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• [New] HMRC's legacy IT systems are cited as a significant barrier, increasing operational risks and costs while limiting the adoption of secure digital channels. UKAuthority
• [New] Quantum technology is variously described as a disruptive or an emerging technology of strategic significance, especially in the context of China, providing Beijing with a decisive advantage in future peacetime and wartime competition alike. orfonline.org
• [New] Switzerland will have full access to calls in artificial intelligence, quantum, communication and network technologies, and space sensitive research topics. Science|Business
• [New] Amid challenges to energy systems including geopolitical risks and growing demand for power worldwide, concerns over energy security will continue into 2025. Spectra by MHI
• [New] 2025 will be a big one for quantum computing, at least according to the United Nations: 2025 is officially the International Year of Quantum Science and Technology, a worldwide initiative to raise awareness of technological progress and encourage new advances. New York Post
• [New] With increasingly favorable regulation in several markets, 2025 should see firms assess potential growth opportunities from digital assets and tokenization - something that depends on developing the right technology and data infrastructures. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] The global health care workforce faces a predicted shortfall of 18 million health workers by 2030, a gap which will accelerate the necessary adoption of digital technologies. MIT OpenCourseWare
• [New] European avionics firms, many of which rely on complex global supply chains and access to U.S. technologies, face heightened risk of trade barriers, component delays, and price volatility. Aviation, Inflight and Aero Connectivity Consultants
• [New] In 2025, SEO will not only be about ranking higher on search engines but also about providing a seamless user experience, creating valuable content, and leveraging new technologies. harshnirmal
• [New] The practical frameworks will guide Malaysian automotive SMEs in adopting Industry 4.0 technologies by providing tailored solutions to enhance operational efficiency. SpringerLink
• [New] Danish company Milestone Systems, part of the Canon Group and specialized in video management solutions, has bought the anonymization solutions specialists in part of a deal that will see the brighter AI workforce maintained as a separate business area within Milestone Systems. GTAI
• [New] In 2025, governments and industry should create several Airspace-Scale Living Labs to enable a global contrail avoidance system to start to be deployed by 2030. Aviation Impact Accelerator
• [New] The planned intellectual property transfer in 2027 represents another strategic milestone, gradually shifting ownership of the AI technology from government to private hands. Discovery Alert
• [New] Mukesh Ambani, at WAVES 2025, envisioned India's media and entertainment sector growing to $100 billion within a decade with strategic investments in infrastructure, talent, and technology. The Economic Times
• [New] Greater control of technology - at a component or even material level - is an important prerequisite to more effectively mitigate the risks of broader disruption to global supply chains. Axis Communications
• [New] The scale of support for clean energy internationally creates opportunities for Australian clean energy precincts, but also increases the risk that we will not be able to compete if we choose the wrong projects or technologies. Ceda
• [New] Even if quantum computing advancements are realized, the United States will still need comprehensive innovation across the technology stack to continue to scale the power of information technology. Stanford Emerging Technology Review
• [New] In 2025, industry transformation will likely require supply chain and procurement personnel to adapt even more to new technologies and be ready to upskill and reskill. KPMG
• [New] Choice Hotels has selected cloud-based provider Mews as a property management system for its franchisees outside the U.S., a move that could help the hotel chain capture more non-room revenue and reduce errors when setting rates. Skift
• If Google's conduct is not remedied, it will control much of the internet for the next decade and not just in internet search, but in new technologies like artificial intelligence. Space Daily
• As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to advance, researchers at POSTECH (Pohang University of Science and Technology) have identified a breakthrough that could make AI technologies faster and more efficient. ScienceDaily
• China could eventually harness its longevity to continuously power technology on the moon and in space, make landers and rovers more autonomous, simplify lunar base design and more. Daily Mail
• China's leadership in nuclear battery technology could give it a leg up in the new space race, potentially helping it gain control of the moon before the US. Daily Mail

Last updated: 05 May 2025