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UK set to play crucial role in $2 trillion chip market

Wed, 12th Mar 2025
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The global semiconductor industry is set to reach $2 trillion annually within ten years, with the UK poised for significant growth, says NMI.
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The number of women in tech roles is in decline. Here’s what we can do about it

Fri, 7th Mar 2025
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The representation of women in tech roles is declining, with only 21% of senior positions in the UK held by women, raising concerns for future equality.
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Diverse construction industry amplifies success on Women's Day

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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As International Women's Day approaches, the construction sector must embrace diversity to tap into untapped talent and drive innovation, experts say.
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AI centre to tackle fare evasion on public transport system

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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Cubic Transportation Systems will partner with Imperial College London to create an innovation centre aimed at combating GBP £130 - £150 million in annual fare evasion.
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Cricket Australia unveils AI feature for live match insights

Wed, 12th Feb 2025
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Cricket Australia has introduced an AI-powered feature in its Live app, enhancing real-time match insights for fans during the Women's Ashes at the MCG.
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Sage expands UK's SMB access to AI financial assistant

Thu, 30th Jan 2025
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Sage has launched its AI-powered assistant, Sage Copilot, to support small and medium-sized businesses in the UK, enhancing financial insights and efficiency.
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Edge Total Intelligence secures CAD $5m private placement

Tue, 21st Jan 2025
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Edge Total Intelligence has successfully raised CAD $4,999,490 through a private placement, aiming to enhance its AI-powered Digital Twins technology.
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UK space investment soars, creating jobs & educational prospects

Fri, 17th Jan 2025
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Investment in the UK's space sector has surged by 435% since 1990, creating nearly 49,000 jobs and fostering educational opportunities for future generations.
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5G O-RAN successfully deployed at remote Kielder Observatory

Mon, 30th Dec 2024
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AWTG and the Borderlands 5G Innovation Region have successfully deployed a 5G O-RAN site at Kielder Observatory, demonstrating strong remote connectivity.
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Equinix appoints Cyrus Adaggra as President for APAC

Thu, 12th Dec 2024
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Equinix has appointed Cyrus Adaggra as President for the Asia-Pacific region, a role vital for addressing customer demands in a tech-driven landscape.
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Australian not-for-profit sector faces tech advancement hurdles

Mon, 2nd Dec 2024
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Australia's Not-for-Profit sector is struggling with technology adoption, facing major challenges in digital capabilities, according to Infoxchange's latest report.
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Impact.com appoints EJ Owens to lead APJ community efforts

Mon, 25th Nov 2024
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Impact.com has appointed Emma-Jayne Owens as Senior Director for the APJ region, focusing on enhancing community initiatives in Southeast Asia.
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Scandit unveils SDK 7.0 with smart data capture upgrades

Sat, 23rd Nov 2024
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Scandit has launched SDK 7.0, enhancing smart data capture to improve efficiency and accuracy across retail, logistics, and manufacturing sectors.
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OECD & Cisco launch digital well-being hub in Australia

Mon, 18th Nov 2024
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The OECD and Cisco have launched a Digital Well-being Hub in Australia to explore the impact of digital technologies on well-being and inclusivity.
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Singapore leads in sustainability goals but tech adoption lags

Mon, 21st Oct 2024
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A report by Alibaba Cloud reveals Singapore's lead in sustainability, with 91% of businesses setting targets, though many still rely on manual tracking methods.
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ISO 27001 making big waves in strengthening data security

Fri, 27th Sep 2024
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ISO 27001 certification is boosting data security across various sectors, ensuring information remains confidential and secure, whether on paper or electronically.
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National Australia Bank extends agreement with Amazon Web Services

Wed, 25th Sep 2024
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National Australia Bank has extended its partnership with Amazon Web Services, enhancing its multi-cloud strategy to improve technology capabilities and customer experiences.
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academyEX awards 152 postgraduate & masters degrees

Mon, 23rd Sep 2024
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academyEX has celebrated a milestone by awarding postgraduate and masters degrees to 152 students, including its first cohort for innovative programmes.
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New Bill mandates extensive climate disclosure for Australian firms

Tue, 10th Sep 2024
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New legislation mandates annual sustainability reports for large companies, requiring detailed emissions and climate risk disclosures by 1 January.
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Investors urged to rethink Southeast Asia's tech potential

Fri, 2nd Aug 2024
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Southeast Asia's tech innovation is setting global benchmarks, says Georg Chmiel, urging investors to rethink undervaluation and recognise SEA's unique growth prospects.