Kering’s Strategic Divestiture: How Luxury’s Beauty Exit Signals Broader Industry Realignment
Major Beauty Business Acquisition Nears Completion French luxury conglomerate Kering is finalizing the sale of its beauty division to cosmetics…
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EssilorLuxottica’s Digital Transformation Fuels Record Quarterly Performance
Eyewear Giant Exceeds Expectations with Strategic Digital Integration EssilorLuxottica, the global eyewear powerhouse behind iconic brands like Ray-Ban and Oakley,…
Ancient Isotope Anomaly Rewrites Earth’s Origin Story: Proto-Planet Traces Survived Cataclysmic Impact
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D-Wave Partners with Swiss Quantum Technology in €10 Million European Quantum Computing Expansion
Quantum computing firm D-Wave has entered a significant €10 million partnership with Swiss Quantum Technology SA to deploy an annealing quantum computer in Europe. The five-year agreement provides SQT with substantial computing access while supporting Italy’s newly formed Q-Alliance quantum initiative. This deployment marks another step in Europe’s expanding quantum computing infrastructure.
Major Quantum Computing Deployment in Europe
Quantum computing company D-Wave Systems has reportedly signed a €10 million ($11.6 million) agreement with Swiss Quantum Technology SA (SQT) to deploy an Advantage2 annealing quantum computer in Europe, according to recent announcements. The five-year arrangement will grant SQT access to 50 percent of the system’s computing capacity, with sources indicating the option for eventual purchase remains available.
Windows 11 Update Disrupts Developer Workflows with Localhost Connectivity Issues
A recent Windows 11 cumulative update has reportedly severed localhost connectivity, leaving developers unable to access applications running on their own machines. The issue appears to stem from HTTP.sys component changes affecting HTTP/2 protocol handling. Temporary workarounds exist but Microsoft has yet to officially acknowledge the problem according to user reports.
Windows 11 Update Cripples Local Development Environments
A recent Microsoft cumulative update for Windows 11 has reportedly broken localhost functionality, creating significant disruptions for developers working on web applications, according to multiple technical forums and user reports. The October 2025 update (KB5066835) appears to have severed the operating system’s ability to communicate with itself, preventing developers from accessing applications running on their local machines.
Fortivum Consulting Expands Dublin Operations with 50 New Engineering Roles
Dublin-based Fortivum Consulting has launched its new headquarters in Tallaght, creating 50 specialized engineering positions. The data centre consultancy plans to double its workforce while establishing international learning partnerships and global expansion initiatives.
Major Dublin Expansion for Engineering Consultancy
Irish engineering firm Fortivum Consulting has officially opened its new corporate headquarters in Tallaght, Dublin, according to company announcements. Sources indicate the strategic move will create 50 highly skilled positions, effectively doubling the organization’s current workforce of 50 employees over the next 18 months.