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TCS & Rolls-Royce team up for hydrogen fuel aviation research
3 days ago
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Tata Consultancy Services expands its partnership with Rolls-Royce to spearhead sustainable aviation research, focusing on hydrogen fuel systems to achieve net zero by 2050.
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Paladin partners with NATO DIANA to boost secure tech investments
5 days ago
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safety
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security
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cloud services
Paladin Capital Group partners with NATO’s DIANA to bolster trust, safety, and security in global dual-use tech investments, aligning on key principles to protect democracies.
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AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO
Last week
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ai
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safety check
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revenue management
AI use in mining surges as firms seek to boost safety and revenue, with spending tripled in 5 years, reports Augment Technologies CEO Brice Gower.
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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
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The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.
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Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Last week
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breach prevention
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data privacy
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acma
Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.
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Why 'trust us, we’re an exchange!' simply isn’t good enough
Last week
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edutech
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blockchain
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data privacy
Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.
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Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
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uc
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drones
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digital transformation
A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.
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Speeding towards a sustainable future
This month
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data analytics
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risk & compliance
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cleantech
As consumer demand and regulatory pressures rise, businesses, especially in the automotive industry, are rapidly prioritising sustainability, from electric vehicles to pre-loved parts.
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Better connectivity for smarter transport
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virtualisation
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To move towards smarter transport, the industry needs a holistic, interconnected system that leverages real-time data, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.
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ADLINK unveils new AI, connectivity products for rail industry
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5g & beyond
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wireless networks
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data privacy
ADLINK Technology unveils the AVA-7200 edge AI server, AVA-1000 train to ground gateway, and Passenger Information Display System to redefine railway safety and connectivity.
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Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security
Last month
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uc
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data protection
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digital transformation
Barclays is teaming up with Microsoft to boost its security systems, leveraging AI to enhance detection and protection, securing trust in their digital framework.
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Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Last month
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fleet management
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cleantech
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Teletrac Navman appoints Ricardo Buranello as new COO and CFO, tapping his vast leadership experience from Siemens and Telit Cinterion to drive growth.
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Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs
Last month
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martech
Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.
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IoT revolutionises retail with smart sensors & real-time data
Tue, 28th May 2024
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iot
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market
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smart technologies
IoT technologies are transforming retail efficiency, from dynamic cleaning schedules to real-time temperature control and crowd management, says Ruby Whipp of mpro5.
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Teletrac Navman unveils tools for fleet decarbonisation
Tue, 21st May 2024
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data analytics
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cartech
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fleet management
Teletrac Navman unveils groundbreaking tools, EVE and Sustainability Dashboard, to aid fleet operators in smooth, cost-effective decarbonisation efforts.
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Konica Minolta & Kinrise Snackfoods automate manufacturing
Mon, 20th May 2024
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robots
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it in manufacturing
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data analytics
Konica Minolta partners with Kinrise Snackfoods to revolutionise manufacturing efficiency with Autonomous Mobile Robots, enhancing productivity, safety, and operational oversight.
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SQREEM acquires TotallyAwesome, strengthens ethical youth marketing
Fri, 17th May 2024
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ai
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safety
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singapore
Singapore-based SQREEM Technologies has acquired TotallyAwesome, enhancing their AI-driven marketing platform targeting youth, while aiming for ethical engagement.
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Cognizant & Microsoft deepen partnership to democratise GenAI
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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cx
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martech
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data privacy
Cognizant and Microsoft enhance partnership to bring Microsoft's generative AI, including the 365 Copilot tool, to millions.
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Starline unveils Remote Plug-In Actuator for safer data centre operations
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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hyperscale
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dc
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Starline, a brand of Legrand, has launched a Remote Plug-In Actuator for use with its Track Busway tech, set to elevate safety and operational efficiency across data centres.
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UK government drafts new law to regulate artificial intelligence
Thu, 25th Apr 2024
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ai
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uk government
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emerging technology
In a move towards regulating AI, the UK government is expected to focus on bias and safety within emerging tech after prolonged deliberations. Details of the legislation remain undisclosed.