Maya Derrick

Norwich

Editor at Energy Digital

Editor | @EnergyDigital at @BizClikMediaGrp 🖋 Formerly @EveningNews @EDP24 🗞 | @Journalism_BU grad 🎓

Articles

Vulcan AI Robot Brings Sense of Touch to Amazon Warehouses

6 days ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

The demand for advanced warehouse automation has been intensifying globally as companies like Amazon strive to overcome workforce shortages and escalating operational costs while meeting consumer expectations for fast delivery. The technological landscape of warehouse robotics has primarily been hindered by machines that can only see, lacking the essential tactile feedback needed to truly interact with their environment.
How Intel’s Climate Pledges Set the Standard for Green Tech

6 days ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Aside from being a global leader in semiconductor innovation, Intel has made a bold commitment to the environment, too. In April 2022, Intel pledged to reach net zero greenhouse gas emissions across its operations – known as Scope 1 and 2 emissions – before 2040. Emissions in these areas have already decreased 43% from Intel’s 2019 baseline. Intel’s worldwide approach to sustainability not only underpins its own commitment but is signalling a new era of sustainability in the technology sector.
This Week's Top 5 Stories in Technology

6 days ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Introducing TEKEVER, the Tech Industry’s Newest UnicornMeet the latest unicorn joining the Tech industry’s — and Europe’s — ranks. A recent round of funding by major investors including Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford and the NATO Innovation Fund means that TEKEVER — which works in AI-powered autonomous systems — is now valued above £1bn (US$1.3bn). Introducing TEKEVERTEKEVER is a pan-European technology company driving innovation in defence and security through AI-centric autonomous systems.
Gartner Report: Only 44% of CIOs Seen as AI-Savvy by CEOs

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

AI is truly revolutionising businesses and their strategy. However, according to Gartner, there is a striking disconnect at the top of the corporate hierarchy. Its research reveals that while 77% of CEOs believe AI will shape the future of business, only 44% consider their CIOs to be “AI-savvy”. So why are business leaders losing faith and confidence in CIOs’ AI readiness?
Behind Beyond.pl's Polish AI Factory Featuring Nvidia Tech

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Beyond.pl has announced the launch of a sovereign AI Factory at its data centre campus in Poznan, Poland. This strategic deployment places Beyond.pl among the leading operators in the Central Eastern European (CEE) region to provide an extensive platform that underpins all aspects of AI development, including AIaaS, GPU as a Service, Nvidia AI Enterprise software, advanced data centre infrastructure and comprehensive managed services.
AWS Boosts Cloud Footprint in LATAM with Chile Expansion

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Amazon has announced ambitious plans for Amazon Web Services (AWS) with a new infrastructure region being established in Chile by the end of 2026. The tech behemoth is planning a financial injection of more than US$4bn to develop and sustain data centres throughout the country, catering to an escalating demand for cloud services across the Latin America (LATAM) region.
Splunk’s Field CTO on Prioritising Quantum & its Challenges

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

As quantum computing rapidly advances, Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs) face unprecedented challenges in safeguarding their organisations. With average tenures often under three years, maintaining momentum on long-term quantum security initiatives can often be difficult for businesses. However, the urgency to prepare for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) is growing, especially with significant government investments signaling a new era of cybersecurity threats.
Introducing TEKEVER, the Tech Industry’s Newest Unicorn

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Meet the latest unicorn joining the Tech industry’s — and Europe’s — ranks. A recent round of funding by major investors including Ventura Capital, Baillie Gifford and the NATO Innovation Fund means that TEKEVER — which works in AI-powered autonomous systems — is now valued above £1bn (US$1.3bn). What is TEKEVER? Introducing TEKEVERTEKEVER is a pan-European technology company driving innovation in defence and security through AI-centric autonomous systems.
Q&A: Wipro’s Global Chief Privacy and AI Governance Officer

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Data is the driving force behind today’s digital economy, fueling innovation, economic growth and transformative change across industries. Yet, the analogy of “data as the new oil” oversimplifies its unique properties: unlike oil, data can be reused endlessly, making it both a powerful asset and a source of complex challenges.
Kevlinx: AI-Ready Data Centres for Europe’s Emerging Markets

1 week ago | technologymagazine.com | Maya Derrick

Kevlinx Data Centers is a new entrant in the European data centre space — blending cutting-edge technology, sustainability and AI-readiness in emerging markets across high-potential growth regions. Targeting Tier 2 and Tier 3 markets, Kevlinx is closing key infrastructure gaps in Europe’s digital ecosystem.