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Full fibre connectivity: What you need to know before you buy

Dominic Norton from Spitfire Network Services emphasises the importance of understanding the differences in fibre connectivity, highlighting the need to discern variations in quality and technology, while cautioning consumers against making choices based solely on price.

EU introduces new labels to help consumers reduce electronic waste

The European Union is trying to promote sustainability and reduce electronic waste by introducing new repairability scores for smartphones and tablets.

Justice Digital’s EVOLVE programme success and opportunities

Justice Digital has been encouraging change across the Ministry of Justice (MoJ) through a digital transformation programme called EVOLVE.

EIT Deep Tech Talent Initiative hits 1 million trained milestone

The European Institute of Innovation and Technology (EIT) has announced its success in achieving its mission to strengthen Europe’s technological capabilities.

MSCA’s €16.3 million call opens to bring science closer to the public

The European Commission has launched a new call under the Marie Skłodowska-Curie Actions (MSCA) and Citizens initiative, dedicating €16.25 million to support over 40...

The local government structures shake-up: Reorganisation, impact, and technology needs

Mark Gannon, Director of Client Solution at Netcall, discusses the UK Government’s creation of unitary authorities as part of the abolition of the two-tier local government structures in England and the role of technology in this significant reorganisation.

Scotland to host UK’s most powerful supercomputer following £750 million investment

The UK government has announced a significant £750 million investment to build the nation’s most powerful supercomputer in Edinburgh, placing Scotland at the centre of the UK’s drive to lead global innovation in artificial intelligence, scientific research, and economic growth.

Four deep tech companies move forward in EU’s EIC STEP Scale-Up programme

The European Commission has announced the second group of companies advancing in the EIC Strategic Technologies for Europe Platform (STEP) Scale-Up initiative.

New £1.2 billion tech market set to revolutionse public sector buying

The UK government is developing a new digital marketplace to transform how the government and public sector organisations buy technology, expecting to save taxpayers up to £1.2 billion annually.

UK Government invests £86 billion to supercharge science and technology sectors

The UK Government has announced a £86 billion funding package aimed at enhancing the country's science, technology, and innovation sectors.

The UK’s online patent search tool and how it is boosting UK innovation

A new online search tool launched in January by the UK Intellectual Property Office (IPO) promises to make it significantly easier for businesses, inventors,...

Duke engineers empower robots to navigate tough terrain with human-like senses

Thanks to a breakthrough by Duke University engineers, robots are taking a major step forward in navigating the real world.

AI tool ‘Consult’ used for first time to analyse public responses in government consultation

Scottish Government trials new AI to speed up policy analysis and cut costs, with promising early results.

Europe moves ahead in quantum chip innovation

Europe is upping its efforts in quantum technology innovation with the recent selection of six consortia by the Chips Joint Undertaking (Chips JU).

EIC board encourages stronger national and regional support for deep tech innovation

The European Innovation Council (EIC) Board calls on EU Member States and regions to better align their innovation funding efforts with the EIC's programmes to support the growth of deep tech start-ups and small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs).

EUMETSAT and DG CLIMA strengthen partnership to support EU climate strategies

Renewing their commitment to tackle climate change, EUMETSAT and the Directorate-General for Climate Action (DG CLIMA) have reaffirmed their long-standing cooperation to better the European Union’s climate strategies.

Rochester scientists launch experimental quantum network using single photons

Researchers from the University of Rochester and Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT) have revealed a new quantum communications network that spans their two campuses.

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