More than 5% of all digital interactions in the telecommunications sector are confirmed fraud attempts, prompting Swisscom and Sunrise to launch a collaborative intelligence-sharing network. By exchanging real-time risk signals through LexisNexis Risk Solutions, the providers aim to neutralize threats before they migrate between carriers.
Industry professionals gathered in Minneapolis from June 1-3 for the M&A Source 2026 Spring Conference, a biennial event focused on the lower middle market. The summit prioritized high-level networking and specialized education for advisors, private equity groups, and investors seeking to refine their deal-making outcomes in an increasingly competitive landscape.
“Leadership today isn't defined by hierarchy or job title. It's defined by contribution,” says Nicky Garcea, co-founder of Cappfinity, as the London-based firm launches a new platform designed to measure and accelerate executive impact amidst increasing global economic uncertainty and rapid technological disruption.
Peer recognition has secured Greg Poux-Guillaume, the chief executive of AkzoNobel, the 2026 ICIS CEO of the Year award. His selection by fellow industry leaders in the Top 40 Power Players ranking highlights his strategic management and the company's ambitious path toward a transformative merger with Axalta Coating Systems.
A new multi-year collaboration between Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, Riverlane, and EPCC aims to integrate fault-tolerant quantum computing into industrial design. The project focuses on overcoming the computational limits of modeling fluid dynamics within gas turbines by testing hybrid quantum-classical algorithms on Quantinuum’s Helios platform.
Quantinuum, Rolls-Royce, Riverlane, and the University of Edinburgh’s EPCC have launched a multi-year partnership to integrate fault-tolerant quantum computing into industrial design workflows. The project focuses on solving complex fluid dynamics challenges, specifically targeting the high-precision modeling required for next-generation gas turbine development.
As airlines scramble to meet tightening environmental mandates, Argus Media has introduced the first global cost indexes for methanol-to-jet fuel. Covering nine major production hubs, the new data provides a transparent pricing mechanism for the synthetic fuel pathway recently ratified by ASTM International for aviation use.
After battling life-threatening asthma during her career as a top-five world squash player, Alexia Clonda has opened Mind Breathing Edge in New York. Drawing on three decades of experience, she is now offering targeted coaching programs designed to correct dysfunctional breathing patterns caused by chronic stress.
Clinical trials often stall due to fragmented vendor management, where licensing, translation, and migration tasks create compounding delays. RWS is attempting to solve this bottleneck by consolidating eCOA translation and linguistic validation into a single, integrated program team designed to accelerate site activation and regulatory submission timelines.
Rising along the Al-Khobar Corniche, the new Retal Rise and Nobu Hotel towers rely on advanced crystalline waterproofing to combat the harsh coastal environment. Completed in 2025, the dual-tower development required specialized structural protection to ensure the integrity of its raft foundations and retaining walls against aggressive groundwater.
ABB has secured a strategic minority stake in UK-based software startup Gridcog, aiming to streamline the design and validation of decentralized energy projects. The move integrates Gridcog’s specialized modeling platform with ABB’s existing engineering services to help industrial clients navigate the financial and environmental complexities of modern power grids.
Dubai-based video intelligence firm IntelexVision has rebranded as Eluviant, marking the shift with the debut of Aurora Flow. This enterprise-grade AI model processes live CCTV footage to identify complex human behaviors in real-time, aiming to transform static surveillance infrastructure into active, behavior-aware security systems for global organizations.
The Bibliographic Agency for Higher Education (Abes) has finalized a multi-year deal with Clarivate to modernize France’s fragmented academic library landscape. The initiative aims to replace aging legacy systems with a unified, cloud-based platform designed to streamline resource management for over 3,000 institutions across the country.
Engineers tracking fast-moving magnetic waveforms now have a new tool for real-time diagnostics. MultiDimension Technology (MDT) has released the HFM2905, a high-frequency probe designed to bridge the gap between standard low-frequency sensors and the complex demands of high-speed electronics R&D.
Hennick Humber Hospital, North America’s first fully digital hospital, is shifting its radiology and breast imaging operations to the Sectra One Cloud. The multiyear contract, signed in the first quarter of the 2026/2027 fiscal year, aims to accelerate diagnostics for the hospital’s annual volume of 250,000 imaging exams.
Hennick Humber Hospital, recognized as North America’s first fully digital hospital, is shifting its radiology and breast imaging diagnostics to Sectra One Cloud. The multiyear agreement aims to accelerate patient diagnostics by centralizing imaging data and reducing the technical burden on internal IT teams across the Toronto-based facility.
By absorbing Ghent-based TOBA HR Solutions, Dutch software giant ORTEC has secured a dominant foothold in the Belgian and Luxembourgish healthcare markets. The deal brings 250 organizations and 225,000 frontline professionals under the ORTEC umbrella, significantly scaling its capacity to manage complex, regulated workforce environments across Europe.
A staggering 45 million viewers tuned in as Bilibili Macro Link-Play! 2026 shattered industry norms at Shanghai’s National Exhibition and Convention Center. The event marked a rare convergence, uniting seven powerhouse anime-style gaming franchises on a single stage to perform for a sold-out crowd of thousands.
On the 66th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall’s arrival at Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute USA and FormationQ have launched a two-year research project using trapped-ion quantum computing to determine why chimpanzees engage in lethal intergroup warfare while their close relatives, bonobos, remain largely peaceful.
On the 66th anniversary of Dr. Jane Goodall’s arrival at Gombe, the Jane Goodall Institute USA and FormationQ have launched a two-year research initiative using IonQ’s trapped-ion quantum computers to analyze why chimpanzees engage in lethal intergroup violence while their close relatives, bonobos, remain largely peaceful.
Eleven new venues have broken into the 51–100 segment of Asia's 50 Best Bars, signaling a shift in the region's cocktail landscape. Spanning 25 cities, the list highlights a growing appetite for local ingredients and creative techniques ahead of the main awards ceremony scheduled for July 28 in Macau.
Cumberland Packaging, a leading independent corrugated sheet manufacturer in the UK, has selected Amtech Software’s Encore ERP to overhaul its production and inventory management. This partnership signals a strategic expansion for the Pennsylvania-based software provider into the British corrugated packaging sector.
Standardized therapeutic models are failing to meet the complex needs of neurodivergent youth, prompting a shift toward highly personalized intervention. A forthcoming segment on the public television series All Access, hosted by Andy Garcia, examines how Proactive Behavior Services is replacing rigid, automated care with human-centric, school-integrated strategies.
Nearly 40 percent of adults report that forming genuine connections has become increasingly difficult with age. To combat this social isolation, nicotine pouch brand Velo is teaming up with the Tomorrowland festival to launch "Echoes of Tomorrowland," a series of global events designed to unite fans through electronic music.
Southend-on-Sea based Cumberland Packaging has tapped Amtech Software to overhaul its production and inventory management. By deploying the Encore ERP platform, one of the UK’s top five independent corrugated sheet plants aims to refine its manufacturing workflow and tighten delivery schedules across its diverse product range.
Dutch households face a significant shift on January 1, 2027, as the nation ends net metering for solar energy. To mitigate the impact of rising grid costs, SAMDUO has opened direct online sales for its Nex E6000 and Nex E6000H battery systems, designed to maximize self-consumption of home-generated power.
A record-breaking 45 million viewers tuned in as Bilibili Macro Link-Play! 2026 gathered China’s most prominent anime-style gaming franchises on one stage. Held July 12 at the Hong Arena in Shanghai, the event bridged commercial divides to unite seven major titles in a rare, collaborative showcase for the ACGN community.
Operational disruptions during a major logistics overhaul dragged Duni Group into a challenging second quarter, resulting in a net sales decline to SEK 1,823 million. The Malmö-based company reported a sharp drop in operating income to SEK 65 million, as delivery capacity constraints hampered its ability to meet market demand.
Setting a new world record for simultaneous Tai Chi, 17,000 members from 140 countries gathered in Hong Kong for the 108th Lions Clubs International Convention. The five-day event served as a hub for charitable strategy, bringing direct community aid to 3,500 local residents while injecting millions into the city's economy.
The New Terminal One at John F. Kennedy International Airport has tapped Tata Consultancy Services to build the digital backbone of its upcoming facility. The partnership aims to integrate AI-driven operations and advanced passenger processing systems into the $19 billion redevelopment project, positioning the terminal as a premier global gateway.
