DSM Group, a leader in IT infrastructure and data management, proudly announces the opening of its flagship Eco Data Centre in Peterborough. This state-of-the-art facility addresses the rising demand for sustainable data storage and IT services, focusing on carbon emission reduction through renewable energy, advanced cooling technologies, and environmental stewardship. Event Highlights The launch event was attended by the Mayor and Mayoress of Peterborough, Sam Carling MP, industry leaders, customers, and local community members. CEO Mike Richardson emphasized the importance of the project, stating: “The Eco Data Centre represents a crucial milestone for DSM and the IT sector, establishing a…
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Leveraging Digital Innovation Christoph Burger, a senior lecturer at ESMT Berlin, and Dr. Jens Weinmann, an expert in technological innovation, have launched their latest book, Leveraging Digital Innovation: Lessons for Implementation. The book serves as a detailed and practical guide for companies aiming to integrate disruptive digital technologies into their operations. With a focus on strategic digital transformation, the book offers case studies, best practices, and actionable insights to help businesses overcome challenges and embrace innovation effectively. Insights from Real-World Case Studies The book includes ten real-world case studies that span industries such as finance, energy, and telecommunications. Companies featured…
Mobile apps have become indispensable to digital users and have changed how people shop for products and services, including healthcare. Many health-related mobile applications out there have made it easier to track fitness goals, book doctor appointments and buy medical equipment and supplies take care of your health. Eye care is no different. Healthy vision is important for daily activities, but finding time to manage eye care can be difficult. That’s where mobile apps come in, making eye care more accessible. One app that has revolutionised eye care in and around the UK and Ireland is the Feel Good Contacts…
As the UN International Day for Older Persons approaches, Mung!, an innovative Oxford-based tech start-up, has issued a stark warning about the future risks of digital ageism. The company, focused on tackling the exclusion of older generations from digital advancements, predicts that Generation Z, the first digital-native generation, could face significant challenges with digital illiteracy if technology firms do not take action to create more inclusive products. Digital Ageism: A Growing Threat Mung! is thought to be the world’s first AI-driven tech start-up to directly confront digital ageism. Founded by Oxford DPhil students Linda Hong Cheng, Tongshan Liu, and Marek…
Revolutionising AI Accessibility for SMBs Enreach, Europe’s leading provider of converged contact solutions, has officially launched the DialoX marketplace, designed to offer channel partners access to pre-configured conversational AI applications. This initiative aims to enhance operational efficiencies and reduce operating costs for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs). The new marketplace builds upon Enreach’s existing DialoX platform, which allows partners to create custom AI solutions using low-code and no-code tools. This feature enables Enreach partners to deliver tailored conversational AI solutions that address their customers’ unique communication challenges, even without extensive expertise in AI. Key Features of the DialoX Platform At…
A leading provider of business protection and recovery solutions, reveals that more than three-quarters of senior IT professionals in the UK have experienced data loss due to system failures, human error, or cyberattacks within the past year. Despite this, many remain unsure about their data recovery capabilities, leading to concerns about a widespread “Titanic mindset” among UK businesses. The survey highlights that while 78% of IT leaders have faced data loss incidents in the past 12 months, only 54% are confident that their systems could recover effectively in the event of a future disaster. Alarmingly, one in four respondents expressed…
AI is becoming mainstream and companies of all sizes are adopting AI solutions to enhance productivity, cut expenses and introduce new services. From managing customer relations to developing custom marketing strategies, these tools are assisting companies in remaining relevant. Now, let’s look at the most popular AI tools in 2024 and the benefits that can be obtained by using them in business. ChatGPT ChatGPT is one of the most popular AI language models created by OpenAI, which organizations apply in various fields, including content creation and customer service. This means that it is able to process and even write text…
Innovative Solutions for Detecting Fake Faces Fraunhofer IGD is spearheading the development of advanced and reliable methods to detect and prevent face-morphing attacks, which are increasingly posing significant threats to biometric security systems. Face morphing involves merging the features of multiple faces into a single composite image, enabling criminals to create false identities that allow them to cross borders undetected. To address this growing concern, Fraunhofer IGD will present its latest research on face-morphing detection at the it-sa Expo&Congress in Nuremberg, taking place from October 22 to 24. While face morphing may sound like an advanced version of photoshopping, it…
Heart Aerospace, a leading Swedish innovator in hybrid-electric aviation, has unveiled its first full-scale demonstrator, marking a major advancement in the development of its 30-seat regional hybrid-electric aircraft, the ES-30. In-House Innovation Drives Development Almost entirely constructed within Heart Aerospace’s own Gothenburg facility, the new demonstrator embodies the company’s dual focus on advancing both aircraft design and the production processes that will shape the future of sustainable aviation. By controlling these aspects in-house, the company is able to innovate more rapidly and efficiently. Anders Forslund, co-founder and CEO of Heart Aerospace, explains: “The aerospace industry is entering a new era,…
Digital Transformation Illuminates Markets, Wineries, and Logistics In the second episode of Warner Brothers Discovery’s groundbreaking documentary series Being Digi-Sapiens, supported by Huawei, the transformative power of digital technology across Europe is vividly showcased. Titled “Connecting with Others,” this episode follows Swedish inventor, roboticist, and YouTuber Simone Giertz as she explores how technology is revolutionising diverse aspects of daily life, from historic marketplaces to rural wineries and high-tech logistics. Málaga: Wi-Fi Ignites Smart City Evolution Málaga City Hall, in partnership with Huawei, is laying the groundwork for a smart city by implementing extensive Wi-Fi coverage throughout its historic Mercado de…