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Proxima Fusion, Europe’s fastest-growing fusion energy company, today announced the close of its €130 million ($150 million) Series A financing — the largest private fusion investment round in Europe. The Series A financing was co-led by Cherry Ventures andBalderton Capital. Significant participation also came from UVC Partners, DeepTech & Climate Fonds (DTCF), Plural, Leitmotif, Lightspeed, Bayern Kapital, HTGF, Club degli Investitori, Omnes Capital, Elaia Partners, Visionaries Tomorrow, Wilbe and redalpine, the latter of which led Proxima Fusion's seed round just one year ago. This brings Proxima Fusion’s total funding to more than €185 million ($200 million) in private and public capital, accelerating its mission to build the world’s first commercial fusion power plant based on a stellarator design. Francesco Sciortino, CEO and Co-founder of Proxima Fusion, said: "Fusion has become a real, strategic opportunity to shift global energy dependence from natural resources to technologica

Today at Transform London, Twilio announced that it is partnering with Orange, one of the world’s leading telecommunications operators, to scale the use of RCS Business Messaging across France. This partnership represents a major milestone in the evolution of mobile messaging in the country, providing French and international businesses with a rich, interactive, and secure communications experience directly in their messaging app. RCS already covers over 70% of the mobile base in France as of June 1, 2025 — representing more than 45 million smartphones — and is projected to reach 85% by the end of the year. In this context, Orange has chosen Twilio’s globally recognized expertise to support the deployment of this next-generation messaging solution. Trust and transparency have become central to customer expectations. RCS fully addresses these priorities by enhancing the credibility and impact of brand communications. According to Twilio’s 2025 State of Customer Engagement Report, 3 in 4

Zanders, a leading global treasury and risk consultancy, is proud to host its inaugural Financial Performance Conference on September 16, 2025, at the iconic Muziekgebouw aan ’t IJ in Amsterdam. The event will bring together more than 250 senior professionals from corporates, financial institutions, the public sector, and NGOs to connect, share strategic insights, and engage in cross-sector dialogue on the future of financial performance. Laurens Tijdhof, CEO, Zanders, said: “The concept of financial performance is being redefined. In a climate of accelerating change and mounting complexity, achieving sustainable financial performance demands innovation, shared insight, and strategic alignment across sectors. Our Financial Performance Conference is designed to create a platform where experts from banking and corporates can unite to explore forward-looking approaches that will shape the future of the financial landscape.” In today’s environment of geopolitical uncertainty, rising regula

As the global mobile virtual network operator (MVNO) market surges towards a projected $137 billion by 2030, eSIM Go, a digital connectivity pioneer, is scaling for future growth. With its modernised user platform, developed in collaboration with CSG® (NASDAQ: CSGS), eSIM Go will simplify and speed up the MVNO journey, enabling faster onboarding, richer self-service and seamless integration of digital offerings. “Businesses from fintechs to airlines are looking to deepen customer relationships by offering custom digital mobile services. But becoming an MVNO has traditionally been a slow, complex and inflexible process,” said Zacc Couldrick, CEO, eSIM Go. “As we aim to eliminate the barriers to entry into the digital connectivity space, we needed a technology provider with deep network relationships and a history of simplifying complex processes. With CSG’s proven, cloud-native technology, we’ve built a platform that makes it easy to launch, integrate and personalise connectivity offeri

Lexon is proud to announce a historic collaboration with Jeff Koons, unveiling the Balloon Dog Speaker and Balloon Dog Lamp: two reimagined, sculptural objects that merge art and technology in an unprecedented way. These official editions envisioned with The Broad in Los Angeles bring the playful spirit of Koons’ iconic art into homes worldwide. Pre-orders for this collection will be available starting June 17, 2025, exclusively on lexon-design.com with limited supply. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610649262/en/ Lexon x Jeff Koons A Transparent Fusion of Art and Function The Balloon Dog Speaker and Balloon Dog Lamp expand Jeff Koons’ iconic Balloon Dog into new, everyday objects, using a high-quality translucent material that echoes its signature curves and captivating presence. Originally conceived in the 1990s, Koons’ Balloon Dog is one of the most recognized symbols of contemporary art. Now, in partner

This year marks the 34th awarding of the Blue Planet Prize, the international environmental award sponsored by the Asahi Glass Foundation, chaired by Takuya Shimamura. Every year, the Foundation selects two laureates, individuals, or organizations who have made significant contributions to the resolution of global environmental problems. The Board of Directors has selected the following 2025 Blue Planet Prize laureates. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250603602267/en/ Professor Robert B. Jackson (USA) 1. Professor Robert B. Jackson (USA) Born on September 26, 1961 Department of Earth System Science, Stanford University Professor Robert B. Jackson is an expert on the carbon cycle in terrestrial ecosystems, including forests, grasslands, and wetlands. He has conducted pioneering research on the relationship between soil, vegetation, and soil bacterial communities. In addition, he has quantified the balance of gr

Papa Johns is elevating the pizza experience with the global launch of its latest innovation: the all-new Croissant Pizza. The Croissant Pizza indulgently pairs the delicate, flaky texture of a buttery croissant with the bold flavors of Papa Johns pizza – bringing the brand’s Better Ingredients. Better Pizza.® promise to life through craft, quality and innovation. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610316641/en/ Papa Johns Croissant Pizza takes the brand’s signature promise of Better Ingredients. Better Pizza. even further – delivering innovation, craftsmanship and quality through every crisp, buttery layer. A pizza this expertly crafted deserves to be delivered in cutting-edge artistic style. That’s why Papa Johns has teamed up with KidSuper to design a limited-edition hot bag, the Papa Johns x Kid Super Hot Bag, inspired by the craftsmanship of the Croissant Pizza. Launching in nine markets, it will make its

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, announced an expansion of its partnership with Standard Insurance Company (The Standard), a leading provider of financial protection products and services for employers and individuals. This expanded partnership with The Standard will deliver AI-driven infrastructure and application services to boost efficiency, support rapid growth and enhance customer experience. This collaboration will also accelerate The Standard’s shift to an IT products and services-based operating model, enabling greater agility, customer value and progress toward the company’s long-term digital transformation goals. HCLTech’s GenAI-led service transformation platform, AI Force, digital engineering and cloud services will support The Standard’s focus on exceptional customer service in the delivery of workplace benefits. This transformation will be further driven by a newly formed Joint Innovation Council and Digital Experience Office, reinforcing The Standard’s commi

Bermuda International Long Term Insurers and Reinsurers (BILTIR) today announced the release of a new report, titled Analysis of Systemic Risk in the Bermuda Long-Term Insurance Sector, published by Oliver Wyman through BILTIR’s commissioning. Using Oliver Wyman’s independent research and a variety of data sources, the report concludes that Bermuda’s long-term (re)insurance sector does not meaningfully contribute to global systemic risk. “Amid questions about systemic risk within the Bermuda (re)insurance sector, BILTIR engaged experts at Oliver Wyman to conduct an independent examination of the industry and regulatory environment within our jurisdiction,” said Suzanne Williams-Charles, CEO of BILTIR. “Bermuda’s system is in place to manage risk and protect policyholders, and this report verifies that Bermuda’s diligent regulatory framework is effectively limiting any potential for systemic risk.” The report evaluated three hypothetical scenarios frequently cited by regulators to quest

Hana Technologies, Inc. (Hana RFID), a global leader in RAIN RFID inlay and embeddable tag design and manufacturing, announces the appointment of Sipi Savolainen as the company’s new Sales Director for Europe & Middle East. Savolainen’s primary objective will be to drive business growth in retail and beyond, reinforcing Hana’s reputation as a reliable partner towards RFID industry partners, including label converters, service bureaus, and system integrators. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610582555/en/ Sipi Savolainen joins Hana RFID as its new Sales Director Europe & Middle East to Accelerate Regional Growth and improve customer satisfaction. With over 20 years of industry experience, Savolainen brings a wealth of expertise and a strong record of guiding early adopters and established brands toward long-term success while establishing a foothold in emerging markets. His career spans key roles in sales, te

Laserfiche has been named a Champion for the enterprise category in the Enterprise Content Management Emotional Footprint 2025 Report by Info-Tech Research Group. Laserfiche — the leading enterprise platform that helps organizations manage their most critical content and workflows — was recognized based on reviews provided by end users. Laserfiche was named a Champion for having great customer relationships and a product that delivers a strong return on investment. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610817168/en/ Laserfiche Champions at Empower 2025 “We are excited to be recognized as a 2025 Emotional Footprint Champion,” said Thomas Phelps, CIO and SVP of corporate strategy at Laserfiche. “Out of 416 customers who completed Info-Tech surveys this year, 99% shared they plan to renew. “Our customers have recognized us not only for delivering innovative, high-impact solutions, but for building trust and providin

Andersen Consulting enhances its digital transformation capabilities with the addition of collaborating firm DEX Ventures, a digital marketing agency specializing in growth strategy and digital innovation. DEX Ventures offers a comprehensive suite of services that blend strategy, performance marketing, design, and digital solutions. Its offerings include growth consulting to support brand strategy, performance and acquisition programs leveraging media and analytics, visual and UX design services as well as content and community development. The firm primarily serves multinational corporations and Fortune 500 companies in various industries including technology, oil and gas, and retail brands. Alex Ooi, managing director of DEX Ventures, said, “We’re excited to collaborate with Andersen Consulting, leveraging the organization’s global platform and expertise to further support clients across various industries globally. We will now have a greater breadth of capabilities to better serve c

Medisca and FlackTek have reached a settlement to resolve their patent dispute relating to the Medisca MAZ® mixer and related mixing technologies set forth in Medisca U.S. patent numbers 10,420,705, 10,765,600, 11,090,224, 11,096,864, 10,231,903, and 10,993,876. The confidential settlement resolves the pending litigation. “This settlement validates the investment Medisca has made over the past decade in the MAZ innovation and technology,” said Sanjay Goorachurn, CEO of Medisca Pharmaceutique Inc. “We will continue to invest in more innovative products and solutions to meet our customers’ evolving needs globally and ensure that new and existing customers receive the high-quality products they deserve." Medisca remains committed to protecting its intellectual property rights and proprietary technologies. Medisca has ongoing litigations against Fagron B.V., HiperScan GmbH, and Gako Deutschland GmbH for infringement of Medisca German counterpart patents. Those suits were filed in the Munic

Tebi, the Amsterdam-based startup developing an all-in-one financial operating system for hospitality, today announced a €30 million investment led by Alphabet independent growth fund CapitalG, with participation from existing investor Index Ventures. This follows Tebi’s €20 million Series A announced just six months ago and brings the company’s total funding to €56 million. The financing reflects the company’s momentum across product innovation, hiring and expansion into new markets. The investment will support Tebi’s continued growth in these key areas of focus. The company was founded in 2021 by technical alumni from Adyen, a €45B Dutch company, including serial entrepreneur Arnout Schuijff as CEO and Rob Vonk as CTO. Tebi is the third company co-founded by Schuijff, who previously served as Adyen’s longtime CTO and co-founder. Aki Tas, former head of business strategy and operations at Notion, joined last fall as COO to lead the product, marketing, and foundation teams, and Patrick

NIQ, the leading consumer intelligence company, today announced a strategic global relationship with WeArisma, the leading creator marketing measurement and optimization platform for brands and agencies. The groundbreaking alliance will enable advertisers around the world to understand the impact of paid and organic creator marketing across the full marketing funnel, including sales impact. The measurement framework enables marketers to take a more results-oriented approach to influencer marketing, allowing local and global brands to maximize the impact of investments in the creator economy. The global collaboration combines NIQ’s unique data assets and expertise in outcome measurement with WeArisma’s leading technology platform and intelligence on creators around the world. “By leveraging our collective strengths, we are helping businesses make more informed decisions about their influencer marketing investments,” said Jason Tate, General Manager, Marketing Effectiveness at NIQ. “This

Enlaps, the leader in long term project monitoring solutions introduces today Tikee mini+ with brand new features that makes a more powerful timelapse camera with extended capabilities. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610786706/en/ « Following the massive adoption of Tikee mini we have decided to improve drastically the capture experience with Tikee mini+ by offering 6 major new features representing a major breakthrough in project monitoring » said Antoine Auberton-Hervé Co-founder CEO of Enlaps. New Features Include: True View: allow the possibility to choose between the original view 120° super-wide fisheye, 110° view wide angle without distortion, 90° view a higher frame to focus attention on what matters most. Live Preview: Adjust framing directly via the Tikee Remote mobile app to ensure optimal shooting conditions. Low Light Mode: Automatically improves image quality at sunrise or in dim environments

Quectel Wireless Solutions, a global IoT solutions provider, has launched the Quectel KCM0A5S, a high-performance Wi-SUN module designed for smart applications such as street lighting, precision agriculture, industrial IoT, smart meters and smart cities. Based on Silicon Labs EFR32FG25, a sub-GHz low power wireless System on Chip, and featuring an ARM Cortex-M33 processor with a frequency of up to 97.5MHz, the module includes built-in 256KB RAM and 2MB Flash memory, ensuring efficient performance. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610908069/en/ Quectel introduces KCM0A5S Wi-SUN module for smart city and smart utility devices The Quectel KCM0A5S supports the Wi-SUN Field Area Network (FAN) 1.1 protocol and operates across the 470–928 MHz frequency range. The module utilizes IPv6-based wireless mesh networking technology, intrinsic to the Wi-SUN communication standard, to deliver long-range transmission, stable

Hypernative, the leading provider of real-time threat prevention in Web3, today announced a $40 million Series B funding round co-led by Ten Eleven Ventures and Ballistic Ventures, with participation from StepStone Group, and existing investors boldstart ventures and IBI Tech Fund. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610162307/en/ Hypernative team The funds will support the expansion of the company’s offering to include fraud prevention and wallet-level transaction protection—key steps toward building an end-to-end security platform for Web3. They will also fuel improvements to AI models through wider investment into high-quality training data, and support team growth to provide expert-driven risk analysis and customer support. In 2024, Hypernative detected over $2.2 billion of losses from hacks, exploits, phishing, and fraud—a 22% jump from the previous year. Following the $1.4 billion Bybit hack in February,

Novotech, a globally recognized full-service clinical research organization (CRO) and scientific advisory company, is featured in The Next Frontier, a global branded series presented by the Biotechnology Innovation Organization (BIO) and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20250610224929/en/ Novotech, a global (CRO) and scientific advisory company, is featured in The Next Frontier, a global branded series presented by BIO and produced by BBC StoryWorks Commercial Productions. The Next Frontier explores how biotechnology is addressing some of the world’s most urgent health and sustainability challenges. As part of the series, Novotech highlights its partnership with Tune Therapeutics in advancing a functional cure for Hepatitis B, a chronic disease impacting nearly 300 million people globally. As the global leader in Hepatitis clinical trials, Novotech brings deep th

Foundever®, a global leader in the customer experience (CX) industry, today announced an expansion of its long-term collaboration with Cognigy, a global leader in AI-powered customer service solutions, in bringing Agentic AI into full-scale production across enterprise CX environments. This partnership addresses the increasing demand from global brands for sophisticated AI solutions that offer proactive, autonomous service, going beyond basic automation to deliver secure, scalable, personalized and human-centric interactions. By integrating the large-scale and global operational capabilities of Foundever with Cognigy's powerful Agentic AI, this partnership redefines the possibilities of automation, exceeding the limitations of traditional chatbots. In a truly Agentic CX environment, Foundever ensures AI agents work seamlessly alongside humans to create a real, integrated experience across diverse customer journeys. With conversational design built on a depth of experience managing over