Trade press for commerce and distribution · Europe
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The Swiss federal administration will launch a pilot project in 2026 with the open‑source office suite OpenDesk. On 3 000 workstations – roughly 7 % of the IT stock – about 9,4 Mio. € will be invested.
An analysis of roughly 220,000 plug‑in hybrid vehicles registered in the EU from the 2024 model year finds average real emissions of 145 g CO₂/km – six times the WLTP values of 24 g CO₂/km. The discrepancy fuels the upcoming debate on tightening the utility‑factor.
The Berlin Senate announced on 28 August 2026 that the state is under blackmail following a hacker attack on its Landesnetz, but gave no information on the perpetrators, demands or any ransom.
Nvidia has released the beta version of Personal AI Router (PAIR) – an open‑source platform that automatically detects home devices, connects them securely, and harnesses idle compute power for AI inference.
Meta has released a software update that disables the camera of Ray‑Ban Stories smart glasses as soon as the recording LED is tampered with. The lock affects several thousand devices – less than 0.1 % of units sold – and raises new questions about data protection and the market position of wearables in Germany.
Monta offers a central platform that synchronizes orders and inventory from webshops and marketplaces in real time. This reduces overselling and speeds up returns processing.
The current assets of the richest tech founders show where capital is flowing and which technologies are currently in high demand. For companies, this means both opportunities and dependencies that must be considered when deploying new systems.
A provider is offering a DIY interior fit‑out brand with a Shopify store, Amazon‑Otto‑Etsy presence and direct shipping from Eastern Europe. 2024 revenue: 642,000 Euro, EBITDA margin 25%. Purchase price not disclosed.