Technology
Vodafone unveils plans for strategic partnership with Accenture
Vodafone Group unveiled plans for a strategic partnership with Accenture on Monday to accelerate the commercialisation of shared operations.
SigmaRoc makes progress on sustainability initiatives
Quarried materials specialist SigmaRoc updated the market on its sustainability initiatives on Friday, aligning with its goal to achieve net-zero emissions by 2040.
ValiRx enters partnership with StingRay Bio
Life science company ValiRx announced a new partnership with StingRay Bio on Friday, aiming to explore a promising lead series of drug candidates designed for oncology applications.
Chemring ends year as expected, US sensors business under review
Chemring said in an update on Friday that its performance up to 31 October was in line with both the board’s and analysts’ expectations, with the year’s outcome set to meet targets.
B90 shifting focus on B2B, away from its own consumer brands
Gambling marketing and service provision company B90 announced a strategic shift in its operations on Wednesday, focusing on its core business-to-business (B2B) activities and relaunching its flagship brand, Bet90.
Luceco makes significant investment in eEnergy
Wiring accessories, EV chargers, LED lighting and portable power supplier Luceco, announced a significant investment in eEnergy Group on Wednesday.
Tern opts out of further investment in Konektio
Internet-of-things investor Tern announced on Wednesday that it has decided not to further invest in its portfolio company InVMA, operating as Konektio.
Strip Tinning secures temporary EV parts nomination
Specialised automotive connection system supplier Strip Tinning has received a serial nomination for producing parts within its electric vehicle (EV) business, it announced on Wednesday.
ITM Power unveils new 'Hybrid Stack' technology
ITM Power took the wraps off its latest innovation on Wednesday, the ‘Hybrid Stack’, designed to provide existing customers who operate earlier MegaWatt Electrolyser Platform (MEP) generation products with an efficiency boost of around 10%.
Seeing Machines secures new automotive programme
Driver monitoring technology specialist Seeing Machines has secured a new automotive programme award, announced on Wednesday, as it also released its quarterly key performance indicators (KPIs) for the September quarter.
Intelligent Ultrasound enters research deal with University of Dundee
Artificial intelligence software and simulation specialist Intelligent Ultrasound announced a research agreement with the University of Dundee on Tuesday to advance the development of AI-based tools for screening patients with liver disease.
Intercede wins several new contracts and renewals
Cybersecurity software company Intercede Group announced a series of significant contract and renewal orders on Tuesday.
Cerillion adds generative AI in product suite upgrade
Billing, charging and customer relationship management software specialist Cerillion announced a significant advancement in its flagship product suite, Cerillion 23. 2, on Tuesday.
DotDigital posts solid growth in full-year revenue
Customer experience software specialist DotDigital Group reported a 10% uplift in group revenue in its final results on Tuesday, reaching £69. 2m.
SDI Group acquires Peak Sensors for £2.4m
Digital imaging and sensing technology developer SDI Group announced the completed acquisition of Peak Sensors on Monday.
LoopUp to fold Hybridium as it focuses on cloud telephony
Cloud telephony specialist LoopUp announced its intention to exit its Hybridium business globally on Monday by initiating proceedings to place the associated group subsidiary Mashmegroup into the Spanish ‘Concurso’ administration process.
Strip Tinning wins big automotive production nomination
Strip Tinning Holdings announced on Monday that it has secured a significant production nomination for its glazing business.
Boohoo defends supply practises after BBC allegations
Online fashion retailer Boohoo responded to scrutiny over how it treats suppliers on Monday afternoon after a BBC investigation revealed allegations of staff pressuring suppliers to reduce prices, even after agreements had been reached.
BioNTech lowers expectations as Covid jab demand wanes
BioNTech revised its full-year revenue projection downwards on Monday, reducing it by around €1bn due to decreased demand for the Covid-19 vaccine it co-developed with Pfizer.
Sareum secures Japan patent for kinase inhibitor asset
Biotechnology firm Sareum announced on Friday that it has received a notice of allowance from the Japan Patent Office for a patent associated with SDC-1801, its primary TYK2/JAK1 kinase inhibitor.