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United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech
Marketing Technologies

United Kingdom to introduce stricter AI Bill in King's Speech

The UK government announced an AI Bill in the King's Speech, aiming to shift from flexible frameworks to binding regulations ensuring responsible AI use.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security
Unified Communications

Barclays partners with Microsoft to enhance digital security

Barclays is teaming up with Microsoft to boost its security systems, leveraging AI to enhance detection and protection, securing trust in their digital framework.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 27th Jun 2024

Global Stories

Safety stories

The indispensable role of good mobile reception in Distribution Centres
Supply Chain

The indispensable role of good mobile reception in Distribution Centres

Reliable mobile reception is crucial in distribution centres, enhancing coordination, safety, inventory management, customer satisfaction, and operational efficiency.

By Geoff Carroll • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Aug 2024
Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety
Data Privacy

Travel survey reveals struggle for flexibility, costs, & safety

Business travel faces new hurdles as SAP Concur's survey reveals costs, flexibility, and safety concerns impacting 3,750 travellers and 600 managers worldwide.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Thu, 15th Aug 2024
TCS & Rolls-Royce team up for hydrogen fuel aviation research
Internet of Things

TCS & Rolls-Royce team up for hydrogen fuel aviation research

Tata Consultancy Services expands its partnership with Rolls-Royce to spearhead sustainable aviation research, focusing on hydrogen fuel systems to achieve net zero by 2050.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 24th Jul 2024
Paladin partners with NATO DIANA to boost secure tech investments
Cloud Services

Paladin partners with NATO DIANA to boost secure tech investments

Paladin Capital Group partners with NATO's DIANA to bolster trust, safety, and security in global dual-use tech investments, aligning on key principles to protect democracies.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 23rd Jul 2024
AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO
Artificial Intelligence

AI use in mining on the rise, says Augment Technologies CEO

AI use in mining surges as firms seek to boost safety and revenue, with spending tripled in 5 years, reports Augment Technologies CEO Brice Gower.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 18th Jul 2024
Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap
Unified Communications

Labour stresses tech adoption in housing to tackle worker gap

A new report underscores the urgent need for tech adoption in UK construction to tackle worker shortages and meet ambitious project targets.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Jul 2024
Speeding towards a sustainable future
Data Analytics

Speeding towards a sustainable future

As awareness of sustainability grows, businesses are being urged to embrace eco-friendly practices, driven by consumer demand and impending regulations.

By Chris Iacovou • 4 min read • Wed, 3rd Jul 2024
Better connectivity for smarter transport
Virtualisation

Better connectivity for smarter transport

To move towards smarter transport, the industry needs a holistic, interconnected system that leverages real-time data, boosting efficiency and reducing costs.

By Roch Muraine • 5 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
ADLINK unveils new AI, connectivity products for rail industry
Unified Communications

ADLINK unveils new AI, connectivity products for rail industry

ADLINK Technology unveils the AVA-7200 edge AI server, AVA-1000 train to ground gateway, and Passenger Information Display System to redefine railway safety and connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 2nd Jul 2024
Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs
DevOps

Adobe reveals groundbreaking AI in Acrobat for enhanced PDFs

Adobe unveils AI-powered tools in Acrobat from 18 June 2024, enabling users to create and edit images within PDFs using text prompts via Adobe Firefly.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 18th Jun 2024
IoT revolutionises retail with smart sensors & real-time data
Internet of Things

IoT revolutionises retail with smart sensors & real-time data

IoT technologies are transforming retail efficiency, from dynamic cleaning schedules to real-time temperature control and crowd management, says Ruby Whipp of mpro5.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 28th May 2024

Stories from Other Regions

Safety stories

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions
Fleet Management

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub, boosts safety solutions

Directed Technologies acquires Sofihub to bolster fleet safety solutions and expand into assisted living tech, enhancing services for fleet managers and vulnerable users.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 14th Aug 2024
Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers
Breach Prevention

Telstra faces backlash over mishandling of 140,000 silent numbers

Telstra faces backlash for mishandling 140,000 customers' private information, including silent numbers, exposing them publicly and breaching licence conditions.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024
Why 'trust us, we're an exchange!' simply isn't good enough
EduTech

Why 'trust us, we're an exchange!' simply isn't good enough

Trust is paramount in the crypto world. Exchanges must earn it through robust security, user education, and transparency to ensure a safe investment environment.

By Paul Quickenden • 4 min read • Mon, 15th Jul 2024
Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO
Fleet Management

Ricardo Buranello joins Teletrac Navman as CFO & COO

Teletrac Navman appoints Ricardo Buranello as new COO and CFO, tapping his vast leadership experience from Siemens and Telit Cinterion to drive growth.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 26th Jun 2024