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Kinetic IT urges AI continuity plans for critical sectors

Public sector and critical infrastructure users could face service disruption if AI systems fail without backup plans, Kinetic IT warns.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Endpoint Protection

Getac urges layered security for rugged devices in defence

Defence buyers risk gaps if rugged computers are judged only on durability, with Getac warning that security must cover design, setup and maintenance.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Edge Computing

Vection confirms AUD $1.35 million law enforcement order

The annual contract gives Vection visible FY27 revenue and lifts its recurring defence and intelligence income stream to AUD $1.35 million.

By Mara Sugue • 3 min read • Last week

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Quantum Computing

The quantum revolution is quietly happening

Businesses could soon see gains from quantum computing, with Fujitsu saying utility-scale systems may arrive within five years and 5% route savings already found.

By Anthony Caruana • 5 min read • Today

Space

Honeywell tests aerospace cooling module for AI data centres

The trial is aimed at helping data centre operators avoid overheating and GPU downtime as AI workloads strain liquid-cooling systems.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Manufacturing

Groundup.ai launches GINA V2 for industrial maintenance

It aims to cut downtime by telling plant operators not just that something is wrong, but which fault is likely and what to fix first.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

Artificial Intelligence

CrowdStrike uncovers China-linked AI cyber campaign

CrowdStrike has identified a China-linked cyber campaign using agentic AI to conduct simultaneous intrusions against more than 200 organisations across at least 14 countries.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Last week

Data Analytics

Google adds AI & partner tools to air-gapped cloud

Defence and intelligence users can now query local text, audio and video with Gemini, without moving sensitive data outside their air-gapped perimeter.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Data centers

ORCA launches PT-3 quantum computer for business use

Businesses can now trial quantum workloads in London as the room-temperature system is already being used for protein design and energy scheduling.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

SAP & NTT team up on sovereign cloud for governments

Governments and defence operators could gain tighter control over sensitive systems as the two groups target regulated customers with sovereign cloud services.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week

Space

Neural Concept launches AI tool for engineering software

Engineers at manufacturers can now automate tedious simulation steps as Neural Concept's MCP Bridge links AI agents to CATIA, NX and Abaqus.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week

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Drones

Budget to boost defence & AI with billions in spending

Billions in long-term borrowing could lift drone makers and defence tech groups, while half a billion pounds is set aside for AI safety and skills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 5 min read • Today

Digital Transformation

QualityAI appoints Kenny Small as UK managing director

UK firms moving AI into core operations are driving demand for testing and assurance, as QualityAI names Kenny Small to lead its business there.

By Mara Sugue • 4 min read • Today

Data centers

Atombeam raises USD $18.3 million to push AI software

The funding will help broaden rollout of Neurpac and advance PCM as network pressure and AI data volumes rise.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today

Global Positioning System

Southland's global space company won't write down military policy

Staff would quit if the Southland space firm took on military work, as its chief executive refuses to set a formal policy despite growth and profitability.

By Matthew Rosenberg • 5 min read • Today

Quantum Computing

Google launches Gemini for government services preview

Many agencies are still stuck in pilots, as Google's new government AI tools aim to tackle security, integration and classified search needs.

By Regine Laguilles • 4 min read • Today

Space

Honeywell Aerospace tests thermal module for Equinix AI cooling

As AI workloads intensify, the module is being positioned to help data centre operators avoid cooling interruptions that could damage costly GPU hardware.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Yesterday