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Private 5G network spend to hit USD $7.2bn by 2028

Fri, 9th Jan 2026
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Spending on private LTE and 5G networks is forecast to hit USD $7.2 billion by 2028 as enterprises outpace growth in public mobile systems.
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Apollo3D unveils guided virtual tours with analytics

Wed, 10th Dec 2025
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Yorkshire's Apollo3D launches Infinity Virtual Tours, turning Matterport scans into guided, data-rich journeys for retail, venues and estates teams.
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TCS to create 5,000 UK jobs with new AI Zone & studio in London

Wed, 15th Oct 2025
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Tata Consultancy Services will create 5,000 UK jobs and open a new AI Experience Zone and Design Studio in London, boosting innovation and skills.
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Heidi raises USD $65 million to expand AI tool for clinicians

Mon, 6th Oct 2025
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Heidi has raised USD $65 million to expand its AI tool that saves clinicians millions of hours by automating administrative tasks, boosting healthcare capacity.
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AI boosts UK dental practice revenues by GBP £9 million & cuts missed calls

Thu, 25th Sep 2025
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AI receptionist boosts revenues by GBP £9 million and cuts missed calls across 65 UK dental practices, improving patient access and staff efficiency.
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AI helps cybersecurity analysts focus on complex threats, study shows

Fri, 29th Aug 2025
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A 10-month study shows AI, via ChatGPT-4, aids cybersecurity analysts in managing routine tasks, boosting focus on complex threats in live operations centres.
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Healthcare leaders optimistic on GenAI, but face major hurdles

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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ai ethics & governance
Over 80% of healthcare leaders have GenAI strategies, yet only 40% align them with business goals amid skill and security challenges.
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Australia ranked eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025

Wed, 18th Jun 2025
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healthcare
Australia ranks eighth globally for life-work balance in 2025, boasting the highest minimum wage and shorter average work hours among top economies.
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AI radiology platform launched to boost NHS cancer research

Wed, 28th May 2025
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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.
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AI impact on APAC cybersecurity teams divides leaders & analysts

Thu, 15th May 2025
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Research reveals a stark gap in AI's impact on cybersecurity: 71% of APJ executives see gains, yet only 5% of analysts agree, highlighting trust and effectiveness issues.
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Artificial intelligence a wildcard in electricity demand

Wed, 7th May 2025
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power / energy
AI is driving a 60% rise in data centre electricity demand in Auckland, challenging power supply priorities amid $6 billion planned grid investments.
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Scalefusion launches in UK & Ireland to bolster cybersecurity

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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Scalefusion has launched in the UK and Ireland, offering unified endpoint management to bolster cyber security amid rising cyberattack risks in the region.
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IFS Ultimo targets four-fold partner sales growth by 2030

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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IFS Ultimo plans to quadruple its indirect sales by 2030, expanding its partner network across key global regions and enhancing its EAM software offerings.
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LevelBlue launches global cybersecurity partner programme

Fri, 28th Mar 2025
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email security
LevelBlue has launched a new Partner Programme for global Managed Service Providers and resellers, aiming to simplify cybersecurity and boost revenue.
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UK Government to cut jobs, save GBP £2bn with AI use

Wed, 26th Mar 2025
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The UK Government's plan to cut civil service jobs and utilise AI aims to save over GBP £2 billion a year, sparking industry discussions on efficiency.
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NHS doctors struggle with fatigue as AI offers solutions

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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ethics
A Guardian report reveals a third of NHS doctors suffer extreme fatigue, raising concerns for patient care amid staff shortages and rising demands.
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IWD 2025: Female founders should receive more Venture Capital funding

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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On International Women's Day 2025, a stark reality unfolds as female founders secure just 2% of venture capital, despite driving 85% of consumer spending.
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Exclusive: Cyber threats escalate as Australian organisations face sophisticated attacks

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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blockchain
Australian organisations face escalating cyber threats as ransomware groups adopt advanced tactics previously seen only in state-sponsored attacks.
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Version 1 partners with HSE for digital healthcare in Ireland

Tue, 11th Feb 2025
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modernisation
Version 1 has secured a national contract with the Health Service Executive to enhance digitally enabled healthcare services across Ireland.
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LearnUpon appoints Fiona Sweeney as APAC Director

Thu, 5th Dec 2024
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LearnUpon has appointed Fiona Sweeney as the new Director for the Asia-Pacific region, underscoring its commitment to enhancing market presence in Australia.