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M&A Integration: A Product Perspective
14 Nov 2021

M&A Integration: A Product Perspective

Oleg_Viter

Head of Marketing and Strategy (Aug 2018 - Jun 2025)

Mergers and acquisitions, though complex and costly, offer rapid growth when strategic synergies are realized. Schneider Electric’s acquisitions illustrate how marketing, product management, and integration strategies drive success in global expansion.

Why High-Rises Need Pressure Reducing Valves
11 Nov 2021

Why High-Rises Need Pressure Reducing Valves

Manish_Jayantilal_Kothawala

Sr. Vice President - MEP (May 2013 - Present); India

Pressure reducing valves (PRVs) are vital in high-rise plumbing to regulate water pressure, prevent surges, protect equipment, and ensure safety. They use spring-loaded diaphragms to balance and control flow efficiently.

Aeration And Bubbles Produced By FGX3
08 Nov 2021

Aeration And Bubbles Produced By FGX3

Ray_Taylor

Chief Technology Officer

Microbubble diffusers and FGX3 bioaugmentation improve aeration efficiency by reducing interfacial tension, enhancing oxygen transfer, and enabling nitrification at lower DO levels—achieving energy savings, faster ammonia removal, and improved sludge stability.

Disruptive Technologies & Virtual War
27 Oct 2021

Disruptive Technologies & Virtual War

Martin_Crilly

Chief Architect

Defence must embrace disruptive, information-centric technologies—AI, IoT, 5G, and analytics—to gain information superiority in future wars. Success demands innovation, digital readiness, and visionary leadership to transform military operations and decision-making.

Know Your National Police Check Validity!
06 Oct 2021

Know Your National Police Check Validity!

Maulik_Chaudhary

Business Development Manager

National police checks help employers verify candidate integrity and ensure workplace safety. These point-in-time checks have no set expiry, and employers usually prefer recent reports when hiring new staff.

Assessing Waste Hazards: Issues and Insights
05 Oct 2021

Assessing Waste Hazards: Issues and Insights

Francesco_Loro

Vicary Secretary - Secretariat of Environment and Civil Protection Department

The paper examines challenges in direct testing methods for classifying hazardous waste, comparing indirect and direct approaches, discussing key hazard properties (HP4, HP8, HP10, HP14), regulatory gaps, laboratory limitations, and recommendations for harmonized EU waste assessment.