We are in the midst of a revolution in the science of speech recognition. A technology which has been around for decades, it is only in recent years that radical advances in artificial intelligence, machine learning and deep learning have brought it to the fore. Now it permeates every aspect of our lives. From how we communicate with phones and search the web, to interact with virtual assistants and even our cars. All of this has been achieved with a level of precision and accuracy that could

There are few challenges as pressing and all-encompassing right now as the move towards decarbonization. The manufacturing industry accounts for 19% of direct global carbon emissions with "manufacturing adjacent" activities such as the consumer use of powered and manufactured goods, including electronics and vehicles accounting for much more.

The term ‘hybrid working’ – the concept of a workforce mixing time in the office with remote-working from home or a local office nearer to where they live – has become a hot topic in recent months, as companies move from the traditional centralised office, and a period of predominantly home working, to something in between. But what will businesses be looking for in this new world of hybrid work? Is hybrid working here to stay? Yes. All the evidence suggests that hybrid and flexible working ar

The demands on small businesses to ensure that their IT infrastructure is up to the task both now and in the future have never been greater. Being able to keep pace with competitors is a constant struggle for any business, but a global pandemic has only added greater urgency for the need to maintain and upgrade IT systems.

The sustainable mobility industry has enjoyed exponential growth in recent years. Could solar energy be the catalyst that takes it to the next level? It’s boom-time for the electric vehicle industry. According to a report by BloombergNEF[1], car companies will sell in the region of 2.5 million Electric Vehicles (EV) in 2020, an increase of 20% compared to 2019. US-based electric vehicle pioneer RIVIAN – in which Abdul Latif Jameel is a major and early investor – unveiled its first two high-per

Imagine a threat that can adapt to every form of defense you throw at it, a threat that constantly changes to avoid detection, a threat that is relentless. This is the stark reality of the threat the polymorphic virus poses to your computer systems and personal data. This type of "shape shifting" virus produces malicious code that replicates itself endlessly and repeatedly changes its characteristics in an attempt to evade and outwit your computer's defenses and eventually sabotage your system.

Imagine having a whole range of connected transport methods at your fingertips, letting you instantly research, book and pay for your whole journey using a single app. You could take a pay-per-go electric scooter from the stand by your house, to the bus stop down the road just in time to catch a ride. When you get to the end, there would be an autonomous electric taxi waiting to take you the rest of the way.

Shipping will face many obstacles as it strives to reduce its emissions impact. The switch to cleaner fuels, essential for much of the global fleet, will bring added cost and complexity as well as the need for new skills. Digital systems will play a key role in enabling this transition.

It’s important to adapt your small business during normal times to succeed, but a recession may require new skills and creativity. A recession due to a pandemic may be different from a pure economic downturn. However, you’ll need to do whatever it takes to survive then thrive the current climate demands.

The tiger economies of Asia may conjure up striking neon images of Hong Kong, Taiwan and Singapore, but there’s a new player on the scene. Ho Chi Minh City, formerly known as Saigon, has been earning an enviable reputation in recent years for its vibrant startup ecosystem.

It’s been an eventful few years on the UK high street.The growth of online retail and changing shopping habits has seen many major household names such as Bhs, Comet and Toys R Us close their doors, while others, including Marks & Spencer and New Look, continue to downsize and restructure in the face of challenging economic and behavioural headwinds.

KEEPING an ever watchful eye on your home using sophisticated camera and sensor equipment is the perfect way to help guarantee peace of mind. Essential components of the secure modern smart home, such tech is ideal for acting as a deterrent to would-be intruders, while also allowing you to relax in the knowledge that your home and family are protected at all times, whether you’re home or out at work or on vacation. There’s an old saying that you can’t put a price on peace of mind. With Somfy P

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Developer Vineyard Wind has partnered with Greentown Labs, the largest cleantech incubator in North America, to run an accelerator programme focused on offshore wind innovations. The 10-month scheme will set out to identify and roll out innovations that enhance offshore monitoring technologies focused on protecting marine mammals. The programme will support early-stage start-ups which are developing technologies to improve the offshore wind energy and marine life value chains by providing the

From the toppling of Saddam Hussein to the rise of ISIS, few countries have endured as much upheaval as Iraq in recent years. Militias, civil strife and the emergence of ISIS have left the country’s fragile democracy struggling with an unstable economy and a precarious security situation amidst the faltering national infrastructure.