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BT has secured a new multi-million-pound contract to connect hundreds of hard-to-reach primary schools across England with gigabit broadband – as part of the UK Government ’ s ‘ Project Gigabit ’ programme that will transform the learning experience for pupils .
Orbus Software , a leading global provider of enterprise transformation solutions , has announced a strategic partnership with Marte , a prominent IT consultancy in France . This collaboration marks a significant step towards advancing Digital Transformation initiatives in France .
Under the Schools Gigabit Connectivity Project , joint funded by the Department for Education ( DfE ) and Department for Science , Innovation and Technology , BT will connect over 650 schools with ‘ lightning fast ’ broadband connectivity .
The schools are located in both rural and urban settings that are difficult to reach under commercial broadband rollout schemes . BT , working closely with infrastructure supplier Openreach , will deliver a huge digital boost , with schools reaping the benefits of full fibre broadband capable of delivering in excess of 1,000 megabits per second . The schools are based across South West , North , South East and
East England as well as London .
Gareth Burton , CEO of Orbus Software , said : “ France is home to some of the world ’ s largest and most innovative companies . Our growing customer base in the French market now means we need to partner with solution providers like Marte , as we expand our footprint in the EU .
“ Coupled with our commitment to innovation and excellence , the partnership between Orbus Software and Marte marks a pivotal moment in our journey to empower businesses across France . We have been impressed by the skills and knowledge we have seen in the Marte team . Together , we are poised to unlock new value for French organisations through our enterprise transformation platform , OrbusInfinity .”
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CROATIA
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has joined forces with Podravka Group , one of the leading Croatian multinational companies , and digital agency , 01 Content & Technology – C3 Croatia , to launch ‘ SuperfoodChef-AI by Coolinarika ’. The AI assistant is designed to empower users to make healthier food choices and address rising obesity rates in Croatia . The ‘ SuperfoodChef-AI ’ is a digital assistant integrated into Coolinarika , the mobile and web application owned by Podravka , which has over 700,000 monthly users and is the largest culinary platform in Croatia . With 65 % of Croatian adults and 33 % of children aged eight to nine classified as overweight , the AI assistant serves as a crucial tool to educate and nudge users towards healthier eating habits .
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GERMANY
ZwickRoell , a leading manufacturer of materials testing equipment , has selected IFS Cloud in a strategic move to harmonise its business processes and deliver enhanced visibility across its operations . The move to IFS Cloud was driven by the need to modernise its current Enterprise Resource Planning ( ERP ) and Customer Relationship Management ( CRM ) solution , which could no longer meet the business ’ requirements needed to support its strategic growth plans .
Amid industry challenges , including global supply chain disruption , meeting sustainability goals and readiness for increased automation , ZwickRoell sought a new solution that would simplify its daily operations and eliminate existing IT operating risks . IFS Cloud will enable the company to harmonise its disparate systems and simplify processes across its operations , driving continuous improvements and efficiency .
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