France

Airbus Seeks to be Key Investor in Atos' Spun-off Entity

Airbus, the world’s largest planemaker, is seeking to become the No. 1 investor in Atos’ soon-to-be spun-off division Evidian, France’s beleaguered IT consulting firm said amid scrutiny on an asset deemed strategic by the government. If successful, the deal would make Airbus the key industrial partner of Evidian and give it a say over the […]

For Automakers, the EV Surge Is Everything Everywhere All at Once

The surprise leadership shuffle on Thursday at Toyota Motor Corp, renewed urgency at Renault and Nissan Motor Co to restructure their alliance and Elon Musk’s declaration that Tesla Inc will be the world’s No. 1 automaker by a wide margin have one thing in common: What once defined the global auto industry’s center is no […]

Exclusive-Nissan to Consider Renault Proposal on Ip Safeguards-Sources

A committee of Nissan’s board is set to meet next week to consider proposals from Renault to address a sticking point in talks to restructure the alliance between the two automakers, two people with knowledge of the matter said. Specifically, Nissan directors will consider proposals from Renault on how the Japanese automaker’s technology and intellectual […]

Explainer-Why the U.S. Inflation Reduction Act Has Europe up in Arms

French President Emmanuel Macron will use a state visit to Washington this week to press European Union concerns about the United States’ huge new green energy subsidy package. While EU countries welcome the new commitment to energy transition, they fear the $430 billion Inflation Reduction Act will put their companies at an unfair disadvantage. WHY […]

France’s Ovhcloud Gets 200 Million Euro EIB Loan for European Investments

The European Investment Bank has granted OVHcloud a 200 million euro ($208.18 million) loan to support the French software group’s expansion in Europe, they said in a joint statement on Friday. The funding will support OVHcloud’s plan to ramp up international development by opening 15 new data centres, of which 10 will be located in […]

Thales Confirms Hackers Have Released Its Data on the Dark Web

French defence and technology group Thales said on Friday data relating to the group has been released on the “publication platform” of the hacker group LockBit 3.0, confirming media reports. The data was released on Nov. 10, Thales, which provides advanced technologies in defence, aeronautics, space, transport and digital security, said. “At this stage, Thales […]

Renault, Google Expand Ties in Automotive Software

Renault and Google said on Tuesday that they are expanding their partnership in software services for future Renault vehicles, adding that Google will become the preferred cloud supplier to the French automaker. The partnership with Google will also help Renault accelerate its “end-to-end digital transformation, from the design of the car to its market launch […]

Overview of Fonia Telecom 

Fonia was established in 2008 in the Basque country, offering various network solutions and partnering with distributors throughout France. Fonia’s telecom solutions include voice, telephony, internet, hardware, and hosting solutions. Fonia is shaping up to be an essential player in the French telecom scenes. Customers and partners alike are satisfied with the telecom solutions presented […]

Volkswagen to Develop New Semiconductor with STMicro Amid Chip Crunch

Germany’s Volkswagen and Franco-Italian chipmaker STMicroelectronics will co-develop a new semiconductor amid a global microchip crunch that has strained the car industry’s supply chain, the companies said on Wednesday. The move illustrates how Volkswagen, Europe’s biggest carmaker, is striving to gain greater control over the supply of chips, found in ever greater number in new […]

Our Pick of Top Cities for Digital Nomads

Travel lovers, adventures seekers, this one is for you. The digital era is furbishing a whole new way of conducting work, with the fitting means to support how you make money, from the comfort of your own space, no matter where you are in the world. The tectonic shift, mainly driven by the COVID-19 pandemic, […]