Author: Jason Westgate
UK-FOUNDED wearable tech start-up UNA Watch is preparing to take on industry giants Apple and Garmin after raising more than £200,000 in under 48 hours to launch the world’s first modular, fully repairable GPS sports watch. More than 1,000 early adopters worldwide, including backers from the US, have pledged support through Kickstarter, with first deliveries of the UNA Watch – which retails at just over £260 – expected in August 2025. Orders continue to flood in as the campaign, which runs until May 2, builds momentum for a new era of sustainable wearables that lasts. Some 15,000 people pre-registered ahead of the campaign launch,…
Oxford Scientists Achieve Breakthrough In a major step towards making large-scale quantum computing a reality, scientists at the University of Oxford have successfully demonstrated distributed quantum computing for the first time. By enabling smaller quantum devices to collaborate rather than relying on a single machine, the researchers achieved quantum teleportation of logical gates—an essential building block of quantum algorithms. Their findings, published in Nature in a study titled Distributed Quantum Computing Across an Optical Network Link, mark a significant advancement in the field. Quantum computers harness qubits (quantum bits) instead of traditional binary bits, allowing them to perform calculations at…
Big Data & AI World is a global exhibition and conference designed to help organizations leverage data-driven decision-making. It highlights the transformative power of big data and AI across industries, showcasing real-world applications, offering hands-on workshops, and also covering strategic and ethical implications of these technologies. The event usually features exhibitions, where companies showcase the latest innovations, conferences with industry experts, hands-on workshops, real-world case studies and ample opportunities for networking with peers, potential partners, and investors. Dates: March 12-13, 2025 Location: London, UK
MWC is one of the largest annual summits in the mobile connectivity and telecommunications industry. It attracts over 60,000 visitors annually, including industry leaders, global mobile operators, device manufacturers, technology providers, vendors, and software developers from around the globe. While MWC has traditionally focused on mobile technology, its scope has expanded over time to include broader technology trends such as 5G, IoT, AI and more. The event offers a packed conference program where industry leaders can discuss emerging trends, network and build connections. MWC is a key platform for startups to gain visibility and attract investment as companies can introduce…
FROM OPENAI TO STARGATE TO DEEPSEEK, AI HAS TURNED THE WORLD ON ITS HEAD, SHAKING MARKETS AND UPENDING ASSUMPTIONS Ai Everything GLOBAL takes place for the first time across two international capitals of AI investment-Abu Dhabi and Dubai. Ai Everything GLOBAL, the world’s most revolutionary AI event takes place for the first time across two international capitals of AI investment and emerging technologies development —Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With the UAE standing proud as an influential and impactful global innovation hub, this exclusive event welcomes founders, thought leaders, investors and corporate innovators to explore the opportunities awaiting businesses, industries, and…
The credentials of SAP speak for themselves:€31 billion in total revenue (2023);The number one software company in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for 16 years; And over 180 million subscribers to its cloud user base. However, one of the most impressive milestones for the software firm is its transition from an “on-premise solution company to a fully cloud based business”, highlighted Mike Wade, EMEA Leader – Digital Supply Chain Customer Advisory at SAP. But why is the enterprise application software company, which was established in 1972, garnering such success from its customers? Underpinning its pivot into a fully cloud based…
Over the next three years and beyond, governments across the world will increase the legislation around sustainability reporting, impacting a vast number of businesses. Jerwin Tholen, Partner ESG Advisory at KPMG (one of the globe’s most experienced and expansive audit, tax, and advisory firms) believes that this demand will not only increase demand for ESG reporting and assurance, but will drive the demand for advisory services, too. With 150 years in business, and offering sustainability services since 1992, KPMG is well equipped to support businesses needing to meet legislation, whilst pioneering and innovating its service offering. “My vision for sustainability…
Voted best Crypto Exchange UK by Forbes Advisor July 2024, Uphold is a multi-asset digital money platform offering financial services globally. Built on a core of proprietary technologies and e-money apps, Uphold embraces a future where people and businesses around the world have access to safe, transparent, fair, and affordable financial services. Celebrating 10 years in business in 2024, Uphold is considered the first in its sphere to truly offer a patented Anything-to-Anything trading experience, allowing customers to trade directly between asset classes. “Our core mission as a web3 financial platform is to provide infrastructure for anybody building on the…
Bosch, a name synonymous with cutting-edge technology and innovation, has long been a global leader across industries such as mobility, consumer goods, industrial technology, and energy. But as digitalisation transforms the way businesses operate, Bosch has been quietly positioning itself as a vanguard of this new era through its Software and Digital Solutions (SDS) business unit. Under the leadership of Debasis Bisoi, CEO of SDS, Bosch is redefining how companies can utilise software, sensors, and digital solutions to not only survive but thrive in a highly competitive global landscape. In this exclusive interview, Debasis Bisoi takes us behind the scenes…
In the ever-evolving landscape of semiconductor technology, Intel continues to push the boundaries of innovation. This year, the company has honored Gang Duan as its 2024 Inventor of the Year, recognizing his significant contributions to advanced packaging technologies. A Journey of Innovation Gang Duan, a principal engineer and backend arl’s Substrate Packaging Technology Development Group, has dedicated 16 years to advancing semiconductor packaging. Based in Chandler, Arizona, Duan has been instrumental in developing methods to combine silicon dies into cohesive packages, enhancing performance and efficiency. Embracing Challenges Duan’s philosophy centers on viewing challenges ar innovation. He emphasizes the importance of…