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Casting a wide net: Vection Technologies' push across emerging tech markets

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Vection Technologies showcases AI and VR tools for defence, healthcare and property as CEO Gianmarco Biagi targets wider international growth.
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Smart glasses drive 44% growth in global XR shipments

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AI-first smart glasses propel a 44.4% surge in global XR shipments, as Meta keeps the lead while headset demand slides and Viture grows fast.
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The world needs more women in tech - and there's no time to wait

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digital transformation
Women hold just 28% of tech roles worldwide, a glaring gap experts warn is stifling innovation, ESG progress and global economic growth.
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SkillsVR offers free VR device management amid Meta shift

Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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SkillsVR launches ACTIVATE MDM Lite, a free six‑month VR fleet tool as organisations adapt to Meta's changing Quest hardware strategy.
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Siemens named Leader in Gartner QMS software ranking

Sat, 31st Jan 2026
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manufacturing
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data analytics
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iot
Siemens named a Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for quality management software, spotlighting its AI-enabled, integrated QMS portfolio.
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Snap launches Specs unit to drive smart glasses push

Fri, 30th Jan 2026
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gaming
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wearables
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digital entertainment
Snap forms Specs unit to spearhead next-gen smart glasses, promising AI-driven, low-friction eyewear that blends digital and real worlds.
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Voxelo unveils AI studio turning product videos into 3D

Sat, 24th Jan 2026
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martech
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commerce systems
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genai
Manchester's Voxelo launches AI studio that turns a single product video into reusable 3D models, AR assets and eCommerce imagery in hours.
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AI agents push autonomy, but governance gap remains

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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digital transformation
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risk & compliance
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lcnc
AI agents move from pilots to core enterprise tools by 2026, but new research warns governance remains the missing link for many firms.
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Forrester warns on 2026 tech budgets amid AI shifts

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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uc
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semiconductors
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data analytics
Forrester flags cooler optimism for 2026 tech budgets as leaders juggle AI-driven investment plans with rising geopolitical and cyber risks.
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INVNT names James Nicholas Kinney Global Chief AI Officer

Wed, 14th Jan 2026
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data analytics
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digital transformation
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blockchain
INVNT appoints James Nicholas Kinney as its first Global Chief AI Officer, tasked with scaling client-facing AI innovation, led from APAC.
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Digital economy seen surging to USD $28 trillion by 2026

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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robots
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data protection
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smart cities
The global digital economy is forecast to hit USD $28 trillion by 2026, growing nearly three times faster than overall world output.
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Omnissa named IDC MarketScape leader in four UEM areas

Sat, 27th Dec 2025
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digital signage
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Omnissa has been named an IDC MarketScape leader in four unified endpoint management segments, spanning Apple, Windows, frontline and IoT.
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Ace launches post-digital consultancy for financial services

Mon, 27th Oct 2025
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robots
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digital transformation
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fintech
Ace launches as the first post-digital consultancy for financial services, advising on quantum computing and advanced AI beyond digital transformation.
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Vection Technologies scores major defence deal for Australia

Mon, 22nd Sep 2025
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mr
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digital edge
Vection Technologies wins EUR €22.3 million deal with a NATO-approved partner to supply advanced defence tech through to 2030, its biggest contract yet.
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Google brings Gemini AI to Android XR glasses & headsets

Thu, 22nd May 2025
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wearables
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data privacy
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agentic ai
Google is integrating its Gemini AI into smart glasses and headsets via Android XR, enabling hands-free, context-aware digital assistance for users.
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Android 16 introduces new design, Gemini features and security

Wed, 14th May 2025
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wearables
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agentic ai
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google
Google unveils Android 16 with a major redesign, enhanced Gemini assistant, and new security features, rolling out from next month on Pixel and Samsung devices.
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Ikonz debuts AI avatar of Sourav Ganguly on HXR device

Fri, 18th Apr 2025
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global expansion
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cricket
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motion capture
Ikonz has unveiled an AI digital avatar of ex-cricket captain Sourav Ganguly on its Holographic Extended Reality device in Kolkata.
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MHP & Innoactive reveal new XR Streaming technology

Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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edutech
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ar, vr & metaverse
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education, learning & training
MHP and Innoactive unveil breakthrough XR Streaming technology, enhancing the delivery of 3D models to devices like Apple Vision Pro for industries including automotive.
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XR adoption remains slow despite Apple & Meta's efforts

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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genai
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Despite hefty investments from Apple and Meta, a Forrester report reveals slow XR adoption, with only 35% of informed leaders deploying the technology.
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Study shows innovation outweighs salary in tech careers

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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amadeus
A new Amadeus study reveals 40% of tech professionals expect to change careers thrice, highlighting innovation and training as key retention factors.