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Finland tops global prosperity index
Finland is the world’s most prosperous nation, not only in monetary matters, but in the quality of its democracy and governance, according to the latest Prosperity Index, to be launched by Legatum, the London-based think-tank, this week.
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24 February 2010 | Finnish study reveals business opportunities for energy-saving solutions
Apartment blocks in Finland could use new technology to improve their energy efficiency, according to a study by the Finnish property management chain REIM Group.
A study by the REIM Group about the energy consumption of its housing cooperative clients has found that many Finnish apartment blocks are not being managed energy-efficiently. >> Read more
19 February 2010 | Capgemini establishes software testing division in FinlandConsumer confidence in the Finnish economy remains strong
Sogeti Finland aims to expand share of fast-growing market in testing services Capgemini Group, the international provider of consulting, technology and outsourcing services, has established a local IT and engineering services division in Finland. Sogeti Finland was launched on 15 February with a staff of 35 software testing experts and the company expects to hire about 100 additional testing experts over the next three years. Software testing aims to avoid or substantially reduce software bugs and so bring lower costs, higher quality and more timely delivery. >> Read more
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25 February 2010 | Fortum turns waste into energy in Lithuania
Fortum is building a new combined heat and power plant in Klaipeda, Lithuania. The value of the investment is approximately 140 million euros. The power plant will be completed by 2013. The new power plant will be fuelled by municipal and industrial waste and biomass. The production capacity will be approximately 50 megawatts of heat and 20 megawatts of electricity. The district heating produced will be sold to Klaipedos Energija and the electricity to the Lithuanian national grid. >> Read more
19 February 2010 | Uusimaa is the European Entrepreneurial Region 2012
The European Union Committee of the Regions has chosen Uusimaa as the European Entrepreneurial Region 2012. The award attracted 36 regional nominees, out of which three regions received the title for the year 2011 and three for 2012. The EER award, which was presented for the first time, serves as recognition to those areas with the most plausible action plan for promoting entrepreneurship with realistic foresight and outstanding political vision. >> Read more
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Tapping the World’s Innovation Hot Spots by Harward Business Review
Countries around the globe are creating distinctive innovation models. What are those models, and how can you take advantage of them?
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European Institute of Technology ICT Unit coming to Finland on the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi
The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) is locating one of its information and communication technologies research units in Finland. The decision will enhance Finland’s position in EU information technology research and will facilitate the initiation of new research projects vital to European interests. The Finnish unit will be located on the Aalto University campus in Otaniemi.
>> Read the press release at Aalto University website
Airport Solutions Finland -clustering activity starting at Helsinki-Vantaa
Airport Solutions Finland –clustering and development platform activity is starting its operations in Helsinki-Vantaa. All the companies and other actors in the field of airport business, airport technologies and solutions and related R&D are invited to join the community. Airport Solutions Finland activities are to include clustering, networking, information collection and seminars, development projects and establishing an Airportcluster Showroom to be located in the close vicinity of the Helsinki-Vantaa International Airport.
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