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Averna and Spherea Join Forces to Build a Leading Test & Quality Engineering Systems Integration Organization

Together, they set the New Global Standard for Test and Quality Engineering Solutions MONTREAL, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ - Averna, a global leader in test and quality solutions, is proud to announce a strategic consolidation with Spherea, a renowned provider of test systems for...

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Averna and Spherea Join Forces to Build a Leading Test & Quality Engineering Systems Integration Organization

Together, they set the New Global Standard for Test and Quality Engineering Solutions MONTREAL, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Averna, a global leader in test and quality solutions, is proud to announce a strategic consolidation with Spherea, a renowned provider of test systems for...

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Averna and Spherea Join Forces to Build a Leading Test & Quality Engineering Systems Integration Organization

Together, they set the New Global Standard for Test and Quality Engineering Solutions MONTREAL, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Averna, a global leader in test and quality solutions, is proud to announce a strategic consolidation with Spherea, a renowned provider of test systems for...

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Averna and Spherea Join Forces to Build a Leading Test & Quality Engineering Systems Integration Organization

Together, they set the New Global Standard for Test and Quality Engineering Solutions MONTREAL, Dec. 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Averna, a global leader in test and quality solutions, is proud to announce a strategic consolidation with Spherea, a renowned provider of test systems for mission-critical industries. Under this agreement, Spherea will take full ownership of Averna, marking a significant milestone in both companies' shared mission to become the world's leading test and quality engineering systems integrator. François Rainville and Patrice Bélie The transaction is backed by Andera Partners, an international private equity fund, with continued reinvestment from Walter Capital Partners and the management teams of both Averna and Spherea. The deal is expected to close by the end of December 2025, pending regulatory approvals. Patrice Bélie, CEO of Spherea, will lead the newly formed Spherea group as CEO, while François Rainville will continue as CEO of Averna. Rainville will also take on the role of Chief Operating Officer of the Spherea group. With more than 1,800 employees across 13 countries, the combined Averna-Spherea group will become one of the largest independent system integrators dedicated to test and quality across a wide range of industries, including aerospace & defense, consumer electronics, medical devices, automotive & transportation, data centers, and power & energy. "This partnership is a natural evolution of our shared vision," said Patrice Bélie. "By combining our strengths, we are creating a powerhouse in test and quality engineering that is agile, far-reaching, and deeply committed to excellence." "This is a pivotal opportunity for both companies," said François Rainville. "Spherea and Averna are highly complementary in terms of technology, market presence, and footprint. Together, we will accelerate innovation and deliver even greater value to our customers worldwide. We are excited about the future and the opportunities this partnership will unlock for our customers, employees, and partners." Both companies will continue to operate in their respective markets while exploring the best commercial and operational avenues to leverage each other's strengths and unique differentiators. About Averna As a global test and quality solution integrator, Averna partners with product designers, developers, and OEMs to help them achieve higher product quality, accelerate time to market and protect their brands. Founded in 1999, Averna offers specialized expertise and innovative test, vision inspection, precision assembly and automated solutions that deliver substantial technical, financial and market benefits for clients in the aerospace, automotive, consumer electronics, energy, industrials, medical devices & life sciences, semiconductor, telecom and other industries. Averna has offices around the world, and numerous industry certifications such as ISO 9001:2015, and ITAR registration. www.averna.com About Spherea For over 60 years, Spherea has been a global leader in high-end electronic and automated test solutions for aerospace, defense, and other safety-critical industries. Originating in 1965 with the development of the first ATEC® electronic test bench for the Concorde and Mirage F1 programs, Spherea has built a long-standing reputation in designing and supporting advanced testing systems for complex and mission-critical applications. Spherea is majority-owned by the private equity funds Andera MidCap and idiCo, and continues to deliver independent, high-performance solutions that ensure reliability, availability and safety for customers operating in the most demanding environments. www.spherea.com © Copyright 2025 Averna. All rights reserved. Information subject to change without notice. Averna is a trademark of Averna Technologies Inc. Contact information: For more information, please contact: media@averna.com Averna, powered by Spherea

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RovyVon E10 EDC flashlight launches on Kickstarter with laser pointer, scroll wheel and OLED display

The RovyVon E10 shines very brightly via two LEDs with up to 1,600 lumens and is completely waterproof. The EDC flashlight offers several practical extras, including a laser pointer, while an OLED display and scroll wheel make it easy to use.

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Firelight launches XRP staking protocol on Flare, with stXRP planned to earn rewards through DeFi insurance

This is Phase 1 of the rollout, so staking rewards aren’t live yet; they are expected to begin in Phase 2, early next year.

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Capitol agenda: GOP fears what Tennessee means for 2026

Speaker Mike Johnson held onto a much-needed red seat in Tennessee Tuesday night — but fellow Republicans say this isn’t cause for celebration. Johnson’s leadership’s team was bracing for a tighter-than-comfortable race in the special election to succeed former Rep. Mark Green. But the...

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EU Commission sharpens its doctrine to counter foreign threats

The European Commission on Wednesday unveiled a new economic security strategy meant to better anticipate risks facing the EU market amid escalating threats to global trade, with China top of the list.

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WhatsApp Business could charge users for linking more than four devices - XDA Developers

WhatsApp Business could potentially start charging users who want to link more than four devices to the same account in a future update.

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Google Messages causing severe battery drain and overheating? Here’s a temporary fix - XDA Developers

A bug in Google Messages is causing severe battery drain and overheating on some devices. Here's a temporary fix while you wait for Google to push an update.

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Redmi 10 Power with 6,000mAh Battery Launched in India: Check Price and Specs - The Quint

Redmi 10 Power Price in India: Redmi has launched its new smartphone Redmi 10 Power in India. The smartphone was launched along with Redmi 10A, on Wednesday, 20 April in India

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Alienware Doubles Down on AMD, Launches New Ryzen Laptops and Desktop - Gizmodo

The premium Alienware m15 R7 and m17 R5 highlight four new Ryzen-powered systems.

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Apple MagSafe Battery Pack Will Now Charge Your iPhone Faster: Here’s How - News18

Apple is offering its new firmware update for the MagSafe accessory that promises to give you faster charging for the compatible iPhone models.

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Google to kill call-recording apps on Play Store on May 11 - GSMArena.com news - GSMArena.com

System apps with native call-recording functionality remain unaffected.

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OnePlus Nord 2T moniker confirmed, camera details leaked ahead of India launch - 91mobiles

The OnePlus Nord 2T India launch may take place soon as the moniker has been spotted on the TDRA certification. The OnePlus Nord 2T's camera details have also been leaked. Here are the expected specifications of the device.

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Garena Free Fire Max Codes For April 21: Here's How To Redeem Them For Free Rewards - ABP Live

Garena Free Fire Max redeem codes are 12-digit codes that are region-specific and can be used by players to gain an edge over rivals in every round of the battle royale game.

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Realme Announces Narzo 50a Prime For Next Week, To Come Without Charger | Mint - Mint

We are still not sure that no-charger policy will be limited to Narzo 50A Prime or it will be extended to other Realme budget, mid-segment and premium phones