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Japan Drives Ahead With Self-Driving Car System For Tokyo
The system could be in place in time for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with commercialisation planned for 2022
China’s Tianjin Forms £11.6bn Fund To Boost Artificial Intelligence Growth
The move comes amid a growing 'arms race' that has fuelled major AI initiatives from the UK, France and the European Union
EU Calls For €20bn Artificial Intelligence Cash Injection
A major increase in AI investment is needed to catch up with the US and Asia and prevent brain drain, European Commission says
Microsoft To Invest $5bn For IoT Push
Redmond pledges $5 billion over next four years for Internet of Things, to make IoT access easier for all
London Stock Exchange Group Partners With IBM For Blockchain Trading Project
The platform will give regulators and investors greater insight into company data
UK Government Tech Market ‘To Be Worth £20bn By 2025’
The UK is in a position to lead the world's public sector IT market due to government reforms and broad public acceptance of digital, argues a new study
Dell Technologies Capital Promises $100 Million Annual Investment
Dell EMC World 2017: Notable investments include DocuSign, Cylance and Druva
Microsoft Invests In Two More Artificial Intelligence Startups
It's never been a better time to be an AI startup looking for funding
UK Tech Boasts Higher Salaries And More Investment Than Other Industries
Salaries and investment into UK companies are higher than ever as digital continues to fuel UK economy
Apple’s Investment In China Continues With Two More R&D Centres
Apple adds to Beijing and Shenzhen R&D centres in 3.5 billion yuan Chinese investment
Samsung Eyes VR and AI Startups With £122m Investment Fund
The fund will focus on innovators in the virtual reality, artificial intelligence and internet of things domains
Bill Gates And Friends Invest $1 Billion in Clean Energy Tech
Microsoft co-founder Bill Gates has assembled an all-star team to tackle the issue of renewable energy over the next 20 years.
Oracle Pledges £1.1bn For EU Computer Science Education
Thanks Larry. Oracle pledges billions to bolster computer science and coding skills in European Union
Former Steel Town Redcar Gets £100m Data Centre
Hundreds recently lost their jobs in Redcar, and the new data centre will be built on the former ICI Wilton site
Ed Vaizey: The ‘Silicon Valley Of Europe’ Already Exists
Minister for the digital economy Ed Vaizey says UK tech has the infrastructure and skills but not enough money - but that's not the government's fault, he claims
BBC Relocation Will Boost Birmingham’s Technology Sector
Relocation of BBC Three content production by 2018 and new news projects will stimulate Birmingham's position as a tech hub, claim local leaders
Government Warns Two-Thirds Of UK Firms Hit By Cyber Attacks
The government urges companies to take basic computer security precautions as incidents soar
HTC Vive X Accelerator Offers £69m To Virtual Reality Startups
HTC Vive X fund offers initial $100m investment across three cities with the hope of stimulating the virtual reality ecosystem
Ed Vaizey: It’s Time To Embrace Technological Change
“Dazzling” potential of the Internet of Things among exciting prospects as Minister highlights continued government support for new technology
Tech City Chair Denies London’s Tech Success Is At The UK’s Expense
Tech City chair Eileen Burbidge says the whole country is on the cusp of a "fourth industrial revolution" - not just London
George Osborne’s Budget Neglects IT Industry Again
UK IT workers say far more must be done to boost the sector, which wasn't even mentioned in the Government's budget speech
Driverless Cars Get New £20m Government Investment
Britain’s ‘cars of the future’ come a step closer with new development fund announced today
UK Tech Firms Smash VC Investment Record
2015 marks a great year for UK tech firms as VC investment totals £2.4bn
One New Tech Start-Up Is Born In The UK Each Hour
Tech sector is the UK's strongest-growing area, KPMG report estimates
Google Halts European Venture Capital Scheme
Google Ventures Europe to rolled into one entity with US operation after just over a year
UK Start-Up Deliveroo Raises £66m For Overseas Expansion
Investment will see Deliveroo launch in five new cities across the globe
Silicon Roundabout Now ‘Too Pricey’ For Start-Ups
Number of businesses setting up in Old Street area falls by a third as London's firms look elsewhere
Boris Johnson Launches £5m Digital Skills Programme For Young Londoners
Mayor of London hopes that investment will keep London at the forefront of the world’s technology
10 Ways To Maximise Your security And Compliance Investment
Kevin Foster, testing services manager, MTI Technology, explains how to get the biggest bang for your buck when it comes to security