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UK lags China & US in race to digital, AI-led factories

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China and the US are racing ahead of the UK in adopting AI-led, software-defined factories, raising fresh fears over British competitiveness.
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Creating a bridge between STEM and tech

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Bridging schools and tech careers with inclusive training and language could speed women's path into engineering and shape fairer AI.
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Why leaders should give the next generation of women in ICT the support they need to go further and faster

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Leaders must actively mentor women in ICT, turning self-doubt into confidence so the next generation can rise further, faster and boldly.
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Singapore, Germany, Finland lead youth AI readiness ranks

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Singapore, Germany and Finland are ranked best in the world for youth AI readiness, driven by strong digital networks and STEM education.
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Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
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EU's DORA act poses challenges & opportunities for finance

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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The EU's Digital Operational Resilience Act, effective from 17th January, presents both hurdles and opportunities for the financial sector, say industry leaders.
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ZTE Corporation unveils Cybersecurity White Paper 2023

Fri, 29th Dec 2023
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ZTE Corporation details cybersecurity strategies centring on governance, compliance, openness, and transparency in newly released 'Cybersecurity White Paper 2023'. .