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Be.EV slashes ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh nationwide
Cartech

Be.EV slashes ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh nationwide

Be.EV cuts ultra-rapid EV charging to 39p/kWh, offering cheaper public charging for drivers lacking off-street parking across the UK.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Wed, 15th Oct 2025
Small generators gain easier access to UK business energy market
Power / Energy

Small generators gain easier access to UK business energy market

New UK rules enable small renewable generators to directly supply electricity to businesses, cutting costs by up to GBP £60/MWh and boosting clean energy use.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Mon, 13th Oct 2025
SUSE & AI & Partners launch automated EU AI Act compliance tool
Data governance

SUSE & AI & Partners launch automated EU AI Act compliance tool

SUSE and AI & Partners launch an automated tool to help regulated industries swiftly comply with the EU AI Act's strict requirements on artificial intelligence systems.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms
Manufacturing

Siemens named Leader in Gartner Magic Quadrant for IIoT platforms

Siemens has been named a Leader in Gartner's Magic Quadrant for Global Industrial IoT Platforms, recognising its strong AI-driven solutions and global reach.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 9th Oct 2025
Trident posts GBP £651 million income with focus on sustainability
Physical Security

Trident posts GBP £651 million income with focus on sustainability

Trident's income rose 3.5% to GBP £651 million in 2025, powered by sustainable practices and global demand for eco-friendly textiles and paper products.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025
IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive
Power / Energy

IES appoints Christine Mullin as first external Chief Executive

Glasgow climate tech firm IES appoints Christine Mullin as its first external CEO, aiming to expand globally and drive building decarbonisation efforts.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Fri, 26th Sep 2025
Exclusive: Elevate launches eco PDU Repower programme
Clean technologies

Exclusive: Elevate launches eco PDU Repower programme

Elevate has launched the PDU Repower programme, aiming to enhance power distribution unit efficiency and sustainability across industries.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Thu, 25th Sep 2025
UK retailers set for GBP £10bn boost with new data act changes
Data Protection

UK retailers set for GBP £10bn boost with new data act changes

The UK Data Act 2025 offers retailers clearer rules on data use, potentially boosting revenues by GBP £10 billion as marketing strategies evolve.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sun, 21st Sep 2025
Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs
Cartech

Be.EV invests GBP £2.5M in four new ultra-rapid charging hubs

Be.EV is investing GBP £2.5 million to install four ultra-rapid EV charging hubs in London, creating 30 new 150kW bays to boost the city's charging network.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Sep 2025
London Gateway to host GBP £80 million micro-nuclear power plant
Power / Energy

London Gateway to host GBP £80 million micro-nuclear power plant

Last Energy and DP World will invest GBP £80 million in a micro-nuclear plant at London Gateway to power its GBP £1 billion port expansion by 2030.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 18th Sep 2025
Siemens launches AI software to boost sustainable product design
Manufacturing

Siemens launches AI software to boost sustainable product design

Siemens unveils AI-powered Sustainability Lifecycle Assessment software in Teamcenter to aid manufacturers in eco-friendly product design and compliance.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025
Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030
Supply Chain

Industrial AI in manufacturing to hit USD $153.9 billion by 2030

The industrial AI market is set to soar to USD $153.9 billion by 2030, as manufacturers ramp up investments and CEO-level strategies drive adoption.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 10th Sep 2025
Virgin Atlantic sees 11% rise in online check-in at Heathrow
Smart Cities

Virgin Atlantic sees 11% rise in online check-in at Heathrow

Virgin Atlantic's partnership with Infobip has boosted online check-in at Heathrow by 11% using automated WhatsApp messaging to streamline passenger experience.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Mon, 8th Sep 2025
Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark
Supply Chain

Westcon-Comstor halves emissions & hits 50% renewables mark

Westcon-Comstor halves Scope 1 and 2 emissions, hitting 50% renewable electricity use globally, advancing towards its 2030 sustainability goals.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Thu, 4th Sep 2025
The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry
Unified Communications

The Open Group launches consortium for nuclear energy use in industry

The Open Group has formed the Industrial Advanced Nuclear Consortium to standardise nuclear heat and power solutions, aiming to boost industry adoption and reduce costs.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Wed, 3rd Sep 2025
Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI
Generative AI

Data Squared & Vertosoft partner to deliver explainable AI

Data Squared partners with Vertosoft to provide explainable AI tools to government agencies, enhancing transparency and trust in public sector AI use.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025
Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain
Digital Transformation

Industrial AI adoption surges but skills & trust gaps remain

Industrial AI use will nearly double from 32% to 59% in a year, despite 53% of firms lacking clear strategies and 99% needing workforce reskilling.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd Aug 2025
One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work
Data Privacy

One in four Australian workers banned from using AI at work

A quarter of Australian workers are banned from using AI at work, with many lacking training and clear guidance amid rising concerns over data and regulation.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025
DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech
Artificial Intelligence

DroneShield expands Ukraine presence, advances AI counter-drone tech

DroneShield boosts its Ukraine operations via a new partnership, enhancing AI counter-drone tech shaped by battlefield experience for use in 40+ countries.

By Sean Mitchell • 2 min read • Thu, 21st Aug 2025