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Poznan University of Technology (PUT) has launched its first locally installed quantum computer, deployed by IQM Quantum Computers, to advance education and scientific research in the field of quantum technologies.

 

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The installation of the IQM Radiance R1 system at the university aligns with the strategic objectives outlined in Poland’s quantum technology development roadmap, as well as broader European initiatives in this area.

 

Poland has a strong foundation in quantum technologies, particularly in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics) disciplines, built on high academic standards currently supported by significant strategic investments from the government.

 

 

One of the key factors behind the university’s decision to select IQM’s offering was the company’s approach based on deployable, on-premises quantum systems, providing researchers, students, and engineers with direct access to a real quantum computer installed locally on campus.

 

 

This creates significantly broader opportunities for hands-on experimentation, infrastructure integration, education and hardware-level research compared to cloud-only access models.

 

 

“This is proof of our production quantum approach, where institutions such as Poznań University of Technology own their quantum computers, build internal expertise, and develop their own intellectual property,” said Jan Goetz, CEO and Co-founder of IQM Quantum Computers. “This deployment further strengthens Poland’s position as an important hub for quantum development in Central and Eastern Europe.”

 

 

The acquisition of the system also aligns with the growing quantum technology ecosystem in Poznan. Starting in October 2026, the university will begin enrolling students in a new engineering program entitled “Quantum Technologies,” further strengthening its long-term strategy for education and talent development.

 

 

In addition, the university will launch a master’s degree program focused on quantum computing and will provide access to the quantum computer for initiatives such as the emerging Polish Quantum Olympiad for secondary school students, as well as hackathons and other educational and innovation-focused events.

 

 

“The launch of a quantum computer at Poznan University of Technology is not only a milestone in the advancement of research, but above all the beginning of a new era in the education of our students. We want our students not merely to observe the technological revolution, but to actively help shape it from the very first years of their studies, using tools that are truly unique on a global scale,” said Prof. Teofil Jesionowski, Rector of Poznan University of Technology.

 

 

European and national strategies are increasingly emphasizing the importance of quantum technologies for scientific competitiveness, economic resilience and ensuring technological sovereignty. The university aims to actively engage in the development of this emerging ecosystem and contribute to its advancements.

 

 

With 23 systems sold to customers worldwide, IQM has agreed to a business combination with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ), having recently filed an F-4 registration statement to list on the Nasdaq Stock Exchange in the U.S. IQM further intends to list on Nasdaq Helsinki after closing.

 

 

About Poznan University of Technology:

 

 

Poznan University of Technology is a modern academic institution, a leader in innovation, and a strategic partner to industry. It is the lead institution of the EUNICE (European University for Customised Education). As one of Poland’s foremost centers for research, education, and innovation, the university enjoys strong international recognition. Its strengths lie in a unique combination of world-class infrastructure, internationally accredited educational programs, and highly experienced research teams.

 

 

For years, the university has consistently strengthened its position as a center of expertise whose impact extends far beyond academia. Its assets include a fleet of training aircraft, nearly zero-energy buildings, and its own photovoltaic farm. Through active participation in major international research programs, including European Research Council grants, Horizon Europe, and Foundation for Polish Science initiatives, researchers, doctoral candidates, and students at Poznań University of Technology make significant contributions to the advancement of European science and innovation.

 

 

This vision of continuous progress is reflected in the university’s strategic investment in the technologies of tomorrow. The acquisition of a quantum computer positions Poznań University of Technology among an elite group of educational and research institutions worldwide. Thanks to this unique infrastructure, students gain an unparalleled opportunity to develop their skills through hands-on experience with one of the world’s most advanced technologies. This enables the university not only to drive breakthrough innovations in the post-silicon era, but above all to educate future leaders capable of defining new standards in global science and technology.

 

 

About IQM Quantum Computers:

 

 

IQM Finland Oy (“IQM Quantum Computers”, “IQM”, “the company”) is a global leader in superconducting quantum computers, delivering full-stack quantum systems and cloud platform access to research institutions, universities, high-performance computing centers, national laboratories and enterprises worldwide. IQM’s on-premises deployment model gives customers direct ownership and control of their quantum infrastructure. Founded in 2018, headquartered in Finland, it has over 350 employees. IQM operates across Europe, Asia, and North America. IQM has filed an F-4 registration statement to the SEC with the intention to become the first publicly listed European quantum company on Nasdaq Global Exchange in the U.S by merging with Real Asset Acquisition Corp. (Nasdaq: RAAQ).

 

 

 

 

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Business Wire India

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation (“Toshiba”) has announced TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group, standard microcontrollers^[1] featuring an Arm^® Cortex^®‑M4 core with a floating-point unit (FPU). The new microcontrollers are designed for application in small‑scale system control of consumer products, such as air conditioners and washing machines, and in industrial equipment, including multifunction printers and factory automation systems. Toshiba is now providing engineering samples of the new products.

 

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As modern consumer products and industrial equipment become increasingly sophisticated and diversified, microcontrollers used in system control must deliver enhanced real‑time capabilities and stability, support ease of design, deliver the versatility necessary for long‑term operation, and be flexible enough to support development of derivative products. Toshiba has addressed these challenges by developing TXZ+™ Family Entry‑Class M4H Group for system control applications, with an emphasis on versatility.

 

The new microcontrollers are designed as entry level products that deliver a set of essential functions. They employ an Arm^® Cortex^®‑M4 core with an FPU, and have a maximum operating frequency of 120MHz—the computing performance and responsiveness required for consumer products and industrial equipment, and they can also handle the core applications of system control, including control logic, interface processing, and timing control.

 

 

M4H products support a supply voltage range of 2.7V to 5.5V and, by integrating a high‑speed oscillator with ±1% accuracy, help to reduce external components and improve design flexibility. This suits them for use in consumer products and industrial equipment with 5V power supplies.

 

 

The microcontrollers also integrate essential peripheral functions for system control, including a 12‑bit analog‑to‑digital converter (ADC), timers, universal asynchronous receiver/transmitter (UART), serial peripheral interface (SPI), inter‑integrated circuit (I²C^[2]), and direct memory access (DMA^[3]). An additional feature is an advanced programmable motor driver (A‑PMD) that supports brushless DC motor control, ensuring flexible use in line with application requirements and system configurations.

 

 

Toshiba supports device evaluation and review with provision of engineering samples and a development environment. The company also supports smooth progress from initial evaluation to application development, by providing starter kits, sample software, CMSIS^[4]-compliant drivers, and user environments for major IDEs ^[5].

 

 

Toshiba will continue to expand these enablement resources, including documentation, and will further strengthen its lineup of microcontroller products to meet diverse needs.

 

 

Notes:
[1]	A standard microcontroller that is not specialized for a specific application, designed to emphasize versatility in supporting power supply conditions and peripheral functions, and suitable for a wide range of system control applications.
[2]	Inter‑Integrated Circuit: A serial communication standard for short‑distance, low‑speed communication between ICs.
[3]	Direct Memory Access: A mechanism that enables direct data transfers between peripheral devices and memory without CPU intervention.
[4]	Common Microcontroller Software Interface Standard: A software standard for Arm® Cortex®‑M microcontrollers.
[5]	Integrated Development Environment: An integrated set of tools required for software development.

 

Applications

 

• System control units for home appliances and consumer equipment
• Industrial equipment and factory automation (FA) systems
• Office and commercial equipment

 

 

Features

 

• Arm® Cortex®‑M4 core with FPU: operating 120MHz (max)
• Supply voltage range: 2.7V to 5.5V
• Internal memory
  Code flash memory: 256 KB
  RAM: 18 KB
• Self-diagnosis functions for functional safety
• Three types of package, selectable according to mounting area and assembly conditions

 

 

Main Specifications

 

Product group		M4H group
Part number		TMPM4H4FYUG	TMPM4H2FYDUG	TMPM4H1FYUG
CPU core		Arm® Cortex®-M4 – Floating point unit (FPU) ‒ Memory protection unit (MPU)
Maximum operating frequency		120MHz
Internal oscillator	Oscillation frequency	10MHz (±1%)
Internal memory	Flash (code)	256KB (Program/erase cycles: up to 100,000 times)
	RAM	18KB, with parity
I/O port		51 pins	37 pins	33 pins
External interrupt		11 factors, 16 pins	10 factors, 12 pins	9 factors, 11 pins
DMA controller (DMAC)		32 channels	27 channels
Timer function	32-bit timer event counter (T32A)	6 channels (12 channels if used as 16-bit timer)
Communication function	UART	4 channels	3 channels	3 channels
	I2C interface/I2C interface version A (I2C/EI2C)	1 channel
	TSPI	4 channels	2 channels
Analog function	12-bit AD converter (ADC)	12 inputs in 1 unit	10 inputs in 1 unit	9 inputs in 1 unit
Motor control circuit	Advanced programmable motor control circuit   (A-PMD)	1 channel
Other	CRC calculation circuit   (CRC)	1 channel CRC32, CRC16
System function	Watchdog timer   (SIWDT)	1 channel
	Voltage detection circuit   (LVD)	1 channel
	Oscillation frequency detector   (OFD)	1 channel
Debug interface		JTAG/SW   TRACE (4bits)   NBDIF	JTAG/SW
Operating voltage		2.7V to 5.5V, single voltage supply
Package/Pin		LQFP64   (10mm×10mm,   0.5mm pitch)	LQFP48   (7mm×7mm,   0.5mm pitch)	LQFP44   (10mm×10mm,   0.8mm pitch)

 

Follow the links below for more on the new products.
TMPM4H4FYUG
TMPM4H2FYDUG
TMPM4H1FYUG

 

Follow the link below for more on Toshiba’s microcontrollers.
Microcontrollers

 

 

* Arm and Cortex are registered trademarks of Arm Limited (or its subsidiaries) in the US and/or elsewhere.
* TXZ+™ is a trademark of Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation.
* Other company names, product names, and service names may be trademarks of their respective companies.
* Information in this document, including product prices and specifications, content of services and contact information, is current on the date of the announcement but is subject to change without prior notice.

 

 

About Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation

 

 

Toshiba Electronic Devices & Storage Corporation, a leading supplier of advanced semiconductor and storage solutions, draws on over half a century of experience and innovation to offer customers and business partners outstanding discrete semiconductors, system LSIs and HDD products.

 

 

Its 17,400 employees around the world share a determination to maximize product value, and to promote close collaboration with customers in the co-creation of value and new markets. The company looks forward to building and to contributing to a better future for people everywhere.

 

 

Find out more at https://toshiba.semicon-storage.com/ap-en/top.html

 

 

 

 

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Business Wire India

VergeCloud, in official collaboration with the Karnataka Digital Economy Mission (KDEM), has launched the Dhruva programme for Indian startups. The programme commits Rs 5 Crore in sponsored cloud infrastructure credits to over 1,100 eligible companies. Selected startups receive access to VergeCloud’s CDN, WAF, DDoS protection, DNS, and edge infrastructure platform from day one, at no cost to them.

Most Indian startups treat security and performance infrastructure as a cost to defer. This becomes a liability during a breach, a downtime event, or a compliance audit. As the DPDP Act 2023 and CERT-In requirements become enforceable across 2026, the gap between what early-stage companies need and what they can afford has become a structural problem for India’s startup ecosystem.

The Cyber Threat Reality for Indian Startups

India has more than 900 million internet users, the second-largest user base in the world. It is also the second most targeted nation for cyberattacks globally. According to CloudSEK’s Threat Landscape Report 2024, 95 Indian entities were hit by data theft attacks in 2024 alone. Indian organisations faced an average of 2,011 cyberattacks per week in 2025, significantly above the global average, according to Check Point Software Technologies.

Two barriers keep most startups exposed. The first is cost. Production-grade cloud security and delivery infrastructure carries implementation costs that price out most early-stage companies. The second is awareness. According to Proofpoint’s 2025 Voice of the CISO report, 74 percent of Indian CISOs admitted their organisations were unprepared to respond to a cyberattack. Dhruva removes both barriers at once.

How the Dhruva Programme Works

Applications are reviewed by an independent five-member jury comprising senior leaders from India’s top technology institutions, national cybersecurity organisations, and global enterprises. The jury evaluates each submission in anonymised form across product strength, industry vertical, infrastructure setup, user base, and growth trajectory. No single member holds veto power. Selections are announced on 5 July 2026.

Every selected startup receives onboarding and configuration support, workshops on cloud security and scalability, and compliance readiness guidance covering the DPDP Act 2023 and CERT-In directives. Startups from Tier 2 and Tier 3 cities receive additional consideration from the jury, aligned with KDEM’s Beyond Bengaluru initiative. Target sectors include Fintech, Healthtech, Edtech, SaaS, OTT, Gaming, and AI companies.

Programme tiers:

• Nebula: For startups building the next big thing in India’s digital economy
• Nova: For startups ready to grow fast without infrastructure holding them back
• Stellar: For platforms serving thousands of users across India every day
• Cosmic: For companies with the scale and vision to compete on a global stage

How to Apply

Any incorporated Indian startup operating as a private limited company, can apply through the VergeCloud Dhruva programme page at https://www.vergecloud.com/lp/dhruva/. The VergeCloud team responds within 24 hours of submission. Applications close on 30th June 2026. The jury reviews on a rolling basis, so earlier submissions move faster.

“I am pleased to announce that this collaboration with KDEM marks an important step toward strengthening India’s startup ecosystem. At VergeCloud, we believe that every startup should have access to world-class cloud security and high-performance infrastructure from day one. Through this initiative, we aim to empower startups across Karnataka and beyond to scale securely, innovate faster, and build globally competitive digital products,” said Rahul Raj Singh, Managing Director and CRO, VergeCloud Pvt. Ltd.

Business Wire India

Boomi, the data activation company, today announced Citycare Property has streamlined its HR and employee management processes using the Boomi Enterprise Platform, resulting in faster onboarding times, improved data quality, and increased employee satisfaction.

 

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Citycare Property is a New Zealand-owned social infrastructure organisation that delivers critical services — building, maintaining, operating, and renewing essential infrastructure — to central and local governments nationwide. To support continuing growth and business evolution, Citycare Property wanted to modernise its human resources processes and systems.

 

Citycare Property implemented a new Human Resources Information System (HRIS) platform. The organisation needed to ensure employee management processes were seamless across all systems – including HR, payroll, and IT platforms – while also having a consistent, unified view of its workforce. This connectivity would ensure high data integrity and security standards were met while supporting efficient onboarding, offboarding, and ongoing HR operations. Citycare Property engaged Boomi partner Adaptiv to identify and implement a solution to provide that connectivity.

 

 

“Onboarding a new hire, setting up their account, and getting them active in our systems used to eat up days of work,” said Adam Doocey, CIO, Citycare Property. “Prior to doing the integrations, visibility into where someone was in the process wasn’t always straightforward. The Adaptiv team was willing to set the technology aside and talk to our people.”

 

 

To address Citycare Property’s integration challenges, Adaptiv implemented the Boomi Enterprise Platform’s Data Hub and Integration capabilities. This established a single, unified view of each employee across all platforms, introducing a consistent framework and meaningfully improving the accuracy and reliability of its workforce data changes — onboarding, role transitions, offboarding — regardless of the platform in use. All updates are automatically reflected across HR, payroll, and IT systems, enabling efficient, secure changes without disrupting day-to-day operations, which provides a scalable foundation to support future growth..

 

 

“We felt that Boomi, with its integration and master data capabilities, was a great fit for Citycare because it enabled us to put the employee at the center of the integration,“ said Philip Durrant, Principal Consultant, Adaptiv. “Use of the Boomi platform balanced the immediate requirements of the project with a future facing view for Citycare by enabling additional systems to be plugged into Boomi Data Hub with minimal rework to the original system as delivered.”

 

 

By centralising and synchronising data across all platforms, Boomi delivered measurable improvements across Citycare Property’s HR function. Onboarding timelines were reduced, enabling new employees to be activated in systems far more quickly and efficiently. Meanwhile, HR processes became notably smoother and more dependable, which was noticed by employees as their satisfaction increased.

 

 

“Boomi has given us a degree of visibility that we’ve never had before,” said Doocey. “We’ve seen an improvement in the time it takes to get an employee from registering in our HR system to being active across all of our systems. We’ve also seen a real lift in data quality in the downstream systems – historically, when issues arose, staff would often work around them by manually adjusting the data. Implementing Boomi has put an end to that practice.”

 

 

David Irecki, Chief Technology Officer, APJ at Boomi, said, “Citycare Property has proven that putting the employee at the centre of your integration strategy delivers real, measurable results for the entire organisation. In partnership with Adaptiv, Boomi is proud to support Citycare’s workforce modernisation and provide the data foundation that keeps their operations running smoothly.”

 

 

Additional Resources

 

 

• Hear from Boomi’s global customers
• Follow Boomi on X, LinkedIn, Facebook, and YouTube

 

About Boomi

 

Boomi, the data activation company for AI, powers the agentic enterprise by bringing data to life across the business. The Boomi Enterprise Platform is the active data foundation that delivers essential agentic infrastructure to drive agentic transformation. By unifying agent design and governance, API and MCP management, integration and automation, and data management into a single platform, Boomi enables organizations to harness the power of AI with secure, scalable connectivity. Trusted by over 30,000 customers and supported by a network of 800+ partners, Boomi helps organizations of all sizes achieve agility, efficiency, and innovation at scale. Discover more at boomi.com.

 

 

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Business Wire India

 

• Merck Foundation declared Ghana First Lady as the Ambassador of “More Than a Mother” to build healthcare capacity, break infertility stigma, and support girl education.

 

Merck Foundation, the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany officially launched their Educating Linda program in Ghana in partnership with The First Lady of the Republic of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA.

 

Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej (Ret.), CEO of Merck Foundation and President of “More Than a Mother” Campaign said, “It is a great pleasure to meet our long-term partner and my dear sister, The First Lady of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, to officially launch programs, Educating Linda and Scholarships Program, in partnership with her office and the Lordina Foundation, to support girl education in the country.

 

As a part of Educating Linda, we are providing annual scholarships to 40 high-performing yet underprivileged Ghanian schoolgirls, till they finish their education. Our aim is to ensure that financial challenges never stand in the way of their dreams and potential. We strongly believe that educating a girl empowers not only her, but also her family, community, and future generations.”

 

H.E. Mrs. LORDINA DRAMANI MAHAMA, First Lady of Ghana & Ambassador of “Merck Foundation More Than a Mother”, expressed, “I am very happy to welcome the Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO to our country. We officially launched the Merck Foundation Educating Linda program, through which we are providing annual scholarships to our 40 deserving schoolgirls to support their education until they graduate. This program is very close to my heart, as I strongly believe that educating girls contributes significantly to the social and economic development of our nation.”

 

During the program, the Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO, together with the First Lady of Ghana, took the opportunity to meet and encourage the Ghanian schoolgirls who are the beneficiaries of the Educating Linda program, and to hear directly from them and their parents about the impact the scholarships have had on their lives.

 

Merck Foundation together with Ghana First Lady has also provided 257 scholarships for Ghanian healthcare providers in 44 critical and underserved specialties; including Fertility, Embryology, Sexual & Reproductive Care, Urology, Women’s Health, Family Medicine, Diabetes, Endocrinology, Preventive Cardiovascular and Obesity & Weight Management, Oncology, Cancer Care, Acute Medicine, Respiratory Care, Critical care, General Surgery, Trauma and Orthopaedics, Psychiatry, Dermatology, Emergency & Resuscitation Medicine, Gastroenterology, Infectious diseases, Neurology, Neurosurgery, Neuroimaging for Research, Pain Management, Rheumatology, Neonatal Medicine, Paediatrics and Child Health, Care of the Older Person and more.

 

During the visit, Merck Foundation also conducted their Alumni Summit 2026, to acknowledge and meet their Alumni. Moreover, they also met and recognized the Merck Foundation Awards Winners of 2024 and 2025.

 

The Educating Linda program by Merck Foundation in partnership with African First Ladies, has provided more than 1,500 annual scholarships for schoolgirls across 21 African countries, including Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Gabon, The Gambia, Ghana, Kenya, Liberia, Malawi, Mauritius, Namibia, Nigeria, São Tomé and Príncipe, Tanzania, Togo, Zambia, Zimbabwe, and others. The program also ensures that thousands of schoolgirls across Africa receive essential school supplies, removing further practical obstacles to their education.

 

“When a girl is educated, entire nation is empowered. Educated girls grow into empowered women, who drive prosperity, strengthen families, and advance nations. That is the vision behind everything we do: Girl Education today for Women Empowerment tomorrow,” said Dr. Kelej.

 

Merck Foundation, in partnership with the First Lady of Ghana has also launched Seven Children’s Storybooks: “More Than a Mother”, “Educating Linda”, “Jackline’s Rescue”, “Not Who You Are”, “Ride into the Future”, “Sugar Free Jude”, “Mark’s Pressure” and “Ray of Hope”. These storybooks address critical social and health issues, and thousands of copies of these storybooks have been distributed to schoolchildren across Ghana.

 

Merck Foundation and the First Lady of Ghana also annually launch their 8 important awards for best media, film, fashion designs and songs. 127 winners of these awards from Ghana have been celebrated so far.

 

Together they also annually conduct the Online Merck Foundation Health Media Training Program, enabling Ghanian journalists to be equipped to be the voice of the voiceless and report responsibly and effectively on sensitive subjects including infertility, child marriage, gender-based violence, diabetes, and hypertension.

 

Details of the Awards:

1. Merck Foundation Africa Media Recognition Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026: Media representatives and media students are invited to showcase their work to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30^th September 2026.

 

2. Merck Foundation Film Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to address one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30^th September 2026.

 

3. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to raise awareness about one or more of the following social issues such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30^th September 2026.

 

4. Merck Foundation Song Awards “More Than a Mother” 2026: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to address one or more of the following social issues, such as: Breaking Infertility Stigma, Supporting Girl Education, Women Empowerment, Ending Child Marriage, Ending FGM, and/ or Stopping GBV at all levels.

Submission deadline: 30^th September 2026.

 

5. Merck Foundation Media Recognition Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: Media representatives are invited to showcase their work through strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30^th October 2026.

 

6. Merck Foundation Film Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Filmmakers, Students of Film Making Training Institutions, or Young Talents of Africa are invited to create and share a long or short FILMS, either drama, documentary, or docudrama to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle raise awareness about prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30^th October 2026.

 

7. Merck Foundation Fashion Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Fashion Students and Designers are invited to create and share designs to deliver strong and influential messages to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30^th October 2026.

 

8. Merck Foundation Song Awards 2026 “Diabetes & Hypertension”: All African Singers and Musical Artists are invited to create and share a SONG with the aim to promote a healthy lifestyle and raise awareness about the prevention and early detection of Diabetes and Hypertension.

Submission deadline: 30^th October 2026.

 

Apply here: https://merck-foundation.com/Awards-Online-Application-Form

 

Entries for all the awards are to be submitted via email to:

submit@merck-foundation.com

 

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Business Wire India

Infidigit, a leading AI-enabled digital growth partner, has been recognised by multiple awards for its campaign for Mochi Shoes. It clearly demonstrated how content built for user intent and AI discovery can drive measurable organic growth.

The Shift to AI Discovery

As search behaviour evolves into AI-powered discovery environments, brands are evaluated earlier in the journey, often before a click happens. For Mochi Shoes, the opportunity was to strengthen presence across these discovery moments while scaling organic visibility without paid media dependence.

A Content-First Strategy

Infidigit built a structured content ecosystem aligned with user journeys and machine understanding, starting with a deep evaluation of over 500 pages across content depth, intent alignment, and discoverability. This was expanded through AI-driven keyword mapping and interconnected content across blogs, category pages, and landing experiences, ensuring Mochi Shoes surfaced consistently across search engines, AI Overviews, and LLM-powered interfaces.

Measurable Impact and Industry Recognition

Between April 2024 and March 2025, Mochi Shoes recorded a 23.5% increase in organic clicks and 78.5% growth in impressions across high-intent fashion and footwear queries, entirely without paid media. The campaign earned Excellence in Innovation in AI-Powered Content at the FE BrandWagon Ace Awards 2025 and a Silver award for Best Blogs and Website Content at the BW Next-Gen DigiContent Awards 2026.

Kaushal Thakkar, Founder and CEO, Infidigit, said: “Content plays a critical role in shaping brand visibility in the evolving search ecosystem. When built with structured intent and strong search fundamentals, it improves discoverability in traditional search and strengthens presence across AI-driven discovery platforms.”

Rohit Shiva, Head, D2C E-commerce, Mochi Shoes, added: “Mochi Shoes has secured multiple industry awards following a strategic framework that resulted in substantial growth across search and AI visibility. We value the commendable efforts of the Infidigit team, whose expertise in high-performance content continues to drive exceptional results.”

The outcome reinforces Infidigit’s belief that well-structured, user-first content is key to building visibility in an increasingly AI-influenced search ecosystem.

Business Wire India

Pennant Technologies, an agile and innovative financial technology company, today announced that it has been Certified™ as a Great Place To Work® in India for the fourth consecutive year in a row.

This prestigious recognition is based entirely on employee feedback, reflecting how consistently Associates experience a high-trust workplace at Pennant. It is widely regarded as one of the most rigorous benchmarks of organisational culture and employee trust.

“Being certified as a Great Place To Work® for the fourth consecutive year is a strong validation of the trust our Associates place in us,” said Ravi Datla, CHRO, Pennant Technologies. “Our core values, Passion, Innovation, Commitment, Accountability, and Integrity, are deeply embedded into our everyday practices through transparent policies, structured processes, and continuous listening.”

Pennant continues to invest in building a strong learning-driven and growth-oriented work environment that enables associates to continuously enhance their capabilities and accelerate their professional journey. It places significant emphasis on structured onboarding, mentorship and manager connect programs, role-based learning journeys, knowledge sharing initiatives, transparent performance systems, and recognition platforms. Its culture, anchored in strong engineering discipline, innovation and deep financial technology expertise, provides opportunities for continuous learning, cross-functional exposure, and accelerated career progression based on capability, contribution, and ownership.

As Pennant continues its growth journey, it remains committed to fostering a culture of continuous learning, and collaboration, thereby strengthening its position as a preferred destination for professionals aspiring to build long-term careers in the financial technology Product Engineering.

Discover what makes Pennant a great place to work and explore career opportunities at: https://www.pennanttech.com/careers/.

Business Wire India

JEOL Ltd. (President & CEO: Izumi Oi) has developed the “LazEdge”, an SEM system equipped with a laser processing system, and begins sales on May 25, 2026.
Cross-section preparation instruments such as the focused ion beam system (FIB system), are widely used in science and technology fields across research institutes, universities, and industries. In recent years, demand is increasing for a system that can process large-areas at a high speed, while achieving high-quality of the processed surface. “LazEdge” is an instrument integrating JEOL’s SEM with the laser technology proprietary of Hamamatsu Photonics K.K., and enables laser processing inside the specimen chamber of the electron microscope.
This system enables high-quality cross-section specimens produced through high-speed, large-area processing to be transferred seamlessly to subsequent analyses, such as SEM observation, elemental analysis, and crystal orientation analysis, without exposure to the external environment. As a result, it meets a wide range of analytical needs, including metal specimen analysis, battery analysis requiring air-isolation, and semiconductor failure analysis requiring high-speed cross-sectioning.

 

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[Main Features]

 

1. High-quality cross-sectioning inside the specimen chamber
   By integrating a laser processing system into the SEM, LazEdge achieves high-quality cross-sectioning of large-areas with reduced LIPSS structures at a high speed in the specimen chamber, through the use of a proprietary optical system that enables phase modulation of the laser beam spatially.
2. Stable and clean processing enabled by “LazEdge Shield”
   The proprietary shielding technology “LazEdge Shield”, minimizes debris generated during processing from scattering, and achieves clean processing without the contamination of detectors, columns, and specimen chamber walls. Moreover, the laser system can simultaneously focus on the specimen processing position and the laser irradiation position on the shield. This technology allows for processing and cleaning of the shield (contamination prevention) at the same time. These technologies provide high-quality cross-sectioning while always maintaining stable power.
3. Seamless, high-throughput processing and observation
   By installing a shield inside the SEM specimen chamber and performing the processing within the chamber, it is possible to carry out both processing and observation seamlessly and with high throughput. For example, in EBSD measurements, laser processing alone can produce cross-section with sufficient quality for EBSD measurement. By automatically repeating the processing and measurement, 3D EBSD acquisition is also possible.

 

[Sales target] 10 units/year

 

Related link
Product Information: LazEdge Laser SEM system
https://www.jeol.com/products/scientific/sem/lazedge.php

 

 

JEOL Ltd.
3-1-2, Musashino, Akishima, Tokyo, 196-8558, Japan
Izumi Oi, President & CEO
(Stock code: 6951, Tokyo Stock Exchange Prime Market)
www.jeol.com

 

 

 

 

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Business Wire India

The global Indian restaurant industry will converge in London on May 28, 2026, as the Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards makes its international debut at the iconic Royal Lancaster London during India Week 2026.

Organized by Scale Media International Ltd (UK), in association with Franchise India and Entrepreneur Asia Pacific, and powered by Restaurant India, the platform marks the global expansion of one of the hospitality sector’s most influential business ecosystems.

The launch comes at a defining moment for Indian cuisine globally. The UK today is home to more than 12,000 Indian restaurants, contributing an estimated £4–5 billion annually to the economy while supporting over 100,000 jobs across the hospitality sector. Over the years, Indian cuisine has evolved far beyond the traditional curry house model into a globally respected category spanning Michelin-starred dining, premium casual concepts, chef-led brands, experiential hospitality, and scalable international restaurant businesses.

Globally, Indian gastronomy is witnessing unprecedented momentum driven by diaspora demand, rising international tourism, premiumisation, digital food ecosystems, and cross-border franchising opportunities. From London, Dubai, and Singapore to Toronto, New York, and Sydney, Indian restaurant brands are increasingly emerging as influential global hospitality businesses attracting investors, consumers, and media attention worldwide.

The London edition marks the beginning of a larger international vision by Scale Media International Ltd, Franchise India, Entrepreneur APAC, and Restaurant India to build a global platform connecting the Indian restaurant and hospitality ecosystem across major international business and culinary hubs worldwide. Following London, the initiative plans to expand into other key global markets and international food capitals over the coming years.

For over 15 years, Restaurant India has served as a leading business intelligence and networking platform for the foodservice and hospitality industry, connecting restaurateurs, investors, chefs, hospitality leaders, and emerging brands across India’s rapidly evolving restaurant ecosystem. The London edition now extends that legacy onto the international stage.

The Indian Restaurant Congress & Awards London 2026 will bring together Michelin-starred chefs, global restaurateurs, hospitality innovators, investors, foodservice brands, and industry decision-makers to discuss the future of restaurants, global expansion, technology, consumer trends, and the rise of Indian gastronomy as a worldwide business category.

An Elite Global Speaker Lineup

The inaugural London edition features an influential lineup of culinary leaders and hospitality pioneers, including:

• Atul Kochhar — Two-Time Michelin-Starred Chef & Restaurateur
• Vivek Singh — CEO & Executive Chef, Cinnamon Collection
• Cyrus Todiwala OBE, DL — Chef & Restaurateur, Café Spice Namasté
• Romy Gill MBE — Chef, Restaurateur & Author
• Sameer Taneja — Executive Chef, Benares London
• Sanjay Anand MBE — Chairman & Founder, Madhu’s
• Anjan Chatterjee — Founder, Speciality Restaurants
• Kate Alexander — Head of Food & Commercial Channels, Nestlé Professional UK & Ireland

alongside leading chefs, operators, hospitality executives, investors, and global food entrepreneurs from the UK, India, and international markets.

Strategic Conversations Shaping the Future of Hospitality

The Congress will feature high-impact leadership sessions focused on:

• Global expansion and restaurant franchising
• Premiumisation of Indian cuisine
• AI and technology in hospitality
• Experiential dining and evolving consumer behavior
• Investment opportunities in foodservice
• Sustainability and future-ready restaurant operations
• Scaling Indian brands internationally

A major highlight of the evening will be the international unveiling of the Entrepreneur Restaurateur Magazine — a premium global publication spotlighting the entrepreneurs, chefs, brands, and business models redefining the future of Indian hospitality worldwide.

The evening will culminate with the prestigious Indian Restaurant Awards 2026, regarded among the industry’s most respected recognitions for excellence in hospitality, culinary innovation, and restaurant leadership. The awards process is independently tabulated by Ernst & Young (EY).

Strategic Industry Partnerships

The global edition is supported by leading industry partners, including Cobra Beer as Official Beer Partner, Heer as Session Partner, and PR UK as Official PR Partner, strengthening the platform’s international business and media outreach.

“This global edition represents more than an event — it marks the international rise of Indian gastronomy as a serious business and cultural force,” said Sachin Marya, Editorial Director, Restaurant India. “London is the perfect starting point for building a global platform that connects chefs, restaurant brands, investors, and hospitality leaders shaping the future of the industry worldwide.”

Co-located with India Week 2026, the Congress will serve as a key hospitality and business gathering within the broader UK–India dialogue around trade, entrepreneurship, culture, and innovation.

Event Details

Date: May 28, 2026
Venue: Royal Lancaster London, Lancaster Terrace, London W2 2TY
Time: 6:00 PM – 10:30 PM BST
Website: www.restaurantindia.in/global/

Business Wire India

LTM, the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest enterprises, has entered a strategic partnership with SSP Group, a leading operator of food and beverage outlets in travel locations worldwide. Through this AI-powered partnership, LTM will deliver modernized, end-to-end IT infrastructure support and enhanced application maintenance services to SSP Group.

 

As part of this engagement, LTM will leverage its advanced AI capabilities including its BlueVerse ecosystem to help SSP manage operational risks, simplify infrastructure and application complexities, and drive business efficiency and agility. Additionally, the collaboration will focus on enabling data-driven decision-making, accelerating innovation through automation, delivering scalable solutions that enhance customer experience, and driving cost optimization through AI automation and simplification.

 

“As we continue to advance our IT capabilities, having a trusted partner like LTM with deep domain expertise and a focus on AI-led innovation will help us accelerate our transformation, enhance efficiency, improve support operations and deliver greater value to our customers,” said Jon Wood, Chief Digital and Technology Officer, SSP Group.

 

“We are proud to partner with SSP Group in their digital transformation journey. With BlueVerse, and AI-first approach as well as a deep understanding of SSP’ market, we are committed to being a key enabler in their IT support and modernization initiatives,” said Manju Kygonahally, Chief Business Officer – Europe, LTM.

 

In the long run, LTM will support SSP’s transition to an intelligent and streamlined IT infrastructure that supports its global network.