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Britain's tech groups could tap fresh funding and customers as Japan seeks overseas partners in semiconductors, AI and clean energy.
Vehicle theft is increasingly targeting everyday models, even as recovered cars hit a record GBP £41.3 million across the UK in 2025.
Willo names Jim Berrisford VP of Partnerships to drive global alliances after GBP £3 million backing and new UK office openings.
Toyota teams with digital insurer Cuvva to launch app-based, short-term comprehensive car cover for Toyota and Lexus drivers across the UK.
Jim Rowan, ex-CEO of Volvo Cars and Dyson, joins Zero100 to boost AI advisory, aiding global firms in navigating automation and digital change.
Connected cars are becoming core infrastructure for updates and safety, and Transatel's 5GAA entry puts it into standards talks shaping that shift.
Enterprises linking thousands of low-power devices across borders can now secure them without VPNs or on-device agents in Japan.
The appointments come as businesses shift AI from trials to daily operations, putting far greater pressure on data privacy and security teams.
Regional demand for its data and AI tools jumped more than 85% in the fourth quarter, prompting a bigger APJ push from Databricks.
The cash will fund a new release, cloud rollout and expansion in North America and Europe as enterprise demand for orchestration grows.
Linux Foundation research finds active open source contributors gain up to a fivefold ROI, while passive users rack up hidden technical debt.
Ubigi teams with Tripsora to fold travel eSIM data into AI trip planning, promising savings of up to 75% and fewer roaming bill shocks.
Matia raises $21m to expand its AI-native data stack, betting on an all-in-one platform as data engineering consolidates.
MNSS slashes Kuwait parts warehouse from 5,000 to 560 sq m with AutoStore, boosting accuracy, throughput and space cost savings.
ServiceNow buys AI assistant specialist Moveworks to create a single conversational 'front door' into automated workflows across the enterprise.
Employers are shifting from CVs to skills-based hiring and AI-supported assessments to find authentic talent and improve fairness in 2026.
Willo secures GBP £3 million to boost AI-driven job application checks amid rising fraud, expanding its reach in the US and launching new verification tech.
The partnership will help BYD meet tougher crash-response safety rules as Australian buyers increasingly expect connected emergency support.
Rising petrol bills are nudging more Australians towards electric and hybrid cars, though most are still weighing price and charging concerns.
Race analysis that once took hours can now be done in minutes, giving NASCAR quicker insight into fan views and on-track competition.
