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Framery announces new Gradus™ product line designed for the U.S. and Canadian markets

TAMPERE, Finland, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Framery today unveils Gradus, a new line of smart office pods purpose-built for the U.S. and Canada. The line will officially launch at NeoCon on June 8th. Featuring three new models, the Gradus line will be sold in the U.S. and Canada and assembled in the USA.

Positioned as the definitive market-fit for the region, the Gradus line is set to capture growing demand as office utilization rates climb. Gradus offers clients an integrated, “built-in” design language, prioritizing architectural harmony and expanding choice alongside Framery’s aesthetically bold signature line.

“Gradus is purpose-built to meet the high volume and unique demands of the American and Canadian workplace,” says Samu Hällfors, CEO of Framery.

Products in the Gradus™ line will be assembled at Framery’s new factory in the United States. The new manufacturing facility is a key part of the company’s growth strategy and its goal to meet regional demand locally.

The Gradus line is defined by a “plug-and-play” interior designed for instant user integration. The portfolio consists of three new models designed to maximize interior volume within a minimal footprint:

  • Gradus Focus™: A smart, soundproof phone booth for one person, designed for calls and focus work.
  • Gradus Work™: A smart and soundproof workstation for one person, featuring a full-size adjustable desk and a spacious interior designed for uninterrupted flow.
  • Gradus Huddle™: A smart and soundproof meeting pod for 1–4 people, optimally sized for spontaneous collaboration and confidential discussions.

The pods feature a modular build with replaceable components, allowing units to be repaired, refurbished, and updated over time. This design also features a snap-on system for exterior wall panels, including wood veneers, fabrics, or custom acoustic panels, allowing the pods to either blend into the surrounding architecture or stand out as a focal point.

“Designers and customers in the U.S. and Canada want spaces that feel like their own, and this flexibility makes Gradus a perfect fit for any office,” says Hällfors.

Gradus offers a lower cost per square foot than fixed construction and meets local standards like IBC, IFC, and UL 962 for seamless regional adoption. The line also includes third-party verified EPDs to support corporate carbon accounting.

The product line features automated ventilation, automated lighting, and Class A soundproofing. Equipped with occupancy sensors, Gradus collects anonymized usage data. This allows the pods to integrate with Framery’s smart office solutions to optimize floor plans and help organizations eliminate the real estate waste of underutilized space.

“Gradus combines data-driven workspace optimization with a smooth user experience. It is a strategic tool for right-sizing office space needs,” says Hällfors.

The Tampere factory remains the hub for specialized expertise, providing the smart technology and sub-assemblies for the new line, and its existing products will remain in the U.S. and Canadian offering.

FRAMERY IN BRIEF

Framery enables people to focus on what truly matters and to get things done. With its soundproof smart pods and smart office solution, Framery turns ordinary offices into places people love. This is why Framery is an essential part of a successful workday for millions of workers in over a hundred countries and within many of the world’s leading companies.

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AACSB und wissenschaftliche Gesellschaften veröffentlichen Rahmenwerk zur Steigerung der Forschungswirkung in der betriebswirtschaftlichen Ausbildung

TAMPA, Florida, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) —  Business Schools stehen zunehmend unter Druck, nachzuweisen, dass ihre Forschung über den akademischen Bereich hinaus relevant ist, doch vielen fehlt dafür ein klarer Rahmen. Ein Zusammenschluss von zehn internationalen akademischen Organisationen zeigt mit der Veröffentlichung von „A Framework for Research Impact: Insights, Pathways, and Calls to Action“ nun einen möglichen Weg auf.

Der Bericht erscheint zeitgleich mit der ersten „Research Impact Conference“ der AACSB, die in Zusammenarbeit mit der Academy of Management stattfindet, und bietet Business Schools einen praxisorientierten Ansatz sowie Ressourcen, um ihre Definition, Bewertung und Kommunikation von Forschungswirkung weiterzuentwickeln.

Das von der Global Research Impact Task Force der AACSB entwickelte Rahmenwerk vermittelt ein erweitertes Verständnis des Ökosystems der Forschungswirkung, das wissenschaftliche Arbeit mit Unternehmenspraxis, Politik, Lehre und Gesellschaft verknüpft.

Global Research Impact Task Force

  • AACSB International 
  • Academy of International Business 
  • Academy of Management 
  • American Accounting Association 
  • American Marketing Association 
  • Asia Academy of Management 
  • Association for Information Systems 
  • European Accounting Association 
  • Journal of Operations Management 
  • Production and Operations Management Society

Das Rahmenwerk ist das Ergebnis monatelanger Arbeit der Arbeitsgruppe und basiert auf umfangreichen Beiträgen aus dem gesamten Ökosystem der betriebswirtschaftlichen Ausbildung. Diese wurden durch weltweite Umfragen, Rundtischgespräche, Fokusgruppen, Beratungsgespräche sowie durch Rückmeldungen zu einem im Oktober 2025 veröffentlichten Entwurf erhoben. Es ermutigt Einrichtungen, gezieltere und stärker auf ihre jeweiligen Leitbilder abgestimmte Ansätze zur Förderung, Bewertung und Kommunikation von Forschungswirkung zu verfolgen.

„Zu lange wurde der Einfluss von Forschung zu eng definiert“, erklärt Lily Bi, President und Chief Executive Officer der AACSB. „Ich freue mich darauf, die Arbeit der Arbeitsgruppe aus dem vergangenen Jahr vorzustellen. Dieses Rahmenwerk unterstützt Institutionen dabei, den Fokus von der Messung von Outputs hin zum Verständnis von Outcomes und Wirkung zu verlagern.“

Der Bericht, der lediglich die erste Phase einer laufenden Initiative zur Förderung systemweiter Veränderungen darstellt, betont, dass wirkungsvolle Forschung häufig aus dem kontinuierlichen Austausch zwischen Forschenden, Praktikern, politischen Entscheidungsträgern, Lernenden und Gemeinschaften entsteht. Er unterstreicht zudem die Bedeutung, Strategie, Anreizsysteme, Kultur und Infrastruktur einer Einrichtung aufeinander abzustimmen, um vielfältige Formen der Forschungswirkung gezielt zu fördern.

Das Rahmenwerk empfiehlt Business Schools unter anderem Folgendes:

  • Strategien zur Stärkung der Forschungswirkung im Einklang mit ihrem jeweiligen Auftrag zu entwickeln
  • Die Verbindungen zwischen Forschung, Lehre und externen Beziehungen zu stärken
  • Ausgewogenere Ansätze zur Bewertung von Forschungswirkung zu verfolgen
  • Sowohl quantitative als auch qualitative Nachweise für Wirkung zu berücksichtigen
  • Institutionelle Rahmenbedingungen zu schaffen, die vielfältige Formen wirkungsvoller Wissenschaft fördern

Um Business Schools bei der Umsetzung zu unterstützen, umfasst das Rahmenwerk praktische Ressourcen wie ein Instrument zur Bewertung der Forschungswirkung und einen Leitfaden zum Forschungswirkungs-Ökosystem. Gemeinsam helfen diese Ressourcen Hochschulen dabei, ihre bestehenden Praktiken zu analysieren, Verbesserungspotenziale zu identifizieren und die institutionelle Ausrichtung im Hinblick auf Forschungswirkung zu stärken.

Das Rahmenwerk steht zudem im Einklang mit den AACSB Global Standards for Business Education 2026 sowie dem zugehörigen „Pathways to Impact“-Modell, die ein erweitertes Verständnis von Wirkung in der Wirtschaftsausbildung fördern.

Der Bericht schließt mit strategischen Handlungsempfehlungen für verschiedene Akteure im gesamten Forschungsökosystem – darunter wissenschaftliche Gesellschaften, Verlage, Fachzeitschriften, Medien, Ranking-Institutionen und weitere –, und ruft zu einem stärker koordinierten, gemeinschaftlichen Vorgehen auf, um die Forschungswirkung zu erhöhen und auf der bisherigen Dynamik der Arbeitsgruppe aufzubauen.

Weitere Informationen sowie den vollständigen Bericht finden Sie unter aacsb.edu/research-impact-framework.

Über AACSB

AACSB International (AACSB) wurde 1916 gegründet und verbindet Lehrende, Lernende und Unternehmen, um die nächste Generation großartiger Führungspersönlichkeiten hervorzubringen. Mit mehr als 2.000 Mitgliedsorganisationen und über 1.000 akkreditierten Business Schools weltweit ist die AACSB das größte Netzwerk für Wirtschaftsausbildung der Welt. Durch ihre globalen Standards, ihre Akkreditierung und ihre Vordenkerrolle fördert die AACSB Engagement, beschleunigt Innovationen und verstärkt den Einfluss auf die Management-Ausbildung.

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L’AACSB et des sociétés scientifiques publient un cadre visant à renforcer l’impact de la recherche dans l’enseignement du commerce

TAMPA, Floride, 27 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Les écoles de commerce sont de plus en plus tenues de prouver que leurs recherches ont un impact au-delà du monde académique, alors que la plupart d’entre elles ne disposent pas d’un cadre clair pour y parvenir. Aujourd’hui, une coalition de 10 organisations académiques internationales propose une voie à suivre avec la publication de A Framework for Research Impact: Insights, Pathways, and Calls to Action (« Cadre pour l’impact de la recherche : perspectives, pistes et appels à l’action »).

Publié en parallèle de la première conférence de l’AACSB sur l’impact de la recherche, organisée en partenariat avec l’Academy of Management, ce rapport propose aux écoles de commerce une approche concrète ainsi que des ressources pour les aider à mieux définir, évaluer et communiquer l’impact de leurs recherches.

Élaboré par le Global Research Impact Task Force (groupe de travail mondial sur l’impact de la recherche) de l’AACSB, ce cadre offre une vision élargie de l’écosystème de l’impact de la recherche, en reliant la recherche aux pratiques commerciales, aux politiques publiques, à l’enseignement et à la société.

Global Research Impact Task Force

  • AACSB International 
  • Academy of International Business 
  • Academy of Management 
  • American Accounting Association 
  • American Marketing Association 
  • Asia Academy of Management 
  • Association for Information Systems 
  • European Accounting Association 
  • Journal of Operations Management 
  • Production and Operations Management Society

Ce cadre est le fruit de plusieurs mois de réflexion du groupe de travail et intègre de nombreuses contributions de l’ensemble de l’écosystème de l’enseignement du commerce, recueillies grâce à des enquêtes internationales, des tables rondes, des groupes de discussion, des consultations et des retours d’information sur un document de travail publié en octobre 2025. Il encourage les établissements à adopter des approches plus ciblées et alignées sur leur mission afin de soutenir, évaluer et communiquer l’impact de la recherche.

« Pendant trop longtemps, l’impact de la recherche a fait l’objet d’une définition trop restrictive », a déclaré Lily Bi, présidente-directrice générale de l’AACSB. « Je suis ravie de présenter les résultats obtenus par le groupe de travail au cours de l’année écoulée. Ce cadre aide les institutions à passer d’une logique de mesure des résultats à la compréhension des impacts et des retombées. »

Ce rapport, qui constitue la première phase d’une démarche continue visant à impulser un changement systémique, souligne que les recherches à fort impact émergent souvent d’un dialogue constant entre chercheurs, praticiens, décideurs politiques, apprenants et communautés. Il met également en lumière la nécessité d’harmoniser la stratégie institutionnelle, les incitations, la culture et l’infrastructure afin de soutenir les multiples formes d’impact de la recherche.

Parmi ses recommandations, ce cadre encourage les écoles de commerce à :

  • Élaborer des stratégies d’impact de la recherche alignées sur leur mission
  • Renforcer les liens entre recherche, enseignement et engagement externe
  • Adopter des approches plus équilibrées pour l’évaluation de l’impact de la recherche
  • Prendre en compte les données d’impact tant quantitatives que qualitatives
  • Créer des environnements institutionnels qui soutiennent plusieurs formes de recherche à fort impact

Pour accompagner les écoles de commerce dans la mise en œuvre de ce cadre, celui-ci comprend des ressources pratiques telles qu’un outil d’évaluation de l’impact de la recherche et un guide sur l’écosystème de l’impact de la recherche. Ensemble, ces ressources aident les écoles de commerce à évaluer leurs pratiques actuelles, à identifier des pistes d’amélioration et à renforcer leur alignement institutionnel sur l’impact de la recherche.

Ce cadre est également conforme aux normes mondiales 2026 de l’AACSB pour l’enseignement du commerce (2026 Global Standards for Business Education™) et à son modèle associé « Pathways to Impact », qui invitent les écoles de commerce à envisager l’impact de manière plus globale.

Le rapport se conclut par une série d’impératifs stratégiques destinés aux acteurs de l’écosystème de la recherche (associations scientifiques, éditeurs, revues, médias, organismes de classement, etc.) en les appelant à une approche plus collective et coordonnée en vue d’accroître l’impact de la recherche et de tirer parti de la dynamique créée par le groupe de travail.

Pour tout complément d’information et pour consulter le rapport complet, rendez-vous sur aacsb.edu/research-impact-framework.

À propos de l’AACSB

Fondée en 1916, AACSB International (« AACSB ») met en relation enseignants, apprenants et entreprises afin de former la prochaine génération de grands leaders. Avec plus de 2 000 organisations membres et plus de 1 000 écoles de commerce accréditées dans le monde, l’AACSB constitue le plus vaste réseau mondial dédié à l’enseignement commercial. Par ses normes internationales, son système d’accréditation et son leadership intellectuel, l’AACSB favorise l’engagement, accélère l’innovation et amplifie l’impact au sein du secteur des études commerciales.

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AACSB e Sociedades Acadêmicas Lançam Estrutura para Avanço do Impacto da Pesquisa em Educação Empresarial

TAMPA, Flórida, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As faculdades de business estão sob crescente pressão para demonstrar que suas pesquisas são importantes além do ambiente acadêmico, mas a maioria não tem uma estrutura clara para isso. Uma coalizão de 10 organizações acadêmicas globais está oferecendo um caminho a seguir com o lançamento de A Framework for Research Impact: Insights, Pathways, and Calls to Action.

O relatório coincide com a Research Impact Conference inaugural da AACSB, oferecida em parceria com a Academy of Management, e fornece às faculdades de business uma abordagem e recursos acionáveis para ajudar a ampliar a forma para definição, avaliação e impacto da pesquisa.

Desenvolvida pela Global Research Impact Task Force da AACSB, a estrutura oferece uma ampla explicação do ecossistema de impacto da pesquisa, que conecta a bolsa de estudos à prática empresarial, às políticas públicas, ao ensino e à sociedade.

Global Research Impact Task Force

  • AACSB International 
  • Academy of International Business 
  • Academy of Management 
  • American Accounting Association 
  • American Marketing Association 
  • Asia Academy of Management 
  • Association for Information Systems 
  • European Accounting Association 
  • Journal of Operations Management 
  • Production and Operations Management Society

A estrutura reflete meses de trabalho da força-tarefa e inclui contribuições abrangentes de todo o ecossistema de educação empresarial por meio de pesquisas globais, mesas redondas, grupos focais, discussões consultivas e feedback sobre um anteprojeto divulgado em outubro de 2025. Ela incentiva as instituições a adotar abordagens mais intencionais e alinhadas à missão para apoiar, avaliar e comunicar o impacto da pesquisa.

“Há muito tempo o impacto da pesquisa tem sido definido de forma excessivamente restrita”, disse Lily Bi, presidente e diretor executivo da AACSB. “Estou muito contente em compartilhar o trabalho da força-tarefa do ano passado. Essa estrutura ajuda as instituições a passar da medição de resultados para a compreensão, resultados e impacto.”

O relatório, que é apenas a primeira fase de um esforço contínuo para impulsionar a mudança em todo o sistema, enfatiza que a pesquisa impactante geralmente surge com o envolvimento contínuo de pesquisadores, profissionais, formuladores de políticas, alunos e comunidades. Também destaca a importância do alinhamento da estratégia institucional, incentivos, cultura e infraestrutura em apoio a várias formas de impacto da pesquisa.

A estrutura incentiva as faculdades de business a:

  • Desenvolver estratégias de impacto da pesquisa alinhadas à missão
  • Fortalecer as conexões da pesquisa, ensino e engajamento externo
  • Adotar abordagens mais equilibradas para avaliar o impacto da pesquisa
  • Reconhecer evidências quantitativas e qualitativas do impacto
  • Criar ambientes institucionais que apoiem diversas formas de bolsas de estudo impactantes

Como incentivo para a implementação das faculdades de business, a estrutura inclui recursos práticos, como Research Impact Assessment Tool e Research Impact Ecosystem Guide. Juntos, esses recursos ajudam as faculdades na avaliação das práticas atuais, identificação de oportunidades de aprimoramento e fortalecimento do alinhamento institucional em torno do impacto da pesquisa.

A estrutura também se alinha com os 2026 Global Standards for Business Education™ da AACSB e o modelo associado de Pathways to Impact, que exigem uma compreensão mais ampla do impacto para as faculdades de business.

O relatório conclui com uma série de imperativos estratégicos para os grupos de partes interessadas em todo o ecossistema da pesquisa – incluindo associações acadêmicas, editores, periódicos, mídia, órgãos de classificação e outros – exigindo uma abordagem mais coletiva e coordenada para a promoção do impacto da pesquisa e ampliação do impulso gerado pela força-tarefa.

Para mais informações e para acessar o relatório completo, visite aacsb.edu/research-impact-framework.

Sobre a AACSB

Fundada em 1916, a AACSB International (AACSB) é a maior associação de educação empresarial do mundo, conectando educadores, estudantes e empresas para a criação da próxima geração de grandes líderes. Com mais de 2.000 organizações membros e mais de 1.000 faculdades de business credenciadas em todo o mundo, a AACSB é a maior rede de educação empresarial do mundo. Com os seus padrões, credenciamento e liderança global, a AACSB incentiva o engajamento, acelera a inovação e amplia o impacto no ensino de business em todo o mundo.

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Agora, the Denodo Cloud Service, now available on the Microsoft Marketplace to Power Agentic AI Use Cases

PALO ALTO, Calif., May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Denodo, a leader in data management and a Microsoft AI Cloud Partner, announced that Agora, the Denodo Cloud Service — a fully managed platform — is now available on the Microsoft Marketplace. Agora provides native integrations with Microsoft services including Microsoft Fabric, Azure Data Lake Storage (ADLS) Gen2, Power BI, and Azure Synapse Analytics, as well as partner services such as Azure OpenAI and Azure Databricks. Agora, combined with Microsoft’s AI and data services, enable organizations to extend their agentic AI capabilities to critical data residing in 200+ source systems across on-premises systems, SaaS offerings, and other cloud platforms while facilitating compliance with regulatory, data sovereignty, and security requirements.

Agora complements Microsoft Fabric’s semantic intelligence capabilities by providing the logical data access layer that connects AI agents to operational and analytical data outside Microsoft systems. While Microsoft Fabric delivers semantic understanding and orchestration capabilities for AI agents through Fabric IQ, Agora enables those agents to access live, trusted data from non-Microsoft sources — including SAP, Oracle, Salesforce, Snowflake, and hundreds of additional systems across on-premises and hybrid environments. This complementary architecture supports multiple agent consumption patterns, from Microsoft Copilot agents accessing enterprise-wide data through Agora's Model Context Protocol (MCP) integration to custom AI agents built with Microsoft Foundry leveraging Agora’s APIs for real-time data retrieval. Agora also includes a data marketplace that enables PowerBI and other business users to find, access, and utilize enterprise data through the same semantic layer that powers AI agents, enabling humans and AI agents to share consistent business definitions and context.

Together, Agora’s agentic-AI-ready data foundation and Microsoft’s AI and data services power real-time decision-making, hyper-personalized experiences, agentic workflows, and other hybrid and multi-cloud use cases that depend on live, governed access to distributed data. This approach minimizes latency, reduces data drift risk, and ensures mission-critical insights and automated actions are always based on the most current information available. To support secure, governed access and enable seamless compliance, Agora integrates with Microsoft Entra ID and delivers fine-grained data governance capabilities such as attribute-based access control, end-to-end lineage, and policy enforcement for non-Microsoft sources.

“Microsoft is pleased to welcome Agora to Microsoft Azure and the Microsoft Marketplace,” said Jake Zborowski, general manager, Microsoft Azure Platform at Microsoft Corp. “Together with Denodo, we look forward to helping enterprises accelerate agentic AI initiatives — especially those operating in complex hybrid, multi-cloud, and data-sovereign environments.”

With Agora available on the Microsoft Marketplace, organizations can get started quickly with options ranging from free trials to private offers for annual contracts and consumption-based pricing. These options enable customers to choose the model that best fits their business needs, while streamlining procurement and enabling customers to apply their Denodo purchase — an Azure IP co-sell-eligible solution — toward their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).

“With Agora’s availability on the Microsoft Marketplace and seamless integrations to Microsoft’s AI and data services, we offer our mutual customers a powerful solution for agentic AI use cases that leverage an organization’s entire data estate across hybrid and multi-cloud environments,” said Suresh Chandrasekaran, executive vice president, Denodo. “Agora on the Microsoft Marketplace delivers new levels of agility, scalability, cost-efficiency, and ease-of-use.”

For more information

About Denodo
Denodo is a global leader in data management, powering trustworthy AI agents and applications. The Denodo Platform, an award-winning logical data management solution, transforms enterprise data into reliable insights for AI, analytics, and self-service initiatives. Organizations worldwide use Denodo to deliver AI-ready, business-ready data in a fraction of the time compared to traditional data lakehouses, achieving up to 4x faster time-to-insight, 345% ROI, and 10x better performance. For more information, visit denodo.com.

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Holafly faz parceria com a Valientes Colombia para apoiar iniciativas lideradas pela comunidade e abordar o impacto social do turismo

DUBLIN, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Com as discussões sobre viagens responsáveis indo além da sustentabilidade em direção ao impacto real, a Holafly, fornecedora global de eSIM para viajantes, anuncia uma parceria com a Valientes Colombia, uma organização de liderança local para a prevenção da exploração e apoio às comunidades vulneráveis por meio da educação e de iniciativas de longo prazo.

A colaboração ocorre com destinos como a Colômbia registrando um forte crescimento do turismo internacional, criando novas oportunidades e, ao mesmo tempo, revelando realidades mais difíceis de ignorar em certas regiões. Diante dessas realidades, a presença de dinâmicas exploratórias ligadas ao turismo, incluindo formas de exploração sexual, continua sendo uma questão complexa que não pode ser abordada à distância, exigindo um trabalho local sustentado.

A Holafly aborda essa parceria com uma convicção clara: além de focadas na experiência, as viagens devem se importar também com as pessoas, comunidades e ambientes que as tornam possíveis. “Como marca global de viagens, o nosso papel vai além de possibilitar viagens e temos que assumir uma posição ativa na promoção de uma maneira mais responsável, consciente e segura de viajar, principalmente em locais onde a mobilidade e os ambientes digitais podem resultar em riscos sociais que nem sempre são visíveis para quem viaja”, disse Pedro Maiquez, cofundador e vice-presidente de crescimento da Holafly.

Essa perspectiva reflete uma conscientização cada vez maior de que as viagens podem moldar as realidades locais de maneiras diferentes e que fazer parte do setor requer o envolvimento com esses contextos de maneira mais ponderada e consistente. A parceria com a Valientes Colômbia apoia uma organização que trabalha diretamente com as comunidades, unindo pesquisa, programas de prevenção nas escolas e ações locais para entender melhor esses desafios, aumentar a conscientização e responder quando necessário.

A colaboração também reflete o compromisso de Holafly em compreender que a responsabilidade vai além dos termos ambientais e em fazer parte de uma conversa mais ampla sobre o papel que as viagens desempenham na sociedade, uma conversa que inclui cada vez mais as pessoas, as comunidades e os contextos locais.

Ao apoiar a Valientes Colômbia, a Holafly busca contribuir para uma abordagem de viagem mais responsável e inclusiva; que se estenda além da própria experiência e considere o impacto duradouro nas comunidades que tornam essas viagens possíveis.

Sobre a Holafly
A Holafly é líder global em eSIMs para viajantes, oferecendo cobertura em mais de 200 destinos. Com uma excelente classificação de 4.6/5 na Trustpilot e mais de 15 milhões de usuários satisfeitos, ela é a opção preferida de eSIM para quem viaja em todo o mundo. Sua oferta de dados ilimitados e plano de back-up integrado garante a tranquilidade em qualquer lugar do mundo.

Sobre a Valientes Colombia
A Valientes Colombia é uma organização de liderança local dedicada à prevenção da exploração e apoio às comunidades vulneráveis por meio de programas de educação, conscientização e desenvolvimento de longo prazo. Ao trabalhar diretamente com as comunidades, a organização cria oportunidades que fortalecem a resiliência social e promovem ambientes locais mais seguros e sustentáveis.

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Holafly s’associe à Valientes Colombia pour soutenir des initiatives communautaires et lutter contre l’impact social du tourisme

DUBLIN, 27 mai 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Alors que les discussions sur le tourisme responsable évoluent au-delà du simple développement durable pour s’orienter vers un impact concret, Holafly, fournisseur mondial de cartes SIM électroniques pour les voyageurs, annonce la conclusion d’un partenariat avec Valientes Colombia, une organisation locale qui lutte contre l’exploitation des personnes et soutient les communautés vulnérables par le biais de l’éducation et d’initiatives à long terme.

Cette collaboration intervient dans un contexte où le tourisme international connaît une forte croissance sur des destinations comme la Colombie. Or, si cette évolution génère de nouvelles opportunités, elle révèle aussi des réalités qu’il est plus difficile d’ignorer dans certaines régions. Parmi ces réalités, la présence de dynamiques d’exploitation humaine liées au tourisme, notamment sous forme d’exploitation sexuelle, demeure un problème complexe qui ne peut être traité à distance et qui exige une action continue sur le terrain.

Holafly aborde ce partenariat avec une conviction profonde : le voyage doit prendre en compte non seulement l’expérience elle-même, mais aussi les personnes, les communautés et les environnements qui la rendent possible. « En tant que marque de voyage internationale, nous considérons que notre rôle va au-delà de la simple facilitation des voyages. C’est pourquoi nous nous engageons activement à promouvoir une mobilité transfrontalière plus responsable, consciente et sûre, notamment dans les contextes où l’interaction de la mobilité et des environnements numériques peut engendrer des risques sociaux parfois imperceptibles pour les voyageurs », a déclaré Pedro Maiquez, cofondateur et vice-président en charge de la croissance chez Holafly.

Cette approche reflète une prise de conscience croissante quant au fait que les voyages peuvent influencer les réalités locales de diverses manières et que faire partie de ce secteur implique de s’engager dans ces écosystèmes de façon plus réfléchie et cohérente. Ce partenariat conclu avec Valientes Colombia soutient une organisation qui travaille directement avec les communautés. Il combine recherche, programmes de prévention en milieu scolaire et actions sur le terrain afin de mieux comprendre ces enjeux, de sensibiliser le public et d’intervenir en cas de besoin.

Cette collaboration témoigne également de l’engagement d’Holafly à appréhender la responsabilité au-delà du seul aspect environnemental et à prendre part à un débat plus large sur le rôle du tourisme dans la société, un débat qui intègre de plus en plus les individus, les communautés et les contextes locaux.

En soutenant Valientes Colombia, Holafly souhaite contribuer à une approche du voyage plus responsable et inclusive ; une approche qui va au-delà de l’expérience elle-même en prenant en compte l’impact durable de ces voyages sur les communautés qui les rendent possibles.

À propos de Holafly
Holafly est le leader mondial des eSIM pour les voyageurs et propose une couverture dans plus de 200 destinations. Fort d’une note exceptionnelle de 4,6/5 sur Trustpilot et de plus de 15 millions d’utilisateurs satisfaits, Holafly s’est imposé comme le choix privilégié des voyageurs internationaux. Son offre de données illimitées et de solution de sauvegarde intégrée garantit une tranquillité d’esprit partout dans le monde.

À propos de Valientes Colombia
Valientes Colombia est une organisation locale engagée dans la prévention de l’exploitation humaine et le soutien aux communautés vulnérables par le biais de programmes d’éducation, de sensibilisation et de développement à long terme. En travaillant directement avec les communautés, l’organisation génère des opportunités qui renforcent la résilience sociale tout en favorisant des environnements locaux plus sûrs et plus durables.

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Holafly kooperiert mit Valientes Colombia, um gemeindegeführte Initiativen zu fördern und den sozialen Auswirkungen des Tourismus aktiv zu begegnen

DUBLIN, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Während sich die Debatte über verantwortungsbewusstes Reisen zunehmend von allgemeiner Nachhaltigkeit hin zu konkreten Auswirkungen verlagert, gibt Holafly, der globale eSIM-Anbieter für Reisende, seine Partnerschaft mit Valientes Colombia bekannt. Die lokal geführte Organisation setzt sich gegen Ausbeutung ein und unterstützt benachteiligte Gemeinschaften durch Bildungsangebote und langfristige Initiativen.

Diese Zusammenarbeit entsteht zu einem Zeitpunkt, an dem Reiseziele wie Kolumbien einen starken Anstieg des internationalen Tourismus erleben. Das eröffnet neue Chancen, macht in einigen Regionen jedoch auch Herausforderungen sichtbar, die sich nicht ignorieren lassen. Vor diesem Hintergrund bleiben ausbeuterische Strukturen im Umfeld des Tourismus – darunter auch Formen sexueller Ausbeutung – ein komplexes Problem, das langfristiges Engagement und nachhaltige Arbeit direkt vor Ort erfordert.

Holafly geht diese Partnerschaft mit der Überzeugung ein, dass Reisen nicht nur vom Erlebnis selbst geprägt sein sollte, sondern auch von Verantwortung gegenüber den Menschen, Gemeinschaften und Orten, die diese Erfahrungen überhaupt möglich machen. „Als globale Reisemarke sehen wir unsere Aufgabe nicht nur darin, Reisen zu ermöglichen, sondern uns auch aktiv für eine verantwortungsvollere, bewusstere und sicherere Art des Reisens über Grenzen hinweg einzusetzen – insbesondere dort, wo Mobilität und digitale Räume mit sozialen Risiken verbunden sein können, die für Reisende nicht immer sichtbar sind“, sagte Pedro Maiquez, Mitbegründer und VP of Growth bei Holafly.

Diese Haltung spiegelt das wachsende Bewusstsein dafür wider, dass Reisen lokale Gegebenheiten auf unterschiedliche Weise beeinflussen kann, und dass die Verantwortung innerhalb der Branche einen reflektierten und konsequenten Umgang mit diesen Zusammenhängen erfordert. Die Partnerschaft mit Valientes Colombia unterstützt eine Organisation, die direkt mit Gemeinden vor Ort arbeitet und Forschung, schulische Präventionsprogramme sowie konkrete Maßnahmen miteinander verbindet, um Herausforderungen besser zu verstehen, Bewusstsein zu schaffen und gezielt zu handeln.

Die Zusammenarbeit unterstreicht zudem Holaflys Anspruch, Verantwortung nicht nur ökologisch zu denken, sondern sich aktiv an der breiteren gesellschaftlichen Debatte über die Rolle des Reisens zu beteiligen – einer Debatte, die zunehmend Menschen, Gemeinschaften und lokale Kontexte in den Mittelpunkt rückt.

Mit der Unterstützung von Valientes Colombia möchte Holafly zu einem verantwortungsbewussteren und inklusiveren Reiseansatz beitragen – einem Ansatz, der über das reine Reiseerlebnis hinausgeht und die langfristigen Auswirkungen auf die Gemeinschaften berücksichtigt, die Reisen überhaupt erst ermöglichen.

Über Holafly
Holafly ist der weltweit führende Anbieter von eSIMs für Reisende und deckt über 200 Destinationen ab. Mit einer Trustpilot-Bewertung von 4,6/5 und mehr als 15 Millionen zufriedenen Kunden ist Holafly die erste Wahl für internationale Konnektivität. Das Angebot an unbegrenzten Daten und integriertem Backup-Plan garantiert sorgenfreies Reisen weltweit.

Über Valientes Colombia
Valientes Colombia ist eine lokal geführte Organisation, die sich der Prävention von Ausbeutung und der Unterstützung schutzbedürftiger Gemeinschaften durch Bildungs-, Aufklärungs- und langfristige Entwicklungsprogramme verschrieben hat. Durch die enge Zusammenarbeit mit lokalen Gemeinden schafft die Organisation Strukturen, die soziale Resilienz stärken und zu einem sichereren, nachhaltigeren Umfeld vor Ort beitragen.

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Holafly partners with Valientes Colombia to support community-led initiatives and address the social impact of tourism

DUBLIN, May 27, 2026 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — As discussions about responsible travel move beyond sustainability toward real impact, Holafly, the global eSIM provider for travelers, announces a partnership with Valientes Colombia, a locally led organization that prevents exploitation and supports vulnerable communities through education and long-term initiatives.

The collaboration comes as destinations such as Colombia see strong growth in international tourism, creating new opportunities while also revealing realities that are harder to ignore in certain regions. Among these realities, the presence of exploitative dynamics linked to tourism, including forms of sexual exploitation, remains a complex issue that cannot be addressed from a distance and requires sustained, on-the-ground work.

Holafly approaches this partnership with a clear conviction: that travel should care, not only about the experience itself, but about the people, communities, and environments that make it possible. “As a global travel brand, we see our role as extending beyond enabling travel and taking an active position in promoting a more responsible, conscious, and safe way of moving across borders, particularly in contexts where mobility and digital environments can intersect with social risks that are not always visible to travelers,” said Pedro Maiquez, co-founder and VP of Growth at Holafly.

This perspective reflects a growing awareness that travel can shape local realities in different ways, and that being part of the industry requires engaging with those contexts in a more thoughtful and consistent manner. The partnership with Valientes Colombia supports an organization that works directly with communities and combines research, school-based prevention programs, and on-the-ground action to better understand these challenges, raise awareness, and respond when needed.

The collaboration also reflects Holafly’s commitment to understanding responsibility beyond environmental terms, and to being part of a broader conversation about the role travel plays in society, one that increasingly includes people, communities, and local contexts.

By supporting Valientes Colombia, Holafly aims to contribute to a more responsible and inclusive approach to travel; one that extends beyond the experience itself and considers the lasting impact on the communities that make those journeys possible.

About Holafly
Holafly is the global leader in eSIMs for travelers, delivering coverage in over 200 destinations. With an outstanding 4.6/5 rating on Trustpilot and more than 15 million satisfied users, it has become the preferred eSIM choice for international travelers. Its unlimited data and build-in back up plan offering ensures peace of mind anywhere in the world.

About Valientes Colombia
Valientes Colombia is a locally led organization dedicated to preventing exploitation and supporting vulnerable communities through education, awareness, and long-term development programs. By working directly with communities, the organization creates opportunities that strengthen social resilience and promote safer, more sustainable local environments.

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How Europe’s Waste Could Supply Over Half of Critical Material Demand – Report

Vast amounts of valuable materials buried inside old batteries, electronic waste, and end-of-life vehicles should be collected for critical materials. Credit: FutuRaM

Vast amounts of valuable materials buried inside old batteries, electronic waste, and end-of-life vehicles should be collected for critical materials. Credit: FutuRaM

By Umar Manzoor Shah
SRINAGAR, India, May 27 2026 – Europe’s growing mountain of waste could become one of its most important sources of critical raw materials, according to a major new report that warns of rising geopolitical risks and growing global competition for minerals needed in the green and digital economy.

The report, released by the Horizon Europe-funded FutuRaM project, says Europe’s “urban mine” now contains vast amounts of valuable materials buried inside old batteries, electronic waste, end-of-life vehicles, construction debris and dismantled wind turbines.

Researchers behind the project say Europe must urgently improve recycling, recovery and tracking systems if it wants to reduce dependence on imported critical raw materials, many of which are dominated by a handful of countries.

“The FutuRaM project represents a substantial step forward in strengthening the knowledge base on secondary raw materials and CRMs within Europe’s urban mine,” the report states.

Kees Baldé, Senior Scientific Specialist, Sustainable Cycles at the United Nations Institute for Training and Research (UNITAR), told Inter Press Service (IPS) in an exclusive interview that the research mapped 42 Carbon-based Conductive Materials [CMS] in seven waste streams. It shows that the current substitution potential for primary materials in the final consumption of CRMs is a maximum of 27% overall.

“By 2050, the substitution potential could increase to over 50%. At the same time, 10 more than now (so, up to 24 different CRMs) could be sourced from the analysed waste streams. The new ones include rare earth elements found for instance in permanent magnets, such as Nd, Dy, Tb, Sm and Pr, but also Li, Co and Ce in batteries,” Baldé said.

The study comes at a time when European governments are racing to secure supplies of lithium, cobalt, nickel and rare earth elements used in electric vehicle batteries, wind turbines, solar panels and digital technologies.

Researchers said the project was developed amid “increasing geopolitical uncertainty, accelerating energy and digital transitions, and growing concerns regarding the security of supply of critical raw materials.”

When asked how vulnerable Europe is today when it comes to materials like lithium, cobalt and rare earth elements, Baldé said that most of them are sourced outside of the EU and supplied from single or only a few countries.

“Yet, they are critical for digitisation, renewable energy technology, and the military. Hence, they are on the critical raw material lists from the EU, and make the EU vulnerable.”

The report covers seven major waste streams, including waste batteries, construction and demolition waste, end-of-life vehicles, mining waste, slags and ashes, waste electrical and electronic equipment, and dismantled wind turbines.

One of the project’s key findings is that Europe still loses significant amounts of valuable materials because of weak collection systems, fragmented reporting rules and illegal waste flows.

“Persistent fragmentation of waste classifications, reporting systems and end-of-waste criteria across EU Member States undermines the functioning of the single market for secondary raw materials,” the report warns.

According to Baldé, the best sectors in terms of highest recovery rates and lowest tonnages of losses in tonnages are end-of-life vehicles and construction and demolition waste.

“Both have high collection rates and separate collection for some CRM rich components, such as Al and Cu. Despite this, there are still losses for several CRMs, such as rare earth metals, as indicated above. Biggest weaknesses in terms of tonnages of losses are industrial residues, such as slags and ashes,” Baldé  said.

Using long-term modelling up to 2050, the project examined how different policies and recycling systems could affect future material recovery. Researchers developed three scenarios called business as usual, recovery, and circularity.

The report says improved recovery systems could significantly increase the amount of usable materials extracted from waste streams. Researchers also created a new recovery model that distinguishes between raw materials hidden inside waste and the materials that can actually be recovered after treatment.

Waste electrical and electronic equipment, commonly known as ‘e-waste’, has emerged as one of the most important future sources of valuable minerals. The study examined critical materials, including silver, gold, cobalt, gallium, neodymium, palladium and tungsten, found in electronic products.

Construction and demolition waste is among the highest in terms of waste recovery rates. Credit: FutuRaM

Construction and demolition waste has one of the highest rates of waste recovery. Credit: FutuRaM

The project also studied batteries in detail, focusing on materials such as lithium, cobalt, nickel, graphite and copper. Researchers looked at both current recycling technologies and future recovery systems.

At the same time, the report acknowledged major data gaps and uncertainty surrounding Europe’s waste streams.

“A comprehensive assessment of data quality is essential for ensuring that the conclusions and recommendations developed in FutuRaM are scientifically sound and fit for policymaking,” the report said.

Researchers noted that many datasets remain incomplete, commercially sensitive or inconsistent between countries. In some cases, industry data could only be used after anonymisation due to confidentiality concerns.

To improve transparency, the project developed a data quality framework based on six factors, including validity, accuracy, consistency, timeliness and completeness.

The project’s influence has already reached European policymakers. According to the report, FutuRaM worked closely with the European Commission and the Joint Research Centre to support implementation of the EU Critical Raw Materials Act.

“FutuRaM has provided data and intelligence to assist Member States in complying with this Article by identifying products, components and waste streams containing relevant CRMs,” the report states.

Researchers also carried out 20 case studies using a United Nations-based classification framework known as UNFC to assess the viability of recovery projects.

The project has drawn global attention beyond Europe. According to the report, FutuRaM findings were presented at 132 external events and conferences in countries including Singapore, Brazil, Thailand, Canada, Japan, Kenya and Panama.

A related report published for International E-Waste Day 2025 was picked up by almost 900 online news outlets across 55 countries and published in 27 languages.

“All actors that have access to and handle e-waste should report their activities for tracing purposes, while enforcement mechanisms and the role of authorities should be enhanced,” Pascal Leroy, Director General of the WEEE Forum, an international association representing global electronic waste producer responsibility organisations, told IPS News in an exclusive interview.

He said that we should also improve the infrastructure for e-waste management, along with making greater investments in relevant technologies.

“Additionally, awareness campaigns and proper funding are essential, and the Urban Mine Platform should be institutionalised. Finally, adherence to treatment standards must be made legally binding,” he said.

The researchers argue that Europe now needs stronger laws, standardised reporting systems and better recycling infrastructure to turn waste into a reliable strategic resource.

Among its recommendations, the report has pitched for a “harmonised European framework for classification, reporting, and life cycle tracking of secondary raw materials”.

It also urges European governments to strengthen enforcement against illegal waste exports, improve market surveillance and invest in recycling capacity and digital reporting systems.

“Supply from EU-recycling and demand from the EU-manufacturing industry need to be matched together,” Baldé said.

IPS UN Bureau Report

 


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