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50Hertz Pioneers Baltic Sea’s First 2 GW Offshore Grid Connection with GE Vernova and Drydocks World

(IN BRIEF) 50Hertz has partnered with GE Vernova and Drydocks World to deliver the Ostwind 4 offshore grid connection, the first in the Baltic Sea to use 2 GW/525 kV direct current (DC) technology. The project will connect an offshore … Read the full press release

Stadler and Caltrain Expand Partnership to Strengthen EMU Fleet Reliability and Sustainability

(IN BRIEF) Stadler and Caltrain have signed a Technical Support and Spare Supply Agreement (TSSSA) to ensure the reliability and efficiency of Caltrain’s growing fleet of electric multiple units (EMUs). The partnership includes on-site technical support, maintenance management software, and … Read the full press release

Skanska to Build Sustainable Parking Facility in $450M Logan Airport Modernization Project

(IN BRIEF) Skanska has secured a $450 million contract with the Massachusetts Port Authority to modernize Boston’s Logan Airport Terminal E. The project includes constructing a 67,400-square-meter parking garage with 5,000 spaces, a vehicular bridge to the central parking complex, … Read the full press release

EIB Funds Prologis’ Push for Renewable Energy with €225 Million Loan for Solar and Storage Systems

(IN BRIEF) Prologis, a global leader in logistics real estate, has secured a €225 million framework loan from the European Investment Bank (EIB) to install rooftop solar panels and battery storage systems at its facilities across Western and Central Europe. … Read the full press release

SGS Partners with ENSESO4Food to Revolutionize Food Traceability with Advanced Digital Platform

(IN BRIEF) SGS has partnered with ENSESO4Food to integrate the Trakkey4Food platform into SGS’s compliance services for the US FDA’s FSMA 204 traceability rule. This collaboration aims to improve food traceability, safety, and transparency across the supply chain. Trakkey4Food offers … Read the full press release

AWS and SAP Unveil GROW with SAP on AWS Marketplace to Streamline Cloud ERP Adoption and Boost AI-Driven Innovation

(IN BRIEF) AWS and SAP have launched GROW with SAP on AWS, a new offering available through AWS Marketplace that simplifies the adoption of SAP’s S/4HANA Cloud Public Edition. This cloud-native ERP solution reduces deployment time from years to months … Read the full press release

Atos Resolves Legal Dispute with Unisys Over Confidentiality Allegations

(IN BRIEF) Atos has settled a legal dispute with Unisys regarding allegations of misappropriation of confidential information and trade secrets by former Unisys employees who joined Atos. Filed in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, the … Read the full press release

SGS Celebrates 20 Years as a Global Leader in Maritime Environmental Services

(IN BRIEF) SGS celebrates 20 years of leadership in maritime environmental services, supporting shipowners, port operators, and coastal managers in over 600 ports globally. The company’s journey began with Dr. Vladimiro Bonamin and Robert Goldring, who introduced maritime environmental services … Read the full press release

Heidelberg Materials Acquires Giant Cement to Boost U.S. Footprint and Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Heidelberg Materials North America is acquiring Giant Cement Holding Inc. (GCHI) and its subsidiaries for $600 million to expand its presence in the Southeastern U.S. and New England. The deal includes a cement plant in South Carolina, multiple … Read the full press release

DNV Cyber Joins MISA and Achieves Microsoft Verification for Advanced Cybersecurity Solutions

(IN BRIEF) DNV Cyber has joined the Microsoft Intelligent Security Association (MISA) and earned Microsoft’s verification for its Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) solution. As part of MISA, DNV Cyber collaborates with leading cybersecurity providers to enhance threat detection … Read the full press release

AWS Joins SSAB in Pioneering Fossil-Free Steel Use for Swedish Data Centers

(IN BRIEF) This partnership between SSAB and AWS is a significant step towards decarbonizing the materials used in critical infrastructure. By adopting cutting-edge technology like HYBRIT, AWS is not only taking meaningful action toward its sustainability goals but also leading … Read the full press release

Philips and AWS Join Forces to Revolutionize Cloud-Based Diagnostics and Improve Healthcare Efficiency

(IN BRIEF) Philips expands its partnership with AWS to offer cloud-based diagnostic solutions that streamline workflows and improve patient outcomes across multiple healthcare specialties. The integration of generative AI will enable clinicians to work more efficiently, freeing up valuable time … Read the full press release

Roche to Acquire Poseida Therapeutics, Advancing Leadership in Cell Therapy Innovation

(IN BRIEF) Roche has announced the acquisition of Poseida Therapeutics, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company specializing in off-the-shelf CAR-T cell therapies, for $9.00 per share in cash, totaling approximately $1 billion. Poseida stockholders may also receive up to $4.00 per share … Read the full press release

RWE Partners with HPE to Leverage Private Cloud AI for Optimizing Renewable Energy Management

(IN BRIEF) Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) is partnering with renewable energy leader RWE to implement HPE Private Cloud AI, enhancing weather modeling, improving forecast accuracy, and optimizing energy resource management. This scalable AI-driven platform, part of the NVIDIA AI Computing … Read the full press release

Lagardère Publishing Expands U.S. Reach with Hachette Book Group’s Acquisition of Sterling Publishing

(IN BRIEF) Lagardère Publishing’s U.S. division, Hachette Book Group (HBG), has acquired Sterling Publishing from Barnes & Noble, expanding its portfolio with over 13,000 titles and notable imprints like Union Square & Co., Puzzlewright Press, and Union Square Kids. The … Read the full press release

Nemetschek Group Invests in Document Crunch to Advance AI-Driven Compliance and Risk Management for Construction

(IN BRIEF) The Nemetschek Group has invested in Document Crunch, a technology company specializing in AI-driven document compliance and risk management for the construction industry, as part of a Series B funding round. The investment will help Document Crunch scale … Read the full press release

Henkel and Celanese Transform CO2 Emissions into Sustainable Adhesives for Packaging Innovations

(IN BRIEF) Henkel Corporation and Celanese Corporation have partnered to produce adhesives from captured CO2 emissions, advancing sustainability in the packaging and consumer goods sectors. Celanese’s carbon capture and utilization (CCU) technology transforms CO2 into methanol, a key ingredient in … Read the full press release

AI Collaboration Between GFT and NVIDIA Aims to Transform Banking and Manufacturing with Custom Solutions

(IN BRIEF) GFT Technologies has partnered with NVIDIA to introduce advanced AI solutions to the financial services and manufacturing industries. This collaboration will use NVIDIA’s AI software and computing tools along with GFT’s industry expertise to develop applications like digital … Read the full press release

Tezspire Shows Promise in Reducing Nasal Polyp Symptoms in Phase III Trial for Chronic Rhinosinusitis

(IN BRIEF) A Phase III trial of Tezspire (tezepelumab) by AstraZeneca and Amgen has shown significant benefits for patients with chronic rhinosinusitis with nasal polyps (CRSwNP), reducing both nasal polyp size and congestion compared to a placebo. The WAYPOINT trial … Read the full press release

European Research Collaboration by Merck and Intel Pioneers AI-Driven Sustainability in Semiconductor Manufacturing

(IN BRIEF) Merck and Intel have launched a collaborative academic research initiative in Europe, bringing together eleven institutions from six countries. The program focuses on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) to make semiconductor manufacturing more sustainable, with research projects dedicated to … Read the full press release