AGP Executive Report
Last update: 8 hours agoQuantum Networks: Toshiba has won a UK contract to develop longer-range quantum links over existing fibre, as part of a £20m programme to grow the country’s quantum technology sector. Rail Technology: Siemens opened its €115m Chippenham centre, bringing signalling research, testing and production together while retaining about 800 jobs; around 40% of its output is exported. AI and Health: A new £20m UK research hub will use AI to improve dementia detection and prevention, with Oxford among the partners. Antarctic Science: The British Antarctic Survey is advancing work on Rothera’s wharf and aircraft hangar, while planning a renewable-energy transition due to begin installation in 2027/28. Space Defence: The UK’s new Titania military satellite is in orbit to test laser communications and strengthen monitoring of threats from space. Data Centre Power: Scotland’s fast-growing AI data centres could become its biggest polluter within four years, raising questions about the energy costs of expansion.
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