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  • Private equity giant Advent eyes offshore growth options for Automic

    Private equity giant Advent eyes offshore growth options for Automic

    Private equity giant Advent will weigh up offshore expansion opportunities for its newly acquired share registry, technology and fund services firm Automic, after locking down a local board led by Woolworths and Telstra director Maxine Brenner.

    Advent’s head of Australia and New Zealand Beau Dixon said following the completion this week of the $725 million Automic acquisition, attention was turning to the firm’s growth options.

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  • Catherine asks singers for shanty in carol service

    Catherine asks singers for shanty in carol service

    A Cornish shanty group has been asked to perform at Catherine, Princess of Wales’ annual Christmas carol concert in Westminster Abbey.

    Catherine has invited Fisherman’s Friends from Port Isaac to sing a sea shanty in the Together at Christmas…

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  • Erhmann hopes to make inroads into UK dairy market

    Erhmann hopes to make inroads into UK dairy market

    Christine Butlerin Trewithen

    BBC Together a man and a woman, wearing green hair nets and white overalls, are picking up tubs of clotted cream off the conveyor belt to be placed in trays at the end of the line BBC

    Staff package tubs of clotted cream for distribution to supermarkets

    The new German owners of a dairy in Cornwall say “the future’s really bright” for the business after substantial investment in new products.

    The…

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  • Trump's push to end Ukraine war raises fears of 'ugly deal' for Europe – Reuters

    1. Trump’s push to end Ukraine war raises fears of ‘ugly deal’ for Europe  Reuters
    2. Trump dealt major blow as Europe threatens ‘nuclear option’ if Ukraine deal goes left  MSN
    3. Europe fears ‘ugly deal’ as Trump pushes Ukraine peace  Daily Times

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  • 2025 Game of the Year: Winners, weirdos and what-just-happened

    2025 Game of the Year: Winners, weirdos and what-just-happened

    This year, there have been a ton of amazing game releases. Hollow Knight: Silksong, Clair Obscur: Expedition 33 and Death Stranding 2: On the Beach all made waves. With the announcement of the 2025 Game Awards nominees, it’s time to…

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  • MAK Technologies Presents MAK ONE Synthetic Environment and AI-Driven, Multi-Domain Training Solutions at I/ITSEC 2025

    MAK Technologies Presents MAK ONE Synthetic Environment and AI-Driven, Multi-Domain Training Solutions at I/ITSEC 2025

    Cambridge, MA, 1 December 2025 – MAK Technologies (MAK), a company of ST Engineering North America, will showcase its MAK ONE suite of simulation software and integrated training solutions at the Interservice/Industry Training, Simulation and Education Conference (I/ITSEC) 2025.  Highlights include its advanced synthetic environment, new SAR simulation product, and AI-enhanced training applications showcasing its multi-domain capabilities through ground, naval and air demonstrations.

    “MAK is proud to offer a simulation platform that’s both deeply trusted and continuously evolving,” said Bill Cole, CEO of MAK Technologies. “Our presence at I/ITSEC 2025 reflects our commitment to interoperability, innovation, and the enduring strength of the MAK ONE ecosystem.”

    MAK ONE 2025 with Demonstrations for Multi-Domain Training and Simulation

    MAK will showcase its latest MAK ONE 2025 release, featuring the Common Synthetic Environment platform and its capabilities, along with integrated product demonstrations that highlight its support for multi-domain training and simulation across diverse operational environments. This includes VR-Forces, VR-Vantage, VR-Engage, VR-Link, MAK RTI, and new SAR simulation product, RFView® for MAK ONE, alongside integrated ground, naval and air demonstrations. The demonstrations will feature high-fidelity MAK ONE plugins for electronic warfare training, including CogSim Technologies’ Tactical Data Link for VR-Force.

    AI-Enhanced End-User Training Applications Powered by MAK ONE

    MAK ONE will also exhibit training applications with AI capabilities, based on MAK ONE, to improve realism, usability and decision-making. These include:

    • The FPV Drone Simulator, combining real FPV headsets and controllers with virtual quadcopters for immersive unmanned system training. 
    • AI for Constructive Simulation, using natural language-driven scenario generation and intelligent agents for smarter, easier-to-use, constructive simulation.
    • The AGIL® Counter-UAS Simulation System, developed by ST Engineering and using MAK ONE, which offers AI-assisted training for tactical decision-making and threat neutralization across C-UAS operations.
    • VR-Forces Wargaming with ST Engineering’s Mission Analytics and Review System (MARS), enabling strategic VR-Forces scenario analysis through session recordings and real-time video analytics. 
    • Cervus’ Forge platform, showcasing scalable simulation and analytics, accelerating experimentation and decision-making with real-time insights from complex VR-Forces scenarios, powered by the Hive analytics engine.
    • MAK FIRES, delivering realistic, on-the-go Call for Fire training for forward observers and fire support teams.

    Visit MAK at Booths 1221 and 1123 from December 1 to 4 at the Orange County Convention Center in Orlando, Florida. MAK will also host a MAK ONE User Group on December 2, from 8:30AM–11:30 AM at the Rosen Centre Hotel in Salon 3/4. Open to all I/ITSEC attendees, this session will showcase presentations from MAK ONE users worldwide, highlighting how they are leveraging the platform for real-world projects. 

    To learn more about the MAK ONE suite of simulation software or schedule a demonstration, click here. 

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    media contacts: 
    Morgan McElroy
    Marketing Director
    MAK Technologies
    Email: mmcelroy@mak.com

    Rula Malky
    ST Engineering North America
    Email: Rula.MALKY@stengg.us


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  • Hull Royal Infirmary to offer ‘revolutionary’ spinal surgery

    Hull Royal Infirmary to offer ‘revolutionary’ spinal surgery

    A “revolutionary” keyhole surgery is coming to Hull for spinal operations, NHS officials said.

    Hull Royal Infirmary’s neurosurgeons will be able to perform endoscopic spine surgery using a small probe and camera through a keyhole incision.

    It has…

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  • Valuable medieval jug set for British Museum loan from Luton

    Valuable medieval jug set for British Museum loan from Luton

    A 14th Century jug estimated to be worth up to £1m could go on loan from Luton to the British Museum.

    The bronze Wenlok Jug is set to be lent by Stockwood Discovery Centre to the London museum, subject to the local authority’s agreement.

    It was…

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  • Views from the AEC data lake

    Views from the AEC data lake

    We use technologies like cookies to store and/or access device information. We do this to improve browsing experience and to show (non-) personalised ads. Consenting to these technologies will allow us to process data such as browsing…

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  • ‘It isn’t seen as a big deal’ – The Irish Times

    ‘It isn’t seen as a big deal’ – The Irish Times

    Everyone knows that alcohol can cause weight gain, particularly beer, sugary cocktails and creamy liqueurs. But while the most likely action for anyone trying to lose a few pounds would be to cut down on the amount of alcoholic drinks they…

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