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UK ranks fourth globally in readiness for 6G technology
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The United Kingdom is fourth globally for 6G readiness, showing prominence in 6G innovation, according to a recent study.
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Elsevier launches 'Datasets' to assist research with predictive AI models
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digital transformation
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intellectual property
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engineering
In a bid to streamline researchers' access to quality data, Elsevier unveils 'Datasets', a product utilising AI and predictive analytics.
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LogRhythm doubles its R&D efforts & support in India
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ransomware
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r&d
LogRhythm doubles its R&D and customer support in India, in a strategic move to enhance the nation's cyber resilience.
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ABB opens state-of-the-art facility for cable solutions in Coleshill
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it infrastructure
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safety
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research and development
Swiss tech leader ABB inaugurates a high-tech Coleshill facility to cater for the surge in UK cabling market needs.
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Chipper Cash expands partnership with Visa to boost financial inclusion in Africa
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customers
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visa
Chipper Cash deepens its multi-million pound partnership with Visa to enhance financial inclusivity across Africa.
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The IN Group acquires BioTalent to bolster life sciences recruitment
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data science
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ai
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us
Global recruiter The IN Group acquires BioTalent, reinforcing its life sciences division while spotlighting AI and data research.
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Fortinet shifts operational focus for strategic expansion in key cybersecurity areas
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siem
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risk
Cybersecurity firm Fortinet plans strategic expansion with a redirected focus on secure networking, SASE, and security operations.
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UK government allocates £118m to elevate AI skills and development
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research and development
UK government unveils ambitious £118m funding boost to enhance national artificial intelligence skills and advance R&D.
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Ploughshare and Tarian Technology present 'Bastion', a breakthrough in cyberdefence
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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cybersecurity
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research and development
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intellectual property
Ploughshare and Tarian Technology unite to launch Bastion, a groundbreaking cybersecurity defence system, revolutionizing data protection in the digital age.
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Leostream 2023.2 offers enhanced features for remote desktop access
Tue, 24th Oct 2023
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hybrid cloud
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events
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ceo
Leostream's updated 2023.2 Remote Desktop Access Platform features enhanced provisioning, alert systems, and user experience.
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Paymentology named 2023 technology leader in SPARK Matrix for CMS
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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enterprise
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customer service
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innovation
Paymentology lauded as a technology leader in the 2023 SPARK Matrix for Card Management System by Quadrant Knowledge Solutions.
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Dyson's powerful noise-cancelling headphones coming to NZ
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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headphones
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nz
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research and development
Dyson's high-fidelity noise-cancelling headphones have arrived in New Zealand, offering a pure listening experience lasting up to 50 hours.
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eBay and Shippit partner to simplify shipping of bulky items for small sellers
Wed, 18th Oct 2023
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uber
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ebay
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innovation
eBay and Shippit have joined forces to simplify the delivery of bulky items, aiding small businesses and hobby sellers.
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Pendula and Isoton partner to revolutionize telco customer retention strategies
Fri, 13th Oct 2023
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storage
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availability
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data
Pendula teams up with Isoton to bring data-driven solutions for boosting customer retention in the telecom sector.
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VoWLAN market forecast to exceed $76 Billion by 2033
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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market
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investment
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telecommunications
The voice-over WLAN (VoWLAN) market is projected to surpass US$ 76.0 billion by 2033, according to a new report by Future Market Insights.
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India-UK collaboration: AI park ignites future trade
Thu, 12th Oct 2023
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it infrastructure
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ai
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investment
India's Cabinet Minister underscores AI's pivotal role in boosting India-UK trade at a London summit with a new AI park.
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NZ tech firms RUSH and Downer to develop road safety AI
Wed, 11th Oct 2023
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it industry
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engineering
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nz
New Zealand technology company RUSH and Downer Transport & Infrastructure have secured funding to develop AI technology to increase road safety.
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New researcher tool boosts accuracy of academic GenAI summaries
Tue, 10th Oct 2023
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ml
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privacy
Iris.ai launches RW 1.0 to tackle inaccuracies in AI-generated research summaries, marking a significant step forward for the AI industry.
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New survey explores short term impact of generative AI
Thu, 29th Jun 2023
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customer service
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research and development
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software development
Most business leaders expect to adopt generative AI within the next three years to enhance productivity and customer service.
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SmartSat commits AU$1 million for space mission Waratah Seed
Wed, 5th Apr 2023
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satellites
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space
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research and development
The SmartSat NSW Node and Aurora Space Startups Cluster are funding projects representing a significant portion of the Waratah Seed mission budget.
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Snowplow acquires Sydney-based Poplin Data, extends global customer base
Fri, 13th Jan 2023
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data
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customers
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mergers and acquisitions
Snowplow has announced the acquisition of Poplin Data, Snowplow's exclusive integration and enablement partner in Australia and New Zealand.
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New Zealand's tech sector's revenue and exports up 9%
Fri, 18th Nov 2022
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it in healthcare
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it spending
The top 31 companies earned more than NZD$100 million in revenue, with the top four generating more than $1 billion.
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Paytm Labs launches ML-powered fraud risk management platform
Thu, 8th Sep 2022
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ml
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fintech
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Pi was developed from scratch at Paytm's innovation lab, and is designed for fintechs, banks and eCommerce marketplaces with high transaction volumes.
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Volpara, Microsoft project to detect cardiovascular issues
Wed, 22nd Jun 2022
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microsoft
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it in healthcare
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ai
Volpara Health Technologies collaborates with Microsoft on a project to develop a product that detects and quantifies breast arterial calcifications.