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AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research
EduTech

AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

The Royal Marsden NHS Trust has launched the UK's first large-scale AI radiology platform, funded by NIHR, to advance cancer diagnosis and treatment research.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025
EduTech

Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.

By Catherine Knowles • 5 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders
EduTech

Social robots tipped as future friends to tackle loneliness in elders

Research by a University of Calgary PhD student suggests social robots may help ease loneliness among seniors, offering companionship beyond traditional interventions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th May 2025
AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring
EduTech

AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners
EduTech

HAT Distribution brings NinjaOne IT platform to ANZ partners

HAT Distribution has been appointed to distribute NinjaOne's IT management platform in Australia and New Zealand, aiming to boost endpoint security and efficiency.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI
EduTech

Litmaps acquires ResearchRabbit, raises $1 million for AI

New Zealand's Litmaps has acquired US tool ResearchRabbit and secured USD $1 million in funding to advance AI-driven research discovery and expand its reach.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Forrester names AI, agentic systems & robotics top for 2025
Robotics

Forrester names AI, agentic systems & robotics top for 2025

Forrester names AI, synthetic data, agentic AI and humanoid robots as top emerging technologies for 2025, highlighting a shift to strategic business adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 7th May 2025
Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China
Unified Communications

Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China

Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 6th May 2025
GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness
Digital Transformation

GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness

Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Mon, 5th May 2025
Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment
Data Analytics

Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment

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.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 3rd May 2025
Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments
EduTech

Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 2nd May 2025
GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand
Artificial Intelligence

GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 1st May 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Research and Development (R&D) stories

Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector
Robotics

Auckland unveils alliance to unite & grow city technology sector

Auckland Mayor unveils Innovation & Technology Alliance to boost collaboration, tech growth, and economic productivity in the city and region.

By Sean Mitchell • 7 min read • Tue, 20th May 2025
Boast wins US R&D tax credit advisory award for 2025 recognition
DevOps

Boast wins US R&D tax credit advisory award for 2025 recognition

Boast has been named 2025 R&D Tax Credit Software Advisory Firm of the Year in the US, aiding firms to unlock over USD $600m in innovation funding.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 14th May 2025
NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index
EduTech

NBN Co tops sustainability ranking in southern hemisphere index

NBN Co has been named Australia's most sustainable public sector firm and tops the southern hemisphere in the 2025 Corporate Knights index.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 12th May 2025
UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems
Virtualisation

UTS adopts Denodo platform to modernise & unify data systems

University of Technology Sydney deploys Denodo Platform via Atturra to boost data integration, enhancing access for staff, researchers, and educators across the institution.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform
EduTech

Robinson secures $71 million for advanced tech platform

Robinson Research Institute secures $71 million over seven years to boost New Zealand's advanced magnetic technology and materials innovations.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 9th May 2025
Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups
EduTech

Advanced launches with $25 million to boost startups

Advanced launches with $25m to fund Australian startups by advancing R&D Tax Incentive refunds, aiming to boost economic impact and innovation growth.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025