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Academia acquires Smartdesc to boost managed services
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Academia has acquired Smartdesc for GBP £9 million, aiming to enhance its Technical Services portfolio and expand in the managed services sector.
Trustify named National Ambassador for cyber resilience in UK
Fri, 30th Aug 2024
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advanced persistent threat protection
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Trustify named a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, joining firms like Aviva and Microsoft to bolster UK cyber resilience efforts.
Turnitin expands AI tools to combat grading biases in education
Fri, 23rd Aug 2024
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learning
Turnitin introduces new AI-powered grading tools to combat bias and improve academic integrity, enhancing feedback and detection of AI-generated content.
How government support can bolster business cybersecurity
Wed, 14th Aug 2024
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data protection
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it training
With cyber threats at an all-time high, the UK’s new Labour government has a critical opportunity to strengthen business cybersecurity through legislative reform and support.
Experts advocate post-summit steps and vision for AI adoption
Tue, 25th Jun 2024
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Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.
Unified communications market to expand to USD $187.6 billion by 2031
Tue, 21st May 2024
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digital transformation
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New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.
UK establishes new independent Semiconductor Institute
Tue, 21st May 2024
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The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.
AI set to revolutionise the pharma & biotech industries
Fri, 17th May 2024
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data analytics
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A new report forecasts AI in pharma and biotech markets to surge from US$ 1.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 13.1 billion by 2034, driven by an 18.8% CAGR.
Resilience named as National Cyber Resilience Centre Group Ambassador
Fri, 3rd May 2024
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risk & compliance
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microsoft
Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.
Adrian Scrase joins GSA to bolster 6G standards development
Tue, 16th Jan 2024
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5g & beyond
Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.
New global standard ISO/IEC 42001 guides responsible use of AI
Thu, 28th Dec 2023
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cloud services
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transparency
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certification
ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.
FPT Software joins IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance to bolster open innovation
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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cloud services
Global IT frontrunner, FPT Software, joins the IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance, advancing open innovation in AI.
IBM & Meta establish AI Alliance for open innovation in AI
Wed, 6th Dec 2023
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risk & compliance
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ai
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cloud services
IBM and Meta create an international AI Alliance to promote open innovation and standardisation in AI technologies.
Home Office's Louisa Corbett wins 'Best Change Influencer' at Change Awards
Thu, 23rd Nov 2023
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smart home
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public sector
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home office
Home Office's Louisa Corbett recognised as 'Best Change Influencer' at Change Awards, reinforcing innovation in public service.
UK academia divided over role & ethics of AI technologies
Tue, 14th Nov 2023
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A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.
Samsung joins in the Generative AI world showcasing Gauss tech
Thu, 9th Nov 2023
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ai security
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llms
Samsung's AI Forum 2023 has spotlighted emerging trends and advances in generative AI, including the innovative Samsung Gauss model.
Intel joins new MLCommons working group to develop AI safety benchmarks
Fri, 27th Oct 2023
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personal computing devices
Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.
UK hailed as leader in setting artificial intelligence standards says Oxford
Mon, 23rd Oct 2023
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ethics
Oxford Information Labs recognises UK as a pioneering force in creating global artificial intelligence standards.
Aston University joins Turing University Network to advance AI and Data Science
Wed, 4th Oct 2023
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data science
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ai
Aston University joins prestigious Turing University Network, showcasing commitment to advancing data science and AI.
CYPHER Learning delivers industry first AI-powered Copilot
Mon, 3rd Jul 2023
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e-learning
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ai
CYPHER Learning launches CYPHER Copilot, designed to accelerate education course delivery and reduce the burden on teachers and trainers.