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18.07.2025

SoftwareOne recognized as AWS partner for AI

Stans - SoftwareOne has achieved Generative AI Services Competency from the cloud computing provider Amazon Web Services (AWS). As an official AWS consulting partner, SoftwareOne can now also support its customers with AWS competencies in scaling their artificial intelligence (AI).

02.07.2025

Pilatus plans to modernize headquarters in Stans

Stans - The aircraft manufacturer Pilatus is planning to comprehensively modernize its headquarters in Stans in the canton of Nidwalden. The new buildings will focus on energy efficiency and sustainability, with no extension of the site required. On 26 November, the people of Stans will be invited to vote on the Land Use Plan.

16.06.2025

Zentralbahn transports nearly 14 million passengers

Stansstad - In 2024, the Zentralbahn carried approximately 13.8 million passengers on routes in the triangle between Lucerne, Engelberg-Titlis in the canton of Obwalden and Interlaken in the canton of Bern. Despite the increased earnings, the company posted a loss of 1 million Swiss francs. The background to this development concerns costs related to repair work after a storm in Brienz in the canton of Bern.

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