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Research and Development (R&D) stories - Page 10

French researchers lab examine molecular antibody models scientific equipment

Kyron.bio raises EUR €5.5m to boost safer antibody therapies

Thu, 29th May 2025
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Paris-based kyron.bio has raised EUR 5.5m to advance glycan-engineering tech, aiming to improve safety and efficacy of antibody therapies for cancer and autoimmune diseases.
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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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Tariff turmoil drives UK firms to lengthen FX hedges in 2025

Wed, 28th May 2025
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UK firms are extending FX hedge lengths in 2025 amid tariff-driven volatility, benefiting from a weaker US dollar and favourable exchange rates.
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AI adoption in B2B drives revenue growth & boosts hiring

Mon, 12th May 2025
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Top B2B firms boosting AI investments and hiring, with high-growth leaders deploying AI six times more than novices, defying job loss fears.
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Wazoku & NICE offer USD $4 million grants for tech in China

Tue, 6th May 2025
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Wazoku and China's NICE launch a USD $4 million grant initiative supporting tech innovators in the Yangtze Delta across five key sectors.
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GenAI promises manufacturing boost but firms lack readiness

Mon, 5th May 2025
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Manufacturers see generative AI as key to transformation but 92% lack the tech and policies needed, says NTT DATA research across 34 countries.
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Allvue boosts AI & data with new hires & R&D investment

Sat, 3rd May 2025
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Allvue Systems boosts its AI and data capabilities with a 70% R&D budget rise and key hires, aiming to enhance tools for alternative investment markets.
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Primer launches initiative to help start-ups optimise payments

Fri, 2nd May 2025
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Primer launches 'Primer for Growth' to help start-ups tackle payment hurdles with free access to its advanced payment tools for one year.
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GitHub Copilot surpasses 15 million users as AI tools expand

Thu, 1st May 2025
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GitHub Copilot has exceeded 15 million users, growing rapidly as Microsoft advances its AI tools in software development and cloud services.
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Microsoft quarterly results lifted by AI & cloud revenue gains

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Microsoft's Q3 revenue rose 13% to USD $70.1bn, driven by cloud and AI demand, with net income up 18% to USD $25.8bn for the quarter ending March 2025.
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Semiconductor materials market set to reach USD $119.8 billion

Thu, 1st May 2025
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The electronics and semiconductor materials market is set to more than double from USD $58.0bn in 2023 to USD $119.8bn by 2034, driven by tech advances and digitisation.
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PentenAmio merger targets secure global cyber defence growth

Thu, 1st May 2025
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Australian Penten and UK-based Amiosec merge to form PentenAmio, offering sovereign cybersecurity and electronic warfare tech, targeting Allied defence clients.
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Customer support leads global adoption of enterprise generative AI

Wed, 30th Apr 2025
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IoT Analytics finds customer support leads enterprise generative AI use, with 49% of deployments aiding issue resolution among 530 projects analysed.
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Lack of employee skills threatens value of AI investments

Mon, 28th Apr 2025
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New research reveals that 92% of IT leaders warn lack of employee digital readiness risks undermining $644bn Generative AI investments worldwide.
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Lattica secures $3.25 million to boost private AI with FHE

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Lattica exits stealth with $3.25m in funding to pioneer practical Fully Homomorphic Encryption for secure, cloud-based AI in sensitive sectors.
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Tenable reveals privilege risk in Google Cloud Composer flaw

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Tenable Research revealed a privilege escalation flaw in Google Cloud Composer, risking unauthorised access to key cloud resources before Google's fix.
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Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as new chief technology officer

Thu, 24th Apr 2025
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Imprivata appoints Joel Burleson-Davis as CTO, aiming to drive innovation and deliver greater value in cybersecurity solutions for its customers.
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UK urged to modernise R&D tax relief as China races ahead

Mon, 21st Apr 2025
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China's rise in R&D spending challenges global competition norms, prompting calls for the UK to urgently reform its complex R&D tax relief system to stay competitive.
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AI-powered code checker launched to tackle security flaws

Thu, 17th Apr 2025
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Symbiotic Security launches version 1 of its AI-powered code checker assistant, spotting and fixing security flaws in real-time within developers' IDEs.
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Kaspersky wins nine AV-TEST awards for cybersecurity excellence

Mon, 14th Apr 2025
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Kaspersky has achieved an impressive nine AV-TEST Best Awards for 2024, recognising its cybersecurity solutions for both businesses and consumers.