Life sciences stories

Domino Data Lab launches Domino SCE QC, automating quality control in biostatistics to streamline regulatory submissions and reduce manual review burdens.

The UK life sciences sector faces stalled investments as skills shortages persist, risking growth despite calls for increased government-funded training and modern tech.

Companies forecast major cost reductions and higher satisfaction scores as AI automates routine cases and redefines service workflows.

Irish exports to Canada hit a record EUR €585 million (CAD $954 million) in 2024, soaring 32% since 2021 as technology and services firms boost trade ties.

Despite over USD $40 billion spent on enterprise AI this year, 95% of organisations struggle to justify ROI due to data challenges, says Informatica's Krish.

Scotland must harness its renewable energy and data centres to become a global AI hub, driving economic growth and innovation, experts urge.

Equinix will invest GBP £3.9 billion in a new data centre campus in Hertfordshire, boosting the UK’s AI capacity and creating thousands of jobs.

A study shows 63% of European firms are early in digitalising maintenance, despite 92% recognising the benefits of predictive, connected systems.

Salesforce and Anthropic have deepened their AI partnership to deliver secure, industry-specific tools for finance, healthcare, and other regulated sectors.

Dr Nicole Mather has been named Chair of the Wellcome Genome Campus Science Advisory Group as it embarks on a major expansion in genomics and data science.

Elix and Tohoku University have joined forces to use AI for enhancing drug discovery, aiming to speed up and improve treatments for challenging diseases.

AI adoption is forecast to widen the gender skills gap in the UK’s GBP £1 trillion tech sector, raising concerns over equality in emerging industries.

A study reveals 31% of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to impact marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption.

Nebius Group has raised USD $4.3 billion to enhance its AI infrastructure and support expansion into Asia, focusing on biotech and drug discovery.

HCLTech has joined Microsoft's AI Business Solutions Inner Circle for 2025/26, placing it in the top 1% of global Microsoft partners driving AI innovation.

AI-driven real-time monitoring in cell and gene therapy manufacturing cuts costs, improves quality, and speeds patient access to advanced treatments globally.

Nearly one-third of marketers using agentic AI expect quantum computing to influence marketing within two years, signalling rapid tech adoption ahead.

KiwiNet appoints Katherine Sandford as Chair and new Board members to boost commercialisation of New Zealand research amid sector reforms.

Workday and Kinaxis partner to unify supply chain, finance, and workforce data with AI, enabling faster, smarter organisational decision-making amid disruption.

Saviynt teams up with St. Fox to enhance identity security in India, targeting rapid digital transformation across key sectors with integrated solutions.