Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, has created a new Building Decarbonization Calculator, an innovative online tool that empowers building owners and operators to quickly test and explore a range of Energy and Carbon Conservation Measures (ECCMs), easily identifying their best options based on simulated data. As pressure mounts to meet decarbonization targets, […]

The European Digital Commerce event (EDC), organized by VTEX and Amazon Web Services on 18th November at Nord Events, brings together leaders from ecommerce, a sector that has become an essential driving force in Romania’s digital economy in recent years. Responsible for 25% of Romania’s GDP growth rate over the past decade and expected to reach a value of over […]

The system will operate under the continuous supervision of the Romanian financial regulator BLIK Romania, registered in Bucharest, has obtained authorization for the operation of the BLIK payment system. This decision will enable the development of this system in local currency (RON) and open it to Romanian payment service providers. As a first step, the operator plans to focus on […]

Schneider Electric has announced the launch of the Sustainability School, an online educational program designed to support companies in their transition to sustainable practices. In the era of Electricity 4.0, characterized by increased electrification and digitalization, sustainability is no longer an option, but a necessity for modern businesses. The Schneider Electric Sustainability School offers courses and practical, essential tools to […]

Schneider Electric has announced the availability of its APC™ Back-UPS™ Pro Gaming uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) in Europe. Celebrating 40 years of Legendary Reliability and leadership in critical power protection during 2024, the new, stylish, and state-of-the-art UPS has been designed to protect gaming equipment from power outages and deliver a robust power connection, despite energy spikes and failures.   […]

Alsendo, the delivery management solution leader in CEE, dedicated to eCommerce businesses, finished one of the key stages of the company transformation, unifying its portfolio of services and SaaS products in connection with the umbrella brand, Alsendo. Through this strategic step, the new group structure will respond more effectively to the eCommerce market needs, both globally and regionally. The Alsendo […]

Partnering with two of Europe’s prominent pharmaceutical companies, Chiesi Group and SYNLAB Italy, EIT Health, a part of the European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT), a body of the European Union, has launched the new InnoStars Connect programme. Implemented in an open innovation format, the initiative aims to bring together start-ups, Small and Medium Size Enterprises (SMEs), researchers, universities, […]

Schneider Electric, the leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and AVEVA, a global leader in industrial software, driving digital transformation and sustainability, today announced a partnership with IN-CORE Systèmes to drive efficiency in Electric Vehicle (EV) battery production. As the EV market continues to see exponential growth, battery production is under greater pressure to improve quality, […]

Ahead of schedule and in partnership with some of the most iconic FMCG brands in the world, DS Smith has replaced more than one billion pieces of plastic, 16 months in advance of its 2025 target . This marks a key sustainability milestone for one of the leading international suppliers of more sustainable packaging solutions. As of May 2024, DS […]

Schneider Electric, leader in the digital transformation of energy management and automation, and Capgemini, a global leader in business and technology transformation services, today announced a new collaboration in energy optimization. Designed to help organizations accelerate their journey towards smarter and greener facility management and energy efficiency, the Energy Command Center leverages a unique end-to-end combination of digital solutions and […]

XIGA, an insurtech startup advancing the concept of Embedded Insurance in the Central and Eastern Europe region, and in which LIFE IS HARD holds a 10% stake through LIH Ventures, is launching the first car insurance campaign embedded within the TikTok platform in Romania. This initiative is in partnership with Tudor Bratu, an automotive content creator and former TV show […]

A team of Romanian entrepreneurs, founders of Naratix, has created five robots based on artificial intelligence that work non-stop, reducing return rates by up to 60% and increasing the average order in online stores by up to 30%. The robot employees were developed in approximately 12 months, with an investment of €350,000, and by the end of the year, their […]