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Vertiv unveils OneCore digital twin for AI data centres

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Vertiv launches OneCore digital twin to speed AI data centre builds, promising up to 50% faster deployment and 25% lower ownership costs.
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Why the future of maintenance depends on women - and AI that learns from them

4 days ago
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manufacturing
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Maintenance's future hinges on bringing more women into the trades and building AI that learns from their full range of expertise.
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Fleets test AI as ageing vehicles drive up costs

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Fleet operators cautiously trial AI to tame rising costs as ageing vehicles and maintenance bottlenecks drive up downtime and service spend.
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NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO

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NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.
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Preparing campus and branch networks for AI demand

Fri, 23rd Jan 2026
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AI is exposing the limits of aging campus and branch networks, pushing enterprises and MSPs towards unified, cloud-managed, secure platforms.
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Exclusive: Genetec dives into the latest State of Physical Security Report

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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firewalls
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Physical security data is shifting from siloed cost centre to strategic asset, reshaping IT, AI adoption and cross‑functional decision-making.
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Fluke unveils CertiFibre Max for dense AI data centres

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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Fluke Networks launches CertiFibre Max test set to speed high-density fibre certification in AI-driven data centres and cloud networks.
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Nozomi unveils Vantage IQ for OT & IoT cyber defence

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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Nozomi launches Vantage IQ, a private, company-trained AI assistant to help OT and IoT security teams tackle soaring critical infrastructure threats.
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BCS Consultancy appoints Chris Coward as new COO

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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hyperscale
BCS Consultancy names Chris Coward COO to steer global expansion and sharpen operations as AI-driven data centre demand accelerates.
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Forrester: AI, geopolitics to reshape factories by 2026

Wed, 17th Dec 2025
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robots
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drones
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digital transformation
AI, geopolitics and safety rules will force manufacturers to rethink factories, robotaxis and in-car screens by 2026, says Forrester.
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Professor recognised for pioneering circular manufacturing methods

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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clean technologies
Lucas Hof wins Mitacs Innovation Award for advancing circular manufacturing methods, including 3D-printed recyclable shoes and textile recycling.
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Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to shop floors

Fri, 14th Nov 2025
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digital transformation
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Mendix Connect for Workstation links cloud apps to factory devices, boosting real-time control and AI-driven automation for manufacturers worldwide.
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Mimic raises USD $16 million to scale dexterous AI robotics

Tue, 4th Nov 2025
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robots
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supply chain
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Swiss startup mimic secures USD $16 million to advance AI-driven robotic hands for complex industrial tasks, aiming to boost automation and dexterity in factories.
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Charlotte robot promises eco-safe home building on Earth & Moon

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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clean technologies
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sustainability
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housing crisis
Charlotte, a new robot by Crest Robotics and Earthbuilt, can build eco-friendly homes on Earth and the Moon up to 5,000 times faster than traditional methods.
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Quebec metal sector adopts Estim.ai to boost project estimation

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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Quebec's metal sector launches AI tool Estim.ai to cut project estimation time, boosting productivity amid skilled labour shortages with CAD $1.1M investment.
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HP unveils new Indigo presses & marks 3,000 global installs

Wed, 17th Sep 2025
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digital transformation
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supply chain
HP unveiled new Indigo digital presses at Labelexpo Europe 2025, celebrating 3,000 global installs and boosting label and packaging printing efficiency.
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DeepHealth gains FDA approval for remote scanning in ultrasound

Fri, 8th Aug 2025
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telemedicine
DeepHealth secures FDA clearance for TechLive, a remote scanning system now supporting ultrasound, enhancing efficiency amid rising radiology workloads.
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Celonis & Genpact launch app to cut supply chain transport costs

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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supply chain
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erp
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clean technologies
Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to cut supply chain transport costs by improving efficiency, carrier performance, and real-time decision-making.
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TeamViewer launches AI-powered tools to boost IT support speed

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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digital transformation
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ai
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ar, vr & metaverse
TeamViewer unveils AI-powered TeamViewer Intelligence to speed up IT support via real-time automation and enhanced session insights for global users.
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Celonis, Genpact launch app to boost supply chain efficiency

Thu, 3rd Jul 2025
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Celonis and Genpact have launched an app to help supply chain leaders boost efficiency, cut transportation costs, and improve carrier performance globally.