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Equinix expands data centre in Greater Zurich Area
Oberengstringen ZH – IT firm Equinix is investing $51 million to expand its data centre in the Greater Zurich Area. It is regarded as an ideal location as European destinations can be reached in less than 30 milliseconds.
Disney Research celebrates Zurich jubilee
Zurich – Disney has been conducting research and development in Zurich for 10 years. Jubilee celebrations on Friday will see the media corporation showcase the best new film production technologies developed close to the ETH.
Empa approves ball for the 2018 World Cup
Dübendorf ZH – The official ball for the upcoming football World Cup has received approval from the Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa). Telstar 18 faced some criticism, but Empa attributed this to its unconventional appearance.
The Cloud moves to Switzerland
High-tech device facilitates contact-free skin analysis
Winterthur – Researchers at ZHAW School of Engineering have developed a device that can analyze the skin without making any contact. Using an infrared camera, it detects poorly circulated areas that point to disease.
Ava raises $30 million
Zurich – Ava has raised 30 million U.S. dollars in a financing round. The medtech company from the Greater Zurich Area plans to use the funds to research new applications for its tracking bracelet that helps women get pregnant.
Google supports We Are Play Lab
Zurich – Google helps promote the development of education programmes in the area of computer sciences. The IT giant will now be supporting a programme from We Are Play Lab, a startup from the Greater Zurich Area.
dacadoo secures next growth phase
Zurich – dacadoo operates a platform that motivates users to lead a healthy lifestyle. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area has now successfully completed a capital increase, which will fund its global growth strategy for the next two years.
Luckabox wins European supply chain award
Zurich – Luckabox has won the European Supply Chain Award. The startup from the Greater Zurich Area has developed a smart logistics solution that allows retailers to deliver online orders to consumers within just two hours.
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