Bouygues CEO Olivier Roussat warned that Europe is overly dependent on U.S. companies for satellite and artificial intelligence infrastructure, and said Europe has not fully grasped the risks. He urged a rethink of reliance on U.S.-based satellite internet services such as SpaceX’s Starlink and said Europe should develop its own capabilities to secure a degree of sovereignty. His comments come amid moves to reshape France’s telecom market and scrutiny by EU competition regulators.

Hecto Group is strengthening its workplace culture by continuously improving employee benefits through what it calls “evolving welfare,” reflecting staff feedback in operations. The company is applying the approach to its in-house cafeteria, Chaeum, which provides free breakfast, lunch and dinner and has expanded menus and services based on feedback. It is also running special meal programmes and updating its ramen corner. The company is reinforcing health and communication programmes such as team walks and inter-department activities.