Tag Archives: USA

Wayra Invests in AI Startup Perplexity, Expanding Telefónica’s AI Capabilities

(IN BRIEF) Wayra, Telefónica’s venture capital arm, has invested in U.S.-based AI startup Perplexity, which has developed an AI-powered answer engine that delivers real-time, contextual answers to user queries. Alongside the investment, Telefónica signed a global commercial agreement to offer … Read the full press release

Deutsche Telekom and Broadcom Deepen Long-Standing Partnership to Enhance Cloud Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Deutsche Telekom’s subsidiary T-Systems has expanded its 20-year partnership with Broadcom, becoming a Pinnacle-tier VMware Cloud Service Provider, the highest status in Broadcom’s Advantage Partner Program. T-Systems will now offer managed private cloud services, including sovereign cloud services, … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION Expands Entertainment Partner Ecosystem with Evergent to Enhance Multi-Service Commercialization

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has expanded its streaming partner ecosystem by integrating Evergent, a leader in customer management and monetization for streaming services. This partnership aims to enhance multi-service entertainment offerings by providing personalized consumer experiences and targeted marketing solutions. The … Read the full press release

Ørsted Commissions 600 MW Solar and Battery Storage Facility in Arizona, Powering 65,000 Homes

(IN BRIEF) Ørsted has completed the Eleven Mile Solar Center in Arizona, featuring a 300 MW solar farm paired with a 300 MW/1200 MWh battery storage system. This facility will provide clean energy for 65,000 homes, support Meta’s planned data … Read the full press release

Fortum Completes 2024 Loviisa Nuclear Power Plant Maintenance, Enhances Fuel Supply with Westinghouse Partnership

(IN BRIEF) Fortum’s Loviisa nuclear power plant has completed its annual outages for 2024, with both units back online. Unit 2’s outage lasted 23 days, while Unit 1’s extended four-year maintenance took 39 days, with both experiencing minor delays due … Read the full press release

Merck Opens €290 Million Biosafety Testing Facility in Rockville to Enhance Drug Safety and Accelerate Testing Timelines

(IN BRIEF) Merck has officially opened a new €290 million biosafety testing facility in Rockville, Maryland, designed to meet the increasing global demand for biosafety testing services. This state-of-the-art facility consolidates various operations, including biosafety testing, analytical development, and cell … Read the full press release

QIAGEN and Neo4j Strengthen Partnership to Revolutionize Biomedical Data Analysis in Biopharma Industry

(IN BRIEF) QIAGEN Digital Insights has announced an expanded partnership with Neo4j, aiming to enhance biomedical data analysis for the biopharmaceutical industry. This collaboration will integrate Neo4j’s graph database and machine learning capabilities with QIAGEN’s extensive biomedical knowledge base. By … Read the full press release

Euronext Expands Service Offerings with Strategic Acquisition of Acupay Group

(IN BRIEF) Euronext has announced the acquisition of the majority of Acupay Group’s business, a leader in financial reporting, corporate actions, cross-border tax relief, and securities processing. Founded in 2005, Acupay offers technology solutions that help cross-border investors avoid double … Read the full press release

BBVA and KKR Partner to Invest $200 Million in Global Climate Projects, Driving Low-Carbon Infrastructure

(IN BRIEF) BBVA has formed a strategic partnership with investment firm KKR, committing $200 million to support KKR’s Global Climate Strategy, which focuses on large-scale climate infrastructure projects like energy transition and electrification. The partnership, announced during Climate Week in … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland Drives Energy Innovation at RE+ 2024 with Key Certifications for New Energy Products

(IN BRIEF) TÜV Rheinland participated in RE+ 2024, a major global energy exhibition, where it awarded significant certifications to companies in the new energy and energy storage sectors. The event highlighted TÜV Rheinland’s contributions to the North American renewable energy … Read the full press release

Skanska Awarded $630M Contract for Sustainable Hillview Reservoir Project in Yonkers

(IN BRIEF) Skanska, in partnership with ECCO III Enterprises, Inc., has been awarded a USD 848 million contract by the New York City Department of Environmental Protection for the Hillview Reservoir Chemical Addition Facilities project in Yonkers, New York. Skanska’s … Read the full press release

Basilea Secures USD 268 Million Agreement with BARDA to Develop Novel Antifungal and Antibacterial Treatments

(IN BRIEF) Basilea Pharmaceutica has entered into a multi-year agreement with the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA) to support the development of novel antifungal and antibacterial treatments. The agreement provides an initial USD 29 million, with the potential … Read the full press release

DNV Launches New Climate Risk Service to Protect Solar Projects from Hail Damage

(IN BRIEF) DNV has launched a new service in partnership with Jupiter Intelligence to help solar photovoltaic (PV) developers assess the growing hail risk caused by climate change. The service provides data on hailstorm probability and size for specific locations … Read the full press release

Siemens to Build First U.S. High-Speed Rail Manufacturing Facility in New York, Creating 300 Jobs

(IN BRIEF) Siemens Mobility is investing $60 million to build North America’s first high-speed rail manufacturing facility in Horseheads, New York. The nearly 300,000 sq. ft. plant will create 300 jobs and produce the American Pioneer 220 trainsets for the … Read the full press release

Innovative SolarFarmer Software Promises Enhanced Accuracy and Scalability for Solar Projects

(IN BRIEF) DNV has introduced SolarFarmer, a cutting-edge software designed to revolutionize solar project evaluations in the U.S. By completing six major due diligence projects totaling 1,195 MW, SolarFarmer has proven its ability to handle the expected surge in solar … Read the full press release

Innovative AI Customer Care Solution Now Available on AWS Marketplace

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION has introduced the NAGRA Insight Negotiation Agent on AWS Marketplace, an AI-powered customer care solution for telecom operators. This technology utilizes generative AI and digital twin models to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in call centers by … Read the full press release

NAGRAVISION and Evercast Join Forces to Introduce Forensic Watermarking in Video Collaboration

(IN BRIEF) NAGRAVISION and Evercast have teamed up to integrate NexGuard forensic watermarking into Evercast’s real-time video collaboration platform. This partnership marks the first use of forensic watermarking in online video collaboration, adding a studio-approved layer of security for remote … Read the full press release

Vattenfall Sets Ambitious 100% Recycling Target for Wind Turbine Magnets, Enhancing Sustainability Efforts

(IN BRIEF) Vattenfall has announced a new sustainability goal to ensure 100% circular recycling of permanent magnets from its wind turbines, starting with decommissioned units from 2030. This initiative aims to address the environmental and supply challenges associated with rare … Read the full press release

Beiersdorf Teams Up with Macro Biologics to Advance Biodegradable Antimicrobial Peptides for Enhanced Skin Care and Healthcare Solutions

(IN BRIEF) Beiersdorf and Macro Biologics have announced a multi-year partnership to develop biodegradable antimicrobial peptides, aimed at advancing skin care and healthcare solutions. The collaboration will utilize Macro Biologics’ advanced antimicrobial technology, known as Amicidins, which targets a broad … Read the full press release

Arglass Partners with Dürr to Pioneer Sustainable Glass Production in the U.S. with Innovative Air Purification Technology

(IN BRIEF) Arglass has partnered with Dürr to enhance sustainability at its Valdosta, Georgia facility by installing an advanced exhaust air purification system in its new glass melting furnace. The Dürr candle filter system, being used for the first time … Read the full press release