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Acronis improves internet security
Schaffhausen – Acronis, an internet security provider, has announced a major update to the Acronis Data Cloud platform. The aim is to boost internet security while simplifying access to the software.
Bossard strengthens competency in 3D printing
Zug – The Bossard Group is working to establish itself in the future market of 3D printing. As part of this strategic orientation, it has acquired a stake in 3d-prototyp GmbH in Stans, a specialist in the additive manufacturing of complex plastic parts and models.
Mio Decentral creates new cryptocurrency
Zug – The Swiss Financial Market Authority has confirmed that Mio Decentral’s #MIO is to be classified as a payment token. The startup will use #MIO for all transactions on its Mio dating app, which was developed in Switzerland’s Crypto Valley.
Zurich teams triumph at blockchain hackathon
Zurich – The non-profit blockchain project NEO and Swisscom Blockchain AG held the NEO Blockchain Hackathon in Zurich. Two teams from Zurich came in first and second place.
UZH and Schwarzenegger team up for sustainability
Zurich – The University of Zurich (UZH) is teaming up with the USC Schwarzenegger Institute and Regions for Climate R20, an organization founded by Arnold Schwarzenegger, to encourage investments in sustainable projects.
Crypto assets to be available on traditional capital market
Zug – The world’s first emissions platform for bankable crypto products has been launched in Crypto Valley by GENTWO and inacta.
ETH seeks to benefit more strongly from partnership with Microsoft
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology (ETH) in Zurich and Microsoft have long enjoyed a research cooperation. In the future, academia should benefit more strongly from this cooperation, Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella said at an ETH Zurich event.
RUAG helps develop new space station
Zurich – The Lunar Orbital Platform-Gateway is set to become the new space station. RUAG Space, a company from the Greater Zurich Area, is participating in the development of the structure and thermal subsystems for the station’s European module.
Zebrafish larvae help develop appetite suppressants
Zurich – Researchers at the University of Zurich and Harvard University have developed a new method in the search for psychoactive drugs. By analyzing the behavior of larval zebrafish, they can filter out substances with unwanted side effects. The startup company EraCal Therapeutics is now planning to develop the method further.
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