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Finalists revealed for 2025 everywoman in Tech Awards

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Finalists for the 2025 everywoman in Technology Awards spotlight women driving UK innovation in AI, cyber security and wider STEM careers.
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Half of global mobile users may switch for satellite coverage

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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Nearly half of mobile users worldwide would switch providers for satellite coverage, with 60% willing to pay extra for reliable service beyond traditional dead zones.
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DAS Fire appoints new leaders to drive UK & Ireland growth

Wed, 3rd Dec 2025
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DAS Fire appoints David Parry as Managing Director and Paul Darke as Executive Director to boost UK and Ireland growth in data centre fire safety.
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Trixie partners with 3P Logistics to boost UK market growth

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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Trixie Pet Products partners with 3P Logistics for UK fulfilment to boost growth, reduce costs and enhance delivery across all sales channels.
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Connected construction powers the future of data centres

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Connectivity is transforming construction sites by reducing downtime, boosting productivity, and enhancing safety, vital for the booming 2025 data centre sector.
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AVEVA boosts CONNECT platform for unified industrial data insights

Tue, 28th Oct 2025
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AVEVA upgrades its CONNECT platform to unify industrial data, enhancing digital twin solutions and boosting sustainability and efficiency in industries worldwide.
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RAIDS AI unveils beta for real-time AI safety monitoring tool

Thu, 16th Oct 2025
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RAIDS AI launches a beta version of its platform to monitor AI systems in real time, aiming to enhance safety and compliance ahead of EU regulations.
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Siemens joins CHERI Alliance to boost cybersecurity in EDA sector

Fri, 12th Sep 2025
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Siemens has joined the CHERI Alliance to advance cybersecurity in Electronic Design Automation by promoting hardware-enforced memory safety technology.
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QNX & VVDN partner for safety-critical automotive solutions

Thu, 4th Sep 2025
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QNX and VVDN Technologies have partnered to develop safety-critical automotive and embedded solutions, enhancing software-defined vehicles and advanced driver assistance systems.
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EE offers free contract to help UK families manage phone use

Sat, 16th Aug 2025
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EE launches a free P.H.O.N.E. Contract to help nearly four million UK families set smartphone rules and ease device-related arguments.
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SAS & Epic Games bring digital twins to modern factories

Thu, 8th May 2025
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SAS and Epic Games partner to enhance digital twins for manufacturing, helping Georgia-Pacific optimise operations at its Savannah River Mill in real time.
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Honeywell unveils hydrogen leak sensor with ten-year lifespan

Wed, 7th May 2025
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Honeywell has launched a hydrogen leak sensor using Thermal Conductivity Detection, offering up to ten years of maintenance-free operation for safer hydrogen systems.
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Survey finds trust, safety & security key for CX in 2025

Mon, 5th May 2025
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A global survey reveals enterprises plan to boost investment in trust, safety and security for customer experience amid rising compliance and fraud challenges.
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Samp CEO urges industrial sector to adopt Shared Reality

Tue, 15th Apr 2025
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Samp's CEO, Laurent Bourgouin, is calling on the industrial sector to embrace Shared Reality, an innovative AI-driven 3D workspace to modernise operations.
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M Group Services rebrands to enhance infrastructure support

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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M Group Services will unify its operations under the name M Group in April 2025, streamlining its GBP £2.5 billion portfolio to enhance service delivery across the UK and Ireland.
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Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

Fri, 4th Apr 2025
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At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.
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Network Rail trials drones to prevent trespassing incidents

Wed, 2nd Apr 2025
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Network Rail is testing a drone navigation system with Drone Major Limited to enhance safety and reduce trespassing incidents across the UK railway network.
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Perforce report examines AI impact on automotive software

Sun, 16th Mar 2025
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Perforce's 2025 State of Software Report reveals automotive developers face rising AI integration and safety challenges, with 50% citing the global economy as a key issue.
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Arlo & RapidSOS join forces to improve emergency alerts

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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Arlo Technologies has teamed up with RapidSOS to enhance emergency responses via AI-powered video verification, aiming to improve response accuracy and efficiency.
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Geotab launches tools to enhance fleet maintenance efficiency

Fri, 28th Feb 2025
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Geotab has launched two innovative products designed to enhance vehicle maintenance efficiency for fleets, tackling rising costs and unexpected breakdowns.