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UCLA Health: AI's Double-Edged Impact on Neurological Care - Tool for Innovation or a Source of Bias?
LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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AI's double-edged impact on neurological care: A tool for Innovation or a source of bias?
Researchers call for safeguards to prevent deepening health disparities in brain disease diagnoses
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As artificial intelligence's role in healthcare rapidly expands, a comprehensive new report co-authored by UCLA Health states that the same technology that can help doctors detect strokes or seizures could also worsen health disparities unless proper safeguards are in place.
The report (https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214356),
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LOS ANGELES, California, Nov. 21 (TNSjou) -- The UCLA Health issued the following news release:
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AI's double-edged impact on neurological care: A tool for Innovation or a source of bias?
Researchers call for safeguards to prevent deepening health disparities in brain disease diagnoses
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As artificial intelligence's role in healthcare rapidly expands, a comprehensive new report co-authored by UCLA Health states that the same technology that can help doctors detect strokes or seizures could also worsen health disparities unless proper safeguards are in place.
The report (https://www.neurology.org/doi/10.1212/WNL.0000000000214356),published in the journal Neurology, the medical journal of the American Academy of Neurology, examined AI's growing role in neurological care. While the technology has already shown benefits such as allowing doctors to make faster decisions in classifying brain tumors or analyzing stroke imaging, researchers say AI's reliance on large datasets poses a risk for patients in vulnerable populations who are already underrepresented in research and underdiagnosed.
At the same time, AI presents potential to allow for healthcare providers in resourcelimited settings to recognize early signs of neurological diseases based on clinical notes, for clinics to improve enrollment of underrepresented groups in research studies, or for health systems to ensure all patient groups are receiving high quality care and improved health outcomes.
"That means that AI could help doctors in areas with a shortage of neurologists to recognize neurological diseases months earlier, ensure medications match what patients can afford, automatically write medication instructions in the patient's primary language and flag when certain populations are being systematically excluded from clinical trials," said the study's senior author Dr. Adys Mendizabal, a neurologist and health services investigator at UCLA Health. "The technology exists. We just need to build it with equity as the foundation."
Consulting with experts in healthcare, AI experts, Food and Drug Administration officials and one AI company, Mendizabal and researchers from nine other universities identified both the benefits and pitfalls of AI implementation in neurological care and created three guiding principles for future implementation:
* Diverse perspectives must shape AI development: healthcare institutions must involve community advisory boards reflecting the demographics of populations they serve to ensure AI tools are culturally sensitive and linguistically appropriate.
* AI education for neurologists: researchers must understand AI is not an infallible source of information and should be trained to recognize potential biases in algorithmic outputs.
* Strong governance: Independent oversight with clear accountability must be established to monitor AI performance, investigate failures and give patients the ability to report concerns or delete their health care data.
Investigators said the governance of AI must evolve continuously alongside the technology itself, requiring constant collaboration between government regulators, healthcare institutions, AI developers and patients.
"We are at a critical moment," Mendizabal said. "The decisions we make now on how to develop and deploy AI in healthcare will determine whether this technology becomes a force for equity or another barrier to care."
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Original text here: https://www.uclahealth.org/news/release/ais-double-edged-impact-neurological-care-tool-innovation-or
[Category: Medical]
Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Maintain Positive Outlook on Sustainable Investing
NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Maintain Positive Outlook on Sustainable Investing
* Majority of asset owners (86%) and asset managers (79%) expect proportion of sustainable assets to increase over next two years
* Concerns rising around data availability, regulatory guidance and political uncertainty compared to a year ago
* Sustainability seen by institutional investors as a differentiator and important to
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NEW YORK, Nov. 21 (TNSxrep) -- Morgan Stanley, a multinational financial services corporation, issued the following news release:
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Morgan Stanley Sustainable Signals: Global Survey Shows Institutional Investors Maintain Positive Outlook on Sustainable Investing
* Majority of asset owners (86%) and asset managers (79%) expect proportion of sustainable assets to increase over next two years
* Concerns rising around data availability, regulatory guidance and political uncertainty compared to a year ago
* Sustainability seen by institutional investors as a differentiator and important tomanaging investment risk
* Physical climate risks expected to have a major impact on asset prices in next five years, with climate adaptation solutions now ranking among top priorities
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The majority of asset owners and managers globally expect allocations to sustainable funds to increase in the next two years, according to a new "Sustainable Signals" report by the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing. Conducted in August and September 2025, the survey polled more than 900 institutional investors across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific - all of whom currently or plan to practice sustainable investing - to assess attitudes, motivations and emerging trends in the space.
When asked about the allocation of their assets to sustainable funds over the next two years, 86% of asset owners said they expect the proportion to grow, a six percent increase from 2024. This is similar to asset manager expectations, as 79% anticipate an increase in AUM over the same period. Asset owners cited strong financial performance of sustainable investments as their top reason for the expected increase, followed by the established track record of sustainable investing. For asset managers, the growth in AUM is expected to come from existing clients increasing their allocations, with further potential for new mandates and first-time allocations.
"In our latest global survey of institutional investors, the majority expect to increase their proportion of assets in sustainable funds - with financial performance and a maturing track record driving these allocations," said Jessica Alsford, Chief Sustainability Officer and Chair of the Institute for Sustainable Investing at Morgan Stanley. "Similar to individual investors and corporates surveyed in this year's Sustainable Signals series, asset owners and asset managers anticipate growing impacts from climate risk in the coming years and are aligning their priorities to mitigate these challenges."
Both asset owners and managers share growing concerns around external factors impacting sustainable investing. In 2025, respondents were more likely to rate a range of concerns as very significant (38%) compared to the year before (25%). Data availability and consistency remains the most significant issue, followed by regulatory guidance and political uncertainty.
Additional findings from the survey include:
* Key Differentiator - Asset managers and asset owners see sustainable investment options as a key differentiator when awarding or winning mandates. Over 80% of both groups also see sustainability as an important part of managing investment risks.
* Climate Risk - Over 75% of institutional investors expect physical climate risk to have a "major impact" on asset prices in the next five years. Accordingly, more than half of respondents deem climate resilience a core part of their risk-return model for sustainable investments.
* Top Investment Priorities - Investors remain focused on emissions-related solutions across regions, with energy efficiency and renewable energy ranked as the top two investment priorities for investors globally. Climate adaptation now ranks third, up from sixth in 2024.
The Sustainable Signals series was launched in 2015 and measures the views of individual investors, institutional investors and corporates on sustainable investing. View the full results of the latest survey here.
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About Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley (NYSE: MS) is a leading global financial services firm providing a wide range of investment banking, securities, wealth management and investment management services. With offices in 42 countries, the Firm's employees serve clients worldwide including corporations, governments, institutions and individuals. For further information about Morgan Stanley, please visit www.morganstanley.com.
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About Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing
The Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing (The Institute), established in 2013, aims to accelerate the growth and adoption of sustainable finance across capital markets. The Institute produces thought leadership and develops partnerships and programs to inform and empower clients, investors and the next generation of sustainability leaders. For more information about the Morgan Stanley Institute for Sustainable Investing, visit www.morganstanley.com/sustainableinvesting.
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Disclosures:
This material was published in November 2025 and has been prepared for informational purposes only and is not a solicitation of any offer to buy or sell any security or other financial instrument or to participate in any trading strategy. This material was not prepared by the Morgan Stanley Research Department and is not a Research Report as defined under FINRA regulations. This material does not provide individually tailored investment advice. It has been prepared without regard to the individual financial circumstances and objectives of persons who receive it.
Morgan Stanley Smith Barney LLC and Morgan Stanley & Co. LLC (collectively, "Morgan Stanley"), Members SIPC, recommend that recipients should determine, in consultation with their own investment, legal, tax, regulatory and accounting advisors, the economic risks and merits, as well as the legal, tax, regulatory and accounting characteristics and consequences, of the transaction or strategy referenced in any materials. The appropriateness of a particular investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Morgan Stanley, its affiliates, employees and Morgan Stanley Financial Advisors do not provide tax, accounting or legal advice. Individuals should consult their tax advisor for matters involving taxation and tax planning, and their attorney for matters involving legal matters.
Past performance is not a guarantee or indicative of future performance. Historical data shown represents past performance and does not guarantee comparable future results. Certain statements herein may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements are not historical facts or statements of current conditions, but instead are based on management's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These statements are not guarantees of future results or occurrences and involve certain known and unknown risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict and are often beyond our control. In addition, this report contains statements based on hypothetical scenarios and assumptions, which may not occur or differ significantly from actual events, and these statements should not necessarily be viewed as being representative of current or actual risk or forecasts of expected risk. Actual results and financial conditions may differ materially from those included in these statements due to a variety of factors. Any forward-looking statements made by or on behalf of Morgan Stanley speak only as to the date they are made, and Morgan Stanley does not undertake to update forward-looking statements to reflect the impact of circumstances or events that arise after the date the forward-looking statements were made. Because of their narrow focus, sector investments tend to be more volatile than investments that diversify across many sectors and companies.
Diversification does not guarantee a profit or protect against loss in declining markets.
Certain portfolios may include investment holdings deemed Environmental, Social and Governance ("ESG") investments. For reference, environmental ("E") factors can include, but are not limited to, climate change, pollution, waste, and how an issuer protects and/ or conserves natural resources. Social ("S") factors can include, but not are not limited to, how an issuer manages its relationships with individuals, such as its employees, shareholders, and customers as well as its community. Governance ("G") factors can include, but are not limited to, how an issuer operates, such as its leadership composition, pay and incentive structures, internal controls, and the rights of equity and debt holders. You should carefully review an investment product's prospectus or other offering documents, disclosures and/or marketing material to learn more about how it incorporates ESG factors into its investment strategy.
ESG investments may also be referred to as sustainable investments, impact aware investments, socially responsible investments or diversity, equity, and inclusion ("DEI") investments. It is important to understand there are inconsistent ESG definitions and criteria within the industry, as well as multiple ESG ratings providers that provide ESG ratings of the same subject companies and/or securities that vary among the providers. This is due to a current lack of consistent global reporting and auditing standards as well as differences in definitions, methodologies, processes, data sources and subjectivity among ESG rating providers when determining a rating. Certain issuers of investments including, but not limited to, separately managed accounts (SMAs), mutual funds and exchange-traded funds (ETFs) may have differing and inconsistent views concerning ESG criteria where the ESG claims made in offering documents or other literature may overstate ESG impact. Further, socially responsible norms vary by region, and an issuer's ESG practices or Morgan Stanley's assessment of an issuer's ESG practices can change over time.
Portfolios that include investment holdings deemed ESG investments or that employ ESG screening criteria as part of an overall strategy may experience performance that is lower or higher than a portfolio not employing such practices. Portfolios with ESG restrictions and strategies as well as ESG investments may not be able to take advantage of the same opportunities or market trends as portfolios where ESG criteria is not applied. There is no assurance that an ESG investing strategy or techniques employed will be successful. Past performance is not a guarantee or a dependable measure of future results. For risks related to a specific fund, please refer to the fund's prospectus or summary prospectus.
Investment managers can have different approaches to ESG and can offer strategies that differ from the strategies offered by other investment managers with respect to the same theme or topic. Additionally, when evaluating investments, an investment manager is dependent upon information and data that may be incomplete, inaccurate or unavailable, which could cause the manager to incorrectly assess an investment's ESG characteristics or performance. Such data or information may be obtained through voluntary or third-party reporting. Morgan Stanley does not verify that such information and data is accurate and makes no representation or warranty as to its accuracy, timeliness, or completeness when evaluating an issuer. This can cause Morgan Stanley to incorrectly assess an issuer's business practices with respect to its ESG practices. As a result, it is difficult to compare ESG investment products.
The appropriateness of a particular ESG investment or strategy will depend on an investor's individual circumstances and objectives. Principal value and return of an investment will fluctuate with changes in market conditions.
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Original text here: https://www.morganstanley.com/press-releases/morgan-stanley-sustainable-signals
[Category: BizFinancial Services]
Lubrizol Drives Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Coatings Market
WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Drives Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Coatings Market
Lubrizol continues to strengthen its commitment to the Asia Pacific region by delivering a robust portfolio of innovative dispersant, wax additive, and resin technologies designed to help formulators of coatings, inks, and packaging applications meet and exceed their sustainability goals.
With a focus on enabling environmentally responsible solutions, Lubrizol is actively launching multiple new products across its key
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WICKLIFFE, Ohio, Nov. 21 -- Lubrizol Corp., a Berkshire Hathaway company, issued the following news:
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Lubrizol Drives Sustainable Innovation in Asia Pacific Coatings Market
Lubrizol continues to strengthen its commitment to the Asia Pacific region by delivering a robust portfolio of innovative dispersant, wax additive, and resin technologies designed to help formulators of coatings, inks, and packaging applications meet and exceed their sustainability goals.
With a focus on enabling environmentally responsible solutions, Lubrizol is actively launching multiple new products across its keytechnology platforms. These include:
* Dispersants: Lubrizol's broad portfolio of Solsperse(TM) Hyperdispersants include water-based, 100% active and bio-based options, with continuous innovations that offer formulators enhanced performance while reducing environmental impact.
* Wax Additives: The robust line of Lanco(TM) Surface Modifiers includes innovative PTFE-free wax additive technologies that provide high-performance surface protection and durability, while supporting sustainability initiatives by eliminating fluorinated materials. Products are available in micronized, dispersed or emulsion form.
* Resins: With recent innovations to Lubrizol's Carbobond(TM) and Hycar(R) Acrylic Resins portfolio, coating formulators have solutions for medical packaging applications, with an excellent balance of barrier properties and processing ease (compliant with today's regulatory landscape while meeting performance needs). New, water-based Carboset(R) Acrylic Resin innovations are expanding their value beyond paints and coatings, enabling formulators to deliver sustainable solutions for food and packaging applications. Aptalon(TM) Polyamide Polyurethanes are high renewable, water-based dispersions that can deliver a step change in performance while enabling sustainability benefits in formulated coatings.
"Our technologies are engineered to help coating and ink formulators meet evolving environmental standards and consumer expectations," said Justin Chen, Business Director, AP. "We're proud to offer solutions that not only perform but also contribute to a more sustainable future for the coatings industry."
"By investing in local innovation, sourcing, and manufacturing capabilities, we're reinforcing our 'local-for-local' strategy--ensuring that our growth in the Asia Pacific region is rooted in supporting local customers with locally produced, high-performance, and sustainable solutions", adds Marco Fay, Global VP, Performance Coatings.
Lubrizol's continued investment in the Asia Pacific market reflects its dedication to supporting local customers with advanced technologies and technical expertise. By aligning innovation with sustainability, Lubrizol empowers formulators to create coatings and inks that meet stringent regulatory requirements and growing consumer demand for eco-conscious products.
For more information, visit https://cn.lubrizol.com/industries/coatings.
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About The Lubrizol Corporation
Lubrizol, a Berkshire Hathaway company, is a science-based company whose specialty chemistry delivers sustainable solutions to advance mobility, improve well-being and enhance modern life. Every day, the innovators of Lubrizol strive to create extraordinary value for customers at the intersection of science, market needs and business success, driving discovery and creating breakthrough solutions that enhance life and make the world work better. Founded in 1928, Lubrizol has global reach and local presence, with more than 100 manufacturing facilities, sales and technical offices and more than 7,000 employees around the world. For more information, visit www.Lubrizol.com.
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Original text here: https://www.lubrizol.com/company/news/2025/11/lubrizol-drives-sustainable-innovation-in-asia-pacific-coatings-market
[Category: BizChemicals]
IDC: India's PC Market Hits Record High 4.9 Million Units Shipped in Q3 2025, Driven by AI and Festive Demand
NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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IDC: India's PC Market Hits Record High 4.9 Million Units Shipped in Q3 2025, Driven by AI and Festive Demand
INDIA, 20 November 2025 - India's traditional PC market--including desktops, notebooks, and workstations--recorded a strong 10.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth in Q3 2025, with shipments reaching 4.9 million units. This marks the market's highest-ever quarterly performance, surpassing the previous record of 4.5 million units shipped
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NEEDHAM, Massachusetts, Nov. 21 -- International Data Corp., a provider of market intelligence and advisory services, issued the following news release:
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IDC: India's PC Market Hits Record High 4.9 Million Units Shipped in Q3 2025, Driven by AI and Festive Demand
INDIA, 20 November 2025 - India's traditional PC market--including desktops, notebooks, and workstations--recorded a strong 10.1% year-over-year (YoY) growth in Q3 2025, with shipments reaching 4.9 million units. This marks the market's highest-ever quarterly performance, surpassing the previous record of 4.5 million units shippedin Q3 2024, according to data from the International Data Corporation (IDC) Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker.
Strong Growth Across All PC Categories in Q3 2025
All three PC categories witnessed strong YoY growth in Q3 2025:
* Notebooks, the largest segment, grew 9.5% YoY.
* Desktops registered a solid 11.6% YoY increase.
* Workstations led with the highest growth at 14.2% YoY.
The premium notebook category (priced above US$1,000) rose 8.5% YoY, fuelled by sustained demand for high-performance devices across both consumer and enterprise segments.
AI-enabled notebooks maintained their sharp growth trajectory, with shipments soaring 126.5% YoY. Basic AI notebooks--powered by hardware-based AI features--accounted for 85.9% of total AI notebook shipments, supported by aggressive discounts and cashback offers. Meanwhile, next-generation AI notebooks are rapidly gaining momentum, surpassing the 100,000-unit shipment mark for the first time in a single quarter.
Commercial Segment Fuels Growth as Consumer Demand Skyrockets
The market saw balanced momentum across both commercial and consumer segments in Q3 2025. The commercial segment grew 11.4% YoY, driven by ongoing enterprise refresh cycles and robust demand from small and medium businesses (SMBs), which grew 18.8% and 13.1% YoY, respectively.
The consumer segment reached new heights, with vendors front-loading shipments ahead of the early festive season. Consumer PC shipments hit a record 2.8 million units, marking the segment's highest-ever quarterly performance. Notebooks dominated in the e-tail channel, which achieved its best quarter yet with 997,000 units shipped.
"PC shipments surged in the consumer segment as demand strengthened across all channels," said Bharath Shenoy, research manager, IDC India & South Asia. "Consumer buying patterns have shifted, with many postponing purchases after the back-to-school season to capitalize on deep discounts during e-tail festivals. This trend prompted vendors to scale back Q2 shipments and build up inventory for Q3's major sales events, which unfolded in three waves from late September to early November. To maintain parity, several vendors also aligned offline pricing with online offers."
Table: Top 5 Company Highlights
HP Inc. led India's overall PC market in Q3 2025 with a 26.6% share, securing the top position in both the consumer and commercial segments. The company dominated the commercial segment with a 34.6% share, supported by strong enterprise and SMB demand. However, its consumer segment declined 10.4% YoY, impacted by intense competition across both premium and entry-level price bands. Additionally, HP's transition from the Pavilion series to the new OmniBook lineup is taking time to gain the desired traction in the market.
Lenovo retained the second position in India's overall PC market in Q3 2025 with an 18% share. The company's consumer segment grew 14.3% YoY, supported by aggressive offers, discounts, and cashback promotions during festive e-tail sales. Its commercial segment also expanded 14.5% YoY, driven by strong momentum in the small office (SO) segment, where Lenovo led the market with an impressive 46.9% YoY growth.
Acer Group ranked third in India's overall PC market in Q3 2025 with a 15% share. In the consumer segment, growth was fueled by an aggressive e-tail push, particularly for entry-level notebooks. The company's commercial segment also expanded 4.1% YoY, as Acer led the commercial desktop category with a 33.1% share, supported by strong demand from government and enterprise orders.
Dell Technologies ranked fourth in India's overall PC market in Q3 2025 with a 14.6% share. After a few challenging quarters, Dell performed better in the consumer segment, capturing a 10.3% share, supported by strong channel push and leaner starting inventory. The company also delivered steady growth in the commercial segment, recording a 6.9% YoY increase driven by healthy enterprise demand.
Asus held the fifth position in India's overall PC market in Q3 2025 with a 10.2% share. With a balanced presence across offline and online channels, Asus ranked second in the consumer segment with a 15.9% share, trailing only HP. The company also recorded its best-ever commercial quarter, shipping over 64,000 units, primarily driven by strong demand from the SMB segment.
Outlook for PC Market Remains Positive Amid Enterprise Demand and Government Initiatives. Commenting on the market outlook, Navkendar Singh, associate vice president, Devices Research, IDC India, South Asia & ANZ, said: "Despite a series of strong quarters, Windows refresh orders are expected to remain healthy over the coming quarters, as several pending deployments are yet to be completed. However, aggressive channel push could lead to inventory corrections within the SMB segment, while processor supply constraints may cause minor shipment delays. On the consumer side, short-term adjustments are likely due to elevated channel inventory, but overall demand for consumer notebooks remains resilient and is expected to stay strong through the first half of 2026."
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Notes:
* Shipments include shipments to distribution channels or end-users. OEM sales are counted under the company/brand under which they are sold.
* Enterprise segment refers to all companies with 500 or above employees, and SMBs are referred to companies below 500 employees.
* Traditional PCs include Desktops, Notebooks, and Workstations and do not include Tablets or x86 Servers. Detachable Tablets and Slate Tablets are part of the Personal Computing Device Tracker but are not addressed in this press release.
For more information about this report, trends, or questions for analysts, please contact Bharath Shenoy , Research Manager - Devices Research at bshenoy@idc.com or Navkendar Singh , AVP - Devices Research at nsingh@idc.com or Michael de la Cruz mdelacruz@idc.com . You can also follow IDC India's Twitter and LinkedIn pages for regular updates on IDC's research & events.
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About IDC Trackers
IDC Tracker products provide accurate and timely market size, vendor share, and forecasts for hundreds of technology markets from more than 100 countries around the globe. Using proprietary tools and research processes, IDC's Trackers are updated on a semiannual, quarterly, and monthly basis. Tracker results are delivered to clients in user-friendly Excel deliverables and on-line query tools.
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About IDC
International Data Corporation (IDC) is the premier global provider of market intelligence, advisory services, and events for the information technology, telecommunications, and consumer technology markets. With more than 1,300 analysts worldwide, IDC offers global, regional, and local expertise on technology and industry opportunities and trends in over 110 countries. IDC's analysis and insight helps IT professionals, business executives, and the investment community to make fact-based technology decisions and to achieve their key business objectives. Founded in 1964, IDC is the world's leading tech media, data and marketing services company. To learn more about IDC, please visit www.idc.com/ap. Follow IDC on Twitter at @IDCAP and LinkedIn. Subscribe to the IDC Blog for industry news and insights.
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[Category: BizConsulting]
IBM and Cisco Announce Plans to Build a Network of Large-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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IBM and Cisco Announce Plans to Build a Network of Large-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
News Summary:
* New collaboration plans to unite strengths of both leaders to design a connected network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, targeted by early 2030s
* Companies plan to deliver an initial demonstration of multiple networked quantum computers within five years
* Distributed quantum network could lay groundwork towards quantum computing internet defined by quantum
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SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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IBM and Cisco Announce Plans to Build a Network of Large-Scale, Fault-Tolerant Quantum Computers
News Summary:
* New collaboration plans to unite strengths of both leaders to design a connected network of large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, targeted by early 2030s
* Companies plan to deliver an initial demonstration of multiple networked quantum computers within five years
* Distributed quantum network could lay groundwork towards quantum computing internet defined by quantumcomputers, sensors, and communication in the late 2030s
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Today, IBM (NYSE: IBM) and Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) announced an intention to collaborate on the groundwork for networked distributed quantum computing, to be realized as soon as the early 2030s. By combining IBM's leadership in building useful quantum computers with Cisco's quantum networking innovations, the companies plan to explore how to scale large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers beyond IBM's ambitious roadmap. Additionally, they will work to solve fundamental challenges towards a quantum computing internet.
Within five years, IBM and Cisco will aim to demonstrate the first proof-of-concept for a network that combines individual, large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers, enabling them to work together to run computations over tens to hundreds of thousands of qubits. This network would allow problems to be run with potentially trillions of quantum gates, the fundamental entangling operations required for transformative quantum applications such as massive optimization problems, or the design of complex materials and medicines.
"At IBM, our roadmap includes plans to deliver large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers before the end of the decade," said Jay Gambetta, Director of IBM Research and IBM Fellow. "By working with Cisco to explore how to link multiple quantum computers like these together into a distributed network, we will pursue how to further scale quantum's computational power. And as we build the future of compute, our vision will push the frontiers of what quantum computers can do within a larger high-performance computing architecture."
"Getting quantum computing to useful scale is not just about building bigger individual machines, it is also about connecting them together," said Vijoy Pandey, GM/SVP at Outshift by Cisco. "IBM is building quantum computers with aggressive roadmaps for scale-up, and we are bringing quantum networking that enables scale-out. Together, we are solving this as a complete system problem, including the hardware to connect quantum computers, the software to run computations across them, and the networking intelligence that makes them work."
Scaling a Distributed Quantum Computing Network
IBM and Cisco intend to explore the development of quantum hardware and software that could physically link many large-scale, fault-tolerant quantum computers together to form networked distributed quantum computing.
The companies are targeting an initial proof-of-concept demonstration by the end of 2030, for which they plan to entangle qubits from multiple separate quantum computers located in distinct cryogenic environments. Doing so will require the companies to invent new connections, including microwave-optical transducers and a supporting software stack.
The Cisco vision for a quantum data center introduces an architecture for quantum networking infrastructure that could make distributed quantum computing a reality in the near future. This vision includes a complete hardware and software stack that aims to preserve fragile quantum states, distribute entanglement resources, facilitate teleportation between quantum computers, and synchronize operations with sub-nanosecond precision.
To scale beyond linking two quantum computers that are separate but physically close, IBM and Cisco are planning to explore how to transmit qubits over longer distances, such as between buildings or data centers. To achieve this, the companies will explore optical-photon and microwave-optical transducer technologies, as well as investigate how they can be incorporated into a quantum network to transfer quantum information as needed.
Linking together multiple quantum computers will require an appropriate interface. IBM plans to build a quantum networking unit (QNU) to serve as the interface to a quantum processing unit (QPU), with the explicit task of taking stationary quantum information in the QPU and converting it into "flying" quantum information through the QNU to then be further linked across potentially multiple quantum computers through a network.
Cisco's quantum network would aim to distribute the entanglements to arbitrary pairs of these QNUs on an on-demand basis to drive the quantum information transfer required for a given quantum algorithm or application. Towards this goal, Cisco is developing a high-speed software protocol framework that can continuously and dynamically reconfigure network paths so entanglements could be distributed to the QNUs when they are done with their partial computations.
Together, the companies plan to investigate how a network bridge, comprised of novel hardware and open-source software, could use Cisco quantum network nodes to link many IBM QPUs within a data center through its QNU interface. In the future, this approach could be extended to link QPUs across multiple data centers. This would scale a larger quantum network across even larger distances to form the groundwork for a future quantum computing internet.
IBM quantum computers linked by this architecture could facilitate massively computationally demanding workloads, including those that require high-performance computing resources as part of a quantum-centric supercomputing framework.
Towards this vision, IBM is also working with the Superconducting Quantum Materials and Systems Center (SQMS), led by Fermi National Accelerator Laboratory, in its role as a member of four of the U.S. Department of Energy National Quantum Information Science and Research Centers. Together, IBM and SQMS intend to investigate how many QNUs could be used within quantum data centers, and they are planning an initial demonstration of multiple connected QPUs within the next three years.
The Foundation of a Quantum Computing Internet
Building a distributed and scalable quantum computing network will create a pathway towards an exponentially large computational space and enable the expansion of diverse technologies, which could begin to form a future quantum computing internet by the late 2030s.
A quantum computing internet provides a future where many distributed quantum-based technologies, such as quantum computers, quantum sensors, and quantum communications are connected and share information across distances, such as a metro region and eventually, at a planetary scale. This bold vision could facilitate new possibilities such as ultra-secure communications, or precise monitoring of climate, weather, and seismic activity.
As another part of their current intention to collaborate, IBM and Cisco plan to co-fund academic research and collaborative projects to advance the broader quantum ecosystem, following a long history of fostering research in academic and national labs.
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About IBM
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Thousands of governments and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity and service.
For more information, visit https://research.ibm.com.
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About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on The Newsroom and follow us on X at @Cisco.
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First Mid Ag Services Continues to Deliver Research to Support Local Farmers
MATTOON, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSxrep) -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Continues to Deliver Research to Support Local Farmers
Agronomic Partners Seed Research Program Distributes Annual 4th Quarter Data
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First Mid Ag Services, a division of First Mid Wealth Management, has released its annual third-party seed research results, offering farmers essential insights following one of the most variable growing seasons in recent years. With test plots throughout Illinois and into Western Indiana, the company continues to provide unbiased, regionally
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MATTOON, Illinois, Nov. 21 (TNSxrep) -- First Mid Bancshares issued the following news release:
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First Mid Ag Services Continues to Deliver Research to Support Local Farmers
Agronomic Partners Seed Research Program Distributes Annual 4th Quarter Data
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First Mid Ag Services, a division of First Mid Wealth Management, has released its annual third-party seed research results, offering farmers essential insights following one of the most variable growing seasons in recent years. With test plots throughout Illinois and into Western Indiana, the company continues to provide unbiased, regionallyrelevant seed performance data to support farmers' seed selection decisions for the year ahead.
This year's growing season placed an even greater spotlight on the importance of choosing the right hybrids and varieties. According to Reid Lichty, Farm Manager and Agronomic Testing Coordinator at First Mid Ag Services, 2025 presented farmers with a unique combination of weather extremes that significantly influenced yield outcomes.
"This year's growing season has been challenging. In the spring, we saw heavy rainfall that delayed planting in some areas, followed by drought conditions across most of the state from late summer into fall," stated Lichty. "Good yields were dependent on whether you were in the right area when the rain finally did come. Unlike the 2024 season, the aphid pressure wasn't as noticeable, but Southern Rust disease took a toll in many areas. This year's plot results have been all over the board. As usual, a few hybrids and varieties stood out, but there was no clear-cut winner over multiple areas. It really showed that certain hybrids and varieties work consistently in one area and not another, and just how important the correct seed choice for different soil types matters."
Each year, First Mid Ag Services partners with growers across its footprint to plant, monitor, and harvest replicated and strip plots. The aggregated results, used by clients and growers across the Midwest, underscore how regional weather patterns drive performance differences among seed products.
"The value of independent data continues to grow," said Brian Thompson, President of First Mid Ag Services. "Our ability to test hybrids and varieties across such diverse geographies allows farmers to evaluate products in conditions similar to their own, especially in volatile weather years like this one."
The annual results are available in Illinois AgriNews and on the First Mid Ag Services website, where thousands of growers reference the information each year. The publication includes two to three years of performance history, helping farmers identify stable, longer-term trends beyond a single growing season.
First Mid Ag Services manages, brokers, and values Midwest farmland and provides agricultural consultation services, primarily in Illinois and surrounding states. With six regional offices in Bloomington (Principal Real Estate Office), Decatur, Kankakee, Mattoon, Peoria, and Springfield, the team includes 25 farm managers/Illinois licensed real estate brokers who combine their unique skill sets to represent the absentee farmland owners they serve. Visit www.firstmidag.com to learn more.
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About First Mid Bancshares, Inc.: First Mid Bancshares, Inc. is the parent company of First Mid Bank & Trust, N.A., First Mid Insurance Group, and First Mid Wealth Management Company. First Mid is a $7.8 billion community-focused organization that provides financial services including banking, insurance, wealth management, brokerage, and ag services through a network of locations in Illinois, Missouri, Texas, and Wisconsin, and a loan production office in Indiana. Together, our First Mid team takes great pride in providing solutions and services to our customers and communities and has done so since 1865. This year, we proudly celebrate our 160th anniversary, marking a long history of dedication and service. More information about the Company is available on our website at www.firstmid.com. Our stock is traded in The NASDAQ Stock Market LLC under the ticker symbol "FMBH". Member FDIC | Equal Housing Lender.
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Cisco Invests in Spatial Intelligence Pioneer World Labs
SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Cisco Invests in Spatial Intelligence Pioneer World Labs
World Labs is redefining what's possible by giving AI the ability to generate, reason within, and interact with 3D worlds
News Summary
* Cisco Investments is investing in World Labs, which aims to accelerate the development of Large World Models (LWMs) that enable AI systems that can perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world in 3D.
* World Labs is at the frontier of spatial intelligence, developing foundational
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SAN JOSE, California, Nov. 21 -- Cisco Systems issued the following news release on Nov. 20, 2025:
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Cisco Invests in Spatial Intelligence Pioneer World Labs
World Labs is redefining what's possible by giving AI the ability to generate, reason within, and interact with 3D worlds
News Summary
* Cisco Investments is investing in World Labs, which aims to accelerate the development of Large World Models (LWMs) that enable AI systems that can perceive, understand, and interact with the physical world in 3D.
* World Labs is at the frontier of spatial intelligence, developing foundationalAI models that bridge the gap between virtual and real-world environments.
* This investment underscores Cisco's role as the critical infrastructure provider for the AI era.
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Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) today announced that Cisco Investments, its venture capital arm, is investing in World Labs Technologies, Inc., a spatial intelligence AI startup. Founded by Dr. Fei-Fei Li, a renowned computer vision pioneer often called the "godmother of AI," World Labs is driving the next paradigm shift in artificial intelligence. The company enables machines to understand and interact with 3D environments using human-like spatial intelligence, with the potential to transform industries such as gaming and robotics. This marks World Lab's largest strategic investment to date.
"The next great platform evolution in AI will be built around spatial intelligence," said Jeetu Patel, President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. "By joining Fei-Fei and the world-class World Labs team on this journey, we are accelerating the development of a future where AI takes an active role in the physical environment with agents and devices capable of transforming industries, augmenting human capacity, and driving massive gains in productivity."
"World Labs is driven by a single passion: advancing AI to augment human potential and deliver real-world impact," said Fei-Fei Li, Co-founder and CEO, World Labs. "Cisco's leadership in secure, scalable infrastructure is a critical enabler for the next generation of AI and the evolution of physical AI. We are thrilled to work with them as we bring our vision to life."
"The evolution of AI from linguistic intelligence to spatial intelligence marks the next revolutionary leap, as models move beyond understanding language to reasoning about, generating, and interacting with the physical world. World Labs is pioneering this frontier with Large World Models," said Martin Casado, General Partner at a16z. "We've long shared Fei-Fei's vision for spatial intelligence and see huge potential for changing how AI engages with the world. Cisco's investment reflects the importance of secure, scalable infrastructure in advancing this new era of AI."
This strategic investment in World Labs underscores Cisco's commitment to its multi-pronged innovation strategy encompassing R&D, investments, M&A, and strategic partnerships across the AI landscape. By supporting World Labs' pioneering work in developing LWMs, Cisco continues to reinforce its role as the critical infrastructure provider for the AI era, empowering customers globally to harness the power of secure, reliable, and trustworthy AI across digital and physical applications.
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About Cisco
Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO) is the worldwide technology leader that is revolutionizing the way organizations connect and protect in the AI era. For more than 40 years, Cisco has securely connected the world. With its industry leading AI-powered solutions and services, Cisco enables its customers, partners and communities to unlock innovation, enhance productivity and strengthen digital resilience. With purpose at its core, Cisco remains committed to creating a more connected and inclusive future for all. Discover more on the Cisco Newsroom.
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