Avinor Selects Thales to Deploy Norway’s Next-Generation Nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management System

PARIS - Monday, 09. December 2024

Thales and Avinor have partnered to implement Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management (UTM) system, enhancing airspace management for both unmanned and manned aircraft while ensuring full compliance with European regulatory standards.

Thales' Topsky - UAS, powered by AstraUTM, will provide a scalable, automated platform for real-time traffic management, compliance monitoring, and safe integration of unmanned aircraft, paving the way for efficient air mobility operations across Norway.

The new UTM system supports Norway’s vision for unmanned aviation, enabling safe, scalable drone operations and laying the groundwork for future Advanced Air Mobility (AAM) solutions alongside traditional aviation.

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- This strategic partnership with Avinor, the Norwegian air navigation service provider and airport operator, will enable the deployment of Norway’s next-generation nationwide Unmanned Traffic Management system. This collaboration represents a major step forward in Norway’s airspace management, combining innovation with strict regulatory compliance. It also signifies a key milestone for Thales in the integration of AstraUTM, a recently acquired leader in cutting-edge UTM software development.

With its newly released product Topsky - UAS powered by AstraUTM, Thales will provide a safe and scalable digital platform for automated UTM and future AAM (Advanced Airspace Mobility). This system will efficiently manage air traffic in the vicinity of airports and metropolitan, suburban, and regional areas, offering capabilities such as compliance monitoring, authorisation management, real-time decision-making, continuous airspace surveillance, automated conflict resolution, and rapid response to dynamic conditions.

Ensuring safety and compliance in Norwegian skies

Avinor’s new UTM system aims to provide essential services for various stakeholders, including drone operators, air traffic service providers (ATSP), government agencies, and other key players in Norway in relation to the low altitude airspace management. The system will meet regulatory standards as specified in Implementing Regulation (EU) 2021/664, alongside the Acceptable Means of Compliance and Guidance Material for U-space management, ensuring that all services meet the highest standards of safety and operational transparency.

This UTM system will integrate safe, efficient and predictable access services such as the Common Information Service (CIS) and U-space Service Provider (USSP) provisions, ensuring complete regulatory compliance in U-space designated airspaces.

Enabling efficient UAS operations at scale nationwide

Through the implementation and management of a nationwide UTM system, Norway will benefit from robust unmanned traffic management solutions that support the diverse requirements of both civilian and governmental stakeholders. The system will deliver advanced real-time data sharing, streamlined and automated airspace access, and enhanced situational awareness to enable operations at scale in Norway’s dynamic airspace environment for all operators in the manned and unmanned airspace.

"We are honored to collaborate with Avinor to bring this nationwide UTM system to life in Norway, prioritising safety, innovation, and, naturally, regulatory alignment. Together with Avinor, we embrace the development of BVLOS (Beyond Visual Line of Sight) services in non-segregated airspaces, enabling technologies that make it simple and economical to perform safe, repeatable and scalable commercial UAS operations. Our UTM solutions, recently enhanced with AstraUTM, a Thales company, reflect Thales’ commitment to advancing airspace management and setting the foundation for safe and integrated air mobility," said Christian Rivierre, Vice-President Airspace Mobility Solutions, Thales.

"At Avinor, we are proud to be an active contributor in developing uncrewed aviation in Norway. Partnering with Thales on this next-generation UTM system reflects our dedication to advancing uncrewed operations in Norwegian airspace. This system will support Avinor’s role in ensuring the safe and efficient integration of drones, providing oversight, and managing airspace responsibly. We are excited to work with Thales as a strategic partner to deliver a solution that benefits all airspace users and supports air traffic services in managing drone operations," stated Mats Bye Gjertsen, Vice-President Avinor Drone Programme.

About Thales

Thales (Euronext Paris: HO) is a global leader in advanced technologies specialized in three business domains: Defence & Security, Aeronautics & Space, and Cyber & Digital.

It develops products and solutions that help make the world safer, greener and more inclusive.

The Group invests close to €4 billion a year in Research & Development, particularly in key innovation areas such as AI, cybersecurity, quantum technologies, cloud technologies and 6G.

Thales has close to 81,000 employees in 68 countries. In 2023, the Group generated sales of €18.4 billion.

About Avinor

Avinor is a wholly-owned state limited company under the Norwegian Ministry of Transport and Communications and is responsible for 43 state-owned airports.

Avinor has taken a leading role in reducing climate gas emissions from the aviation industry, including the development of electric aircrafts and supplying sustainable jet-biojetfuel.

Avinor provides safe and efficient travels for around 50 million passengers annually, half of which travel to and from Oslo Airport.

Over 3000 employees are responsible for planning, developing and operating an efficient airport and air navigation service. Avinor is financed via airport charges and commercial sales. The air navigation services is organized as subsidiary wholly-owned by Avinor. Avinor's headquarter is in Oslo.

 

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Kinaxis Offers a Solution to Streamline Bel’s Supply Chain

 OTTAWA, Ontario - Monday, 09. December 2024 AETOSWire Print 

(BUSINESS WIRE)--Bel Group, a major player in food through dairy, fruit and plant-based healthier eating portions, with iconic international brands such as The Laughing Cow®, Kiri®, Babybel®, Boursin®, Nurishh®, or GoGo squeeZ®, has partnered with Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, and its solution extension partner 4flow, to transform its supply chain operations from demand to distribution.

As part of its strategic growth and sustainability initiatives, Bel Group sought innovative solutions to boost operational performance, enhance collaboration and strengthen sustainability. Renowned for iconic brands like Boursin®, Babybel®, The Laughing Cow®, GoGo squeeZ®, the Group needed a robust, agile supply chain capable of withstanding any disruption as it continues to grow and diversify its product offerings.

“Our foremost priority is delighting our customers with fresh, premium-quality products, delivered with precision and care,” said Xavier François, chief supply chain officer at Bel Group. “Kinaxis has a strong reputation and their ability to ensure we can better answer to customers' needs, further drive end to end efficiencies and remain the trusted choice for our customers solidified our partnership. We look forward to working together.”

With products distributed in over 120 countries, Bel Group’s planning solution needed to connect the right information, have scenario planning capabilities, the ability to account for short term shelf-life management, multi-level distribution and transportation optimization for its fresh products, all solutions available within the Kinaxis Maestro™ platform. Kinaxis Maestro provides AI-infused end-to-end supply chain orchestration for fast, intelligent decision-making. Trusted by renowned global brands, it provides agility and predictability to help navigate volatility and disruptions.

“In the food industry, and for a brand of this size, there is a need to be increasingly more innovative and responsible,” said Fabienne Cetre, executive vice president of EMEA at Kinaxis. “More efficient supply chains reduce waste, while providing fresher products to consumers. We are very excited to be working with Bel Group to help them orchestrate their end-to-end operations.”

4flow will optimize transportation loads with its embedded solution extension – Kinaxis TLO by 4flow – for Bel Group, improving truck utilization and reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions.

To learn more about Kinaxis and its supply chain orchestration solutions, please visit Kinaxis.com.

About Kinaxis

Kinaxis is a global leader in modern supply chain orchestration, powering complex global supply chains and supporting the people who manage them, in service of humanity. Our powerful, AI-infused supply chain orchestration platform, Maestro™, combines proprietary technologies and techniques that provide full transparency and agility across the entire supply chain — from multi-year strategic planning to last-mile delivery. We are trusted by renowned global brands to provide the agility and predictability needed to navigate today’s volatility and disruption. For more news and information, please visit kinaxis.com or follow us on LinkedIn.

 

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NIQ, World Data Lab, and SPATE launch "Beauty Futures" Report - A guide to generational journeys of global beauty buyers

 CHICAGO - Monday, 09. December 2024 AETOSWire 

Comprehensive report reveals generational beauty spending trends and preferences

Millennials drive the highest growth at US$193 Billion overtaking Gen X by 2034

Gen X lead beauty spending in 2024, with an expected $150B increase over the next decade

 

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- NielsenIQ (NIQ) collaborated with World Data Lab and SPATE to release a comprehensive generational report purely focused on the beauty market in the next decade.

The report reveals key insights into generational preferences, spending habits, values, priorities, motivators, shopping behaviors, and their influence on global beauty trends. It highlights the crucial role each generation will play in shaping consumer preferences and spending over the next decade.

Millennials will be at the helm of this trend by driving nearly half of global beauty spend at US$ 193 Billion with Gen Z coming a close second at US$ 158 Billion. The global beauty industry is seeing unprecedented growth at US$ 1.1 Trillion, with a projected growth of US$ 700 Billion by 2034, of which Asia will be contributing US$ 310 Billion.

Commenting on the findings, Claire Marty, Vice President, NIQ Beauty, said “At NIQ, we recognize that understanding generational differences is key to navigating the evolving beauty industry. This is an opportunity for companies to move beyond “one size fits all” approach and tailor their strategies for each generation. Our consumer trends and sales data will help beauty brands uncover unmet needs, understand consumer values, and navigate the retail landscape."

Top beauty takeaways across generations:

Millennials to dominate the beauty industry in the next decade:

Millennials, born between 1977 - 1995 will be leading global beauty market growth in the next 10 years and will surpass Gen X as the dominant force in beauty spending in 2034, representing 24% of spending globally.

Millennial spending growth on skin and hair care in 2024 outpaces the total market in both the United States and rest of world. More than half of millennials (56%) think about their looks most of the time and are most likely to use natural ingredients or food products as substitutes in their beauty routine.

Millennials spending on beauty services will grow the most by 2034. Europe is leading this trend with 57% of millennials in Europe spending their beauty budgets on beauty services, and only 6% on make-up, in comparison to millennials in North America where makeup represents 11% of spending.

Millennials are influenced by TikTok trends with #makeupover30 being the top TikTok hashtag, growing at 194.9% YoY to reflect the search for tips and products specific to their age concerns and needs. As an example, TikTok searches put the spotlight on an increasing interest in Beef Tallow usage for skin care routines with 14.1M avg weekly views.

Gen X are the biggest beauty spenders:

Gen X, born between 1965-1980 is the most valuable generation to beauty spending in 2024 until 2034, growing spend by $150B in the next 10 years. North America and Asia Pacific will drive over half of Gen X growth with China’s middle class and India’s wealthy as key contributors.

Gen X are heavily engaged across beauty – with higher penetration than the total population in 80% of beauty categories analyzed. Skin care as a category will see the fastest growth in the next 10 years – growing at 4.9% YoY ($26.8B).

Convenience comes first as Gen X’s channel choice, and they are likely to shop in all-in-one locations like Amazon and Hypermarkets.

Gen X’s TikTok views on makeup has grown to 53% with #over40makeup becoming a popular hashtag (6.9 M views) in 2024. Products such as the Guide Beauty Wand for consumers who deal with shaky hands are seeing traction among some Gen X creators on TikTok.

“We project that for the first time ever the global beauty sector is now exceeding US$ 1 trillion,” said Wolfgang Fengler, CEO of World Data Lab, “which is a testimony to consumers of all ages and all countries’ desire to use cosmetics and beauty services.”

“Understanding digital trends on platforms like TikTok and Google Search is essential for brands to stay ahead, as it reveals real-time shifts in consumer interests and needs across generations,” said Yarden Horwitz, Co-founder, SPATE.

With Millennials and Gen Z prioritizing health and the environment, they are looking at different aspects of sustainability in beauty products. Millennials are likely to choose a product or service because of its low or zero impact on the environment (+3.2 pts), while Gen Z purchases a product that values social equality or supports communities at risk or minorities (+1.2 pts).

The Beauty Futures report – a guide to generational journey of global beauty buyers, is NIQ’s flagship report providing a comprehensive view of global beauty consumers. The report covers:

- Projections for the next 10 years of the global beauty industry.

- Key drivers of purchase behavior for all generations.

- Emerging beauty trends from Google and TikTok.

If you want a copy, please click here.

About NIQ

NielsenIQ (NIQ) is the world’s leading consumer intelligence company, delivering the most complete understanding of consumer buying behavior and revealing new pathways to growth. NIQ combined with GfK in 2023, bringing together the two industry leaders with unparalleled global reach. Today NIQ has operations in more than 95 countries covering 97% of GDP. With a holistic retail read and the most comprehensive consumer insights—delivered with advanced analytics through state-of-the-art platforms—NIQ delivers the Full ViewTM.

About World Data Lab

World Data Lab creates forward looking proprietary data to quantify and forecast consumer trends, consumer spending, demographic shifts and progress towards the SDGs up to 2034. Our advanced data science approach, which has been peer-reviewed and published in Nature, delivers unrivalled accuracy, freshness and consistency across all demographic groups in 180 countries and more than 6,000 cities.

About SPATE

Spate is an AI-powered market research platform that analyzes over 20 billion search signals and 60 million TikTok videos worldwide, offering brands insights into the evolving landscape of consumer trends. Through Spate's data, brands will better understand the fast-paced world of beauty with key notable age-related shifts, such as the growing interest in mature skin makeup across Google Search and TikTok.

Disclaimer: All product and company names are trademarks™ or registered® trademarks of their respective holders. Use of them does not imply any affiliation with or endorsement by them.

 

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Xsolla Set to Launch the Xsolla StarNest Academy and Incubator Program in Baku

 BAKU, Azerbaijan - Monday, 09. December 2024 AETOSWire 

Collaboration in Azerbaijan Aims to Build a Thriving Game Development Ecosystem and Empower Local Talent with New Programs Launching in 2025

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Xsolla, a global video game commerce company, has announced a strategic partnership with StarNest and Azerbaijan’s Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA) to establish the Xsolla StarNest Academy and Incubator Program. This transformative collaboration was unveiled at the region's largest gaming festival, Gamesummit Winter Edition 2024, in Baku, Azerbaijan.

Gamesummit Winter Edition 2024 spotlighted the growth of the gaming industry in Azerbaijan, featuring discussions on trends, global best practices, and presentations of locally developed games. At the festival, IDDA and Xsolla revealed plans to empower local developers, game designers, and studios with cutting-edge training, incubation and accelerator programs, and access to financial and technological resources. This partnership will redefine Azerbaijan's role in the global gaming industry while fostering local talent and innovation.

“This collaboration opens up extensive opportunities for implementing joint projects that will drive the development of Azerbaijan's gaming sector,” said Yevgeniya Bikmurzina, Head of IDDA's Innovation Ecosystem Department. “Azerbaijani game studios will have access to the tools and resources needed to make a mark in the global market.”

“This partnership represents a significant milestone for Xsolla as we collaborate with Azerbaijani leaders to unlock the region’s potential,” said Rytis Joseph Jan, SVP of Global Strategic Partnerships at Xsolla. “By combining our global expertise with the visionary leadership of our partners, we aim to empower the next generation of talent in Azerbaijan and drive meaningful innovation with global impact.”

Xsolla Incubator & Accelerator in Azerbaijan

The Xsolla Incubator and Accelerator will support Azerbaijan's game development community by providing tools, mentorship, and resources to turn ideas into successful projects. The Incubator will help early-stage developers refine concepts, gain technical expertise, and collaborate with international experts. The Accelerator will assist established studios in scaling their projects, offering access to funding, mentorship, and global industry connections. These programs aim to position Azerbaijan as a key player in the gaming industry, creating opportunities for local talent to succeed globally.

Xsolla StarNest Academy

The Xsolla StarNest Academy will provide 90 young individuals with specialized training in game development. Additionally, an incubation program will launch in 2025 to support local game studios, offering mentorship from international experts, access to financial resources, and opportunities to showcase games globally.

StarNest, an Azerbaijani telecommunications company, will lead efforts to secure a dedicated facility for the Academy, ensuring an environment conducive to growth and learning. IDDA will offer strategic oversight to align the initiative with Azerbaijan’s national goals for digital transformation.

Regional Headquarters

Xsolla is also exploring options to establish its regional headquarters for Central Asia in Baku to further support its commitment to the community and game developers in the region. Not only will it serve as a regional hub, but also a technology center for the leading edge development and support of its industry leading solutions.

With the Xsolla StarNest partnership this marks a new chapter for Azerbaijan’s gaming sector reflecting the shared vision to position the country as a regional game development and digital innovation leader.

This groundbreaking collaboration sets the stage for Azerbaijan to become a hub for gaming innovation and talent development. For more information, please visit: xsolla.blog/azerbaijan

About Xsolla

Xsolla is a global video game commerce company with a robust and powerful set of tools and services designed specifically for the industry. Since its founding in 2005, Xsolla has helped thousands of game developers and publishers of all sizes fund, market, launch, and monetize their games globally and across multiple platforms. As an innovative leader in game commerce, Xsolla’s mission is to solve the inherent complexities of global distribution, marketing, and monetization to help our partners reach more geographies, generate more revenue, and create relationships with gamers worldwide. Headquartered and incorporated in Los Angeles, California, with offices in London, Berlin, Seoul, Beijing, Kuala Lumpur, Raleigh, Tokyo, Montreal, and cities around the world.

For more information, visit xsolla.com

About the Innovation and Digital Development Agency (IDDA)

IDDA is an Azerbaijani government agency specializing in digital diplomacy and analytics, offering research, training, and consultancy to enhance the digital presence of institutions. It plays a pivotal role in shaping modern diplomatic strategies through digital tools and data analysis.

For more information, visit idda.az

About StarNest

StarNest is a leading Azerbaijani telecommunications company providing internet and networking solutions, including broadband services, corporate connectivity, and IT infrastructure support. StarNest is dedicated to enabling technological growth and digital transformation across Azerbaijan.

For more information, visit starnest.io

About GameSummit

GameSummit is a prominent organization in Azerbaijan focused on the development of the gaming industry. Through events like Gamesummit Winter and Summer Editions, it creates opportunities for local game studios, promotes innovation, and raises awareness about career prospects in gaming and esports.

For more information, visit gamesummit.ai

 

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Bynder Kicks Off Peak Shopping Season by Serving a Record 6 Billion Assets - Powering Exceptional Global Content Experiences Online

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- Bynder, a global leader in AI-powered enterprise DAM, has helped a number of global brands break Black Friday and Cyber Monday records by delivering exceptional content experiences at scale across a number of worldwide e-commerce channels.

During the seven day period (November 27 - Dec 2 2024) which included Black Friday, Small Business Saturday, and Cyber Monday, Bynder’s Content Experiences (CX) for Omnichannel solution was responsible for serving more than 6 billion assets to over 70,000 websites, with more than 4.5 billion asset transformations undertaken.

The figures represent a 15% increase in assets delivered vs 2023, plus 67% more assets were delivered through CX for Omnichannel on Black Friday than an average day in 2024.

Customers such as Sur La Table, Bose, Raymour & Flanigan and Puma used CX for Omnichannel to deliver targeted and optimized content at scale to their digital channels over the busiest shopping days. Bynder customers were able to utilize the assets stored in their Bynder DAM and transform and deliver them to their digital channels, including their website, e-commerce sites, emails and social media.

Bynder’s DAM sits at the heart of a brand’s martech stack as the system of record for digital assets, while Bynder’s CX for Omnichannel solution is the delivery technology that connects the DAM to a brand’s tech ecosystem and automates delivering optimized assets for each digital channel in real time.

For consumer brands that are delivering seasonal shopping content across a number of e-commerce platforms, Bynder’s solution can transform, optimize and deliver targeted content experiences based on the channel and audience automatically, that boost return on investment all while ensuring brand consistency, improved website performance and increase in conversions for e-commerce sites.

According to a NielsenIQ study analyzed by Barcelona's OBS Business School, Black Friday has become one of the most anticipated European retail periods in the run-up to the holiday season, with 61% of consumers in Spain, the UK, Italy, France, and Germany expected to have participated in Black Friday. While in the US, a record 200.4 million consumers shopped over the five-day holiday weekend from Thanksgiving Day through Cyber Monday, surpassing last year’s record of 196.7 million.

When creating and managing seasonal assets, a survey by Bynder revealed that 51% of marketers agreed that more marketing assets are required for Black Friday than any other seasonal holiday. The biggest challenge stated for just over one in three (36%) respondents was managing the number of assets they were creating for the peak shopping season.

Sur La Table, a retailer known for a variety of upscale cooking and dining supplies, is one such brand scaling its content delivery through Bynder during the holiday peak period.

Blake Bakanoff, VP of Creative at Sur La Table, said, “A good tool improves the way we work. A great partner improves the way we think, make and move. At Sur La Table, bringing value to our customers, by creating exceptional culinary content, lies at the core of our brand. We’re “Makers” at heart, and Bynder’s CX for Omnichannel solution empowers us to create, adapt, and deliver a wealth of custom content tailored to every channel—whether it’s showcasing thoughtful gift ideas on Instagram, sharing original holiday recipes through email, or engaging customers as they explore our website. By connecting our teams and external partners to our extensive content catalog delivering 165M+ assets, Bynder enables us to inspire and delight our customers with curated, memorable experiences during the peak holiday season."

Peter-Paul Houtman, CTO at Bynder, said: “The period between Thanksgiving and Cyber Monday represents some of the busiest days for e-commerce retailers. The volume of shoppers has increased over time and so has the volume of products that are available at a discount. E-commerce retailers are dealing with a higher volume of transactions and they need a scalable AI-powered enterprise grade platform like Bynder’s DAM, as well as its Content Experiences (CX) for Omnichannel solution, to deliver exceptional content experiences for their customers during these peak times.

“A unified omnichannel approach in terms of managing assets and delivering assets digitally ensures no opportunity is missed during peak retail seasons and by using Content Experiences for Omnichannel, leading brands can supercharge their marketing strategies and boost engagement by creating targeted content experiences across a number of digital touchpoints, improving website performance and conversions to bring real return-on-investment to businesses.”

For more information on Bynder’s DAM, please visit: https://www.bynder.com/en/products/digital-asset-management/ and for more information on Content Experiences (CX) for Omnichannel, please visit: https://www.bynder.com/en/products/content-experiences-for-omnichannel/

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The 5th Moscow Interior and Design Week Concludes in Russia

 Dubai, United Arab Emirates - Friday, 06. December 2024 AETOSWire

The 5th Moscow Interior and Design Week, one of the leading industry events, brought together over 1,100 companies, including 45 international participants. The event attracted more than 180,000 visitors over four days. The project will culminate in an exhibition at the New Tretyakov Gallery, showcasing the best works from the event. The exhibition will open on December 24 and will run for an entire year.

This year’s central theme was Russian style. Representatives from 22 countries, including Egypt, Peru, Ecuador, Turkey, Mexico, Iran, Belarus, and Colombia, as well as buyers from China, attended to explore how Russian traditions are expressed in the designs of domestic brands.

Particular attention was drawn to the "Made in Moscow" project, which featured products by Moscow-based manufacturers, including wooden furniture in Russian style and home décor inspired by Russian fairy tales. The collective stand and local goods market showcased over 50 brands. A life-sized fairy-tale log cabin became a standout attraction, with visitors greeted inside by characters from children’s stories, such as Baba Yaga and Vasilisa the Wise. This creative marketing approach generated significant excitement among guests and foreign delegations from China and Egypt, who were especially captivated by a limited-edition home décor collection inspired by the works of renowned artist Ivan Golikov, known for his illustrations for “The Tale of Igor's Campaign”. The collection was created in collaboration with contemporary artists from the “Crafts Laboratory” and featured fantastical creatures like the Palekh horse, painted by artisans from the Palekh Folk Art Workshop.

The exhibition was designed as a platform to promote business growth in the decorative and interior design sectors. It served as a key venue for international and domestic experts to exchange knowledge and foster open dialogue within the industry. As part of the business program, Moscow welcomed globally renowned international designers as special guests of the 5th Moscow Interior and Design Week.

The exhibition also featured an innovation zone curated by the Moscow Innovation Cluster, where attendees could explore unique solutions for façade and storefront design, as well as home and office technologies. Highlights included a façade system that converts sunlight into electricity, a dynamic "dancing" wall, a spherical LED screen, and “smart” glass that turns opaque when needed.

Participants were also offered the opportunity to connect with manufacturers in a new format — observing the full production cycle and learning about the materials used by domestic companies. The excursion program featured nine Moscow-based companies and welcomed over 400 guests.

Additionally, exhibition visitors engaged in various activities, including masterclasses led by industry professionals, collaborative interior design projects with experts, and open consultations with leading Russian designers.

The project’s grand finale will be the exhibition “110 Years of Russian Design” at the New Tretyakov Gallery, featuring the best works from the 5th Moscow Interior and Design Week. The display will include tapestries, ceramics, lighting fixtures, textiles, and more. Opening on December 24, the exhibition will run for an entire year, emphasizing that design is not only about aesthetics but also a cultural code materialized in everyday objects.

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Third Annual Digital Engineering Awards Honor The Pioneers Transforming Engineering and Technology

 DALLAS & BENGALURU, India - Friday, 06. December 2024

- The 3rd edition of the marquee awards presented in association with ISG, L&T Technology Services, and CNBC-TV18

- Over 230 nominations from leading global organizations and teams across breakthrough technologies, including AI and Gen AI

(BUSINESS WIRE) -- The third annual Digital Engineering Awards brought together over 100 global engineering leaders and standout individual contributors to celebrate excellence in digital engineering. During the awards gala in Dallas, Texas, co-hosted by ISG, L&T Technology Services (LTTS) and CNBC-TV18, 35 leading organizations and 14 individuals from North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific were recognized for their groundbreaking innovations. Their contributions are redefining technology, sustainability, and the future of engineering across the key segments of Mobility, Sustainability, and Tech.

The Digital Engineering Awards, are “a testament to the transformative potential of digital engineering,” the event hosts said. This year’s nominations soared to over 230, reflecting the growing prominence of digital engineering across industries. Submissions hailed from innovators driving change in vital sectors, including automotive, industrial products, manufacturing, energy, aerospace, medtech, and telecommunications. A special focus was on AI and Gen AI, with two new categories recognizing initiatives that are shaping the emerging landscape.

The winners were awarded across two segments — ‘Engineering the Change’ and ‘Engineer at Heart’ — honoring extraordinary achievements at both the enterprise and individual level. Winners emerged from eleven distinct award categories that highlighted excellence in areas such as sustainability, digital products, and the application of emerging technologies.

Submissions were rigorously evaluated by a panel of global experts, comprising Prof. Jim Austin, Wharton Business School and Brown University; Prof. (Dr.) Marcos Kauffman, Coventry University, Neelu Sethi, Brinks Inc.; Vanessa Eriksson, GiTN (Girls in Tech Nordics); and Steve Hall, Prashant Kelker, and Gaurav Gupta of ISG. The judging criteria spanned innovation, delivery precision, tangible business impact, and sustainable value creation.

Michael P. Connors, Chairman and CEO of ISG, remarked, “Digital engineering continues to redefine nearly every facet of modern life — from clean energy to healthcare innovations and more. This year’s Digital Engineering Awards spotlight the remarkable engineering advancements that are driving progress globally. This year saw a significant jump in nominations, a testament both to how digital engineering increasingly anchors global industries and infrastructures and to the power of this one-of-a-kind recognition program.”

S. Shivakumar, CEO of News18 Studios shared, “We are proud to partner in a platform that celebrates the exceptional talent shaping the future of digital engineering. These stories of innovation inspire industries to push boundaries and deliver impactful solutions. The partnership reflects our dedication to offering our audience insights into groundbreaking developments and celebrating the innovators driving industry transformation.”

“This year’s entries showcased unparalleled innovation and a growing diversity within the engineering community. It is particularly uplifting to see more women designing, innovating and leveraging cutting-edge technologies to solve today’s challenges and shape a better tomorrow. We remain steadfast in recognizing and celebrating the extraordinary organizations and the individual engineers at their core, who are tirelessly shaping a brighter future through Purposeful. Agile. Innovation,” added Amit Chadha, CEO & Managing Director of L&T Technology Services.

Standout winners included companies from North America continuing to lead innovation, as evidenced by the over 150 submissions from the region. Europe and Asia-Pacific also demonstrated notable momentum in leveraging digital engineering for unmatched efficiencies, business sustainability, and operational excellence.

Engineering The Change (Teams Awards)

1. Digital Transformation of the Year:

Champion:

Union Pacific Railroad (Technology Innovation that Dramatically Improves Safety and Reputation)

Challenger:

Dow (Pioneering Digital Innovation in Paints and Coatings with DOWTM Paint Vision)

Nestlé India Limited (Factory of the Future: Connected, Intelligent, and Automated)

Commendable:

Tenneco (Accelerating Suspension Development Through Neural Networks)

Sundaram Clayton Ltd. (Revolutionizing Manufacturing with Digital Engineering: SCL's Private 5G Network Initiative)

2. Top Sustainability Initiative:

Champion:

AT&T (Building Resilient Communities Through the Climate Resilient Communities Initiative)

Challenger:

Telangana Police, India (Monitor Ganesh Pandals and to Track Immersion Process Using GIS)

Vanderlande (A Gamechanger in Intralogistics Service Support: From Virgin to Remanufactured Spare Parts)

Commendable:

Chennai Smart City Limited (Promoting Eco-Friendly Transportation with Digital Technologies)

Santos (Santos Electrification Convert)

Weatherford (Weatherford Emissions Manager: Driving Sustainable Emissions Management in Oil & Gas)

3. Digital Engineering Project/Program of the Year:

Champion:

Collins Aerospace, An RTX Business (Digital Product Life Cycle - Digital Engineering)

Challenger:

Chevron (Robotic Tank Cleaning & Inspection: A Digital Approach for Deployment and Adoption)

Eaton (A Digital “Easy Button” for Universal Distributed Energy Resources (DER) Grid Code Compliance)

Commendable:

Delek US (Eye in the Sky: AI-Based Autonomous Drone Program)

Henkel (Next-gen Manufacturing)

Nokia (Bell Labs) (Autonomous Inventory Monitoring Service (AIMS) with Smart Drone Technology)

4. Engineering Product of the Year:

Champion:

Honeywell (Connecter Power – Commercial Smart Outlet Management)

Challenger:

Marelli (Passenger Display with Privacy)

Next Big Innovation Labs Pvt Ltd (Trivima Bioprinters: Revolutionizing Bioprinting for Healthcare)

Commendable:

Eaton (Brightlayer Edge Platforms – Driving Eaton's Digital Transformation)

EdgeQ (EdgeQ BaseStation-on-a-Chip)

MediaKind (MK.IO Video Platform: Engineered to Set a New Benchmark in Video Streaming)

5. Excellence in Value Realization:

Champion:

Sky (Universal Software Defined Planning [uSDP])

Challenger:

Goodyear (Software-defined Tire Solutions for Next-gen Vehicles)

OPW Propane Energy Solutions (a Dover Company) (“Rego Connect - Prestolink” Digital Platform)

Commendable:

Rockwell Automation (Simplified Operating Model [SOM])

Siemens Healthineers (Maximizing Value Through Remote Services Innovation in Healthcare)

T-Mobile (Wholesale Account Onboarding Transformation)

6. AI Impact of the Year:

Champion:

SymphonyAI (AI-Powered Revolution: SymphonyAI IRIS Foundry's Impact on Industrial Operation)

Challenger:

Dell (Revolutionizing AI Adoption and Innovation with Dell Technologies AI Factory)

Philips (Revolutionizing chest Exams Through AI-based Personalized X-ray Imaging)

Commendable:

Aspen Technology (AspenTech Strategic Planning for Sustainability PathwaysTM)

CNH (Industrial AI-based Robotic Machine for Agriculture Use Case)

Prayagraj Smart City Limited (Use of Artificial Intelligence (AI) During Kumbh Mela 2019 to Facilitate Crowd Management)

Engineer At Heart (Individual Awards)

1. The Distinguished Digital Engineering Leader:

Amy Wheelus, Gigapower

Asha Poulose Johnson, GE Healthcare

Kazuhiko Maruyama, Honda

2. The Digital Engineer of the Year:

Andy Vitale, Caterpillar

Evan Ren, Dow

Jyothi Gangadharan, Patient Point

3. The Woman Engineer of the Year:

Anita Routray, Uber

Jaya Jagadish, AMD India Private Limited

Kate Montgomery, Condé Nast

4. The Innovator of the Year:

Carlos Yengle, Chevron

Gaurav Saxena, ITL - Sonalika

5. AI Innovator of the Year:

Deven Panchal, AT&T

Shiv Udkar, AMD Inc.

Vaibhav Lodhi, CNH

About the Digital Engineering Awards

The Digital Engineering Awards bring together industry leaders to recognize outstanding achievements in the R&D domain, and to help global organizations give shape to their transformative ideas. The Awards are produced by L&T Technology Services in association with ISG, with CNBC-TV18 as a media partner.

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About ISG

ISG (Information Services Group) (Nasdaq: III) is a leading global technology research and advisory firm. A trusted business partner to more than 900 clients, including more than 75 of the world’s top 100 enterprises, ISG is committed to helping corporations, public sector organizations, and service and technology providers achieve operational excellence and faster growth. The firm specializes in digital transformation services, including AI, cloud and data analytics; sourcing advisory; managed governance and risk services; network carrier services; strategy and operations design; change management; market intelligence and technology research and analysis. Founded in 2006, and based in Stamford, Conn., ISG employs 1,600 digital-ready professionals operating in more than 20 countries—a global team known for its innovative thinking, market influence, deep industry and technology expertise, and world-class research and analytical capabilities based on the industry’s most comprehensive marketplace data. For more information, visit www.isg-one.com.

About Network 18

Network18 Media & Investments Limited (Network18 Group) is one of India's most diversified media and entertainment (M&E) conglomerates, with interests across television, digital content, filmed entertainment, e-commerce, print and allied businesses.TV18 Broadcast Limited, a subsidiary of Network18, manages its primary business of broadcasting. It runs the largest news network in India, spanning across business, general news, and regional news. Marquee brands such as CNBC-TV18, News18 India, and CNN News18 are part of this news bouquet. For more information, visit: https://www.nw18.com/corporate.

About L&T Technology Services Ltd

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) is a global leader in engineering and technology services. A listed subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro (L&T), we offer design, development, testing, and sustenance services across products and processes.

Purposeful. Agile. Innovation. is how we drive growth across the Mobility, Sustainability, and Tech segments. Our customer base includes 69 Fortune 500 companies and 57 top ER&D companies across industrial products, medical devices, transportation, telecom & hi-tech, and process industries. Headquartered in India, we have over 23,700 employees across 22 global design centers, 30 global sales offices, and 108 innovation labs, as of September 30, 2024.

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