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CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access
Physical Security

CommonAI launches to boost UK & European AI start-ups access

CommonAI launches a UK and Europe-wide platform to provide affordable AI computing resources and support for start-ups, backed by investment initiatives.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus
Physical Security

UK quantum start-ups urge state fund to halt talent exodus

UK quantum start-ups warn of talent loss abroad unless government creates a Quantum Sovereign Wealth Fund to support growth-stage capital investment.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 17th Nov 2025
EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion
Robotics

EXOq research hub to boost Oxford region by GBP £1.4 billion

EXOq, a new research district near Oxford, will bring GBP £1.4 billion annually and 7,000 jobs, boosting the local economy and innovation sector.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Sat, 8th Nov 2025
UK court rules AI training on copyrighted works is not infringing
Data Protection

UK court rules AI training on copyrighted works is not infringing

UK High Court rules training AI on copyrighted material does not infringe copyright, easing legal risks for AI developers while challenging creative industries.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 6th Nov 2025
UK court ruling offers no clarity on copyright & AI training
Data Protection

UK court ruling offers no clarity on copyright & AI training

UK High Court ruling in Getty Images v Stability AI drops landmark copyright claims, offering little clarity on AI training using copyrighted content.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025

Global Stories

Intellectual property stories

Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses
Physical Security

Software piracy & overuse blamed for rising revenue losses

Nearly one in three software firms cite piracy as a major cause of revenue loss, with unlicensed use rising in China, Russia, India, and Germany, new data reveals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI's next evolution
Digital Transformation

Exclusive: Informatica's Krish Vitaldevara on AI's next evolution

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.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights
Physical Security

Australia rejects AI copyright exception to back creators' rights

Australia refuses to add a Text and Data Mining exception to copyright law, safeguarding creators' rights amid AI technology growth and tech industry lobbying.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025
Adobe unveils Firefly Foundry for custom on-brand AI content
Marketing Technologies

Adobe unveils Firefly Foundry for custom on-brand AI content

Adobe launches Firefly Foundry, enabling businesses to create custom AI models for consistent, on-brand content across images, video, audio and 3D assets.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 29th Oct 2025

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Australia's banks bet big on AI, but the real test is trust, not tech
Digital Transformation

Australia's banks bet big on AI, but the real test is trust, not tech

Seventy-six percent of Australian banks use AI, leading in Asia-Pacific, but trust and regulation remain key hurdles for wider adoption.

By Andrew Groth • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses
Firewalls

TELUS unveils quantum-safe VPN to shield Canadian businesses

TELUS launches Quantum-Safe VPN with encryption designed to protect Canadian businesses from current and future quantum computing cyber threats.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 18th Nov 2025
Brands recover over USD $100 million by tackling counterfeiters
DevOps

Brands recover over USD $100 million by tackling counterfeiters

Corsearch's Revenue Recovery 360 solution helped major brands cut counterfeit activity by 50%, recovering over USD $100 million in lost profits globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 7th Nov 2025
Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain
Physical Security

Budget focuses on digital innovation & boosts food supply chain

Canada's 2025 Federal Budget prioritises digital innovation and food supply chain reform to boost productivity and combat rising consumer costs.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity
Digital Transformation

Leaders urge budget to back workforce roles & cybersecurity

Canadian business leaders call on the federal budget to adopt responsible AI adoption and strengthen cybersecurity for global competitiveness.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore
Physical Security

QAI Ventures launches Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore

QAI Ventures has launched Asia's first QuantumAI accelerator in Singapore, aiming to boost startups blending quantum computing and artificial intelligence.

By Kaleah Salmon • 5 min read • Tue, 4th Nov 2025
Balancing AI risk in large companies
Digital Transformation

Balancing AI risk in large companies

Eighteen months into New Zealand's AI boom, only 19% of firms feel fully prepared, with uneven adoption risking competitive divides and data security.

By Natassja Savidge • 4 min read • Wed, 22nd Oct 2025
New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats
Data Protection

New Zealand businesses urged to boost security against rising cyber threats

New Zealand's intelligence chief warns rising foreign cyber espionage demands businesses strengthen security to protect innovation and national interests.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • Mon, 20th Oct 2025