06/16/2026 01:00
Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking AI ROI Without Strong Data Foundations

Boomi, the data activation company for AI, today announced new research commissioned by Boomi and conducted by Omdia showing that despite Asia Pacific’s (APAC) rapid artificial intelligence (AI) adoption, a significant number of organisations lack the data architecture needed to achieve measurable return on investment (ROI). This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260615391067/en/Boomi Study Finds APAC Organisations Risking A...

The fall of the USSR, an AFP webdocumentary

Mikhail Gorbachev resigned on December 25, 1991, bringing an end to the Soviet Union.

Mikhail Gorbachev resigned on December 25, 1991, bringing an end to the Soviet Union.
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Top management changes at SID

In order to renew the management at SID, Antoine Ludier, CFO of AFP, will temporarily be assuming the direction at SID as from January 16th, since Mr Cremer presented his resignation. AFP is proud of the results of its subsidiary SID, leader in sport news for the German market. SID generated an astonishing turnover of 5,3 M€ in 2011. The editorial teams at AFP and SID will be covering together the London Olympics and the Euro 2012, in order to respond better to our international client's needs.

In order to renew the management at SID, Antoine Ludier, CFO of AFP, will temporarily be assuming the direction at SID as from January 16th, since Mr Cremer presented his resignation. AFP is proud of the results of its subsidiary SID, leader in sport news for the German market. SID generated an astonishing turnover of 5,3 M€ in 2011. The editorial teams at AFP and SID will be covering together the London Olympics and the Euro 2012, in order to respond better to our international client's needs.
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AFP photographer Christina Assi carries the Olympic Flame in honour of journalists killed on duty

AFP photographer Christina Assi, who was severely injured on assignment last October in Lebanon, will carry the Olympic Flame on Sunday, 21 July, in Vincennes, France, "to pay tribute to those who have fallen" while doing their job as journalists, she explained.

AFP photographer Christina Assi, who was severely injured on assignment last October in Lebanon, will carry the Olympic Flame on Sunday, 21 July, in Vincennes, France, "to pay tribute to those who have fallen" while doing their job as journalists, she explained.
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06/16/2026 02:00
Murata Collaborates with Synopsys to Provide Simulation Models Through Ansys Electromagnetic and Thermal Analysis Tools

Murata Manufacturing Co., Ltd. (TOKYO: 6981) (ISIN: JP3914400001) announces a new collaboration with Synopsys, Inc., enabling users of Synopsys' simulation tools to navigate directly to Murata's website to access and download the latest high-performance simulation models from Murata. The collaboration covers Synopsys' 3D electromagnetic field analysis tool Ansys HFSS™ and thermal analysis tool Ansys Icepak®, and marks a significant step toward streamlining the simulation workflow for electronic...

Topshots of the Week (7-13 September, 2024)

A selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists from September 7th to September 13th, 2024.

A selection of some of the most striking photographs taken by AFP photojournalists from September 7th to September 13th, 2024.
05/13/2026 05:00
Abu Dhabi's Phoenix Group Partners with DC Max to Unlock $8 Billion European AI Data Center Opportunity, with Lyon, France as First Deployment

Phoenix Group PLC (ADX: PHX), an IHC portfolio company and global digital infrastructure operator, today announced a strategic partnership with DC Max to develop its first European AI data center, an 18MW facility in Lyon, France. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260512531777/en/From left to right: Matthias Luecker, Chairman of DC Max, and Munaf Ali, Co-Founder and Group CEO of Phoenix Group, during the signing ceremon...

05/13/2026 05:00
Owkin to Build AI Agents as Part of a Multi-Year K Pro License Agreement With AstraZeneca

Owkin, the agentic AI company pioneering Biological Artificial Superintelligence to revolutionize drug discovery and development, today announced an agreement with AstraZeneca to build biopharma agents as part of their three-year licensing of K Pro – Owkin’s AI Scientist for biopharma decision making. K Pro brings multimodal data and specialized biological agentic AI to each step of the value chain. Under the three-year licensing agreement, Owkin will lead the end-to-end development of AI age...

05/13/2026 05:20
Allianz Delivers Record Operating Profit in Strong Start to 2026

1Q 2026 This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20260512320157/en/Oliver Bäte, Chief Executive Officer of Allianz SE Total business volume at 53.0 billion euros, an internal growth of 3.5 percent1. This was driven by a strong development in Property-Casualty and Asset Management Operating profit rises 6.6 percent and reaches a record level of 4.5 billion euros Shareholders’ core net income advances by 48.4 percent to 3.8...

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