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ETH moves up university ranking
Zurich – The Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich (ETH) has reached its highest ever position in the QS World University Rankings. It moved up three places to be named the 7th best university in ...
Schaffhausen introduces electronic ID
Schaffhausen – After a successful pilot phase, the canton of Schaffhausen has decided to permanently implement the electronic identity solution from Procivis. Alongside public services, it will also b...
IBM and Avaloq build cloud for Swiss banks
Freienbach SZ – The IT giant IBM is joining forces with Avaloq, a fintech company from the Greater Zurich Area. Together, they intend to build a Swiss Banking Cloud.
Bootcamp draws startups to Switzerland
Zurich – digitalswitzerland has brought 50 international startups to Switzerland for a five-day bootcamp, where founders are being given the opportunity to find potential customers, partners and inves...
Robot swims without an engine
Zurich – Researchers at the Federal Institute of Technology in Zurich have teamed up with colleagues in California to develop a mini-submarine. Made using a 3D printer, it requires no engine, propella...
TestingTime to expand across Europe with new funds
Zurich – TestingTime successfully raised 2.8 million Swiss francs in a financing round. The startup has developed an automated service for companies that helps them quickly find test users for new pro...
Equinix expands data centre in Greater Zurich Area
Oberengstringen ZH – IT firm Equinix is investing $51 million to expand its data centre in the Greater Zurich Area. It is regarded as an ideal location as European destinations can be reached in less ...
Disney Research celebrates Zurich jubilee
Zurich – Disney has been conducting research and development in Zurich for 10 years. Jubilee celebrations on Friday will see the media corporation showcase the best new film production technologies de...
Empa approves ball for the 2018 World Cup
Dübendorf ZH – The official ball for the upcoming football World Cup has received approval from the Federal Laboratories for Materials Testing and Research (Empa). Telstar 18 faced some criticism, but...

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