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Smiths Detection, a global leader in threat detection and screening solutions, today announces the sale of its 2,000^th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX, an industry-leading 3D X-ray scanner with high-resolution 3D computed tomography images and intelligent AI-driven automatic detection capabilities.

 

The HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is deployed across over 100 airports in Europe, Asia-Pacific, the Middle East and the Americas. Operational experience across these regions has demonstrated consistent benefits for airports and passengers alike. Fewer false alarms mean faster, more reliable screening, and as threat profiles change, the technology keeps pace, strengthening security resilience over time. Meanwhile, in eligible locations, passengers no longer need to remove laptops or liquids from their bags, a small change that has a real impact on congestion at security checkpoints.

 

 

Matt Clark, VP Commercial at Smiths Detection, said: “The sale of our 2,000^th HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a powerful endorsement of the trust airports around the world place in Smiths Detection. Our technology is helping airports improve passenger flow, strengthen security outcomes and stay ahead of evolving threats through intelligent, AI-enabled screening solutions. This exciting milestone underscores Smiths Detection’s engineering heritage, sustained investment in innovation and our commitment to creating a better passenger experience.”

 

 

With thousands of systems installed worldwide, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX has become the global benchmark for aviation security screening. Its proven performance, reliability and upgradeability have made it the scanner of choice for airports seeking to enhance security while delivering a best-in-class passenger experience. Backed by an industry-leading training and aftercare programme, the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is designed to meet the demands of today’s airports and adapt to those of tomorrow.

 

 

Smiths Detection will be showcasing the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX at the upcoming Passenger Terminal Expo. Visitors can see a live demonstration of the system in action and discover how its 3D screening technology is transforming checkpoint performance and enhancing security outcomes worldwide.

 

 

About Smiths Detection

 

 

Smiths Detection is a global authority on threat detection and screening technologies, delivering solutions for aviation, ports and borders, urban security and defence. With decades of expertise and a relentless focus on innovation, Smiths Detection helps protect people and infrastructure while enabling the safe and efficient movement of passengers worldwide.

 

 

About the HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX

 

 

HI-SCAN 6040 CTiX is a standards-led checkpoint CT platform with more than 2,000 deployments worldwide. It combines advanced 3D imaging and automatic explosives detection to support compliant screening and operator decisions at pace, and integrates into a complete checkpoint ecosystem of CT, lanes and software. Upgradeability and adaptive AI support long-term value as operational needs and regulations evolve. Any changes to divestment, including liquids, remain subject to local authority requirements.

 

 

 

 

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DataArt, a global software engineering firm that delivers breakthrough data, analytics, and AI platforms, has partnered with CHRIST (Deemed to be University), Bangalore Yeshwanthpur Campus, to launch IT Museum – India, a new digital platform dedicated to preserving India’s rich information technology heritage. Officially inaugurated in February at the KEC Auditorium in the presence of His Grace Archbishop Raphy Manjaly of the Archdiocese of Agra, the initiative emphasizes both its academic and cultural significance.

Developed in collaboration with the Departments of Computer Science, Media Studies, and the Centre for Digital Learning at CHRIST University, IT Museum – India is designed to highlight India’s contributions to information technology, from early computing milestones to contemporary innovation. The project reflects a shared commitment to documenting technological progress, indigenous knowledge systems, local engineering culture, and the evolving relationship between society and computation.

The platform operates as a dedicated website that curates research articles, case studies, historical narratives, and multimedia stories. A structured academic workflow allows contributors from multiple disciplines to submit materials that undergo a multi-stage scholarly review, ensuring authenticity, academic rigor, and long-term archival value. By combining research, storytelling, and digital preservation, the museum aims to function not only as an archive but as a living knowledge hub for students, scholars, industry professionals, and the wider public.

The launch coincided with commemorative celebrations honoring the birth anniversary of St. Kuriakose Elias Chavara, symbolically linking the preservation of intellectual heritage with CHRIST University’s longstanding educational and spiritual tradition.

“IT Museum – India is not just a repository of artifacts. It is a living, evolving digital platform,” said Alexey Pomigalov, Curator of the DataArt IT Museum. “We see this as the beginning of a long-term collaboration focused on collecting stories, archiving innovations, and expanding the narrative of India’s exceptional contribution to global IT. The initiative also resonates with our recent project Recount, Sort and Figure Out, which highlights the human and cultural impact of data processing and information technology.”

Dr. Fr Biju K C, Chief Curator of IT Museum – India, noted: “IT Museum – India is not merely a website. It is a digital tribute to India’s enduring dialogue between culture and computation, preserving the past while inspiring the future.”

Sheetal Kale, Head of DataArt India, added: “We deeply value our partnership with CHRIST University, one of our key academic collaborators in India. We have worked closely with the university through IT schools for students, educational programs, IT talks, workshops, and other joint initiatives. We are proud to expand this cooperation through IT Museum – India. While CHRIST University leads the platform, we are honored to support and inspire the project as a trusted technology partner, reflecting our commitment to the local IT engineering culture that nurtures our colleagues and collaborators.”

DataArt sees IT Museum – India as a starting point for long-term collaboration between academia and industry. Future plans include expanding the museum’s digital collections, organizing joint research and archival initiatives, increasing student participation, and developing educational programs that connect historical insights with contemporary technological innovation.

At DataArt, understanding the past is an essential part of building the future. The company remains committed to supporting initiatives that strengthen education, foster innovation, and celebrate India’s vibrant technological heritage.

For more information, please visit this page: https://itmuseum.christuniversity.in

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AKCEL Holding, a Dubai-based diversified conglomerate, and XRange Golf Entertainment will invest $100 million to launch next-generation golf entertainment venues in India as part of the AED 1 billion global expansion of the XRange platform. The move marks the group’s first major entry into India’s fast-growing sports and experiential leisure market, positioning the country as an important market in its international rollout.

 

The initiative will introduce technology-enabled golf entertainment destinations across major Indian cities that combine interactive driving ranges, digital gaming, hospitality, dining and social experiences designed for residents, tourists and corporate audiences.

 

The project will be supported by the AKCEL Growth Fund, an institutional investment platform operating within the ecosystem of the Dubai International Financial Centre (DIFC). The fund has been established by AKCEL Holding and Enlightened Minds Investments to identify and scale high-growth opportunities across real estate, technology, sports and experiential infrastructure.

 

Through this structure, the AKCEL Growth Fund will serve as the primary investment vehicle backing the development and expansion of the XRange platform, with project development led by AKCEL Realty, the real estate arm of AKCEL Holding, which is advancing projects in the UK and building its presence in the UAE real estate market.

 

India represents a significant opportunity for sports-led entertainment concepts as the country’s leisure economy expands. The country currently has more than 300 golf courses and an estimated 200,000 active golfers, while interest in organised recreational experiences continues to grow across major urban centres.

 

“India is entering a phase where sport, technology and hospitality are converging to create new leisure formats,” said Amit Kaushal, Chairman of AKCEL Holding.

 

“With rising urban incomes and growing interest in organised recreational experiences, we see strong potential to develop golf entertainment destinations designed for a new generation of consumers.”

 

Timur Kudratov, Founder of Enlightened Minds Investments, noted that the project represents the type of cross-sector platform the AKCEL Growth Fund was designed to support.

 

“This is the kind of platform the AKCEL Growth Fund was built to back, where real estate, technology and consumer demand converge into a scalable operating business. XRange is not just a venue concept; it is a modern experiential infrastructure play with clear regional and international potential,” Timur Kudratov said.

 

Founded by MG Keyser and Jake Shepherd, XRange Golf Entertainment develops venues that blend golf with interactive technology, hospitality and social experiences.

 

“India represents one of the most compelling emerging markets for next-generation sports entertainment,” said MG Keyser, Co-Founder of XRange. “The combination of a growing golf community and rising demand for social leisure experiences creates a strong foundation for this format.”

 

“India is an important part of our international expansion strategy,” added Jake Shepherd, Co-Founder of XRange. “The scale, urban growth and evolving leisure economy create favourable conditions for experiential venues that combine sport, technology and hospitality.”

 

Globally, off-course golf entertainment venues have expanded rapidly in markets such as the United States and the United Kingdom, attracting younger audiences and corporate groups through technology-driven experiences that make golf more accessible.

 

India is expected to become a key market in the long-term global rollout of the XRange golf entertainment platform.

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Laserfiche — the leading SaaS provider of intelligent content management — has been honored by CRN^®, a brand of The Channel Company, with a 5-Star Award in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide. This annual guide is an essential resource for partners seeking vendor partner programs that match their business goals and deliver high partner value.

 

As organizations navigate growing pressure to increase productivity and respond to regulatory change, Laserfiche’s AI-powered document management solutions enable users to transform operations and achieve meaningful business results at scale.

 

 

Partners that innovate with Laserfiche solutions have the opportunity to grow profits through the Laserfiche Partner Program, which equips them with the tools and resources needed to deliver customer success. Laserfiche’s partner ecosystem drives sustainable growth, delivers differentiated solutions and maximizes opportunities for both partners and their customers. Laserfiche provides comprehensive AI and cloud-deployment training resources that empower partners to identify opportunities, secure deals and deliver effective solutions with confidence.

 

 

“We are committed to equipping our partners with the comprehensive educational and marketing resources that enable them to secure profitable deals and provide transformative solutions,” said Josep Domingot, vice president of sales at Laserfiche. “A 5-star rating in the CRN Partner Program Guide certifies the work Laserfiche has done to create an expansive and profitable channel ecosystem.”

 

 

For the 2026 Partner Program Guide, the CRN research team assessed technology vendors based on the strength and breadth of their partner program offerings, including partner training and enablement, pre‑ and post‑sales support, marketing resources, technical assistance and ongoing communication. The resulting guide provides partners with meaningful insight into partner programs designed to support sustained success in a rapidly evolving channel landscape.

 

 

“Being included in the 2026 CRN Partner Program Guide reflects how today’s technology vendors are rethinking their partner programs to keep pace with a rapidly evolving channel,” said Jennifer Follett, VP, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company. “As solution providers navigate new customer demands, business models and technologies, this annual guide serves as a critical resource for identifying vendors that are investing in programs designed to drive long‑term growth and shared success. The guide delivers meaningful insight into what sets each partner program apart, helping solution providers make confident, strategic partnership decisions.”

 

 

See the 2026 Partner Program Guide at www.CRN.com/PPG. To learn more about the Laserfiche Partner Program, visit the Laserfiche website.

 

 

About Laserfiche

 

 

Laserfiche is a leading enterprise platform that helps organizations digitally transform operations and manage their content with AI-powered solutions. Through scalable workflows, customizable forms, no-code templates and AI-enabled capabilities, the Laserfiche® document management platform accelerates how business gets done. Trusted by organizations of all sizes — from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises — Laserfiche empowers teams to boost productivity, foster collaboration, and deliver a superior customer experience at scale. Headquartered in Long Beach, California, Laserfiche operates globally, with offices across North America, Europe, and Asia.

 

 

Connect with Laserfiche: Laserfiche Blog | X | LinkedIn | Facebook

 

 

About The Channel Company:

 

 

The Channel Company (TCC) is the global leader in channel growth for the world’s top technology brands. We accelerate success across strategic channels for tech vendors, solution providers, and end users with premier media brands, integrated marketing and event services, strategic consulting, and exclusive market and audience insights. TCC is a portfolio company of investment funds managed by EagleTree Capital, a New York City-based private equity firm. For more information, visit thechannelco.com.

 

 

Follow The Channel Company: X, LinkedIn and Facebook.

 

 

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Andersen Consulting expands its technology and business transformation capabilities through a Collaboration Agreement with Ambit Iberia, a consulting firm specializing in digital and regulatory solutions for the life sciences sector.

 

Founded in 2003 and headquartered in Spain, Ambit Iberia provides integrated consulting, technology, and talent solutions for pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and medical device companies. The firm supports clients in meeting evolving quality, compliance, and regulatory standards through services spanning regulatory affairs, data integrity, IT system validation, and digital transformation. Leveraging more than 20 years of industry expertise, Ambit Iberia also offers human capital and executive search services that connect organizations with specialized professionals and senior talent, enhancing efficiency and driving sustainable growth in a highly regulated environment.

 

 

“Our focus has always been on delivering specialized consulting and technology services that help pharmaceutical, medical device and biotech companies to meet the highest standards of quality and compliance,” said Brismark Antoniony Díaz, managing director of Ambit Iberia. “Collaborating with Andersen Consulting marks a pivotal step in that journey, empowering us to scale our capabilities globally and deliver the same level of excellence, compliance, and technical expertise to clients around the world.”

 

 

Global Chairman and CEO of Andersen Mark L. Vorsatz added, “Ambit Iberia embodies the innovation and precision required in today’s life sciences landscape. The firm’s expertise and commitment to regulatory excellence enhance their ability to provide multidisciplinary consulting services that connect strategy, technology, and human capital. These capabilities complement our organization’s global platform and broaden the value we deliver to clients worldwide.”

 

 

Andersen Consulting is a global consulting practice providing a comprehensive suite of services spanning corporate strategy, business, technology, and AI transformation, as well as human capital solutions. Andersen Consulting integrates with the multidimensional service model of Andersen Global, delivering world-class consulting, tax, legal, valuation, global mobility, and advisory expertise on a global platform with more than 50,000 professionals worldwide and a presence in over 1,000 locations through its member firms and collaborating firms. Andersen Consulting Holdings LP is a limited partnership and provides consulting solutions through its member firms and collaborating firms around the world.

 

 

 

 

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LTM, the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest enterprises, has been recognized as an Innovator in Avasant’s Generative AI Services 2025 RadarView™. The recognition highlights LTM’s strong capabilities in generative AI (Gen AI) and agentic AI, underpinned by robust governance, enterprise-scale platforms, and sustained investments in innovation.

According to the Avasant report, LTM stands out for its centralized Gen AI and agentic AI orchestration ecosystem, with a strong emphasis on AI governance, compliance, and responsible AI adoption. The report notes that LTM continues to strengthen its capabilities across voice AI, edge inferencing, and industry-specific agentic AI solutions, enabling enterprises to move from AI experimentation to scalable, production-grade deployments.

Avasant highlights LTM’s BlueVerse^TM ecosystem as a key differentiator, a modular platform for deploying GenAI and agentic AI that works across various enterprise systems and supports multi-cloud, multi-LLM, and multi-provider setups. The RadarView^TM report also highlighted LTM’s comprehensive AI governance and built-in guardrails for safety, compliance, and adherence to global standards, including GDPR, HIPAA, and ISO.

The report also highlights enterprise case studies demonstrating LTM’s impact on business outcomes, including faster AI risk management, improved decision-making through multi-agent systems, and higher productivity across sectors such as BFSI, manufacturing, energy, healthcare, and professional services. LTM’s strategic partnerships, AI Centers of Excellence, and Gen AI workforce programs strengthen its reputation as a reliable partner for organizations implementing GenAI at scale.

“Organizations today are focused on unlocking real value from GenAI and agentic AI at enterprise scale. Being recognized by Avasant reinforces our commitment to enabling organizations translate AI ambition into real business impact through our BlueVerse^TM ecosystem and deep industry expertise,” said Krishnan Iyer, Chief Growth Officer, LTM.

Abhisekh Satapathy, Principal Analyst, Avasant, added, “Enterprises are shifting toward AI-native operating models built around contextual intelligence, centralized governance, and scalable Gen AI deployments. However, real-world execution is constrained by data readiness gaps, integration complexity across platforms, and the need for robust operational oversight.​

LTM enables this shift through its BlueVerse^TM platform that provides centralized orchestration, governance, and deployment for Gen AI and Agentic AI applications, backed by over 1,000 ready-to-deploy AI agents, embedded LLM guardrails, and prebuilt GenAI deployment templates and solutions across ITOps, software engineering, marketing, and customer engagement. These capabilities are reinforced through partnerships with hyperscalers, LLM vendors, and Gen AI hardware providers, as well as investments in niche AI startups to strengthen capabilities in sovereign AI, voice-native Gen AI, multimodal interaction, and industry-specific multi-AI agent orchestration across sectors such as BFSI, healthcare, and retail and CPG.​

With these capabilities, LTM supports enterprises in orchestrating, governing, and deploying Gen AI and agentic AI solutions across core business workflows, strengthening its position as an Innovator in Avasant’s Generative AI Services 2025 RadarView™.​”

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SLB (NYSE: SLB) continues to closely monitor the unfolding situation in the Middle East and adapt its operations.

 

The safety and security of SLB’s employees is the highest priority, and the company has activated local and regional crisis response teams that are meeting daily. Travel to and transit through the region have been suspended, and the company has begun to demobilize operations in a few countries in response to customer actions to safeguard personnel and facilities. These measures will continue as long as necessary until the environment in the region has stabilized. SLB is working closely with local authorities and its customers to monitor the situation and will begin a phased resumption of full activity as conditions allow.

 

 

SLB revenue for the first quarter will be lower than expected, and the company expects to incur additional costs resulting in an impact of approximately 6-9 cents of earnings per diluted share for the first quarter. Given the dynamic nature of the environment, these factors could change, and we will continue to closely monitor developments and their impact.

 

 

Despite these near-term disruptions, SLB remains confident in the underlying resilience of its global business, including the Middle East. The company has dealt with numerous geopolitical crises throughout its 100-year history and has deep experience navigating these challenges while remaining focused on serving its global customer base.

 

 

About SLB

 

 

SLB (NYSE: SLB) is a global technology company that has driven energy innovation for 100 years. With a global footprint in more than 100 countries and employees representing almost twice as many nationalities, we work each day on innovating oil and gas, delivering digital at scale, decarbonizing industries, and developing and scaling new energy systems that accelerate the energy transition. Find out more at slb.com.

 

 

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This Form 8-K and the press release furnished as Exhibit 99 hereto, as well as other statements we make, contain “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the federal securities laws, which include any statements that are not historical facts. Such statements often contain words such as “expect,” “may,” “can,” “believe,” “predict,” “plan,” “potential,” “projected,” “projections,” “precursor,” “forecast,” “outlook,” “expectations,” “estimate,” “intend,” “anticipate,” “ambition,” “goal,” “target,” “scheduled,” “think,” “should,” “could,” “would,” “will,” “see,” “likely,” and other similar words. Forward-looking statements address matters that are, to varying degrees, uncertain, such as statements about our financial and performance targets and other forecasts or expectations regarding, or dependent on, our business outlook; future global economic and geopolitical conditions; future liquidity, including free cash flow; and future results of operations. These statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, changing global economic and geopolitical conditions; changes in exploration and production spending by our customers, and changes in the level of oil and natural gas exploration and development; the results of operations and financial condition of our customers and suppliers; the inability to achieve our financial and performance targets and other forecasts and expectations; the inability to achieve our net-zero carbon emissions goals or interim emissions reduction goals; general economic, geopolitical, and business conditions in key regions of the world; foreign currency risk; inflation; changes in monetary policy by governments; tariffs; pricing pressure; weather and seasonal factors; unfavorable effects of health pandemics; availability and cost of raw materials; operational modifications, delays, or cancellations; challenges in our supply chain; production declines; the extent of future charges; the inability to recognize efficiencies and other intended benefits from our business strategies and initiatives, such as digital or new energy, as well as our cost reduction strategies; changes in government regulations and regulatory requirements, including those related to offshore oil and gas exploration, radioactive sources, explosives, chemicals, and climate-related initiatives; the inability of technology to meet new challenges in exploration; the competitiveness of alternative energy sources or product substitutes; and other risks and uncertainties detailed in this Form 8-K and the presentation furnished hereto and our most recent Forms 10-K, 10-Q, and 8-K filed with or furnished to the SEC.

 

 

If one or more of these or other risks or uncertainties materialize (or the consequences of any such development changes), or should our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results or outcomes may vary materially from those reflected in our forward-looking statements. Statements in this Form 8-K and the press release furnished hereto are made as of the date hereof, and SLB disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly or revise such statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.

 

 

 

 

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Veristat, a global clinical research organization (CRO) and consultancy specializing in complex studies, announced expanded regulatory and clinical trial services to international pharmaceutical and medical device companies seeking a streamlined path into European, including the United Kingdom and Switzerland, plus Australian, Canadian, and U.S. markets. Particularly, Veristat has helped many Chinese companies – including Hansoh Pharma and CStone Pharmaceuticals – successfully navigate regional regulatory requirements and legal complexities leading to product approvals. Now, Veristat is expanding to provide comprehensive regional clinical trial support.

 

China is the world’s second-largest drug producer but has traditionally focused on domestic commercialization. Today, that is changing. Nearly half of all new drug molecules in human trials worldwide now originate from China, and Morgan Stanley projects annual revenue from Chinese-originated drugs could reach $34 billion by 2030 and $220 billion by 2040. Due to recent policy changes that open new opportunity for China, it is expected to become a major hub for licensing deals for international commercialization. But before the ‘sleeping giant’ can awaken, it needs regulatory and, sometimes, clinical development support in local markets.

 

Veristat provides Chinese drug and device companies with trusted regulatory services to bring novel therapies already approved domestically through regional regulatory pathways for approval across Europe, the UK, Switzerland, the US, Canada, and Australia. The American-based CRO has extensive experience preparing, submitting, and obtaining approvals for Marketing Authorization Applications (MAA) and New Drug Applications (NDAs), often based largely on foreign data. Veristat can also serve as the applicant to enable companies without a legal presence in these regions to quickly and efficiently submit their regulatory dossiers.

 

“Veristat has the deep understanding of the regulatory landscape needed to support foreign organizations with entry to key markets. Our team really enjoyed working with the Veristat team, as they always supported with prompt responses, flexibility, and recommendations on problem-solving,” said Li Zhang, Regulatory Affairs at CStone Pharmaceuticals.

 

Veristat’s multidisciplinary team conducts a thorough Gap Analysis of each customer’s data package, recommends the most efficient regulatory strategy, and guides the best path to approval across countries. This includes identifying and generating any additional analyses required, as well as compiling or developing the necessary data for submission to the relevant agencies. For instance, Veristat offers comprehensive clinical trial execution support for foreign companies whose domestic clinical trial data is not sufficient for local regulatory requirements.

 

“Veristat has had tremendous success for China-based customers recently, securing approvals in the US, EU, and UK. These successes were achieved through comprehensive dossier development and effective negotiations with EMA, MHRA, and FDA,” explained Daphne Smyth, Vice President of Global Regulatory Affairs at Veristat. “We also support subsequent submissions in Canada, Switzerland, Australia, and other regions globally, and provide comprehensive assistance throughout the entire agency review process.”

 

Between 2020 and 2025, Veristat submitted 68 initial INDs and DMFs, 10 initial Food and Drug Administration (FDA) marketing applications, and 8 initial EMA/MHRA/Swissmedic marketing applications. With 30 years of supporting more than 100 regulatory approvals, the full-service CRO has deep experience in rare disease, neurological disease, oncology, and advanced medicines including cell and gene therapies.

 

Veristat will be attending BIO China (March 12-14) and CMAC (March 18-20) both in Suzhou, China, where companies can learn more about its international service offering. Email Lorenzo.scalise@veristat.com to arrange a meeting.

 

About Veristat

 

Veristat is a full-service CRO and consultancy that helps life sciences companies bring novel therapies to market fast. With 30 years of experience and support in more than 100 regulatory approvals and deep expertise in rare disease, neurological disease, oncology, and advanced therapies, Veristat integrates strategic planning, regulatory insight, and trial execution to overcome complex challenges and accelerate success. From early planning through approval, Veristat delivers tailored solutions that drive meaningful outcomes for patients worldwide.

 

 

 

 

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Highlights

 

• Agreement builds on existing Chiesi-Bespak collaboration, reinforcing a trusted relationship as Chiesi works to evolve a portfolio of extrafine formulation Carbon Minimal Inhalers¹, ensuring patients retain continuity of care while reducing carbon emissions
• Bespak’s leadership in low-GWP propellant inhaler manufacturing along with significant expansion at its Holmes Chapel site strengthens Chiesi’s global supply chain resilience
• Partnership aligns with the science-based climate commitments of both companies

 

Chiesi Group (“Chiesi”), the international research focused biopharmaceutical company and a certified B Corp, and Bespak, the specialist inhalation CDMO focused on pulmonary and nasal drug delivery, today announced an expansion of their long-standing partnership, increasing pressurized metered dose inhaler (pMDI) manufacturing capacity at Bespak’s Holmes Chapel site to support the next phase of Chiesi’s Carbon Minimal Inhaler (CMI) program.

 

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Building on years of collaboration, the agreement reflects a shared long-term vision: delivering lower carbon inhaled therapies through CMIs at scale, without compromising clinical choice or continuity of care for patients. Both companies are committed to addressing climate change through measurable, science-based action. Chiesi’s ambition to reach Net Zero targets by 2035, and Bespak’s validated decarbonization roadmap, underpin a partnership grounded in shared sustainability principles.

 

Maria Paola Chiesi, Chiesi Group Vice Chair, said: “At Chiesi, sustainability is not an add-on; it is a commitment that guides our strategic choices. We know that inhalers are essential treatments, and that the environmental impact associated with them must be addressed without shifting the burden onto patients. The partnership with Bespak reinforces our efforts to reduce emissions across the value chain, while protecting access, quality and trust. Climate action and patient care must continue to advance hand in hand.”

 

 

To meet the needs of patients and reduce impact on the environment, Chiesi is working to be the only company to offer a portfolio of extrafine formulation Carbon Minimal Inhalers, including both dry powder inhalers (DPIs) and next generation propellant pMDIs. Chiesi’s CMI program is designed to significantly reduce the carbon footprint of pMDIs by up to 90%, through the transition to a next-generation, low global warming potential (GWP) propellant, while maintaining established treatment options and device familiarity for patients. Reinforcing the partnership with Bespak adds industrial scale and resilience to Chiesi’s journey, supporting a phased and responsible transition.

 

 

The expanded collaboration further strengthens Bespak’s position at the forefront of the global industry’s transition to next-generation, low-GWP propellants, and its Holmes Chapel site as a specialist pMDI manufacturing hub within the global pharmaceutical supply chain. Positioned in the North West of England’s inhalation R&D and manufacturing cluster, the site contributes high value skills, advanced technical expertise and long-term investment in sustainable inhaler manufacturing, for the benefit of patients and healthcare systems worldwide.

 

 

Giuseppe Accogli, Chiesi Group CEO, added:“This agreement strengthens an already established partnership with Bespak, and is a concrete example of how we translate our ambition into action. By working with trusted partners across our value chain, we can deliver sustainable innovation at scale while ensuring that patients receive their needed therapies.”

 

 

Chris Hirst, Bespak CEO, said: “Our collaboration with Chiesi has grown over time around a shared commitment to patient safety, technical excellence and sustainability. By deepening this partnership, we are accelerating the transition to low carbon pMDIs and reinforcing the UK’s role as a center of excellence for sustainable inhalation manufacturing. This is a position being recognized by the wider industry, leading to our Holmes Chapel site being selected as a key source of supply by leading brand owners like Chiesi, cementing our role as a strategic supply chain partner for the next generation propellant inhalers and innovative nasally-delivered therapies.”

 

 

About Chiesi Group

 

 

Chiesi is a research-oriented international biopharmaceutical group that develops and markets innovative therapeutic solutions in respiratory health, rare diseases, and specialty care. The company’s mission is to improve people’s quality of life and act responsibly towards both the community and the environment. By adopting the legal form of Benefit Corporation in Italy, the US, France and Colombia, Chiesi’s commitment to creating shared value for society as a whole is legally binding and central to company-wide decision-making. As a certified B Corp since 2019, Chiesi is part of a global community of businesses that meet high standards of social and environmental impact. The company aims to reach Net-Zero greenhouse gases (GHG) emissions by 2035. With 90 years of experience, Chiesi is headquartered in Parma (Italy), with 31 affiliates worldwide, and counts more than 7,500 employees. The Group’s research and development center in Parma works alongside 6 other important R&D hubs in France, the US, Canada, China, the UK, and Sweden.

 

 

For more information, visit chiesi.com or the website of your local Chiesi affiliate.

 

 

About Bespak

 

 

Bespak is a specialist inhalation contract development and manufacturing organisation (CDMO) focused on pulmonary and nasal drug delivery. Trusted by the world’s leading pharmaceutical companies, Bespak delivers end-to-end capabilities across product development, clinical supply and commercial manufacturing of inhaled therapies for global supply.

 

 

Headquartered in Holmes Chapel, UK, with specialist manufacturing sites in Holmes Chapel and King’s Lynn, UK, Bespak develops and supplies pressurised metered dose inhaler (pMDI) products, valves and actuators, complex dry powder inhaler (DPI) devices, nasal products and devices, and supports emerging inhalation technologies, including innovative soft mist systems.

 

 

Sustainability underpins every step of how Bespak operates and innovates. The company has taken clear and measurable steps to align with key United Nations (UN) Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), is a signatory of the United Nations Global Compact (UNGC) and has set approved net-zero and near-term company-wide emissions targets with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi).

 

 

Through collaboration and targeted investment, Bespak is accelerating the industry’s transition to more sustainable inhaled medicines.

 

 

Built on a long history of inhalation experience and ready for the future, Bespak is a long-term innovation partner creating lasting impact for patients and the planet.

 

 

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1 In a limited number of countries, including the United Kingdom, non‑extrafine products will also be transitioned to CMI.

 

 

 

 

 

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• NTT DATA drives success in healthcare, manufacturing and other sectors with NVIDIA-powered technologies
• NTT DATA AI solutions now integrate NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, including NVIDIA NeMo and NIM Microservices to create a full-stack, production-ready, GPU-accelerated agentic AI platform

 

NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, announced an initiative to deliver NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI factories that drive innovation and operational excellence for organizations worldwide. NTT DATA’s new enterprise AI factories provide full-stack, domain-specific solutions that integrate data, infrastructure, workflows and governance to give organizations a repeatable and production-ready operating model for enterprise AI.

 

NTT DATA enterprise AI factories, powered by NVIDIA, are adaptive, intelligent and automated ecosystems designed to help clients accelerate return on investment by scaling enterprise AI efficiently and managing the full AI lifecycle end to end. The company’s new enterprise AI factories integrate the NVIDIA AI infrastructure—combining GPU-accelerated computing and high-performance networking—with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, including NVIDIA NIM microservices, to deliver high‑throughput, low‑latency AI that can be deployed consistently across cloud, data center and edge environments. Through NTT DATA’s advanced solutions and services, this enables scalable model training, inference and enterprise AI application development.

 

 

Building on NTT DATA’s end-to-end capabilities and deep industry expertise, the NVIDIA-powered enterprise AI factories are purpose-built to meet domain-specific requirements at industry scale. This enables organizations to drive faster innovation, optimize operations, enhance knowledge management and support data-driven decision-making while reducing risk and time to value.

 

 

“Visionary enterprises are redesigning core workflows end to end with AI, and they need trusted partners working in unison to achieve transformative and measurable results,” said Abhijit Dubey, CEO, NTT DATA, Inc. “By integrating NVIDIA technologies into our enterprise AI factories, we’re giving clients a powerful, standardized and secure environment to adopt agentic AI with measurable returns from the start.”

 

 

NTT DATA Real-World Deployments Demonstrate Measurable Impact

 

 

Early adopters are demonstrating how NTT DATA is deploying NVIDIA AI infrastructure to translate advanced AI capabilities into real-world, domain-specific impact. Examples include:

 

 

• Healthcare: A leading cancer-research hospital is working with NTT DATA and Dell to use NVIDIA HGX platforms for advanced radiology analysis and rapid model evaluation, supporting clinical research and diagnostic workflows.
• Automotive Manufacturing: A global automotive supplier partnered with NTT DATA to accelerate smart factory modernization using GPU as a Service powered by NVIDIA AI infrastructure. This manufacturer reduced production setup time from months to days by validating workloads on bare metal and then scaling them via an AI-factory architecture.
• Technology Manufacturing: A U.S.-based advanced manufacturing company is working with NTT DATA to virtually validate a next-generation battery production line using NVIDIA-accelerated simulation and 3D visualization. Modeling material flow, automation logic and production scenarios before physical deployment reduces commissioning risk, improves throughput and establishes a scalable foundation for future digital factory expansion.

 

 

NTT DATA Integrates NVIDIA NeMo and NIM Microservices

 

NTT DATA also has expanded NTT DATA AI solutions by integrating NVIDIA NeMo, a modular software suite for building, customizing, and managing enterprise-scale agentic AI systems on GPU-accelerated infrastructure, and NVIDIA NIM microservices, which provide prebuilt, GPU‑optimized containers with industry‑standard APIs for fast, reliable deployment of AI applications at scale.

 

 

NTT DATA offers integrated, prequalified GenAI prototypes and solutions that standardize output, minimize complexity, reduce risk, speed adoption and accelerate return. With the integration of NeMo and NIM, NTT DATA AI solutions provide a full-stack, production-ready, GPU-accelerated AI agent platform.

 

 

“Organizations worldwide are moving from isolated model adoption to intelligent AI solutions and platforms, often complementing GenAI with agents that reason, act and adapt within enterprise systems,” said Yutaka Sasaki, President and CEO, NTT DATA Group. “Embedding NVIDIA technologies into our platforms accelerates innovation while giving clients the performance, control and compliance they require.”

 

 

“Enterprises are now seeking robust, scalable platforms that can successfully transition their AI initiatives from pilot projects to full-scale production,” said John Fanelli, Vice President, Enterprise Software, NVIDIA. “NTT DATA’s AI factory offerings, built on the NVIDIA full-stack platform, provide clients with the domain-specific solutions needed to confidently achieve production-grade enterprise AI at scale.”

 

 

NTT DATA Builds on Longstanding Foundation of Innovation with NVIDIA Technology

 

 

NTT DATA is the only global IT services provider that is active across NVIDIA’s Solution Provider, Cloud Partner and Global System Integrator Partner Network tracks. This broad and deep expertise enables NTT DATA to deliver unique full-stack services, from advisory to deployment and operations.

 

 

Learn more about NVIDIA-powered innovations from NTT DATA here. Learn more about NTT DATA’s full-stack services and solutions at nttdata.com.

 

 

About NTT DATA

 

 

NTT DATA is a $30+ billion business and technology services leader, serving 75% of the Fortune Global 100. We are committed to accelerating client success and positively impacting society through responsible innovation. We are one of the world’s leading AI and digital infrastructure providers, with unmatched capabilities in enterprise-scale AI, cloud, security, connectivity, data centers and application services. Our consulting and industry solutions help organizations and society move confidently and sustainably into the digital future. As a Global Top Employer, we have experts in more than 70 countries. We also offer clients access to a robust ecosystem of innovation centers as well as established and start-up partners. NTT DATA is part of NTT Group, which invests over $3 billion each year in R&D.

 

 

Visit us at nttdata.com.

 

 

 

 

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