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Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost
Digital Transformation

Eebz launches AI models with GBP £10 million boost

The £10 million funding is meant to help brands cut eCommerce data errors, speed up insights and track SKU-level changes in real time.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Mon, 18th May 2026

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Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months
Manufacturing

Portwest cuts catalogue production time by five months

Better product data control has cut catalogue production from 11 months to six, helping Portwest localise safety materials in 28 languages.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform
Data Protection

Scaleway buys Qarnot to boost European HPC platform

European firms needing secure, low-carbon compute gain a bigger home as the deal expands cloud, AI and dedicated HPC services under one roof.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • This month
Whatfix partners with PTC on PLM software adoption
Digital Transformation

Whatfix partners with PTC on PLM software adoption

Manufacturers could cut PLM training and support costs as the deal embeds in-app guidance and analytics into Windchill workflows.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • This month
East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion
DataCentre infrastructure

East West acquires Vexos in Americas, Asia expansion

Customers in medical, aerospace and AI data centre markets gain a wider production base as East West adds Vexos' sites in five countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • This month
Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training
Digital twins

Siemens grants UniSC software for engineering training

Students at UniSC will gain hands-on access to Siemens engineering tools as Queensland pushes to build skills for advanced manufacturing.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration
Digital Transformation

Propel launches production MCP for AI-driven PLM integration

Manufacturers could soon query live product data from AI tools, as Propel links its PLM platform to Claude, ChatGPT and Copilot.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning
Data Protection

NTT DATA launches AI agent for consumer goods planning

Product teams may get concepts to review in minutes rather than months as the new service aims to speed early decisions on brand fit and compliance.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands
Software-as-a-Service

Fynd launches Create platform for UK fashion brands

UK fashion brands facing thinner margins may gain faster design and production cycles as Fynd rolls out its AI system.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last month
Tacton report warns of widening manufacturing digital gap
Manufacturing

Tacton report warns of widening manufacturing digital gap

Rising product complexity is slowing quotes and deliveries for most manufacturers, as only 7% reuse the same configuration rules across systems.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
Propel sees MCP & AI governance as 2026 manufacturing trends
Manufacturing

Propel sees MCP & AI governance as 2026 manufacturing trends

Growing pressure to prove AI decisions is pushing manufacturers towards tighter governance, connected data and MCP-based integration by 2026.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last month
ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry
Robotics

ADLINK unveils edge AI systems for robots & industry

Industrial users can now tap local AI for robots, vehicles and factory control as ADLINK expands its edge systems at COMPUTEX 2026.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Rockwell report says digital transformation now essential
Data Analytics

Rockwell report says digital transformation now essential

Most manufacturers now see digital tools as necessary to stay competitive, but data use gaps, cyber risk and skills shortages remain.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Wed, 20th May 2026
Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use
Private Cloud

Dell expands AI Factory with NVIDIA for enterprise use

Enterprises can now run more AI projects on their own infrastructure as Dell adds data tools, racks and partner software to its NVIDIA tie-up.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Tue, 19th May 2026
Hydroscand to phase out print catalogues with Akeneo
Manufacturing

Hydroscand to phase out print catalogues with Akeneo

Outdated paper references will be replaced as Hydroscand centralises 30,000 products in Akeneo, speeding searches and reducing downtime risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 12th May 2026
Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC
Storage

Kingston expands industrial memory & SSD range in APAC

Longer product lifecycles and steadier supply are becoming crucial as APAC manufacturers and integrators add computing to industrial systems.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 24th Apr 2026
AI agents set to transform software development - study
DevOps

AI agents set to transform software development - study

Most large enterprises expect AI agents to run software lifecycles within two years, as firms chase faster delivery and fewer stalled projects.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 15th Apr 2026
FintechOS launches AI platform for banks & insurers
Digital Transformation

FintechOS launches AI platform for banks & insurers

Banks and insurers could cut implementation times from months to weeks as FintechOS 8 adds governed AI and new product operations tools.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026