Category: 3. Business

  • Squire Patton Boggs Advises Vital Energi on £175 Million Nordic Bond Issue – One of the Largest in the UK Energy Infrastructure Sector

    Squire Patton Boggs Advises Vital Energi on £175 Million Nordic Bond Issue – One of the Largest in the UK Energy Infrastructure Sector

    Squire Patton Boggs has advised Vital Energi, a leading provider of energy infrastructure solutions, on a £175 million fundraising through a Nordic Bond issue and the acquisition of the Port Clarence biomass facility in Teesside, marking a significant milestone in the company’s strategic asset ownership growth plans. The bond is one of the largest Sterling-denominated Nordic Bond raises in the UK energy infrastructure sector.

    The multi-disciplinary Squire Patton Boggs team was led by Corporate partner James Fitzgibbon, and included Mariche Chambers, Matthew Ingram, Tom Cerdan and Caroline Morris (Financial Services), Darren Warburton, Louise Barber and Tom McClusky (Corporate), Patrick Ford and Alex Paterson (Tax Strategy and Benefits), Mark Barker, Rachel Koral and Holly Rowbottom (Real Estate), John Alderton and Vanessa Stuart (Restructuring and Insolvency), Ray O’Connor (Construction) and Kerry Lee (Intellectual Property and Technology).

    Vital Energi specialises in heat networks, renewable generation, power distribution, and energy-from-waste facilities. The £175 million Nordic Bond was issued through the Oslo Børs (Oslo Stock Exchange) in August 2025, providing flexibility for future strategic investments and partnerships. The Port Clarence biomass facility was acquired from Nuveen Infrastructure / Glenmont Infrastructure and represents the next phase of Vital Energi’s evolution from energy solutions provider to significant asset owner.

    Ashley Malin, managing director at Vital Energi, said: “Thanks to the team at Squire Patton Boggs for all of your support and going above and beyond on this fund raise and acquisition. We definitely couldn’t have done this without the support of the full team.”

    James Fitzgibbon commented: “Having worked with Vital Energi over a number of years, we are proud to assist one of the industry leaders on a milestone project that furthers its strategy to develop and own critical renewable energy generating assets and support the UK’s transition to sustainable energy.

    “This complex project involved specialist expertise from across the firm working together to structure and secure funding, manage the acquisition and development of the Port Clarence facility and assist with the company’s growth strategy. We look forward to continuing to support Vital Energi with its future plans.”

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  • From Air to Plastics: Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Partner to turn Captured Carbon into Long-Lasting Products

    From Air to Plastics: Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Partner to turn Captured Carbon into Long-Lasting Products


    From Air to Plastics: Norsk e-Fuel and Braskem Partner to turn Captured Carbon into Long-Lasting Products



    20th of November 2025, Oslo (Norway), Rotterdam (Netherlands)


    Norsk e-Fuel AS, a pioneer in Power-to-Liquid (PtL) technology, and Braskem, a global leader in polymers and biopolymers, have announced a strategic collaboration to explore the possible integration of e-Naphtha into the plastics value chain. This partnership aims to accelerate the development of plastics derived from carbon that would otherwise be released into the atmosphere, reinforcing both companies’ commitment to a circular future.


    Norsk e-Fuel is driving the industrial rollout of PtL technology by building large-scale facilities that convert fossil-free electricity, water, and captured CO² into synthetic fuels and feedstocks. The company’s plan foresees at least three plants in operation by 2032, with a combined annual capacity of more than 200,000 tons of e-Fuels. Around a quarter of this output could be supplied as e-Naphtha – a versatile feedstock used to produce plastics.


    Braskem’s sustainability strategy, “Keeping Carbon in the Loop”, focuses on retaining carbon within products and the economy through renewable, circular, and carbon-optimized solutions. The company already produces I’m greenTM bio-based polyethylene at an industrial scale-a renewable plastic made from sugarcane ethanol-and offers mass balance certified solutions for markets where segregated routes are not yet feasible. By potentially processing e-Naphtha into polypropylene and other essential materials, Braskem aims to expand its portfolio with innovative plastics that could have a significantly reduced climate footprint.


    “e-Naphtha is more than a by-product; it is a valuable feedstock for creating long-lasting, circular products,” said Lars Bjørn Larsen, CCO of Norsk e-Fuel. “By capturing carbon and embedding it into durable, recyclable materials, we keep carbon in use and out of the atmosphere.”


    “Plastics are essential to modern life, and by producing them with captured carbon, we keep that carbon in the economy-not in the air,” said Walmir Soller, Vice President for North America, Europe, and Asia (NAMEA) and CEO of Braskem BV. “This collaboration reflects our commitment to innovation and to building value chains that enable circularity and carbon neutrality.”


    The collaboration will focus on developing a framework for integrating e-Naphtha into plastic production, assessing market opportunities, and engaging with customers seeking circular solutions. It also highlights the role of carbon capture utilization (CCU) in creating new value chains for the plastics industry, circulating carbon through products, not emissions.



    Norsk e-Fuel in brief


    Norsk e-Fuel was founded in 2019 to drive the transition to renewable aviation by establishing the industrial production of sustainable fuels based on CO2 and water. As project developer, the company is establishing large-scale production sites to deliver synthetic fuels to the aviation industry. Supported by strategic investors and carefully selected partners, Norsk e-Fuel is set to bring Power-to-Liquid production to industrial scale and determined to develop a new value chain for sustainable fuels.


    For more information, visit

    www.norsk-e-fuel.com


    Contact: Luisa Biesold, Head of Communications & Corp. Development,

    lbiesold@norsk-e-fuel.com


    Braskem in brief


    With a global vision of the future oriented towards people and sustainability, Braskem is committed to contributing to the value chain for strengthening the Circular Economy. The petrochemical company’s almost 8,000 team members dedicate themselves every day to improving people’s lives through sustainable chemicals and plastics solutions. Braskem has an innovative DNA and a comprehensive portfolio of thermoplastic resins and chemical products for diverse segments, such as food packaging, construction, manufacturing, automotive, agribusiness, healthcare, and hygiene, among others. With 40 industrial units in Brazil, the United States, Mexico, and Germany, Braskem markets its products to clients in more than 70 countries. For more information, visit

    www.braskem.com

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  • Human-centered approach to AI: Paving the way for ethical and sustainable growth. – EY

    1. Human-centered approach to AI: Paving the way for ethical and sustainable growth.  EY
    2. How Behavioral Science Can Improve the Return on AI Investments  Harvard Business Review
    3. How to Turn AI Competitiveness Into a Human Advantage  Inc.com
    4. In the coming age of AI, humans could make the difference | Bill McLoughlin  Furniture Today
    5. Exploring how AI can boost people-centered development  World Bank Blogs

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  • Hydrogen Europe

    Hydrogen Europe

    Shell Plc (LON:SHEL) said on Wednesday it has struck a deal to offtake around 75% of the output of a 230-MW solar project in Germany to secure the electricity supply of its 100-MW Refhyne II proton-exchange membrane (PEM) electrolyser.

    The power purchase agreement (PPA) with Solarkraftwerk Halenbeck-Rohlsd has a 10-year term and complements a five-year deal for roughly a third of the output of the 332-MW Nordsee One offshore wind farm in the German North Sea.

    The contracted photovoltaic (PV) project is currently under construction and will create two identical plants of 115 MW each. Its owner is 50%-owned by Deutsche Anlagen-Leasing (DAL).

    The two PPAs signed by Shell Energy Europe Limited secure “a significant proportion” of the renewable electricity required for REFHYNE 2’s operations. The hydrogen electrolyser is currently being installed near the company’s Energy and Chemicals Park Rheinland near Cologne, Western Germany. Once in operation in 2027, it will have the capacity to produce up to 16,000 tonnes of renewable hydrogen every year for use to partly decarbonise Shell’s operations.

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  • IKEA Spain and Museo Casa Natal Picasso launch an initiative to imagine what the homes of the future will look like

    IKEA Spain and Museo Casa Natal Picasso launch an initiative to imagine what the homes of the future will look like

    As a starting point, the project begins with an ideas competition open to all young Spaniards aged between 18 and 35. Participants may enter via homesreset.es by submitting a video of up to three minutes, presenting a creative and inspiring proposal for what tomorrow’s homes should be like.

    Homesreset is inspired by Pablo Picasso, an artist ahead of his time who surprised the world with his ability to see and interpret reality in new and different ways. With the support of the Museo Casa Natal Picasso, IKEA aims to promote a collective reflection on how to design spaces suited to the society of the future, encouraging us to look beyond the obvious and to challenge conventional ideas of living.

    In the second phase of the initiative, the five winners of the ideas competition will take part in a Design Thinking conference to be held in Málaga during the third week of February. During this event, they will work with students from local design schools to develop projects on the home of the future from a range of regional and disciplinary perspectives.

    A jury composed of specialists from IKEA, the Museo Casa Natal Picasso, and an independent expert will select the winning proposal, which will be presented at a closing ceremony in Málaga that same week. Each member of the winning group will receive a prize of €2,000.

    The complete terms and conditions are available at homesreset.es.

     

    About Ingka Group

    With IKEA retail operations in 31 markets, Ingka Group is the largest IKEA retailer and represents 88% of IKEA retail sales. It is a strategic partner to develop and innovate the IKEA business and help define common IKEA strategies. Ingka Group owns and operates IKEA sales channels under franchise agreements with Inter IKEA Systems B.V. It has three business areas: IKEA Retail, Ingka Investments and Ingka Centres. Read more on Ingka.com.

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  • Samsung Innovation Campus Graduation Milestone Celebrated at Lerotholi Polytechnic – Samsung Newsroom South Africa

    Samsung Innovation Campus Graduation Milestone Celebrated at Lerotholi Polytechnic – Samsung Newsroom South Africa

    Celebrating Positive Impact of Three-Year Collaboration

     

    The Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) Graduation was held at Lerotholi Polytechnic (LP) in Maseru, Lesotho on 14 November 2025 where 27 C&P (Coding & Programming) and 14 AI (Artificial Intelligence) students were awarded their certificates. Dignitaries who addressed students at the event included representatives from Samsung, strategic education partners and key government officials.

     

     

    The year 2025 marks the third (3rd) year that the SIC programme has been in operation in Lesotho with 41 students graduating in this current cohort and cumulatively, a total of 145 students have benefitted from this initiative, including opportunities for employment. This graduation ceremony was a celebration of the beneficial effect of the three-year partnership between Samsung and LP, as well as the remarkable achievements of the current group of students who have completed the SIC programme.

     

    The day’s proceedings were filled with moments of pride and inspiration as graduates received their official SIC certificates. Notably, top three (3) students from AI & C&P were awarded Samsung devices [Galaxy S25’s] as additional recognition for being best performers. In addition, the graduating students had an opportunity to showcase their cutting-edge tech projects in coding, AI and digital solutions designed to address real challenges in their communities. The day’s activities also included some uplifting stories from the beneficiaries as well as a display of cultural performances that reflected the vibrant Basotho spirit.

     

    As part of the significant announcements made during the graduation ceremony, the CEO of Wasco — a Lesotho-based Water and Sewerage company and a strategic partner to LP — Mr Fallo Seboko, pledged their support to the SIC programme by officially offering employment to two students from this year’s graduating cohort.

     

    For Samsung, ensuring gender diversity in its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programmes — particularly within its education and technology skills training efforts — has always been one of the key priorities. In this SIC programme in particular, it was important to ensure that there was equitable gender representation, fostering an environment where everyone had equal access to opportunities and resources.

     

    The ultimate objective of the SIC programme in Lesotho has been to equip young people with practical digital and technological skills that enhance their employability and prepare them for the future workforce. Through training in areas such as coding, AI and problem-solving, the programme has been seeking to empower youth to become creators of innovative solutions that address local and global challenges.

     

    Lefa Makgato, Corporate Social Responsibility Manager for Samsung Electronics in Southern Africa, said: “As Samsung, we are very proud of both the outstanding achievements of the graduating students as well as the overall, positive impact that this three-year milestone has had on the lives of 145 Lesotho students since inception.”

     

    “We are pleased to note that 20 alumni students are employed, two (2) have started their own companies and about 40 opted to pursue their postgrad studies. As a socially responsible corporate in the African continent, we feel that by aligning with Lesotho’s education and digital transformation goals, the SIC programme has been able to bridge the skills gap, promote inclusive access to technology education and contribute to the country’s socio-economic development through youth empowerment and innovation.”

     

     

    In addition, the 2025 version of the SIC programme included the AI Capstone Presentation which was formulated by five (5) groups. Each group had two or three members from the AI 2025 class. They had a month to idealise, code, create a prototype and a presentation for their prototype project. The capstone was of an open theme, thereby allowing students to target multiple sectors to solve their own community problems.

     

     

    In his speech during the graduation ceremony, the Rector of Lerotholi Polytechnic, Professor Spirit Tlali, expressed the institution’s deepest gratitude to Samsung for its visionary partnership. He said: “Through the SIC programme, you have shown genuine commitment to equipping young people with the essential skills needed to thrive in the 4IR era. This collaboration stands as a model of how academia and industry can join hands to deliver education that is relevant, practical and transformative.

     

    “Our C&P students have learnt to code as well as new ways of thinking. The AI graduates, on the other hand, now understand that it’s not about replacing human intelligence but rather enhancing it, amplifying creativity and solving problems that matter. We have now all learnt that technology, when guided by purpose, can uplift lives. Today, we have not only celebrated the achievements of young, bright minds but also innovation, resilience and the potential of our youth to shape the digital future of our nation and the globe.”

     

     

    The Honourable Minister of Education, Prof Ntoi Rapapa, commended the graduates for their exceptional commitment and emphasised the transformative power of digital education in Lesotho. He had this to say to the graduates, “You are the pioneers of Digital Lesotho, the generation that will lead us into the future. The skills you have gained in coding, artificial intelligence and innovation are not just technical tools; they are instruments of change. Today’s celebration is a testament to the power of strategic partnerships and the brilliance of young minds transforming classroom knowledge into solutions that improve lives, create jobs and inspire hope. Your achievements embody the future we are building, one driven by innovation, creativity and technological mastery.”

     

     

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  • Second tranche of Airbus’ limited share buyback

    Second tranche of Airbus’ limited share buyback

    Amsterdam, the Netherlands, 20 November 2025 – Airbus SE (stock exchange symbol: AIR) is launching the second tranche of its share buyback programme announced on 8 September 2025, which is being undertaken for the purpose of supporting future employee share ownership plan activities and equity-based compensation plans. 

    The programme is being executed in multiple tranches, in the open market, over a period ending 16 January 2026, for up to a maximum number of 4,140,000 shares (with the maximum monetary amount being that required to acquire the targeted number of shares at prices fixed in compliance with the Delegated Regulation, and will be effected in one or more tranches). The first tranche of the programme, completed on 31 October 2025, resulted in 2,070,000 shares being repurchased.

    Airbus has mandated an investment firm to manage the execution of the second tranche of the programme, which will comprise an amount up to a maximum of 2,070,000 shares, beginning on 20 November 2025 and ending no later than 16 January 2026. The investment firm will make its trading decisions concerning the timing of purchases independently of Airbus. 

    The programme will be carried out subject to market conditions and in compliance with applicable rules and regulations, including the Regulation (EU) No 596/2014 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 16 April 2014 on market abuse (“EU Market Abuse Regulation”) and its Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) No 2016/1052 (the “Delegated Regulation”).

    The programme is undertaken pursuant to the authority granted by shareholders to the Airbus Board of Directors at the Airbus Annual General Meeting held on 15 April 2025, to repurchase up to a maximum of 10% of the Company’s issued share capital. The programme is intended to support the execution of future employee share ownership plan activities and equity-based compensation, while avoiding dilution of existing shareholders. 

    Detailed information on the share buyback programme will be made available in a timely manner, including on the Airbus website at: 

    https://www.airbus.com/en/investors/share-price-and-information.

    DISCLAIMER

    This press release does not constitute or form part of an offer to sell securities, or the solicitation of an offer to buy or subscribe for any securities, to or from any person in any jurisdiction.

    The information contained in this announcement is for background purposes only and does not purport to be full or complete. No reliance may be placed for any purpose on the information contained in this announcement or its accuracy or completeness. This announcement is not intended as investment advice, nor is it a recommendation to transact in any security. The information in this announcement is subject to change.

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  • AI roils the memory market and Japan’s startups level up

    AI roils the memory market and Japan’s startups level up

    Hello from Tokyo, where Nikkei Asia recently hosted its live webinar on what to expect in Asia in 2026. (Subscribers can catch the recording here.)

    The session covered predictions from Nikkei Asia editors (including yours truly) on everything from currencies and tariffs to elections and border clashes. The session ended with a Q&A segment, and one of the very last questions we took from viewers was about what the impact of AI will be on the job market next year.

    The theme of the webinar was predictions, so naturally the question was phrased as what will happen, rather than what is happening already. Still, I think it underscores the tendency when talking about AI to always look to the horizon. Perhaps because so much of the impact currently is unclear or muddled — while AI is replacing some entry-level positions in some industries, for example, it is spurring hiring in others.

    Apart from inspiring angst in the job market and fever on the stock market, the AI investment boom is sharply impacting parts of the tech supply chain not related, or only tangentially so, to artificial intelligence. This week’s Tech Asia feature looks at how the appetite for AI processors has thrown the entire memory chip market into turmoil.

    Industry sources compare the unfolding supply crunch to the supply chain chaos of the Covid-era, which brought with it unprecedented shortages of chips and other components. It is amazing to think that, in some ways, a mere investment cycle could bring as much disruption as a pandemic.

    I am particularly pleased to share this feature — a collaborative effort from four of our tech correspondents — as it reveals the hidden impacts of AI that are unfolding right now, as well as offering a glimpse at what is in store for the coming months.

    In less disruptive news, the hunt for AI investment targets is also drawing renewed attention to Japan’s often overlooked start-up scene, as recent funding deals involving Sakana AI and Turing show.

    Foggy memory

    The voracious appetite for AI computing power has made Nvidia’s processors some of the most sought-after components in the world. To get the most out of these chips, however, requires advanced memory — and lots of it.

    This sudden surge in demand has been a boon for memory chipmakers, especially smaller players, given their years-long struggle with oversupply and depressed prices.

    But as this exclusive feature by Cheng Ting-Fang, Lauly Li, Tsubasa Suruga and Kim Jaewon shows, there is also a darker side to the boom. With chipmakers rushing to churn out advanced memory for AI applications, others in the tech supply chain are finding it increasingly difficult to secure enough memory for smartphones, PCs and other devices.

    Industry sources are warning that the bottleneck in memory chip supplies could lead to higher prices for consumer electronics and even delayed product launches as early as next year.

    “It is a bit like during Covid,” said an executive with a Japanese component supplier. “Even if you have the money, you can’t get the supplies.”

    Cloud concerns

    Alibaba provides tech support for Chinese military “operations” against targets in the US, according to intelligence cited in a White House national security memo raising concerns about the technology giant, writes the Financial Times’ Demetri Sevastopulo.

    The official memo, provided to the FT, includes declassified “top secret” intelligence on how the Chinese group supplies the People’s Liberation Army with capabilities that the White House believes threaten US security.

    The claims, which the FT cannot independently verify, reflect growing US concerns about Chinese cloud services, artificial intelligence and Beijing’s ability to access and exploit sensitive data in the US.

    The allegations against Alibaba are just the latest concerns raised by US officials and lawmakers over Chinese tech companies with purported links to the PLA.

    According to the White House memo, Alibaba also provides the Chinese government and PLA with access to customer data that includes IP addresses, WiFi information and payment records, as well as different AI-related services. It said employees had transferred knowledge about “zero-day” exploits — previously unknown software vulnerabilities that developers had no opportunity to patch — to the PLA.

    Alibaba rejected the claims, saying: “The claims purportedly based on US intelligence that was leaked by your source are complete nonsense. This is plainly an attempt to manipulate public opinion and malign Alibaba.”

    Asked about the memo, a US official said the administration “takes these threats very seriously and is working day and night to mitigate the ongoing and potential risks and effects from [cyber] intrusions that use untrusted vendors”.

    The White House and CIA both declined to comment.

    More smoke than fire?

    Talk of a potential merger between south-east Asia’s leading ride-hailing players, GoTo and Grab, is once again in the air, this time coming from the Indonesian government itself.

    But as Nikkei Asia’s Lien Hoang writes, there is at least one prominent source of scepticism: Grab President and COO Alex Hungate.

    Speaking at a forum in Ho Chi Minh City, Hungate said the bar for such a deal would be “very high”, as Grab’s organic growth at the moment was going well.

    “That story has come and it’s gone away, maybe three or four times in the last six years,” he told the forum’s moderator.

    GoTo operates a ride-hailing service in Indonesia and Singapore through subsidiary Gojek, while Nasdaq-listed Grab is based in Singapore and operates in eight south-east Asian nations. A combination of the two would create a dominant player in the region, though this has in turn sparked concerns of a monopoly in Indonesia.

    Startups level up

    Two of Japan’s most prominent artificial intelligence start-ups have secured fresh funding, underscoring the appetite for AI investments even as concerns over lofty valuations grow.

    Self-driving start-up Turing is in talks with several major automakers to jointly develop fully autonomous vehicles, after securing ¥9.77bn ($63mn) in fresh equity funding, its CEO told Nikkei Asia’s Tsubasa Suruga.

    Founded in 2021, Turing is taking the “end-to-end” approach to self-driving in which generative AI handles everything from taking in information from camera images to issuing driving commands.

    Large language model developer Sakana AI, meanwhile, has become Japan’s most valuable start-up after completing a funding round that pushed its value to approximately ¥400bn ($2.63bn). The latest round roughly doubles Sakana AI’s valuation from the Series A funding round in September last year. The new funds will be allocated to AI model development.

    Suggested reads

    1. Taiwan prosecutors probe ex-TSMC exec over possible security law breach (Nikkei Asia)

    2. Indonesia in ‘golden share’ talks as rivals seek to create $29bn ride-hailer (FT)

    3. India boosts homegrown WhatsApp rival in tech nationalism drive (FT)

    4. MAGA politicians demand transparency on AI job losses (Nikkei Asia)

    5. Taiwan plans to spend $3bn to pursue ‘AI island’ ambitions (Nikkei Asia)

    6. Mukesh Ambani’s Reliance battles mom-and-pop stores for India’s shoppers (FT)

    7. ASEAN’s 2025 IPO proceeds soar over 50%, led by Singapore, Vietnam (Nikkei Asia)

    8. Baidu swings to unexpected quarterly loss as China’s AI race heats up (Nikkei Asia)

    9. Google sues Chinese group selling software behind text message scams (FT)

    10. Europe’s carmakers face ‘devastating’ chip crisis as Nexperia supply crunch continues (FT)

    #techAsia is co-ordinated by Nikkei Asia’s Katherine Creel in Tokyo, with assistance from the FT tech desk in London. 

    Sign up here at Nikkei Asia to receive #techAsia each week. The editorial team can be reached at techasia@nex.nikkei.co.jp

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  • German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, Dr. Karsten Wildberger, and IBM Executives inaugurate IBM German Headquarters and Technology Campus in Ehningen

    German Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, Dr. Karsten Wildberger, and IBM Executives inaugurate IBM German Headquarters and Technology Campus in Ehningen

    • IBM Technology Campus: IBM’s new German headquarters, the IBM Technology Campus in Ehningen, features a modern and collaborative working environment, state-of-the-art technical infrastructure and stunning architecture.

    • AI Potential, Hands-on: To mark the opening of the new Technology Campus, IBM is demonstrating its latest solutions in the areas of AI, quantum computing and hybrid cloud as part of the Think on Tour.

    • Anniversary Commemoration: IBM traces its origins back to 1910, marking 115 years in Germany.

    Nov 20, 2025

    Ehningen, November 20, 2025 – IBM (NYSE: IBM) has inaugurated the company’s new German Headquarters and Technology Campus in Ehningen, Germany. Ana Paula Assis, IBM Senior Vice President & Chair EMEA and Growth Markets, and Wolfgang Wendt, Chairman of the Management Board of IBM Deutschland GmbH, together with 450 political and business leaders, opened the new campus.

    Dr. Karsten Wildberger, Federal Minister for Digital Affairs and State Modernization, Thomas Strobl, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, for Digitization and Municipalities of the State of Baden-Württemberg, as well as members of parliament from the federal and state governments and other local political representatives were all present.

    IBM Technology Campus – A Marketplace of Ideas

    The IBM Technology Campus is located adjacent to the existing IBM Quantum Data Center in Ehningen, bringing together the IBM German Headquarters, Research and Development, and the newly designed IBM Innovation Studio under a single roof.

    A total of 3,500 modern and collaborative workstations are available in the four buildings for IBM employees, partners and companies.

    Federal Minister for Digital and State Modernization Dr. Karsten Wildberger: “The new IBM Technology Campus sends a strong signal for Germany as a location for innovation. IBM stands for technological excellence and global networking like no other company. This center for AI, quantum computing, and cloud technology is creating a place where the future is being shaped. Investments like this strengthen our digital innovation and ensure competitiveness and prosperity. I am delighted to be here today, where digitalization and progress are visibly converging.”

    Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of the Interior, Digitalization and Municipalities of the State of Baden-Württemberg, Thomas Strobl: “The opening of the new IBM German headquarters in Ehningen proves IBM’s confidence in Baden-Württemberg as a business and technology location. This underlines the attractiveness of our country for innovative companies and shows that we offer good conditions for research, development and digital innovations. Nationwide, no other state invests as much money in research and development as Baden-Württemberg. We are drivers of innovation – and companies like IBM make a significant contribution to this.”

    Wolfgang Wendt, Chairman of the Management Board of IBM Deutschland GmbH and General Manager DACH: “Our new IBM Technology Campus in Ehningen highlights the importance of Germany as a technology location for IBM and our deep connection to the region. With 115 years of presence in the German market, we will continue to build towards the future with our resilient architectures, sovereign AI and hybrid cloud approach – contributing to Germany‘s digital autonomy and economic well-being. We also have a strong research and development component here with laboratories and quantum computers, large local cloud data centers and additional planned investments into the billions by the 2030s. IBM is also building the workforce of tomorrow with a comprehensive range of training courses in close cooperation with universities and vocational academies.”

    Modern architecture for collaborative work

    The campus was designed by the architectural firm Kadawittfeldarchitektur, with interiors embedding IBM’s Workplace standards, crafted by the architectural company Ippolito Fleitz Group. Both companies are internationally recognized for their excellence and recipients of numerous prestigious awards.

    The campus structures are thoughtfully arranged around a central marketplace featuring open spaces and recreation zones. This vibrant hub fosters collaboration among employees from research and development, consulting, sales and administrative functions enabling the exchange of ideas in a dynamic and flexible working environment. The new building offers adaptable areas for diverse business needs with interconnected walking paths and green spaces creating a modern, inspiring and pleasant working environment.

    IBM Think on Tour

    This year’s IBM Think on Tour was the first event at the new IBM Technology Campus the day of its inauguration. High-profile decisionmakers from the business and public sector strategized about how to best leverage the full potential of artificial intelligence, quantum computing and hybrid cloud technologies.

    About IBM

    IBM is one of the world’s leading companies in the fields of hybrid cloud and AI as well as consulting. We help customers in more than 175 countries gain insights from their data, optimize business processes, reduce costs, and gain competitive advantage in their industries. Thousands of government agencies and enterprises in critical infrastructure sectors such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on the hybrid cloud platform from IBM and Red Hat OpenShift to deliver their digital transformation quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM’s breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and consulting provide open and flexible options for our customers. All of this is underpinned by IBM’s long-standing commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service. For more information, see https://www.ibm.com/de-de.


    Media contact:

    Marie-Ann Maushart

    Manager Communications DACH

    maushart@de.ibm.com

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