Research and Development (R&D) stories
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
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Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
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software
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tax
Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.
Forrester names AI, agentic systems & robotics top for 2025
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robots
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hybrid cloud
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iot security
Forrester names AI, synthetic data, agentic AI and humanoid robots as top emerging technologies for 2025, highlighting a shift to strategic business adoption.
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
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digital transformation
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edge computing
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iot
Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.
Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment
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data analytics
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Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
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microsoft
GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains
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digital entertainment
Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion
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wearables
The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.
PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth
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encryption
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advanced persistent threat protection
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cybersecurity
Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.
Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI
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digital transformation
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software development
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customer service
IoT Analytics finds customer support leads enterprise generative AI use, with 49% of deployments aiding issue resolution among 530 projects analysed.
Vantiq, Etevers & Jeonju University drive AI for public safety
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smart cities
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digital transformation
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genai
Vantiq, Etevers and Jeonju University partner to deploy AI-driven public safety systems across South Korea's Jeollabuk-do region, enhancing safety and innovation.
Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer
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data protection
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pam
Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as CTO, aiming to drive innovation and deliver greater value in cybersecurity solutions for its customers.
UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead
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physical security
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information technology and innovation foundation
China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
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QuikBot strengthens leadership for global autonomous growth
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smart cities
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iaas
QuikBot Technologies appoints three senior executives to bolster leadership and attract capital for expanding its autonomous urban logistics platform globally.
Australian firms grow wary of AI yet boost digital focus
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digital transformation
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cleantech
Autodesk's report shows Australian building and design leaders face cost, talent challenges, with AI optimism dipping amid high living costs and inflation in 2024.
Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence
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malware
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ransomware
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endpoint protection
Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.
Pure Storage & CERN tackle data bottlenecks with flash tech
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storage
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cleantech
Pure Storage has teamed up with CERN openlab to enhance scientific research through advanced flash storage, aiming to transform data management for high-energy physics.
NVIDIA partners with tech leaders to pioneer AI-native 6G
Wed, 19th Mar 2025
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NVIDIA has teamed up with T-Mobile, MITRE, and Cisco among others to advance AI-native 6G networks, aiming to support billions of connected devices.
OPmobility embraces Siemens software for efficiency boost
Fri, 14th Mar 2025
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digital transformation
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OPmobility has partnered with Siemens to implement Teamcenter X, aiming to modernise its product design and streamline operations across 40 global R&D centres.