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UK patent filings slip as EPO applications top 200000

UK patent filings drop 3.3% after three years of growth as EPO applications pass 200,000 for the first time, led by US, Germany and China.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 25th Mar 2026

Digital Signage

VIOOH, ISM link Shell forecourt screens to programmatic

VIOOH partners with ISM to offer programmatic access to 784 digital screens at Shell petrol stations across Germany, serving 200m impressions.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Mon, 26th Jan 2026

Data Analytics

Peel Ports Group welcomes Gavin Laybourne as technology chief

Peel Ports Group has named Gavin Laybourne as its first Chief Technology and Information Officer to lead digital transformation across its UK port operations.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 4 min read • Tue, 30th Sep 2025

Hybrid Cloud

Brightsolid appoints Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions

Brightsolid appoints Microsoft MVP Charlie Gough as Head of Cloud Solutions to enhance hybrid cloud and cyber security services with a focus on Microsoft integration.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 3 min read • Tue, 9th Sep 2025

Artificial Intelligence

Edinburgh AI Accelerator 2025 opens to global tech scaleups

The University of Edinburgh has opened applications for its AI Accelerator 2025, a six-month programme supporting global AI scaleups to boost growth and investment.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Wed, 23rd Apr 2025

Unified Communications

Databricks opens new European hub in central London

Databricks has unveiled a new European hub in central London, enhancing its presence in the UK and supporting innovation in data and AI solutions.

By Catherine Knowles • 4 min read • Wed, 9th Oct 2024

Unified Communications

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director

Tony Capper joins Brightsolid as Regional Sales Director, bringing 25 years of IT sales expertise to drive growth from their new Manchester office.

By Imee Dequito • 2 min read • Wed, 17th Jul 2024

Data Science

Databricks sees 70% growth in EMEA amidst enterprise demand for AI

Data and AI firm Databricks experiences a 70% YoY increase in its EMEA operations, driven by surging demand for data and AI capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 19th Apr 2024

Global Stories

Shell stories

Software-as-a-Service

Whatfix study warns AI adoption gap costs mid-sized firms

Poor digital adoption could cost a mid-sized enterprise USD $10.9 million a year, as staff struggle to use AI tools effectively.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Last month

Open source

Lf Energy releases standardised battery dataset with Microsoft

Researchers and engineers could compare lithium-ion cell designs more easily, after a new open battery dataset was added to the BDF Datastore.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Energy & chemicals sector ramps up autonomy by 2030

Energy and chemicals groups target 80% autonomous operations by 2030 as AI-led automation accelerates amid costs, labour gaps and demand.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Tue, 24th Mar 2026

Network Infrastructure

Cegal completes Tenaz Dutch North Sea IT transition

Cegal has completed a complex IT and OT transition for Tenaz's newly acquired Dutch North Sea assets, avoiding downtime across platforms.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Feb 2026

Virtualisation

LF Energy adds tech giants as board, membership grow

LF Energy brings Apple, Microsoft and Shell onto its board as membership surges and event attendance hits records across three continents.

By Mark Tarre • 6 min read • Mon, 12th Jan 2026

Digital Transformation

Matt Johnson joins NTT DATA UK&I to tackle energy challenges

NTT DATA UK&I has appointed Matt Johnson as Solution Director for its Energy and Utilities practice, focusing on decarbonisation and grid resilience.

By Imee Dequito • 3 min read • Wed, 20th Nov 2024

Marketing Technologies

GitHub reveals Australian developer trends, impact of ChatGPT

GitHub's updated Innovation Graph for Q1 2024 reveals over 1.57 million Australian developers on the platform, highlighting ChatGPT's role in boosting efficiency.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 19th Jul 2024

Artificial Intelligence

Exclusive: How WorkJam's revolutionising frontline communication

The Managing Director of WorkJam, Andrew Myers, has discussed how the company is enhancing employee engagement and entering new markets.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Thu, 4th Jul 2024

Unified Communications

Databricks launches AI-driven Data Intelligence Platform for Energy sector

Databricks launches the Data Intelligence Platform for Energy, enabling a unified approach to analytics using open lakehouse technology, and championing energy transitions with AI and predictive capabilities.

By Kaleah Salmon • 2 min read • Sat, 13th Apr 2024