AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoEnergy & Infrastructure: Switzerland is entering the “large-scale batteries” era, with new projects like Primeo Energie’s Kappel system (about 80 MWh) and a bigger Gurtnellen unit coming online to store solar power for evening demand. Healthcare & Insurance: Zurich Insurance Group highlights a chronic-care gap: people are living longer, but often with long-term illness, and outcomes hinge more on coordinated care than on spending alone. AI & Governance: A new report says AI is reshaping dealmaking and board reporting, but boards still must own the final call—accuracy, security and reliability are the top demands. Industrial Automation & Logistics: HTEC and Embotech are scaling Level 4 autonomous-driving solutions for industrial logistics. Food Processing: Bühler’s Lucent cocoa roaster cuts energy use by at least 20% per tonne and boosts throughput by up to 20%, targeting cost and food-safety pressure in industrial cocoa. Retail Tech: Scandit launches an automated, age-verified self-checkout aimed at reducing friction while improving compliance. Airport Digital Strategy: Zurich Airport is moving from a website to an AI-ready platform to connect touchpoints and personalise journeys.
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