Tag: Europe

International Business and TradeManufacturing

Ikea Expands US Production Amid Trump Tariff Pressures on Furniture Imports

Ikea is accelerating US production capabilities as the furniture giant faces significant tariff pressures from the Trump administration. The Swedish retailer currently manufactures only 15% of its US-sold products domestically compared to much higher rates in Europe and Asia.

Ikea Responds to Tariff Pressures with US Production Boost

Ikea, the world’s largest home furnishings retailer, is significantly increasing its US manufacturing footprint as the company faces pressure from President Donald Trump‘s recently imposed tariffs on furniture and kitchen cabinets, according to reports. Sources indicate the flat-pack retailer currently produces only about 15% of products sold in the US domestically, compared to 75% local production in Europe and 80% in Asia.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
International Business and TradeSemiconductors

India’s Sahasra Begins European Memory Exports in OSAT Sector Breakthrough

India’s Sahasra Semiconductors has started volume production of Micro SD cards and USB drives for Germany’s Hama, marking one of the first exports of locally packaged semiconductor memory from India to Europe. The multi-year supply contract demonstrates measurable progress in India’s outsourced semiconductor assembly and test capabilities, bridging the gap between electronics assembly and full chip fabrication. This development signals India’s emerging role in the global semiconductor packaging landscape.

India’s Semiconductor Packaging Breakthrough

India’s Sahasra Semiconductors has begun volume production of Made-in-India Micro SD cards and USB drives for Germany’s Hama under a multi-year supply contract, according to reports. The agreement marks one of the first exports of locally packaged semiconductor memory products from India to Europe, showing measurable progress in the country’s semiconductor manufacturing capabilities, analysts suggest.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologyInfrastructure

Bluehost Expands Global Data Centers to Boost Website Speed and SEO Performance

Bluehost has launched a major global infrastructure expansion targeting faster website performance and improved search rankings. The web hosting provider claims its new data centers can reduce latency by up to 120ms and deliver pages 2-3 times faster than industry averages.

Global Expansion for Enhanced Web Performance

Web hosting service Bluehost has announced a significant global data center expansion aimed at reducing latency and improving site performance for users worldwide. According to reports, the company has established seven new major locations across Europe, Asia, and South America, including Frankfurt, Mumbai, São Paulo, Paris, Sydney, London, and Madrid.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
ComputingQuantum

D-Wave Quantum Expands European Presence with €10 Million Italian Quantum Computing Deal

D-Wave Quantum has secured a €10 million agreement to bring its Advantage2 quantum computer to Italy through partnership with Swiss Quantum Technology. The deployment marks significant expansion of quantum computing infrastructure in Europe as part of digital transformation efforts.

Quantum Computing Expansion into European Market

U.S. quantum computing firm D-Wave Systems has entered into a strategic partnership to deploy its advanced quantum computing technology in Europe, according to reports released Wednesday. The agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology (SQT) represents a significant step in bringing commercial quantum computing capabilities to the Italian market.

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Business

Allwyn and OPAP Merge to Create $19 Billion Global Gaming Giant

In a landmark deal reshaping the global gaming industry, Allwyn International and Greek gaming company OPAP have announced a merger creating a €16 billion ($19 billion) entertainment giant. The combined entity will become the world’s second-largest listed gaming company with leading positions across multiple international markets.

The global gaming industry is witnessing a transformative consolidation as Allwyn International and Greek gaming company OPAP announce their merger through an all-share deal valued at €16 billion ($19 billion). This strategic combination creates one of the world’s largest gaming entertainment companies with extensive operations across Europe, the United States, and international markets. The newly formed entity will operate under the Allwyn brand, marking a significant milestone in the evolution of the global gaming landscape.

Historic Merger Creates Gaming Powerhouse

by Jessica Moore P.E.
Assistive TechnologySustainability

Software Obsolescence Crisis: 400 Million Computers Face E-Waste Threat as Windows 10 Support Ends

Campaigners mark International E-Waste Day demanding regulations against software obsolescence. Microsoft’s Windows 10 support termination could render 400 million computers obsolete, creating 700M kg of e-waste. Right to Repair movements push for extended software lifespans.

Software obsolescence has become an urgent environmental crisis as Microsoft ends automatic support for Windows 10, potentially sending 400 million perfectly functional computers to scrap heaps worldwide. On International E-Waste Day, campaigners across Europe and the United States are demanding regulatory action against planned software obsolescence that forces premature device replacement.

The Windows 10 End-of-Support Crisis

by Jessica Moore P.E.