Amazon brings AI shopping advice to WhatsApp
AI shopping assistant launches in the UK Amazon is integrating interactive AI shopping advice directly into its official WhatsApp channel in the UK. Users can search for products, request recommendations and check offers within the chat. However, ordering and payment will ultimately continue as usual in the web shop or via the Amazon app. Key facts about Amazon's AI advice Shopping in chat: Via […]
Critical infrastructure: TÜV warns of security gaps in emergency power and cyber defence
Germany's critical networks are coming under increasing pressure: while attacks on energy and transport networks are rising, significant vulnerabilities are becoming apparent in local emergency care. In every third special building such as hospitals or schools, emergency power systems do not function reliably in an emergency. The TÜV Association is therefore calling for targeted investment from the federal government and operators to fundamentally strengthen resilience against failure.
61st BME Purchasing and Logistics Symposium
The 61st BME Symposium on Purchasing and Logistics addresses the future viability of procurement and supply chains in times of geopolitical, technological and economic uncertainty. Under the motto „Shaping purchasing and supply chains successfully: From talk to action“, the event focuses on digitalisation, operational excellence and networks as key drivers for corporate resilience and innovation. Key facts about the BME Symposium: […]
EU Packaging Regulation: New rules for food
A decisive turning point for the food and packaging industry: with the deadline of 12 August 2026, the first directly applicable requirements of the new EU Packaging Regulation (PPWR – Packaging and Packaging Waste Regulation, Regulation (EU) 2025/40) will enter into force. While the media mostly report on the takeaway coffee cup or the pizza box at the snack bar, this goes considerably too […]
Pentagon accelerates AI procurement for anti-drones
Pentagon accelerates procurement of anti-drone technology with AI platform The Pentagon is drastically accelerating the procurement of anti-drone technologies through a new AI-powered online marketplace developed in collaboration with startup Kaizen Laboratories. Created under a 15 million US dollar contract in under nine weeks, the platform went live at the end of July 2026. The marketplace is intended to dismantle bureaucratic hurdles and enable […]
BMW profits plunge by more than a third
Technical problems with the braking system and weak demand in China are weighing on the quarterly results. The BMW Group is facing significant headwinds in the current financial year: The Munich-based premium car manufacturer’s profit slumped by more than a third (> 33 %) in the past quarter compared with the same period last year. The main reasons for this development are costly delivery suspensions in […]
EU regulation changes hospital procurement
New EU laws (EHDS, NIS-2, AI Regulation, and CRA) are completely changing the rules for IT procurement in hospitals. Those purchasing new systems must consider data protection, IT security, and legal compliance from the outset. Procurement is thus transforming from a mere ordering department into a crucial decision-maker for legal certainty in day-to-day hospital operations. The key facts at a glance: EHDS & […]
BMW austerity measures: Worldwide reduction of 8,000 jobs planned
In brief: The automotive industry's austerity measures are now also affecting BMW: the company plans to cut around 8,000 jobs worldwide. In Germany, the cuts are to be made without compulsory redundancies – instead, the focus in administration and development will be on voluntary severance packages and early retirement. Key facts on job cuts at BMW: Scope: Around 8,000 jobs are being cut worldwide. Focus on Germany: [...]
Deutsche Bank invests in aviation fuel at the Lufthansa Group
Deutsche Bank is further expanding its commitment to more climate-friendly business travel and is investing in Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) together with the Lufthansa Group. According to the press release, around 1,600 tonnes of SAF will be used. This is expected to save around 5,500 tonnes of CO₂ compared to conventional kerosene, which is roughly equivalent to the emissions of 520 […]
Fuel prices continue to rise: Federal government rules out new relief measures
Fuel prices in Germany are rising sharply again. Nevertheless, the German government is not currently planning a new fuel rebate or other aid for drivers after the expiry of the current relief measures. The price development is mainly due to the increased oil price as well as ongoing geopolitical tensions in the Middle East and uncertainties surrounding the Strait of Hormuz. Key facts about [...]