shunting locomotives, Siemens Mobility, sustainable rail transport, Vectron fleet, Vectron locomotives, Widmer Rail Services
(IN BRIEF) Thales has partnered with the Georgia Department of Driver Services (DDS) to deploy 30 self-service enrollment kiosks across 23 locations, improving the customer experience by offering quicker and more efficient services for tasks such as license renewals and … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Financial, France, Government, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Security & Safety, Technology
Tagged address changes, biometric solutions, credential issuance, customer experience, DDS, driving history reports, enrollment kiosks, Georgia Department of Driver Services, kiosk expansion, license renewals, North America, Operational Efficiency, partnership, security by design, self-service kiosks, self-service technology, Spencer R. Moore, Thales, touch-screen interface, Tyson Moler
(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) has approved a €35 million loan to Crnogorski Elektrodistributivni Sistem (CEDIS) to enhance Montenegro’s energy infrastructure. The funding will be used to introduce advanced SCADA and ADMS systems, along with … Read the full press release
Posted in Banks, Business, Economy, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, Montenegro, News, Technology, United Kingdom
Tagged ADMS, CEDIS, competitiveness, Crnogorski Elektrodistributivni Sistem, Cybersecurity, digitalisation, EBRD, Elektroprivreda Crne Gore, Energy Community, energy efficiency, energy sector, energy transition, EPCG, EU, European Bank for Reconstruction and Development, funding, Green Energy, infrastructure upgrades, Montenegro, Operational Efficiency, partnership, Remon Zakaria, renewable energy, SCADA system, smart meters, sustainability, sustainable energy, technical losses, Vladimir Ivanović, Western Balkans Investment Framework
(IN BRIEF) Engepack, Brazil’s leading PET packaging manufacturer, has partnered with ABL to conduct an operational excellence audit at its Simões Filho plant. The audit will evaluate asset management systems to enhance efficiency, reduce risks, and ensure the plant operates … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Energy, Gas & Oil, Environment, Financial, Government, Industrial, Infrastructure & Utilities, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged ABL, Asset Integrity Management, Brazil, business performance improvement, Engepack, engineering analysis, Manufacturing, Operational Efficiency, operational excellence audit, partnership, PET packaging, Peter Adam, return on investment, Rio de Janeiro, risk mitigation, sustainability
(IN BRIEF) Telstra and Accenture have proposed a joint venture to accelerate Telstra’s data and AI initiatives, aiming to enhance network leadership, customer experience, and operational efficiency. The JV will combine resources from both companies to modernize Telstra’s data and … Read the full press release
Posted in Artificial Intelligence (AI), Business, Financial, Government, Industrial, Investment, Ireland, Management, News, Technology
Tagged Accenture, agentic AI, AI providers, AI roadmap, AI technology, AI tools, AI-driven reinvention, CEO, Chair, critical skills, Customer Experiences, Data & AI teams, data and AI strategy, data providers, industry solutions, joint venture, Julie Sweet, network services, Operational Efficiency, partnership, Quantium Telstra, Responsible AI, Silicon Valley, Software Engineering & IT division, strategic partners, Telstra, Telstra’s data strategy, vendor partnerships, Vicki Brady, workforce fluency
(IN BRIEF) Marks & Spencer (M&S) has announced the addition of 85 zero and low-emission vehicles to its logistics fleet as part of its Plan A strategy to achieve Net Zero by 2040. This includes five battery-electric heavy goods vehicles … Read the full press release
Posted in Apparel, Fashion & Beauty, Business, Environment, Financial, Industrial, Investment, Management, News, Technology, Transportation & Logistics, United Kingdom
Tagged battery-electric heavy goods vehicles, biomethane, clean energy, cleaner alternatives, CNG, CO2 emissions, compressed natural gas vehicles, eFREIGHT 2030 project, electric lorries, electric vehicles, Food logistics, Future of Roads Minister, GREEN HYDROGEN, Head of Group Transport, HGVs, Iveco, Julian Bailey, Lilian Greenwood, low-emission vehicles, M&S, Marks & Spencer, Net-Zero by 2040, Operational Efficiency, partnership, Plan A strategy, Renault Trucks, renewable fuel, solar power, supply chain logistics, supply chain transformation, sustainability, sustainable transport, Transport Decarbonization, UK Government, UK Government investment, wind power, zero-emission HGVs, Zero-emission vehicles, £2.3 billion, £200 million
(IN BRIEF) Symrise has completed the expansion of its food and beverage (F&B) powder blending facility in Jinqiao, Shanghai, marking a significant step in enhancing its production capabilities and operational efficiency. The new state-of-the-art blender in the seasoning plant increases … Read the full press release
Posted in Business, Chemicals, Food & Beverage, Germany, Industrial, Investment
Tagged blender installation, Chinese market, F&B powder blending, food and beverage industry, Global President F&B, high-quality products, INNOVATION, Jinqiao, Kapil Sethia, manufacturing capabilities, Operational Efficiency, Operational Excellence, production capacity, Robert Marti, seasoning plant, Shanghai, STRATEGY, Symrise, Walter Ribeiro
(IN BRIEF) Holcim is accelerating its adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) across its global manufacturing network, with plans to implement AI at over 100 plants worldwide by 2028. Already operational at 45 sites to predict and prevent failures, Holcim aims … Read the full press release
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