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Hayden AI Wins Funding for Second International Deployment in Competitive European AI Challenge

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Dienstag, Februar 27, 2024

Hayden AI will use award funding to conduct a proof-of-concept automated bus stop enforcement pilot with the city of Braga, Portugal.

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  • Hayden AI will use award funding to conduct a proof-of-concept automated bus stop enforcement pilot with the city of Braga, Portugal.
  • “Winning the Transatlantic AI Award and securing funding from the European Union for our second international pilot shows that there is demand for our vision AI solutions in Europe,” said Chris Carson, CEO and founder of Hayden AI.
  • We’re thrilled to have this opportunity to bring our technology to Europe.”
    The EIT AI Transatlantic Award marks both Hayden AI’s second international deployment and second international award.
  • In January, Hayden AI announced its first international deployment in a pilot project with Gdańsk, Poland.

Isabel Schnabel: From laggard to leader? Closing the euro area’s technology gap

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Samstag, Februar 17, 2024
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This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.

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  • This paper, by means of a DSGE model including heterogeneous firms and banks, financial frictions and prudential regulation, first shows the need of climate-related capital requirements in the existing prudential framework.
  • We further show that relying on microprudential regulation alone would not be enough to account for the systemic dimension of transition risk.

Aqua Comms Announces Trans-Atlantic Subsea Spectrum Agreement with Energy Sciences Network

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Dienstag, Februar 6, 2024

Aqua Comms, a leading provider of global subsea connectivity services, today announced a long-term lease agreement for Trans-Atlantic subsea spectrum with Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) for 25% of a fibre pair between New York, Dublin and London.

Key Points: 
  • Aqua Comms, a leading provider of global subsea connectivity services, today announced a long-term lease agreement for Trans-Atlantic subsea spectrum with Energy Sciences Network (ESnet) for 25% of a fibre pair between New York, Dublin and London.
  • This agreement marks the first Trans-Atlantic spectrum acquisition by ESnet, the high-performance network built to support scientific research, funded by the U.S. Department of Energy’s (DOE’s) Office of Science and managed by Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory.
  • Additionally, Ciena Services is providing submarine-specific automation for installation, spectrum activation, and testing for time savings and improved optimization, as well as SLTE technical support to ensure optimal network reliability.
  • “When 400G wavelengths are not sufficient for growing demands, operators are turning to subsea spectrum to fulfill their scalable, continent-to-continent requirements,” commented Thomas Soerensen, Vice President, Global Submarine Solutions, Ciena.“With Ciena’s best-in-class GeoMesh Extreme solution, Aqua Comms’ network has the high bandwidth, intelligence, and cost efficiency to meet the unique connectivity needs of big science.”
    To learn more about Aqua Comms visit: www.aquacomms.com

Liverpool Chosen to Host Spectacular Naming Ceremony for Cunard's New Queen Anne

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Montag, Februar 5, 2024

VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard's spiritual home* is to host the spectacular Naming Ceremony for its newest ship Queen Anne.

Key Points: 
  • VALENCIA, Calif., Feb. 5, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Cunard's spiritual home* is to host the spectacular Naming Ceremony for its newest ship Queen Anne.
  • The formal Naming will be the highlight of a day of celebration for Queen Anne, currently nearing completion in Italy.
  • An impressive line-up of eminent entertainers will give unforgettable live performances surrounding the official naming as Queen Anne makes her maiden call into Cunard's spiritual home.
  • Councillor Liam Robinson, Leader of Liverpool City Council, said: "It's a huge honor for Liverpool to be chosen as the location for the official naming of Queen Anne.

Alternus Energy Group Plc Completes Business Combination with Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp.

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Freitag, Dezember 22, 2023

DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transatlantic clean energy independent power producer (“IPP”) Alternus Energy Group Plc (OSE: ALT) (“AEG”) has today completed its previously announced business combination with Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ: CLIN) (“Clean Earth”), a special purpose acquisition company. The business combination was approved by Clean Earth shareholders in a Special Meeting of Clean Earth shareholders on December 4, 2023.

Key Points: 
  • • Alternus Energy Group becomes majority shareholder in Alternus Clean Energy Inc.
    DUBLIN, Ireland, Dec. 22, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Transatlantic clean energy independent power producer (“IPP”) Alternus Energy Group Plc (OSE: ALT) (“AEG”) has today completed its previously announced business combination with Clean Earth Acquisitions Corp. (NASDAQ: CLIN) (“Clean Earth”), a special purpose acquisition company.
  • The business combination was approved by Clean Earth shareholders in a Special Meeting of Clean Earth shareholders on December 4, 2023.
  • The newly combined company will operate under the name “Alternus Clean Energy Inc.” (“Alternus Clean Energy” or the “Company”).
  • The completion of the business combination with Clean Earth and resultant listing on Nasdaq, is a key strategic pillar in our commitment towards a sustainable future,” commented Alternus Clean Energy CEO, Vincent Browne.

BDA Congratulates Google and Bermuda Government on Historic Submarine Cable Accord

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Montag, September 25, 2023

The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) welcomes the announcement by Google that Bermuda will be the home of a new transatlantic cable, positioning Bermuda as the digital hub of the Atlantic.

Key Points: 
  • The Bermuda Business Development Agency (BDA) welcomes the announcement by Google that Bermuda will be the home of a new transatlantic cable, positioning Bermuda as the digital hub of the Atlantic.
  • ‘Nuvem’– Portuguese for Cloud – will be a new transatlantic subsea cable system connecting Portugal, Bermuda, and the United States.
  • David Hart, BDA, CEO said, “All of Bermuda joins us in welcoming Google here.
  • Since 2013, the BDA has served as a vital conduit between private industry and the Bermuda government, as well as new market entrants and Bermuda’s quality service providers.

Cunard Announces New 2025 Program for Queen Anne, Queen Mary 2, and Queen Victoria

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Dienstag, September 19, 2023

The compelling program features sailings between April 2025 and January 2026 and includes an eclectic mix of exciting itineraries spanning 91 destinations, across 24 countries globally, on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria.

Key Points: 
  • The compelling program features sailings between April 2025 and January 2026 and includes an eclectic mix of exciting itineraries spanning 91 destinations, across 24 countries globally, on board Queen Mary 2, Queen Anne, and Queen Victoria.
  • Queen Anne will primarily be sailing to the Western Mediterranean, Norwegian Fjords and Western Europe, while Queen Mary 2 will continue her iconic Transatlantic Crossings and Queen Victoria will be based in the Mediterranean.
  • One of the many dazzling highlights of Queen Victoria's 2025 program is her two-week Istanbul and Greek Islands sailing in May.
  • For more information about Cunard, or to book a voyage, contact your Travel Advisor, call Cunard at 1-800-728-6273 or visit www.cunard.com .

Canadian Engineers Make 'Revolutionary' Hydrogen Breakthrough

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Donnerstag, August 31, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Already one of the world's top ten producers of hydrogen, Canada is at the forefront of the global effort to develop a sustainable hydrogen economy, and a recent breakthrough may just bring it closer to becoming one of the most important energy transition hubs on the planet. Companies mentioned in this release include: TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE), Chevron (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D).

Key Points: 
  • "The Hydrogen Alliance between Canada and Germany is a significant milestone as we accelerate the international market rollout of green hydrogen and clear the way for new transatlantic cooperation.
  • Now, scientists are attempting to advance a process called "electrolysis" to create pure, clean hydrogen by splitting water into pure hydrogen and oxygen using high-temperature electrolyzers.
  • Chevron (NYSE:CVX) seems to have taken the old adage "Go big or go home" quite seriously when it comes to hydrogen.
  • Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D) is carving out a niche for itself in the hydrogen economy by focusing on clean hydrogen solutions.

Canadian Engineers Make 'Revolutionary' Hydrogen Breakthrough

Retrieved on: 
Donnerstag, August 31, 2023

LONDON, Aug. 31, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- Already one of the world's top ten producers of hydrogen, Canada is at the forefront of the global effort to develop a sustainable hydrogen economy, and a recent breakthrough may just bring it closer to becoming one of the most important energy transition hubs on the planet. Companies mentioned in this release include: TotalEnergies (NYSE:TTE), Chevron (NYSE:CVX), ExxonMobil (NYSE:XOM), NextEra Energy, Inc. (NYSE:NEE), Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D).

Key Points: 
  • "The Hydrogen Alliance between Canada and Germany is a significant milestone as we accelerate the international market rollout of green hydrogen and clear the way for new transatlantic cooperation.
  • Now, scientists are attempting to advance a process called "electrolysis" to create pure, clean hydrogen by splitting water into pure hydrogen and oxygen using high-temperature electrolyzers.
  • Chevron (NYSE:CVX) seems to have taken the old adage "Go big or go home" quite seriously when it comes to hydrogen.
  • Dominion Energy Inc. (NYSE:D) is carving out a niche for itself in the hydrogen economy by focusing on clean hydrogen solutions.

Unveiling Park19: New Top-Deck Family Activity Zone to Debut on Board Sun Princess, Featuring Sea Breeze - the First Rollglider® on a Ship

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Donnerstag, Juni 15, 2023

SANTA CLARITA, Calif., June 15, 2023 /PRNewswire/ -- The most engaging family activity zone ever featured on a Princess cruise ship is setting a course for adventure aboard the new Sun Princess, when the first Sphere Class vessel debuts Park19 in February 2024. Located on the top decks of Sun Princess, Park19 features nine engaging activities for the entire family to enjoy in a newly envisioned space perfect for fun and sun for all generations.

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  • "The new area was tailored based on guest feedback for more family and group activities spaces."
  • Coastal Climb – On this engaging climbing structure guests ascend from decks 19 to 20 through a series of obstacles.
  • The Net – Harnessed above deck 19, guests are challenged to trek across unstable bridges, a z-shaped balance beam and climb cargo nets.
  • Splash Zone – A whimsical splash area with pop jets and a beautiful water sculpture offer a refreshing and relaxing area to chill.