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H&D Wireless selected by Skanska to increase security in the construction industry using the Internet of Things

Stockholm – 13th December 2018. Every year about 7-8 people die in Sweden in work related accidents, while the number of occupational accidents reported is around 3,500. Some of the most common accidents are injuries from tools and machines, body movement with physical overload, fall from height and stay in hazardous areas with dust, noise and vibration. H&D Wireless, Skanska and Microsoft Sweden are collaborators in a development project for increased security in the construction industry with the support of digitization.Skanska has a zero vision for injuries and ill health at work and

TECHSTEP TO PROVIDE PAN-NORDIC IT AND MOBILE SOLUTIONS TO RECOVER NORDIC GROUP

Techstep has signed a new pan-Nordic IT agreement to provide and operate a complete mobile solution for Recover Nordic Group, the regional market leader in damage control services to insurance and private business. Deliveries include hardware, software, device management, service and support. Techstep has operated Recover’s IT platform in Norway since 2014 and in Sweden since earlier in 2018. The ability to provide a comprehensive and scalable Nordic offering led to the renewal and extension of the agreement. Recover Nordic is a fast-growing company with 1,800 employees across 100 branch

Top artists to star at Helsinki’s New Year’s Eve celebrations in Senate Square

Photo: Jussi Hellsten Helsinki’s official New Year’s Eve celebrations will kick off once again with a special programme for kids, which proved to be such a success last year. The celebrations continue with a spectacular show in Senate Square starring top Finnish artists Vesala and Vesta. Helsinki will ring in 2019 with a star-studded concert in Senate Square. Headlining the show will be Finnish singer-songwriter Vesala and the trendsetting pop act Vesta. The programme also incudes a theatrical fire show by the Maria Baric Company, while DJ Orion will keep the crowds dancing on

Innovative new automation system for a modern 70 year-old

Taking the stress out of pre-stressing, Lesjöfors´ UK company European Springs & Pressings (ESP) have invested in a unique invention, with the design and manufacture of an automated pre-stressing machine. Another important chapter in the company’s success story of 70 years in the spring business.Working alongside Design & Automation Solutions and Bosch Rexroth, ESP have seen their conceptual plans taken from the drawing board, designed and delivered, with a new automated pre-stresser (which improves the life and load bearing capacity of a spring), reducing waste across multiple processes.

NCC registers order for second phase of Faroe Islands contract

NCC is registering the order for the second tunnel on the Faroe Islands – the Sandoy Tunnel – with an order value of SEK 1.2 billion.NCC previously announced in a press release  published on November 8, 2016 that the company had received an order to build two road tunnels on the Faroe Islands, the first tunnel being order-registered during 2016. “We are making good progress on our Faroe Islands contract and have established a strong, constructive collaboration with our customer, P/F

Kværner ASA : Construction start for next phase of Norway's upcoming major income source

13 December 2018 - Kvaerner and Aker Solutions today cut the first steel plate for phase 2 of the Johan Sverdrup offshore field development. After start of oil production starts, this installation will become one of Norway's most important income sources for the coming decades. The Johan Sverdrup development, including phase 1 and phase 2, is already one of the largest current industry projects in Europe with approximately 150 000 man-years involved in developing the various installations.     The big Johan Sverdrup field is located around 160 kilometres west of Stavanger, and Kvaerner

ICA Gruppen’s strategic priorities 2019

ICA Gruppen’s board of directors has adopted the Group’s strategic priorities for 2019. The priorities put focus on what is most important for operations in the coming year and aim to contribute to greater cooperation and synergies for increased growth and profitability.ICA Gruppen’s current group structure already contributes to economies of scale and vital synergies, such as through a joint loyalty programme, co-location of stores and pharmacies, purchasing and administration. However, digitalisation is enabling additional synergies in areas such as e-commerce, customer data, and

ICA’s Capital Markets Day – investing in new customer benefits and to capitalise on synergies

Today, 13 December 2018, ICA Gruppen is arranging a Capital Markets Day in Stockholm. The programme includes, among other things, a review of the Group’s strategic priorities, ICA Gruppen’s work with sustainability and digitalisation, and of the Group’s various businesses. ICA will also announce the increase in the Group’s capex budget for 2019 to SEK 4 billion.ICA Gruppen’s management is today meeting with financial analysts, bank representatives and the media to present the company’s strategies, view of the market, and investments. During the day ICA will also talk about the Group’s capex

Coca-Cola Christmas Truck makes a historical first-ever stop on the Arctic Circle to meet Santa Claus and his reindeer

Rovaniemi, Official Hometown of Santa Claus® welcomes the world-famous Christmas Truck with a Recognition The Coca-Cola Christmas Truck has visited over 300 places around the globe before finally arriving in Finland. In Finland the truck made a historical first-time ever stop on the Arctic Circle in the city of Rovaniemi, also known as the official home town of Santa Claus.  Santa Claus together with the Mayor of Rovaniemi welcomed the truck in town and honored The Coca-Cola Company with the ‘Christmas Spirit Recognition’ for the contributions of the company in enhancing goodwill and joy

National digital identity and authentication for everyone in Finland - Nixu drives change with an open source solution

Nixu Corporation Press Release December 13, 2018 at 8.00 AM EETCybersecurity company Nixu, Suomen Tilaajavastuu and Digital Living International are creating a new digital authentication solution for the public and private sector in Finland. The goal is to ease people’s daily life as society digitalizes as well as to improve Finland’s competitiveness in the international markets. Authentication is the Achille's heel of digital services According to the Finnish Ministry of Finance, strong identification with current methods is a large annual expense for the state. Simultaneously, the

Orexo regains rights to Zubsolv® in all countries outside the US

Uppsala, Sweden – December 13, 2018 - Orexo AB (publ.), the fully integrated specialty pharmaceutical company addressing opioid addiction and pain, today announces that the Company will regain the rights to Zubsolv (buprenorphine and naloxone sublingual tablet) for the treatment of opioid dependence in all territories outside the United States from its current partner, Mundipharma, on April 13, 2019. Mundipharma has seen Zubsolv successfully approved in Europe through a centralized procedure and has launched the product in selected markets such as Germany and Sweden. Following a

Nordea announces organisational changes

Nordea Bank Abp – Stock exchange release – Changes board/management/auditors Nordea Bank Abp (Nordea) has decided to further increase focus and strengthen execution within risk and compliance by consolidating resources in these areas. Two roles in Group Executive Management will be changed.  During the last couple of years, Nordea has significantly enhanced its risk and compliance units by adding resources and strengthening processes to meet both regulatory requirements and Nordea’s policies and values. Now, the next steps will be taken as Nordea is adopting an even more unified

Elisa’s Board of Directors resolved on new performance period for the key personnel incentive plan

ELISA STOCK EXCHANGE RELEASE 13 DECEMBER 2018 AT 8:00 AM Elisa has a share-based incentive plan for the key personnel, which includes three three-year performance periods, calendar years 2018–2020, 2019–2021 and 2020–2022. Elisa’s Board of Directors has decided that the rewards to be paid on the basis of the performance period 2019–2021 correspond to the value of an approximate maximum total of 536,000 Elisa shares (including also the proportion to be paid in cash). The potential reward on the basis of the performance period 2019–2021 will be paid partly in shares and partly in cash

Swea chatbot launched at Swedavia’s airports

It will soon be Christmas, one of the most hectic travel periods at Swedavia. To make things easier for all travellers before their journey and at the airport, Swedavia is now launching the AI-based chatbot Swea, the first to make an appearance at any Nordic airport. Swea is accessed via the airport’s website, Facebook, Messenger and is available around the clock to answer questions about your flight, baggage arrival time, current waiting times at the security checkpoint and the range of goods and services available at the airport. It is easy to sign up for your flight so that updates are

Handelsbanken in Finland and EVRY enter into a strategic agreement

(Oslo, 13 December 2018) Handelsbanken in Finland and EVRY have entered into an agreement for the delivery of next-generation core banking and payment solutions. The agreement represents a total contract value of approximately NOK 650 million and runs for a period of eight years. This is an important step for EVRY in the Finnish market as well as in relation to its strategy of continuing to grow its presence in the Nordic and international markets.EVRY will deliver a complete portfolio of banking software solutions to Handelsbanken in Finland, serving both corporate and private

This taxi is paid by pitching business ideas that tackle climate change

Startups had a chance to pitch to clean energy company Fortum on a moving electric vehicle during the Finnish startup event Slush. With Pitchalong Shuttle Fortum seeked for partnerships with sustainable and innovative startups in order to find digital solutions for tackling climate change. Fortum Pitchalong Shuttle is a new EV-taxi where sustainable and innovative startups pitch their ideas directly to Fortum’s executives. A moving electric vehicle is emission-free, private and silent meeting space. Fortum is looking for world-changing ideas that can help tackle climate change.

EVRY ASA: Handelsbanken and EVRY enter into agreement in Finland

(Oslo, December 13, 2018) Handelsbanken in Finland and EVRY have entered into an agreement for the delivery of next-generation core banking and payment software solutions. The agreement represents a total contract value of approximately NOK 650 million and runs for a period of eight years (option to extend for additional two years). This is an important step for EVRY in the Finnish market as well as in relation to its strategy of continuing to grow its presence in the Nordic and international markets. EVRY will deliver a complete portfolio of banking software solutions to Handelsbanken

NGEX ANNOUNCES INTENTION TO SPIN-OUT JOSEMARIA PROJECT

Vancouver – December 12, 2018 /CNW/: NGEx Resources Inc. (TSX: NGQ, OMX: NGQ) ("NGEx”, or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the intention to spin-out its 100% owned Josemaría Project (the “Project”) located in San Juan province, Argentina, into a standalone public company. The President and CEO of NGEx, Mr. Wojtek Wodzicki stated, “Given the positive results of the recent Pre-Feasibility Study of the Josemaría Project, which demonstrated robust economics, we believe that NGEx shareholders would benefit from having the Project in a stand alone vehicle which can then be fast-tracked

HIDDN – corr.: Enters into LOI with Tactilis to create a leading global biometric smartcard company

Hiddn is leveraging on its unique IP within secure storage and authentication and sign LOI with Tactilis to create a leading global biometric smartcard company (Correction of OSE notification) (Oslo, 12 December 2018) Hiddn Solutions ASA (Hiddn, OSE: HIDDN) has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tactilis Pte Limited (Tactilis) to create the global industry leader within biometric encrypted smartcards. “We are pleased to announce this ambition to join forces with Tactilis to create a fast-growing industry leader within biometric authentication, encryption and smartcards. The

HIDDN: Enters into LOI with Tactilis to create a leading global biometric smartcard company

Hiddn is leveraging on its unique IP within secure storage and authentication and sign LOI with Tactilis to create a leading global biometric smartcard company (Oslo, 12 December 2018) Hiddn Solutions ASA (Hiddn, OSE: HIDDN) has entered into a Letter of Intent (LOI) with Tactilis Pte Limited (Tactilis) to create the global industry leader within biometric encrypted smartcards. “We are pleased to announce this ambition to join forces with Tactilis to create a fast-growing industry leader within biometric authentication, encryption and smartcards. The Tactilis biometric multifunction

Keep Roads Safe this Holiday Season: Don’t Drive Distracted or Impaired

CHICAGO- Holiday shopping, traveling, and celebrating can make for a festive season, but it can also mean congested and dangerous roads. Keeping auto safety in mind—by avoiding distracted and impaired driving—can help reduce auto crashes during the busy holiday season, according to the Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI). Motor vehicle deaths surpassed 40,000 for the second consecutive year in 2017, and 4.57 million people were seriously injured in motor vehicle crashes, according to the National Safety Council. “Distracted driving—particularly when using a smartphone—

Enviro signs joint venture MoU with US-based EE-TDF Cleveland LLC

N.B. The English text is an in-house translation of the original Swedish text. Should there be any disparities between the Swedish and the English text, the Swedish text shall prevail. Scandinavian Enviro Systems AB (publ) (”Enviro”) has signed a memorandum of understanding with EE-TDF Cleveland, LLC, a US company active in the tyre-recycling segment in the United States.  The agreement remains in effect for six months, has an option to extend, and opens up opportunities for additional joint venture plants with an annual recycling capacity of 30,000 tonnes tyres. “Our ambition is to

Senzime AB (publ) executes a directed share issue to two institutions – approximately SEK 28 million added before issue costs

Press Release: Uppsala, 12 December 2018.The Board of Directors of Senzime AB (publ) ("Senzime" or the “Company"), with the support of the authorization received at the AGM on May 8, 2018, has executed a directed share issue to Handelsbanken Fonder through the Svenska Microcapfond and Länsförsäkringar Fondförvaltning. The directed share issue comprises 4,000,000 shares at a subscription price of SEK 6.90 per share, equivalent to a premium of approximately two percent compared to the volume weighted average share price of the ten last trading days. Through the issue, the Company is granted

AEDC provides business development services to DDM

DDM Holding AG (First North: DDM) announces that Aldridge EDC Speciality Finance Ltd (AEDC), a company related to Demeter Finance being the largest shareholder in DDM, has entered into an agreement with DDM where AEDC provides business development services for identified projects. The consultancy services are expected to amount to the equivalent of two full-time employees during 2018 and 2019. The compensation is subject to the approval of the shareholders at the 2019 Annual General Meeting in accordance with Swiss law. “DDM will this way gain access to more executive business

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