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Barcelona
Business Tech

MWC25 Barcelona registers 109,000 footfall

Arnold Pinto
From 205 nations and territories A total of 109,000 visitors attended MWC25 Barcelona, the world’s largest and most influential connectivity event held from March 3 to 6, 2025. It was a transformative week of industry-shaping launches and impactful collaboration, highlighting advanced mobile technology and AI. The event was pivotal for the tech world, with leading […]
Rental
Business

Crisis-Proofing Ideas for Your Vacation Rental Business

Running a vacation rental business is exciting, but let’s be honest—unexpected disruptions are part of the game. Whether it’s a global pandemic, economic downturn, or sudden market shifts, having a solid crisis-proofing strategy can mean the difference between thriving and barely surviving.  Here’s how you can build resilience into your vacation rental business so you
Billion
Business

TSMC to invest $100 billion in US semiconductor manufacturing

Arnold Pinto
The largest FDI in US history TSMC has revealed plans to invest $100 billion in advanced semiconductor manufacturing in the United States. This investment will build upon the company’s current $65 billion initiative in Phoenix, Arizona, bringing the total investment in the Taiwanese company’s US operations to $165 billion. As part of this expansion, TSMC […]
MNOs
Business Tech

MNOs invest 85% in global mobile internet infrastructure

GSMA report finds According to a new report by the GSMA and Kearney, Mobile Network Operators (MNOs) are the primary investors in global mobile internet connectivity infrastructure, contributing 85% of the total annual investment. This substantial investment underscores MNOs’ pivotal role in supporting digital economies worldwide. Key findings of the report John
Vespia
Business

Vespia and Mastercard partner to speed up merchant onboarding

Arnold Pinto
Including in the Middle East Vespia, an Estonian business verification (KYB) solution and Mastercard have partnered to revolutionise the merchant onboarding process. The collaboration will enable businesses in financial sectors across Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC), Europe, the Middle East, Africa (EEMEA), and Asia-Pacific (AP) regions to onboard merchants up to 90%
Eutelsat
Business Space

Eutelsat awards major contract to Airbus

Arnold Pinto
For OneWeb LEO constellation extension Airbus Defence and Space has been awarded a contract by Eutelsat to extend its OneWeb Low Earth Orbit (LEO) satellite constellation. The agreement marks a new phase in developing OneWeb’s global satellite network, designed to provide high-speed internet access worldwide. Under the contract terms, Airbus will be responsible for
GCC
Business

GCC hospitality boom drives modular construction surge

Linq scales capacity to serve demand The Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) region is poised to nearly double its hotel room inventory by 2030, driving a surge in demand for faster, more cost-effective construction methods. Seizing this opportunity, Linq, a Dubai-based sustainable modular solutions provider, has expanded its production capabilities, delivering nearly 1,900
Pratt
Aviation Business

Pratt & Whitney wins $1.5 billion USAF contract

Arnold Pinto
For F-22 Raptors’ F119 engines Pratt & Whitney, a division of RTX, has secured a $1.5 billion contract to sustain the F119 engines that power the US Air Force’s F-22 Raptor fighter jets. The three-year agreement aims to enhance the readiness and reliability of more than 400 F119 engines, which have collectively flown over 900,000 […]
Hydrolix
Business

Hydrolix joins AWS ISV Accelerate Programme

Enhancing company’s global reach Hydrolix, a pioneering company transforming the economics of log data with its innovative streaming data lake platform, has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Programme. The AWS ISV Accelerate Programme is a co-sell initiative that connects AWS Partners with the AWS Sales team to help
Turnaround
Business

Nissan outlines comprehensive turnaround measures

Arnold Pinto
To secure sustainable profitability Nissan Motor Corporation has unveiled an update on its comprehensive turnaround strategy, which aims to reshape the company into a more agile, cost-efficient, and competitive business. To secure sustainable profitability, Nissan focuses on various cost-saving initiatives, restructuring its manufacturing operations, and exploring new
Ceramics
Business

Respect ethos is central to European ceramics production

Arnold Pinto
Including 15,000 individuals in Spain European ceramics, including the Spanish sector, are renowned for their quality and innovation. They are also foundational in their commitment to four essential elements: water, air, earth, and fire. However, a less visible yet equally crucial component is the industry’s dedication to respect—respect for people, the environment,
Sopra
Aviation Business

Thales and Sopra Steria forge a multiyear partnership

Arnold Pinto
To transform ATM in Europe Thales, a global leader in high technology, and Sopra Steria, a key player in the European tech sector, have signed a multiyear partnership to revolutionise the digital transformation of Air Traffic Management (ATM) in Europe. The collaboration will leverage their combined industrial and digital ATM solutions expertise to offer Thales’ […]