Academia stories

Following the AI Seoul and AI Summit in Sydney, international experts from various sectors emphasised the importance of pragmatic steps and strategic vision in adopting AI.

New research reveals the global unified communications market will soar from USD $48.1B in 2021 to USD $187.6B by 2031, driven by digital transformation and remote work trends.

The UK Government has unveiled plans to create an independent UK Semiconductor Institute, backed by a GBP £1 billion commitment, to drive innovation and global competitiveness in the semiconductor sector.

A new report forecasts AI in pharma and biotech markets to surge from US$ 1.8 billion in 2023 to US$ 13.1 billion by 2034, driven by an 18.8% CAGR.

Resilience, the cyber risk solution tech company, has been named the newest National Ambassador by the UK's National Cyber Resilience Centre Group (NCRCG), in the bid to boost cyber resilience awareness in the commercial and third-sector communities.

Adrian Scrase, known for his contributions to mobile standardisation, joins the Global mobile Suppliers Association, bringing his expertise to the development and standardisation of forthcoming 6G technology.

ISO/IEC 42001, a new global standard for responsible use of artificial intelligence, developed by global experts, has been rolled out to guide organisations.

Global IT frontrunner, FPT Software, joins the IBM and Meta-led AI Alliance, advancing open innovation in AI.

IBM and Meta create an international AI Alliance to promote open innovation and standardisation in AI technologies.

Home Office's Louisa Corbett recognised as 'Best Change Influencer' at Change Awards, reinforcing innovation in public service.

A stark divide has emerged in UK universities surrounding the ethics and role of AI technologies in higher education settings.

Samsung's AI Forum 2023 has spotlighted emerging trends and advances in generative AI, including the innovative Samsung Gauss model.

Intel teams up with MLCommons to form AI Safety working group, aiming to establish safety benchmarks for AI models.

Oxford Information Labs recognises UK as a pioneering force in creating global artificial intelligence standards.

Aston University joins prestigious Turing University Network, showcasing commitment to advancing data science and AI.

CYPHER Learning launches CYPHER Copilot, designed to accelerate education course delivery and reduce the burden on teachers and trainers.

Emeritus Professor Roy Green appointed as Non-Executive Director of SmartSat CRC, Australia’s leading space research centre. #innovation #spaceindustry.

Elizabeth Wylie, PhD, appointed as ANZ Business Development Head at Spire, responsible for expanding sales operations & partnerships in Australia & NZ.

New Zealand's IT excellence to be celebrated with the launch of sector-wide awards at ITx 2014, recognising standout individuals and teams.

The University of Auckland’s IT exhibition saw strong interest from major firms, as students showcased projects tailored to business needs.

The new ICT Research Forum will focus on making recommendations on the development and growth of the local software economy.