Research and Development (R&D) stories - Page 2
Canon named Leader in IDC's high-speed inkjet study
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Canon strengthens its position in IDC's high-speed inkjet rankings, with its own printhead technology, service network and market data praised.
Sidetrade launches AI-native plan with three new products
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private cloud
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data analytics
Sidetrade sets out a four-year push into AI-driven order-to-cash, with three new products due in 2026 and a shift towards usage-linked revenue.
Migration strain exposes partner capacity challenges
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Capacity, not capability, is emerging as partners' biggest headache as PSTN migration threatens support, growth and customer relationships.
Patents, batteries and the next phase of electric vehicles
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physical security
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supply chain
Battery patent filings lag oil-price swings, while EV makers split into specialist niches and weigh protection across materials, packs and processes.
Black & White Engineering names new CTO & innovation chief
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cto
Black & White Engineering appoints Charlie Bater as Chief Technical Officer and Paul Cook as Global Director of Technology & Innovation amid global expansion.
OpenAI warns of AI shock & calls for public debate
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risk & compliance
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ai
OpenAI urges governments to prepare for AI-driven disruption as Sam Altman says rapid progress could transform work, tax and cyber security within years.
Quantum CFD algorithm cuts qubit needs for fluid modelling
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quantum computing
Quantum algorithm slashes qubit demands in fluid modelling breakthrough, as Quanscient and Haiqu run a 15-step nonlinear CFD test on IBM's Heron R3.
OpenAI raises USD $122 billion in record AI funding
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OpenAI secures USD $122 billion in funding as Amazon, Nvidia and SoftBank back a rapid expansion in compute, enterprise tools and product plans.
Opera Neon lets AI clients act directly in browser
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devops
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iam
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rpa
Opera opens Neon browser to external AI clients, letting Claude and ChatGPT work inside live sessions with tabs, log-ins and page context.
Majority of workers using AI at work, survey finds
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data protection
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devops
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surveillance
European workers embrace AI on the job, but most fear personal data is being used to train tools and many have already seen errors.
London Tech Week unveils Deep Tech Stage for 2026 event
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digital transformation
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physical security
London Tech Week to launch dedicated Deep Tech Stage in 2026, with AI, quantum, space and life sciences speakers.
Databricks to invest USD $850 million in UK expansion
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Databricks to quadruple London footprint with new Fitzrovia HQ as it backs UK AI demand, hiring and training with a USD $850 million plan.
Antevia joins O-RAN Alliance to simplify private 5G
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network infrastructure
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digital transformation
Antevia Networks joins the O-RAN Alliance, backing open standards and standard hardware to make private 5G simpler for smaller businesses and venues.
Milestone revenue rises to DKK 2.2bn on AI expansion
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smart cities
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Milestone lifts 2025 revenue 10% to DKK 2.2bn as AI-led acquisitions, Nvidia tie-up and higher R&D spend drive intelligent video push.
UK patent filings slip as EPO applications top 200000
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UK patent filings drop 3.3% after three years of growth as EPO applications pass 200,000 for the first time, led by US, Germany and China.
European spinouts hit EUR €370 billion, led by photonics
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European university spinouts now total EUR €370bn in value, with photonics and quantum science driving a surge in deep-tech commercialisation.
Apple sets hybrid WWDC dates with AI updates expected
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wearables
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digital transformation
Apple will stage WWDC from 8-12 June with a hybrid format, promising major AI-focused software updates across its device ecosystem.
Corlytics wins FinTech Breakthrough policy management award
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risk & compliance
Dublin regtech Corlytics wins Policy Management Solution of the Year at FinTech Breakthrough for its AI-driven compliance platform.
UK unveils GBP £2.5bn push for AI & quantum growth
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UK unveils GBP £2.5bn AI and quantum package, as tech leaders hail Sovereign AI Fund as signal of long-term innovation strategy.
SRM Tech launches global Mobility Practise for SDVs
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SRM Tech unveils a global Mobility Practise to expand beyond embedded engineering into software-defined, connected and electrified vehicles.