Research

Trust, ethical and skills issues stand in the way of ‘game changer’ GenAI across the UAE 

New research launched by Alteryx, a leader in AI for enterprise analytics, reveals that 76% of consumers across the UAE believe that AI will be a major gamechanger in the next five years, but remain both sceptical about the value it will deliver (43%) and...

Midday sun at the touch of a button 

At ETH Zurich, there is a room where the sun shines at the touch of a button; one hour it’s noon in the Sahara, the next it’s January in Berlin. Researchers use it to test newly developed building systems, components and materials.  ...

Smarter buildings key to accelerating decarbonisation goals, according to Johnson Controls study 

As the world races to meet critical climate targets, new research from Johnson Controls, a global leader in smart, healthy and sustainable buildings, and Forrester Consulting reveals some of the biggest opportunities and immediate needs for business leaders...

Construction and transportation sectors most targeted by cybercriminals 

ReliaQuest has launched its Annual Cyber Threat Report revealing the latest risks to organisations and how to guard against them – drawing attention to the construction sector as being the most targeted by cybercriminals. Mike McPherson, SVP of...

ISG Report: Brazilian enterprises’ seeking IoT transformations  

No longer content with proofs of concept, enterprises in Brazil are actively seeking practical, actionable Internet of Things (IoT) solutions that deliver substantial value, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group...

Cost, greenwashing and jargon top concerns when buying sustainable products and materials for the home 

Cost, greenwashing and jargon are among the top worries of consumers when choosing and buying sustainable products and materials for their homes, according to new research.  Over half (52%) of people said they would like to buy products or materials...

Airport lands 5G ‘lab-to-life’ research site to revolutionise aviation operations  

Ericsson, Saab and Purdue University launch a unique 5G network for academics, researchers and business to develop commercial solutions that improve airports of all sizes.  Purdue University Airport, in collaboration with industry partners Ericsson and...

Businesses are investing their annual warehousing costs into automation to boost productivity 

Two-fifths (42%) of businesses across manufacturing, retail and 3PLs are planning to invest equal to or more than their annual warehousing costs on automation over the next five years, according to new research.   In SCALA’s new...

Cardiff University makes revolutionary development in nanotechnology

A new method presented by Cardiff University allows controlling the shape of tiny particles which could make the technology that powers our daily lives more stable and efficient. The process, called nano-faceting – the formation of small, flat...

Study finds that technical debt and skills shortages threaten to stifle innovation

Technology leaders still have work to do when it comes to balancing their ambitious innovation strategies with organisational priorities and a host of business challenges, according to a new Protiviti survey of more than 1,000 CIOs, CTOs, CISOs...