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Are AI agents the leading innovation or just over-promising? Spring/summer platform conferences led with AI agent news and strategies. AI assistants and copilots have transformed into tools for creating customized agents, streamlining integrations, and supporting multi-agent orchestration. AI agents can autonomously complete tasks using data from external sources, connect through APIs, and support workflow automation with enhanced memory and planning capabilities. To get access to this article, click here to request a free demo: https://lnkd.in/gGDW_bWX #AIagents #AppModernization #WorkflowAutomation #GenAI #CloudPlatforms

Intrigued by Google's new AI-mode? Our Head of Strategic Intelligence, Cyrus Mewawalla, explores the differences, the challenges, and what to expect from this new way of searching.

Join our Chief Strategy Officer, Jonathan Hardinges, at Big Data LDN in September for a session on how the combination of #data, #AI, and human expertise is the key to business success 💡

40% tariffs target transshipped goods - But can they be enforced? The Trump administration has introduced steep tariffs of up to 40% on transshipped goods to close the loophole used by Chinese manufacturers rerouting through Southeast Asia.  This new trade agreement has set 20% tariffs on Vietnamese imports and 40% on transshipped goods as the US attempts to close long-standing tariff loopholes. Enforcement, however, may prove to be the biggest challenge ahead.  Will these measures truly curb illegal transshipments? This analyst briefing throws light on how governments and businesses are adapting to this changing trade landscape. 🔎 What do you think, will this strategy work, or will it create more trade uncertainty? Click here to request a demo and explore detailed insights: https://lnkd.in/gNSDQ9wK #Tariffs #Finance #Chinese #SoutheastAsia #US

Which CRO and sponsor led clinical trial activity in Q2 2025? Our latest report shows ICON as the most active CRO, with AstraZeneca leading among large- and mega-cap sponsors. Oncology-related trials dominated globally, with solid tumors as the top indication. Pain was the most studied central nervous system (CNS) area. California, Russia, and China recorded the highest activity in their respective regions. To buy the report, click here: https://lnkd.in/gyNvVRdY  #CRO #ClinicalTrials #Oncology #CNS #Q22025 #DevelopmentPhase #TherapeuticArea

Final Call! Our webinar goes live tomorrow. Is your spot saved? Strategic Collaborations in APAC: Licensing and Partnership Deal Trends (2020–2025) The numbers tell a story: · Partnership deals surged to $29.4 billion in 2023 · Licensing hit a peak of $42.96 billion in 2021 · Both have since entered a notable decline through 2024–25 What’s driving the shift, and what does it mean for your strategy? Join us as we unpack our latest analysis of strategic alliances across APAC and what they reveal about: · Evolving market entry strategies · New approaches to risk sharing · How partnerships are fueling innovation in a changing landscape Whether you’re eyeing growth in APAC or recalibrating your partnerships, this is insight you don’t want to miss.  Register today: https://lnkd.in/gCYV78aG #APAC #StrategicPartnerships #LicensingDeals #Innovation #MarketEntry #BusinessStrategy #Webinar

What is in store for UK defence tech suppliers? The UK Government will establish a new Cyber and Electromagnetic (CyberEM) military domain by the end of 2025 and allocate £1 billion to strengthen homeland missile and cyber defences. 10% of the equipment procurement budget will be allocated annually to novel technologies with accelerated contracting timelines. The government also plans to introduce a new Defence Uncrewed Systems Centre by 2026, alongside a digital targeting web by 2027 to harness battlefield data and emerging technologies. To buy the report, click here: https://lnkd.in/gaJTSX9u #StrategicDefenceReview2025 #CyberEM #UKDefenceInnovation #NovelTechnologies #DefenceUncrewedSystems #DigitalTargetingWeb

Is the UK ready to defend its status as a tech superpower? The Ministry of Defence plays a pivotal role in strengthening the UK's cyber shield. Yet, there’s a significant gap between the cyber resilience capacity today and where it needs to be. As cyber-attacks against public sector systems surge, the stakes for national security have never been higher. With tech now at the heart of defence and justice, the threats aren’t just digital - they’re national. 📘 Dive into the growing cyber challenge facing the UK’s defence sector. 👉 To buy the report, click here: https://lnkd.in/g66QuCZw  #Cybersecurity #UK #NationalSecurity #GovernmentCyberSecurityStrategy #NationalCyberStrategy

Strategic Collaborations in APAC: Licensing and Partnership Deal Trends (2020–2025) The numbers tell a story: · Partnership deals surged to $29.4 billion in 2023 · Licensing hit a peak of $42.96 billion in 2021 · Both have since entered a notable decline through 2024–25 What’s driving the shift, and what does it mean for your strategy? Join us as we unpack our latest analysis of strategic alliances across APAC and what they reveal about: · Evolving market entry strategies · New approaches to risk sharing · How partnerships are fueling innovation in a changing landscape Whether you’re eyeing growth in APAC or recalibrating your partnerships, this is insight you don’t want to miss. Register today: https://lnkd.in/gwxbRKgs Yogesh Rai #APAC #StrategicPartnerships #LicensingDeals #Innovation #MarketEntry #BusinessStrategy #Webinar

It’s official! We’re excited to announce our acquisition of Stylus!   With decades of experience in trend forecasting and deep creative expertise, Stylus delivers validated, consumer-first insights and cross-industry analysis to its members.    Combined with our recent acquisition of Ai Palette, this marks a major strengthening of our Consumer Innovation Intelligence solution, helping our clients create products, predict what’s next, and make more informed business decisions.   📢 Read more in our press release: https://lnkd.in/e5UsRpgj