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Swisscom Partners with NVIDIA to Build AI Supercomputers, Investing 100 Million Swiss Francs in AI Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Swisscom has announced a significant collaboration with NVIDIA to create generative AI (GenAI) full-stack supercomputers in Switzerland, utilizing NVIDIA accelerated computing and the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software platform, including the NeMo framework. This partnership aims to develop standard … Read the full press release

Hexagon’s R-evolution Launches Green Cubes Initiative to Boost Rainforest Conservation with Reality Capture Technology

(IN BRIEF) R-evolution, the sustainable innovation and green-tech investment subsidiary of Hexagon, has unveiled its forest initiative called Green Cubes, aimed at accelerating global biodiversity rainforest conservation. Utilizing Hexagon’s reality capture technology, Green Cubes allows corporations to sponsor rainforest segments … Read the full press release

Business Leaders Optimistic for 2024 Despite Global Headwinds, Focusing on Technology and Sustainability Investments, Finds Capgemini Report

(IN BRIEF) According to the latest report by the Capgemini Research Institute, business leaders are entering 2024 with a heightened sense of optimism compared to the previous year, with 56% expressing confidence in their organization’s future growth despite ongoing global … Read the full press release

QuantumScape’s Solid-State Battery Achieves Remarkable Milestone: Over 1,000 Charging Cycles with 95% Capacity Retention

(IN BRIEF) QuantumScape, a U.S. technology company specializing in solid-state batteries, has achieved a significant breakthrough in battery development, as confirmed by PowerCo. Their solid-state cell has surpassed expectations by successfully completing over 1,000 charging cycles while retaining 95% of … Read the full press release

Vodafone’s EasyTech Stores Redefine Retail with Tech Innovation in Romania

(IN BRIEF) Vodafone Romania has introduced a new type of concept store called EasyTech, designed to enhance the customer experience and offer a wide range of technology products. The first EasyTech store opened in Bucharest, featuring product displays, sales offices, … Read the full press release

EIB Grants €30.5 Million Loan to DOMINION for Technological Advancements and Innovation Across Europe

(IN BRIEF) The European Investment Bank (EIB) has recently entered into a €30.5 million loan agreement with DOMINION, a multi-technology services and integrated projects company, to fund the development of cutting-edge technology aimed at designing innovative engineering and computing solutions. … Read the full press release

Versalis Breaks Ground on Demo Plant for Innovative Hoop® Technology for Plastic Recycling

(IN BRIEF) Versalis, the chemical company of Eni, has commenced the construction of a demonstration plant in Mantua, Italy, to advance its proprietary Hoop® technology for the chemical recycling of mixed plastic waste. Collaborating with Italian engineering company S.R.S. and … Read the full press release

DNB and Ericsson Launch Malaysia’s Largest 5G Experience Center to Showcase Technology’s Potential

(IN BRIEF) Digital Nasional Berhad (DNB), the organization responsible for accelerating the deployment of 5G networks in Malaysia, has officially launched the nation’s largest 5G experience center called ‘My5G Portal.’ Ericsson is a key partner in this initiative, helping to … Read the full press release

Leica Geosystems Preserves 17th Century Citadelle de Besançon with Advanced Reality Capture Technology

(IN BRIEF) Leica Geosystems, a part of Hexagon, is utilizing cutting-edge reality capture technology to digitally preserve the Citadelle de Besançon, a 17th-century UNESCO World Heritage Site in France. In collaboration with Capture4Cad and the French Government, laser scanners from … Read the full press release

Bekaert and Toshiba Forge Strategic Partnership to Advance Green Hydrogen Production Technology

(IN BRIEF) Bekaert and Toshiba Corporation’s energy division, Toshiba Energy Systems & Solutions Corporation (Toshiba ESS), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to explore the development of a global partnership focused on Membrane Electrode Assembly (MEA) technology for Proton … Read the full press release

Lenzing and Kentaur Collaborate on Circular Chef Uniforms to Promote Sustainable Workwear

(IN BRIEF) Lenzing Group, a global producer of wood-based specialty fibers, has partnered with Kentaur, a Danish manufacturer of innovative workwear, to create a pilot collection of chef uniforms focused on circularity, durability, and functionality. These uniforms consist of 50% … Read the full press release

De Nora and Hydrolite Collaborate to Advance Green Hydrogen Production Using Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) Technology

(IN BRIEF) Italian multinational company Industrie De Nora is partnering with Hydrolite Ltd., an energy subsidiary of Elbit Systems, to jointly develop and introduce a new Anion Exchange Membrane (AEM) stack device for generating and using hydrogen. The partnership aims … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Advances Seabird Tracking with AI Technology at Aberdeen Offshore Wind Farm

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has initiated a groundbreaking trial at the Aberdeen Bay Offshore Wind Farm, employing artificial intelligence (AI) technology to track seabird movements. Developed by Norwegian Spoor, this AI technology precisely monitors the 3D flight paths of birds near … Read the full press release

Volkswagen Unveils Third-Generation Tiguan with Advanced Technology and Improved Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Volkswagen has unveiled the all-new Tiguan, marking the third generation of this highly successful compact SUV. The new Tiguan is based on the Modular Transverse Matrix (MQB evo) platform, which enables the introduction of new hybrid drivetrains with … Read the full press release

Terna Modernizes Naples Metropolitan Area’s Electricity Grid with Sustainable Technology

(IN BRIEF) Terna, Italy’s national grid operator, is continuing its modernization efforts for the electricity grid in the metropolitan area of Naples. This phase involves replacing a 5 km underground cable with a more reliable and sustainable XLPE (cross-linked polyethylene) … Read the full press release

Bosch Focuses on Training and Technology to Address Labor Shortages and Aging Society

(IN BRIEF) Bosch is addressing the challenges posed by an aging society and labor shortages by focusing on training and upskilling, as well as leveraging intelligent technology to make work easier for employees. In 2022, the company provided over 30,000 … Read the full press release

Škoda Unveils Fourth-Generation Superb Hatchback with Enhanced Design and Technology

(IN BRIEF) Škoda Auto is set to introduce the latest iteration of its flagship model series, the Superb, showcasing a refined hatchback version alongside the popular Combi estate. The new Superb hatchback features an evolved Škoda design, marked by a … Read the full press release

TPG Telecom Collaborates with Ericsson to Boost Network Performance Using AI-Powered Analytics Solution

(IN BRIEF) TPG Telecom and Ericsson have entered into a multi-year agreement to introduce an innovative cloud-native and AI-powered analytics solution for enhancing mobile network performance. This solution is designed to offer TPG Telecom’s teams an in-depth understanding of individual … Read the full press release

Ericsson and MediaTek Collaborate on RedCap for Enhanced 5G Standalone Performance

(IN BRIEF) Ericsson and MediaTek have collaborated to exhibit the capabilities of the Reduced Capability (RedCap) solution in the realm of 5G Standalone technology. This partnership involved successful interoperability testing (IoDT) in Sweden, where the RedCap data was tested alongside … Read the full press release

Predictive Logistics: Maersk Drives Technology Revolution in Chemical Supply Chains for Improved Sustainability and Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Maersk, a global leader in container logistics, emphasizes the need for technology adoption in the chemical supply chain to transform it from predictable to predictive, enable better decision-making, and develop more sustainable supply chains. Maersk sees significant opportunities … Read the full press release