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AI system choices seen as crucial to women's tech careers

Fri, 27th Feb 2026
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AI structure design, data foundations and mentoring, not just hiring targets, have a significant impact on women's careers in tech.
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Quantum Security 25 honours leaders in post-quantum era

Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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DigiCert and Techstrong unveil the first Quantum Security 25, honouring global leaders steering real-world post-quantum security plans.
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Solera unveils global circularity consortium for insurers

Thu, 18th Dec 2025
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Solera launches a global circularity consortium to unite insurers and mobility players on shared decarbonisation and circular economy goals.
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Turnitin updates tool to detect AI-bypassed & humanised text

Thu, 28th Aug 2025
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Turnitin updates its AI detection tool to identify text altered by AI bypassers and humanisers, aiding educators in upholding academic integrity.
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Indosat launches Jaga Raya to boost ecosystem monitoring

Wed, 28th May 2025
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Indosat has launched Jaga Raya, an IoT-driven programme monitoring ecosystems in Indonesia to boost environment protection and community livelihoods.
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Turnitin Clarity to empower educators with AI insights

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Turnitin has unveiled Turnitin Clarity, a new tool aimed at promoting transparency in academic integrity and responsible AI use in education, launching in late 2025.
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Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education

Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.
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Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption

Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
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Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031

Tue, 21st May 2024
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
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AI set to revolutionise the pharma & biotech industries

Fri, 17th May 2024
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A new report forecasts AI in pharma and biotech markets to surge from US$ 1.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 13.1 billion by 2034, driven by an 18.8% CAGR.
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Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador

Fri, 3rd May 2024
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Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
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Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development

Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.
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New global standard ISO/IEC 42001 guides responsible use of AI

Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.
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FPT Software joins IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance to bolster open innovation

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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Global IT frontrunner, FPT Software, joins the IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance, advancing open innovation in AI.
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IBM & Meta establish AI Alliance for open innovation in AI

Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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IBM and Meta create an international AI Alliance to promote open innovation and standardisation in AI technologies.
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Samsung joins in the Generative AI world showcasing Gauss tech

Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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Samsung's AI Forum 2023 has spotlighted emerging trends and advances in generative AI, including the innovative Samsung Gauss model.
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Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks

Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.
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CYPHER Learning delivers industry first AI-powered Copilot

Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
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CYPHER Learning launches CYPHER Copilot, designed to accelerate education course delivery and reduce the burden on teachers and trainers.
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Emeritus Professor Roy Green Joins SmartSat CRC Board

Mon, 5th Jun 2023
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Emeritus Professor Roy Green appointed as Non-Executive Director of SmartSat CRC, Australia's leading space research centre. #innovation #spaceindustry.