A range of pioneering technologies, including solutions to alleviate menopause symptoms in the workplace, satellite monitoring systems to prevent the spread of disease in trees, and advanced drone and thermal imaging systems for deer population management, have been selected for the Accelerator phase of CivTech Round 9. This programme is funded by the Scottish Government.
1X, an AI and robotics firm specialising in the production of androids aimed at addressing global labour demands and benefiting society, has announced the successful acquisition of $100 million in Series B financing. This funding round saw contributions from EQT Ventures along with other prominent international investors.
Facility managers and logistics operators are reaching an operational technology cybersecurity (OT security) tipping point. While the tools they need to properly secure their facilities exist, it remains a challenge across the manufacturing, pharmaceutical, food & beverage, and other sectors in line with the NIS2 and other directives.
















