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IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice
Hybrid Cloud

IBM & Google Cloud launch new AI modernisation practice

It aims to help regulated industries connect AI agents to legacy systems without rebuilding core infrastructure, as demand for production rollouts grows.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm
Data Analytics

Vanyar primed for success with Uriah Jacobs at the helm

A shortage of skilled partners is slowing wider adoption of Palantir Foundry and AIP, creating an opening for Vanyar in the commercial market.

By David Shilovsky • 5 min read • Tue, 5th May 2026
Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap
Data Analytics

Valliance hires Palantir specialists amid AI deployment gap

Many enterprises are still failing to turn AI pilots into wider gains, prompting Valliance to hire three former Palantir specialists and track stalled deployments.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Apr 2026
Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth
DevOps

Zotefoams launches global partner network to boost growth

Zotefoams unveils a Global Partner Programme to align vetted distributors and fabricators worldwide and support higher-value growth.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Mar 2026
Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller
Gaming

Hands-on review: Honeycomb Echo Aviation Controller

Honeycomb's Echo Aviation Controller delivers desk‑friendly, precision flight sim controls, with quirks in setup but impressive immersion.

By Darren Price • 7 min read • Fri, 20th Feb 2026
FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence
Firewalls

FIRST marks record growth in global cyber defence

Global cyber defence group FIRST reports record 2025 growth, topping 820 member teams and expanding technical, training and capacity work.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Siemens & Airbus to decarbonise major UK & US industrial sites
DevOps

Siemens & Airbus to decarbonise major UK & US industrial sites

Siemens and Airbus partner to slash CO2 emissions by 80 kilotonnes annually at four major UK and US sites by 2030, aiming for greener industrial operations.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 16th Oct 2025
Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories
Unified Communications

Airbus partners with Ericsson to accelerate 5G rollout at factories

Airbus and Ericsson have launched private 5G networks at Airbus plants in Hamburg and Toulouse, boosting automation and efficiency in aerospace manufacturing.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories
Digital Transformation

Airbus deploys private 5G networks to boost digital factories

Airbus is enhancing its factories with private 5G networks by Ericsson, boosting automation, asset tracking and efficiency across global production sites.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 7th Oct 2025
Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market
Drones

Drone Forge to launch DF Fleet 1, targeting USD $90.7bn market

Drone Forge will launch its enterprise-grade DF Fleet 1 drone fleet in 2026, targeting the USD $90.7bn global drone market by 2030.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 28th May 2025
Google Cloud unveils AI solutions to simplify enterprise use
DevOps

Google Cloud unveils AI solutions to simplify enterprise use

Google Cloud has unveiled three new AI service offerings to aid enterprises in integrating and deploying innovative technologies, sparking increased interest in its solutions.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025

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MDA Space wins repeat OneWeb antenna order from Airbus
Supply Chain

MDA Space wins repeat OneWeb antenna order from Airbus

The contract signals continued spending on low Earth orbit fleets, with more than 1,300 antennas due as OneWeb expands and replaces satellites.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 21st Apr 2026
AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues
Unified Communications

AccelerComm wins 56th patent as 5G satellite growth continues

Its technology is already in more than 200 commercial satellites, as the Southampton firm broadens 5G non-terrestrial networks and standards work.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Fri, 17th Apr 2026
Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers
Wearables

Nanomade demos force sensors to Taiwan electronics makers

Finished-product demos in Taiwan could help device makers add pressure-sensitive controls to metal and glass without redesigning hardware.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Fri, 10th Apr 2026
Serbus completes executive team for UK security push
Hyperscale

Serbus completes executive team for UK security push

Serbus completes six-strong executive team with new finance and security chiefs to drive UK “connect and protect” critical services push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Fri, 13th Feb 2026
Tempo names new product & tech chiefs to fuel SPM push
Software-as-a-Service

Tempo names new product & tech chiefs to fuel SPM push

Tempo has hired Kevin Nanney as Chief Product Officer and Shams Chauthani as CTO to accelerate its adaptive strategic portfolio management push.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Wed, 14th Jan 2026
Philippine Airlines adopts digital fleet planning with Lufthansa
Digital Transformation

Philippine Airlines adopts digital fleet planning with Lufthansa

Philippine Airlines partners with Lufthansa Systems to implement advanced digital flight planning and crew management, boosting safety and efficiency.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund
Supply Chain

Qantas & Airbus invest AUD $15m in climate tech fund

Qantas and Airbus have committed AUD $15 million to Climate Tech Partners, aiming to boost sustainable aviation fuel and decarbonisation tech in aviation.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Apr 2025