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Greater Zurich Area welcomes new foundation members
Zurich – The construction materials group LafargeHolcim and the University of Zurich have joined the the “Greater Zurich Area Standortmarketing” foundation. In their role, the new members will help promote the Zurich economic area.
Zurich ready to finance the Innovation Park
Zurich – The government of Zurich has applied for a credit of 217.6 million Swiss francs to build, develop and support the Innovation Park Zurich in Dübendorf. Plans cover repaying the majority of the sum in the future.
Researchers find key to reproduction of bacteria
Zurich – Researchers in Zurich have discovered that a single protein in the cell interior controls when dormant bacteria start dividing. Their findings could be used in the development of drugs in future.
Laax ski resort boasts 5G network
Laax GR – Telecommunications provider Sunrise has launched a 5G network at the Laax ski resort in the Greater Zurich Area, making it the world’s first standardized 5G network at a ski resort.
Manchester City turns to Acronis for data backup
Schaffhausen – Manchester City Football Club has entered into a global technology partnership with Acronis, a software company from Schaffhausen. Acronis will assist the football club with data backup and storage capabilities, both which are becoming increasingly important to football teams in this day and age.
HeiQ launches new technology
Schlieren ZH – Textile technology company HeiQ Materials has teamed up with functional performance clothing manufacturer Odlo to develop a new technology that controls odours in textiles.
Allianz wins innovation award
Wallisellen ZH – BI.Prepared, a digital cooperation product that manages business interruption exposures, was among the winners of this year’s European Management Risk Awards.
HTW Chur to open data analysis centre
Chur – HTW Chur will receive 3.6 million Swiss francs from the government of the Canton of Graubünden to establish a centre for data analysis, visualization and simulation. It will also create a special professorship for computer sciences.
4ARTechnologies opens headquarters in Crypto Valley
Zug – 4ARTechnologies has opened its new headquarters in Crypto Valley Zug. With representative offices in Germany, Luxembourg and Hong Kong, the startup is using blockchain technology to create more transparency in the art scene.
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