08/07/2025 08:57
Omdia Strengthens APAC Leadership with Addition of Tech Research Asia Team

Omdia is expanding its strategic footprint in the fast-growing APAC region with the addition of the Tech Research Asia (TRA) team, including Tim Dillon, Trevor Clarke, Mark Iles and Michael Barnes. As technology investment and digital innovation continue to accelerate across APAC, the integration of TRA enhances Omdia’s ability to serve clients with deep regional insight, established enterprise relationships, and recognized expertise across the partner and channel landscape. The TRA team wi...

08/07/2025 10:16
Transatlantic Financial Leaders Back Creation of New Defence Bank

Last month [July], a high-level taskforce co-chaired by UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves and UK Defence Secretary John Healey endorsed the creation of the Defence, Security and Resilience Bank (DSRB); a new international financial institution owned by nations that will help NATO and allies across the world deliver on the landmark five percent (5%) of GDP defence investment pledge adopted at the NATO Summit in June 2025. Equally, MEPs in the European Parliament have also voted for a resolution urging...

08/07/2025 12:05
Museum Centre Vapriikki: Ancient DNA Reveals 800-year-old Family Link in Medieval Finland

Ancient DNA research led by the Museum Centre Vapriikki in Tampere, Finland, in collaboration with the universities of Turku and Helsinki, has produced new insights into kinship, health, and population continuity in medieval and early modern Finland. Published in the peer-reviewed journal iScience, the research presents results from 25 individuals in Finland – a significant result in a country where acidic soils often lead to poor preservation of bones and genetic material. This press release ...

08/07/2025 12:00
NTT DATA Launches Global Business Unit for Microsoft Cloud to Accelerate Enterprise Transformation in the AI Era

NTT DATA, a global leader in digital business and technology services, today announced its NTT Data business unit for Microsoft Cloud to meet rising demand for secure, AI-driven enterprise cloud transformation. The global unit brings together NTT DATA’s deep industry and technical expertise in Microsoft Cloud, security and AI solutions to accelerate cloud modernization, scale Agentic AI and navigate complex sovereignty and compliance requirements. “Our expanded collaboration with Microsoft re...

08/07/2025 12:00
HistoSonics Announces $2.25B Acquisition by Consortium of Top-Tier Investors

HistoSonics, the developer of the Edison® Histotripsy System and novel histotripsy therapy platform, today announced a management-led majority stake acquisition by a syndicate of globally recognized private and public investors, including K5 Global, Bezos Expeditions, Wellington Management and other new and existing investors. The transaction values HistoSonics at approximately $2.25 billion and positions the company for accelerated growth of the Edison System across new clinical indications an...

08/07/2025 13:15
Energy Vault Secures Final FIRB Approval and Completes Acquisition of 125 MW/1,000 MWh Stoney Creek BESS in Australia

Energy Vault Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: NRGV) ("Energy Vault"), a global leader in grid-scale energy storage solutions, today announced it has received Foreign Investment Review Board (FIRB) approval and completed the full acquisition of the Stoney Creek Battery Energy Storage System (BESS) project in Northern New South Wales. The 125 MW/1,000 MWh project now formally enters Energy Vault’s international “Own & Operate” portfolio, advancing the company’s long-term asset management strategy in the...

08/07/2025 13:30
Andersen Consulting Announces Collaboration Agreement with Virtual, Inc.

Andersen Consulting announces a Collaboration Agreement with Virtual, Inc., a U.S.-based firm recognized for its deep expertise in strategy and operations for technology consortia, standards development organizations, and other member-driven groups. Renowned for its hands-on approach and results-driven execution, Virtual, Inc. has a proven track record of supporting mission-driven, collaborative organizations. With the agility of a boutique firm and the capabilities of a global player, Virtua...

08/07/2025 16:24
Lyten to Acquire All Remaining Northvolt Assets in Sweden and Germany

Lyten, the global leader in lithium-sulfur batteries, announced today that it has entered into a binding agreement to acquire Northvolt’s remaining assets in Sweden and Germany. The acquisition includes Northvolt Ett and Ett Expansion (Skellefteå, Sweden), Northvolt Labs (Västerås, Sweden), and Northvolt Drei (Heide, Germany). Additionally, Lyten is acquiring all remaining Northvolt intellectual property (IP), and multiple members of the current Northvolt executive team plan to join Lyten. The ...