BADEN, Switzerland, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Linxon, a joint venture formed by AtkinsRéalis and Hitachi Energy, is pleased to announce that as of December 2024, it has achieved $1 billion in new orders for the calendar year 2024.

Following a strong performance in 2023, this significant achievement underscores Linxon’s progress over the past years, the trust established with its clients, and the robust growth within the power transmission sector.

The secured contracts have been distributed across all three regions: the Americas, Asia Pacific/Middle East & Africa, and Europe, with each region making a substantial contribution.

While the majority of Linxon’s operations are focused on Transmission System Operators (TSOs), there has also been notable success for Energy Storage Systems (ESS) within the Americas, including entry into Puerto Rico with an initial batch of nine projects to integrate renewables.

Additionally, the company has significantly expanded its market presence in the Middle East with a major award in Abu Dhabi. In Europe, significant progress has been made to increase the pipeline of projects from TSOs across Linxon’s core markets, with new awards expected in the first half of 2025.

“We are ideally positioned for the market super cycle and are fully dedicated to maintaining this growth trajectory, increasing the services to our customers, providing opportunities to our staff, and achieving strong financial results for our shareholders,” stated Stefan Reisacher, CEO of Linxon.

“With our recent consolidation into three robust hubs, we have seen continuous improvement in our execution capabilities. Effective project execution – delivered on time, with quality, and within budget – is fundamental to our business success,” he concluded.

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Survey of 650 automotive development professionals finds quality and compliance are key to developing safe and secure autonomous vehicles with AI-driven design.

MINNEAPOLIS, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Perforce Software, the DevOps company for global teams requiring speed, quality, security, and governance at scale along the development lifecycle, announces the release of the 2025 State of Automotive Software Development Report. This year’s findings highlighted an uptick in the use of AI, continued challenges around code complexity, and a larger emphasis on safety than security.

Safety was the top concern in AI vehicle development for 49% of respondents, so teams who are guided by functional safety standards need to employ additional considerations when using AI, as the algorithms tend to be non-deterministic.

“Automotive software development is becoming more dependent on AI systems, but the software must still be developed, deployed, and maintained with safety in mind,” said Perforce Director of Compliance Jill Britton. “AI systems bring additional challenges to achieving functional safety and to provide guidance, new and updated standards are emerging for their use in safety-critical applications.”

AI is driving autonomous vehicle design for 42% of automotive professionals (up 9% from last year) and is affecting at least some components in connected vehicles (41%). Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) were the leading components with AI/ML applications, alongside In-Vehicle Infotainment (IVI) systems and Light Detection and Ranging (LiDAR) components.

In the previous report, security rose as a concern over safety, but with the rapid introduction of AI/ML in connected and autonomous vehicle development and design, safety is once again of higher concern in 2025.

Automotive software professionals are increasingly aware that maintaining high-quality code contributes to both the safety and security of the software system. But the complexity of the code base can make producing quality code challenging, especially for engineers with less than three years of experience: 57% of respondents with less than one year and 45% with one to three years expressed code complexity as their top concern; as opposed to those with more than five years (37%) who cited testing resources as their top quality concern.

While wider market conditions and challenges like the global economy and remaining competitive are driving most organizations, a consistent trend throughout the report showed an emphasis on maximizing existing resources (49%) and educating existing talent (42%).

Developers are turning to static analysis tools to manage complex code bases, ensuring compliance with industry standards like MISRA and ISO 21434. The report found that 30% of teams prioritize software quality improvements through static analysis, version control, and continuous testing tools.

Other notable findings include:

86% are using at least one coding standard, which is important for code quality.53% use static analysis/SAST tools, with 30% citing the primary reason as improving software quality.89% are required to track code quality metrics to reduce errors — an increase of 12%.EV software development is stabilizing, with 47% working extensively on EV systems.AI-driven development is growing, with 71% adopting ISO/DPAS 8800 for AI functional safety assurance.

As regulations evolve, proving compliance with functional safety and security standards is more critical than ever. The anticipated release of MISRA C:2025 will impact 53% of automotive developers, highlighting the need for robust software quality and compliance tools.

The annual study, conducted in collaboration with Automotive IQ and the Eclipse Foundation, delivers exclusive research on the current challenges of developing safe and secure automotive software in increasingly connected and autonomous vehicle systems.

Interested parties can download the full 2024 State of Automotive Software Development Report by visiting: https://www.perforce.com/resources/sca/2025-state-automotive-software-development-report.

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As President & Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, Sophie brings extensive experience in global brand and business development, marketing and media – aligning closely with Reward’s ambitious vision for expansionAppointment comes as Reward accelerates global growth and enhances its Commerce Media proposition for retailers with the acquisition of Hospitality Data Insights (HDI), delivering rich consumer brand insights that drive Intelligent Activation

LONDON, March 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Reward, global leader in Customer Engagement, today announces the appointment of Sophie Goldschmidt to its Board of Directors, effective immediately.

A highly respected global executive, Sophie currently serves as President & Chief Executive Officer of U.S. Ski & Snowboard, the governing body for 10 different snow sports in the United States, which is where she resides. Sophie brings a wealth of experience in global brand and business development, marketing and media, with a proven track record of scaling businesses, driving innovation and expanding market presence – closely aligning with Reward’s strategic growth ambitions.

Throughout her career, Sophie has held leadership positions at renowned organisations including the World Surf League, NBA, WTA, and Adidas. Recognised as one of Forbes’ Most Powerful Women in Sport as well as other industry accolades, Sophie has built a reputation of elevating brands and delivering lasting commercial growth in global sports, entertainment and media sectors. She has achieved this success while navigating complex environments, including government bodies, private equity-backed ventures, and publicly listed companies.

Her appointment comes at a pivotal time as Reward continues its growth trajectory, expanding internationally and strengthening its data insights capabilities following the recent acquisition of Hospitality Data Insights (HDI). Sophie’s expertise in creating deep engagement between brands and their fans will be invaluable in guiding Reward’s expansion and further cementing its leadership in the Commerce Media sector.

Jamie Samaha, CEO of Reward, comments; “I’m really pleased to welcome Sophie to our board at this pivotal time. Her global experience, particularly in sports, perfectly translates into building loyalty and engagement for our clients. With a strong network and a proven track record of driving growth for major global brands, Sophie is a natural fit to help steer Reward’s continued expansion. Her expertise will be invaluable in supporting our executive team as we accelerate into new markets and further strengthen our position in Commerce Media.”

Sophie Goldschmidt adds: “Reward is redefining Commerce Media by harnessing data and technology to drive deeper customer engagement. With my background in global brand growth, loyalty, and fan connection, I’m excited to support Reward’s growth agenda and innovation in this dynamic space. As the company continues to scale into new markets, I look forward to working with the leadership team to create meaningful interactions for both retailers and consumers.”

About Reward 

Reward is a global leader in Customer Engagement and Commerce Media, operating in more than 15 markets across the UK, Europe, the Middle East and Asia. Uniquely positioned at the intersection of banking and retail, Reward’s platform combines technology, data insights and digital marketing to deliver personalised products and services that help brands deepen connections with customers.

As businesses strive to better understand and influence customer behaviour, Reward is poised to lead in the fast-growing commerce media space, offering consumer insights that enhance omnichannel experiences, boost sales and build customer loyalty.

Beyond unifying consumer insight and commerce, Reward is on a mission to make everyday spending more rewarding and every interaction count, delivering billions in rewards to customers. 

For more information, please visit www.rewardinsight.com

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