AI Continent

Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

Press Release – Brussels, 9 April 2025 – To become a global leader in artificial intelligence (AI) is the objective of the AI Continent Action Plan launched today. As set out by President von der Leyen at the AI Action Summit in February 2025 in Paris, this ambitious initiative is set to transform Europe’s strong traditional industries and its exceptional talent pool into powerful engines of AI innovation and … Continue reading Commission sets course for Europe’s AI leadership with an ambitious AI Continent Action Plan

BASF and Mingyang have come together in a Memorandum of Understanding to drive innovation and create advanced materials and technical solutions that cater to the sustainable needs of diverse industries.

BASF and Mingyang join forces towards sustainable innovation

Shanghai, China – April 18, 2025 – BASF and Mingyang have come together in a Memorandum of Understanding to drive innovation and create advanced materials and technical solutions that cater to the sustainable needs of diverse industries. This partnership aims to focus on innovative Power-to-X materials and technologies, enhancing cooperation in technology and business sectors. BASF will provide its strong R&D expertise in catalytic materials … Continue reading BASF and Mingyang join forces towards sustainable innovation

infosys

Spark and Infosys announce strategic IT collaboration

Press Release – Bengaluru, India and Auckland, New Zealand – April 16, 2025 – Infosys (NSE, BSE, NYSE:INFY), a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, and Spark New Zealand (Spark), New Zealand’s largest telecommunications and digital services company, today announced a strategic agreement that will support the transformation of Spark’s technology delivery model through digital innovation. Leveraging Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions, and platforms … Continue reading Spark and Infosys announce strategic IT collaboration

Eni and UKAEA

Eni and UKAEA launch a research and technological development collaboration for innovative solutions in the field of fusion energy

Press Release – Oxford, England and San Donato Milanese (Milan), Italy (Friday, 7th March 2025) –The United Kingdom Atomic Energy Authority (UKAEA), the UK’s national organisation responsible for the research and delivery of sustainable fusion energy, and Eni, have entered into a collaboration agreement to jointly conduct research and development activities in the field of fusion energy. The collaboration primary starts with the construction of the world’s … Continue reading Eni and UKAEA launch a research and technological development collaboration for innovative solutions in the field of fusion energy

Catherine Francis Mangare AI Sticky Post

Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

In a quiet lab nestled within the tree-lined campus of Sokoine University of Agriculture, a quiet revolution is underway. Catherine Francis Mangare, a 35-year-old assistant lecturer turned PhD researcher, is one of the most unlikely yet formidable forces shaping the future of artificial intelligence in Tanzania. “Before, I didn’t even know about Zindi Africa,” she said, referring to the pan-African data science platform that has … Continue reading Zindi’s Silent Revolution: How a Tanzanian Lecturer is Building Africa’s Next Generation of AI Leaders

Climate KIC

Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

Press Release – Dublin, 9 April 2025 – Climate KIC is driving forward innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two innovative programmes designed to support start-ups and entrepreneurship support organisations (ESOs) in Ireland. These initiatives, the 2050 Accelerator and the programme “Nurturing entrepreneurship support organisations and start-ups for AI-driven climate action”, will empower high-potential ventures and organisations to develop transformative solutions for sustainability challenges.  The 2050 Accelerator  … Continue reading Climate KIC champions innovation in AI, climate, and agri-food with two major initiatives in Ireland

StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer

StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

Proven C-Suite leader takes the reins at close of record year with 600% qualified sales pipeline growth Press Release – BRISTOL, England – 8 April, 2025 – StorMagic®, solving the world’s edge data problems, today announced the appointment of its new chief executive officer (CEO) and member of the board of directors, Susan Odle. Odle originally joined the company in August 2024 as chief growth officer, and was appointed as CEO … Continue reading StorMagic Appoints Susan Odle as Chief Executive Officer to Accelerate Next Phase of Innovation and Growth

Capgemini

Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients

Press Release – Cairo, April 7, 2025 – Capgemini today announced it will establish an AI Center of Excellence (CoE) in Egypt focused on accelerating the generative and agentic AI transformation journeys of clients worldwide. Through this new cutting-edge AI hub, Capgemini will invest in research and development, collaborate with local academic institutions, and leverage technology partnerships to help accelerate client adoption of AI at scale. This … Continue reading Capgemini to establish AI Center of Excellence in Egypt to accelerate AI-driven innovation for global clients

AI Energy Council

AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution

Industry heavyweights from the energy and technology sectors will descend on Whitehall today (8 April) for the first meeting of the UK’s new AI Energy Council. Press Release – 8 April 2025 – Co-chaired by the Technology and Energy Secretaries, today’s inaugural meeting will see members agree the council’s objectives with a key aim focused on how the government’s clean energy superpower mission, and its … Continue reading AI Energy Council to ensure UK’s energy infrastructure ready for AI revolution