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STOCKHOLM, Oct. 27, 2023 /PRNewswire/ — Sweco’s (NASDAQ: SWEC-B) third quarter report demonstrates continued strong growth and increasing EBITA levels. The order book was strengthened with projects that support clients in the green transition in Europe and overall demand for Sweco’s services remained stable. Three acquisitions were announced in the quarter, amounting to a total of 10 acquisitions and more than 1 200 new experts joining Sweco during the year so far.

July–September 2023
Net sales increased to SEK 6,417 million (5,372)EBITA increased to SEK 465 million (382), margin 7.2 per cent (7.1)EBITA increased 41 per cent year-on-year after adjustment for calendar effectsEBIT increased to SEK 428 million (387), margin 6.7 per cent (7.2)Profit after tax amounted to SEK 267 million (278), corresponding to SEK 0.75 per share (0.78)January–September 2023
Net sales increased to SEK 20,806 million (17,565)EBITA increased to SEK 1,877 million (1,516), margin 9.0 per cent (8.6)EBITA increased 28 per cent year-on-year after adjustment for calendar effects EBIT increased to SEK 1,798 million (1,552), margin 8.6 per cent (8.8)Net debt/EBITDA amounted to 1.5 x (0.9)Net debt amounted to SEK 4,200 million (2,206)Profit after tax increased to SEK 1,250 million (1,150), corresponding to SEK 3.48 per share (3.21) Comments from President and CEO Åsa Bergman:
“Strong growth and result in the quarter
The third quarter marked a significant improvement compared to last year, with net sales growth of 19 per cent and an EBITA improvement of 41 per cent, adjusted for calendar effects. 
The positive development was the result of fee increases and continued recruitment, as well as the measures initiated in the third quarter of last year to manage costs and adapt to the current mixed market environment. 
The green transition in society remains a core driver in all our markets. We kept strengthening our order book, despite the fact that the demand in some segments was negatively impacted by the macro-economic situation. During the quarter, we also continued to execute on our growth strategy by signing three new acquisitions. 
Continued improvements across most business areas
Net sales increased to SEK 6,417 million (5,372), with a calendar-adjusted organic growth rate of 9 per cent. EBITA increased to SEK 465 million (382), an increase of SEK 158 million or 41 per cent, adjusted for calendar effects. The positive result was primarily driven by higher average fees and a higher number of employees.
Seven out of eight business areas reported positive organic growth in the quarter, with six business areas also reporting higher EBITA levels, adjusted for calendar effects. Sweco Belgium and Denmark reported yet another quarter with strong growth and margins. The Netherlands reported a quarter with good growth and solid margin. Germany delivered a good quarter, a sign that it is continuing to develop in the right direction. Sweden reported strong organic growth, improved EBITA and a margin in line with last year, despite the negative calendar effects. Finland and Norway both delivered solid organic growth, with EBITA improvement in Finland and a slight decline in Norway, adjusted for calendar effects.
The market situation remains challenging in parts of the UK market and we noted negative growth and a negative EBITA in the quarter. The loss was partly driven by redundancy costs for actions taken to bring the UK business back on track.
Acquisitions and projects
In the third quarter, we acquired OJ Rådgivende Ingeniører, one of Denmark’s leading engineering firms in the building market with a turnover of SEK 400 million. The company has both public and private clients in healthcare, social housing, industry, offices, education and residential. With this acquisition, Sweco will almost double the size of the building business in Denmark and strengthen its geographical footprint as well as its position as a top engineering and architecture firm in the country. 
In Sweden, we strengthened our position in a strategic niche through the acquisition of Medins Havs och Vatten-konsulter. The firm has a turnover of SEK 37 million and 35 experts specialised in surveys of watercourses, lakes and seas. Expertise regarding aquatic environments is vital in the green transition and Sweco is noting increasing demand across Europe from clients in both the private and public sector. This acquisition will make Sweco the leading aquatic environment consulting firm in Sweden. 
The demand in the energy segment remains good across all markets. One key area in the energy transition is the redesign and development of energy grids. In the third quarter, Sweco Sweden was commissioned to support Svenska kraftnät with a review and upgrade of the Swedish electricity transmission system. In Germany, Sweco will support the development of the Rhine-Main-Link, a central grid to supply Germany with climate-neutral energy.
Focus on the green transition
Sweco’s role in the green transition in Europe provides a solid foundation for profitable growth. Our strong market position, diversified portfolio and decentralised business model continues to prove its strength in the third quarter. Our focus going forward is to continue taking proactive measures to mitigate challenges in the market, while capturing growth opportunities and improving our efficiency.”
Information meeting 
Sweco’s President and CEO Åsa Bergman and CFO Olof Stålnacke will present the report in a web cast and teleconference on October 27, 2023 at 09:00 CEST. The presentation will be held in English. Please go to this page for registration to participate. 
This disclosure contains information that SWECO is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation (EU nr 596/2014). The information was submitted for publication, through the agency of the contact person, on 27-10-2023 07:20 CET.
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IoT Node and Gateway Market worth $604.7 billion by 2029 – Exclusive Report by MarketsandMarkets™

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CHICAGO, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — The IoT Node and Gateway market is projected to grow from USD 424.6 billion in 2024 and is estimated to reach USD 604.7 billion by 2029; it is expected to grow at a Compound Annual Growth Rate (CAGR) of 7.3% from 2024 to 2029 according to a new report by MarketsandMarkets™. The growth of the IoT Node and Gateway market is driven by the Provision of increased IP address space through IPv6, Emergence of 5G technology, and Increasing need for data centers.

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Market Revenue in 2024
$ 424.6 billion
Estimated Value by 2029
$ 604.7 billion
Growth Rate
Poised to grow at a CAGR of 7.3%
Market Size Available for
2020–2029
Forecast Period
2024–2029
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Value (USD Million/Billion)
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Revenue Forecast, Competitive Landscape, Growth Factors, and Trends
Segments Covered
By Hardware, End-use Application and Region
Geographies Covered
North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and Rest of World
Key Market Challenge
Requirement for wireless spectrum and licensed spectrum
Key Market Opportunities
Accelerated IoT adoption in healthcare sector
Key Market Drivers
Rising use of wireless smart sensors and networks
By Hardware, the Logic Devices are projected to grow at a high CAGR of IoT Node and Gateway market during the forecast period.
Logic devices can adapt to changing requirements even after deployment. As new features or functionalities are needed, the logic within the device can be reprogrammed to accommodate these changes, extending the useful life of the product and reducing the need for hardware revisions. The integration of FPGA technology into IoT devices further enhances these advantages. The integration of FPGAs into IoT nodes and gateways empowers manufacturers to develop highly optimized, customizable, and scalable solutions that meet the diverse needs of IoT applications. Tesla’s Full Self-Driving (FSD) computer utilizes FPGAs to handle complex neural network computations for autonomous driving algorithms. This allows them to potentially improve their FSD capabilities through software updates that reconfigure the logic within the FPGAs.
BFSI segment in IoT Node and Gateway Market is projected to grow at a highest CAGR during the forecast period.
BFSI sector can use IoT technology to provide more convenient solutions for customers. IoT can be used to perform data collection in real time and for instant communication between devices. For instance, it can facilitate cashless payments using an RFID scanner to identify products in the shopping cart and mobile wallet. The adoption of mobile point of sale (mPOS) systems and kiosks is fundamentally reshaping the landscape of the BFSI market. mPOS facilitates transactions anytime, anywhere, benefiting unbanked populations and enabling temporary service points for events. Kiosks offer convenient banking functionalities, reducing wait times and freeing up staff for complex inquiries. These technologies drive cost savings by requiring less investment and automating routine tasks, allowing resources to be reallocated strategically. They provide rich data for personalized services, fraud detection, and operational optimization. mPOS systems and kiosks promote financial inclusion by extending services to remote areas, fostering economic activity and well-being.
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North America accounts for the largest share in IoT Node and Gateway Industry.
The North American IoT market is poised to grow, driven by government efforts to transition cities into smart urban centers. The growing need for sophisticated IoT solutions, fueled by the widespread availability of high-speed data, will further propel market expansion in this region. Furthermore, North America’s dynamic IoT node and gateway ecosystem features established players like Intel Corporation (US), Texas Instruments Incorporated (US), Dell (US), and Cisco Systems (US), driving competition, innovation, and affordability. Increasing research and development at industry levels is broadening the application areas of IoT in various industries, such as retail, consumer electronics, automotive and transportation, and healthcare, especially in the US. The increased demand for effective solutions and focus on early, accurate, and fast diagnosis of diseases has led to huge investments in technological developments in the healthcare sector.
Key Players
Key companies operating in the IoT Node and Gateway companies are Intel Corporation (US), Qualcomm Technologies, Inc. (US), Texas Instruments Incorporated (US), STMicroelectronics (Switzerland), Microchip Technology Inc. (US), Huawei Technologies Co., Ltd. (China), NXP Semiconductors N.V. (Netherlands), Cisco Systems, Inc. (US), Hewlett Packard Enterprise Development LP (US), TE Connectivity Ltd (Switzerland), Advantech Co., Ltd. (Taiwan), Dell Technologies (US), among others.
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atNorth Wins ‘Colocation Provider of the Year’ and ‘Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year’ at Industry Award Events

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AtNorth recognized at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards and the Tech Capital Awards.
REYKJAVÍK, Iceland, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — atNorth, the leading Nordic colocation, high-performance computing, and artificial intelligence service provider has today announced further acknowledgement in the industry as it wins two significant awards.

The business has been awarded the `Colocation Provider of the Year’ award at the Electrical Review & Data Centre Review Awards. atNorth has undertaken a significant expansion strategy in recent years, that has ensured that the business can offer high performance infrastructure at speed and scale. This award reflects the business’ growth journey as it continues to innovate and adapt to technological advancements and client requirements.
atNorth has also won the `Digital Infrastructure Project of the Year’ at the Tech Capital Awards for its work with client, Shearwater Geoservices.  The global marine imaging and processing leader achieved a 92% reduction in CO2 output and an 85% reduction in cost by moving a portion of its UK HPC infrastructure to one of atNorth’s Icelandic data center sites.
Fueled by the abundant renewable power sources of the Nordics, atNorth`s services deliver performance and efficiency for high density workloads in a sustainable way that enables clients to decarbonize their IT footprint and reduce overall costs.
Winners are voted for by a panel of industry experts for both awarding bodies in a process that aims to recognize the outstanding achievements within the digital infrastructure industry.
“We are thrilled to receive these acknowledgments for our data center services”, says Eyjólfur Magnús Kristinsson, CEO at atNorth. “atNorth has experienced significant growth over the last couple of years and this industry recognition is a testament to our dedication to delivering excellence across the board. We are determined to continue decarbonizing the world’s most demanding workloads in an efficient, sustainable, and cost-effective way.”
The news follows atNorth’s announcements of colocation clients Crusoe, BNP Paribas and Advania. The business has also received recent recognition from multiple other awarding bodies including; the Datacloud Global Awards, the Energy Awards, TechRound’s Sustainability60 and the UK Green Business Awards.  
About atNorth
atNorth is a leading Nordic data center services company that offers sustainable, cost-effective, scalable colocation and high-performance computing services trusted by industry-leading organizations. The business acquired leading High-Performance Computing (HPC) provider, Gompute, in 2023 enabling a compelling full stack offering tailored to AI and other critical high-performance workloads. 
With sustainability at its core, atNorth’s data centers run on renewable energy resources and support circular economy principles. All atNorth sites leverage innovative design, power efficiency, and intelligent operations to provide long-term infrastructure and flexible colocation deployments. The tailor-made solutions enable businesses to calculate, simulate, train and visualize data workloads in an efficient, cost-optimized way.
atNorth is headquartered in Reykjavik, Iceland and operates seven data centers in strategic locations across the Nordics, with additional sites to open in Helsinki, Finland and in Denmark in Q4 2024, as well as its tenth site ready for operation in Kouvola, Finland in 2025.
For more information, visit atNorth.com or follow atNorth on LinkedIn or Facebook.
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Titans of Tech: GP Bullhound releases its annual report on the European tech ecosystem

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LONDON, May 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Titans of Tech:  Unrivalled era of A.I. led innovation for European Tech –  No more excuses. GP Bullhound is proud to announce the release of its Titans of Tech 2024 report. For the tenth year in a row, GP Bullhound has released its annual Titans of Tech report, highlighting and analysing the growth trends in Europe’s tech ecosystem. This comprehensive analysis underscores the resilience and growth of Europe’s tech sector, setting the stage for a new era of innovation and investment.

Key takeaways from our report include:
The funding frenzy is over, but the new normal is very healthy: Funding levels have normalised, averaging €15Bn per quarter over the last year, which is ~50% higher than 2019.The value of the ecosystem is growing despite the failures: 14 new unicorns were created in the last 12 months. Europe and Israel now have 323 unicorns, up from 311 a year ago and 283 the year before. The ecosystem’s total valuation has grown to $1.2Tr, an ~11x increase in billion-dollar companies and a ~14x increase in aggregate valuation since our first report in 2014.Megarounds are fewer but larger and still accessible: Access to capital rounds exceeding $50 million has tightened, but investors remain interested in supporting innovators. The deal count dropped 68% over the last two years due to a focus on profitability and conservative planning. Only 17% of European unicorns raised capital in 2023, as 93% had already raised funds during the 2021-2022 bull market.Software innovation continues, shaping the way we live and work: Despite funding challenges, technological developments, especially in artificial intelligence, continue to drive automation and cost savings. European AI companies received over €11Bn in funding in the last year, with 36% of new unicorns being AI/ML businesses.Category leaders and geographies: This year, the UK and France lead the startup arena with three unicorns each. The UK’s unicorns are valued at $3.4Bn, with significant contributions from AI leaders Synthesia and Builder.ai. France’s trio reaches a collective valuation of $7Bn, highlighted by innovators like Mistral AI. Germany, Israel, and the Netherlands each added two unicorns, while Sweden and Italy added one unicorn each.Europe’s most promising startups: GP Bullhound has analysed more than 100 European startups for scale, velocity, and sentiment, and ranked the top 50 companies with the most potential to become one-billion-dollar companies. The top 10 include Agicap, Brevo, Typeform, Homa, AMBOSS, Akeneo, Form3, Flo Health, Aidoc, and ConnexOne.Manish Madhvani, Managing Partner at GP Bullhound, said: “After ten years of issuing our Titans of Tech report, we have witnessed the highs and lows of the European tech ecosystem. A year ago, the situation was less encouraging for the fundraising environment, with macro uncertainty and with businesses more focused on layoffs than on growth and innovation.
Today, against the backdrop of negative headlines, we have cemented the building blocks for the next wave of innovation. Funding levels have stabilised, and are amazingly 50% higher than pre bull market levels. With Europe’s maturing base of engineering talent and the world’s fascination in its potential productivity gains, artificial intelligence offers a unique opportunity to create global leaders in record time. There is no shortage of funding for the best entrepreneurs and companies, as evidenced by the record $220m seed round for Paris based H announced this week. What was noticeable about the round was the range of the investor syndicate : from strategics such as Amazon, Samsung and UI Path, household names such as Bernard Arnault, Eric Schmidt and Xavier Niel, and leading VC’s.Looking ahead, we expect the next few years to represent an era of unprecedented innovation in the European ecosystem. Innovation is flowing, vast amounts of capital are available for the strong and the talent pool is expanding. No more excuses Europe!”
Expert interviewsWhat does it take to build a billion-dollar company? What are the critical success factors for European tech? How to remain resilient in a challenging market and benefit from economic downturns? This year’s report features expert views from leading founders and CEOs, including Synthesia, Quantexa, SEON, Flo Health, Zappi and CoverManager.
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