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Accenture Ventures Invests in QuantHealth to Accelerate AI-Powered Clinical Trial Design

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has announced a strategic investment through Accenture Ventures in QuantHealth, an AI-powered clinical trial design company specializing in cloud-based simulations for pharmaceutical and biotech companies. Using AI technology trained on extensive patient data and clinical trial information, … Read the full press release

Accenture Completes Acquisition of OnProcess Technology to Boost Supply Chain Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Accenture has successfully finalized its acquisition of OnProcess Technology, a provider of supply chain managed services known for its expertise in improving inventory management, enhancing operational efficiency, and addressing complex service challenges. With this acquisition, Accenture aims to … Read the full press release

Ipsotek Secures Contracts to Implement AI Video Analytics at Romanian Airports

(IN BRIEF) Ipsotek, a leader in AI-powered video analytics solutions, has been awarded three contracts to deploy advanced technology at Cluj, Sibiu, and Satu Mare airports in Romania. These contracts were obtained in collaboration with UTI Construction and Facility Management … Read the full press release

Wood Awarded Topsides Engineering Contract for Woodside Energy’s Trion FPU in the Gulf of Mexico

(IN BRIEF) Wood has secured a contract from HD Hyundai Heavy Industries to provide detailed engineering for the topsides facilities on Woodside Energy’s Trion Floating Production Unit (FPU) in the Gulf of Mexico. The Trion FPU, a greenfield development, represents … Read the full press release

Iberdrola Secures €300 Million Loan from World Bank’s IFC for Renewable Projects in Fossil Fuel-Dependent Nations

(IN BRIEF) Iberdrola has entered into a loan agreement with the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector investment arm of the World Bank, for €300 million, linked to ESG criteria, to support renewable energy projects in countries heavily reliant … Read the full press release

ORLEN Expands European Network with Acquisition of Doppler Energie’s Service Stations in Austria

(IN BRIEF) ORLEN has successfully acquired Doppler Energie, gaining a 100% stake in the company, which operates 267 service stations across Austria. With this acquisition, ORLEN’s network now includes nearly 3,500 modern service stations in seven European countries. The company … Read the full press release

DHL Partners with Astrobotic to Deliver Lunar Mementos: A Giant Leap in Space Logistics

(IN BRIEF) DHL, a global logistics leader, has collaborated with space technology company Astrobotic to make lunar deliveries a reality. As part of NASA’s Commercial Lunar Payload Services initiative, the Astrobotic Peregrine Lunar Lander successfully launched from Cape Canaveral, Florida, … Read the full press release

Vodafone Introduces Vodafone TV PLAY: A Smart Entertainment Hub with Voice Control and Immersive Audio

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone has launched Vodafone TV PLAY in Ireland, offering customers a comprehensive entertainment solution. This smart entertainment hub features hands-free voice control powered by Google Assistant, enabling users to effortlessly search for content, change channels, record shows, and … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Revolutionizes In-Car Assistance with Cerence Chat Pro and ChatGPT Integration at CES 2024

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Volkswagen announced the integration of ChatGPT, an AI-based chatbot, into its IDA voice assistant in select models, becoming the first volume manufacturer to offer ChatGPT as a standard feature in many production vehicles starting from … Read the full press release

EBRD Commits €100 Million to Taaleri SolarWind III Fund for Renewable Energy Projects

(IN BRIEF) The European Bank for Reconstruction and Development (EBRD) is investing up to €100 million in Taaleri SolarWind III, a fund managed by Finland-based Taaleri Energia. This investment aims to support the development of 800 MW of new renewable … Read the full press release

Denmark and Maersk Join Forces with India in Green Fuels Alliance to Accelerate Sustainable Energy Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Denmark has launched the Green Fuels Alliance India (GFAI) initiative in collaboration with A.P. Moller – Maersk and other organizations, aiming to boost sustainable energy solutions and advance their global goal of carbon neutrality. GFAI will foster innovation, … Read the full press release

Maersk Partners with Tamil Nadu Government to Boost Trade and Logistics Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) A.P. Moller – Maersk (Maersk) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 to explore strategic investment opportunities in land development for logistics hubs, warehousing … Read the full press release

Gut Microbiome Composition Linked to Reduced Risk of Graft Versus Host Disease After Stem Cell Transplantation

(IN BRIEF) Researchers from the Technical University of Munich (TUM) and the Universitätsklinikum Regensburg (UKR) have discovered that certain microbes in the gut can significantly reduce the occurrence of graft versus host disease (GvHD) following stem cell transplantation. By analyzing … Read the full press release

Infineon and Aurora Labs Collaborate to Enhance Automotive Component Safety with AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) At CES 2024, Infineon Technologies AG and Aurora Labs introduced a set of AI-driven solutions designed to enhance the long-term reliability and safety of critical automotive components, including steering, braking, and airbags. The collaboration combines Aurora Labs’ Line-of-Code … Read the full press release

Global Life Sciences M&A Surges to $191 Billion in 2023, Driven by Big Pharma’s Big Deals

(IN BRIEF) The global life sciences industry has witnessed a resurgence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A) activity, with investments totaling $191 billion by December 10, 2023, compared to $142 billion in 2022. Although the number of completed deals decreased, the … Read the full press release

Wiener Börse Akademie Offers 15% New Year’s Discount to Boost Financial Knowledge

(IN BRIEF) The Wiener Börse Akademie, in collaboration with the WIFI Management Forum and Wiener Börse AG, presents an opportunity for individuals to kickstart their financial resolutions by enhancing their financial knowledge. With a wide range of courses covering 30 … Read the full press release

Italian Renewable Powerhouse GreenIT Expands Solar Portfolio with 140 MW Galileo Deal

(IN BRIEF) GreenIT, the Italian renewable energy joint venture backed by Plenitude (Eni, 51%) and CDP Equity (CDP Group, 49%), has entered into an agreement with Galileo, a pan-European renewable energy development platform, to develop eight photovoltaic projects totaling approximately … Read the full press release

Continental Unveils Groundbreaking Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, Revolutionizing Luxury Car Interiors

(IN BRIEF) Continental, a technology company, has unveiled its revolutionary Crystal Center Display at CES 2024, showcasing a fusion of cutting-edge microLED technology and premium crystal housing in a world-first design. This innovative 10-inch automotive display, developed in collaboration with … Read the full press release

LEGO Expands Braille Learning with New Languages and Playful Braille Bricks Set

(IN BRIEF) To celebrate World Braille Day, the LEGO Group is introducing three new languages to its LEGO Braille Bricks product, aimed at children aged 6 and above. Previously distributed to organizations focused on educating visually impaired children, the LEGO … Read the full press release

Merck KGaA Partners with Inspirna to Advance Novel Therapy for RAS-mutated Colorectal Cancer

(IN BRIEF) Merck KGaA, Darmstadt, Germany, has entered into a licensing agreement with Inspirna, Inc. for ompenaclid (RGX-202), a first-in-class oral inhibitor of the creatine transport channel SLC6A8, and SLC6A8-targeting follow-on compounds, currently under Phase II evaluation for the second-line … Read the full press release