Research and Development (R&D) stories - Page 4
Forrester predicts cautious surge in humanoid robots
Wed, 25th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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cartech
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risk & compliance
Forrester sees humanoid robots shifting from trials to targeted deployment, promising efficiency gains but slowed by cost, complexity and risk.
Tech Mahindra & UCL in AI & quantum research tie-up
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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quantum computing
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slm
Tech Mahindra and UCL launch joint AI and quantum research drive to build sector-specific models for UK enterprises and beyond.
Synechron teams with Cognition to bring Devin into banks
Fri, 20th Feb 2026
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devops
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digital transformation
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fintech
Synechron partners with Cognition to embed AI engineer Devin in bank modernisation work, targeting faster upgrades and legacy code overhauls.
LJMU launches AI academy to boost staff skills, save time
Tue, 17th Feb 2026
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edutech
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data protection
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digital transformation
Liverpool John Moores University launches AI Academy with Multiverse to upskill 134 staff and free hours weekly for teaching and research.
Google expands Gemini Deep Think for research, APIs
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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data analytics
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api
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llms
Google extends its Gemini 3 Deep Think reasoning mode to researchers and developers, opening early access through the Gemini API for advanced work.
OpenAI unveils GPT-5.3 Codex Spark for real-time coding
Mon, 16th Feb 2026
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devops
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apm
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llms
OpenAI debuts GPT-5.3 Codex Spark, a Cerebras-powered research preview promising ultra-fast, real-time coding for ChatGPT Pro users.
Firgun backs Photonic from its $250m fund
Sun, 15th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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microsoft
Firgun's debut quantum fund deal backs Canada's Photonic from its $250m pot, deepening cross-border UK-North America ties.
London Tech Week 2026 agenda puts sovereign AI centre stage
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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robots
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semiconductors
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digital transformation
London Tech Week 2026 unveils an AI-heavy agenda, with founders and global enterprises set to debate sovereign models and large-scale deployment.
Trane to acquire LiquidStack in data centre cooling push
Fri, 13th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Trane Technologies will acquire liquid cooling specialist LiquidStack to bolster data centre thermal management for AI and high-density computing.
New foundation to track real-world AI in accounting
Thu, 12th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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fintech
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rpa
A new foundation has launched to study how AI is transforming real-world accounting and finance work, from tax and audit to advisory.
Trane Technologies to buy LiquidStack in AI cooling push
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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manufacturing
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datacentre infrastructure
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hyperscale
Trane Technologies will acquire AI-focused data centre cooling specialist LiquidStack, expanding its liquid and rack-level thermal management range.
UK bullish on quantum but skills gaps cloud outlook
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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hcm
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hpc
UK firms are bullish on quantum computing, but a talent squeeze and flat budgets threaten to slow progress from pilots to scale.
German maritime innovator wins USD $4 million China deal
Wed, 11th Feb 2026
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uc
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iot
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ai
German innovator wins USD $4 million China deal to launch ClearSense, a smart ship bearing monitor, after AI-assisted NICE challenge.
Exclusive: Edifier outlines next phase of global audio strategy
Tue, 10th Feb 2026
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gaming
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uc
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manufacturing
Edifier charts next phase of global audio push, targeting hybrid workers with HDMI eARC speakers, studio monitors and planar earbuds.
Motorola opens Cork R&D hub for public safety radio
Mon, 9th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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ai
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cybersecurity
Motorola opens a Cork R&D hub to develop mission-critical radio software, hiring nearly 200 staff to bolster global public safety systems.
IMP Software named UK education industry leader 2025
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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saas
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it industry
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teched
IMP Software has been named The Assignment Report's UK education company of 2025 after rapid growth supplying finance tools to MATs.
Quantum Machines to build flagship quantum hub in Chicago
Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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semiconductors
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quantum computing
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ai
Quantum Machines will open a flagship quantum hub in Chicago's Illinois Quantum and Microelectronics Park to expand US research operations.
Manchester AI incubator selects first startup cohort
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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ai
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healthtech
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it industry
Manchester's Turing Innovation Catalyst has picked seven early-stage AI startups for its first TIC Startup Lab incubator cohort.
NeuBird AI names Venkat Ramakrishnan president & COO
Thu, 5th Feb 2026
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storage
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virtualisation
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devops
NeuBird AI appoints Venkat Ramakrishnan president and COO to scale its agentic AI SRE platform and expand global commercial operations.
WARE UK adopts Easy WMS to scale Knowsley facility
Wed, 4th Feb 2026
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digital transformation
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supply chain
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facilities management
WARE UK adopts Mecalux Easy WMS at its new Knowsley hub to boost stock visibility, speed dispatch and support northern England growth.