UK tech competitiveness falls to thirteenth place in global rankings
The UK has fallen behind in the global tech race, now ranking 13th for tech competitiveness and trailing countries such as Ireland, Singapore and Australia. A new global index has revealed that not a single G7 nation is in the top 10, signalling a trend for Western economies traditionally viewed as leaders in technology. Despite […]
Oxfordshire tech firms dominate regional growth rankings
Oxfordshire has established itself as a major hub for high-growth technology, with nine businesses from the county featuring in the top 14 fastest-growing tech firms in the South East (excluding London). The rankings, published in the 2026 edition of The Sunday Times 100 Tech, highlight a diverse range of sectors including cybersecurity, satellite technology, and […]
Oxford security tech provider, Thruvision, secures new retail distribution contract in the United States
Thruvision, a security technology provider based in Abingdon, Oxfordshire, has obtained a new retail distribution agreement in the United States. The firm has expanded its existing partnership with a major German athletic apparel and footwear manufacturer, which will involve the deployment of an additional WalkTHRU system at a new American site. This addition brings the […]
University of Oxford and UBS partner to launch applied AI research centre
The University of Oxford has teamed up with Swiss investment bank UBS to launch a new centre for applied AI. The Oxford-UBS Centre for Applied AI aims to deepen the understanding of AI through research and promote its practical application. The research will focus on three main areas: AI and society, which includes aspects of […]
Oxford AI chip firm, Salience Labs, opens new research and development centre
Salience Labs, a start-up focused on accelerating and making AI data centre operations more energy-efficient, has moved into a new premises at Milton Park business campus in Oxfordshire. The company will utilise the 6,700 square feet research and development facility at 100 Park Drive to develop photonic switches that manage and route data traffic for […]
PMC opens new innovation and delivery centre – in Vadodara, India
Oxford-based commerce technology and software provider PMC has officially opened its new Innovation & Delivery Centre (IDC) in Alembic City, Vadodara, India, marking a significant event in the company’s worldwide expansion strategy and strengthening PMC’s delivery and innovation capabilities. The 35,000 sq ft IDC is home to over four hundred talented technologists and represents more […]
London’s Firgun Ventures launches with circa £53.4M for growth-stage quantum tech investments
Firgun Ventures, a new quantum-first venture capital firm based in London, has launched with a first close of £53.4 million. The firm is focused on early growth-stage investments in quantum technology. The fund is aiming for a final size of £190.7 million and will concentrate on Series A and B start-ups that are developing quantum […]
Oxford tech business, Seaglass Cloud, continues year-on-year success with sustained growth in 2025
Seaglass Cloud, a business based in Oxford, is celebrating another year of exceptional performance, achieving over 40% revenue growth in 2025. Founded in 2017, the business specialises in flexible, cloud-based software solutions for UK utility companies. It assists clients in navigating the ongoing change across the energy sector. With more than five new contract wins […]
Waymo to launch robotaxi service in London
Waymo is preparing to introduce its robotaxi service in the UK, with London as one of the first locations outside of the United States. This move coincides with the UK Government’s plan to permit limited public rides from the spring of 2026. Job advertisements for a “fleet readiness lead” and an “incident response manager” in […]
Oxford Nanopore Technologies founder to step down in 2026
The founder and CEO of FTSE 250 constituent Oxford Nanopore Technologies, Gordon Sanghera, has announced he will step down at the end of next year, after more than 20 years in the role. Mr Sanghera, who has spearheaded the MedTech company since its inception in 2005, will leave after guiding the business through significant milestones, […]