Lloyds Tests Quantum Fraud Detection Breakthrough
A new quantum fraud detection Lloyds experiment is showing how next-generation computing could transform the fight against financial crime. Lloyds Banking Group has completed a nine-month pilot with IBM to explore how quantum computing can identify money mule networks. As a result, the project marks one of the first real-world tests of quantum technology in […]
Birmingham to Host European Robotics Forum 2027
The European robotics forum Birmingham announcement marks a major milestone for the city’s growing reputation in advanced manufacturing, AI and automation. Birmingham will host the European Robotics Forum (ERF) at the International Convention Centre in March 2027. As a result, the event will bring more than 1,000 researchers, engineers and industry leaders from across Europe […]
Birmingham Deep-Sea Inspection Robot Targets Offshore Safety
Birmingham Subsea Robot targets offshore efficiency and safety with advanced technology and design. A Birmingham subsea robot developed by Tyseley-based Innvotek is set to transform offshore inspection and maintenance. As energy infrastructure expands globally, demand for safer and more efficient subsea technology continues to grow. Innvotek, led by founder Shahid Mughal, designed the robot — […]
West Midlands Corporate Clusters Driving UK Industrial Strategy Growth
West Midlands Corporate Clusters Outperform National Growth Rates West Midlands corporate clusters are outperforming national growth rates, strengthening the region’s role in delivering the UK Government’s Industrial Strategy. According to the latest HSBC UK Corporate Tracker, more than half of the region’s fastest-growing large companies are concentrated in Dudley, Shropshire, Telford and Wrekin, Warwick and […]
Birmingham Firm Calls AI Cancer Testing a ‘Pivotal Moment’ for Early Detection
A Birmingham life sciences company has described the Government’s renewed focus on genetics and early diagnosis in its National Cancer Plan as a “pivotal moment” in the fight against cancer. Jeff Bousfield, CEO of Quinton-based Nonacus, said the plan’s commitment to expanding access to genetic testing could significantly improve survival rates and patient outcomes across […]
Coventry and Warwickshire Set Out Ambition to Become Creative and Tech Powerhouses
Coventry has unveiled an ambitious plan to accelerate the growth of its creative industries, positioning the city — alongside Warwickshire — as one of the UK’s leading centres for creativity and technology. The new strategy has emerged from a partnership between Coventry City Council and the city’s two universities, resulting in one of the first […]