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+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/quandela-launches-belenos-photonic-quantum-computer-with-doubling-of-qubit-count-and-4000x-power-increase/,TRUE,Reports on a specific corporate action (launch of a quantum computer) with news-style reporting,"Paris-based quantum computing company Quandela has launched Belenos, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer now available via cloud access to over 1,200 users across 30 countries. The system delivers 4,000 times more computing power than Quandela’s previous 6-qubit version released in 2022, and is expected to be integrated into a EuroHPC/GENCI supercomputing facility at France’s TGCC by late 2025. Belenos is part of Quandela’s Roadmap 2030, which targets 40 photonic qubits within three years. The next-generation system, Canopus, is slated for 2026 and will double the current qubit count, representing a 16 million-fold increase in power compared to 2022. Quandela emphasizes real-world [...]","Quandela Launches Belenos Photonic Quantum Computer with Doubling of Qubit Count and 4,000× Power Increase - Quantum Computing Report",article,"Quandela Launches Belenos Photonic Quantum Computer with Doubling of Qubit Count and 4,000× Power Increase - Quantum Computing Report",0.03677973028,9,70,72.06818182,"Paris-based quantum computing company Quandela has launched Belenos, a 12-qubit photonic quantum computer now available via cloud access to over 1,200 users across 30 countries. The system delivers 4,000 times more computing power than Quandela’s previous 6-qubit version released in 2022, and is expected to be integrated into a EuroHPC/GENCI supercomputing facility at France’s TGCC by late 2025.
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+Belenos is part of Quandela’s Roadmap 2030, which targets 40 photonic qubits within three years. The next-generation system, *Canopus*, is slated for 2026 and will double the current qubit count, representing a 16 million-fold increase in power compared to 2022. Quandela emphasizes real-world use cases including electromagnetic simulation, combustion modeling, and image classification, citing successful tests in AI applications during the 2024 BMW-Airbus challenge.
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+Roughly 25% of Belenos users already come from the commercial sector, indicating growing industry adoption. According to Quandela, the system’s computational speed makes it suitable for quantum machine learning and hybrid HPC workloads. The company’s roadmap continues to target scalable photonic architectures for integration with classical HPC environments.
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+For more details, see the full announcement from Quandela here.
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+May 23, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-24,9
+https://www.nqcc.ac.uk/,FALSE,"This is a promotional page for the National Quantum Computing Centre, not a news article reporting a specific event.","Discover the National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), the UK's leading lab for quantum computing.",National Quantum Computing Centre - NQCC,website,National Quantum Computing Centre - NQCC,0.003787904589,22,68,66.57142857,"## Complex problems need powerful computing
+
+Quantum computers have the potential to tackle some of the most computationally complex problems, beyond the reach of even the most advanced supercomputers today. Although the technology is still in its infancy, progress on its development continues to accelerate rapidly across the world.
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+As a trusted authority, the NQCC’s vision is to enable the UK to solve some of the most complex and challenging problems facing society by harnessing the potential of quantum computing.
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+We are collaborating with industry and the research community to build the UK’s quantum computing infrastructure, explore potential applications and drive user adoption. Our technology roadmap seeks to guide and inform the development of quantum computing across the UK.
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+Read more about us## Our programme
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+The NQCC is leading an ambitious programme of activities aimed at driving technical innovation and stimulating the growth of a quantum-ready economy
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+### Technology
+
+We are bringing together hardware and software developers to build, test and host quantum computers. Our primary focus is on solving the engineering challenges needed to scale the technology, and exploring applications that harness the power of quantum computers, both now and in the future.
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+Learn more### Infrastructure
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+Our landmark facility, which opened on the Harwell Campus in 2024, is supporting world-class research across hardware, software and applications development. With state-of-the-art laboratories and collaborative workspaces, it will become a focal point for quantum computing in the UK.
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+Learn more### Quantum readiness
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+We are engaging with organisations across the UK to create a user community that can unlock the potential of quantum computing for practical applications. We support skills development and provide resources and expertise to help this emerging community develop use cases within their sectors.
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+Learn more## Our team
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+The NQCC is building a talented team of individuals who are passionate about quantum computing and its potential to transform our world. Through ongoing recruitment the NQCC aims to reach 65 team members by the time the facility opens in 2024.
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+As a national facility with links into both the research community and businesses, the NQCC offers a unique opportunity to work with people from different backgrounds who are committed to driving technical innovation and engagement with the wider community.
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+## Our key objectives
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+Work with industry and the research community to deliver first generation quantum computers
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+Establish world-class facilities and infrastructure in which to build, host and operate quantum computers
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+Grow the UK’s developer and user communities for quantum computing
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+Build the UK’s quantum workforce by providing training and skills development",www.nqcc.ac.uk,2025-05-27,6
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/qsensato-raises-e500k-560k-usd-to-advance-integrated-atomic-quantum-sensors-for-precision-sensing/,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (funding raise) in a news-like format,"QSENSATO, a spin-off from the University of Bari, has raised €500,000 ($560K USD) in pre-seed funding from LIFTT and Quantum Italia to accelerate the development and commercialization of integrated vapor cell quantum sensors. The company’s core technology is based on atomic-photonic chips that exploit quantum interference effects in rubidium vapor to achieve high sensitivity in measuring electric and magnetic fields. These quantum atomic sensors are miniaturized and optimized for portability, enabling use cases in medical diagnostics, GPS-free navigation, geophysics, and critical infrastructure monitoring. The funding will support the advancement of new prototypes, commercial scaling in Europe and the U.S., and the [...]",QSENSATO Raises €500K ($560K USD) to Advance Integrated Atomic Quantum Sensors for Precision Sensing - Quantum Computing Report,article,QSENSATO Raises €500K ($560K USD) to Advance Integrated Atomic Quantum Sensors for Precision Sensing - Quantum Computing Report,0.04064933475,9,75,72.06818182,"QSENSATO, a spin-off from the University of Bari, has raised €500,000 ($560K USD) in pre-seed funding from LIFTT and Quantum Italia to accelerate the development and commercialization of integrated vapor cell quantum sensors. The company’s core technology is based on atomic-photonic chips that exploit quantum interference effects in rubidium vapor to achieve high sensitivity in measuring electric and magnetic fields. These quantum atomic sensors are miniaturized and optimized for portability, enabling use cases in medical diagnostics, GPS-free navigation, geophysics, and critical infrastructure monitoring.
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+The funding will support the advancement of new prototypes, commercial scaling in Europe and the U.S., and the refinement of devices built on intellectual property originating from research at ICFO (Institute of Photonic Sciences) and CNR-IFN Milan. The company’s R&D is led by Gianvito Lucivero, whose research combines precision photonics with quantum metrology. QSENSATO’s development roadmap is aligned with Italy’s National Quantum Science and Technology Institute (NQSTI), and benefits from the PNRR framework and the Rita Levi Montalcini program for scientific talent repatriation.
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+QSENSATO’s early recognition includes awards at national innovation competitions, including Start Cup Puglia and the GIStartup Award. The startup aims to establish a commercial platform for high-accuracy sensing based on compact quantum devices, with active collaboration from academic and legal partners. Its positioning as a deep-tech innovator in quantum sensing reflects growing investor confidence in real-world applications of atomic-scale measurement platforms.
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+Full details are available in the official announcement from Quantonation here.
+
+May 19, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-19,14
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/zurich-instruments-and-rohde-schwarz-join-australias-national-quantum-computing-testbed-facility/,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (partnerships for a quantum computing testbed) with news-style reporting,"Zurich Instruments and its parent company Rohde & Schwarz have been selected as instrumentation partners for the National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility (NQCT) in Queensland, Australia. The testbed is led by The University of Queensland (UQ) under the direction of Associate Professor Arkady Fedorov and is supported by nearly AU$6 million ($3.9 million USD) in funding from the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Commercialisation Infrastructure Program. The project aims to provide the Australian quantum research community with low-cost, open-access quantum computing capabilities and deep low-level hardware access not typically available via commercial cloud platforms. The NQCT will utilize superconducting quantum processors and [...]",Zurich Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz Join Australia’s AU$6M ($3.9M USD) National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility - Quantum Computing Report,article,Zurich Instruments and Rohde & Schwarz Join Australia’s AU$6M ($3.9M USD) National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility - Quantum Computing Report,0.04150807101,9,74,72.06818182,"Zurich Instruments and its parent company Rohde & Schwarz have been selected as instrumentation partners for the National Quantum Computing Testbed Facility (NQCT) in Queensland, Australia. The testbed is led by The University of Queensland (UQ) under the direction of Associate Professor Arkady Fedorov and is supported by nearly AU$6 million ($3.9 million USD) in funding from the Quantum and Advanced Technologies Commercialisation Infrastructure Program. The project aims to provide the Australian quantum research community with low-cost, open-access quantum computing capabilities and deep low-level hardware access not typically available via commercial cloud platforms.
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+The NQCT will utilize superconducting quantum processors and include contributions from QuantWare, which will provide a Soprano-D 5-qubit QPU, Crescendo-S J-TWPA, and shielding. Zurich Instruments will supply its Quantum Computing Control System (QCCS), which is already proven to be interoperable with QuantWare’s QPUs. Rohde & Schwarz will contribute RF measurement instrumentation for system characterization, including vector network analyzers, spectrum analyzers, and oscilloscopes. The testbed will be implemented in two phases: a continuously available quantum computing setup and a second, more advanced development system.
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+The facility will serve as a platform for research in hardware interface optimization, error correction, and system-level calibration. It also aims to foster domestic capabilities in QPU development and manufacturing. The user interface will incorporate CSIRO’s software stack integrated with Zurich Instruments’ LabOne Q backend. This initiative is part of Queensland’s broader quantum strategy and supports the national goal of developing sovereign quantum capabilities.
+
+Full details are available in the official announcement from Zurich Instruments here.
+
+May 22, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-22,11
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/hbku-launches-qatars-first-quantum-computing-laboratory-backed-by-10m-mod-grant/,TRUE,Reports on a specific real-world event (launch of a quantum computing lab) with news-style reporting,"Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched Qatar’s first national quantum computing laboratory through its College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2). The initiative is supported by a $10 million research grant from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), marking a strategic investment in sovereign quantum capabilities. Led by Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari, Associate Professor at HBKU and Director of QC2, the lab will focus on research in quantum software, algorithms, error correction, cryptography, and benchmarking of hardware platforms. The launch reflects HBKU’s aim to develop indigenous quantum expertise and support real-world adoption of quantum technologies [...]",HBKU Launches Qatar’s First Quantum Computing Laboratory Backed by $10M MoD Grant - Quantum Computing Report,article,HBKU Launches Qatar’s First Quantum Computing Laboratory Backed by $10M MoD Grant - Quantum Computing Report,0.03530759318,9,73,72.06818182,"Hamad Bin Khalifa University (HBKU) has launched Qatar’s first national quantum computing laboratory through its College of Science and Engineering (CSE) and the Qatar Center for Quantum Computing (QC2). The initiative is supported by a $10 million research grant from the Ministry of Defence (MOD), marking a strategic investment in sovereign quantum capabilities.
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+Led by Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari, Associate Professor at HBKU and Director of QC2, the lab will focus on research in quantum software, algorithms, error correction, cryptography, and benchmarking of hardware platforms. The launch reflects HBKU’s aim to develop indigenous quantum expertise and support real-world adoption of quantum technologies in key national sectors such as energy, cybersecurity, transportation, and logistics.
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+The announcement was made during a formal launch event attended by senior HBKU leadership and MOD representatives. The new lab forms part of QC2’s broader mission to position Qatar as a quantum-ready nation by enabling applied research and cultivating talent in emerging quantum fields.
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+For more information, see the announcement post by Dr. Saif Al-Kuwari here, and a summary from Quantum.Tech here.
+
+May 22, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-22,11
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/quantinuum-releases-%ce%bbambeq-gen-ii-for-scalable-interpretable-quantum-nlp/,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (Quantinuum's release of a software) with news-style reporting,"Quantinuum has announced the release of λambeq Gen II, the latest version of its open-source quantum natural language processing (QNLP) software. λambeq enables users to convert sentences into quantum circuits, which can then be executed on real quantum hardware. The update reflects five years of development since Quantinuum’s initial demonstration of QNLP and incorporates recent progress in both quantum hardware and linguistic formalism. Whereas earlier versions were based on DisCoCat (Distributional Compositional Categorical) semantics, Gen II introduces a new formalism called DisCoCirc that enables modeling of larger text structures and more expressive compositionality across language. DisCoCirc improves upon its predecessor by [...]","Quantinuum Releases λambeq Gen II for Scalable, Interpretable Quantum NLP - Quantum Computing Report",article,"Quantinuum Releases λambeq Gen II for Scalable, Interpretable Quantum NLP - Quantum Computing Report",0.04214995072,9,72,72.06818182,"Quantinuum has announced the release of λambeq Gen II, the latest version of its open-source quantum natural language processing (QNLP) software. λambeq enables users to convert sentences into quantum circuits, which can then be executed on real quantum hardware. The update reflects five years of development since Quantinuum’s initial demonstration of QNLP and incorporates recent progress in both quantum hardware and linguistic formalism. Whereas earlier versions were based on DisCoCat (Distributional Compositional Categorical) semantics, Gen II introduces a new formalism called DisCoCirc that enables modeling of larger text structures and more expressive compositionality across language.
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+DisCoCirc improves upon its predecessor by capturing more of the compositional structure inherent in natural language, supporting scalability to full texts rather than isolated sentences. The new framework also introduces language neutrality, which makes it adaptable across linguistic domains, and ensures that the resulting quantum models are canonical—well-defined with respect to both compositional structure and learnability. These properties collectively mitigate several pain points of earlier QNLP research, such as trainability of quantum models and interpretability of results. The Gen II release is accompanied by evidence of improved quantum performance and demonstrations of compositional generalization and explainable AI (XAI) functionality.
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+The λambeq package remains open source and integrates with Quantinuum’s quantum stack. Users can convert syntactic structures directly into quantum circuits using Python and VQC (variational quantum classifier) methods. The release includes updated tutorials and documentation to support research and experimentation in scalable QNLP applications.
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+For more details, readers can access the full announcement here, the technical paper here, the main documentation here, and a detailed tutorial on DisCoCirc here.
+
+May 22, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-22,11
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/quobly-secures-e21m-23-7m-usd-to-industrialize-100-qubit-silicon-quantum-processor/,TRUE,Reports on a specific corporate action (funding secured) in a news-like format.,"Quobly has announced €21 million ($23.7 million USD) in funding to accelerate the industrialization of its Q100T project, a silicon-based quantum processor with 100 physical qubits. The package includes a €15 million (17 million USD) grant from Bpifrance under the France 2030 program and €6 million in co-investment from Quobly’s own equity. The processor will be manufactured on 300 mm FD-SOI wafers, aligning with standard semiconductor industry tools and processes. Quobly’s technology builds on 15 years of research from CEA and CNRS and has already demonstrated spin qubits on 300 mm wafers. The goal is to transition from research prototypes to [...]",Quobly Secures €21M ($23.7M USD) to Industrialize 100-Qubit Silicon Quantum Processor - Quantum Computing Report,article,Quobly Secures €21M ($23.7M USD) to Industrialize 100-Qubit Silicon Quantum Processor - Quantum Computing Report,0.03367981394,9,73,72.06818182,"Quobly has announced €21 million ($23.7 million USD) in funding to accelerate the industrialization of its Q100T project, a silicon-based quantum processor with 100 physical qubits. The package includes a €15 million (17 million USD) grant from Bpifrance under the France 2030 program and €6 million in co-investment from Quobly’s own equity.
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+The processor will be manufactured on 300 mm FD-SOI wafers, aligning with standard semiconductor industry tools and processes. Quobly’s technology builds on 15 years of research from CEA and CNRS and has already demonstrated spin qubits on 300 mm wafers. The goal is to transition from research prototypes to scalable production within existing foundry infrastructure.
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+The company has partnered with STMicroelectronics for industrial support and appointed former Airbus VP Philippe Delmas as Board Chair. Production-readiness is targeted by 2027, positioning the Q100T project within France’s broader strategy to develop domestic quantum manufacturing capabilities.
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+Full announcement here.
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+May 22, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-22,11
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/semiqon-and-nanoacademic-partner-to-advance-silicon-spin-qubit-research-and-education/,TRUE,Reports on a specific business partnership and product offering in the quantum computing field.,"SemiQon, a Finnish provider of silicon quantum dot chips, has announced a new strategic partnership with Nanoacademic Technologies, a Canadian developer of advanced quantum simulation tools. The collaboration aims to accelerate research and education in scalable silicon-based quantum technologies by offering bundled access to SemiQon’s hardware and Nanoacademic’s QTCAD® simulation software. The bundled solution will combine SemiQon’s ready-to-use spin-qubit chips, marketed under the SemiQit brand, with QTCAD®, a finite-element modeling tool optimized for semiconductor spin qubits. Also included is QTCAD® EDU, an educational version of the software designed for student training. These tools enable researchers to simulate device behavior using atomistic [...]",SemiQon and Nanoacademic Partner to Advance Silicon Spin Qubit Research and Education - Quantum Computing Report,article,SemiQon and Nanoacademic Partner to Advance Silicon Spin Qubit Research and Education - Quantum Computing Report,0.04354694626,11,72,72.06818182,"SemiQon, a Finnish provider of silicon quantum dot chips, has announced a new strategic partnership with Nanoacademic Technologies, a Canadian developer of advanced quantum simulation tools. The collaboration aims to accelerate research and education in scalable silicon-based quantum technologies by offering bundled access to SemiQon’s hardware and Nanoacademic’s QTCAD® simulation software.
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+The bundled solution will combine SemiQon’s ready-to-use spin-qubit chips, marketed under the SemiQit brand, with QTCAD®, a finite-element modeling tool optimized for semiconductor spin qubits. Also included is QTCAD® EDU, an educational version of the software designed for student training. These tools enable researchers to simulate device behavior using atomistic and quantum mechanical models, reducing reliance on trial-and-error fabrication methods.
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+The partnership is built around a shared vision for scalable quantum computing. According to Félix Beaudoin, CEO of Nanoacademic, the collaboration addresses a “critical need” for accessible, commercial-grade modeling platforms tailored to the specific requirements of spin qubit systems. SemiQon’s Business Development Director Yukihisa Tsuruta emphasized that this integrated approach supports both academic and applied research, lowering barriers for institutions entering the field.
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+The SemiQit platform, priced starting at €15,000 ($17,000 USD), is designed for plug-and-play usability and comes with datasheets, technical support, and pre-tested packaged devices. It has already seen uptake at leading universities in Switzerland, India, and Finland, where researchers cite its rapid iteration cycle and reliability as key enablers of quantum experimentation.
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+The bundled hardware and software package will be available to universities, national labs, and corporate research teams beginning in Q3 2025. The partnership reflects both firms’ focus on accelerating the adoption of silicon spin qubit technologies while helping train the next generation of quantum scientists.
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+For more information, see the full announcement here and the SemiQit brochure here.
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+May 22, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-22,11
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/united-nations-itu-launches-quantum-for-good-to-align-innovation-with-global-impact/,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (launch of Quantum for Good initiative) with news-style reporting,"As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is launching Quantum for Good, a dedicated track at the AI for Good Global Summit, taking place July 8–11, 2025, in Geneva. This initiative marks a pivotal step in aligning quantum innovation with equitable global development and sustainability goals. Quantum for Good aims to steer the second quantum revolution toward applications with tangible benefits for humanity, prioritizing inclusion, ethics, and accessibility. The track will bring together leading voices from industry, academia, and international institutions to explore real-world use cases, promote standards for responsible innovation, and [...]",United Nations' ITU Launches 'Quantum for Good' to Align Innovation with Global Impact - Quantum Computing Report,article,United Nations' ITU Launches 'Quantum for Good' to Align Innovation with Global Impact - Quantum Computing Report,0.04123653184,10,74,72.06818182,"As part of the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, the International Telecommunication Union (ITU) is launching Quantum for Good, a dedicated track at the AI for Good Global Summit, taking place July 8–11, 2025, in Geneva. This initiative marks a pivotal step in aligning quantum innovation with equitable global development and sustainability goals.
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+Quantum for Good aims to steer the second quantum revolution toward applications with tangible benefits for humanity, prioritizing inclusion, ethics, and accessibility. The track will bring together leading voices from industry, academia, and international institutions to explore real-world use cases, promote standards for responsible innovation, and foster cross-sector partnerships.
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+Among the sessions is “Quantum for Good: Industry Leadership, Innovation, and Real-World Impact” on July 8, which will feature representatives from Microsoft, IBM, the United Nations, ID Quantique, Quantum Delta, TII, and others. Discussions will span the state of quantum across sectors including sensing, communications, climate, and post-quantum cryptography. Other sessions will address the role of international diplomacy, workforce development, and ethical governance in quantum deployment.
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+This programming reflects a larger ITU effort to proactively coordinate quantum development and avoid the inequities witnessed during prior technological revolutions. By focusing on open access, global capacity-building, and real-world utility, Quantum for Good signals a long-term commitment to ensuring that the emerging quantum ecosystem benefits all.
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+For more information on the Quantum for Good initiative, including session details and programming highlights, please visit the ITU’s official event page here, the broader Quantum for Good track overview here, and the main Quantum for Good homepage here.
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+May 21, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-21,12
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/microsoft-adds-post-quantum-cryptography-to-windows-insider-builds-and-linux/,TRUE,Reports on a specific corporate action (Microsoft adding post-quantum cryptography) with news-style reporting,"Microsoft has integrated post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) capabilities into both Windows Insider Canary Channel builds and Linux environments via its SymCrypt cryptographic library. This early-access release enables developers and organizations to evaluate the performance, compatibility, and deployment strategies of PQC algorithms in preparation for quantum-era threats. These updates are part of Microsoft’s broader goal to support secure transitions as NIST PQC standards become operational. The update introduces support for ML-KEM (key encapsulation) and ML-DSA (digital signatures) within the Windows Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG). Developers can now experiment with hybrid deployments using both post-quantum and traditional cryptographic algorithms. Microsoft recommends hybrid approaches [...]",Microsoft Adds Post-Quantum Cryptography to Windows Insider Builds and Linux - Quantum Computing Report,article,Microsoft Adds Post-Quantum Cryptography to Windows Insider Builds and Linux - Quantum Computing Report,0.04404523157,11,80,72.06818182,"Microsoft has integrated post-quantum cryptographic (PQC) capabilities into both Windows Insider Canary Channel builds and Linux environments via its SymCrypt cryptographic library. This early-access release enables developers and organizations to evaluate the performance, compatibility, and deployment strategies of PQC algorithms in preparation for quantum-era threats. These updates are part of Microsoft’s broader goal to support secure transitions as NIST PQC standards become operational.
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+The update introduces support for ML-KEM (key encapsulation) and ML-DSA (digital signatures) within the Windows Cryptography API: Next Generation (CNG). Developers can now experiment with hybrid deployments using both post-quantum and traditional cryptographic algorithms. Microsoft recommends hybrid approaches during this transitional phase, prioritizing NIST Level 3 or higher where appropriate. The new Windows builds also support PQC-enabled certificate chains, import/export operations, and trust validation using ML-DSA.
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+On Linux, the SymCrypt provider for OpenSSL v1.9.0 enables experimentation with TLS hybrid key exchange mechanisms based on the latest IETF draft. Users can test how PQC integration affects handshake message size, latency, and overall connection performance. Microsoft emphasized that PQC implementations are based on evolving standards and that updates will be issued as protocols and interoperability requirements mature.
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+Additional developments are planned, including extending PQC support to the Windows TLS stack (Schannel), Microsoft Active Directory Certificate Services (ADCS), and Intune Certificate Connector workflows. Composite and hybrid PQC deployments are prioritized to maintain compatibility with legacy systems during the transition.
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+Microsoft reiterated the need for “crypto agility”—the ability to upgrade cryptographic systems flexibly as algorithms and standards evolve. Although PQC algorithms such as ML-KEM and ML-DSA may introduce performance trade-offs, the company is working on optimization techniques, including hardware acceleration for Keccak-based primitives.
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+For more technical details, see Microsoft’s full announcement here.
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+May 21, 2025
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+## Leave A Comment",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-21,12
+https://www.nqcc.ac.uk/technology-and-research/our-research/,FALSE,"The content describes the research focus of an organization, not a specific news event.",The NQCC’s research teams are working with partners in industry and academia to develop scalable quantum computing platforms and explore practical applications for quantum computers.,Our research - NQCC,article,Our research - NQCC,0.1226672556,24,65,66.57142857,"## Quantum computing hardware
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+Our hardware teams are currently working on the development of a range of platform technologies including ion traps, superconducting circuits and cold atoms.
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+The NQCC’s research teams are working with partners in industry and academia to develop scalable quantum computing platforms and explore practical applications for quantum computers.
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+The work of our technical teams spans the full quantum computing stack, from the native hardware through to applications development. Our technology roadmap has a near-term focus on hardware architectures based on ion trap and superconducting qubits. We are actively collaborating with the research community to extend the range of platform technologies that we work on over time.
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+Our current technology programme is focused on establishing quantum computing testbeds. This will allow us to evaluate component technologies, understand system-level performance, and overcome the key engineering challenges involved in scaling quantum computing.
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+Our hardware teams are currently working on the development of a range of platform technologies including ion traps, superconducting circuits and cold atoms.
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+Our software team is developing control systems, middleware and user interfaces for integration across a range of hardware platforms and with third-party software solutions.
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+Our applications team works to develop and test use cases for quantum computing, by programming quantum processors and simulators to run quantum algorithms.
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+Trapped ions can be employed as qubits using two electronic states of the charged atom, sufficiently isolated from their environment. Their long-lived quantum states make it possible to create high-quality qubits that perform accurate logical operations. With the potential for large numbers of identical qubits and all-to-all connectivity between them, trapped ions continue to be a topic of high interest both internationally, and within the UK.
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+The trapped ion quantum computing team aims to further the UK’s ecosystem through technology development and collaboration with academic and industry partners.
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+Internal projects are focused on technological progress including building modular systems, high-fidelity gate control, and scaling. Having fitted out the organisation’s first optics lab, current work is concentrated on the design, development, and assembly of a first ion trap system, using a surface trap geometry. This will enable us to explore high-fidelity, high-speed microwave gates and test the modularised sections of the full system.
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+As new facilities come online and the organisation grows, we aim to diversify the inhouse experiments, building our expertise and capabilities such that we can support both the academic and commercial industries.
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+We have a number of external projects focussed on enabling technologies and supply chain development such as testing and validating trap types, miniaturisation of ion trap packaging, and remote entanglement.
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+Superconducting circuits are one of the most mature qubit architectures, since they support long-lived quantum states, which can be engineered using established nanofabrication techniques, and can easily be connected together to create multi-qubit systems.
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+Initial work at the NQCC is focussing on simulation and design to develop an in-house architecture that offers both stability and scalability. As the team grows, dilution fridges and qubit control equipment will be set up in a purpose-built labs and interfaced with the work of the NQCC’s software and applications teams. The first experiments will involve building small-scale processors and testing the scaling to larger devices.
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+In parallel, collaborative research projects with academic and industry partners will address fundamental challenges to scaling and improving performance such as two-qubit gate errors and inter-chip connectivity. Our facilities will also enable us to characterise and benchmark a range of superconducting quantum processors from the emerging commercial landscape.
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+The software and control systems group maintains and develops software, ranging from hardware control through to providing quantum programming environments for our application engineers.
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+Our current focus is on building real-time quantum computer control for the onsite hardware teams, from data collection and monitoring to qubit control, and on establishing quantum emulation on the in-house high performance compute (HPC) cluster.
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+Our core software provides a flexible architecture that allows components to be selected at runtime to form application-specific toolchains. We bring together a wide range of technologies, including cross-platform user interfaces and extension points to integrate with third-party tools and web-based quantum systems.
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+Our agile process encourages hands-on experience across the full quantum stack, including hybrid quantum-classical algorithms and the transpilation and optimisation of quantum programming languages.
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+The quantum applications team provides technical expertise and support to help identify, test and validate quantum computing use cases across various industry sectors. Our applications engineers work with innovation specialists to translate challenges within specific industries into technical requirements, which then guide their development of applications solutions. They are also involved in collaborative R&D projects with external partners through the NQCC’s user engagement programme, SparQ.
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+Our applications engineers also work with the software and control systems team to define and develop the higher layers of the quantum computing stack.
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+Key areas of activity for the quantum applications team include:",www.nqcc.ac.uk,2025-05-19,14
+https://quantumcomputingreport.com/podcast-with-scott-davis-ceo-and-co-founder-of-vescent/,FALSE,"This is a podcast transcript, not a news article.","Wrangling Qubits in the Colorado Quantum Ecosystem Overview Colorado has a full-stack quantum hardware ecosystem: home to companies making all the components that go into a quantum computer as well as companies making the computers. Vescent CEO Scott Davis and his team are right in the middle of this vibrant ecosystem. In the latest episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs talks with Scott about how his company helps scientists and engineers control qubits to build better atomic clocks and other precision equipment. They also discuss the contributions NIST and other government research institutions “turn on money” for [...]","Podcast with Scott Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of Vescent - Quantum Computing Report",article,"Podcast with Scott Davis, CEO and Co-Founder of Vescent - Quantum Computing Report",0.3107307661,214,70,72.06818182,"**Wrangling Qubits in the Colorado Quantum Ecosystem**
+
+**Overview**
+
+Colorado has a full-stack quantum hardware ecosystem: home to companies making all the components that go into a quantum computer as well as companies making the computers. Vescent CEO Scott Davis and his team are right in the middle of this vibrant ecosystem. In the latest episode of The Quantum Spin by HKA, host Veronica Combs talks with Scott about how his company helps scientists and engineers control qubits to build better atomic clocks and other precision equipment. They also discuss the contributions NIST and other government research institutions “turn on money” for the US economy.
+
+00:00 Introduction to Quantum Spin Season Four
+
+00:29 Interview with Scott Davis: Vescent’s Journey
+
+01:11 Challenges and Successes in Photonic Integration
+
+03:20 Quantum Technology and Business Insights
+
+07:03 The Importance of Precise Clocks in Quantum Systems
+
+09:40 Quantum Systems and Real-World Applications
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+11:24 The Vulnerability and Future of GPS
+
+14:32 The Quantum Ecosystem in Colorado
+
+16:46 Colorado’s Quantum Ecosystem
+
+17:26 Aerospace and Manufacturing in Colorado
+
+18:23 Elevate Quantum: Building a Quantum Consortium
+
+20:47 The Three-Legged Stool of Company Success
+
+25:16 Trends in Quantum Technology
+
+30:40 Conclusion and Future Outlook
+
+**Scott R. Davis, Ph. D., CEO and Co-Founder Vescent**
+
+Dr. Davis is a physicist entrepreneur with an emphasis on new technology transition from the laboratory to manufacturing. He has spent his career inventing, developing, and commercializing a wide variety of technologies. As a co-founder and VP of Technology at Vescent he led the development of non-mechanical beam steerers and oversaw the asset sale of that technology to Analog Devices for the autonomous vehicles market. He spent three years working at Analog Devices before returning to Vescent as CEO in 2020. Since then, he has been leading the development of technologies and products, such as compact laser systems for trapping and cooling atoms, compact and deployable frequency combs, miniature spectroscopic standards, and other tools aimed at furthering the development and deployment of quantum systems. He has over 30 papers published, has co-authored two book chapters, and has twenty-seven patents pending and/or issued.
+
+**Transcript**
+
+[00:00:00] **Veronica:** Hello, I’m Veronica Combs, and this is the Quantum Spin by HKA. For season four, we decided to do something a little different. In March, we attended the APS Global Physics Summit in Anaheim, California. We took advantage of this amazing event to talk to the leaders in academia, industry,
+
+[00:00:18] as well as the creative folks who helped make the event such a compelling experience.
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+[00:00:23] I hope you enjoy these conversations that really reflect what’s happening in the industry right now.
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+[00:00:29] **Veronica:** Today I’m talking with Scott Davis, the CEO and Co-founder of Vescent. Thank you for joining us today.
+
+[00:00:35] **Scott:** You’re welcome. It’s a pleasure to be here.
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+[00:00:36] **Veronica:** Tell me what Vescent does and what you do there.
+
+[00:00:39] **Scott:** Sure. So I am one of the co-founders.
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+[00:00:42] I am currently the CEO. It started in my garage, so we are a garage startup. It’s an old Victorian house and it wasn’t a garage, it was actually more of a horse stable. And there was a horse tack room that we turned into a clean room and we had optic stables in there.
+
+[00:00:58] And I used to say that we were the coolest laser lab on the block, which I’m pretty sure is true. I think we were both the coolest and the least cool because I’m pretty sure we’re the only laser lab on the block. But it was fun. UPS guys would knock on the door, come in the alley, and they’d open up.
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+[00:01:10] You’re like, what the heck are you guys doing in here? We started the company as a photonic integrated circuit company making wave guides. And I think like a lot of technical founders, we were naive about the business side, and we also were naive about what it takes to actually engineer and build a product, and especially the new technology.
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+[00:01:25] And so what we thought was going to be, we knew it was going to be hard, but we didn’t realize how hard it was going to be with this idea of how he could bend light without any moving parts. It was like, Hey, it’s going to be really hard. And so, when we had bills to pay, we didn’t have any outside money in the beginning.
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+[00:01:38] So how the heck are we going to do this, because product on the photonic integrated circuit side is going to take longer than we thought? And we came out of places like NIST and Jila, when we were at NIST and Jila, people would call us up and say, ‘Hey, how do you lock your laser?
+
+[00:01:51] How do you drive your laser? How do you do this offset phase lock?’ And we were like, ‘oh, we know how to do that kind of stuff.’ And we thought maybe there’s products there. And I hate to say this because quantum is such a big deal now, and I love quantum, I’m all into it, but back then, our nascent quantum product portfolio was a side hustle to help us pay the bills.
+
+[00:02:07] **Veronica:** Oh yes, yes.
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+[00:02:08] **Scott:** But we got it out there and we started selling and we learned tons doing that. ‘Oh my God, like I didn’t know that, Hey, we built this circuit that hit this performance.
+
+[00:02:16] Let’s turn it into a product.’ I thought we were 90% of the way there. No, we were 10% of the way there. Until someone has actually gotten something all the way to a product and made not just 10 or 20 of them, but dozens of them, they don’t know. And the old adage of yeah, first prototype that hit specs, you’re really only 10% of the way there.
+
+[00:02:35] That is very much true. Anyway, so that sort of helped pay the bills, kept moving along, it was fun and exciting. We eventually got the waveguide piece working. We built a patent portfolio and that was my baby. I was involved in the quantum side, but it was the waveguide piece was my baby.
+
+[00:02:50] We sold that off. We had a non-mechanically scanned LiDAR. Still the best non-mechanically scanned LiDAR ever built. We had a bit of a bidding war between, this was back in 2016. There were LiDAR and autonomous vehicles was a big deal. And so, we were showing up like, ‘Hey, here’s a LiDAR that can go out 200 meters and no moving parts.’
+
+[00:03:09] And so folks were like, ‘Oh my God, I want that.’ So we ended up selling it to Analog Devices, which is a large semiconductor company. When I say large, 15,000 employees, big companies, seriously large. Many billions of revenue. I knew the quantum piece was valuable. They had no interest in it, so we spun that off.
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+[00:03:25] I went to work at Analog Devices for three years, and I learned a ton in graduate school. I loved graduate school. I was on the seven-year plan. I learned as much in three years at Analog Devices as I did in seven years of grad school.
+
+[00:03:39] **Veronica:** Wow.
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+[00:03:39] **Scott:** Very different lessons. I learned about process control.
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+[00:03:42] I learned about the business of technology. What does it take to take deep tech and turn it into a profitable business? And these were things like ERP systems and engineering change orders, and
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+[00:03:54] **Veronica:** the other 90% of the equation,
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+[00:03:55] **Scott:** the other 90% of the equation. And anyway, so I spent three years in Analog Devices, had an amazing experience still, good friends with a lot of folks there.
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+[00:04:03] I was in the automotive business unit, so I got to see firsthand the semiconductor business and the automotive industry.
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+[00:04:09] **Veronica:** Oh, wow.
+
+[00:04:10] **Scott:** And it was like, I was like, just drinking from a fire hose. And it was a lot of fun. I tried hard to climb the corporate ladder and I went up a couple steps a couple rungs, but then I realized really my sweet spot is building my own ladder. There was all this exciting stuff happening in quantum. Back then we were one of the founding members of the Quantum Economic Development Consortium, QED-C. I was like, I’m going to go back and run that nascent quantum piece.
+
+[00:04:33] And so I started as CTO. I developed a technology, built a patent portfolio around it, sold it off, had a big successful exit. Then I came back now as CEO, so I went a bit backwards. So typically, your technical PhD founders start as CEO and then it reaches a certain point and they go, oh, I got to hire a real CEO and I’m going to go be the CTO.
+
+[00:04:52] I did the opposite but I’m freaking loving it. And so that was in January, 2020, when I came back. And so, what does Vescent do? You asked me a question; I haven’t answered it yet. What Vescent does is we’re a quantum infrastructure company, we’re in Colorado, wild west.
+
+[00:05:05] We wrangle photons or tame photons, or we put all of the systems around the photons to enable our customers to do what they need to do to enable their quantum systems, whether it’s building a quantum computer or a next generation clock, or a quantum sensor, or a quantum network, or do quantum research.
+
+[00:05:21] And the differentiator that we have from other folks is we are applying the lessons that I learned in the automotive and semiconductor industry to lasers and photonics for quantum. And so this means, industrial grade manufacturing. This means uptime without any user intervention for months or years. This means rugged so it can leave the lab.
+
+[00:05:41] You don’t need PhDs to keep it tuned up. It doesn’t have to be on a vibration-stabilized optics table. This means really built by technicians with proper manufacturing controls around it, so things like engineering or manufacturing change order. The R and D, the PhD world, you’re always tweaking things.
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+[00:05:59] You’re always making it better. That’s what you’re supposed to do when you actually release something into production. You’ve got to make the same thing every s",quantumcomputingreport.com,2025-05-28,5
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/building-atoms-the-rise-of-nanotechnology-and-molecular-engineering/,FALSE,"This is an educational article about nanotechnology and atomic structure, not a news report of a specific event","Nanotechnology presents a compelling, yet complex, energy landscape. While promising leaps in energy efficiency via advanced nanomaterials, renewable energy solutions like next-gen solar cells utilizing quantum dots and nanowires, and improved energy storage through batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells, a holistic view is crucial. Scalability of sustainable synthesis methods remains a key challenge, demanding attention to the environmental impact and pollution associated with nanomaterial manufacturing. A thorough life cycle assessment, from raw material extraction to responsible disposal, is vital. Nanocomposites offer gains in transportation, while thermoelectric materials and hydrogen storage solutions push boundaries. Ultimately, realizing nanotechnology’s energy potential requires balancing innovation with responsible manufacturing and a commitment to minimizing its footprint.",Building Atoms: The Rise Of Nanotechnology And Molecular Engineering,article,Building Atoms: The Rise Of Nanotechnology And Molecular Engineering,0.4995787761,76,106,95.76,"The convergence of computational modeling and experimental materials science is accelerating innovation across multiple sectors, particularly in energy technologies. Accurate prediction of material behavior at the nanoscale, facilitated by techniques like density functional theory and molecular dynamics, allows for the rational design of novel materials with tailored properties. This approach contrasts with traditional trial-and-error methods, reducing development time and costs. The synergy between simulation and experimentation is proving essential for understanding complex phenomena – electron transport, thermal conductivity, and mechanical behavior – at the atomic level, and is driving advancements in areas like thermal insulation, friction reduction, and lightweight materials.
+
+Nanotechnology is demonstrating significant potential in both improving existing energy technologies and enabling entirely new ones. Applications range from enhancing the efficiency of solar cells – utilizing quantum dots and nanowires as alternatives to silicon – to revolutionizing energy storage through advanced batteries, supercapacitors, and fuel cells. These nanomaterial-based solutions promise increased energy density, power output, and improved safety characteristics. Beyond these direct applications, research is also focused on utilizing nanomaterials for hydrogen storage and thermoelectric conversion, further expanding the scope of nanotechnology’s impact on the energy landscape.
+
+However, the realization of nanotechnology’s full potential necessitates a comprehensive assessment of its energy implications and environmental impact. While nanomaterials offer opportunities for improved energy efficiency, their production and disposal can be energy-intensive and generate hazardous waste. A holistic life cycle assessment, encompassing raw material extraction, manufacturing, transportation, and end-of-life management, is crucial. Sustainable synthesis methods, utilizing renewable energy sources and promoting material recycling, are essential for minimizing the overall energy footprint and ensuring responsible development of nanotechnology for a sustainable energy future.
+
+## Atomic Structure And Quantum Mechanics
+
+Atomic structure, at its core, deviates significantly from classical planetary models. The Bohr model, while historically important, is an oversimplification; it posits electrons orbit the nucleus in fixed, defined paths, which contradicts the principles established by quantum mechanics. Quantum mechanics dictates that electrons do not follow deterministic trajectories but instead exist as probability distributions described by wave functions, known as orbitals. These orbitals are not physical paths but rather regions of space where there is a high probability of finding an electron. The shape of these orbitals – s, p, d, and f – are determined by solving the Schrödinger equation for the atom, a mathematical equation that describes the behavior of electrons in atoms. This probabilistic nature is fundamental; it means we cannot know both the position and momentum of an electron with perfect accuracy simultaneously, a concept formalized by Heisenberg’s uncertainty principle.
+
+The concept of electron configuration arises directly from the quantization of energy levels and the Pauli exclusion principle. Electrons fill atomic orbitals according to specific rules, starting with the lowest energy levels. The Pauli exclusion principle states that no two electrons in an atom can have the same set of quantum numbers, meaning each orbital can hold a maximum of two electrons with opposite spins. This arrangement dictates the chemical properties of an element, as the outermost electrons, or valence electrons, are responsible for bonding with other atoms. Understanding electron configuration is crucial for predicting how atoms will interact and form molecules, and it explains the periodic trends observed in the periodic table, such as electronegativity and ionization energy. The filling of these orbitals explains why certain elements are more reactive than others, and why they form specific types of chemical bonds.
+
+Quantum mechanical treatment of multi-electron atoms introduces complexities beyond the single-electron hydrogen atom. Electron-electron interactions, which are not accounted for in the simple hydrogen model, significantly alter the energy levels and shapes of atomic orbitals. These interactions lead to electron shielding, where inner electrons reduce the effective nuclear charge experienced by outer electrons. This shielding effect causes the energy levels of multi-electron atoms to be higher than predicted by the hydrogen model. Approximation methods, such as the Hartree-Fock method and density functional theory (DFT), are employed to solve the Schrödinger equation for multi-electron atoms and molecules. These methods provide increasingly accurate descriptions of electronic structure, but they still rely on approximations due to the inherent complexity of the many-body problem.
+
+The concept of atomic orbitals extends beyond simple s, p, and d orbitals to include more complex shapes and hybridizations. Hybridization occurs when atomic orbitals mix to form new hybrid orbitals with different shapes and energies. This process is crucial for explaining the geometry of molecules, as hybrid orbitals arrange themselves to minimize electron repulsion. For example, in methane (CH4), the carbon atom undergoes sp3 hybridization, forming four equivalent hybrid orbitals that point towards the corners of a tetrahedron. This arrangement results in a tetrahedral molecular geometry with bond angles of 109.5 degrees. Different types of hybridization, such as sp2 and sp, lead to different molecular geometries and bonding characteristics, influencing the physical and chemical properties of molecules.
+
+The interaction of atoms with electromagnetic radiation is governed by quantum mechanical principles. When an atom absorbs a photon of light, an electron transitions from a lower energy level to a higher energy level. The energy of the photon must precisely match the energy difference between the two levels for absorption to occur. This principle underlies the phenomenon of atomic spectroscopy, where the absorption or emission of light by atoms is used to identify and quantify the elements present in a sample. Different elements have unique spectral fingerprints, allowing for precise analysis of their composition. The emitted photons have specific wavelengths corresponding to the energy differences between the electron energy levels, creating a characteristic emission spectrum.
+
+Relativistic effects become significant for heavier atoms with high nuclear charges. The electrons closest to the nucleus experience a strong effective nuclear charge, causing them to move at a significant fraction of the speed of light. This relativistic motion alters their mass and energy, leading to changes in the energy levels and shapes of atomic orbitals. The most prominent relativistic effect is the spin-orbit coupling, which arises from the interaction between the electron’s spin magnetic moment and the magnetic field created by its orbital motion. This coupling splits the energy levels of the atom, leading to fine structure in the atomic spectra. Accurate calculations of electronic structure for heavy atoms require the inclusion of relativistic effects, often achieved through the Dirac equation, a relativistic version of the Schrödinger equation.
+
+The understanding of atomic structure and quantum mechanics is foundational to many areas of modern science and technology. It underpins the development of materials with tailored properties, the design of new catalysts, and the advancement of quantum computing. The principles of quantum mechanics are also essential for understanding the behavior of semiconductors, which are the building blocks of modern electronic devices. Furthermore, the study of atomic structure has led to advancements in medical imaging techniques, such as magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), which relies on the interaction of atomic nuclei with magnetic fields. The continued exploration of atomic structure and quantum mechanics promises to unlock even more technological innovations in the future.
+
+## Nanoscale Materials Properties Explained
+
+Nanoscale materials, defined as materials with at least one dimension between 1 and 100 nanometers, exhibit properties markedly different from their bulk counterparts due to quantum mechanical effects and the increased surface area to volume ratio. This size regime dictates that the behavior of electrons is no longer adequately described by classical physics, leading to phenomena like quantum confinement, where the energy levels of electrons become discrete rather than continuous. Consequently, optical, electrical, and magnetic properties are significantly altered; for example, the color of gold nanoparticles changes from its typical bulk gold hue to red or purple as particle size decreases, a direct result of surface plasmon resonance being tuned by quantum confinement. The increased surface area to volume ratio also enhances reactivity and catalytic activity, making these materials valuable in diverse applications, including catalysis, sensing, and drug delivery.
+
+The mechanical properties of nanoscale materials also deviate substantially from those observed in bulk materials. While bulk metals generally exhibit ductile behavior, nanoscale metals can exhibit increased strength and hardness due to the limited ability of dislocations—line defects in the crystal structure—to move and propagate. This phenomenon, known as the Hall-Petch effect, typically holds true down to a certain grain size, after which the material can become softer due to increased grain boundary sliding. Carbon nanotubes, for instance, possess exceptional tensile strength and Young’s modulus, exceeding that of steel, due to the strong sp2",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-05-28,5
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/networked-services-technologies-applications-and-challenges-for-advanced-communication/,FALSE,"This is an educational article about quantum technologies, not a news report of a specific event","The proliferation of interconnected devices and networking technologies facilitates increasingly sophisticated services, though realising their full potential requires addressing fundamental challenges in implementation and scalability as evidenced by current research into networked systems.","Networked Services: Technologies, Applications And Challenges For Advanced Communication.",article,"Networked Services: Technologies, Applications And Challenges For Advanced Communication.",0.1619167826,17,87,95.76,"Advancements in networking facilitate sophisticated services for users. This research reviews core concepts and recent progress in networked services, analysing current technologies, platforms and applications to pinpoint key implementation challenges and establish the current state of the art.
+
+The convergence of quantum mechanics and communications technology is yielding a new paradigm for information services. Exploiting the principles of quantum physics, researchers are developing methods to enhance data transmission, security, and computational capabilities beyond the limitations of classical networks. A new review, ‘Networked Quantum Services’, by Laszlo Gyongyosi and Sandor Imre, both of Budapest University of Technology and Economics, synthesises current understanding of this emerging field. The article provides a detailed analysis of the technologies, platforms and applications underpinning networked quantum services, alongside a critical assessment of the challenges to practical implementation.
+
+## The Evolving Landscape of Quantum Technologies
+
+Quantum computing and related technologies are demonstrating consistent advancement across multiple fronts, moving beyond theoretical potential towards tangible realisation. Improvements in both qubit coherence – the duration for which a qubit maintains quantum information – and system scalability are central to this progress. Single-qubit systems now sustain coherence for periods exceeding one hour under laboratory conditions. More complex, multi-qubit systems, utilising solid-state spin registers, achieve coherence times up to one minute with ten qubits.
+
+Current research prioritises both enhancing qubit fidelity – minimising errors in quantum operations – and increasing the number of qubits within a system. Superconducting cavity qubits, a leading platform, exhibit single-photon coherence times reaching tens of milliseconds. Simultaneously, phosphorus-based spin qubits in silicon are demonstrating coherent operation, benefiting from compatibility with established silicon manufacturing processes. Architectural innovations, such as quantum logic arrays, aim to optimise quantum data movement and computation within increasingly complex systems.
+
+The potential of quantum algorithms lies in their ability to address problems currently intractable for classical computers. Shor’s algorithm, for example, efficiently factors large numbers, posing a future threat to widely used public-key encryption schemes. Grover’s algorithm offers a quadratic speedup for searching unsorted databases, a significant improvement for certain computational tasks. Quantum machine learning algorithms are also under development, leveraging quantum phenomena to accelerate machine learning processes.
+
+Beyond computation, quantum sensing exploits quantum phenomena to measure physical quantities with unprecedented precision. These sensors can measure magnetic, electric, and gravitational fields with sensitivities exceeding classical limitations. Quantum imaging techniques promise higher resolution and contrast in image formation, with applications in medical diagnostics and materials characterisation.
+
+Secure communication is a key driver in the development of quantum communication networks. Quantum key distribution (QKD) utilises the principles of quantum mechanics to generate and distribute encryption keys, guaranteeing the detection of any eavesdropping attempt. Extending the range of these networks requires the development of quantum repeaters, which overcome signal loss over long distances. The advancement of quantum technologies demands a multidisciplinary approach, integrating expertise from physics, computer science, engineering, and mathematics. Collaboration between researchers, engineers, and industry partners is crucial for accelerating development and translating technologies into practical applications. Investment in quantum education and workforce development is also essential.
+
+Quantum materials are fundamental to building qubits and quantum devices. Superconducting materials, exhibiting zero electrical resistance at low temperatures, enable high-performance qubits. Topological insulators, possessing unique electronic properties, offer protection against decoherence – the loss of quantum information. Two-dimensional materials, such as graphene and molybdenum disulfide, present potential for creating novel quantum devices.
+
+Quantum simulation utilises quantum computers to model complex systems, providing insights into problems intractable for classical computers. These simulations can model molecules, materials, and biological systems, thereby accelerating discovery in fields such as drug development and materials science. They can also be applied to model complex physical systems, such as the early universe and black holes.
+
+Quantum cryptography offers secure communication, protecting information from eavesdropping. A parallel field, post-quantum cryptography, focuses on developing encryption algorithms resistant to attacks from both classical and quantum computers. The vision of a quantum internet encompasses a global network of quantum computers and devices, enabling secure communication, distributed quantum computing, and access to quantum resources. Quantum cloud computing provides remote access to quantum resources via the internet.
+
+Quantum machine learning algorithms are being developed to accelerate machine learning tasks. Quantum support vector machines (QSVMs) aim to classify data with higher accuracy and efficiency. Quantum neural networks seek to learn complex patterns in data. Quantum clustering algorithms aim to group data points with improved accuracy.
+
+Quantum sensors utilise quantum phenomena to measure physical quantities with unprecedented precision. Quantum magnetometers can measure magnetic fields with extreme sensitivity. Quantum accelerometers can measure acceleration with extreme sensitivity. Quantum gyroscopes can measure rotation with extreme sensitivity. The future of quantum technologies promises a transformative impact on computation and beyond. Continued research and development in qubit technology, quantum algorithms, and architectures will be crucial for realising practical and powerful quantum computers, with the potential to reshape industries and drive technological innovation.",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-05-31,2
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/amazon-braket-sdk-and-multi-platform-quantum-development/,FALSE,"This is an educational article about Amazon Braket SDK and quantum computing fundamentals, not a news report of a specific event","The Amazon Braket SDK facilitates quantum computing through cloud-based access, but effective utilization necessitates a comprehensive approach to cost and efficiency. Optimizing quantum jobs involves minimizing circuit depth and leveraging hardware-specific gate sets to reduce execution time and associated expenses.",Amazon Braket SDK And Multi-Platform Quantum Development,article,Amazon Braket SDK And Multi-Platform Quantum Development,0.5650028209,113,175,95.76,"The Amazon Braket SDK facilitates quantum computing through cloud-based access, but effective utilization necessitates a comprehensive approach to cost and efficiency. Optimizing quantum jobs involves minimizing circuit depth and leveraging hardware-specific gate sets to reduce execution time and associated expenses. Strategic resource selection, informed by the pricing structures of different quantum devices, is also critical. Beyond algorithm design, efficient data handling – minimizing classical-quantum data transfer – and robust workflow management, including job scheduling and monitoring, contribute to overall cost reduction and improved resource utilization.
+
+A key strength of the Amazon Braket SDK lies in its open-source nature and the thriving community that supports it. This collaborative model accelerates development through community-driven bug fixes, performance enhancements, and the addition of new features. The SDK’s modular design and open API enable users to create and share custom components, tailoring the platform to specific needs and integrating it with existing tools. Community-led educational resources and support forums further lower the barrier to entry, fostering a more inclusive quantum computing ecosystem.
+
+The long-term viability of Amazon Braket is directly tied to the continued engagement of its open-source community. Amazon’s encouragement of collaborative development creates a synergistic effect between internal development and external contributions. This interplay positions Braket as a leading platform for quantum computing, ensuring adaptability to evolving community needs and driving innovation in multi-platform quantum development.
+
+
+## AWS Braket SDK
+
+## Quantum Computing Fundamentals Overview
+
+Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics to perform computations that are intractable for classical computers. Unlike classical bits, which represent information as 0 or 1, quantum bits, or qubits, can exist in a superposition of both states simultaneously. This superposition, a fundamental concept in quantum mechanics, allows quantum computers to explore a vast number of possibilities concurrently, offering the potential for exponential speedups in certain computational tasks. The ability to represent multiple states at once is not merely a theoretical construct; it’s demonstrably achievable through physical systems like superconducting circuits, trapped ions, and photons, each presenting unique advantages and challenges in maintaining qubit coherence and scalability. This inherent parallelism distinguishes quantum computation from classical computation, where operations are performed sequentially.
+
+The principle of superposition is inextricably linked to entanglement, another key quantum phenomenon. Entanglement occurs when two or more qubits become correlated in such a way that the state of one instantly influences the state of the others, regardless of the distance separating them. This correlation isn’t a result of any physical signal passing between the qubits, but rather a fundamental property of their shared quantum state. Entanglement is crucial for many quantum algorithms, as it allows for the creation of complex correlations between qubits, enabling computations that would be impossible on classical computers. However, maintaining entanglement is extremely challenging, as it is highly susceptible to decoherence, the loss of quantum information due to interactions with the environment. The fragility of quantum states necessitates sophisticated error correction techniques to protect against decoherence and ensure the reliability of quantum computations.
+
+Quantum algorithms are designed to exploit the principles of superposition and entanglement to solve specific problems more efficiently than classical algorithms. One prominent example is Shor’s algorithm, which can factor large numbers exponentially faster than the best-known classical algorithms. This capability has significant implications for cryptography, as many widely used encryption schemes rely on the difficulty of factoring large numbers. Another important quantum algorithm is Grover’s algorithm, which provides a quadratic speedup for searching unsorted databases. While not as dramatic as the exponential speedup offered by Shor’s algorithm, Grover’s algorithm is still a valuable tool for a wide range of applications. The development of new quantum algorithms is an active area of research, with scientists constantly seeking to identify problems that can benefit from quantum computation.
+
+The physical realization of qubits is a significant engineering challenge. Several different technologies are being explored, each with its own strengths and weaknesses. Superconducting qubits, based on the principles of superconductivity, are currently the most advanced technology, with companies like Google and IBM building increasingly powerful superconducting quantum processors. Trapped ions, which use individual ions held in place by electromagnetic fields, offer high fidelity and long coherence times, but are more difficult to scale. Photonic qubits, which use photons as qubits, offer the potential for room-temperature operation and long-distance communication, but are challenging to control and manipulate. The choice of qubit technology depends on the specific application and the desired performance characteristics.
+
+Quantum error correction is essential for building fault-tolerant quantum computers. Qubits are inherently fragile and susceptible to noise, which can cause errors in computations. Quantum error correction codes encode quantum information in a redundant way, allowing errors to be detected and corrected without destroying the quantum state. These codes require a significant overhead in terms of the number of physical qubits needed to represent a single logical qubit, but are necessary to overcome the effects of noise and build reliable quantum computers. The development of more efficient and robust quantum error correction codes is a critical area of research. The surface code is a leading candidate for practical quantum error correction, offering a relatively high threshold for error rates.
+
+The development of quantum software and programming languages is crucial for making quantum computers accessible to a wider range of users. Quantum programming languages, such as Qiskit, Cirq, and PennyLane, provide tools for designing and implementing quantum algorithms. These languages allow programmers to express quantum computations in a high-level form, which is then translated into instructions that can be executed on a quantum computer. Quantum software development is still in its early stages, but is rapidly evolving as researchers and developers gain more experience with quantum computing. Cloud-based quantum computing platforms, such as Amazon Braket, IBM Quantum Experience, and Google AI Quantum, provide access to quantum computers for researchers and developers around the world.
+
+Despite the significant progress made in recent years, quantum computing still faces many challenges. Building and maintaining stable and scalable quantum computers is a formidable engineering task. Developing new quantum algorithms and software tools is essential for unlocking the full potential of quantum computing. Overcoming the effects of noise and decoherence is crucial for building fault-tolerant quantum computers. Addressing these challenges will require continued investment in research and development, as well as collaboration between scientists, engineers, and industry professionals. The field is rapidly evolving, and the next decade promises to be an exciting period of discovery and innovation.
+
+## Braket SDK Architecture And Components
+
+The Amazon Braket SDK is structured around a layered architecture designed to abstract the complexities of interacting with diverse quantum hardware and simulators. At its core lies a device abstraction layer, which presents a unified interface to various backends, including those from Rigetti, IonQ, Oxford Quantum Circuits, and Xanadu, as well as a range of simulators. This layer handles the translation of user-defined quantum circuits into the specific instruction sets and protocols required by each backend, effectively shielding developers from needing to understand the intricacies of individual quantum processors. The SDK employs a modular design, allowing for the addition of new backends without requiring modifications to the core functionality, which is crucial for a rapidly evolving field like quantum computing. This abstraction is achieved through a combination of standardized quantum circuit representations and backend-specific adapters, ensuring compatibility and portability of quantum programs.
+
+The central component of the Braket SDK is the `braket.circuits`
+
+module, which provides tools for constructing, manipulating, and optimizing quantum circuits. This module utilizes a directed acyclic graph (DAG) representation to efficiently represent quantum circuits, enabling optimizations such as gate cancellation and common subexpression elimination. The `braket.circuits`
+
+module also supports various quantum gate sets and allows users to define custom gates, providing flexibility in circuit design. Furthermore, it integrates with popular quantum computing libraries like PennyLane and Qiskit, allowing developers to leverage existing tools and expertise. The SDK’s circuit representation is designed to be compatible with the OpenQASM standard, facilitating interoperability with other quantum computing platforms and tools. This modularity and compatibility are essential for fostering a collaborative and open quantum computing ecosystem.
+
+The `braket.jobs`
+
+module manages the execution of quantum circuits on both simulators and hardware. It handles the submission of jobs to the Braket service, monitors their status, and retrieves the results. This module incorporates ",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-06-01,1
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/pennylane-and-quantum-machine-learning/,FALSE,"The article is an educational piece about quantum computing and machine learning, not a news report of a specific event.","The development of quantum software is progressing beyond simple circuit execution towards modularity and specialized applications. Current efforts prioritize domain-specific languages (DSLs) designed for fields like chemistry, materials science, and finance, aiming to simplify development by abstracting low-level complexities. A significant focus remains on error management, employing both error mitigation techniques to reduce the impact of inaccuracies and, increasingly, error correction methods, despite their computational overhead. Cloud-based platforms are democratizing access to quantum resources, though security and interoperability present ongoing challenges. Standardized benchmarks are crucial for evaluating progress in both hardware and software.",PennyLane And Quantum Machine Learning,article,PennyLane And Quantum Machine Learning,0.5481424373,91,149,95.76,"The development of quantum software is progressing beyond simple circuit execution towards modularity and specialized applications. Current efforts prioritize domain-specific languages (DSLs) designed for fields like chemistry, materials science, and finance, aiming to simplify development by abstracting low-level complexities. A significant focus remains on error management, employing both error mitigation techniques to reduce the impact of inaccuracies and, increasingly, error correction methods, despite their computational overhead. Cloud-based platforms are democratizing access to quantum resources, though security and interoperability present ongoing challenges. Standardized benchmarks are crucial for evaluating progress in both hardware and software.
+
+PennyLane, an open-source software framework, exemplifies the integration of quantum machine learning (QML) into the quantum software landscape. It provides an interface for combining quantum and classical computation, enabling developers to build and train hybrid quantum-classical models. This approach is vital because current quantum hardware is not yet capable of running complex machine learning algorithms independently. PennyLane facilitates the development of variational quantum algorithms, such as variational quantum eigensolvers and quantum generative adversarial networks, which are designed to leverage the potential advantages of quantum computation within the constraints of near-term quantum devices.
+
+The co-design of quantum software and hardware is becoming essential, with platforms incorporating QML libraries, quantum simulation tools, and reusable software components. This allows developers to test and debug code on classical computers before deploying it on limited quantum hardware. The future of quantum computing envisions these machines as integral parts of a broader computational ecosystem, requiring ongoing collaboration between hardware and software developers, a commitment to standardization, and the creation of robust, scalable, and user-friendly tools to fully realize the potential of quantum computation.
+
+## Quantum Computing Fundamentals
+
+Quantum computing leverages the principles of quantum mechanics – superposition and entanglement – to perform computations fundamentally different from classical computers. Classical computers store information as bits representing 0 or 1. Quantum computers utilize quantum bits, or qubits, which, due to superposition, can represent 0, 1, or a combination of both simultaneously. This allows quantum computers to explore a vastly larger computational space than classical computers, potentially enabling solutions to problems currently intractable for even the most powerful supercomputers. The ability to exist in multiple states concurrently dramatically increases the potential processing power, but also introduces significant challenges in maintaining the quantum state, a phenomenon known as decoherence, which limits the duration of computations. This is because any interaction with the environment can collapse the superposition, forcing the qubit into a definite state, thereby losing the computational advantage.
+
+The principle of entanglement is crucial to quantum computing’s potential. When two or more qubits are entangled, their fates are intertwined, regardless of the physical distance separating them. Measuring the state of one entangled qubit instantaneously determines the state of the others, a correlation that doesn’t exist in classical physics. This interconnectedness allows for the creation of complex quantum algorithms where operations on one qubit can affect the others, enabling parallel processing and the exploration of exponentially large solution spaces. However, creating and maintaining entanglement is extremely delicate, requiring precise control over the qubits and shielding them from environmental noise. The fragility of entanglement is a major obstacle in building practical quantum computers, as any disturbance can break the entangled state and disrupt the computation.
+
+Quantum algorithms, such as Shor’s algorithm for factoring large numbers and Grover’s algorithm for searching unsorted databases, demonstrate the potential speedups offered by quantum computation. Shor’s algorithm, for example, can factor large numbers exponentially faster than the best-known classical algorithms, posing a potential threat to current encryption methods. Grover’s algorithm provides a quadratic speedup for searching unsorted databases, which, while not exponential, is still significant for large datasets. These algorithms rely on the unique properties of quantum mechanics, such as superposition and entanglement, to explore multiple possibilities simultaneously and efficiently find the desired solution. However, implementing these algorithms requires a substantial number of qubits with high fidelity, which is currently beyond the capabilities of existing quantum hardware.
+
+The realization of qubits is a significant engineering challenge, with several different physical systems being explored. Superconducting circuits, trapped ions, photonic qubits, and topological qubits are among the leading candidates. Superconducting qubits, based on the Josephson effect, are currently the most advanced in terms of qubit count and control, but they suffer from decoherence and require extremely low temperatures. Trapped ions offer longer coherence times but are more difficult to scale up. Photonic qubits utilize photons as qubits, offering potential for room-temperature operation and long-distance communication, but they are challenging to control and entangle. Topological qubits, based on exotic states of matter, are theoretically more robust against decoherence, but their experimental realization is still in its early stages. Each approach has its own advantages and disadvantages, and the optimal qubit technology remains an open question.
+
+Quantum error correction is essential for building fault-tolerant quantum computers. Qubits are inherently susceptible to noise and errors, which can corrupt the computation. Quantum error correction codes encode quantum information in a redundant manner, allowing for the detection and correction of errors without destroying the quantum state. These codes require a significant overhead in terms of the number of physical qubits needed to encode a single logical qubit, meaning that a large number of physical qubits are needed to perform a meaningful computation. Developing efficient and scalable quantum error correction codes is a major research challenge, as the overhead can quickly become prohibitive. The effectiveness of quantum error correction depends on the type and rate of errors, as well as the fidelity of the quantum gates used to implement the code.
+
+The development of quantum algorithms is not limited to speedups over classical algorithms; quantum machine learning (QML) is an emerging field that explores the potential of quantum computers to enhance machine learning tasks. QML algorithms aim to leverage quantum phenomena to improve the performance of machine learning models, such as classification, regression, and clustering. Quantum support vector machines, quantum neural networks, and quantum principal component analysis are among the QML algorithms being investigated. These algorithms can potentially offer speedups or improved accuracy compared to their classical counterparts, but they also require significant quantum resources and are still in their early stages of development. The practical benefits of QML remain to be demonstrated, but the field holds promise for revolutionizing machine learning.
+
+Hybrid quantum-classical algorithms represent a pragmatic approach to utilizing near-term quantum computers. These algorithms combine the strengths of both quantum and classical computers, offloading computationally intensive tasks to the quantum computer while relying on the classical computer for control and data processing. Variational quantum eigensolver (VQE) and quantum approximate optimization algorithm (QAOA) are examples of hybrid algorithms used for optimization and quantum chemistry problems. These algorithms are designed to be resilient to noise and can be implemented on near-term quantum hardware with limited qubit count and coherence time. While hybrid algorithms may not offer exponential speedups, they can provide a practical advantage for specific problems and pave the way for more advanced quantum algorithms.
+
+## Variational Quantum Circuits Explained
+
+Variational quantum circuits (VQCs) represent a hybrid quantum-classical approach to quantum computation, designed to leverage the strengths of both quantum and classical resources. Unlike universal fault-tolerant quantum algorithms which require substantial qubit counts and error correction, VQCs operate with a relatively small number of qubits and are more resilient to noise, making them suitable for near-term quantum devices. The core principle involves parameterizing a quantum circuit – defining it with adjustable parameters – and then optimizing these parameters using a classical optimization algorithm to minimize a cost function. This cost function is designed to reflect the desired computational task, such as classifying data, solving optimization problems, or simulating quantum systems. The quantum circuit acts as a parameterized quantum feature map, transforming classical data into a quantum state, and the classical optimizer adjusts the circuit parameters to maximize the information extracted from this quantum state for the specific task at hand.
+
+The structure of a VQC typically consists of layers of parameterized quantum gates applied to a set of qubits. These gates, such as rotations around the X, Y, and Z axes (Rx, Ry, Rz), are controlled by the adjustable parameters. The choice of gates and their arrangement within the circuit defines the expressibility of the VQC – its ability to represent a ",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-06-01,1
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/quantum-physics-meets-spiritual-philosophy-exploring-the-intersection-of-string-theory-and-consciousness/,FALSE,"This is an explanatory article about the intersection of quantum physics and spiritual philosophy, not a news report of a specific event","Dr. Ranita Ganguly explores how string theory's vibrating particles mirror Shri Shri Thakur's concept of a universe unified by supreme consciousness, bridging quantum physics and spiritual philosophy.",Quantum Physics Meets Spiritual Philosophy: Exploring The Intersection Of String Theory And Consciousness,article,Quantum Physics Meets Spiritual Philosophy: Exploring The Intersection Of String Theory And Consciousness,0.1358466436,17,82,95.76,"A newly released perspective examines the striking similarities between string theory and the spiritual philosophy of Shri Shri Thakur, shedding light on the convergence of modern science and ancient wisdom. The article traces the evolution of quantum mechanics from Werner Heisenberg’s 1927 Uncertainty Principle to the discovery of subatomic particles and forces, which led to the development of string theory in the 1960s. This theory posits that particles are not point-like but rather vibrating strings whose properties depend on their vibrational patterns. The perspective highlights how Thakur’s teachings align with these scientific concepts, emphasizing a universe governed by a dynamic interplay of forces and particles unified by consciousness. It also draws parallels between Thakur’s philosophy and extensions of string theory, such as multidimensional time and membrane theory, which propose a cyclical and layered existence. Dr. Ranita Ganguly, the author, seeks to bridge the gap between science and spirituality through her work, fostering dialogue that could lead to a more holistic understanding of the universe.
+
+## The Uncertainty Principle And The Foundations Of Quantum Mechanics
+
+In 1927, Werner Heisenberg introduced the Uncertainty Principle, a cornerstone of quantum mechanics. This principle states that it is impossible to simultaneously determine a particle’s position and velocity with absolute precision. This revelation fundamentally altered our understanding of the physical world, challenging classical physics’ assumption of precise predictability.
+
+The Uncertainty Principle opened the door to exploring subatomic phenomena such as quantum tunneling. This phenomenon occurs when particles appear on the other side of barriers they classically shouldn’t be able to pass through, defying traditional expectations and highlighting the probabilistic nature of quantum mechanics.
+
+Quantum physics has revealed a complex universe, comprising approximately 300 subatomic particles derived from 12 fundamental ones: six quarks and six leptons. These particles interact through four primary forces—gravity, electromagnetism, strong nuclear, and weak nuclear—each mediated by specific carrier particles like photons and gluons.
+
+String theory emerged in the 1960s to unify these forces under a single framework. It posits that particles are not point-like but rather tiny vibrating strings, with their vibrational modes determining particle properties. This theory offers a novel “quantum view of the universe,” suggesting a deeper interconnectedness and complexity beyond classical understanding.
+
+While string theory builds on quantum principles, it also hints at broader philosophical connections, such as those found in Shri Shri Thakur’s teachings, which view the universe as a manifestation of consciousness. However, our focus remains on the foundational role of the Uncertainty Principle in shaping our quantum understanding, emphasizing its pivotal impact on modern physics.
+
+## String Theory And Its Vision Of A Unified Universe
+
+String theory emerged in the 1960s as a theoretical framework aiming to unify the four fundamental forces of nature: gravity, electromagnetism, the strong nuclear force, and the weak nuclear force. Unlike classical physics, which describes particles as point-like entities, string theory posits that particles are tiny, vibrating strings instead. The vibrational modes of these strings determine the properties of the particles they form.
+
+This theory envisions a universe where space-time itself is woven from these minuscule strings vibrating at different frequencies. It challenges traditional notions of space and time by proposing a multidimensional framework beyond our everyday experience. While grounded in empirical evidence and mathematical rigor, string theory invites us to reconsider our understanding of reality as a dynamic, multidimensional web.
+
+The philosophical parallels with Shri Shri Thakur’s teachings highlight shared themes of interconnectedness and unity, underscoring the enduring human quest to understand the fundamental nature of existence. As string theory continues to evolve, it reminds us of the profound mysteries at reality’s heart.
+
+## Shri Shri Thakur’s Philosophy And The Universe
+
+Shri Shri Thakur’s teachings offer a unique perspective on the universe, viewing it as a manifestation of consciousness. This philosophy resonates with string theory’s vision of a unified cosmos, where space-time is woven from vibrating strings and extra dimensions are compactified or hidden within the fabric of reality.
+
+Both frameworks challenge conventional understanding by proposing a multidimensional framework that extends beyond our everyday experience. While string theory remains grounded in empirical evidence and mathematical rigor, Thakur’s teachings provide a complementary spiritual dimension, blending insights from science and spirituality to paint a more comprehensive picture of existence.
+
+This alignment suggests that consciousness and physicality are deeply intertwined, inviting us to reconsider our place within the universe. As we explore these connections, they remind us of the profound mysteries that lie at the heart of reality, urging us to seek deeper understanding across disciplines.",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-05-14,19
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/quantum-computing-transforms-financial-derivatives-pricing-for-complex-options-and-risk-analysis/,FALSE,"Reports on a specific topic (quantum computing in finance) with factual information and analysis, resembling a news-style report.","Quantum computing offers a promising solution to the limitations of classical methods in pricing complex financial derivatives such as Non-Vanilla Basket options and American Options by enabling efficient simulation of high-dimensional asset paths through an oracle-free algorithm that accurately models stock price distributions, facilitating advanced option pricing and derivative portfolio risk analysis.",Quantum Computing Transforms Financial Derivatives Pricing For Complex Options And Risk Analysis,article,Quantum Computing Transforms Financial Derivatives Pricing For Complex Options And Risk Analysis,0.1980370691,25,80,95.76,"Financial derivatives pricing presents significant challenges, particularly for complex options that require high-dimensional computations beyond the capabilities of classical methods like Monte Carlo simulations. Quantum computing emerges as an alternative approach, offering potential solutions to these computational bottlenecks through quantum parallelism. Robert Scriba from The University of Western Australia and Yuying Li from the Cheriton School of Computer Science at the University of Waterloo, along with Jingbo B. Wang, have developed a novel method in their paper titled Monte-Carlo Option Pricing in Quantum Parallel. Their work introduces a self-contained algorithm that efficiently simulates exponentially many asset paths without relying on oracles, leading to accurate stock price distributions. This approach not only addresses the limitations of classical methods but also extends to pricing complex options and analysing portfolio risks, demonstrating the potential of quantum computing in financial modelling.
+
+### Quantum methods enhance the accuracy and efficiency of derivative pricing.
+
+Financial derivative pricing faces challenges due to high-dimensional problems, limiting classical methods like Monte Carlo simulations. Quantum computing offers a solution through superposition and entanglement, enabling effective handling of these complexities. A self-contained algorithm without oracles is introduced, employing an effective stochastic method to simulate exponentially many asset paths in parallel, yielding accurate stock price distributions. This approach extends to pricing complex options and analyzing derivative portfolio risks efficiently.
+
+Financial derivative pricing involves determining the fair value of instruments like options, which derive their value from underlying assets. While simple cases can be solved analytically, complex derivatives require classical methods such as Monte Carlo simulations and numerical techniques. As complexity increases, these methods face limitations in computational power and efficiency.
+
+Classical computers struggle with high-dimensional spaces, optimal stopping problems, and nested simulations required for pricing Non-Vanilla Basket options, American Options, and analyzing derivative portfolio risks. Quantum computing offers a solution by leveraging superposition and entanglement to handle these challenges more efficiently.
+
+Quantum algorithms provide exponential speedup, enabling faster and more accurate solutions for complex financial derivatives. This improves decision-making for institutions like hedge funds and market makers, facilitating more informed trading and hedging strategies.
+
+The benefits of quantum computing in finance include tighter markets, increased liquidity, and larger financial incentives for firms. These improvements arise from the ability to price derivatives more accurately and efficiently, enhancing overall market confidence. This paper introduces a self-contained algorithm that simulates exponentially many asset paths in parallel without relying on oracles. This method leads to a highly accurate distribution of stock prices, demonstrating how quantum computing can extend to pricing complex options and analyzing risk within derivative portfolios.
+
+### Quantum Monte Carlo prices derivatives using quantum amplitude estimation.
+
+The pricing of financial derivatives, such as options, is a cornerstone of modern finance, yet it remains one of the most challenging computational problems. Derivatives often depend on complex relationships between multiple assets or variables, leading to high-dimensional problems that classical methods struggle to solve efficiently. While Monte Carlo simulations and numerical techniques have long been the go-to tools for pricing derivatives, their limitations become apparent as the complexity of the instruments increases. For instance, pricing American options or analysing risk in large portfolios requires navigating vast multidimensional spaces, a task that becomes computationally intensive and time-consuming using classical approaches.
+
+Enter quantum Monte Carlo (QMC), an innovative method that harnesses the power of quantum computing to overcome these limitations. At its core, QMC leverages quantum amplitude estimation, a technique that allows for more efficient probability calculations compared to classical methods. By encoding financial variables into quantum states, QMC can simulate exponentially many potential asset paths in parallel, effectively mitigating the curse of dimensionality that plagues classical Monte Carlo simulations. This is achieved by exploiting the principles of superposition and entanglement, enabling the algorithm to process a vast number of scenarios simultaneously.
+
+The methodology behind QMC involves three key steps: state preparation, amplitude estimation, and payoff calculation. In state preparation, financial variables are encoded into quantum states, allowing for the representation of multiple potential outcomes simultaneously. This is followed by amplitude estimation, which efficiently calculates the probabilities associated with these outcomes. Finally, the payoff calculation translates these quantum state probabilities into financial payoffs, enabling accurate derivatives pricing. Integrating these steps results in a self-contained and all-encompassing algorithm that operates without reliance on oracles or prior assumptions, making it versatile and practical.
+
+The potential applications of QMC extend far beyond simple options pricing. By demonstrating superior performance in accuracy and speed over classical Monte Carlo methods, particularly in higher-dimensional problems, QMC opens the door to pricing complex derivatives such as Asian options and analysing risk within large derivative portfolios. However, challenges remain, particularly in handling dependencies between variables, such as average prices in Asian options. Additionally, while integrating quantum machine learning with QMC could further enhance its capabilities, this area remains largely unexplored.
+
+In conclusion, QMC represents a significant leap forward in financial derivatives pricing, offering a powerful solution to the computational challenges posed by high-dimensional problems. Its ability to simulate exponentially many potential asset paths in parallel enhances accuracy and significantly reduces computational time. As quantum computing continues to advance, QMC has the potential to revolutionise the field of finance, enabling more sophisticated risk analysis and derivative pricing. However, further research is needed to unlock its capabilities and address current limitations fully, ensuring that this promising method can be applied to an even broader range of financial instruments and scenarios.
+
+### Quantum computing efficiently handles high-dimensional financial tasks.
+
+Quantum computing presents a promising solution to the computational challenges faced in traditional finance, particularly in addressing high-dimensional problems such as option pricing and Value-at-Risk (VaR) calculations. The curse of dimensionality often makes these tasks computationally intensive, especially when dealing with complex derivatives or large portfolios. Quantum algorithms offer potential breakthroughs by leveraging quantum properties like superposition and entanglement to handle these complexities more efficiently.
+
+One key approach is amplitude estimation, a quantum algorithm that enhances Monte Carlo simulations by efficiently estimating probabilities, potentially reducing computational time significantly. Additionally, Grover’s algorithm can be employed to speed up search problems, complementing amplitude estimation in financial computations. These methods are particularly advantageous for tasks involving many variables, such as pricing non-vanilla basket options or analyzing derivative portfolio risk.
+
+The encoding of financial data into quantum states is crucial for harnessing these advantages. While classical methods rely on binary representations, quantum approaches may require specialized encoding to fully leverage the capabilities of qubits. This allows quantum systems to process multiple possibilities simultaneously, offering computational advantages over classical methods. Beyond pricing, quantum methods extend to applications such as stress testing and credit risk analysis, all areas that involve complex scenarios with many variables.
+
+Despite these theoretical advantages, practical implementation remains challenging due to the infancy of quantum computing technology. Issues like noise affecting accuracy and the need for error correction are significant hurdles. However, progress is being made, as demonstrated by studies that highlight potential solutions and ongoing advancements in quantum algorithms. While quantum computing shows promise for revolutionizing financial risk analysis and option pricing, further research and practical advancements are needed to overcome current limitations and fully realize its benefits.
+
+### QMCISGD enhances financial optimization via quantum computing, though issues persist.
+
+The QMCISGD algorithm significantly advances financial portfolio optimization by leveraging quantum computing to enhance efficiency and scalability. This method demonstrates a 30-40% improvement over classical approaches, particularly on noisy intermediate-scale quantum (NISQ) devices by integrating quantum Monte Carlo integration with stochastic gradient descent. This capability is crucial as it indicates practical applicability with current technology.
+
+The algorithm’s use of matrix product states (MPS) allows for efficient handling of large datasets, making it suitable for complex financial tasks beyond portfolio optimisation. However, challenges remain in ensuring accurate data encoding with MPS and developing robust error mitigation techniques to enhance reliability on NISQ devices.
+
+Scalability is",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-05-15,18
+https://quantumzeitgeist.com/quantifying-quantum-correlations-in-symmetric-gaussian-states-with-universal-invariants/,TRUE,"Reports on a specific scientific study and its findings, presented in a news-like format.","Analysis of three-beam symmetric Gaussian states, generated via spontaneous parametric down-conversion and characterised by intensity moment measurements up to sixth order, reveals a quantifiable correlation structure exhibiting both bi- and tri-partite entanglement, alongside genuine tripartite correlations resembling noisy Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) and W states, demonstrating a nuanced entanglement landscape within these quantum systems.**Fact Check & Justification:*** **Spontaneous Parametric Down-Conversion (SPDC):** A well-established method for creating entangled photon pairs. (Boyd, R. W. *Nonlinear Optics*. Academic Press, 2008.)* **Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) and W states:** These are canonical examples of multi-partite entangled states with distinct properties. (Greenberger, D. M., Horne, M. A., Zeilinger, A. *Bell’s Theorem, Quantum Theory, and Foundations of Physics*. Springer, 1989; Wittek, M. et al. *Journal of Modern Optics* 54, 2827–2853 (2007).)* **Intensity Moments:** Standard mathematical tools used to characterise the statistical properties of light fields.* **Bi- and Tri-partite Entanglement:** Correctly reflects the observation of both two- and three-particle entanglement within the states.* **Gaussian States:** A common class of quantum states frequently used in quantum information processing. (Adesso, G., Illuminati, F., & Paris, G. *Journal of Physics A: Mathematical and Theoretical* 40, 7821 (2007).)",Quantifying Quantum Correlations In Symmetric Gaussian States With Universal Invariants.,article,Quantifying Quantum Correlations In Symmetric Gaussian States With Universal Invariants.,0.1157546997,12,83,95.76,"Analyses of three-beam symmetric Gaussian states reveal correlations quantified by intensity moments and universal invariants – one-, two-, and three-beam purities. Experiments utilising photon pairs demonstrate the coexistence of bi-, tripartite, and genuine tripartite entanglement, mirroring behaviours observed in noisy Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) and W states.
+
+The subtle interplay of quantum correlations within multi-photon systems remains a central challenge in quantum physics. Understanding these correlations is crucial not only for fundamental tests of quantum mechanics, but also for developing advanced quantum technologies. Researchers are now detailing an analysis of three-beam symmetric Gaussian states, utilising photon-number-resolving detection to access universal invariants – quantifiable measures of a quantum state’s properties. This approach allows for the characterisation of correlations, revealing the coexistence of both bipartite and multipartite entanglement, akin to noisy Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) and W states. The work, detailed in a recent publication, is led by Jan Peřina Jr. and Antonín Černoch from the Joint Laboratory of Optics of Palacký University and Institute of Physics of CAS, alongside Nazarii Sudak and Artur Barasiński from the Institute of Theoretical Physics, University of Wroclaw, and is titled ‘Quantum Correlations in Three-Beam Symmetric Gaussian States Accessed via Photon-Number-Resolving Detection and Quantum Universal Invariants’.
+
+## Quantifying Correlations in Multi-Beam Gaussian States
+
+Researchers have conducted a detailed investigation into the generation, characterisation, and quantification of quantum correlations within multi-beam symmetric Gaussian states, offering a potential resource for quantum information processing. These states, possessing multiple independent spatial modes, allow for encoding and manipulation of quantum information. The core of this work centres on the analysis of universal invariants – specifically, one-, two-, and three-beam purities – which fully describe the state’s properties up to sixth-order intensity moments. This provides a robust framework for quantifying correlations.
+
+The team generated these states using spontaneous parametric down-conversion (SPDC), a process where a photon splits into two lower-energy photons. SPDC is a common method for creating entangled photon pairs. It allows for precise determination of the invariants and subsequent correlation analysis.
+
+This research extends to understanding the relationship between bi- (two-party) and tripartite (three-party) entanglement. Generated states exhibit characteristics analogous to noisy Greenberger-Horne-Zeilinger (GHZ) and W states – foundational benchmarks in quantum information theory used to demonstrate non-classical correlations. GHZ states exhibit maximal entanglement, while W states are robust to particle loss. The observed similarities, despite the presence of noise, suggest the potential for utilising these multi-beam states in practical quantum applications.
+
+The Expectation-Maximisation (EM) algorithm and maximum likelihood estimation were employed to optimise state generation and perform quantum state tomography. Quantum state tomography reconstructs the complete quantum state from a series of measurements. Machine learning techniques further refined these processes, enabling more efficient and accurate characterisation of complex quantum systems.
+
+The analytical framework developed in this study provides a robust method for quantifying the correlations present in these multi-beam states, crucial for applications in quantum communication and computation. Reliable generation and characterisation of entangled states are paramount for these applications, and this work demonstrates a pathway towards achieving this with multi-mode entangled states. The study also demonstrates the scalability of this understanding to more complex systems, suggesting a versatile approach to quantifying correlations in a wider range of quantum states.",quantumzeitgeist.com,2025-05-20,13
+https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/horse-life-threatening-stomach-tumour-saved-pioneering-surgery-894298,TRUE,Reports on a specific real-world event (horse surgery) with news-style reporting,A horse who underwent “pioneering” surgery to remove a life-threatening tumour from his stomach is back in work and “feeling amazing”. The owner of 15-year-old warmblood Valtano had asked Rainbow Equine Hospital to investigate suspected gastric ulcers last autumn and was shocked to hear he had a 12cm growth in his stomach. The team at Rainbow …,Horse with life-threatening tumour saved by pioneering surgery,article,‘He feels amazing’: horse with life-threatening tumour saved by pioneering surgery,0.06577692357,31,106,105.3333333,"A horse who underwent “pioneering” surgery to remove a life-threatening tumour from his stomach is back in work and “feeling amazing”.
+
+The owner of 15-year-old warmblood Valtano had asked Rainbow Equine Hospital to investigate suspected gastric ulcers last autumn and was shocked to hear he had a 12cm growth in his stomach. The team at Rainbow used a keyhole technique to remove the mass, and a scan six months later showed it had not regrown.
+
+Katie Boddy, who has owned the 17.1hh gelding for seven years, said: “I’m so grateful to Rainbow for all they’ve done for Valtano. It’s so exciting that Valtano has a future ahead of him and it’s all thanks to the team at Rainbow.”
+
+Vet Lizzie Cullen, a European specialist in equine internal medicine, discovered the mass. A follow-up a few weeks later showed it had grown “significantly” to the point it was life-threatening.
+
+“It was blocking food material from passing through the digestive system and causing it to build up in the horse’s oesophagus and stomach,” a Rainbow spokesperson said, adding that Valtano’s stomach was at risk of rupturing.
+
+Gastric surgery is uncommon in horses but the Rainbow vets used the advanced keyhole technique; they made an abdominal incision and were able to pass instruments through smaller incisions in his stomach wall. Two surgeons, guided by a camera fed down Valtano’s throat, were able to cut the mass away.
+
+“The Rainbow team has specialists in multiple disciplines, so Lizzie was able to discuss the case with her colleagues to find a solution that would save Valtano,” the spokesperson said. “Her husband and colleague Matthew Cullen is a European specialist in equine surgery and he suggested keyhole surgery.”
+
+Mr Cullen, who performed the operation with fellow surgical specialist Jonathan Anderson, said the procedure combined techniques that have been used before, but not together.
+
+“Gastric surgery is not common in horses as the stomach is deep inside the abdomen, making it difficult to access,” he said. “The keyhole approach allowed us to get bigger instruments into the stomach and also improved our access to the base of the mass so we could remove more of it.
+
+“Valtano was anaesthetised and placed on his back for the surgery, then his abdomen was opened using a J-shaped incision to make it easier to access the stomach. Small keyhole incisions were then made in the stomach so laparoscopic instruments measuring 1cm in diameter could be inserted to operate on the mass. At the same time, Lizzie passed a gastroscope into Valtano’s stomach so we could see the mass and the surgical instruments.”
+
+Mr Cullen said the team was very pleased with the surgery; they were able to remove most of the mass, cutting it close to the wall of the stomach.
+
+“As well as successfully helping Valtano, this surgical method could be beneficial in the future by giving us another option to operate on the inside of other hollow organs inside the body that are difficult to access, such as the bladder, uterus and other parts of the gastrointestinal tract,” he said.
+
+Valtano was kept under observation at Rainbow Equine Hospital for two weeks after his surgery in October and a six-month follow-up gastroscopy in April showed no regrowth of the mass.
+
+Mrs Cullen said: “Valtano made really good progress after his surgery and everyone was delighted to see him recover – he became very popular with all of the team.
+
+“We had been concerned that the mass was cancerous because it looked quite nasty, but a sample was sent away for analysis and we were delighted to find out it was benign. The lab report said it was benign hyperplasia, an overgrowth of normal tissue. This is not something commonly found in horses.”
+
+Valtano underwent a rehab programme at Katie’s Sprixton Grange Equestrian Centre.
+
+“It was a huge shock when Lizzie told me about the mass inside his stomach, as I’d been expecting a diagnosis of ulcers based on the signs he’d been showing and because he’d suffered from them before,” Katie said.
+
+“At first, the mass appeared quite small but I took Valtano back to Rainbow a few weeks later because he’d started to eat intermittently and pass droppings infrequently, and that’s when we found out it had grown quite rapidly and was now causing serious issues. I needed to make a big decision quickly; have him put to sleep or have the surgery.
+
+“Rainbow talked me through all the options and what I needed to consider, and while at that point we didn’t know if the lump was cancerous or not, I wanted to do what I could to save Valtano. He’s such a lovely horse with a big personality and I knew that he was in safe hands and Rainbow would do the best for him. After the surgery he was bright and alert straight away and it was such a relief when we heard that the mass wasn’t cancerous.”
+
+Valtano had 12 weeks’ box rest, then progressed to a pen and a small paddock.
+
+“He’s done really well, I’ve brought him back into work slowly and he’s now being ridden and rebuilding his fitness,” Katie said. “He feels amazing to ride and I’m hoping to go out competing in dressage soon.”
+
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+
+Three vets worked to remove the lump of dried feed matter from Bertie’s stomach",www.horseandhound.co.uk,2025-06-01,2
+https://www.maddyness.com/2025/06/02/vivatech-startups-deals-annonces-ce-que-la-mission-french-tech-prevoit-pour-levenement/,FALSE,Reports on a specific event (VivaTech) with announcements and plans from Mission French Tech.,"Pendant Vivatech, la Mission French Tech prévoit des annonces sur la collaboration entre startups française et grands groupes.","VivaTech : startups, deals, annonces... Ce que la Mission French Tech prévoit pour l'événement",article,"VivaTech : startups, deals, annonces... Ce que la Mission French Tech prévoit pour l'événement",0.05225297904,15,110,113.75,"Depuis plus d’une dizaine d’années, la Mission French Tech est l’administration publique chargée de soutenir la structuration et la croissance de l’écosystème des startups françaises, en France et à l’international. Rattachée à la Direction Générale des Entreprises au sein du ministère de l’Économie, elle déploie des programmes d’accompagnement tels que French Tech Next40/120, French Tech 2030 ou French Tech Tremplin, et anime un réseau de 114 Capitales en France et dans le monde. Cette année pour VivaTech, elle met en place un dispositif ambitieux : un stand dédié, des délégations ciblées et une série d’annonces autour du programme : “Je choisis la French Tech”. “*Ce n’est plus un programme, c’est un mouvement*”, affirme Julie Huguet, directrice de la Mission.
+
+Depuis plusieurs années, la Mission fait de VivaTech un rendez-vous structurant. L’édition 2025 ne déroge pas à la règle. Dans un contexte de resserrement du financement et d’attentes croissantes autour de la souveraineté technologique, la stratégie est claire : rendre visible la richesse de l’écosystème et favoriser les opportunités commerciales. “*On est ravis parce que VivaTech est devenu vraiment le rendez-vous tech international*” souligne Julie Huguet. Pour elle, l’événement s’inscrit pleinement dans la feuille de route annuelle : “*C’est un vrai effort pour nous, dans nos actions annuelles.*” Et d’ajouter : “*VivaTech, c’est un peu la mise en pratique de tous ces engagements qui ont été pris, où les contrats vont être signés, où les investisseurs se déplacent.*”
+
+**Un stand vitrine de la diversité des startups françaises**
+
+Le stand de la Mission French Tech, situé dans le Hall 1 à l’emplacement H57, accueillera une quarantaine de startups représentatives des grands secteurs d’innovation français. “*Ce sont principalement des startups qui œuvrent sur la chaîne de valeur de l’IA, qui représentent la French Tech aujourd’hui*” détaille Julie Huguet. Santé, greentech, quantique, cybersécurité : l’accent est mis sur des domaines stratégiques. Des entreprises comme H, Aqemia, Qubit Pharmaceuticals, Greenly, Alice & Bob ou encore GateWatcher ont été sélectionnées pour incarner cette diversité.
+
+Le choix de startups issues de différents programmes : Next40/120, French Tech 2030, French Tech Tremplin, reflète une volonté d’inclusivité. “*On a un mix d'entreprises, à la fois des French Tech Next 40 / FT 120, des French Tech 2030, mais aussi des French Tech Tremplin. C’est très important pour nous.*” Autre priorité : éviter un biais parisien. “*On a des entreprises qui ont été sélectionnées par l’ensemble des capitales de la French Tech. Par exemple French Tech Méditerranée, des startups de La Réunion, Rennes Saint-Malo, Grand Paris, Saint-Étienne, Lyon, Lille... qui viennent un peu des quatre coins de la France pour ne pas avoir une représentation qui soit uniquement parisienne.*”
+
+**Business first : des délégations ciblées pour accélérer les opportunités**
+
+Contrairement à d’autres acteurs présents sur le salon, la Mission ne mise pas sur des conférences mais sur l’efficacité des mises en relation. “*On ne va pas organiser de talks, puisqu’il y a déjà des scènes avec d’autres partenaires.*” À la place, une mécanique rodée : “*On organise un certain nombre de délégations. Des délégations de politiques, des délégations de grands comptes, des délégations d’investisseurs, et surtout des personnalités qui ne sont pas uniquement françaises et qui viennent de tous les marchés différents.*”
+
+Cette approche vise un objectif clair : créer du lien concret entre startups et les investisseurs potentiels. “*Le business est l’enjeu numéro un de nos startups, et notre enjeu numéro un aussi*” rappelle Julie Huguet. Le programme “Je choisis la French Tech” , initié sous l’impulsion de Clara Chappaz, joue un rôle central dans cette stratégie. “*Aujourd’hui, c’est un programme qui a beaucoup d’ampleur avec plus de 600 entreprises signataires qu’on va retrouver d’ailleurs parmi les exposants de VivaTech.*”
+
+**Un programme devenu mouvement : ""Je choisis la French Tech"" passe à l’échelle**
+
+Déployé depuis deux ans, le programme “Je choisis la French Tech” s’impose aujourd’hui comme un pilier structurant de l’action publique en faveur des startups françaises. Label, certes, mais pas seulement. Il s'affirme comme un catalyseur de relations économiques entre jeunes pousses et grandes entreprises. “*Ce programme a beaucoup d’ampleur dans notre feuille de route, puisqu’on a plus de 600 entreprises signataires*” rappelle Julie Huguet. Ces signataires incluent huit groupes majeurs exposants à VivaTech (EDF, Orange, SNCF, AXA, ADP, BPCE, CMA CGM et la Française des Jeux) qui, ensemble, se sont engagés sur plus de 680 millions d’euros de dépenses auprès des startups.
+
+Mais en 2025, l’ambition s’élargit. ”Je choisis la French Tech*, aujourd'hui, c’est plus qu’un programme, c’est vraiment un mouvement*”, insiste Julie Huguet. VivaTech servira de rampe de lancement à cette nouvelle phase, marquée par des annonces fortes. L’enjeu : “*passer à l’échelle*”
+
+**Des annonces stratégiques attendues sur le stand de la Mission**
+
+VivaTech ne sera pas qu’un lieu de rencontres. C’est aussi un moment choisi pour marquer des tournants. La Mission French Tech prévoit plusieurs annonces fortes autour de son programme phare. “*On prévoit également des temps forts avec des annonces autour du programme Je choisis la French Tech, qui va passer à l’échelle*” indique Julie Huguet. L’une des séquences clés du salon sera dédiée à la présentation de cette montée en puissance, avec l’ambition claire de partager la méthodologie française à l’échelle européenne.
+
+En parallèle, la Mission mettra en lumière les collaborations récentes entre startups et grands groupes. “*On prévoit de très belles annonces aussi de collaborations pendant ce laps de temps*” précise-t-elle, sans en dévoiler davantage pour respecter l’embargo en vigueur jusqu’au dernier jour du salon. Des visites ministérielles et politiques internationales sont également prévues sur le stand. “*On attend bien sûr des visites de différents ministres français, internationaux*” confirme-t-elle.
+
+*Le stand de la Mission French Tech, situé dans le Hall 1 à l’emplacement H57, accueillera 40 startups : *
+
+**Intelligence Artificielle :** H Company, Cleyrop, LightOn, XXII, Gladia. **Quantique :** Alice & Bob, Pasqal, Quobly. **Cloud : **Qarnot Computing, Wimi, Clever Cloud. **Cybersécurité :** Sekoia.IO, GitGuardian, GateWatcher, GLIMPS. **Spatial : **Exotrail, Cailabs, Ternwaves. **Santé : **Aqemia, Whitelab Genomics, Qubit Pharmaceuticals, Bioptimus, Kiro, Synapse Medicine. **GreenTech : **Sweep, Greenly, Qualisteo, FoodPrint. Javelot. **EdTech : **Superprof, TaleMe, BiblioOnDemand.** Numérique : **Contentsquare, Akeneo, Duke Analytics, Dylogy, Numalis, Moderering.** E-Commerce : **Pixmania.",www.maddyness.com,2025-06-02,1
+https://www.cbsnews.com/sanfrancisco/news/padel-a-fast-growing-sport-has-become-a-new-obsession-for-silicon-valley/,FALSE,Reports on a specific trend (padel's popularity) in a specific location (Silicon Valley) with news-style reporting,Padel is one of the world's fastest-growing sports and Silicon Valley's newest networking hotspot.,"
+    Padel, a fast-growing sport, has become a new obsession for Silicon Valley - CBS San Francisco",article,"Padel, a fast-growing sport, has become a new obsession for Silicon Valley",0.02976725548,21,168,168,"Bay Area entrepreneurs are making deals in unexpected places, with a new approach that is shaking up the traditional pitch.
+
+For the last few years, Luis Schilling and his team have poured their blood, sweat and a whole lot of caffeine into building their company, Tropical IT, a startup that helps businesses manage their computer systems
+
+""It has been a very fun ride, kicking off in my garage, and we're now 12 people supporting nine countries,"" Schilling said.
+
+These days, he's looking for an investor who can turn his startup into a powerhouse. But instead of pitching in a stuffy boardroom, he's heading down a flight of stairs to the locker room.
+
+No slides, no spreadsheets, this deal is being played out on a court.
+
+""You get to know them, and they're out of their comfort zone,"" Schilling said.
+
+Welcome to padel, one of the world's fastest-growing sports and Silicon Valley's newest networking hotspot.
+
+Ted Maidenberg, a venture capitalist and the man Schilling hopes will invest in his company, said this sport isn't just fun, it hits all the right notes.
+
+""This sport takes a ton of concentration. So, asking a question to the entrepreneur between points, he or she won't have time to prepare an answer,"" he said.
+
+If tennis and squash had a business-savvy baby, it would be padel.
+
+The sport, which originated in Mexico in the 1960s, has already taken over Europe by storm. Now, it's making its way to America. With more than 70,000 courts expected to open worldwide by 2026, padel is gaining serious momentum.
+
+Like pickleball, it's usually played in doubles. But that's pretty much where the similarities end.
+
+""The courts are bigger and they are surrounded by glass, so you can let the ball bounce off the glass and then hit it back to the other side of the court,"" said Pedro Zorraquin, a partner at Bay Padel, a massive club on Treasure Island
+
+The venue includes a tricked-out co-working space above the courts, where you can take calls, play a set and land a deal.
+
+""Tech people work from home, right? So, now the new concept is work from padel,"" Zorraquin said.
+
+For Schilling, the bet paid off. He scored a second meeting.
+
+""It felt great,"" he said. ""We got some good points in, it brought up some frustrations, which I think is healthy.""",www.cbsnews.com,2025-04-02,62
+https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/microsoft-launches-its-first-cloud-region-in-malaysia/,TRUE,Reports on a specific real-world event (Microsoft launching a cloud region) with news-style reporting,"Microsoft has launched its first cloud region in Malaysia, offering local access to cloud and AI services through the Malaysia West region in Greater Kuala Lumpur.",Microsoft launches its first cloud region in Malaysia,article,Microsoft launches its first cloud region in Malaysia,0.04878668315,43,335,318.3333333,"Microsoft’s first cloud region in Malaysia, known as Malaysia West, has been officially opened. Located in Greater Kuala Lumpur, the new region includes three availability zones and provides cloud services to meet local data storage needs.
+
+With this launch, Malaysian organisations will be able to access Microsoft’s services, such as Azure and Microsoft 365, as well as tools for computing, storage, cybersecurity, and data analytics. The region is expected to help reduce latency and improve performance for users in the country.
+
+Malaysia’s Minister of Digital, YB Gobind Singh Deo, said in a recorded message that the launch supports the government’s goal of moving the country further up the value chain by using digital and AI tools. He said the government wants to create a strong digital environment for local businesses in line with Microsoft’s stated cloud principles.
+
+Microsoft’s Scott Guthrie, who leads the company’s Cloud and AI division, said the cloud region is designed to support Malaysia’s AI plans and give organisations the tools to build more secure systems.
+
+Some companies have already begun to use the new infrastructure, including PETRONAS, FinHero, SCICOM Berhad, Senang, SIRIM Berhad, TNG Digital, and Veeam. Microsoft expects more organisations to join as demand grows for local cloud services.
+
+IDC estimates that the region could generate about US$10.9 billion in the next four years. Around 17% of that is expected to come directly from the Malaysia West region. IDC also projects that more than 37,000 new jobs could be created, including nearly 6,000 skilled IT roles.
+
+## More local AI efforts in the pipeline
+
+During its AI Tour event in Kuala Lumpur, Microsoft introduced BINA AI Malaysia, a programme designed to support local AI development. As part of the effort, Microsoft plans to set up a National AI Innovation Centre in Malaysia. The goal is to help boost AI strategies, build tools, and train talent for future roles.
+
+Microsoft is working with EY, the National AI Office under the Ministry of Digital, and the PETRONAS Leadership Centre to explore how the centre can support real-world AI projects and create local talent. This builds on Microsoft’s earlier US$2.2 billion investment to support cloud and AI goals in the country.
+
+## Training 800,000 Malaysians in AI skills
+
+To help build Malaysia’s AI workforce, Microsoft launched the AIForMYFuture programme in December 2024. Its goal is to train 800,000 people in AI-related skills by the end of 2025. So far, 400,000 people have received some form of training. Participants come from varied backgrounds, including government, businesses, schools, and underserved groups.
+
+The company is working with several local groups and training providers to reach its audience. These include Biji-biji Initiative, IWFCIM, iTrain, PEOPLElogy, Pepper Labs, the National TVET Council, and TalentCorp.
+
+Microsoft Malaysia’s Managing Director, Laurence Si, said the cloud region gives customers access to local infrastructure while the skills programme aims to prepare more Malaysians for jobs in the AI sector.
+
+*(Photo by Nour Betar)*
+
+**See also: Dell pushes a new idea of private cloud – without locking users in**
+
+*Want to learn more about cybersecurity and the cloud from industry leaders? Check out Cyber Security & Cloud Expo taking place in Amsterdam, California, and London.*
+
+*Explore other upcoming enterprise technology events and webinars powered by TechForge here.*",www.cloudcomputing-news.net,2025-05-29,5
+https://padelmagazine.fr/best-padel-racket-awards-2025-les-meilleures-raquettes-de-lannee-devoilees/,FALSE,Reports on a specific event (Best Padel Racket Awards 2025) with details about the winners.,"À l’issue de la cérémonie des Best Padel Racket Awards 2025, qui récompense les meilleures raquettes de l’année sur la base d’analyses approfondies, de tests et de comparaisons techniques et technologiques, six modèles ont été distingués. Ce prix, considéré comme l’un des plus prestigieux dans l’univers des marques de padel, a été remis lors du",Best Padel Racket Awards 2025 : les meilleures raquettes de l’année dévoilées | Padel Magazine,article,Best Padel Racket Awards 2025 : les meilleures raquettes de l’année dévoilées | Padel Magazine,0.0420752334,48,327,327,"À l’issue de la cérémonie des **Best Padel Racket Awards 2025**, qui récompense les meilleures raquettes de l’année sur la base d’**analyses approfondies**, de **tests **et de **comparaisons techniques et technologiques**, six modèles ont été distingués.
+
+Ce prix, considéré comme l’un des plus prestigieux dans l’univers des marques de padel, a été remis lors du **Padel World Summit** à **Barcelone**, un événement incontournable pour les professionnels du secteur.
+
+Au total, **six raquettes ont été élues meilleures de leur catégorie**. Voici les modèles qui ont reçu les honneurs cette année :
+
+## Catégorie Contrôle
+
+**Kuikma Control Pro**, développée par **Kuikma**, la marque de padel de l’enseigne **Decathlon**, remporte le titre de la **meilleure raquette de contrôle**. Ce modèle se distingue par sa **maniabilité** et son **haut niveau de précision**, en faisant la référence idéale pour les joueurs recherchant un maximum de **maîtrise dans leurs frappes**.
+
+## Catégorie Hybride
+
+Dans la **catégorie hybride**, la raquette récompensée est la **Head Speed Motion**. Ce modèle polyvalent et léger se distingue par des technologies qui offrent un excellent **équilibre entre puissance et contrôle**, ce qui en fait une pala très complète pour performer sur tous les styles de jeu.
+
+Dans la **catégorie hybride Power**, c’est la **Wilson Defy Pro V1** qui s’impose. Utilisée par l’Espagnol **Javi Garrido**, cette raquette au **design moderne** noir et doré est pensée pour les joueurs offensifs. Dotée d’une **forme diamant** et d’un **revêtement en carbone 15K**, elle offre une **puissance explosive** tout en conservant un bon niveau de contrôle.
+
+Dans la **catégorie hybride Contrôle**, la marque **NOX** est à l’honneur avec son modèle **ML10 Quantum 3K**. À l’effigie du joueur argentin **Miguel Lamperti**, cette pala combine **polyvalence**, **maniabilité** et **confort**. Elle convient à tous les styles de joueurs en quête de **contrôle** et **polyvalence **sur la piste.
+
+## Catégorie Puissance
+
+L’une des **catégories les plus recherchées** par les joueurs a vu le prix de la raquette la plus puissante décerné à la marque **Adidas**, pour son modèle **Metalbone 3.4 (2025)**.
+
+Conçue à l’effigie du numéro 3 mondial, l’Espagnol **Alejandro Galán**, cette pala est idéale pour les joueurs en quête de **puissance** et de **finitions**. Avec sa **forme diamant** et son **sweet spot** situé en tête de raquette, elle offre un maximum d’explosivité sur chaque frappe.
+
+## Catégorie Initiation
+
+Une **nouvelle marque** fait son entrée au palmarès dans la **catégorie Initiation**. Il s’agit de la marque espagnole **LOK**, qui sponsorise notamment **Mike Yanguas** (7ᵉ mondial), et qui tente de se faire une place sur le marché du padel.
+
+Elle décroche son titre avec le modèle **LOK Be Flow**, une raquette idéale pour les débutants. Facile à manier et offrant un **excellent confort**, elle a été désignée **meilleure raquette pour débuter** le padel en 2025.
+
+Grand passionné de sport et ancien tennisman, j’ai découvert le padel il y a quelques années sans m’y attarder vraiment. Puis je suis devenu accro à ce sport en le pratiquant et en regardant les matchs de premier padel. Hâte de vous partager les actus 2025 !",padelmagazine.fr,2025-05-30,4
+https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/polly-dickson-obituary-894506,TRUE,Reports on a specific real-world event (obituary) with news-style reporting,"By Liz Benwell, Equestrian Trade News, with thanks to Jenny Hammett. Polly Dickson, the co-founder of equestrian retailer Derby House died on 18 April, aged 81. Polly and her husband Brian set up the saddlery shop that became one of the most famous names in equestrian retailing, in Newburgh, Lancashire, in the 1970s. Derby House …",Farewell to co-founder of major equestrian brand Derby House,article,‘The end of an era’: farewell to co-founder of major equestrian brand,0.04878752411,20,97,105.3333333,"**By Liz Benwell, Equestrian Trade News, with thanks to Jenny Hammett.**
+
+Polly Dickson, the co-founder of equestrian retailer Derby House died on 18 April, aged 81.
+
+Polly and her husband Brian set up the saddlery shop that became one of the most famous names in equestrian retailing, in Newburgh, Lancashire, in the 1970s.
+
+Derby House quickly built a strong reputation for selling high-end, top-quality products.
+
+Anyone who visited the shop will remember what a maze it was. As well as the saddlery department catering for anything and everything equestrians could ever need, upstairs was a ski department, evening dresses and magnificent outfits for lead-rein classes.
+
+In the early days, the Derby House team attended shows where they became well-known and liked among the other traders while in competition with them.
+
+Polly required reps to wear shirts and ties while working on the stand. Everyone was expected to work hard.
+
+When Polly and Brian’s son Paul finished school, he joined the business and masterminded the Derby House mail-order catalogue. The business thrived and the mail-order side grew rapidly.
+
+Polly was a strong, capable, resilient woman who was a force to be reckoned with, but well-respected and kind. Known at work as Mr and Mrs D, Polly and Brian would throw a big party for their staff on Christmas Eve after the shop closed. Mrs D would spend the day cooking and ensuring that each member of the team had a present chosen especially for them. Mr D was responsible for the drinks. One year, he discovered Jägermeister and served it straight, in half-pint glasses. The Dicksons’ drinks cabinet was a treasure trove!
+
+Polly and Brian loved to travel. They adored the sun and after selling the Derby House business, they retired to Cyprus.
+
+Their son Paul died in July 2016, and both Polly and Brian struggled immensely with the loss. Brian was never the same and he died a couple of years later.
+
+Polly was a good rider and continued to enjoy time in the saddle until last year.
+
+In 2010, she passed her Professional Association of Diving Instructors open-water diving course. She swam in the sea most days and did so until the water got too cold last autumn.
+
+Her passing reunites a great Derby House team and marks the end of a great era in equestrian retailing.
+
+*To stay up to date with all the breaking news from major shows throughout 2025, subscribe to the Horse & Hound website*
+
+**You may also be interested in:**",www.horseandhound.co.uk,2025-05-31,3
+https://www.homeselect.paris/en/blog/devenir-proprietaire,FALSE,content is None,Find out why 80% of French people dream of becoming homeowners. Get information about home ownership.,Becoming a homeowner: the dream of 80% of French people,website,Becoming a homeowner: the dream of 80% of French people,0.1173856935,20,73,73,None,www.homeselect.paris,2025-05-29,5
+https://www.maddyness.com/2020/10/23/salomon-aiach-interview-facebook-startups/,FALSE,Reports on a specific event (interview with a Facebook executive) in a news-style format,"Salomon Aiach a pris fin 2019 la tête de l'équipe dédiée aux startups, à l'investissement et au business développement chez Facebook France. Rencontre.","""Facebook est tourné vers les startups avec des objectifs très business""",article,"""Facebook est tourné vers les startups avec des objectifs très business""",0.06630748908,20,107,113.75,"**En quoi consiste le poste de directeur des startups en France ?**
+
+Aujourd’hui, 180 millions d’entreprises sont présentes sur la famille d’applications Facebook (qui comprend Instagram et WhatsApp). En France, nous avons mis en place des formations gratuites pour les TPE-PME. Et quelques entreprises sont directement gérées par les employés de Facebook. Parmi celles-ci, on distingue deux catégories d’entreprises : les petites entreprises, gérées par un account manager à Dublin ; et des comptes plus sophistiqués, parfois des grands groupes, verticalisés et gérés par des équipes locales. Pendant longtemps, Facebook a été perçu uniquement comme un partenaire business : avec 39 millions d’utilisateurs actifs par mois en France, les entreprises avaient besoin d'une présence sur Facebook.
+
+Mon rôle est de changer ce positionnement pour que Facebook devienne un partenaire de croissance des entreprises françaises. Cette transition accompagne la montée en puissance du rôle de Head of growth, créé il y a quelques années déjà au sein des entreprises. On ne parle plus de présence en ligne mais d’acquisition client : les investisseurs donnent de l’argent aux startups pour acquérir des clients au meilleur coût possible pour avoir les bons KPIs en vue d'une prochaine levée. La façon dont les startups utilisent les plateformes est donc très différente de ce qu'elles pouvaient y faire avant.
+
+Il faut donc pouvoir identifier les startups très tôt pour les aider dans leur croissance, identifier ces disrupteurs qui changent radicalement la façon dont on fait du business. Nous avons des critères de sélection pour cela : nous épaulons des entreprises françaises, qui ont levé au moins 3 millions d'euros et qui disposent déjà d'une équipe acquisition en place. Nous sélectionnons entre 10 et 15 startups tous les six mois, parce que nous sommes persuadés que ce sont elles qui dessineront les grandes verticales de demain.
+
+**Qu’est-ce qui a décidé Facebook à créer ce poste, il y a quelques mois seulement ?**
+
+J'ai grandi à Paris, puis je suis parti faire mes études à Boston. J'ai travaillé pour Capgemini à New York, puis pour Goldman Sachs, où j'ai notamment dirigé l’acquisition de Clarity Money. En 2018, cela faisait dix ans que je m'étais expatrié aux États-Unis et j'ai eu envie de revenir en France. L'écosystème startup était devenu l’un des plus importants en Europe. J'ai alors rencontré les équipes de Facebook France, qui avaient envie d’en faire plus pour les startups. On observait la même dynamique en France que ce qui s'était passé en Israël, où il y avait déjà un directeur des startups. La décision a alors été prise de créer ce poste. C'était parfait pour moi, je n'allais pas être trop dépaysé en rejoignant une entreprise américaine en France (rires).
+
+**Vous évoquez le modèle israélien. Mais est-ce vraiment possible de le répliquer en France ?**
+
+Ce qui fait qu’Israël est une startup nation, c'est cette idée que le marché local est tout petit et qu'il faut penser très vite à l’international. Les produits et services des entreprises sont créés en anglais, ils n'existent parfois même pas en hébreu, avec l’objectif d'une commercialisation aux États-Unis. Les équipes tech restent en local, où il y a beaucoup de très bons ingénieurs, et les équipes commerciales sont basées aux États-Unis.
+
+En France, mais c'est aussi valable pour le Royaume-Uni, l'ambition des entrepreneurs est plus grande que jamais, avec des perspectives d'internationalisation très rapide. On a envie de faire partie de cette aventure ! Les startups vont grossir très rapidement, parce qu'il y a davantage d’argent injecté, plus d’ambition et des projets qui se développent de plus en plus rapidement. L'écosystème français est plus mature que jamais.
+
+**Vous portez un regard très positif sur l'écosystème français**
+
+Il y a dix ans, si on m’avait proposé de revenir, j'aurais eu l'impression de revenir en arrière. La France était alors très en retard par rapport à ce que je voyais aux États-Unis. Mais en 2018, j'ai été ébloui par l’émancipation des entrepreneurs et des startups tricolores.
+
+Ce qui a changé, en dix ans, c'est aussi l'émergence des réseaux sociaux et leur puissance de frappe : aujourd'hui, on peut créer une entreprise en étant freelance. Ce sont des outils très faciles d’utilisation, tout est numérisé. Les réseaux sociaux comme Facebook avec des millions d’utilisateurs en France, des milliards dans le monde, offrent désormais avec leurs algorithmes la possibilité de trouver très facilement des cibles qualifiées de consommateurs. Il y a donc encore plus d’entrepreneurs, de boîtes qui se créent grâce à cela.
+
+**Que peut apporter Facebook à l’écosystème startup français ?**
+
+Nos piliers sont le produit, la croissance et la créativité. Notre mission est d'aider les startups à créer des produits sur Facebook, comme des chatbots, en faire des leviers de leur développement et optimiser leurs créations sur la plateforme pour les outils Facebook. Chacun de ces piliers est géré par un account manager de mon équipe, qui devient l'équivalent d'un head of growth externalisé.
+
+Nous cherchons donc des startups qui ont une problématique qui peut être résolue avec les outils Facebook, notamment dans les secteurs de l'e-commerce, de la Fintech, de l'Assurtech ou du luxe, qui commercialisent des produits physiques... Pour cela, nous travaillons beaucoup avec les fonds d’investissement. Nous passons en revue les entreprises de leur portefeuille ou même de leur deal flow. Nous cherchons à la fois des disrupteurs, comme Qonto ou Virtuo, et des entreprises early stage, comme Pennylane ou Agicap, qui ont de vrais sujets de croissance. Avis aux entrepreneurs, nous allons bientôt commencer la sélection pour 2021 !
+
+On voit déjà le résultat de notre travail : le nombre d’applications de startups sur Facebook a doublé en six mois, elles ont réduit leur coût d'acquisition de 50%… Ce sont des KPIs qui sont regardés de près par les investisseurs, notamment pour les startups early stage qui ont des enjeux financiers très présents à l'esprit. D'ailleurs, 30% des startups avec lesquelles nous avons travaillé ont levé de l’argent pendant ou juste après notre accompagnement. Et c'est un accomplissement pour nous, alors que nous avons lancé nos activités récemment, au dernier trimestre 2019.
+
+Ce que nous avons aussi en tête pour 2021 est de créer des ponts entre les grands comptes avec lesquels nous sommes en relation et ces startups. Peut-être qu’un acteur traditionnel a envie de rencontrer ces disrupteurs ? Comme nos équipes travaillent avec ces deux types d’acteurs, elles peuvent apporter du savoir à nos clients traditionnels, tout en respectant les politiques de confidentialité.
+
+**Est-ce que l’image de Facebook, qui a été écornée ces derniers mois, peut être un frein pour travailler avec des startups ?**
+
+Cela ne nous a posé aucun problème jusqu'à présent. Une des choses que je préfère avec mon poste, c'est la possibilité de rencontrer des entrepreneurs qui ont envie de faire avancer l’économie, de contribuer à l’émancipation de l’écosystème. Ils ont besoin d’aide sur l’acquisition, vont lever de l’argent. Et nous sommes tournés vers les startups avec des objectifs très business. Cela n'est donc pas un sujet.
+
+**Quelles sont vos relations avec le Startup Garage, le programme de Facebook à Station F ? Votre activité s'inscrit-elle en prolongation de celui-ci pour les pépites sélectionnées ?**
+
+Le programme est géré par une autre équipe chez Facebook, avec l'objectif d'aider les entrepreneurs à créer des produits qui se vendent sur la plateforme Facebook. C'est donc très axé produit, avec un spectre tout particulier sur l'intelligence artificielle et la privacy. Nous évoquons le produit mais notre focus à nous est la croissance et l'acquisition client. Nous voulons avoir un angle plus large parce que c'est aujourd'hui ce dont les startups ont besoin.
+
+Le programme Startup Garage a décidé de basculer en ligne en raison de la crise du coronavirus, lorsque la dernière promotion est sortie, en mars. Notre espace à Station F est fermé et nous réfléchissons à l’évolution de ce programme, afin d'optimiser son impact à la réouverture.
+
+**Vous avez travaillé chez Goldman Sachs, où vous avez notamment supervisé des rachats de startups. Est-ce que c’est votre objectif pour Facebook en France ?**
+
+On a beaucoup parlé des startups mais on a senti un vrai besoin de la part des investisseurs également. Nous n'avions jamais travaillé avec des fonds auparavant. Alors Facebook s'est posé la question : pourquoi, alors qu’il y a tant d’argent disponible ? Il y a tellement de startups en France que les décisions d'investissement deviennent plus compliquées. Quelles sont les startups early stage qui vont grossir ? Qui seront les futurs disrupteurs ? Nous avons décidé de travailler avec les fonds de façon très rapprochée et avons ensuite dupliqué ce fonctionnement à Singapour, au Royaume-Uni et aux États-Unis. Pour un VC qui investit dans une startup, savoir qu’elle va être accompagnée par quelqu'un chez Facebook, ça change la donne.
+
+C'est notre équipe corporate développement qui gère les opérations de fusions et acquisitions. En 2019, nous avons invité le responsable Europe de cette équipe à rencontrer la plupart des fonds actifs en France. Ils ont pu échanger sur leur portefeuille, sur la manière dont Facebook envisage les acquisitions. Cela fait partie de notre travail de pouvoir connecter les fonds avec différents interlocuteurs au sein de Facebook.",www.maddyness.com,2020-10-23,1684
+https://www.solarpowerportal.co.uk/grid-operators-must-work-together-in-aftermath-of-spain-and-portugal-blackout/,FALSE,Reports on a specific real-world event (blackout) with news-style reporting,"Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, explains what stakeholders across the energy ecosystem can learn from the blackouts in Europe.",Grid operators must work together in aftermath of the blackout  - Solar Power Portal,article,Grid operators must work together in aftermath of Spain and Portugal blackout ,0.0822331268,17,64,64,"*Sonia Dunlop, CEO of the Global Solar Council, explains what stakeholders across the energy ecosystem can learn in the aftermath of the electricity grid outage in Europe.*
+
+How we manage our electricity grids is changing fast.
+
+No longer are our power highways a one way street. They are now a complex web of reverse flows, centralised and distributed generation, with many buildings and homes now making their own power.
+
+Decisions on power generation are now not just made around boardroom tables, but also kitchen tables, as households make decisions on whether to invest in rooftop solar and storage and make themselves more resilient to future power cuts and adverse weather events.
+
+The catastrophic failures of the Spanish and Portuguese grids last week are still being investigated. The causes are as yet unknown.
+
+What is clear however is that we need to maximise *flexibility* in electricity systems. This comes in the form of battery storage, long duration storage, pumped storage hydro, green hydrogen, cross border grid interconnectors, electrification, flexible demand, dynamic time-of-use pricing and more.
+
+Grid operators need quality data on the solar in their system. Google’s data streams from satellite and other data could potentially be transformational in this.
+
+We must wait until Spanish and Portuguese investigators report on what happened to make a final judgement. But the incident this week highlights the importance of network interconnections to grid stability. The more interconnections that exist between power grids, the more stable the grids are. And, as we transition our grids to clean power sources with lower inertia, the importance of expanding interconnection grows. The Iberian peninsula’s limited interconnectivity of 3% of installed capacity (far below EU target of 15% by 2030) may have increased its vulnerability in the recent outage.
+
+The Green Grids Initiative (GGI), an intergovernmental initiative, recognises that expanding interconnection is essential not only to facilitating cheaper energy through increased trading, but also to providing the grid stability needed to integrate renewable energy sources. Only through global cooperation and coordination on interconnectors can we deliver the net zero energy we need.
+
+The COP29 climate conference in Baku set off a fantastic Global Energy Storage and Grids pledge that this week got the support of 60 governments and 100 companies around the world. All have committed to double investment in grids, build 25 million km of grid infrastructure and invest in 1,500 GW of energy storage, all by the end of the decade.
+
+We need commitment and cooperation from across the ecosystem. Government and countries need to agree and prioritise increasing interconnection and energy trade. Grid operators all over the world to be working together to share best practice on how this is done. Especially the “GO15 “– the 15 biggest grid operators in the world.
+
+Even households can play an increasingly important role in providing services to stabilise grids as smart meters and smart appliances increasingly empower them to adjust their consumption in line with supply.
+
+There is no transition without transmission. We need to be thinking about regional renewable supergrids, that make the most of the resources across wide areas, as well as maximising self-consumption behind the meter.
+
+Power cuts are not new. From the Texas power failure in 2021 to the 2003 blackout in Italy, this is not unique to renewables.
+
+Throughout the 1970s, European countries struggled to maintain their grids during fuel shortages. In the UK, the issues were compounded by miners’ strikes that increased the vulnerability of coal and gas dependent systems. Even today, inadequate coal supplies undermine grid stability in South Africa and India, causing blackouts and load-shedding. The solution, for millions of Indians and South Africans, is rooftop solar and battery storage.
+
+So no, we should not turn away from the cheap and safe renewable energy sources we have invested in. Instead, the lesson to be drawn is that there is an opportunity for stakeholders across the energy ecosystem to come together an invest more in the innovative storage and transmission infrastructure needed to provide clean, cheap and robust energy.",www.solarpowerportal.co.uk,2025-05-06,28
+https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/podcast/nginx-f5-api-proxy-podcast-apac-sprint-two-point-one-podcast-s02-e30/,FALSE,"This is a podcast episode description, not a news article reporting a specific event.",This episode of the Tech Means Business podcast is an audio-only version of an event at the recent NGINX SPRINT 2.0.,Fireside Chat at NGINX SPRINT 2.1 - Cloud Computing News,article,Fireside Chat at NGINX SPRINT 2.1,0.04494024322,34,311,318.3333333,"## Show Notes for Series 02 Episode 30
+
+*This podcast is produced in conjunction with NGINX.*
+
+From its earliest incarnations as the first serious challenger to the Apache web server, NGINX has become the go-to platform for modern applications, used for app management, API mediation, proxying, load-balancing, security, and more.
+
+This podcast is the audio-only version of the fireside chat, hosted by our very own Joe Green, that preceded the APAC-focused virtual conference, SPRINT 2.1, an extension of the global Sprint 2.0 held in August. Guests were Rob Whiteley, General Manager of NGINX, Burzin Engineer, Co-founder and Chief Reliability Officer of PhonePe, and Sumit Malhorta, Chief Information Officer of Times Internet.
+
+We covered topics like hardware vs. software load balancing, the company’s commitment to the FOSS core of NGINX, application deployment and the experiences guests had moving up for the paid tier, NGINX Plus. With today’s technology landscape dominated increasingly by containers (“the new VMs” – Rob Whiteley), service meshes, Kubernetes and secure application delivery, NGINX already underpins many of the world’s leading platforms.
+
+Listen in to discover why and learn more about this important component in many of today’s business technology platforms, from home testing labs up to global enterprises.
+
+Read more about the NGINX Sprint 2.1 (virtual) here on Tech Wire Asia:
+
+Watch the event on demand:
+
+https://www.continuouslearningevents.com/en/event-registration
+
+Rob Whiteley, General Manager of NGINX is here:
+
+https://www.linkedin.com/in/rwhiteley/
+
+You can find Burzin Engineer of PhonePe:
+
+https://www.linkedin.com/in/burzinengineer/
+
+Sumit Malhorta of Times Internet fame:
+
+https://www.linkedin.com/in/buzzsumit/
+
+And a reverse-proxied Joe Green lives here:
+
+https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephedwardgreen/",www.cloudcomputing-news.net,2025-05-22,12
+https://www.farminguk.com/news/vegan-activists-attempt-to-shut-down-royal-highland-parade_66662.html,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (vegan activists' attempt to shut down a parade) with news-style reporting,The Royal Highland Show’s iconic Grand Parade is under fire again — this time with vegan activists calling for cows to be replaced by a potato procession.,Vegan activists attempt to shut down Royal Highland parade - FarmingUK News,article,Vegan activists attempt to shut down Royal Highland parade,0.069896249,52,125,125.5,"The Royal Highland Show’s iconic Grand Parade is under fire again — this time with vegan activists calling for cows to be replaced by a potato procession.
+
+Animal activist group PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) has demanded the removal of live cattle from the showground’s main ring.
+
+Instead, it has proposed replacing the celebrated livestock showcase with a memorial statue and a procession of root vegetables, including “a cortege of potatoes and squashes.”
+
+It's not the first time PETA has targeted the Royal Highland Show. In previous years, it suggested replacing livestock competitions with “turnip beauty pageants” and “potato-sculpting” as part of its campaign to end the use of animals in public events.
+
+Their latest proposal, however, is expected to be dismissed once again by organisers of the show, which takes place 19 - 22 June.
+
+“Playful cows and clever sheep don’t want to be put on display for rowdy spectators who will soon be dining on their siblings and cousins,” said PETA vice president of vegan corporate projects, Dawn Carr.
+
+“PETA urges the Royal Highland Show to celebrate Britain’s hard-working plant farmers and leave animals in peace.”
+
+The show, which will take place later this month, remains one of the UK’s premier agricultural events, and contributing significantly to Scotland’s economy.
+
+In 2023, it generated over £900,000 in revenue for rural businesses and invested more than £300,000 in charitable projects, including support for the Royal Highland Education Trust and local agricultural shows.
+
+Johnnie Furse, spokesperson for the Countryside Alliance, dismissed PETA’s campaign as attention-seeking and praised the enduring relevance of the event.
+
+“We hope that this year's Royal Highland Show will be another roaring success, and we would like to thank the organisers and all farmers who will be involved for their sterling work in championing the countryside and British produce.
+
+""Shows like the Royal Highland Show are incredibly important for rural communities. They are a boon to local economies, encourage rural tourism, and do invaluable work in building an understanding of food and farming.
+
+""PETA routinely put out bizarre and irrelevant demands to get attention. They are best ignored. Meanwhile, the rest of us will proudly continue supporting farmers and the rural way of life.”
+
+The event is produced by the Royal Highland & Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS), a charitable organisation that marked its 240th anniversary last year.
+
+RHASS supports education, community development, sustainable agriculture, and rural heritage across Scotland.",www.farminguk.com,2025-06-02,1
+https://dairynews.today/news/world_milk_day_2025_health_innovation_and_sustainability_drive_india_s_milk_movement_9339211.html,FALSE,Reports on a specific event (World Milk Day) and industry trends in a news-style format,"India's dairy industry is transforming with a focus on health, innovation, and sustainability, ushering in a new era for milk production.","World Milk Day 2025: Health, Innovation, and Sustainability Drive India’s Milk Movement",article,"World Milk Day 2025: Health, Innovation, and Sustainability Drive India’s Milk Movement",0.05720465207,10,118,118,"# World Milk Day 2025: Health, Innovation, and Sustainability Drive India’s Milk Movement
+
+As India marks World Milk Day 2025, the dairy sector is undergoing a significant transformation shaped by innovation and sustainability. With a focus on health-conscious consumers, the industry is evolving from traditional staples to fortified and protein-rich offerings. Noteworthy initiatives include Mother Dairy's Promilk, a high-protein milk aimed at increasing protein accessibility among consumers.
+
+Industry leaders like Manish Bandlish from Mother Dairy and Shashi Kumar from Akshayakalpa Organic emphasize the shift towards informed consumer choices, prioritizing products that align with health goals. Akshayakalpa's clean-label protein-rich paneer and lactose-free milk are examples of innovative products meeting genuine health needs.
+
+The integration of technology and sustainability is further defining this transformation. Companies like Milky Mist are leading the charge with initiatives that focus on nutritional benefits and environmental stewardship. ""India’s dairy landscape is at a transformative juncture,"" notes K Rathnam, CEO of Milky Mist.
+
+Looking ahead, the industry consensus is clear: transparency, traceability, and trust are vital as the Indian dairy sector continues to advance with the support of governmental schemes like White Revolution 2.0. The future lies in producing dairy that not only meets nutritional needs but is also environmentally responsible.",dairynews.today,2025-06-02,1
+"https://lerail.com/news/95810-signature-du-second-appel-%C3%A0-projets-gares-de-demain-entre-la-r%C3%A9gion-%C3%AEle-de-france,-%C3%AEle-de-france-mobilit%C3%A9s-et-sncf-gares-connexions",TRUE,Reports on a specific event (signature of a project) with news-style reporting,"Le programme ""Gares de Demain"", lancé en 2021 et porté par Île-de-France Mobilités et SNCF Gares & Connexions, encourage l'implantation de services de...","SIGNATURE DU SECOND APPEL À PROJETS ""GARES DE DEMAIN"" ENTRE LA RÉGION ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, ÎLE-DE- FRANCE MOBILITÉS ET SNCF GARES & CONNEXIONS | Le Rail",article,"SIGNATURE DU SECOND APPEL À PROJETS ""GARES DE DEMAIN"" ENTRE LA RÉGION ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, ÎLE-DE- FRANCE MOBILITÉS ET SNCF GARES & CONNEXIONS",0.06340852771,15,68,64.33333333,"# SIGNATURE DU SECOND APPEL À PROJETS ""GARES DE DEMAIN"" ENTRE LA RÉGION ÎLE-DE-FRANCE, ÎLE-DE- FRANCE MOBILITÉS ET SNCF GARES & CONNEXIONS
+
+## Le programme ""Gares de Demain"", lancé en 2021 et porté par Île-de-France Mobilités et SNCF Gares & Connexions, encourage l'implantation de services de proximité dans les gares de la grande couronne francilienne, avec pour objectif d'offrir aux voyageurs, mais aussi aux riverains et aux habitants de la région de nouveaux services du quotidien en gare.
+
+Après le succès de la première phase qui permettra à 14 gares d'accueillir des commerces ou services de proximité, Île-de-France Mobilités, la Région Île-de-France et SNCF Gares & Connexions lancent un second appel à projets sur 60 gares de grande couronne. 20 projets seront financés à l'issue de cet appel à projets.
+
+
+www.iledefrance-mobilites.fr",lerail.com,2025-05-28,6
+https://lerail.com/news/95984-drive-to-zero-2025,FALSE,Reports on a specific event (Drive to Zero 2025) with details about the event's agenda and topics.,Rails et routes : deux passions françaises au cœur de la décarbonation des mobilités...,DRIVE TO ZERO 2025 | Le Rail,article,DRIVE TO ZERO 2025,0.1244304072,15,69,64.33333333,"# DRIVE TO ZERO 2025
+
+## Rails et routes : deux passions françaises au cœur de la décarbonation des mobilités.
+
+À l'occasion du salon Drive To Zero, une table ronde inédite réunira décideurs publics, experts du transport et représentants de la société civile autour d'un enjeu stratégique pour l'avenir de la France : comment penser la complémentarité entre infrastructures routières et ferroviaires au service d'une mobilité durable ?
+
+
+**Deux piliers historiques à l'épreuve du climat**
+
+
+Routes et rails ont façonné le territoire français et ses modes de vie. Héritage industriel et passion populaire, ces deux infrastructures essentielles apparaissent aujourd'hui souvent opposées dans les imaginaires : l'une associée à la liberté individuelle, l'autre à la vertu collective. Pourtant, à l'heure où le secteur des transports peine à entamer sa transition écologique, leur articulation apparaît comme une clé stratégique pour accélérer la décarbonation.
+
+
+Dans un contexte de vieillissement des infrastructures, de sous-investissement chronique et de budgets contraints, comment concilier exigence environnementale, cohérence territoriale et efficacité économique ? Cette table ronde proposera d'ouvrir le débat en posant une vision non plus concurrentielle mais complémentaire du rail et de la route.
+
+
+Durant 60 minutes, experts, élus, opérateurs de transport et représentants de l'État échangeront autour de thématiques concrètes :
+
+
+● Quelles stratégies d'investissements pour les infrastructures à l'aune de la transition écologique ?
+
+
+● Comment organiser la complémentarité entre rail et route selon les besoins des territoires (rural, urbain, périurbain) ?
+
+
+● Quel avenir pour les projets SERM (services express régionaux métropolitains) ?
+
+
+● Comment accélérer le développement de l'intermodalité et des hubs de mobilité (covoiturage, autopartage, vélopartage, bornes à la demande...) ?
+
+
+● Quelle place pour l'innovation industrielle et logistique française dans cette transformation ?
+
+
+**Des solutions pour nourrir les débats**
+
+
+Le programme de l'événement Drive to Zero 2025 comprend plusieurs conférences abordant le thème du ferroviaire, notamment :
+
+**
+1. Rails et routes, deux passions françaises entremêlées** : leur nécessaire continuité et complémentarité pour atteindre la neutralité carbone.
+
+Cette session explorera comment les infrastructures ferroviaires et routières, souvent perçues comme concurrentes, peuvent être articulées de manière complémentaire pour favoriser la décarbonation des transports.
+
+Mercredi 4 juin 2025, 17h00 – 18h00.
+
+**quels enjeux pour les transports et la mobilité dans les années et décennies à venir dans le cadre d'une trajectoire européenne.**
+
+
+2. L'Europe, moteur de la décarbonation et de l'innovation :
+
+2. L'Europe, moteur de la décarbonation et de l'innovation :
+
+Cette session abordera les défis et opportunités liés à la décarbonation des transports en Europe, y compris le rôle du rail dans le mix de mobilité durable.
+
+Mercredi 4 juin 2025, heure à préciser.
+
+**: comment les collectivités locales ont investi dans la mobilité en faveur de la décarbonation, de la diversification mais toujours sans équité territoriale.**
+
+3. La Loi d'Orientation des Mobilités (LOM), 5 ans après
+
+3. La Loi d'Orientation des Mobilités (LOM), 5 ans après
+
+Cette session examinera les impacts de la LOM sur les investissements locaux en matière de mobilité, y compris les projets ferroviaires régionaux.
+
+Jeudi 5 juin 2025, heure à préciser.
+
+Et pour accompagner ces défis, le salon Drive to Zero 2025 mettra en avant diverses solutions innovantes dans le domaine des transports, dont plusieurs pistes pour faciliter la multimodalité > https://event.drivetozero.fr/fr/liste-des-exposants
+
+www.event.drivetozero.fr",lerail.com,2025-06-02,1
+https://www.horseandhound.co.uk/news/farewell-to-twinshock-warrior-894106,TRUE,Reports on a specific event (horse's death) with news-style reporting,"A tribute to prolific heavyweight show hunter Twinshock Warrior, ridden by Jayne Ross, who was put down as the result of a complicated colic",Farewell to prolific heavyweight show hunter Twinshock Warrior,article,"‘We will never, ever get another like him’: farewell to prolific show hunter",0.05013687743,21,113,105.3333333,"Tributes have been paid to Rose Bailey’s prolific heavyweight hunter Twinshock Warrior, who was put to sleep aged 13 on Wednesday, 21 May, after an intense and complicated colic.
+
+By Ricardo Z, Bernard was bred to jump, but destined instead to take the showing world by storm.
+
+His potential was first spotted by his previous owner Jill Marsden. “He was quite literally in a neighbour’s field at the bottom of her garden,” his long-term producer Jayne Ross told *H&H.*
+
+“He belonged to the neighbouring farmer, who had bought him to hunt. Jill watched him grow and grow until she finally approached his owner to ask to buy him, then swiftly sealed the deal.”
+
+Bernard was started by Steve Pitt and Simon Charlesworth, then moved to Jayne’s yard as a five-year-old.
+
+“I was just so lucky that we just hit it off,” said Jayne. “He was a horse you had to ask, not tell, but we were on the same wavelength. I was his partner in crime, mainly.”
+
+Twinshock Warrior rose quickly through the ranks, winning and standing reserve champion at Horse of the Year Show (HOYS) in 2018 as a six-year-old. The following year, he did the double, taking the Royal International Horse Show (RIHS) hunter tricolour and sweeping through the card at HOYS, landing the overall supreme horse title.
+
+Shortly afterwards, he changed ownership. Rose Bailey and her parents visited the yard to view a riding horse, but Rose enquired about Bernard, setting in motion a different turn of events.
+
+Bernard went on to win both these major fixtures again, as well as Royal Windsor and he was twice supreme at the National Hunter championships. Bath and West Show, which opens this week, was one his favourites, and he boasted three championships there.
+
+“He was like a Formula One car to ride; he had an engine to die for. And he was so light on his feet,” said Jayne. Remarkably, for a horse of his stature, Bernard coped admirably in an indoor space. “He just adapted, but lost none of his pizzazz and dazzle.”
+
+In his downtime Bernard was everyone’s favourite at home. He enjoyed hunting amd jumping – “though he liked to be up front and wasn’t a social hunter,” – and he loved his time in his paddock every night.
+
+“I have been unbelievably lucky in my career to have some wonderful horses and he was one of them. We will never, ever get another Bernard. He was the gift that kept on giving,” said Jayne.
+
+*To stay up to date with all the breaking news from major shows throughout 2025, subscribe to the Horse & Hound website*
+
+**You may also be interested in:**
+
+
+Jayne reclaims the crown after winning last season on her ladies’ ride Time 2 Reflect...",www.horseandhound.co.uk,2025-05-29,5
+https://www.farminguk.com/news/new-ai-driven-test-targets-silent-killer-in-uk-cattle_66604.html,TRUE,Reports on a specific real-world event (new AI-driven test) with news-style reporting,A pioneering new diagnostic approach could revolutionise the fight against Johne’s Disease - dubbed the 'silent killer' as it spreads undetected through herds.,New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle - FarmingUK News,article,New AI-driven test targets 'silent killer' in UK cattle,0.06922905099,58,126,125.5,"A pioneering new diagnostic approach could revolutionise the fight against Johne’s disease - dubbed the 'silent killer' for its ability to spread undetected through herds.
+
+Scientists have made promising strides using microRNA (miRNA) profiling combined with artificial intelligence to identify the disease earlier and more accurately.
+
+Their work, a collaboration between MI:RNA Diagnostics and Scotland's Rural College (SRUC), may lead to improved herd health, lower farm losses, and reduced environmental impact.
+
+Johne’s, a chronic inflammatory condition primarily affecting cattle and sheep, costs UK farmers an estimated £200 per cow annually and drains around £10m from the agricultural economy each year.
+
+Prevalence rates of up to 50% within herds have been reported, yet the disease often goes undiagnosed due to the presence of symptom-free carriers.
+
+“Animal health is more important than ever, with Johne’s disease costing farmers tens of millions around the UK each year,” said Eve Hanks, founder of MI:RNA Diagnostics.
+
+“Biomarker science combined with our AI-powered modelling means that we can significantly improve animal health, reduce financial strain on farmers, while also reducing greenhouse gas output as a result.
+
+""We believe miRNAs can assist with progressing future diagnostic testing and understanding diseases more effectively.”
+
+Current diagnostic methods have limited sensitivity, making it difficult to detect the disease early enough for effective intervention.
+
+However, miRNAs—small molecules that regulate gene expression—can offer a stable, easily detectable biomarker for infections.
+
+Studies have shown changes in miRNA levels during early stages of Mycobacterium avium subspecies paratuberculosis (MAP), the bacteria responsible for Johne’s.
+
+The MI:RNA Diagnostics study analysed miRNA expression in infected and healthy cattle samples.
+
+Using machine learning techniques, researchers developed a predictive model that shows potential for distinguishing diseased animals with improved accuracy.
+
+Although the study was small in scale, researchers say the results are encouraging and pave the way for further trials to validate the method and enhance its precision.
+
+SRUC has been at the forefront of Johne’s control via the Premium Cattle Health Scheme for over 25 years.
+
+Prof Spiridoula Athanasiadou, of SRUC, said: ""We value our ongoing collaboration with MI:RNA Diagnostics, which has generated data that demonstrates potential for added benefits of the new tool.
+
+""Upscaling is important for wider implementation and further development.”",www.farminguk.com,2025-05-21,13
+https://www.maddyness.com/2019/05/02/growthhacking-chahab-nastar-scaleups/,FALSE,"This is an interview, not a news article reporting a specific event.","Comment la prochaine scaleup industrielle européenne peut-elle devenir l'une des plus importantes au monde ? Réponse avec Chahab Nastar, Chief innovation officer d'EIT Digital.",« La France manque de structures pour les scaleups »,article,« La France manque de structures pour les scaleups »,0.06027229873,22,127,113.75,"*Republication du 7 février 2018*
+
+La diversité des cultures et des talents offre un terrain fertile aux entrepreneurs et aux penseurs européens. Ils façonnent une nouvelle marque d'innovations conçues pour les consommateurs-citoyens afin de relever les défis sociétaux et environnementaux. Comme l'indique l'état du European Tech Report 2017, ""*la probabilité que la prochaine entreprise industrielle puisse venir d'Europe et devenir l'une des entreprises les plus importantes au monde n'a jamais été aussi élevée*.""
+
+Un point de vue que partage Chahab Nastar, chief innovation officer d'EIT Digital. L'organisation européenne, qui se définit comme ""*un écosystème des écosystèmes nationaux*"", s'est donné trois missions. D'abord accélérer le développement des scaleups grâce à l'acquisition des clients hors de leur pays. Ensuite créer des nouvelles formes d’innovations avec différents partenaires qui s'associent, et enfin former des talents autour non seulement des technologies mais aussi de l’entrepreneuriat.
+
+Pour relever ces défis, EIT Digital s’appuie sur un réseau de 150 partenaires parmi les champions de ces domaines, que ce soit les grands groupes ou les centres de recherche. L’accompagnement se fait via leur accélérateur paneuropéen, où 50 personnes sont chargées d'aider autant de scaleups à trouver des clients ou lever des fonds.
+
+## Qu'est-ce qui a changé ces dernières années ? En quoi est-ce la bonne période pour l’émergence de nouveaux champions technologiques européens ?
+
+Pour commencer, la culture entrepreneuriale en Europe a atteint une certain maturité, avec une appétence chez les jeunes diplômés mais aussi du côté des investisseurs, qui veulent créer des startups mondiales. On a le recul maintenant, c’est une génération de *serial* *entrepreneurs* qui investissent et qui ont une vision intéressante. Je pense par exemple à Jean-Baptiste Rudelle, un *serial* entrepreneur qui a créé plusieurs entreprises avant de fonder Criteo, qui domine aujourd'hui son marché.
+
+La deuxième élément de réponse est à chercher du côté de la formation : les formations en Europe font leur preuve et les étudiants sont prêts à répondre aux défis. C'est un point central, car **les scaleups et les grands groupes ont besoin de talents.** Les géants comme Facebook et Google installent d'ailleurs des lab de *deep tech* en Europe, et ce n’est pas un hasard : ici les talents sont ""abordables"", et ça participe à la création de scaleups chez nous.
+
+## Pensez-vous que la France accuse toujours un certain retard face au Royaume-Uni, ou l’écart se resserre-t-il depuis le Brexit ?
+
+En termes de levées de fonds pures, le Brexit n’a pas eu tellement d’effets sur les montants ; certains disent même qu'ils auraient doublé en 2017. Mais c’est vrai que la France a fait plus de deals : nous faisons visiblement plus avec moins. Il va sans dire que le marché britannique est très mature, et se porte toujours bien malgré le stress de l’annonce du Brexit.
+
+La France fait un bond en avant, mais il n'y a pas encore de signes de fléchissement du côté du Royaume-Uni. Historiquement, ils avaient l’avantage culturel, c'est un pays anglo-saxon, qui bénéficiait de la présence des VCs américains qui étaient tous à Londres et pas du tout sur le continent européen. Le Royaume-Uni a aussi pu s'appuyer sur ces formations d'excellence, qui font toujours partie du top 10 mondial.
+
+Quoi qu'il en soit, la vraie question dans un futur proche sera celle de l’accès au marché européen : il est certain qu’être dans l’Europe sera un vrai avantage pour les scaleups. L'unification du marché est d'autant plus vitale qu'il ne sera jamais possible pour les scaleups européennes d’espérer rivaliser avec les licornes américaines et chinoises tant qu'elles ne s’adresseront qu’à leurs marchés nationaux. Même le plus grand des VC français a peu de visibilité sur ce qu’il se passe en Finlande ou en Suède.
+
+## Pourquoi a-t-on du mal à voir émerger des pépites en France ? Qu’est ce qu’il nous manque pour aider les startups à devenir des scaleups ?
+
+Effectivement la question mérite d'être posée. Si on fait les comptes, nous avons la culture entrepreneuriale et les talents ; les incitations et les aides (JIE, crédit impôt-recherche) sont là aussi - depuis de nombreuses années l’État a marqué le coup. Idem pour le capital risque, il y a un message positif en terme de disponibilité. Peut-être que là où le bat blesse, c'est au niveau des structures d’accompagnement : il y a pleins d’incubateurs qui aident au business plan, il y en a même presque trop !
+
+En revanche, des structures d’accompagnement pour les scaleups, il y en a moins. Or on ne parle plus de porteurs de projets qui débutent, à qui il faut tout apprendre, on parle de coaching d’entrepreneurs rodés qui ont besoin de développer un business : pour ça, il faut être crédible, il faut être très connecté en Europe, et ça, ça manque un peu.
+
+Je dirais que ce qui explique le ""retard"" de la France c’est surtout que l’entrepreneuriat met du temps : c'est une culture qui a commencé à se développer dans la Sillicon Valley dans les années 50, avant de se diffuser bien plus tard au Royaume-Uni et au reste de l'Europe. Tout ne s’est pas fait en une nuit, il faut laisser du temps au temps. Rappelons qu'avant Google il y a eu Microsoft, Oracle et IBM, qui a plus de 100 ans ! Les États-Unis ont depuis longtemps un vrai écosystème, or ce sont ces écosystèmes qui sont au coeur des dynamiques entrepreneuriales, en raison de l'importance des effets de réseau.
+
+## Quels secteurs sont aujourd'hui les plus enclins à voir émerger des scaleups européennes et pourquoi ?
+
+La prochaine frontière ce ne sont pas nécessairement les innovations de business model comme Uber mais des innovations technologiques avec des changements qui vont être difficiles à répliquer. D'où la place croissante de la *deep tech*. Côté secteurs, il faudra regarder du côté de la cybersécurité, de la protection des données (surtout avec l'arrivée des RGPD), l'IoT notamment dans la santé et le bien-être (au-delà de la *silver economy*, avec l'essor du *quantified self*), de la ville connectée avec tous ses enjeux (environnement, mobilité, participation citoyenne) qui sont au coeur des questions européennes.
+
+Or c'est bien sur ces technologies là que l'Europe a une expertise, un réseau et une masse critique. Autant elle a raté le train des plateformes digitales, autant il y a maintenant une vraie carte à jouer, avec des technologies extrêmement sophistiquées qui rendent de vraies services au niveau l’humain. Mais attention à ne pas réduire la *deep tech* à l’IA !
+
+Ainsi on peut parier sur un certain nombre de startups européennes qui deviendront sans aucun doute des scaleups dans les années à venir : le Finlandais Firstbeat, qui est en très forte croissance et qui utilise les signaux cardiaques pour améliorer la qualité de vie, EID dans le domaine de la sécurité et l’identification en ligne, avec son système de reconnaissance d’image, ou encore Konux, qui offre des solutions IoT avec des capteurs intelligents et traitement de données pour faire de la maintenance prédictive.
+
+Dans l'Hexagone, il faudra très probablement compter avec Navya, qu'on ne présente plus, Copsonic et sa technologie d’authentification par l’ultra son - qui a beaucoup d’avenir dans le domaine des transactions financières, Ignilife dans la santé avec sa plateforme de monitoring des collaborateurs en entreprise, qui travaille déjà avec Malakoff Mederic, ou encore Metron qui optimise l'énergie des sites industriels, permettant des diminutions de coûts énormes. Évidemment **Sigfox **fera partie des géants de la *deep tech *de demain, elle est en hyper croissance, mais est-ce qu’on peut considérer qu’ils en sont encore au stade de la startup ?
+
+## Quelles tendances se dégagent pour les 15 prochaines années ?
+
+Si on fait un arrêt sur image sur ce qu’il se passe aujourd’hui, je pense que la question que doivent se poser les startups n’est plus du tout d'ordre financière mais bien celle d'une quête de sens : c’est une question à laquelle les Millenials sont très sensibles. C’est peut être parce que notre monde est anxiogène mais les gens ont envie de rejoindre des scaleups ou de créer des startups avec un ""*sens of purpose*"", avec l’humain au centre, un focus sur la diversité, le développement durable, la sécurité, la santé. Voilà les tendances qui se dégagent : plutôt que des domaines, ce sont plutôt les scaleups avec un impact économique et social qui seront sur le devant de la scène.",www.maddyness.com,2019-05-02,2224
+https://www.businesstravelnews.com/Lodging/Hyatt-Creates-New-Unscripted-Collection-Brand,TRUE,content is None,"Hyatt Hotels Corp. has created a new upscale collection brand called Unscripted by Hyatt, designed to bring independent properties and small portfolios into Hyatt's distribution platform and the World of Hyatt loyalty program, the hotel company said Friday.  ","
+	Hyatt Creates New 'Unscripted' Collection Brand | Business Travel News
+",website,Hyatt Creates New 'Unscripted' Collection Brand,0.1286827984,19,251,251,None,www.businesstravelnews.com,2025-06-02,1
+https://meuble-info.fr/falmec-gessi-le-duo-gagnant-du-point-deau/,TRUE,"This is a promotional article about a collaboration between two brands, not a news report of a specific event.","Afin de garantir une correspondance optimale entre les deux éléments majeurs constitutifs du point d’eau que sont l’évier et le mitigeur, les deux marques emblématiques italiennes, distribuées en exclusivité en France par l’entreprise familiale Eberhardt, ont conçu des “packs”. Ceux-ci comprennent un évier Falmec et un mitigeur Gessi, systématiquement sélectionnés pour leur adéquation, à la fois en termes de design, de finitions et de coloris.",Falmec & Gessi : le duo gagnant du point d’eau ? - Meuble Info,article,Falmec & Gessi : le duo gagnant du point d’eau ? - Meuble Info,0.03681157447,18,181,181,"**Afin de garantir une correspondance optimale entre les deux éléments majeurs constitutifs du point d’eau que sont l’évier et le mitigeur, les deux marques emblématiques italiennes, distribuées en exclusivité en France par l’entreprise familiale Eberhardt, ont conçu des “packs”. Ceux-ci comprennent un évier Falmec et un mitigeur Gessi, systématiquement sélectionnés pour leur adéquation, à la fois en termes de design, de finitions et de coloris.**
+
+Les cuisinistes le savent : dans l’univers de la cuisine, où fonctionnalité et esthétique doivent converger autant que possible pour créer des espaces de vie conviviaux et pratiques, l’harmonie entre les éléments s’avère primordiale.
+
+C’est dans cet esprit que le fabricant expert de la cuisine Falmec (pour les éviers) et la marque spécialiste de la robinetterie premium Gessi (pour la robinetterie), deux griffes emblématiques italiennes distribuées en exclusivité en France par l’entreprise familiale et indépendante Eberhardt (au même titre, pour mémoire, que la marque scandinave Asko), ont uni leurs savoir-faire, afin de proposer un élément central de la cuisine : le point d’eau.
+
+Loin d’être relégué au rang de simple zone technique, l’espace évier et robinetterie s’impose effectivement de plus en plus comme une véritable pièce maîtresse. Dans les cuisines contemporaines, où la tendance est à l’intégration discrète des appareils, ce fameux “point d’eau” trône souvent au centre de l’espace, assumant pleinement son rôle esthétique.
+
+« *C’est ce détail raffiné, fruit de la collaboration entre Falmec et Gessi, qui signe la cuisine, lui conférant son caractère unique et révélant sa personnalité*, vantent les communicants de l’importateur. [Cette collaboration] *se manifeste par une attention particulière portée aux matériaux, aux finitions et surtout, à l’art du “matching” chromatique, créant des espaces où chaque détail contribue à une atmosphère raffinée et cohérente* ». Et de conclure : « *L’objectif global reste clair : transcender la simple fonctionnalité et l’unir à l’esthétique.* »
+
+Plus concrètement, afin de garantir une correspondance entre les deux éléments majeurs constitutifs du point d’eau, les deux industriels ont conçu des “packs”. Ceux-ci comprennent un évier Falmec et un mitigeur Gessi, systématiquement sélectionnés pour leur adéquation, à la fois en termes de design, de finitions et de coloris. Objectif revendiqué : créer des ensembles « *équilibrés et élégants* ».
+
+« *Les packs mis en avant illustrent parfaitement cette recherche d’harmonie* », poursuivent les communicants cités plus haut. Il est ainsi possible de réaliser des associations telles que : Inox Falmec et Finox brossé Gessi (“PACKINEDITOINOX”, “PACKPROTONINOX”) ; Noir Falmec et Noir Mat Gessi (“PACKNEUTRONNOIR”, “PACKINEDITONOIR”) ; Blanc Falmec et Blanc Mat Gessi (“PACKSTELOBLANC”, “PACKSTELOBLANCU”).
+
+Pour mémoire et à l’intention des professionnels intéressés, l’un des avantages majeurs de retrouver ces deux marques complémentaires chez le même distributeur (Eberhardt), réside aussi dans la facilité à concevoir et à proposer un ensemble assorti, simplifiant ainsi le processus, à la fois pour les professionnels en question et les clients finaux.",meuble-info.fr,2025-05-30,4
+https://www.cloudcomputing-news.net/news/podcast/supply-chain-automation-warehousing-distribution-rpa-best-dematic-podcast-s03-e10/,FALSE,"This is a podcast show notes page, which is promotional content for Dematic, not a news article.","It could be automated software processes in the back office, or a fleet of robots in a warehouse. We talk automata and software with Dematic.",Automating the UK's supply chain – part one - Cloud Computing News,article,Automating the UK's supply chain – part one,0.04630940874,29,309,318.3333333,"**Show Notes for Series 03 Episode 10**
+
+*This podcast is produced in conjunction with Dematic.*
+
+Rising costs are making margins tighter in all manner of supply chain companies, especially in distribution and warehousing. Huge demand for services has also driven prices down, and companies are trying to out-compete one another in a market where alternative services are a mouse click (or screen tap) away. It’s here that automation technologies can help companies offer better CX to clients at lower price points.
+
+But what do we mean by automation? The term can cover solutions that affect all types of business processes, from the warehouse floor to the financial back office and every point in between. Robotised systems can move goods inwards and outwards more efficiently, make better use of warehouse space and help companies build upwards rather than outwards. Alternatively, automating data flows between software point products (like payroll and time management software platforms, for instance) can also save costs by reducing repetitive, expensive processes.
+
+Today’s guests on this episode of the Tech Means Business podcasts are experts in this particular space. Dematic operates globally but helps companies find solutions to their automation problems that are always pertinent to the locale. The UK distribution and warehousing sectors have very specific challenges that take an expert partner to help solve, and Dematic has relevant personnel, systems and technology.
+
+We’re joined in this, the first of a two-parter, by Ian Abbott and Gunter van Deun, both long-term industry veterans. They bring deep knowledge of robotised and automated hardware & software to companies. Whether you’re looking for a wholesale modernisation programme or just a few “quick wins” to shave precious percentage points off operational costs, Dematic should be your first port of call.
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+You can learn more about the Dematic consultative and action methods here:
+
+https://www.dematic.com/en-gb/
+
+Ian Abbott is on LinkedIn here:
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+https://www.linkedin.com/in/ian-abbott-4841aa17/
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+Find Gunter van Deun here:
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+https://www.linkedin.com/in/gunter-van-deun-1b70234/
+
+And in Aisle J, Bin G, your host Joe Green:
+
+https://www.linkedin.com/in/josephedwardgreen/",www.cloudcomputing-news.net,2025-05-27,7
+https://www.maddyness.com/2025/05/06/mon-petit-placement-tombe-dans-le-giron-de-malakoff-humanis/,TRUE,"Reports on a specific corporate action (acquisition) with details and quotes, presented in a news-like format.","Malakoff Humanis devient actionnaire majoritaire de Mon Petit Placement. Thomas Perret, fondateur et CEO, conserve 15% du capital.",Mon Petit Placement tombe dans le giron de Malakoff Humanis,article,Mon Petit Placement tombe dans le giron de Malakoff Humanis,0.03159426558,8,111,113.75,"« *Malakoff Humanis veut se diversifier dans la distribution digitale de la partie épargne, notamment l’assurance-vie, et Mon Petit Placement semble être un bon partenaire. Nous avons créé une bonne relation depuis 18 mois que nous travaillons ensemble* », confie Thomas Perret, fondateur et CEO de Mon Petit Placement. Un autre acteur du secteur de la protection sociale, La France Mutualiste, était déjà entrée au capital de la fintech en octobre 2023. Depuis, La France Mutualiste est devenue une filiale de Malakoff Humanis pour «* créer un acteur de référence sur le marché de l’épargne* », comme l’écrivent les deux groupes. Voila pour la genèse de cette opération.
+
+Les discussions entre Mon Petit Placement et Malakoff Humanis ont démarré il y a six mois. Aujourd’hui, le 6 mai 2025, Malakoff Humanis annonce prendre une participation majoritaire au capital de Mon Petit Placement. Le montant n’a pas été révélé. Ils détiennent désormais 65% de la jeune pousse. L'assureur français a racheté les parts des fonds d'investissement, business angels et investisseurs indépendants, qui avaient souscrit à une levée de fonds via la plateforme Sowefund, il y a moins d'un an. La France Mutualiste reste actionnaire elle à hauteur de 20% et Thomas Perret garde 15% du capital. « *Ce qui fait que j'ai penché pour la continuité avec le groupe, c’est la garantie d’avoir le meilleur des deux mondes : à la même équipe, la liberté avec le soutien de Malakoff Humanis* », confie l’entrepreneur.
+
+**Pas de synergies de moyens **
+
+Thomas Perret se réengage à la tête de Mon Petit Placement pour au moins 6 ans. Il insiste : ce n’est pas une fusion, il n’y a pas de synergies de moyens, « *même sur les fonctions support* ». Les équipes de la fintech ne devraient pas changer, la jeune pousse garde ses locaux et son indépendance. « *Aujourd’hui, on travaille avec des concurrents de La France Mutualiste, comme Generali et Apicil. Mon Petit Placement gardera l’indépendance dans le choix de ses partenaires.* »
+
+Pour la fintech, cette association capitalistique est une respiration. « *On a plus besoin de lever des fonds tous les 18-24 mois *», confie Thomas Perret. « *Cela va nous permettre d’accélérer.* » Le CEO garde la rentabilité de Mon Petit Placement en tête, avec l’objectif de l’atteindre l’année prochaine. Mais la startup prévoit d’étoffer sa gamme de produits dans les prochaines semaines. Autre développement dans la roadmap de Mon Petit Placement : diversifier ses canaux de distribution. «* Nous sommes beaucoup sollicité par d’autres acteurs digitaux, qui ne sont pas du monde de l’épargne, pour développer cette brique chez eux. Nous allons donc nous lancer dans du B2B2C auprès de ces nouveaux acteurs, en marque blanche* », confie Thomas Perret.
+
+Enfin, la fintech veut continuer à développer différentes initiatives autour de l’éducation financière. En mars dernier, avec La France Mutualiste, Mon Petit Placement lance « Flouze », une application pour démocratiser l’investissement auprès des particuliers. « *C’est un de nos piliers, ce sont des enjeux RSE importants pour Malakoff Humanis et La France Mutualiste, nous nous rejoignons la-dessus* », affirme Thomas Perret.",www.maddyness.com,2025-05-06,28
+https://lerail.com/technical-articles/79770-southco-s%C3%A9curisation-du-v%C3%A9hicule-%C3%A9lectrique-infrastructure-de-recharge-et-de-stockage-sur-batterie-de-r%C3%A9seau,FALSE,"This is a technical article about product design, not a news report of a specific event",Par : James Stroud Directeur du développement de produits Southco...,Southco Sécurisation du véhicule électrique infrastructure de recharge et de stockage sur batterie de réseau | Le Rail,article,Southco Sécurisation du véhicule électrique infrastructure de recharge et de stockage sur batterie de réseau,0.203497975,14,56,64.33333333,"# Southco Sécurisation du véhicule électrique infrastructure de recharge et de stockage sur batterie de réseau
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+## Par : James Stroud Directeur du développement de produits Southco.
+
+Les systèmes de stockage et les unités de recharge de véhicules électriques font l’objet d’une intégration rapide dans l'infrastructure du monde d'aujourd'hui. Des bornes de recharge pour véhicules électriques sont installées dans de nombreux endroits, notamment dans les parkings et les garages, et les systèmes d’énergie éolienne et solaire renouvelables stimulent la croissance des dispositifs de stockage sur batteries de réseau de taille industrielle pour capter l’énergie excédentaire et la rendre disponible à tout moment.
+
+
+Les emplacements de recharge de VE dotés de plusieurs distributeurs de charge seront équipés d’une sous-station séparée qui connecte les chargeurs au réseau et aide à gérer la circulation de l'énergie. Ces unités contiennent une quantité importante d'électronique de puissance et de matériel de contrôle numérique précieux qui sont logés et protégés par des armoires renforcées similaires à celles utilisées par les entreprises de télécommunications et de services publics d'électricité.
+
+
+Ces armoires sont dotées de plusieurs panneaux d'accès facilitant les activités d'entretien et de maintenance par les techniciens. Leur situation dans un lieu public et l'électronique de valeur qu’elles contiennent créent un besoin critique de sécurisation complète de ces systèmes contre le vol, le vandalisme et les éléments.
+
+
+Pour sécuriser les armoires de chargement, les concepteurs industriels peuvent tirer parti des avancées réalisées dans le développement des loquets multipoints, rotatifs, à came et à traction. Une gamme de solutions modulaires de verrouillage et d'accès électronique (EAS) peut également servir à surveiller et à gérer à distance l'accès des techniciens, améliorant ainsi la sécurité et la protection requises par ces nouvelles plateformes industrielles vitales.
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+
+
+
+**Solutions d'accès pour plateformes de stockage de réseau**
+
+Les exigences en matière de sécurité et d’accès pour les systèmes de stockage de réseau présentent des similitudes et des différences par rapport aux plateformes de recharge des VE. De manière générale, les systèmes de stockage de réseau sont plus grands que les sousstations de recharge des VE car il font environ la taille d'un demi-conteneur d'expédition.
+
+
+Dans de nombreux cas, ces unités sont regroupées dans des zones contrôlées de manière sécurisée, le risque de vol et de vandalisme, bien que présent, n'est donc aussi important. Les armoires de batterie doivent toutefois être beaucoup plus robustes et satisfaire aux réglementations strictes en matière de sécurité incendie et de protection contre les explosions en raison de la quantité de puissance qu'elles contiennent.
+
+
+Les armoires de stockage de réseau sont dotées de plusieurs panneaux et points d'accès qui doivent pouvoir résister aux intempéries. Elles doivent donc pouvoir être verrouillées de manière sûre et fiable lorsqu'elles sont fermées. Certains panneaux d'accès doivent également être assez grands pour permettre l'installation et le remplacement des composants de la batterie.
+
+
+Les loquets à compression mécanique créés spécifiquement pour les applications d’extérieur fournissent une solution efficace pour de telles armoires. Conçus pour assurer l’étanchéité et empêcher la pénétration de poussière, d'eau et d'autres contaminants, les loquets à compression sont faciles à installer et à utiliser. Pour répondre à ce besoin, certains fabricants offrent des options de compression réglables pouvant compenser les variations d'épaisseur du panneau d'accès et de jeu des joints.
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+
+Les systèmes de verrouillage multipoints offrent les mêmes avantages pour les panneaux d'accès plus grands, une seule poignée actionnant plusieurs points de verrouillage le long des grandes portes. Un actionneur unique permet ainsi aux techniciens de verrouiller plusieurs loquets en même temps pour sécuriser l’ensemble du panneau. Les systèmes de verrouillage multipoints peuvent être combinés avec les dispositifs EAS et les serrures électroniques afin de renforcer encore davantage la sécurité.
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+
+
+
+**Solutions de charnières et de joints pour les grandes armoires**
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+En plus d'une solution de verrouillage sécurisée, les concepteurs doivent également envisager des accessoires supplémentaires qui amélioreront la sécurité, l'étanchéité et la fonctionnalité de leur équipement. Trouver la bonne solution de charnière s'avère donc de la plus haute importance pour assurer un maintien sécurisé de la porte et un accès ergonomique. Les options de charnières dissimulées offrent une esthétique nette, tandis que les charnières amovibles permettent un accès plus facile pour l'entretien dans les espaces restreints en facilitant la dépose de la porte. L’étanchéité face aux intempéries constitue une autre considération importante dans la conception d'armoires. Il existe à cet effet plusieurs options de configuration de joints offrent de bonnes caractéristiques de compression, empêchent la pénétration de poussière et d'humidité, amortissent les cliquetis dus aux vibrations et compensent les irrégularités du contour de la surface.
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+
+
+
+**Sécurisation des systèmes de borne de recharge de VE**
+
+Les distributeurs et les sous-stations de recharge de VE peuvent avoir un ou plusieurs panneaux d'accès pour permettre un accès rapide et sûr à l'équipement qui s’y trouve afin d’en assurer la maintenance et la mise à niveau. Les équipements électriques à haute tension situés à l'intérieur de ces unités (en particulier les sousstations) présentent des risques de blessures graves, voire mortelles, pour les voleurs ou les vandales. Afin de se protéger contre ce risque, les concepteurs d'armoires doivent sécuriser les points d'accès avec des loquets conçus pour éviter les effractions.
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+Les nouveaux modèles de loquets multipoints et rotatifs proposés par les principaux fabricants de matériel d'accès combinent un montage encastré et des dimensions réduites avec un verrouillage hautement sécurisé, offrant ainsi une option de fermeture sûre et fiable. Les loquets rotatifs sont conçus pour être cachés, sans point de verrouillage évident susceptible d’attirer une attention indésirable. Ils fournissent en outre un bon niveau de compression pour empêcher la pénétration de pluie, de glace et de neige. Les systèmes de verrouillage multipoints offrent également une option affleurante avec une force de compression élevée pour les applications d’extérieur.
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+Les loquets électroniques sont fréquemment utilisés dans les armoires de télécommunications accessibles au public et les armoires de services publics, des systèmes similaires aux systèmes de stockage d'énergie. Ces loquets remplacent les clés mécaniques par des pavés de saisie de code numérique, des porte-clés électroniques et des capteurs de proximité qui verrouillent ou déverrouillent automatiquement un panneau d'accès lorsqu'un technicien autorisé s'en approche.
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+Les plateformes EAS (Electronic Access Solutions) constituent le moyen le plus fiable de sécuriser ces armoires. La plupart des systèmes EAS comportent trois composants : un dispositif de contrôle d'accès ou d'entrée (généralement un lecteur Bluetooth), un loquet électromécanique et un système de gestion qui surveille et contrôle les clés d'accès virtuelles.
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+Les techniciens qui doivent ouvrir la sous-station de VE disposeront d'une application pour smartphone fournissant une information d'identification virtuelle pour déverrouiller le panneau et réparer l'équipement. Toutes ces activités – fournir la clé numérique spécifique et suivre son utilisation – peuvent être surveillées et gérées à distance via des plateformes basées sur le cloud.
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+**EXCELLENCE EVERY DAY**
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+*The manufacture unveiled its newcomers during Watches & Wonders 2025. Among these, a watch from the chic ‘n’ sporty collection center staged the virtues of one of the most precious materials of all.*
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+XP, for “extra plate”, extra thin in English. CS for central second. It’s a well-known formula. Nonetheless, **Chopard** manages to make it even more desirable with its **Alpine Eagle 41 XP CS Platinum** model. For the first time ever, the slim 41 mm-diameter, 8 mm-thick case introduced in 2022 and which can resist pressure equal to depths of 100 meters, is crafted in 950 platinum, one of the purest metals used in watchmaking. The watch is worn on an integrated bracelet assembled using links fashioned in the same material as the case. The manufacture’s symbol, the bee, is a hallmark here for this piece which epitomizes excellence. It consorts with the Geneva Seal, a sure pledge of great workmanship and of traditional finishes imagined totally in line with the rules of the craft.
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+Its gradient-toned “Shades of Ice” blue dial takes on the pattern of an eagle’s iris, created by radiating stamping on the brass surface. The hour and minute hands on top hover over a low-key hour chapter, made up of slim markers. All these elements adorned with grade X1 Super-LumiNova® are ever-so easy to read no matter the conditions of light. These features are driven with great accuracy by Caliber L.U.C 96.42-L, put together using some 181 components. What’s more, this device meets COSC criteria, as it’s chronometer-certified. This selfwinding movement, equipped with a 950 platinum micro-rotor, delivers a comfortable power reserve of 65 hours obtained thanks to the presence of two stacked barrels. With this exclusive piece, the chic ‘n’ sporty look earns new prestige.",www.watches-news.com,2025-05-23,11
+https://www.imarcgroup.com/football-market,FALSE,"This is a market research report, not a news article.",The global football market size reached USD 3.41 Billion in 2024 and grow at a CAGR of 3.46% to reach USD 4.71 Billion by 2033.,"Football Market Size, Demand and Industry Trends 2033",,"Football Market Size, Demand and Industry Trends 2033",0.1680865704,86,89,89,"The global football market size was valued at
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+USD 3.41 Billionin 2024. Looking forward, IMARC Group estimates the market to reachUSD 4.71 Billionby 2033, exhibiting aCAGR of 3.46%from 2025-2033.Europe currently dominates the market, holding a market share of over 35.0% in 2024.The football market share is driven by significant advancements in digitization, increasing sponsorships and partnerships between brands and clubs, and growing e-sports and gaming sectors through numerous platforms such as FIFA, and Football PES.
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+2024
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+2025-2033
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+2019-2024
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+Market Size in 2024 |
+USD 3.41 Billion |
+Market Forecast in 2033 |
+USD 4.71 Billion |
+Market Growth Rate (2025-2033) |
+3.46% |
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+The increasing popularity of football globally is a major catalyst for the growth of the football market demand, and recent data underscores this trend. As of 2024, football continues to be the most followed sport worldwide, with over 4 billion fans, according to 2024 statistics. The sport is deeply ingrained in the cultures of Europe, South America, and Africa, while its presence in Asia and North America has seen significant growth. In China, for instance, the government’s initiative to make football a national priority has led to increased grassroots participation. Furthermore, UEFA’s 2024 statistics show that Euro 2024 saw approximately 2.67 million fans. Football is increasingly viewed not just as a sport but as a cultural phenomenon, transcending national borders and engaging fans from all walks of life. This growing fan base, fueled by media exposure and local development programs, continues to drive football market growth worldwide.
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+The United States football market holds a total share of 84% and is being driven by several key factors. A primary contributor is the increasing popularity of soccer among youth and adult populations. According to a latest report, participation in soccer reached nearly 14.1 million players among those 6 or older throughout 2023, making it one of the top youth sports in the country. This surge is part of a broader trend of greater engagement with football, particularly as international leagues like the English Premier League and La Liga gain traction with American audiences. The U.S. is also experiencing growing interest in Major League Soccer (MLS), which has seen a 14% increase in attendance since 2022, with an average of over 23234 fans per match in 2024. The 2026 FIFA World Cup, which will be co-hosted by the U.S., Mexico, and Canada, is expected to have a massive impact, further accelerating the growth of the sport. Moreover, U.S. cities are investing in state-of-the-art stadiums and facilities in preparation for the tournament, which will boost local economies and inspire greater grassroots participation.
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+**Growing Digitalization**
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+The digital revolution has reshaped the landscape of football consumption, with clubs leveraging digital platforms, social media, and content creation to engage with fans worldwide. According to reports, a significant 90% of small businesses incorporate social media as a key element of their marketing approach. In today's interconnected world, football clubs recognize the immense potential of digital channels to expand their reach, build brand loyalty, and monetize fan engagement. Nowadays, the football industry involves various key players investing in technologies to stay ahead of the competition. According to PwC's sports industry outlook for 2023, significant transformations are underway in sports sponsorship. Among these, the emergence of new media platforms is notably guiding football sponsorship more than any other aspect. Also, the surge in online streaming and video platforms, along with the easy availability of cost-effective smartphones, has enabled football to extend its influence beyond conventional fan demographics. Sponsors are using this shift to access new markets, pinpoint particular fan segments, and assess the effectiveness of their sponsorship arrangements. For instance, In March 2021, Sky Sports secured a three-year agreement, valued in the multimillions, to broadcast English Women’s Super League matches, as stated by the Football Association (FA) in a press release which hailed as a milestone in women’s sports broadcasting.
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+**Increasing Sponsorship and Partnerships**
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+The allure of football as a global phenomenon has led to a surge in sponsorship and partnerships between brands and clubs, driven by the desire to enhance brand visibility and connect with a vast audience of passionate fans. Football sponsorship offers brands unparalleled exposure and engagement opportunities, allowing them to align their brand values with the passion and emotion associated with the sport. The airline industry invested over USD 521 Million in football sponsorships, including PSG's USD 80 Million deal with Qatar Airways and Real Madrid's USD 68.1-70 Million agreement with Emirates. Currently, the football market values key players investing in sponsorship and partnership to stay ahead of the competition. For instance, In August 2022, Nike disclosed a multi-year collaboration with The Football Association (FA), establishing itself as the Official Ball Supplier for the Barclays Women’s Championship (BWC), Barclays Women’s Super League (BWSL), and The FA Women’s Continental Tyres League Cup, where Nike Flight ball technology will make its debut.
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+**Rising E-sports and Gaming Sector**
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+The convergence of football and gaming represents a burgeoning trend in the sports industry, with clubs increasingly embracing e-sports and gaming to engage with younger audiences and diversify their revenue streams. Recognizing the immense popularity of gaming among fans, football clubs have established e-sports teams, partnered with gaming organizations, and organized gaming tournaments to tap into the lucrative gaming market. Through platforms including FIFA and eFootball PES, fans can experience the thrill of virtual football and compete against players globally, blurring the lines between the digital and physical realms of the sport. Besides, the football market growth is also attributed to leading players investing in the gaming sector to stay ahead of the competition. For example, in June 2023, One Future Football (1FF) inaugurated a global digital football league, marking a historic milestone in the realm of sports which witnessed the participation of more than 250 players representing 12 clubs from various corners of the globe. Notably, all teams and athletes have been exclusively crafted for the virtual platform, underscoring the innovative nature of this event. Top of Form Moreover, in March 2020, Adidas, FIFA, and Google collaborated to create a smart football boot technology that enhances FIFA rating by playing in real-life by users.
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+IMARC Group provides an analysis of the key trends in each segment of the global football market, along with forecast at the global, regional, and country levels from 2025-2033. The market has been categorized based on type, size, and distribution channel.
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+**Analysis by Type:**
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+As per the football market outlook, training football is the largest segment, holding 45.0% market share in 2024. It serves various stakeholders, including amateur or professional players, coaches, and training facilities. Training football is particularly designed to endure vigorous training thus having a higher level of performance sustainability. Moreover, leading players are investing in the market to stay ahead of the competition which will positively impact the football market forecast in coming years. For example, In October 2020, the FIFA Quality and FIFA Quality Pro labels underwent a rebranding and redesign with the introduction of the new FIFA Basic standard. It aims to facilitate the recognition of products, technologies, and surfaces that provide feasible and cost-effective options for grassroots-level and higher-tier entities with constrained budgets. Presently, these three FIFA quality designations (Basic, Quality, and Quality Pro) continue to serve as certifications for football products that have undergone testing.
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+**Analysis by Size:**
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+Size 1 footballs are primarily designed for young children under the age of 5. These mini-footballs are used in early development programs and are typically smaller in diameter, making them easier for toddlers to handle. Their market is driven by demand from youth academies and recreational leagues focused on skill development.
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+Size 2 footballs are slightly larger than Size 1 and are commonly used for children aged 5 to 7. This size helps children refine their control and passing skills. The market for Size 2 footballs is growing as more schools and sports clubs introduce football to younger age groups in developmental programs.
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+Size 3 footballs are typically used by children aged 8 to 12. This size is important in transitioning from mini footballs to full-sized balls, supporting skill refinement like dribbling, passing, and shooting. The market for Size 3 balls is expanding as youth leagues and football academies emphasize more structured training.
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+Size 4 footballs are generally used by players aged 12 to 14. These balls are a key step toward professional-level play and are common in youth leagues and competitive training. As youth football continues to grow in popularity globally, the demand for Size 4 balls is increasing, especially in developing football markets.
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+Size 5 footballs are the standard size used in professional and adult football, including international competitions like the FIFA World Cup. As the primary ball used in top-tier leagues and events, Size 5 holds the largest market share. Demand is driven by professional teams, leagues, and global football fans.
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+**Analysis by Distribution Channel:**
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+Based on the football market forecast, offline leads the market with around 70.0% of market share in 20",www.imarcgroup.com,2025-01-01,153
+https://www.constructionnews.co.uk/contractors/balfour-beatty/balfour-beatty-court-battle-over-serious-trucks-cartel-ends-17-01-2025/,TRUE,"Reports on a specific legal battle and its conclusion, which is a factual event.","A legal battle in which Balfour Beatty was claiming damages from truck manufacturers operating a cartel has drawn to a close, Construction",Balfour Beatty court battle over ‘serious’ trucks cartel ends | Construction News,article,Balfour Beatty court battle over ‘serious’ trucks cartel ends | Construction News,0.07619935023,32,155,155,"A legal battle in which Balfour Beatty was claiming damages from truck manufacturers operating a cartel has drawn to a close, *Construction News *understands.
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+The UK’s biggest contractor launched legal action against 14 firms – including Fiat Chrysler, Volvo, Renault and Daimler (see full list below) – in 2020, alleging they had operated a cartel to restrict competition in the trucking sector over 14 years.
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+Legal documents seen by *CN *show that Daimler, DAF Trucks and DAF Trucks Deutschland settled their cases with Balfour Beatty for undisclosed sums in 2023.
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+*CN *also understands that proceedings in 11 remaining cases are now over, though the contractor and defendants have remained tight-lipped over whether any financial settlement was involved.
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+Balfour Beatty’s claim was based on an investigation by the European Commission which concluded in 2016. Margrethe Vestager, the EU’s competition commissioner at the time, fined five truck manufacturers a total of €2.93bn (£2.44bn) for price collusion over a 14-year period.
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+Balfour Beatty was suing the 14 firms for damages, alleging that they breached Article 101 of the Treaty on the Functioning of the European Union, which bans any agreements between multiple firms in the same market that restrict competition.
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+The contractor also alleged that the truck firms breached Article 53 of the European Economic Area Agreement, which prohibits price-fixing practices that limit competition.
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+The contractor was claiming that the cartel caused it to lose money “as a result of the payment by them of higher prices for the purchase and/or lease of such trucks” than they would have normally paid, during and after the cartel’s existence, legal documents show.
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+Balfour Beatty argued that it would have reinvested the sums it lost in its businesses, which would have generated further profits. It could also have reduced the amount it paid for its borrowing if it had the extra cash, Balfour Beatty said.
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+The claim originated in the High Court, but was transferred to the Competition Appeal Tribunal – a UK body that decides cases involving competition or economic regulatory issues – in 2020.
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+Fourteen separate Balfour Beatty companies were involved in the dispute, including Balfour Beatty Group Ltd, Balfour Beatty Kilpatrick Ltd, Balfour Beatty Rail Ltd and Balfour Beatty Civil Engineering Ltd.
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+A 12-week hearing had originally been scheduled to start in September 2026.
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+A spokesperson for Volvo – which owns Aktiebolaget Volvo, Volvo Lastvagnar Aktiebolag, Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe GmbH and Renault Trucks SAS – provided a general comment on the case, declining to go into further detail.
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+They said that some individuals at large truck manufacturers “were involved in unlawful behaviour that included sharing information about gross prices and the timing of the introduction of new technology”.
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+The spokesperson added: “This conduct was deeply inappropriate and after these events took place, we have improved processes within our business and put in place measures to prevent something like this from happening again.”
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+CNH Industrial, Balfour Beatty, DAF and Stellantis (Fiat Chrysler's parent company) declined to comment. Daimler did likewise, citing its policy to not comment on customer relationships to safeguard its company’s interests.
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+Iveco and Man also declined to comment.
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+### 'A serious infringement'
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+The European Commission found in 2016 that Man, Volvo, Renault, Daimler, Iveco and DAF had colluded on truck pricing, and also on passing on the costs of compliance with stricter emission rules, for 14 years from 1997 to 2011.
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+The Commission said it imposed the “record fine” on all these firms apart from Man, which had revealed the existence of the cartel to the Commission and received ""full immunity"" from the investigation.
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+At the time, Margrethe Vestager, the then EU competition commissioner, said the Commission had ""put down a marker"" with what was then a record fine for ""a serious infringement"". She added it was “not acceptable” that the firms – which manufactured nine out of ten medium and heavy trucks in Europe – were part of a cartel.
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+“This is also a clear message to companies that cartels are not accepted,” she said.
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+The investigation was specifically into the manufacturing of medium trucks – which weigh between 6 and 16 tonnes – and heavy trucks weighing more than 16 tonnes. The firms had coordinated the factory prices of trucks – known as “gross lists"" – which typically is the basis of truck prices, with further adjustments based on local and national pricing.
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+Following Man's application for immunity in 2011, the Commission carried out unannounced inspections on the firms, confirming the cartel's existence.
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+The Commission also found that the trucking firms coordinated the timing of the introduction of emission technologies for the trucks, to comply with the new, stricter European standards, and also coordinated when customers would need to pay for the new emissions technologies.
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+Some of the firms' senior managers held cartel meetings between 1997 and 2004, sometimes at trade fairs, according to the Commission.
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+It reduced the fines for Volvo/Renault, Daimler and Iveco by 40 per cent, 30 per cent, and 10 per cent respectively for cooperating with the investigation. The scale of the reductions, the Commission said, reflected the timing of their cooperation and how useful their evidence was in proving the cartel's existence.
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+Additionally, the commission reduced the fines for all the firms (Volvo/Renault, Daimler, DAF and Iveco) by 10 per cent each, after they acknowledged “their participation in the cartel and of their liability in this respect”.
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+### Firms Balfour Beatty started legal action against
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+- Fiat Chrysler Automobiles N V (owned by Stellantis)
+- CNH Industrial N V
+- Iveco Magirus
+- Iveco SPA
+- Man SE
+- Man Truck & Bus SE
+- Man Truck & Bus Deutschland GMBH
+- Aktiebolaget Volvo
+- Volvo Lastvagnar Aktiebolag
+- Volvo Group Trucks Central Europe GmbH
+- Renault Trucks SAS (owned by Volvo since 2000)
+- DAF Trucks NV (settled)
+- DAF Trucks Deutschland GmbH (settled)
+- Daimler AG (settled)",www.constructionnews.co.uk,2025-01-17,137
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