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Quantum computing remains distant despite advancements

Tue, 7th Jan 2025
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A Forrester report reveals that while quantum computing has made strides, practical applications remain a decade away due to persistent challenges.
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Survey reveals UK's top & least-favoured Christmas gifts

Fri, 20th Dec 2024
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data analytics
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A new CEWE report reveals that 73% of UK adults have faced disappointment with gifts, highlighting the best and worst presents for Christmas.
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Gallagher celebrates growth & awards across multiple regions

Wed, 18th Dec 2024
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Gallagher Security celebrates a successful year with awards for its Controller 7000, marking growth and innovation across global markets.
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Open source malware up 156%, Sonatype research shows

Fri, 13th Dec 2024
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endpoint protection
Sonatype's latest research reveals a shocking rise in open source malware, with over 778,500 malicious packages detected in 2024, primarily affecting government organisations.
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Orbus Software acquires Capsifi to enhance transformation platform

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Orbus Software has acquired Sydney-based Capsifi to enhance its OrbusInfinity platform, aiming for a more robust enterprise transformation solution.
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Neat appoints Tormod Ree as new Chief Product Officer

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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motorola
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Neat has appointed Tormod Ree as Chief Product & Engineering Officer to drive innovation amid a 30% sales surge and global expansion plans.
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Industrial software market to reach USD $355 billion by 2030

Wed, 4th Dec 2024
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The global industrial software market is set to surge from USD $146 billion in 2023 to USD $355 billion by 2030, driven by cloud and AI innovations.
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Iris.ai raises EUR €7.64m to boost R&D with AI-driven tech

Tue, 3rd Dec 2024
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Iris.ai has raised EUR €7.64 million to enhance its RSpace platform, aimed at unlocking valuable insights from historical research data for R&D teams.
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Trilateral Research secures GBP £2.5m for ethical AI

Thu, 28th Nov 2024
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Trilateral Research has secured a GBP £2.5 million investment from Growth Lending to enhance its development of ethical AI solutions aimed at social issues.
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Commvault named leader in Forrester Wave Q4 2024 report

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Commvault has been named a Leader in Forrester's Q4 2024 report on Data Resilience Solutions, scoring top marks in the Current Offering category.
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Emma raises USD $17 million to expand cloud platform

Tue, 26th Nov 2024
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Cloud management platform emma has raised USD $17 million in Series A funding, aiming to enhance its product development and expand into new markets.
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TCCA urges standards compliance for mission-critical apps

Fri, 22nd Nov 2024
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TCCA has highlighted the need for standards compliance in mission-critical broadband applications to enhance efficiency for critical communications users.
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UK workers secretly using AI tools for an edge at work

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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A new study reveals 35% of UK workers covertly use AI to enhance their work, with younger staff finding it particularly beneficial for reducing stress.
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UK businesses lag behind in adopting circular economy model

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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Only 25% of UK firms have embraced circular economy practices, risking higher costs and lower competitiveness amid sustainability challenges, research reveals.
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GEMESYS secures EUR €8.6m to revolutionise AI chips

Wed, 20th Nov 2024
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AI hardware startup GEMESYS has secured EUR €8.6 million in pre-seed funding to advance energy-efficient AI chip technology and expand its team.
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Organisations struggle with GenAI ROI despite strategies

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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A global study by NTT DATA reveals organisations struggle to align AI strategies with business goals, hampering ROI despite widespread GenAI investment.
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Coventry & Warwickshire offer GBP £4.35m for innovation

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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Coventry and Warwickshire are offering GBP £4.35 million in funding to boost innovation and business growth in the local Immersive and Creative technology sector.
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ChapsVision acquires Sinequa, secures USD $90m funding

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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ChapsVision has acquired Sinequa, a leader in AI search solutions, alongside securing USD $90 million funding to boost growth and technology focus.
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AMD's El Capitan recognised as fastest supercomputer globally

Tue, 19th Nov 2024
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AMD has claimed its position as a leader in high-performance computing with the world's fastest supercomputer, El Capitan, achieving 1.742 exaflops.
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Vodafone study: 81% see rising interest in AI, IoT, 5G

Fri, 15th Nov 2024
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Vodafone's latest study reveals 81% of end-users are increasingly interested in AI, IoT, and 5G, signalling a shift in tech adoption across sectors.