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Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety
Software-as-a-Service

Summa Equity buys Peoplesafe to boost worker safety

Summa Equity has bought workforce safety provider Peoplesafe from ECI Partners to back its tech-enabled resilience strategy and expansion.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Thu, 15th Jan 2026
NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer
DataCentre infrastructure

NTT & OptQC to build million-qubit optical quantum computer

NTT and OptQC will collaborate to develop a 1-million-qubit optical quantum computer operating at room temperature by 2030, targeting complex industrial challenges.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management
Supply Chain

ABS Consulting partners with Ultimo to enhance asset management

ABS Consulting and Ultimo join forces to enhance enterprise asset management with cloud technology, boosting efficiency and safety for industrial clients.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 25th Jul 2025
Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report
Supply Chain

Blue Yonder remains a leader in Gartner's supply chain report

Blue Yonder clinches Leader spot for 14th year running in Gartner's 2025 Magic Quadrant for Warehouse Management Systems, highlighting its AI-driven tech.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Thu, 29th May 2025
Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams
Software-as-a-Service

Immersive unveils new OT cybersecurity training for industry teams

Immersive has launched a new SaaS cybersecurity training suite to help industrial teams tackle rising threats in operational technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 23rd May 2025
GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain
Partner Programmes

GPC Asia Pacific adopts AI-powered platform to streamline supply chain

GPC Asia Pacific chooses RELEX Solutions to optimise forecasting and replenishment across 600 stores, aiming to improve inventory and product availability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 8th May 2025
Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation
EduTech

Kaspersky report warns of rising cyber risks in digitalisation

Nearly 40% of global industrial firms, rising to 45% in APAC, cite cybersecurity as a major hurdle in the digitalisation of Operational Technology environments.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Mon, 28th Apr 2025
AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn
Data Science

AI founders earn higher salaries despite industry downturn

Despite a downturn in startup salaries, AI founders are thriving, earning a median of USD $90,000—20% above the industry average, as AI startups surge.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 10th Apr 2025
Nordic Semiconductor partners with Skylo for IoT expansion
Internet of Things

Nordic Semiconductor partners with Skylo for IoT expansion

Nordic Semiconductor and Skylo have teamed up to certify the nRF9151 low-power cellular module on Skylo's satellite network, enhancing massive IoT connectivity.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Thu, 6th Mar 2025
Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report
Advanced Persistent Threat Protection

Cyber incidents in IT sector surge, says Kaspersky report

Kaspersky's latest report reveals a shift in high-severity cyber incidents in 2024, with IT facing the most crises, while government cases decline significantly.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 26th Feb 2025

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Magellanic Cloud wins INR ₹111 crore in new orders
Smart Cities

Magellanic Cloud wins INR ₹111 crore in new orders

Railway, banking and industrial contracts have lifted the Hyderabad-based group's order book by more than INR ₹111 crore in recent months.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Aug 2026
Apatura submits plans for Larbert data centre campus
Construction

Apatura submits plans for Larbert data centre campus

The proposed campus could bring more than 1,300 long-term jobs and nearly GBP £1 billion in investment if Falkirk Council approves it.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 11th Jun 2026
Consolidation and automation of storage hubs sparks demand
Supply Chain

Consolidation and automation of storage hubs sparks demand

Stronger export volumes are forcing warehouses to go taller and smarter, with automated hubs helping ease land shortages and lift supply chain efficiency.

By Staff Writer • 3 min read • Sat, 11th Apr 2026
Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India
Hybrid Cloud

Saviynt partners with St. Fox to boost identity security in India

Saviynt teams up with St. Fox to enhance identity security in India, targeting rapid digital transformation across key sectors with integrated solutions.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Sat, 13th Sep 2025
WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia
EduTech

WAITTA appoints Anita Ghose to drive innovation in Western Australia

WAITTA has appointed Anita Ghose to its Board to boost innovation and connect industry, government and academia in Western Australia's tech sector.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe
Supply Chain

Schneider Electric unveils new technologies at Hannover Messe

At Hannover Messe 2025, Schneider Electric showcases innovative advancements in automation and electrification aimed at boosting industrial competitiveness and sustainability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 4th Apr 2025
AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training
Risk & Compliance

AutoVRse launches VR campaign for workplace safety training

AutoVRse launches the #TrainSafeWithVR campaign, harnessing virtual reality to revolutionise workplace safety training in high-risk industries across India.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 14th Mar 2025