Qlik Introduces an Agentic Experience to Accelerate Data-to-Decision Journeys

 ORLANDO, Fla.

Designed to empower users across roles, Qlik’s agentic experience will reshape how enterprises interact with data

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today introduced its new agentic experience at Qlik Connect® 2025. The agentic experience will provide a single, conversational interface allowing users across the enterprise to interact naturally with data, using specialized AI agents to quickly uncover insights, drive faster decisions, and boost productivity—bringing new simplicity to complex data-driven workflows.

Qlik has consistently pushed forward the possibilities of data exploration, visualization, and analytics. At the heart of this continuous innovation is the Qlik engine—a unique technology that indexes relationships across data, enabling the discovery of unexpected connections. The agentic experience builds directly on this engine, expanding the ability of both users and agents to intuitively access these relationships, surface insights, and take action across diverse data.

The agentic experience will enable users to access insights and take action simply by engaging in natural language dialogue. Operating seamlessly across Qlik Cloud—including data integration, data quality, and analytics solutions—the experience removes friction, providing fast, intuitive visibility for smarter decisions and higher productivity.

At Qlik Connect, the company demonstrated how specialized AI agents will support users within this new experience:

Introduced last year for unstructured data, Qlik Answers™ will bring together structured and unstructured data in a single natural language experience, delivering trusted answers and enabling automated actions.

Revealed for the first time at the event, a discovery agent will proactively identify critical risks and opportunities across applications and datasets, presenting insights and recommended actions through a personalized feed.

Demonstrated as a concept, a pipeline agent will allow users to describe desired business outcomes conversationally, prompting automated recommendations and design of necessary data pipelines.

As enterprises face unpredictable market conditions and increasing pressure to make critical decisions rapidly, investments in AI have grown. With its agentic experience, Qlik is focused on helping customers turn data into timely, high-quality decisions and results. Qlik’s agentic experience is specifically designed to empower teams to accelerate both decisions and productivity in rapidly changing environments.

“This new agentic experience is about removing the distance between data, decisions, and outcomes,” said Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. “People want a seamless, conversational way to engage with their data—one that fits naturally into their work and delivers clear, trusted answers in context. We’ve built this experience to reflect how decisions actually get made in a business.”

“There’s a growing demand for AI that does more than generate responses—enterprises want systems that can reason across complex data, explain their outputs, and drive action,” said Megha Kumar, Research Vice President, Worldwide Analytics & AI, IDC. “Qlik Answers combines structured and unstructured data with automation in a governed, explainable framework. It’s a strong example of how agentic AI can support real enterprise decision-making.”

“We’re under constant pressure to make faster, better decisions with data that’s scattered across the business,” said Yuzuru Fukuda, Corporate Executive Officer - Senior EVP, Enterprise Division CEO, Fujitsu. “The ability to ask a question and get a trusted, contextual answer—across structured reports, unstructured content, and automated workflows—is exactly the kind of capability we’ve been waiting for. It has the potential to remove a lot of friction from how decisions actually get made.”

The Qlik agentic experience is scheduled to begin rolling out this summer, starting with private previews. Teams attending Qlik Connect can experience the agentic capabilities firsthand through live demos and executive briefings. To learn more about our new agentic AI experience, read our blog or reach out to your Qlik representative.

About Qlik

Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive.

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Lenovo Unveils New Generation of AI PC Desktops and Monitors Designed to Maximize Productivity and Multitasking

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Selection of ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops built for AI performance

Family of ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors ideal for modern workplaces

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Lenovo™ unveiled its new generation of business devices for modern workplaces, featuring a comprehensive selection of AI-powered ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and the ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors. Designed to address the needs of businesses of all sizes, the ThinkCentre family of desktops combine performance and reliability in different form factors, including tower, compact and all-in-one (AIO), while the ThinkVision T Series monitors blend outstanding display, connectivity, and manageability.

“Nearly half of businesses believe that AI-powered devices boost employee productivity, and 90 percent of those are already piloting, planning or exploring AI-powered PC rollouts, according to a recent Lenovo and IDC global survey of IT decision-makers. AI has and will continue to reshape the future of work, and Lenovo is proud to lead the way with a new generation of AI desktop PCs and monitors that meet the changing needs of businesses in this new era,” said Johnson Jia, senior vice president of Intelligent Devices Group’s Global Innovation Center at Lenovo. “Our latest ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops and ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors power businesses of all sizes with scalable performance to unlock next-gen AI productivity and creativity.”

Scalable Power and Towering Performance

An uncompromised blend of power and expandability, Lenovo’s ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 tower and small form factor desktops are engineered for the most demanding business environments. Designed for AI model training, 3D designs, data analysis and more, the desktops provide maximum TOPs performance from a combination of CPU and discrete NPU and GPU, and outstanding connectivity with a variety of ports. Tower models such as the ThinkCentre M90t Gen 6 are equipped with up to Intel vPro® Enterprise with AI-capable Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 Processors (Series 2), DDR5 memory support and 8 expansion slots that makes it futureproof.

Big Capability with a Tiny Footprint

Ideal for compact settings, the ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops also come in a compact, 1L design that can fit or hide behind a monitor screen or even inside a desk drawer. Ideal for healthcare, retail, and financial industries, these tiny desktops deliver full-size enterprise-level AI performance and can be fully customized, from components to accessories such as mounting options. Select models, including the ThinkCentre M90q Gen 6 can be powered by up to an Intel® Core™ Ultra 9 processor, supports up to four displays and can come with an option discrete NPU at 30 TOPs for protected on-device AI.

Streamlined Design Meets AI Intelligence

For companies demanding clutter-free AI-performance, the Lenovo ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 AIO desktops offer efficient power with an immersive display. Designed for the most demanding industries, including those requiring 3D visualization such as healthcare, creativity, and education, the new generation of AIOs can deliver up to 260 TOPS of AI performance with Intel® Core™ ultra processors. Select models, such as the ThinkCentre M90a Gen 6, feature a 23.8” near edgeless FHD anti-glare display with 99% sRGB color accuracy, a smooth 120Hz refresh rate1 for crisp visuals, and certifications for EyeSafe® and IP55 water and dust resistance.2

Lenovo’s new ThinkCentre M Series Gen 6 desktops come with Lenovo’s proprietary AI solutions, including Lenovo AI Now on-device personal assistant to enhance workflow productivity and automation and Lenovo AI Turbo Engine that continuously allocates resources to optimize performance based on workload, and are backed by Lenovo ThinkShield, a comprehensive end-to-end security solution that combines hardware and software to protect your data. For additional security, they spot a dTPM 2.0 chip that encrypts passwords and data, a BIOS-based Smart USB protection and individual USB port disablement to help prevent unauthorized access via peripherals, and more.

Visual Performance and Versatile Connectivity

The ideal choice for modern professionals, Lenovo’s ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors deliver performance that cater to individual needs. The family of WQHD and UHD IPS displays feature a wide 99% sRGB & BT.709 color gamut for accurate and vibrant images and a variable refresh rate3 (48-120Hz) that dynamically adjusts to match on-screen content for long term energy saving and smooth visuals. Designed to boost efficiency, each monitor sports an array of connectivity options, including USB-C® one cable solution on ThinkVision docking monitors, built-in modular VoIP remote conference technologies with AI-powered features4 and more. Select units offers fast device charge with up to 100W power delivery.5

Responsible Design and Centralized Management

Lenovo’s commitment to the increased use of more sustainable materials6 is reflected in the lineup of ThinkVision T Series Gen 40 monitors, using 95% post-consumer recycled plastic7 with plastic-free packaging. The lineup is also certified to meet the industry’s most rigorous environmental standards, including ENERGY STAR®, TCO, and EPEAT Gold8. For IT managers, Lenovo Display Fleet Manager (LDFM) enhances remote manageability with centralized asset management, firmware updates, and display setting configurations. With LDFM, firmware updates in around a minute and can be deployed in batches to minimize downtime for end-users.

About Lenovo

Lenovo is a US$57 billion revenue global technology powerhouse, ranked #248 in the Fortune Global 500, and serving millions of customers every day in 180 markets. Focused on a bold vision to deliver Smarter Technology for All, Lenovo has built on its success as the world’s largest PC company with a pocket-to cloud portfolio of AI-enabled, AI-ready, and AI-optimized devices (PCs, workstations, smartphones, tablets), infrastructure (server, storage, edge, high performance computing and software defined infrastructure), software, solutions, and services. Lenovo’s continued investment in world-changing innovation is building a more equitable, trustworthy, and smarter future for everyone, everywhere. Lenovo is listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange under Lenovo Group Limited (HKSE: 992) (ADR: LNVGY). To find out more visit https://lenovo.com and read about the latest news via our StoryHub.

1 Actual refresh rate may vary based on app/content limitations and requirements, device mode settings, and other factors.

2 IP55 water and dust resistance on the front face of selected models only. Water and dust resistance were tested to IP55 standards under controlled laboratory conditions. Protected against fresh water projected by a nozzle (6.3mm) against the enclosure from any direction. Exposure to conditions beyond this rating is not covered by warranty. Resistance will decrease as a result of normal wear. Do not expose to liquids other than fresh water. Do not attempt to charge a wet phone. Designed to provide protection against the ingress of solid foreign objects of a size larger than 1mm. Not waterproof or dust proof.

3 Variable Refresh Rate is supported as specified in HDMI 2.1 / Dynamic Refresh Rate is available for Microsoft Windows

4 Only available with ThinkVison T24D-4v, ThinkVision T27QD-4v and ThinkVision T24-4v.

5 Output rating of 100W (20V/5A) based on Lenovo’s proprietary VDM technology.

6 Full details of Lenovo’s commitment to sustainability found at https://www.lenovo.com/us/en/about/sustainability/

7 ITE-derived plastic in the front bezel, rear cover, arm cover, and base cover.

8 EPEAT-registered where applicable — see www.epeat.net for registration status by country.

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Svante Launches World's First Commercial Gigafactory for Carbon Capture & Removal Filters

VANCOUVER, British Columbia - Wednesday, 14. May 2025

This next-generation carbon capture and removal solution represents a generational leap forward for managing carbon emissions from industrial sectors such as pulp & paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, and energy.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante), a global leader in carbon capture and removal technologies, has officially completed the commissioning of its new Centre of Excellence for Carbon Capture and Removal – Redwood manufacturing Facility (Redwood) in Burnaby, British Columbia. This milestone marks the launch of the world's first gigafactory dedicated to producing commercial-scale carbon capture and removal filters designed to trap CO2 directly from industrial emissions and the atmosphere, and with the mindset of high-volume automation and product standardization to lower the manufacturing cost.

The Redwood Facility spans 141,000 square feet and is equipped to manufacture enough solid sorbent-based filters to capture up to 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually, equivalent to the emissions of more than 27 million cars. Svante's patented structured sorbent filters, coated with metal-organic framework (MOF), represent a next-generation solution for managing industrial carbon emissions.

"Today, we are making history," said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante. "This gigafactory is a critical step forward in building the infrastructure necessary to scale up the carbon management industry and to build a marketplace for physical CO2. This first-of-a-kind manufacturing facility is a demonstration of what's possible when technology and climate ambition align to lend nature a hand in managing global CO2 emissions."

Svante is currently focusing on biogenic carbon dioxide removal (CDR) sectors like pulp and paper, ethanol production, and waste-to-energy, where carbon concentrations in post-combustion flue gas are higher, and capture costs are lower to generate CDR credits. Capturing the emissions from other industries, such as cement, steel, and fossil fuels, is an essential part of a sustainable energy transition, and the commissioning of Redwood shows that Svante is stepping up to the challenge.

Letourneau added, "We're also proud to launch this transformative manufacturing facility in Canada, which allows us to bring the supply chain to our shores and bring carbon management solutions closer to the needs of emitting industries in North America."

The facility's launch follows a US $145 million capital investment and is supported by a roster of strategic investors, including Chevron New Energies, Temasek, M&G, Canada Growth Fund, United Airlines Ventures, Samsung, GE Vernova, and more. Svante anticipates the need for additional gigafactories like Redwood in the next decade to keep pace with global carbon management market demand.

Svante’s technology is already powering several major carbon capture pilot projects, including installations at Chevron’s Kern River asset in the San Joaquin Valley in California. Additionally, its earlier work with Lafarge Holcim on Project CO2MENT continues to demonstrate effective carbon capture at Lafarge’s Richmond Cement Plant in British Columbia, Canada. In addition to serving the post-combustion or “point source” carbon capture market, Svante also manufactures filters for the leading direct air capture company, Climeworks, as part of their latest Gen 3 DAC technology, which Climeworks says cuts the cost of regenerative energy in half and doubles the CO2 capture volumetric capacity.

With its breakthrough approach and global manufacturing ambitions, Svante is setting a new benchmark for engineered carbon capture and removal solutions. This facility is solidifying investor, customer, and partner confidence in Svante's ability to deliver commercial projects and products today at scale and demonstrating that the company is strategically positioned for long-term success.

About Svante

Svante is a purpose-driven, leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider. The Vancouver, Canada-based company manufactures nanoengineered filters and modular rotary contactor machines that capture and remove CO2 from industrial emissions and the air in an environmentally responsible manner. Svante is on TIME & Statista’s Top Greentech Companies of 2025, the 2025 Global Cleantech 100, the XPRIZE Foundation’s XB100 – World’s Top 100 Deep Tech Companies, and was ranked second among private companies in the Corporate Knights’ Future 50 Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies.

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GSK to acquire efimosfermin, a phase III-ready potential best-in-class specialty medicine to treat and prevent progression of steatotic liver disease (SLD)

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Affecting up to 5% of the global population, SLD represents an area of significant unmet medical need with limited treatment options

Phase II data show potential of efimosfermin to reverse liver fibrosis, demonstrated in metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (a form of SLD)

Unique properties offer potential for efimosfermin to be a new standard-of-care

Significantly expands GSK’s hepatology pipeline aimed at addressing steatotic and viral drivers of liver disease, offering multiple development options and potential first launch in 2029

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- GSK plc (LSE/NYSE: GSK) and Boston Pharmaceuticals, a leading clinical stage biopharmaceutical company developing highly targeted therapies for patients with serious liver diseases, today announced that they have entered into an agreement under which GSK will acquire Boston Pharmaceuticals’ lead asset, efimosfermin alfa. Efimosfermin is a phase III-ready, potential best-in-class, investigational specialty medicine to treat and prevent progression of steatotic liver disease (SLD). Under the agreement, GSK will pay $1.2 billion upfront, with potential for additional success-based milestone payments totalling $800 million.

Efimosfermin is a novel, once-monthly fibroblast growth factor 21 (FGF21) analog therapeutic in clinical development for the treatment of metabolic dysfunction-associated steatohepatitis (MASH), including cirrhosis, and future development in alcohol-related liver disease (ALD), both forms of SLD. Given efimosfermin’s direct antifibrotic mechanism of action and GSK’s data-driven insights from work in human genetics and disease phenotyping, it has potential to address more advanced stages of SLD and opportunity in combination with GSK’990, a siRNA therapeutic in development for other subsets of patients with SLD.

The acquisition of efimosfermin is highly aligned to GSK’s R&D focus on science related to the immune system and is further evidence of the company’s intent to build on its deep understanding of fibrosis and auto-inflammation to develop precision interventions that stop and reverse disease progression.

SLD represents an area of significant unmet medical need affecting approximately 5% of the global population with limited therapeutic options for patients.1 SLD, including MASH and ALD, is characterised by the accumulation of fat in the liver (steatosis), with associated inflammation and fibrosis. ALD affects about 26 million patients globally, and together with MASH, is the leading cause of liver transplant in the US, representing a significant burden and cost on healthcare utilisation.1,3 Substantial and disproportionate costs are associated with end-stage liver disease. Interventions that reduce moderate-to-advanced fibrosis to prevent progression of cirrhosis, liver cancer, hospitalisations and transplant could save the US healthcare system between $40 - 100 billion over the next two decades.4

Recent data from a phase II trial of efimosfermin, designed to assess the efficacy and safety of a monthly subcutaneous dose in participants with biopsy-confirmed moderate-to-advanced (F2 or F3) MASH, showed that efimosfermin rapidly and significantly reversed liver fibrosis and stopped its progression, with a manageable tolerability profile. These data suggest potentially greater fibrosis improvement compared to that seen with other therapeutic approaches and with benefit expected independent of background glucagon-like peptide-1 (GLP-1) therapy. In addition, efimosfermin could offer triglyceride reduction and improved glycaemic control, important considerations for MASH patients who frequently face cardiometabolic co-morbidities. Efimosfermin’s unique properties, including low immunogenicity and an extended half-life, also offer the potential for a monthly dosing regimen and improved patient convenience. Full data from the trial was presented at the American Association for the Study of Liver Diseases (AASLD) Meeting in November 2024.5

Tony Wood, Chief Scientific Officer, GSK said: “The FGF21 class has shown some of the most exciting data in MASH including first-in-disease evidence of cirrhosis reversal, and efimosfermin has the potential to define a new standard-of-care with its monthly dosing and tolerability profile. Efimosfermin will significantly expand our hepatology pipeline and provide us the opportunity to develop a new potential best-in-class medicine with first launch expected in 2029. It complements GSK‘990, also in development for ALD and MASH, offering GSK options to develop both monotherapy and potential combinations to improve patient outcomes.”

Elias Zerhouni MD, Chair of the Board, Boston Pharmaceuticals, said: “I am very proud of today’s agreement with GSK, a company I know and admire, and of the outstanding work of the Boston Pharmaceuticals team led by Sophie Kornowski. Notably, this would not have been possible without the impressive, sustained and long-term strategic commitment to leading edge science and biotechnology ventures of the Bertarelli family, which led to the development of our Efimosfermin alfa as a potential best-in-class therapy in its therapeutic field. We are delighted that GSK, a global leader, recognized Efimosfermin’s potential to address a growing global public health concern and unmet medical need. Together, we look forward to Efimosfermin alfa’s ongoing journey to become a best-in-class treatment for patients with SLD.”

Sophie Kornowski Pharm D, Chief Executive Officer, Boston Pharmaceuticals said: “Today marks a pivotal moment for Boston Pharmaceuticals and Efimosfermin alfa, as we begin a new chapter with GSK, a global organization with proven expertise in liver disease, and a shared commitment to patients. Our accomplishments were made possible thanks to the dedicated Boston Pharmaceuticals team, who focused on our mission to develop Efimosfermin with a great sense of urgency. I am especially grateful to Ernesto Bertarelli for his unflinching support and the commitment of his expertise over the last few years."

The addition of efimosfermin further strengthens GSK’s hepatology pipeline of specialty medicines aimed at addressing both viral (chronic hepatitis B) and steatotic (SLD) drivers of fibrotic liver diseases.

Financial considerations

Under the terms of the agreement, GSK will acquire BP Asset IX, Inc., a subsidiary of Boston Pharmaceuticals, to access efimosfermin. GSK will pay up to $2 billion of total cash consideration, comprising an upfront payment of $1.2 billion and up to $800 million in success-based milestone payments. GSK will also be responsible for success-based milestone payments as well as tiered royalties for efimosfermin owed to Novartis Pharma AG.

GSK will account for the transaction as a business combination. This transaction is subject to customary conditions, including applicable regulatory agency clearances under the Hart-Scott-Rodino Act in the US.

For GSK, Evercore Partners International LLP is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Cleary Gottlieb Steen & Hamilton LLP as legal counsel.

For Boston Pharmaceuticals, Centerview Partners LLC is acting as exclusive financial advisor and Sullivan & Cromwell LLP as legal counsel.

About efimosfermin alfa

Efimosfermin is an investigational, once-monthly subcutaneous injection of a long-acting variant of FGF21 that is designed to regulate key metabolic pathways to decrease liver fat, ameliorate liver inflammation, and reverse liver fibrosis in patients with MASH. Efimosfermin is currently in trials for moderate to advanced fibrosis, including cirrhosis and is not available for prescription anywhere in the world.

About Boston Pharmaceuticals

Boston Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that leverages an experienced and committed drug development team to advance a portfolio of highly differentiated therapies that may address important unmet medical needs in serious liver diseases. Boston Pharmaceuticals is a portfolio company of B-Flexion, a private, entrepreneurial investment firm which manages the combined funds and investments associated with the Bertarelli family and also partners with sophisticated capital to meet the shared goal of delivering exceptional value over the generations, while also contributing positively to society.

About GSK

GSK is a global biopharma company with a purpose to unite science, technology, and talent to get ahead of disease together. Find out more at gsk.com.

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References

1 Global Burden of Disease Study 2017 Cirrhosis collaborators. 2020

2 Allen et al. Postgraduate Medicine. 2024, Vol 136, No. 3, 229–245.

3 Younossi et al. Hepatol Commun. 2023 Dec 22;8(1):e0352

4 Wallace, Carolyn et al. Journal of Hepatology, Volume 0, Issue 0

5 Hepatology (2004) Late-Breaking Abstract Supplement p28-30 TLM2024LBA_20241115A.pdf

 

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IEEE Provides Strategic Expertise as Indonesia Adopts First Age-Appropriate Design Regulation in Asia

 PISCATAWAY, N.J. - Wednesday, 14. May 2025 AETOSWire Print 

IEEE catalyzes landmark binding regulation to protect children online

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--The IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA), the global, consensus-building standards development organization of IEEE, the world’s largest technical professional organization dedicated to advancing technology for humanity, announces the culmination of its collaboration with policymakers on the recently passed Indonesian Government Regulation, Governance of Electronic Systems in Child Protection.

Through insights and expertise grounded in the IEEE’s initiatives and standards on children’s data governance and age-appropriate design, IEEE SA advanced frameworks for the age-appropriate design of internet platforms and systems in Indonesia’s regulatory process. This regulation is the first of its kind in Asia and the Global South, establishing enforceable requirements for digital platforms to protect children’s privacy, safety, and well-being, as a robust, holistic approach against children’s online addiction. Indonesia’s adoption of this landmark regulation represents a significant step forward for child online protection globally.

Children now make up roughly one-third of all internet users worldwide. Greater connectivity has enabled youths to benefit from educational content, communication tools, and entertainment, but it has also exposed them to harmful content, exploitation, data privacy risks, and potential addiction problems. In recent years, governments and civil society bodies have called for age-appropriate design—designing digital products with specific protections and features for children—to address these risks. Indonesia’s new regulation addresses this important topic by requiring online service providers to prioritize the best interests of children in their platform design and practices.

This regulation builds on the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child and its General Comment No. 25, by requiring that any digital product or service likely to be accessed by children provide a high level of privacy by default. Most notably, profiling and the precise geolocation of children are banned, and manipulative design practices, including nudging to weaken privacy settings or requesting more personal data than necessary, are prohibited.

“This is an example of IEEE putting its mission into practice in a concrete way to support societal and children’s needs, where IEEE’s global perspective and technical knowledge combined with the Indonesian authorities’ dedication to achieve a successful outcome,” said Sophia Muirhead, IEEE Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer. “Together, we enabled the development of a practical, forward-looking legal framework and regulation that will make the digital space safer for the next generation in Indonesia and, we hope, inspire similar actions worldwide.”

Indonesia’s new regulation is closely aligned with some of the most advanced legal frameworks and regulations in the world, such as the UK’s and California’s Age-Appropriate Design Codes. They also draw on internationally recognized standards, including IEEE 2089™, the IEEE Standard for Age Appropriate Digital Services Framework (based on the 5Rights principles for children), and IEEE 2089.1™, the IEEE Standard for Online Age Verification. By embedding key provisions of these standards, the regulation ensures that online services follow globally vetted guidelines for protecting children’s data and experiences. IEEE SA recently launched a related certification program to assist industry in conforming to age verification best practices.

“By contributing our neutral, world-class technical expertise to Indonesia’s policy development efforts, we helped address a complex socio-technical challenge—how to make the online world safer for children—in a way that balances innovation and protection,” said Alpesh Shah, IEEE SA Managing Director. “This achievement required unprecedented cooperation across technical, governmental, and civil society domains, and it underlines what is possible when we all work together for our children.”

The engagement in Indonesia serves as a model for collaborative policy development. Inspired by this and other successful engagements, IEEE SA recently launched the Technology Policy Collaborative to further leverage IEEE’s neutral, trusted expertise to help governments address complex technical and societal challenges in strategic areas, such as digital governance. Through efforts like these, IEEE SA reinforces its commitment to being a valued partner in advancing technology for the benefit of humanity.

See more details about this collaboration in Indonesia

Learn more about how IEEE is enabling trustworthy digital experiences for children

About the IEEE Standards Association

IEEE Standards Association (IEEE SA) is a collaborative organization where innovators raise the world’s standards for technology. IEEE SA provides a globally open, consensus-building environment and platform that empowers people to work together in the development of leading-edge, market-relevant technology standards, and industry solutions that shape a better, safer, and sustainable world. For more information, visit standards.ieee.org.

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IEEE is the world’s largest technical professional organization and is a public charity dedicated to advancing technology for the benefit of humanity. Through its highly cited publications, conferences, technology standards, and professional and educational activities, IEEE is the trusted voice in a wide variety of areas ranging from aerospace systems, computers, and telecommunications to biomedical engineering, electric power, and consumer electronics. Learn more at www.ieee.org.

 

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Tigo Energy Resolves Multi-Year Patent Infringement Litigation With SMA

 Settlement validates Tigo Intellectual Property, concludes IP litigation with SMA, and reinforces innovation in the marketplace.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Tigo Energy, Inc. (NASDAQ: TYGO) (“Tigo” or “Company”), a leading provider of intelligent solar and energy software solutions, today announced that it has reached a multi-year settlement with SMA (SMA Solar Technology AG and SMA Solar Technology America LLC) over litigation regarding the infringement of Tigo intellectual property by SMA. The settlement concludes the infringement complaint brought by Tigo on July 11, 2022, Case No. 1:22-cv-00915 (D. Del.) alleging infringement of certain patents by SMA. Terms of the settlement will remain undisclosed.

According to National Electric Code § 690.12, “Rapid Shutdown of PV Systems on Buildings” requires that PV system circuits “installed on or in buildings shall include a rapid shutdown function to reduce shock hazard for emergency responders.” Tigo rapid shutdown technology is compliant with UL 1741, the Standard for Safety for Inverters, Converters, Controllers and Interconnection System Equipment for Use With Distributed Energy Resources, and rapid shutdown requirements of the U.S. National Electric Code (NEC). Tigo is a leader in rapid shutdown technology and MLPE, with more than 150 patents granted or pending. The Company actively licenses its patents to other solar equipment providers and has repeatedly prevailed in patent disputes.

“The ability of companies that invest in research and development to protect and defend their intellectual property is central to the spirit of innovation that makes companies competitive,” said Zvi Alon, CEO at Tigo Energy. “This settlement is a welcome step that reinforces the validity of Tigo intellectual property that underpins our world-class technology.”

Since 2007, solar installers have deployed millions of Tigo MLPE devices in more than one hundred countries on all seven continents, of which Tigo Energy Intelligence monitors an average of 2.3GWh daily solar production. Tigo MLPE products provide optimization, monitoring, and rapid shutdown to help protect critical solar energy infrastructure and deliver reliability and consistent ROI.

Tigo products, patents, and some of its licensees related to rapid shutdown technology can be viewed at the Tigo Virtual Patent Marking for Rapid Shutdown Devices webpage. For more information about the portfolio of Tigo Flex MLPE solutions, please visit the website.

About Tigo Energy

Founded in 2007, Tigo Energy, Inc. (Nasdaq: TYGO) is a worldwide leader in the development and provider of smart hardware and software solutions that enhance safety, increase energy yield, and lower operating costs of residential, commercial, and utility-scale solar systems. Tigo combines its Flex MLPE (Module Level Power Electronics) and solar optimizer technology with intelligent, cloud-based software capabilities for advanced energy monitoring and control. Tigo MLPE products maximize performance, enable real-time energy monitoring, and provide code-required rapid shutdown at the module level. The Company also develops and provides products such as inverters and battery storage systems for the residential solar-plus-storage market. For more information, please visit www.tigoenergy.com.

 

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Everyday Care in Action: Thousands of Kenvue Employees Come Together Across 21 Markets to Help Advance Healthier Communities

 SUMMIT, N.J. 

Kenvuers contribute 5,000+ hours of volunteer time to local causes along with building 22,000+ hygiene kits for underserved communities

Hygiene kits to feature 110,000+ donated products from iconic brands Neutrogena®, Listerine®, OGX®, Johnson’s® Baby and more

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Kenvue Inc. (NYSE: KVUE), the maker of iconic brands such as Neutrogena®, Listerine®, Aveeno®, and Tylenol®, today announced its global community engagement efforts in celebration of Kenvue Cares Week, the company’s signature annual volunteer initiative part of its Healthy Lives Mission. Kenvue Cares Week is a testament to the strong Kenvue commitment to advance the well-being of people and our planet, giving back through volunteerism, and delivering meaningful, measurable impact in local communities.

Throughout the month of May, thousands of Kenvuers are coming together in 21 markets across six continents to support causes driven by the company’s commitments, creating 5,000+ hours of meaningful moments, building stronger connections with their communities, and demonstrating the power of everyday care in action. This marks a fourfold increase in site participation compared to the program’s inaugural year. This year, Kenvuers will help deliver approximately 22,000 hygiene kits, curated with over 110,000 products from across our iconic brands, including Neutrogena®, Listerine®, OGX®, Johnson’s® Baby and Aveeno®, to support the health and wellbeing of vulnerable communities, including those affected by natural disasters, homelessness and conflict.

“Kenvue Cares Week is a powerful example of our Purpose – realize the extraordinary power of everyday care - in action. Our more than 20,000 Kenvuers share a passion for bringing everyday care to life for our consumers and communities and we are proud of the impact we are helping deliver,” said Russell Dyer, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Kenvue.

“Save the Children has been working for over 100 years to ensure all children have a healthy start in life, the opportunity to learn, and protection from harm," said Luciana Bonifacio, Chief Development Officer of Save the Children U.S. "We can't achieve this ambitious mission alone, and the support of strategic partners like Kenvue is essential for building lasting change for kids in the U.S. and around the world. This Kenvue Cares Week, we're proud to come together for a shared purpose—to make a difference for the wellbeing of children and communities in the aftermath of crises."

“Kenvue Cares Week presents the ideal opportunity to strengthen our mission at GRACE to care for our community through direct service. The sharing of personal care products plays an essential role in our efforts to support the underserved and help our neighbors take care of themselves,” said Amanda Block, Founder and Director, GRACE, a Summit based nonprofit focused on meeting the needs of underserved neighbors with community resources.

Advancing Healthy Communities

Examples of the activities Kenvuers will participate in include:

North America

Pack hygiene kits of Kenvue products for disaster relief with Heart to Heart International in the U.S. and with Save the Children in Canada.

Plant trees in Guelph and Markham, Canada, to support reforestation.

Distribute food with local partners GRACE and Bridges Outreach.

Pack food donations with the Mattie N. Dixon Community Cupboard in Fort Washington, Pennsylvania.

Latin America:

Build hygiene kits with Save the Children in Cali, Colombia and Mexico City, Mexico, and with Direct Relief in Sao Paulo and San Jose Dos Campos, Brazil.

Build sanitary bathrooms and help promote hygiene habits with local partner Modulo Sanitario in Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Renovate playgrounds at children’s villages with Aldeas Infantiles in Asunción, Paraguay.

Europe, Middle East, and Africa:

Pack hygiene kits with Save the Children in Cape Town, South Africa; Spain, Madrid, and with In Kind Direct in high Wycombe, England.

Participate in "plogging" (jogging and picking up litter at the same time) in Rotkreuz, Switzerland Host an Equity in STEM workshop in High Wycombe, England.

Asia-Pacific:

Assemble hygiene kits with Save the Children in Sydney, Australia, Beijing, and Shanghai, China.

Plant trees on Motuihe Island in Auckland, New Zealand.

Support elderly care centers in Singapore through NTUC Health Day Care Centre.

Pack food kits with the India Food Banking Network in Baddi and Mulund, India.

About Kenvue

Kenvue Inc. is the world’s largest pure-play consumer health company by revenue. Built on more than a century of heritage, our iconic brands, including Aveeno®, BAND-AID® Brand, Johnson’s®, Listerine®, Neutrogena® and Tylenol®, are science-backed and recommended by healthcare professionals around the world. At Kenvue, we realize the extraordinary power of everyday care. Our teams work every day to put that power in consumers’ hands and earn a place in their hearts and homes. Learn more at www.kenvue.com.

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Svante and SAMSUNG E&A Sign Joint Development Agreement to Offer Digitally Enabled Skid-Mounted Modular Carbon Capture Plants

 Svante and SAMSUNG E&A have signed a joint development agreement to offer standardized skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants based on Svante’s novel VeloxoTherm™ solid sorbent-based carbon capture filter technology, leveraging SAMSUNG E&A’s advanced digital solutions and modularization capabilities.

Standardized modular packages will be branded and marketed globally by Svante and SAMSUNG E&A to deliver commercial carbon capture, use, and storage projects from the early project development stage through to engineering, procurement, and fabrication (EPF) across the heavy industrial and energy sectors.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Svante Technologies Inc. (Svante) and SAMSUNG E&A announced today that they have signed a joint development agreement to jointly develop a set of standardized skid-mounted modular carbon capture plants based on Svante’s novel VeloxoTherm solid sorbent-based carbon capture filter technology, leveraging SAMSUNG E&A’s advanced digital solutions and modularization capabilities. The agreement was signed during Svante’s Grand Opening Event, which marked the commissioning of its new commercial filter manufacturing facility in Vancouver, Canada. This is the world’s first gigafactory for Svante’s filter technology, capable of producing enough filters to capture 10 million tonnes of CO2 annually.

“We are working to remove the biggest barriers to rapid deployment of industrial carbon capture by first building our world-class manufacturing facility and second by partnering with SAMSUNG E&A to reduce project execution schedule and on-site construction costs through standardized design and fabrication solutions,” said Claude Letourneau, President & CEO of Svante.

SAMSUNG E&A, a total solutions provider for the global energy industry, is one of the world’s leading engineering, procurement, and construction (EPC) and project management companies in the world, with an ambition to assist in the energy transition. SAMSUNG E&A’s extensive experience in executing large capital projects based on modularization and digitalization, paired with Svante’s second-generation carbon capture and removal technology, makes this collaboration an innovative, accessible solution for clients in heavy industries and the energy sector looking for engineering-based carbon management solutions.

SAMSUNG E&A is expanding its eco-friendly business portfolio with “E&Able”, a solution that fosters a sustainable future through advanced technology. E&Able embodies SAMSUNG E&A’s commitment to resolving pressing societal challenges such as climate change, by swiftly securing groundbreaking technologies for its customers. It also represents the company’s mission to achieve global objectives, including carbon neutrality and the circular economy, faster. The company is accelerating the promotion of new businesses in the energy transition and eco-friendly sectors, focusing on three E&Able strategies: E&Able Low (low carbon), E&Able Zero (carbon-free), and E&Able Circle (environment). “The time is now for the CCUS industry value chain players to rethink how they approach projects to deliver them faster, more cost-effectively, and more efficiently. Undertaking multiple projects in parallel while using the same EPF contractor will greatly improve project performance,” said Hong Namkoong, President and CEO of SAMSUNG E&A. “Additionally, we have pioneered with our Engineering Data Platform (EDP) utilizing digital tools to enhance project execution efficiency, ultimately driving down schedule timelines and costs.”

Svante has developed a unique, environmentally responsible carbon capture and removal technology, which employs what it calls “structured adsorbent beds”, known as “filters”. The company’s filters are coated with nanoengineered solid adsorbent materials, which can capture CO2 from industrial emissions, including pulp and paper, waste-to-energy, cement, steel, fertilizer, hydrogen, and more. The company’s filter technology can also be leveraged for direct air capture (DAC), in which CO2 that has already been emitted into the atmosphere is trapped and removed from the ambient air.

“We are looking forward to partnering with SAMSUNG E&A to deliver global commercial carbon capture projects at scale,” said Claude Letourneau, Svante’s President and CEO. “SAMSUNG E&A’s 50+ years of experience in modularization across the industrial and energy sectors will be invaluable as we continue to hyperscale our operations and filter manufacturing capacity to expand our order book.”

One of the objectives of this collaboration is to offer industrial customers a one-stop shop via an integrated project delivery model for carbon capture plants. SAMSUNG E&A and Svante will develop standardized advanced front-end (FEL3) engineering package deliverables. During the project execution phase, it is anticipated that SAMSUNG E&A will be the exclusive EPF supplier of skid-mounted modules for CO2 capture plants, while Svante will supply its patented carbon capture machines (contactors)and filter beds. This collaborative approach to building large industrial facilities is shown to be effective at optimizing industrial project management and performance.

“This agreement will assist us in continuing to deliver world-class, environmentally responsible carbon capture plants that provide customers with both cost and schedule certainty, as well as convenient pre-engineered modules and automated data-driven engineering packages -- an offering we can now provide to our clients in addition to the other unique benefits our technology brings.” Letourneau adds, “An integrated project delivery model means customers no longer have to rely on the traditional bid-buy transactional relationships that they’ve been forced to deal with in the past.”

The two companies will work together to identify, develop, and deliver commercial-scale carbon capture projects globally, ensuring heavy industries and energy producers in these regions have more viable pathways to meet their emission reduction targets.

About Svante:

Headquartered in Vancouver, BC, Canada, Svante is a purpose-driven, leading carbon capture and removal solutions provider. The company makes nanoengineered filters and modular rotary contactor machines that capture and remove CO2 in an environmentally responsible way from industrial emissions and the air. Svante is on the 2023 Global Cleantech 100, the XPRIZE Foundation’s XB100 -- World’s Top 100 Deep Tech Companies, and was ranked second among private companies in the Corporate Knights’ Future 50 Fastest Growing Sustainable Companies in Canada. To learn more about Svante, visit www.svanteinc.com and follow Svante on LinkedIn or Twitter @svantesolutions.

 

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Boomi Announces Its 2025 Customer Innovation Award Winners

CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa. - Wednesday, 14. May 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Boomi™, the leader in AI-driven automation, announced today the winners of its 2025 Boomi Customer Innovation Awards, at Boomi World in Dallas, Texas.

This year’s awards recognize organizations that are not just navigating digital change, but are using the Boomi Enterprise Platform to lead it. The following winners demonstrate future preparedness by building scalable, agile solutions ready for evolving industry demands. Their projects stand out for their visionary use of Boomi’s integration, automation, data management, and AI capabilities to tackle complex challenges in unique ways.

These seven outstanding winners include:

Crane Worldwide Logistics

Georgia Department of Human Services

Lexitas

NFI Industries

Oceaneering

Penumbra, Inc

Tactile Medical

"What truly sets these digital transformation innovators apart is the tangible business impact they’ve achieved with the Boomi Enterprise Platform," said Matt Heinz, Chief Revenue Officer at Boomi. "By reimagining how they operate, serve customers and partners, and deliver value, these customers are setting a new benchmark for what modern enterprise innovation looks like. Their use of integration and automation to solve complex challenges and deliver exceptional results across their organizations is truly inspirational.”

Additional Resources

See how customers worldwide achieve better business outcomes with Boomi

Explore the Boomiverse Community

Follow Boomi on X (Twitter), LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

About Boomi

Boomi, the leader in AI-driven automation, helps organizations around the world automate and streamline critical processes to achieve business outcomes faster. Harnessing advanced AI capabilities, the Boomi Enterprise Platform seamlessly connects systems and manages data flows with API management, integration, data management, and AI orchestration in one comprehensive solution. With over 23,000 customers globally and a network of 800+ partners, Boomi is revolutionizing the way enterprises of all sizes achieve business agility and operational excellence. Discover more at boomi.com.

© 2025 Boomi, LP. Boomi, the ‘B’ logo, and Boomiverse are trademarks of Boomi, LP or its subsidiaries or affiliates. All rights reserved. Other names or marks may be the trademarks of their respective owners.

 

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Qlik Launches Open Lakehouse to Break Through Traditional Data Architecture Limits

 The fully managed Apache Iceberg solution delivers real-time scale, 5x faster queries, and cross-engine access — with up to 50% lower costs

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Qlik®, a global leader in data integration, data quality, analytics, and artificial intelligence, today announced the launch of Qlik Open Lakehouse, a fully managed Apache Iceberg solution built into Qlik Talend Cloud. Designed for enterprises under pressure to scale faster and spend less, Qlik Open Lakehouse delivers real-time ingestion, automated optimization, and multi-engine interoperability — without vendor lock-in or operational overhead.

This marks a major step forward in the evolution of modern data architectures. As organizations accelerate AI adoption, the cost and rigidity of traditional data warehouses have become unsustainable. Qlik Open Lakehouse offers a new path: a fully managed lakehouse architecture powered by Apache Iceberg that delivers 2.5x–5x faster query performance and up to 50% lower infrastructure costs, while maintaining full compatibility with the most widely used analytics and machine learning engines.

“Performance and cost should no longer be a tradeoff in modern data architectures,” said Mike Capone, CEO of Qlik. “With Qlik Open Lakehouse, enterprises gain real-time scale, full control over their data, and the freedom to choose the tools that work best for them. We built this to meet the demands of AI and analytics at enterprise scale — without compromise.”

Qlik Open Lakehouse is built from the ground up to meet the scale, flexibility, and performance demands of modern enterprises — without the tradeoffs. It combines real-time ingestion, intelligent optimization, and true ecosystem interoperability in a single, fully managed platform.

Real-time ingestion at enterprise scale: Ingest millions of records per second from hundreds of sources — including cloud apps, SaaS, SAP, and mainframes — directly into Iceberg tables with low latency and high throughput.

Intelligent Iceberg optimization, fully automated: Qlik’s always-on adaptive Iceberg optimizer handles compaction, clustering, and pruning automatically, delivering up to 5x faster queries and 50% lower storage costs — no tuning required.

Open by design, interoperable by default: Access data in Iceberg tables using a variety of Iceberg-compatible engines, including Snowflake, Amazon Athena, Apache Spark, Trino, and SageMaker — without re-platforming or reprocessing.

Your compute, your cloud, your rules: Runs natively in your AWS VPC with Bring Your Own Compute (BYOC), giving you full control over performance, security, and cost.

One platform, end to end: From ingestion and transformation to governance, data quality, and FinOps visibility, Qlik provides a unified lakehouse experience — no patchwork, no handoffs.

"Enterprises are increasingly adopting lakehouse architectures to unify data across on-premises and cloud environments," said Matt Aslett, Director of Research, Analytics and Data at ISG Software Research. "Qlik Open Lakehouse, which leverages open standards such as Apache Iceberg, is well-positioned to meet the growing demand for real-time data access and multi-engine interoperability, enabling enterprises to harness the full potential of their data for AI and analytics initiatives."

As AI workloads demand faster access to broader, fresher datasets, open formats like Apache Iceberg are becoming the new foundation. Qlik Open Lakehouse responds to this shift by making it effortless to build and manage Iceberg-based architectures — without the need for custom code or pipeline babysitting. It also runs within the customer’s own AWS environment, ensuring data privacy, cost control, and full operational visibility.

“Qlik Open Lakehouse initiative is a significant development we're keenly watching,” shared David Navarro, Data Domain Architect at Toyota Motor Europe. “Large corporations like ours urgently need interoperability between diverse business units and partners, each managing its own technology stack and data sovereignty. Apache Iceberg is emerging as the key to zero-copy data sharing across vendor-independent lakehouses, and Qlik's commitment to delivering performance and control in these complex, dynamic landscapes is precisely what the industry requires.”

Qlik Open Lakehouse is available now in private preview and is scheduled to be generally available in July 2025. Private preview is limited — early access is encouraged for teams looking to modernize ahead of GA. To learn more and request early access, visit our website or connect with us at Qlik Connect, May 14–17 in Orlando.

About Qlik

Qlik converts complex data landscapes into actionable insights, driving strategic business outcomes. Serving over 40,000 global customers, our portfolio provides advanced, enterprise-grade AI/ML, data integration, and analytics. Our AI/ML tools, both practical and scalable, lead to better decisions, faster. We excel in data integration and governance, offering comprehensive solutions that work with diverse data sources. Intuitive analytics from Qlik uncover hidden patterns, empowering teams to address complex challenges and seize new opportunities. As strategic partners, our platform-agnostic technology and expertise make our customers more competitive.

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Intelsat, Cubic³ Complete Vehicle Satellite Connectivity Test, Advancing Ubiquitous Connectivity Vision

 Groundbreaking Memorandum of Understanding brings seamless, global connectivity closer to reality for connected cars, agriculture, and heavy machinery vehicles

 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Intelsat and Cubic³ have successfully completed a critical vehicle satellite connectivity test, marking a significant milestone in their joint mission to create a seamless connectivity service for all types of vehicles. The test demonstrated successful integration between Intelsat satellites and Cubic³’s software platform, showcasing how terrestrial and non-terrestrial networks can seamlessly link to deliver always-on connectivity regardless of location.

“Our Memorandum of Understanding and successful test brings us closer to our vision of truly ubiquitous connectivity,” said Bruno Fromont, Intelsat Chief Technology Officer. “By combining Intelsat’s satellite expertise with Cubic³’s innovative connectivity platform, we’re creating solutions that will keep vehicles connected anywhere in the world, enabling critical functions from broadband connectivity, diagnostics to eventually supporting autonomous driving capabilities.”

The successful test focused on a commercial land mobile use case featuring Intelsat’s FlexMove Fleet product and Cubic³ Cloud interface, proving the viability of integrated connectivity solutions for heavy machinery customers. This demonstration represents a major step forward in the collaboration between Intelsat, Cubic³ and SoftBank Corp. The joint collaboration is expected to create a new, differentiated one-stop shop solution for the land mobile industry, offering customers the ability to create customized connectivity solutions that leverage both terrestrial cellular networks and non-terrestrial networks.

The collaboration addresses a critical gap in today’s increasingly connected world. Despite advances in autonomous mobility for connected cars, ships, drones, and other vehicles, many areas remain without ground-based mobile network coverage, requiring separate devices and accounts to connect to non-terrestrial networks. The Intelsat- Cubic³-SoftBank Corp. cooperative effort aims to eliminate this fragmentation, offering one device and one account that maintains connectivity across available networks worldwide.

Nick Power, Chief Technology Officer at Cubic³, highlighted the strategic importance of the collaboration: “Our work with Intelsat is foundational to delivering on the promise of software-defined vehicles. Car manufacturers need global, high-speed, always-on connectivity to transform into software-first entities and meet evolving consumer mobility demands. This test demonstrates how our technologies can work together to enable that future.”

The planned integrated solution will initially use geostationary (GEO) satellites for applications such as fleet management, telematics, predictive maintenance, and software updates in areas beyond terrestrial coverage. As new low Earth orbit (LEO) constellations launch, the system will evolve to support higher-bandwidth use cases including high-definition map downloads, and cloud-based vehicle diagnostics using digital twins. “Non-terrestrial networks are not just a backup option—they’re an essential component of the connectivity ecosystem that will power tomorrow’s vehicles,” Fromont said.

This collaboration also builds on the groundbreaking collaboration agreement signed in 2024 between SoftBank Corp. and Intelsat to create a single “Ubiquitous Network.” This network leverages the same standard architectures, interfaces, and processes that enable roaming between terrestrial cellular networks today, accelerating the commercial adoption of mobility solutions based on new 3GPP 5G standards for non-terrestrial networks.

About Intelsat

Intelsat’s global team of professionals is focused on providing seamless and secure, satellite-based communications to government, NGO and commercial customers through the company’s next-generation worldwide network and managed services. Bridging the digital divide by operating one of the world’s largest and most advanced satellite fleet and connectivity infrastructures, Intelsat enables people and their tools to speak over oceans, see across continents and listen through the skies to communicate, cooperate and coexist. Since its founding six decades ago, the company has been synonymous with satellite-industry “firsts” in service to its customers and the planet. Leaning on a legacy of innovation and focusing on addressing a new generation of challenges Intelsat team members now have their sights on the “next firsts” in space as they disrupt the field and lead in the digital transformation of the industry.

About Cubic³

Cubic³ provides advanced connectivity solutions for software-defined vehicles (SDVs) across 200+ countries. We help automotive, agriculture and transportation OEMs navigate the complexities of connecting vehicles while ensuring compliance with global regulations. With access to over 550 mobile networks, our smart connectivity empowers OEMs to innovate, scale and unlock new opportunities, driving efficiency and growth. In 2024, SoftBank Corp. and Cubic³ formed a strategic global partnership to pioneer the future of software-defined vehicles (SDVs) and other high-value Internet-of-Things (IoT) assets.

 

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Integreon Announces Strategic Collaboration with PwC

 EMEA Member Firms to Empower Legal Teams

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Integreon today announced a new strategic collaboration with PwC. This collaboration is the latest commitment in Integreon’s and PwC’s investment in Legal Managed Services across the EMEA region.

By combining PwC’s legal generative AI technology investments and deep domain legal and industry expertise with Integreon’s extensive global talent pool, the firms can work as one team, ensuring the highest quality and efficiency of services underpinned by the most advanced legal technologies.

“Through our collaboration with Integreon, we are able to deliver significant benefits and drive real impact for clients by delivering high-quality, Legal Managed Services at scale,” said Frederic Mirza Khanian, PwC Global Legal Business Solutions Leader. “This is an exciting opportunity for us to serve the evolving needs of our clients.”

“Facing a strategic or operational challenge demands a flexible and high-quality solution. A strategic business partner can ‘take the problem away’ by managing and optimising your high-volume tasks, ensuring excellence in every aspect of the solution, from technology and legal expertise to process excellence. That is what our collaboration with Integreon offers to the client,” said Patricia Manca Diaz, PwC EMEA Legal Managed Services Leader.

Subroto Mukerji, Integreon CEO, added: “PwC’s collaboration with Integreon underscores our commitment to enabling our EMEA clients to harness the benefits of generative AI. Technology-driven solutions are central to our approach, and we are thrilled to join this collaboration to help shape the future of legal services.”

About Integreon

Integreon is the trusted, global provider of legal, creative and business outsourced solutions to corporations and law firms seeking to expand their capabilities and transform their performance. The company’s 3,500+ professionals provide expert support across a range of managed services—from creative design, content delivery and administrative support to legal and compliance. With global delivery centers on three continents, Integreon delivers round-the-clock service in 50+ languages and is deeply committed to client success, consistently delivering innovative, tech-enabled solutions that improve agility and efficiency to drive business performance. Integreon is owned by EagleTree Capital, a leading New York-based middle-market private equity firm with over $5 billion of assets under management.

For more information about Integreon’s range of services, email info@integreon.com, visit www.integreon.com and follow Integreon at LinkedIn, X, and Facebook.

About PwC

PwC’s purpose is to build trust in society and solve important problems. We’re a network of firms in 155 countries with over 284,000 people who are committed to delivering quality in assurance, advisory, and tax services. Find out more and tell us what matters to you by visiting www.pwc.com.

© 2025 PwC. All rights reserved.

 

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Why Digital Workplace Transformation Can’t Wait — Insights from Lenovo

  MORRISVILLE, N.C. - Wednesday, 14. May 2025 AETOSWire 

New research reveals why most organizations are falling behind — and what it takes to unleash Gen AI’s full potential.

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- As Generative AI (Gen AI) reshapes how work gets done, companies that delay modernizing their digital workplaces risk falling behind. Lenovo’s latest global research report, Igniting Real Workplace Transformation, reveals a stark reality: organizations recognize the opportunity Gen AI affords, but most have yet to take meaningful action.

Based on a survey of 600 IT leaders, while over 80% believe Gen AI will reshape how work gets done, only 39% say they are actively transforming their workplaces today. Even more striking, 89% agree that achieving AI’s full benefits requires far more than deploying new tools — it demands a complete reinvention of the digital workplace.

True workplace transformation means reimagining how people, technology, and processes come together around a shared vision for innovation and growth.

"Organizations that define a clear, personalized vision for transformation — and act decisively — will be the ones who unlock Gen AI’s full value," said Rakshit Ghura, Vice President and General Manager, Digital Workplace Solutions, Lenovo.

“Transformation is no longer a future ambition — it’s a present necessity. Those who lead will redefine not only day-to-day work, but also what’s possible for their people and businesses.”

The report identifies the top barriers slowing progress toward digital workplace transformation. It provides a clear, strategic roadmap to help organizations accelerate adoption, overcome complexity, and unlock Gen AI’s full value.

The Future Workplace: Powered by Evolution

So, what does that look like? The future of work isn’t just about adopting new tools — it’s about unleashing new possibilities. Imagine a digital workplace where:

Hyper-personalized Gen AI tools eliminate friction in daily workflows—simplifying tasks, reducing delays, and enhancing focus

IT support is seamless and intuitive

Security and scalability happen effortlessly in the background

Every employee is empowered to collaborate, create, and innovate

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Ecolab Life Sciences Opens New State-of-the-Art Bioprocessing Applications Laboratory in Pennsylvania, US

  ST. PAUL, Minn. - Wednesday, 14. May 2025 AETOSWire

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Ecolab Life Sciences has officially opened its new US Bioprocessing Applications Laboratory in King of Prussia, Pennsylvania.

The new facility is designed to support biopharma customers with applications and process development for the purification of biotherapeutic molecules, providing comprehensive technical support to biopharmaceutical companies and contract manufacturers operating from small-scale to full commercial production. This new development location is well positioned in the Eastern U.S., close to many large pharmaceutical operations and a hub of bioprocessing innovation.

The lab is equipped with high-throughput process development tools and manufacturing scale chromatography columns, enabling biotech firms to receive turnkey support for process development. Large biopharma companies can utilize the applications lab throughout the entire development cycle, from early to late stage and commercialization; including characterizing alternative resins to help reduce manufacturing costs and support with regulatory submissions.

“Our new Bioprocessing Applications Lab marks a significant milestone in our ability to be a global technical partner to our customers around the world,” said Jennifer Sorrells, Ph.D., vice president of research and development, Ecolab Life Sciences. “This facility demonstrates our commitment to delivering best-in-class bioprocessing solutions by pairing Ecolab’s innovative resin toolbox with deep domain expertise to optimize the purification process. We are dedicated to empowering our customers to accelerate the delivery of life-saving therapies to market."

Biopharma and contract manufacturing organizations are already leveraging Ecolab’s Bioprocessing Applications Lab to help accelerate speed and enhance manufacturing efficiencies through lifecycle studies. The lab can initiate studies and deliver results within weeks, facilitating a faster route to market while providing customers with access to raw data and bench-level operations for transparency and collaboration.

The new lab complements Ecolab’s existing European Applications and Research & Development Lab, in Wales, U.K., and is part of the Ecolab Life Sciences Pharma Center of Excellence, a multi-million dollar investment which also includes an interactive learning space, The Xchange customer experience center, and an API (Active Pharmaceutical Ingredient) and excipient manufacturing facility.

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A trusted partner for millions of customers, Ecolab (NYSE:ECL) is a global sustainability leader offering water, hygiene and infection prevention solutions and services that protect people and the resources vital to life. Building on more than a century of innovation, Ecolab has annual sales of $16 billion, employs approximately 48,000 associates and operates in more than 170 countries around the world. The company delivers comprehensive science-based solutions, data-driven insights and world-class service to advance food safety, maintain clean and safe environments, and optimize water and energy use. Ecolab’s innovative solutions improve operational efficiencies and sustainability for customers in the food, healthcare, high tech, life sciences, hospitality and industrial markets.

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I Squared Capital and The Arab Energy Fund Sign Memorandum of Understanding to Invest in Sustainable Energy Infrastructure Through a New Middle East Infrastructure Strategy>

(BUSINESS WIRE)--I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, and The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as APICORP, a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy sector, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest in a dedicated infrastructure investment strategy focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514009293/en/ The strategy aims to enhance connectivity across regional and global markets, investing in key infrastructure sectors across the region with the goal of expanding energy infrastructure and supporting regional decarbonization efforts. This partnership will leverage I Squared’s global investment platform and extensive expertise in infrastructure investments. The firm's investment philosophy focuses on building businesses through direct engagement with management teams, applying a hands-on approach that drives both operational and commercial success. The collaboration will also deliver enhanced operational leverage, control,...(BUSINESS WIRE)--I Squared Capital, a leading independent global infrastructure investment manager, and The Arab Energy Fund (TAEF), formerly known as APICORP, a leading multilateral impact financial institution focused on the MENA energy sector, have signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to invest in a dedicated infrastructure investment strategy focused on the Middle East and North Africa (MENA) region. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250514009293/en/ The strategy aims to enhance connectivity across regional and global markets, investing in key infrastructure sectors across the region with the goal of expanding energy infrastructure and supporting regional decarbonization efforts. This partnership will leverage I Squared’s global investment platform and extensive expertise in infrastructure investments. The firm's investment philosophy focuses on building businesses through direct engagement with management teams, applying a hands-on approach that drives both operational and commercial success. The collaboration will also deliver enhanced operational leverage, control,...{}

Andersen Global Deepens Canadian Ties with Stratos Solutions Inc.

 (BUSINESS WIRE)--Andersen Global expands its Canadian platform through a Collaboration Agreement with Stratos Solutions Inc., a leading tax firm based in Ontario, Canada specializing in indirect tax, reverse audits, and overpayment recovery for complex organizations.

Founded in 2004 by former Arthur Andersen professionals, Stratos Solutions Inc. is led by Managing Partner Alnasir Gangji and brings over 70 years of combined partner experience in indirect tax and overpayment recovery services. The firm specializes in reverse audits across VAT, GST/HST, QST, PST, Canadian customs duties, government grants, and payroll tax programs. Stratos works with Fortune 500 companies and public sector entities, delivering measurable financial value through its proprietary Stratos Data Intelligence (SDI) platform—an advanced analytics engine powered by more than 170 algorithms designed to identify missed tax credits, refunds, and overpayments across complex ERP environments such as SAP, Oracle, and NetSuite.

“Through our collaboration with Andersen Global, we will be able to leverage a broader group of professionals to better support our clients," said Alnasir. "The expanded reach and enhanced access to global resources will allow us to provide more integrated and comprehensive solutions, both across Canada and internationally, strengthening our ability to meet the complex needs of our clients, and further solidifying our commitment to delivering best-in-class service.”

“Stratos Solutions Inc. brings a new dimension to our Canadian tax capabilities at a critical time,” said Mark L. Vorsatz, global chairman and CEO of Andersen. “Founded by three former Arthur Andersen professionals with more than 70 years of combined experience, the firm exemplifies our core values through a client-centric, results-driven approach. Their specialized expertise enhances our ability to deliver seamless, cross-border solutions and further strengthens our presence in the region.”

Andersen Global is an international association of legally separate, independent member firms comprised of tax, legal, and valuation professionals around the world. Established in 2013 by U.S. member firm Andersen Tax LLC, Andersen Global now has more than 20,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 500 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms.

 

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IQM’s First Quantum Computer in Asia-Pacific Goes Online, Set to Open Office in Seoul

 The expansion builds on IQM’s first quantum computer in the Asia-Pacific region (APAC) installed at Chungbuk National University (CBNU) in South Korea.

This marks a remarkable milestone by IQM for delivering and installing the system at CBNU in four months.

In fostering growth and innovation in key markets, IQM aims to advance quantum technology in Korea through collaboration with key players.

With the appointment of Youngsim Kim, as country manager, the Seoul office will open in June 2025, making it IQM's second office in APAC after Singapore.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- IQM Quantum Computers, a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, has announced expanding its presence in Asia-Pacific with a new office opening in South Korea in June 2025, following the installation of its first quantum system at Chungbuk National University (CBNU).

The office in Seoul reinforces IQM’s dedication to collaborating with research and academic institutions, high-performance computing (HPC) centers, and enterprises in advancing quantum technology. It also supports South Korea in building a vibrant quantum ecosystem and achieving the goals of its national quantum strategy.

As part of the expansion, IQM has appointed Youngsim Kim as a Country Manager for South Korea. “We are excited to welcome Youngsim, and with a wealth of quantum knowledge, leadership experience and regional expertise, we are confident she will drive our growth and strategic initiatives in Korea,” said Mikko Välimäki, Co-CEO of IQM Quantum Computers.

Kim has over a decade of experience in various industries and a track record in sales, business transformations and change, and people leadership.

“I am particularly impressed with IQM’s innovative technology approach and strategic focus on its global expansion. I am eager to contribute to the company’s growth by driving new business opportunities and supporting customers,” she stated.

This expansion builds on IQM’s delivery of IQM Spark, a 5-qubit superconducting on-premises quantum computer at Chungbuk National University, marking a significant achievement for the company in deploying the system within four months.

Cho Young-chul, Head of Chungbuk National University’s Industry-Academic Cooperation Foundation, said, "We hope that it will serve as a bridgehead to strengthen the competitiveness of future industries by carrying out practical R&D and spreading academic results using quantum computers," adding, "We will integrate quantum computing with various fields to support the development of talented people and the leading development of the quantum industry in Chungbuk."

“This latest deployment and record lead time further cements our role as a global leader in accelerating the adoption of quantum computing by making quantum computers more open, accessible and practical for researchers and university students worldwide,” added Välimäki.

About IQM Quantum Computers:

IQM is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers. IQM provides both on-premises full-stack quantum computers and a cloud platform to access its computers. IQM customers include the leading high-performance computing centres, research labs, universities and enterprises which have full access to IQM's software and hardware. IQM has over 300 employees with headquarters in Finland and a global presence in France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Poland, Spain, Singapore, South Korea and the United States.

 

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