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4Quant and Netcetera establish firm for Artificial Intelligence
Zurich – Two companies from the Greater Zurich Area, 4Quant and Netcetera, have founded a joint venture firm. Their aim is to increase the prevalence of applications based on Artificial Intelligence in Switzerland.
neon launches digital bank
Zurich - The FinTech company based in the Greater Zurich Area, neon, is now offering a free bank account together with a Mastercard, allowing banking transactions to be processed via an app. This offering will see the start-up go head to head with major banks.
Greater Zurich Area is becoming a global insurance hub
The start-up dacadoo is capturing the spirit of our times: with its individual health index, it has found an entirely new way to connect insurance companies around the world with their customers. And the Greater Zurich Area ecosystem is key to its success, says founder Peter Ohnemus.
VirtaMed wins Export Award
Schlieren ZH – VirtaMed has been awarded the Export Award by Switzerland Global Enterprise. The surgical training simulators of the company from the Greater Zurich Area are already in use in 50 countries. The jury was impressed by its smart export strategy.
Life sciences startups to visit Boston
Zurich – Ten of the most promising life sciences startups in Switzerland will have the chance to introduce themselves to potential clients, partners and investors in Boston this June. Four of the ten selected startups are based in the Greater Zurich Area.
117 foreign companies have set up business in the Greater Zurich Area in 2018
Driverless bus route extended
Neuhausen am Rheinfall SH – For the past year, a driverless bus has been on the roads in the center of Neuhausen am Rheinfall. Integrated into the public transport network, there has been widespread acceptance among passengers for this vehicle. Now, a new four-wheel drive vehicle has been introduced. The test route is being extended.
Finnova cooperating with Taxsource
Horgen ZH/Lenzburg – The two fintech companies Finnova and Taxsource are joining forces. Finnova is integrating a Taxsource service for tax reporting into its banking software. Three banks have already become the first to use this shared reporting solution for their clients.
University trains managers of the future
Zurich – The University of Applied Sciences in Business Administration Zurich (HWZ) is launching the Executive MBA in Digital Leadership Program. Executives are to improve their knowledge of digital technologies and new management approaches. The program includes trips to China and the USA.
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