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NATO backs Avivo’s universal blood tech in DIANA 2026

Tue, 16th Dec 2025
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NATO selects Vancouver’s Avivo for its 2026 DIANA cohort, backing enzyme tech to convert donated blood into universal type O ECO-Blood.
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Siemens study sets new benchmark for smart lab ventilation

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Siemens’ PEARL study finds smart, precisely controlled lab airflow boosts safety, slashes energy use and validates digital twin design.
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Snowflake, Anthropic expand USD $200m Claude AI deal

Fri, 12th Dec 2025
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Snowflake and Anthropic deepen Claude tie-up with a USD $200m deal to push compliant AI agents across Snowflake’s global data cloud.
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Sanger Institute adopts Sapio LIMS to unify genomics labs

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Wellcome Sanger Institute picks Sapio LIMS as core platform in multi-year drive to unify genomics labs and boost sample, data visibility.
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Snowflake hits USD $2 billion in AWS Marketplace sales

Thu, 11th Dec 2025
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Snowflake doubles AWS Marketplace sales to top USD $2 billion in 2025, underscoring surging enterprise demand for integrated data and AI tools.
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Optima secures fresh investment from GCP to boost UK & EU AI growth

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Edinburgh-based AI consultancy Optima Partners has secured fresh investment from Growth Capital Partners to expand its UK and European operations.
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Snowflake & Anthropic partner for USD $200m Claude AI deal

Thu, 4th Dec 2025
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Snowflake and Anthropic partner in a USD $200m deal to embed Claude AI agents in enterprise data platforms, enhancing secure, multi-step data analysis.
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Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava to lead global AI practice

Fri, 28th Nov 2025
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Inspira appoints Swetha Srivastava as head of its global Data Analytics and AI practice, boosting leadership and diversity ambitions in technology.
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The uncomfortable truth about - GenAI transformations

Sat, 22nd Nov 2025
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Generative AI excels at language but needs traditional AI’s data-driven models to ensure trusted decisions and real-world impact in business.
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UK faces mounting STEM talent exodus amid tighter visa rules

Thu, 20th Nov 2025
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Amid rising visa hurdles, 23% of UK STEM employers report losing skilled workers abroad, threatening future growth in vital science and tech sectors.
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Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.
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Domino unveils automated QC to streamline biostatistics review

Wed, 19th Nov 2025
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Domino Data Lab launches Domino SCE QC, automating quality control in biostatistics to streamline regulatory submissions and reduce manual review burdens.
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UK life sciences sector at risk as skills gap threatens growth

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.
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Salesforce says AI to run 50% of customer service cases by 2027

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.
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Enterprise Ireland launches Canada Advisory Tech Council

Tue, 18th Nov 2025
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Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.
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Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI’s next evolution

Mon, 10th Nov 2025
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Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.
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Scotland urged to seize AI opportunity & build global tech hub

Thu, 6th Nov 2025
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Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.
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Equinix to invest GBP £3.9 billion in Hertfordshire data campus

Fri, 31st Oct 2025
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Equinix will invest GBP £3.9 billion in a new data centre campus in Hertfordshire, boosting the UK’s AI capacity and creating thousands of jobs.
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European firms lag in fully integrated digital maintenance systems

Thu, 30th Oct 2025
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A study shows 63% of European firms are early in digitalising maintenance, despite 92% recognising the benefits of predictive, connected systems.
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Salesforce & Anthropic deepen AI partnership for finance & health

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Salesforce and Anthropic have deepened their AI partnership to deliver secure, industry-specific tools for finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.