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Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.
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NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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quantum computing
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temperature management
NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.
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ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
ABS Consulting and Ultimo join forces to enhance enterprise asset management with cloud technology, boosting efficiency and safety for industrial clients.
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Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report

Thu, 29th May 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Blue Yonder clinches Leader spot for 14th year running in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, highlighting its AI-driven tech.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data science
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ai
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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ai
At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
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Nordic Semiconductor partners with Skylo for IoT expansion

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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iot
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mobile world congress
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industrial
Nordic Semiconductor and Skylo have teamed up to certify the nRF9151 low-power cellular module on Skylo's satellite network, enhancing massive IoT connectivity.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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asset management
Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.
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SuperCluster ClimAccelerator launched to drive decarbonisation

Mon, 3rd Feb 2025
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network infrastructure
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partner programmes
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clean technologies
Cambridge Cleantech, Cambridge Consultants, and EIT Climate-KIC have unveiled the first SuperCluster ClimAccelerator to fast-track industrial decarbonisation startups.
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Creative Dock acquires nFrontier to boost hardware design

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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robots
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cartech
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ar, vr & metaverse
Creative Dock has acquired Berlin-based nFrontier, marking its entry into hardware production and promising to slash development cycles drastically.
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3D printing market struggles amidst economic challenges

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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manufacturing
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3d printing
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b2b
The global 3D printing market struggled in Q3 2024, as industrial shipments fell by over 24% amid economic uncertainty, yet entry-level sales surged by 28%.
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Thomas launches secure touch screens for industrial labs

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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cybersecurity
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cloud services
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data management
Thomas Instrumentation has launched high-brightness touch screens for industrial and medical use, prioritising security and reliability in demanding environments.
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RealWear acquires Almer Technologies to boost industrial AR

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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digital transformation
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ar, vr & metaverse
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productivity
RealWear has acquired Almer Technologies with backing from TeamViewer, aiming to enhance industrial AR solutions for frontline workers globally.
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Nasuni earns AWS competency for manufacturing sector

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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data protection
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manufacturing
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hybrid cloud
Nasuni has attained the AWS Manufacturing and Industrial Competency, positioning itself as a key player in offering hybrid cloud solutions for manufacturers.
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Surge in entry-level 3D printers as industrial stagnates

Thu, 17th Oct 2024
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printing
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3d printing
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analyst report
Global shipments of entry-level 3D printers soared by 65% in Q2 2024, contrasting with a 25% decline in industrial printer shipments, highlighting market disparities.
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Altera unveils Agilex 3 FPGAs & new development kits

Tue, 24th Sep 2024
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semiconductors
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iot
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iiot
Altera has launched its Agilex 3 FPGAs and new development kits, aiming to enhance performance for demanding applications across various sectors.
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Viavi Solutions launches AI-driven automation platform VAMOS

Tue, 17th Sep 2024
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supply chain
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VIAVI Solutions introduces VAMOS, an AI/ML-enhanced automation platform, to cut operational costs and speed up time-to-market for wireless and cloud service providers.
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Orbus Software & Unipart join forces to boost digital solutions

Thu, 22nd Aug 2024
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supply chain
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healthtech
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government
Orbus Software and Unipart Consultancy form a new partnership to enhance digital transformation, utilising OrbusInfinity to provide live digital blueprints for diverse sectors.