Knightscope, a California-based innovator, is revolutionizing public safety with autonomous robots like the K5. Equipped with cameras, thermal imaging, and GPS, these 400-pound sentinels patrol areas like campuses and parking lots, detecting anomalies with Verizon-powered connectivity.
Virgin Media O2 introduces Daisy, an AI-driven virtual assistant, tackling phone fraud by engaging scammers in conversations for up to 40 minutes. Part of the “Swerve the Scammers” initiative, this tool combines AI with insights from YouTube scambaiter Jim Browning to protect potential victims effectively, ensuring scam prevention.
Hewlett Packard Enterprise is revolutionizing high performance computing and AI infrastructure with its enhanced portfolio. The launch of HPE Cray Supercomputing EX solutions and tailored systems for large language model training and natural language processing highlights the growing role of HPC in AI.
VDURA’s advancements in data infrastructure have enhanced its platform for AI and high-performance computing. Featuring a modern microservices-based architecture and innovative tools like VeLO and VPOD, VDURA leads in managing complex environments across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid systems.
Celebrating 20 years of innovation, Softsource vBridge marks its expansion into Nelson, elevating its IT solutions. This strategic move allows the New Zealand-owned ICT leader to offer localized support, reflecting on adaptability to market changes.
The UK’s armed forces will boost their intelligence capabilities with the 2027 launch of the Juno satellite. Led by SSTL, this £40 million project will create 200 skilled jobs, enhance surveillance, and aid environmental monitoring.
Ericsson’s new 5G Advanced software suite targets next-level network programmability and enhances VoIP capabilities. With seven products, Ericsson boosts performance and user experience, aligning networks with business goals using AI-driven technologies.
This week’s collaboration between Wind River and Rakuten Symphony marks a significant advancement in Open RAN technology. This partnership is set to revolutionize telecommunications, enhancing flexibility with powerful cloud-to-edge solutions.
NVIDIA has unveiled the xAI Colossus supercomputer, a groundbreaking advancement. Utilizing 100,000 Hopper Tensor Core GPUs and the Spectrum-X Ethernet platform, this system achieves unprecedented performance without packet loss.
The UK’s National Quantum Computing Centre (NQCC), launched on Harwell Campus, Oxfordshire, offers open access to 12 quantum computers. This 4,000-square-meter facility aims to advance quantum technology, address skill shortages, and drive innovation in sectors like healthcare, energy, and AI, supporting the UK’s £2.5 billion quantum initiative.

