AGP Executive Report
Last update: 9 hours agoSpace & Connectivity (Luxembourg): SES says H1 2026 revenue shifted decisively: networks now drive most income (€1.018bn of €1.602bn), while broadcast fell to €571m; the company also reported €1.2bn in new deals, a €700m CapEx plan, and progress on IRIS2 negotiations plus upcoming O3b mPOWER launches. Satellite Deals: SES also secured 400m+ euros in long-term satellite broadcasting contracts, even as multi-orbit connectivity becomes the bigger story. AI & Health Standards: A global Delphi effort produced the first consensus framework and taxonomy for “vocal biomarkers,” separating unvalidated vocal measures from clinically validated signals to speed regulatory and digital health adoption. Cybersecurity: ThreatsDay highlights ongoing phishing and malware delivery tactics, including XWorm targeting Russia/CIS and custom ransomware activity. Climate & Wildfires: Satellite monitoring shows Europe’s 2026 wildfire season already burned 250,000+ hectares, with Spain’s worst-ever blaze and major displacement before August. EU Policy & Innovation: The EU’s R&D expensing proposal faces criticism for a narrow “assets used in R&D” scope, while remote-working data show Luxembourg leading on flexibility (41%). Biotech/Diagnostics (Luxembourg): ABL Diagnostics expands UltraGene viral testing availability after CE-IVD registration, reinforcing Luxembourg’s role in clinical diagnostics.
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