BMW Group is expanding its global network of IT and software centers by opening a new location in Cluj-Napoca, in partnership with NTT DATA. The joint venture will double its workforce to 250 experts by the end of the year. In the long term, the goal is to reach over a thousand employees. “BMW TechWorks Romania joins a global network of IT centers that already includes locations in Germany, South Africa, the USA, Portugal and China,” says Ralf Waltram, Vice President of the BMW Group. Current Projects in Cluj Connected Procurement: Complex supply chains and control systems require integrated IT systems. Digital Shopfloor: Modern production IT as a core element of BMW iFactory, BMW Group’s intelligent production program. Direct Sales Model: Development of central IT components for the implementation of BMW and MINI’s direct sales model in Europe. The focus is on developing and implementing IT solutions for the European region. The goal is to achieve a turnover in the tens of millions of euros by the end of the year, according to the company. The center will develop IT projects and solutions for BMW to be used in production, development, human resources, sales, and financial services. BMW Group and NTT DATA have been collaborating worldwide on a wide range of projects for over 30 years. NTT DATA is a provider of software services and solutions. The group is headquartered in Japan and employs nearly 200,000 people globally.
The first exhibition dedicated to the bestiary imaginary in Romanian culture, Vampires and Werewolves, curated by Cristian Vechiu, can be seen at Art Safari from October 31 to November 17, at the Dacia-Romania Palace in Bucharest. The exhibition will feature ancient traditions and customs, full moon nights, fantastic creatures of the darkness, and chilling legends. […]
Romania will switch to winter time this weekend, on the night of October 26 to 27 (Saturday to Sunday), when the clocks will go back one hour. This means that 4:00 AM on Sunday will become 3:00 AM. A recent study revealed, however, that half of Romanians see the time change as unnecessary, and most are […]
The sectors of IT & Technology and Retail stand out as the most attractive for Romanian professionals, while the salary remains the main driver, according to the Most Wanted Employers 2024 study conducted by research agency MKOR. IT & Technology dominates preferences with 18% of options and attracts not only IT professionals but also financial […]
Romania will host UNESCO’s 32nd World Press Freedom Day Conference in May of next year, the government announced. The event is set to take place in Bucharest on May 5-7. “Proud to announce that Romania will host the 32nd edition of the UNESCO Conference dedicated to the World Press Freedom Day in Bucharest, between May 5-7, […]
Romania’s Electromontaj Group announced a new partnership on the European market with the Polish national electricity transmission operator, Polskie Sieci Elektroenergetyczne, for the construction of a new high-voltage line on the territory of Poland. After winning the tender, Electromontaj signed the contract to construct the 400 kV high-voltage overhead line Żydowo Kierzkowo - Pila Krzewina, […]
Cluj-Napoca mayor Emil Boc announced that the Park & Ride facility at the city’s airport will be finalized by the end of the year. Over 800 parking spaces are set to be available, and the investment exceeds EUR 14 million, according to
