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Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Thu, 15th Jan 2026
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risk & compliance
Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.
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NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer

Fri, 21st Nov 2025
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datacentre infrastructure
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quantum computing
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temperature management
NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.
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ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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supply chain
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power / energy
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risk & compliance
ABS Consulting and Ultimo join forces to enhance enterprise asset management with cloud technology, boosting efficiency and safety for industrial clients.
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Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report

Thu, 29th May 2025
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supply chain
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ai
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clean technologies
Blue Yonder clinches Leader spot for 14th year running in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, highlighting its AI-driven tech.
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Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Fri, 23rd May 2025
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saas
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malware
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ransomware
Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.
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AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Thu, 10th Apr 2025
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data science
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Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.
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Nordic Semiconductor partners with Skylo for IoT expansion

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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mobile world congress
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industrial
Nordic Semiconductor and Skylo have teamed up to certify the nRF9151 low-power cellular module on Skylo's satellite network, enhancing massive IoT connectivity.
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Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Wed, 26th Feb 2025
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advanced persistent threat protection
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risk & compliance
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cybersecurity
Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.
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Technical documentation errors plague industrial sites

Fri, 21st Feb 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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asset management
Industrial firms face a daunting 30% deficiency in technical documentation, risking efficiency and safety, warns AI specialist Samp.
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Wi-Fi chipset market poised to hit $34.5bn by 2033 with 4.4% CAGR

Fri, 2nd Feb 2024
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iot
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connectivity
Rising adoption of IoT devices, smart home appliances and widespread internet connectivity is set to push the Wi-Fi chipset market value beyond expectations.
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New Forescout report uncovers 21 new tech vulnerabilities

Fri, 8th Dec 2023
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cybersecurity
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healthtech
SIERRA: 21 Living on the Edge analysis unearths 21 new tech vulnerabilities, triggering concern for critical global infrastructure.
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Australian firms lacking operational intelligence for optimising mobile fleets

Wed, 8th Nov 2023
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digital transformation
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printing
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it professionals
In-depth survey reveals 75% of Australian firms struggle to optimise their mobile fleets due to inadequate operational intelligence.
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Simul8 partners with WoodGreen to improve employment services in Toronto

Tue, 31st Oct 2023
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saas
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partner programmes
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employment
Glasgow social service agency partners with Simul8 to enhance its Employment Services program in preparation for Ontario's Employment Services Transformation.
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Hyper-converged systems market to reach $129.38 billion by 2033

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
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dc
Rising adoption can be attributed to the increasing digital transformation in data centres adopting HCI solutions, according to a new report.
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7.8% CAGR for critical infrastructure security till 2031: Adroit

Thu, 10th Aug 2023
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firewalls
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network security
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advanced persistent threat protection
According to Adroit Market Research, the global critical infrastructure security market is projected to grow at a CAGR of 7.8% between 2021 and 2031.
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Verizon Business introduces global IoT eSIM platform

Mon, 24th Jul 2023
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supply chain
Verizon Business launches a global wireless IoT platform for cross-border deployment and management of IoT devices using eSIM and roaming with MNO partners.
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Ransomware prolific in first quarter of 2023 – report

Wed, 26th Apr 2023
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ransomware
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
After a seemingly slow quarter of ransomware activity during the late-2022 holiday season, there was alarming surge of activity in the first quarter of 2023.
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Australian manufacturers increasingly wary of nation state threats

Fri, 21st Apr 2023
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manufacturing
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supply chain
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cybersecurity
Outdated operating technologies are leaving Australian manufacturers vulnerable to nation state attacks, according to a BlackBerry study.
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Appian completes the Infosec Registered Assessors Program

Tue, 4th Apr 2023
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data protection
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paas
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encryption
Appian completes IRAP assessment to help Australian Government automate critical processes, deliver enhanced monitoring and end-to-end data encryption.
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AWS to launch an Infrastructure Region in Malaysia

Fri, 3rd Mar 2023
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datacentre infrastructure
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
The AWS Infrastructure Region will enable customers to run workloads and securely store data in Malaysia while serving end users with even lower latency.