Research

Building for tomorrow: Blueprint for climate-resilient and safe structures

From hurricanes to mould infestations, Ibrahim Imam, Co-founder and Group Co-CEO, CEO MENA and APAC at PlanRadar, explores the role of technology in climate-resilient design.  In recent years, the frequency and intensity of extreme weather events have...

Indian and Chinese businesses racing ahead of UK firms in AI adoption, finds BSI

Chinese and Indian businesses are set to leave their UK counterparts behind when it comes to realising the benefits of AI, according to new analysis from BSI.   The International AI Maturity Model shows that firms from the two emerging and...

Half of businesses report an increase in state-sponsored cyberthreats amid rising geopolitical tension

Half (47%) of businesses reported an increase in the volume of state-sponsored cyberthreats over the past year, amid rising geopolitical tension and NCSC warnings.   In recent months, the UK was subject to a Chinese-backed cyberattack against the...

EngineeringUK’s releases annual impact survey of The Tomorrow’s Engineers Code

The Code is a commitment to increase the number and diversity of young people entering engineering and technology careers.  The impact was assessed across 10 areas, and improvements were seen across all of them. There were six key areas that saw the...

Trimble releases Transporeon report on trends and challenges for North American transportation

Trimble has released ‘The Road Ahead: Key Trends and Capabilities Shaping the North American Freight Transportation Market,’ a Transporeon report identifying key developments impacting the future of the truckload transportation sector in North...

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...