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Bloomberg
17-07-2025
- Business
- Bloomberg
Novo Nordisk Owner Buys Microsoft Quantum Computer With Denmark
The foundation behind Novo Nordisk A/S and the Danish government will invest €80 million ($93 million) in a Microsoft-powered quantum computer to boost technological development in the Nordic region. The computer, to be named Magne, will be made available to companies and researchers to develop products in sectors such as chemical, pharmaceutical, logistics and finance, and is due to take on its first tasks by early 2027. The Novo Nordisk Foundation and Denmark's Export and Investment Fund will each invest €40 million, according to a joint statement Thursday.
Yahoo
14-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Music Industry Moves: Empire Launches in Nordic Region; Taps Iman Hazheer as Territory Manager
Empire has announced their expansion into the Nordic region with a brand new hire, Iman Hazheer, as territory manager. In this newly established role, Hazheer will lead Empire's strategic initiatives across Sweden, Denmark, Norway, Finland,and Iceland. He will drive artist relations and market development, in addition to regional partnerships. Based in Stockholm, Hazheer will work closely with Empire's international team to amplify the company's footprint. 'The Nordic region has long been a global force in music, but the path to international recognition is becoming increasingly narrow especially for independent and emerging artists,' said Hazheer. More from Variety Music Industry Moves: Republic Records Announces Partnership With Savan Kotecha's Visva Records Music Industry Moves: Universal Music and Patrick Whitesell Announce Joint Venture; Amazon to Livestream Erykah Badu Juneteenth Concert Music Industry Moves: Ja Rule Inks With WME (EXCLUSIVE) He continued, 'Throughout my career, I've seen firsthand the challenges talented creators face when trying to scale beyond their home markets. That's why I'm excited to join Empire, a company that not only understands the nuances of local culture but also offers a truly artist-first model. We're here to challenge the status quo, champion artists on their own terms and give the Nordic talent pool the platform they deserve, globally.' Hazheer arrives at Empire with a decade of experience and a diverse background at the intersection of music, culture and brand strategy. He spent nearly seven years at Spotify, where he led editorial strategy for the Nordics as a senior editor, curating playlists and shaping the regional music narrative. Prior to that, he worked with artists across Northern Europe as part of the entertainment division at Nike in Amsterdam. 'The further expansion across Europe into the Nordic region further cements EMPIRE as champions of bringing music and culture to a global audience,' said Empire Founder and CEO, Ghazi. 'Iman's knowledge of the music business makes him the best fit to spearhead these efforts and we are happy to welcome him to the team.' Pictured above (L-R): Nima Etminan, Iman Hazheer and Ghazi. + Concord Music Publishing has signed Tropkillaz, the Grammy-nominated Brazilian production duo of Zegon and Laudz, to a global publishing agreement covering all new copyrights. The deal was orchestrated in close collaboration between Concord's London, New York, and Miami offices, marking the company's first-ever signing out of Brazil. Tropkillaz boast collaborations with artists including Anitta, J Balvin, Marshmello, Justin Bieber, Doechii, Major Lazer, Snoop Dogg, Bob Marley, and Childish Gambino, as well as work with such songwriters and producers as Ryan Tedder, Stargate, Jason Evigan and more. Tropkillaz in a joint statement commented: 'We're thrilled to be joining the Concord family and focusing on creating lots of new music. We have built a strong catalogue with original Tropkillaz releases while also producing for other artists from across the world—especially in Asia, Latin America, and the U.S.— and we feel lucky to see that work resonate globally. We are also so excited to have found a new home at A-List Management, building this next chapter together – there's so much more to come!' +Nashville-based hit songwriter and producer Mark Holman has inked a new publishing deal with Big Loud Publishing/ERN's Cadillac Music. Holman has penned songs for chart-topping hitmakers like Morgan Wallen, Post Malone, Blake Shelton and many more. 'Big Loud has believed in me from the jump and I'm thankful to keep growing with them,' shared Holman. 'Adding Cadillac to the mix just takes it to another level. I have a ton of respect for Ern — as a writer, as an artist and as a visionary — and I'm looking forward to what we can create.' 'I have enjoyed working with Mark throughout the years. We always have a great time in the room, and he is such a joy to work with,' ERN's Cadillac Music Founder and CEO Ernest adds. 'He has been a weapon in town for a few years, and we have obviously already made a little magic together with 'Flower Shops.' I look forward to continuing to grow together as songwriters and producers. I'm thankful he wanted to be a part of the Cadillac crew as much as I wanted him to be.' + Grammy and CMA-nominated songwriter Derrick Southerland has inked a global publishing deal with Kobalt. As part of the deal, Kobalt has acquired a portion of Southerland's extensive song catalog. 'Derrick is one of the most gifted, prolific songwriters working in Nashville today,' said Stephanie Cox, general manager/senior VP of creative at Kobalt Nashville. 'He has the incredibly unique ability to write across genres which makes him a perfect fit for Kobalt's global ecosystem.' Southerland's repertoire includes co-writing tracks for Carrie Underwood, Jordan Davis, Vince Gill, Fletcher, Laci Kaye Booth, Hunter Hayes, Breland, Charlotte Sands, High Valley, Charles Kelley, Muscadine Bloodline, Tanner Adell, Blair Davie, Dallas Smith and many others. Additionally, he has worked on Kane Brown's Hot 100 certified gold single 'Like A Rodeo' and Joshua Bassett's 'Crisis.' 'I'm so excited to be partnering with Kobalt,' said Southerland. 'When I met with Laurent Hubert, Jeannette Perez, Stephanie Cox, Rani Hancock, Kenny McGoff and so many others of the creative team, I knew this was where I needed to be. Their enthusiasm not only about my writing and songs, but my dreams and vision for the future made this the perfect partnership to help me accomplish my goals. Huge thanks to Kevin, who was with me for my first major label outside cut and brought me to this amazing team. I'm looking forward to what's coming in this next chapter of our careers.' Best of Variety Final Emmy Predictions: Talk Series and Scripted Variety - New Blood Looks to Tackle Late Night Staples Oscars 2026: George Clooney, Jennifer Lopez, Julia Roberts, Wagner Moura and More Among Early Contenders to Watch New Movies Out Now in Theaters: What to See This Week
