Global Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Reveals Stark Gap Between Digital Readiness and Scaling Capacity

VIENNA, Jan 15 (Bernama-GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — The Vienna Institute for Global Studies (VIGS), an independent interdisciplinary research institute based in Vienna, published the 2026 Global Digital Entrepreneurship Ecosystem Index Report, offering one of the most comprehensive global assessments to date of how digitalization translates into entrepreneurial and economic outcomes across 170…

AWS Launches AWS European Sovereign Cloud And Announces Expansion Across Europe

POTSDAM, Germany, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Today, Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a new, independent cloud for Europe entirely located within the EU, and physically and logically separate from other AWS Regions. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud’s unique approach provides the…

H2O.ai Accredited by IMDA Singapore for Enterprise Generative AI Solutions

SINGAPORE, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — H2O.ai, a pioneer in sovereign AI and the world’s leading agentic and predictive AI company, today announced its latest renewal under Singapore’s Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA)’s Accreditation programme for its cutting-edge Enterprise GenAI product suite. This recognition underscores H2O.ai’s commitment to delivering secure, responsible,…

Primient to Acquire Full Ownership of Primient Covation, LLC

SCHAUMBURG, Ill., Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Primient, a global leader in biomanufacturing, announced today it has agreed to purchase the remaining ownership interest in Primient Covation, LLC (“Primient Covation”), establishing Primient as the sole owner of the company and marking an exciting new chapter in Primient’s growth in the bioeconomy.…

Penguin Solutions SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T Memory Module Achieves CXL Compliance

FREMONT, Calif., Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Penguin Solutions, Inc. (Nasdaq: PENG) a leading provider of high-performance computing and AI infrastructure solutions, today announced that its SMART Modular CXL NV-CMM E3.S 2T non-volatile memory module has successfully passed CXL® compliance testing. This achievement not only signifies adherence to industry standards, but positions Penguin…

MBAK Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:MBAK) Nominates Dr. Konda Shiva to the Board of Directors

SEOUL, South Korea and SHENZHEN, China and WILMINGTON, N.C., Jan 15 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — MBAK Energy Solutions, Inc. (OTC:MBAK) has nominated Dr. Konda Shiva to the MBAK board of directors. Holder of 8 patents and author of a dozen peer-reviewed publications, Dr. Shiva’s extensive background in electrical energy storage and distribution…

SME Bank’s Economic Outlook 2026 Report: Overnight Policy Rate To Hold At 2.75% As Malaysia’s Economy Expands At 4.3%

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan 15 (Bernama) — Small Medium Enterprise Development Bank Malaysia Berhad (“SME Bank”)  has released its latest report on Malaysia’s Economic Outlook 2026 (“the Report”), which forecasts that Bank Negara Malaysia (“BNM”) is expected to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (“OPR”) at 2.75% throughout 2026, providing a stable monetary environment to support Malaysia’s…

Joint Cross-industry Statement: Cement Industry Co-Processing Should Be More Widely Adopted For Global Sustainable Waste Management

LONDON, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Leading industry organisations today issued a joint statement highlighting the substantial and positive contribution the cement industry can make to addressing the urgent global challenge of non-recyclable and non-reusable waste. The Global Cement and Concrete Association – GCCA; European Composites Industry Association (EuCIA); International Solid…

N&E Innovations Wins The 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize In The Food Category

ABU DHABI, United Arab Emirates, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — N&E Innovations, a Singapore-based SME, has been announced as the winner of the 2026 Zayed Sustainability Prize in the Food category. This recognition honours the company’s pioneering efforts to combat food waste and enhance food safety through sustainable, circular innovation. This…

Usercentrics Acquires MCP Manager to Bring Consent and Trust to AI

MUNICH & NEW YORK, Jan 15 (Bernama-BUSINESS WIRE) — Usercentrics, the global leader in Privacy-Led Marketing solutions, announced today it has acquired MCP Manager, a next-generation governance platform for the Model Context Protocol (MCP), built by a team with deep expertise in AI infrastructure. The acquisition makes Usercentrics the first major global…