Posts Tagged ‘Finland’
Peili Vision’s solution helps West Yorkshire pupils tackle ADHD challenges
Peili Vision has partnered with a West Yorkshire school to show how targeted interventions can significantly improve children’s attention and executive function.
Over 12 weeks, a local school ran an executive function intervention with 10 students. Assessments using Peili Vision’s EFSim tool, conducted before and after the programme, revealed that 66% of participants advanced from the “severe” to the “moderate” category for attention and executive function. This highlights the substantial potential for tracking and improving cognitive skills in young people facing ADHD-related challenges.
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Originally published on 7 Jan
Read MoreInsta Participates in ŠKO-ENERGO’s Heating Plant Modernization Project in the Czech Republic – Strengthening Our Position in International Energy Contracts
Insta delivers major electrical and instrumentation installation contract for ŠKO-ENERGO’sheating plant modernization project in Mladá Boleslav, Czech Republic. ŠKO-ENERGO is a comprehensive energy supplier providing electricity and heat to Škoda Auto’s production facilities as well as heat to the city of Mladá Boleslav. The project is one of the largest energy sector modernization initiatives in the Czech Republic.
Insta’s contract is part of a broader delivery by Valmet, which includes the modernization of two existing circulating fluidized bed (CFB) boilers and the delivery of one new bubbling fluidized bed (BFB) boiler. Fluidized bed boiler technology improves the plant’s energy efficiency and reduces emissions. The investment supports sustainable energy production and meets growing environmental requirements.
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Originally published on 7 Jan
Read MoreInsta strengthens Espoo’s data center power infrastructure – Finnish technology expertise enabling digital growth
Insta is implementing a large-scale substation project in Espoo, where it is responsible for the delivery of the entire electrical infrastructure for the expansion of atNorth’s FIN02 data center.
This is a solution in which Insta is responsible for all phases of the project, from design to implementation, ensuring that the additional electrical energy capacity required by the data center is delivered efficiently and without interruptions. The delivery includes 110 kV cabling from Caruna’s substation to the new substation, the construction of a transformer bunker, two 50 MVA main transformers, protection cabinets, equipment installations, and cabling between the main transformers and medium-voltage switchgear.
The project began in October 2025 immediately after the contract was signed and is scheduled for completion by the end of 2026. Insta acts as the main contractor with full responsibility, ensuring a clear division of responsibilities, efficient project management, and a reliable outcome for the customer.
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Originally published on 31 Dec
Read MoreICEYE and Rheinmetall win major contract worth billions for space reconnaissance
Rheinmetall and ICEYE have received a major order from the German Armed Forces for the space sector. The Federal Office of Bundeswehr Equipment, Information Technology and In-Service Support (BAAINBw) has commissioned Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions to supply the German Armed Forces with space-based reconnaissance data via exclusive access to a synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellite constellation.
To deliver this capability, Rheinmetall has partnered with ICEYE – the world’s leading manufacturer and operator of synthetic aperture radar (SAR) satellites – to establish Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions. Based in Neuss, the joint venture will provide a high volume of SAR images via its exclusive constellation, offering a comprehensive service solution that includes full operations, ground station management, and AI-driven image evaluation. The satellite constellation remains the property of Rheinmetall ICEYE Space Solutions.
The current contract is valued at approximately €1.7 billion gross. Furthermore, an extension option is part of the contract. The space-based reconnaissance data will be used, primarily, to protect the ‘Lithuania Brigade’ and secure NATO’s eastern flank.
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Originally published on 18 Dec
Read MoreHundreds of millions of euros in tax credits for hydrogen projects in Finland
Tax credits for large-scale clean transition investments have been granted to 37 companies. Large-scale investments aimed at climate neutrality are supported by a substantial program implemented by Business Finland, which consists of two parts: grants and tax credits.
Hundreds of millions of euros in tax credits for hydrogen projects in Finland
The rationale behind the investment support program aimed at a climate-neutral economy is the intensifying competition between countries for investments. The aim of the support is to ensure that key industrial investments are made in Finland.
The objective of the investment support program is to promote and accelerate significant industrial investments that reduce industry’s dependence on fossil fuels and promote, in particular, low-carbon and energy-efficient industrial production processes and the transition to a climate-neutral economy.
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Originally published on 19 Dec
Read MoreMikki Koskinen elected European Shipowners | ECSA president
Shipping executive is the first Finn to head the European association
Mikki Koskinen has been elected president of European Shipowners | ECSA. His two-year term begins on January 1.
Mikki takes office at a critical time for European shipping, amid geopolitical uncertainty, the urgent need for decarbonisation and growing skills shortages. The European fleet, representing about 35% of the global total, plays a vital role in securing supply chains, enabling European exports, and connecting Europe to the world.
Mikki is currently vice-president of European Shipowners | ECSA, and will become the first Finn to head the organisation. In addition to serving ad managing director for ESL Shipping, he sits on the board of the Finnish Shipowners’ Association, which he chaired between 2021 and 2023. He has also represented Finland on the International Chamber of Shipping board.
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Read MoreLatvia’s Beneflo admitted to Visa’s VIPE European Innovation Programme
Eight financial technology companies from the Nordic countries have been admitted to the international payment technology company Visa’s European innovation programme, VIPE. Among them is Latvia’s Beneflo, which is developing an employee support solutions platform that simplifies the international allocation of various bonuses and benefits to employees using a Visa card and app.
In addition to Beneflo, the programme has also admitted Enable Banking from Finland, Kardio from Iceland, Juuli from Estonia, Ledyer and Betalo from Sweden, Beep from Italy, and Myver from Denmark.
The VIPE Baltic and Nordic programme is a pilot project–focused collaboration platform that aims to accelerate digital innovation in Latvia, Lithuania, Estonia, Sweden, Finland, Norway, Iceland, and Denmark. During the six-month programme, the startups involved will have the opportunity to develop their business ideas and innovations, implement pilot projects, build partnerships, and engage in networking activities with Visa partners worldwide.
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Originally published on 18 Dec
Read MoreAtoB@C Shipping takes delivery of Fleximar
AtoB@C Shipping, a subsidiary of ESL Shipping, is pleased to announce the successful delivery of Fleximar, the ninth vessel in its Green Coaster series, on December 18.
The Green Coaster series represents a new generation of energy-efficient vessels designed to meet the highest standards of operational performance and environmental responsibility. Equipped with state-of-the-art technologies, Fleximar will contribute to substantial reductions in emissions and fuel consumption, supporting AtoB@C Shipping’s strategic objective of achieving a modern, low-emission fleet.
“Fleximar and the entire Green Coaster series bring exceptional versatility to our fleet. These vessels can transport a wide range of cargoes from bulk commodities and steel products to large project cargo such as wind turbine components. With their ice class 1A, we can ensure year-round reliability and deliver low-emission solutions to our customers across the Baltic and North Sea,” says Frida Rowland, Director, Business Unit Coasters.
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Originally published on 19 Dec
Read MoreInsta & F-35 – Close cooperation far into the future
Starting in 2026, the first Finnish Air Force Lockheed Martin F-35 Lightning II multi-role fighters will arrive in Finland, and the first fighter was presented on 16th December 2026 in Texas.
The F-35 fighters will strengthen Finland’s defense capability and security of supply for decades to come. A total of 64 F-35 fighters will be delivered to Finland.
As a strategic partner of the Finnish Defence Forces, Insta supports the building of the Defence Forces’ capabilities throughout the life-cycle of the systems. So far, Insta has been responsible for the maintenance of the avionics systems on the Hornet fighter jets. As a long-term partner, Insta’s cooperation with the Defence Forces will continue for decades into the F-35 era.
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Originally published on 15 Dec
Read MoreCybersafety in numbers Nordic-Baltic cyber consortium
Seven countries in the Nordic-Baltic region have agreed to pool their resources to stave off cyberattacks. Funded by the EU, hosted by Denmark, and with the participation of Estonia, Finland, Iceland, Latvia, Lithuania and Norway, the Nordic-Baltic Cyber Consortium will serve as a means for national cyber-security agencies in the seven countries to share information and to work together to develop new ways to counter cyberthreats.
The threat of cyberattack is not unique to the Baltic region, but the countries taking part in the consortium are among the most digitalised in the world, and thus particularly at risk. One strategy to protect themselves would be to take their foot off the pedal and move some services offline again, but that would mean losing many of the efficiency gains digitialisation has created, especially in the public sector. Doing so would also spoil plans to roll out artificial intelligence. By doubling down on digitalisation, they have decided that what makes them vulnerable is also what can make them stronger.
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