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Elsevier Expands LeapSpace™ with New Agentic Capabilities for Tasks Across the Complete Research Workflow

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Writing Coach, Claim Radar, and Compare Tables go live from today – grounded in the world’s leading scientific knowledge base of 20+ million peer-reviewed articles and books, and 100+ million scientific records

LONDON, June 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Elsevier is expanding LeapSpace, the research-grade AI workspace, with new agentic capabilities that help researchers carry out an even greater range of tasks within their complex workflow to drive better outcomes with confidence.

Designed specifically for the end-to-end research workflow, LeapSpace accelerates discovery, helps researchers calibrate the strength of the evidence and supports critical thinking. LeapSpace draws on 20+ million full-text peer-reviewed articles and books from Elsevier and over 1,000 new content licensing partners – including Emerald Publishing, IOP Publishing, NEJM Group, and Sage Publishing – as well as 100+ million scientific records from 7,000+ publishers on Scopus. Results are grounded in peer-reviewed literature, citations are traceable to sources, Trust Cards help researchers calibrate the strength of evidence, and the researcher remains in control, with every recommended change requiring approval. No assumption is hidden; each output is verifiable.

General-purpose AI tools can generate text, summarize articles and automate some tasks. But researchers require something more demanding: the latest trusted peer-reviewed content, verifiable citations, transparent reasoning, research integrity safeguards, and enterprise-grade security and privacy. This is what LeapSpace is built for – not just better at the same task but a different standard of evidence entirely.

Built with research-grade AI, LeapSpace is already delivering results for thousands of researchers around the world: 97% report time savings, with more than half saving over 50% of their research time.¹ LeapSpace is now extending support to writing — the task researchers most want AI to help with²: more than half find writing clearly and concisely to convey complex ideas a challenge, rising to 60% among students and early-career researchers.³

LeapSpace’s new AI tools for agentic workflows start to go live from today:

Writing Coach – a private and encrypted space where researchers draft, refine and strengthen their work in dialogue with an AI assistant. It contextualizes reasoning, showing how ideas and claims connect to the wider research landscape. It sharpens argument clarity, logic and evidential grounding, challenging assumptions and adding relevant evidence. Writing Coach identifies gaps by surfacing missing evidence, unanswered questions and new opportunities before manuscript submission. Researchers stay in control as every recommended change requires their approval.Claim Radar – transparent evidence verification, assessing how closely claims align with the published literature – surfacing corroborating evidence, contradictions and areas of limited or evolving consensus. The result is a more transparent, evidence-grounded use of AI.Compare Tables – makes literature comparison work faster. Researchers can now define the comparison dimensions they need, and LeapSpace extracts the evidence into a structured table, enabling researchers to customize it based on their specific research objectives.Extended File Upload – Word documents can now be uploaded to LeapSpace, enabling researchers to bring a wider range of working materials into LeapSpace without format conversion. Uploaded files remain private, secure, encrypted, and are never used to train AI models.Reference Export – the most requested update from the LeapSpace user community is now live. Researchers can export references directly into documents, accelerating drafting, literature review and citation management.

Judy Verses, President, Academic and Government at Elsevier, said: “LeapSpace now supports even more tasks across the research workflow, and the trusted scientific content it draws on is continually growing as we collaborate with more publishers. Researchers tell us this means stronger scientific arguments, it’s quicker to find the evidence they need, and this results in greater confidence – this matters, because the stakes in science are high.”

Dr. Khaled Alosmani, Professorship of Electrical Energy Systems, Helmut Schmidt University, Germany, said: “Conducting literature reviews is essential to ensure better product innovation. This process consumes a great deal of time, and important research can easily be overlooked. LeapSpace significantly improves efficiency by providing access to highly relevant research and the latest papers from different publishers. These can be summarized, critiqued, assessed, and organized in just a few minutes using a straightforward and clear prompt.”

Dr. Sunil Kumar Satpathy, Head of the Central Library, National Institute of Technology Raipur, India, said: “LeapSpace helps researchers overcome intense time pressure, information overload, and missed insights. It boosts efficiency in literature reviews, supports mission-oriented research, and helps identify research gaps and trends. Our researchers appreciate that LeapSpace provides comprehensive, peer-reviewed content and responsible AI in one place.”

Research-grade AI, grounded in human expertise

LeapSpace uses a multi-model AI approach, selecting models based on the task to ensure optimal outcomes. It is built on enterprise-grade data protection and security. All customer data is private and never used to train third-party models. Elsevier ensures responsible AI use and data privacy in its AI solutions, in line with its Privacy Principles.  

LeapSpace is available globally for institutions, corporations, and individual academics and students to purchase. For more information, please visit www.elsevier.com/leapspace

Notes to Editors

For videos of LeapSpace and its new research workflow features:

Writing Coach overviewWriting Coach demoLeapSpace

1 Elsevier user survey, Jan-Feb 2026, N=556. ² Elsevier study, Aug 2025, N=1,367. ³ Elsevier user survey, Aug 2025, N=224.

About Elsevier

Elsevier is a global leader in advanced information and decision support. For over a century, we have been helping advance science and healthcare to advance human progress. We support academic and corporate research communities, doctors, nurses, future healthcare professionals and educators across 170 countries in their vital work. We help impact makers achieve better outcomes with research and clinical-grade solutions built on the world’s leading evidence-based scientific and medical content, precision AI, and expert human assessment. We champion inclusion and sustainability, working with the communities that we serve. The Elsevier Foundation supports research and health partnerships around the world.

Elsevier is part of RELX, a global provider of information-based analytics and decision tools for professional and business customers. For more information, visit www.elsevier.com and follow us on social media @elsevierconnect.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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ST Engineering iDirect and MBSat Partner to Build Next-Generation Sovereign Connectivity Services Across Oman and the Middle East

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Intuition ground system selected to support MBSat’s planned 2027 service launch, enabling accelerated deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable service growth

HERNDON, Va., Oct. 25, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — ST Engineering iDirect today announced a strategic partnership with Mohammed Al Barwani Satellite Company (MBSat), part of Mohammed Al Barwani Group, to provide the ground system technology foundation for MBSat’s next-generation satellite gateway and network operations across Oman and the wider Middle East region. Intuition will provide a flexible, software-defined foundation to support sovereign connectivity services, enabling efficient service deployment, dynamic resource management and scalable network operations.

Intuition will deliver a turnkey ground segment solution that accelerates deployment, simplifies operations and gives MBSat the flexibility to scale services as demand grows. The software-defined platform enables dynamic resource management, service automation and seamless integration with existing and future operational systems. The solution also includes Ka-band gateway infrastructure, service provisioning and management capabilities, open API integration frameworks, training and full-lifecycle support. Together, these capabilities will help MBSat launch and operate services efficiently while adapting to evolving market requirements.

The network will leverage capacity from MB Sat-1, a sovereign MicroGEO satellite, with planned service launch in 2027, to support flexible, scalable connectivity services across the region.

The partnership reflects growing investment in sovereign communications infrastructure across the Middle East as operators seek greater control over service delivery, network expansion and long-term technology evolution.

“This partnership represents an important milestone in our efforts to build an advanced satellite communications platform in Oman and the region,” said Ammar Al Rawahi, General Manager, MBSat. “Through our collaboration with ST Engineering iDirect, we are establishing the technical infrastructure required to launch services efficiently, respond to evolving customer needs and expand into new markets, supporting the sustainable long-term growth of our business.”

“We are providing MBSat with a flexible, software-defined ground platform that integrates with its existing operational environment,” said Sridhar Kuppanna, Chief Executive Officer, ST Engineering iDirect. “This enables more efficient service deployment and operations today, with the flexibility to scale, introduce new capabilities and evolve as requirements change.”

About ST Engineering iDirect

ST Engineering iDirect, a subsidiary of ST Engineering, is a global leader in satellite communications, providing technology and solutions that enable its customers to expand their business, differentiate their services and optimize their networks. Through its portfolio of ground infrastructure, intelligent networking and advanced satellite communications solutions, the company supports operators, service providers, governments and enterprises worldwide.

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Global Security & Technology Summit Unveils Month-Long Program of Activities Ahead of December Event

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RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Oct. 24, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — The Organizing Committee of the Global Security & Technology Summit (GSTS) held an introductory session today at the Ministry of Interior’s headquarters in Riyadh, bringing together representatives from the government, private, and nonprofit sectors to introduce the program of activities leading up to the summit. The upcoming summit will be held in Riyadh under the patronage of HRH Prince Mohammed bin Salman bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Crown Prince and Prime Minister, under the supervision of HRH Prince Abdulaziz bin Saud bin Naif bin Abdulaziz Al Saud, Minister of Interior, and organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy.

During the session, the Organizing Committee presented the comprehensive GSTS program, comprising three key components: GSTS Month, running from November 1 to 30, 2026; the Global Security & Innovation Fair (SAIF), taking place from November 24 to 26, 2026; and the main Summit, scheduled for December 18 to 20, 2026, in Riyadh. Together, these events form an integrated program designed to advance security and technology innovation, strengthen national capabilities, and foster international cooperation.

GSTS Month will feature working groups, boot camps, training programs, knowledge-sharing sessions, and technical workshops across Saudi Arabia’s 13 administrative regions, delivered both in person and remotely in collaboration with specialized entities. The month-long program aims to develop national capabilities, identify emerging talent, enrich knowledge-sharing opportunities, and equip professionals with the knowledge and skills needed to develop innovative solutions to future security and technology challenges.

The main Summit will bring together global leaders, decision-makers, experts, and innovators to explore the future of security and technology, promote the integration of advanced technologies within the security sector, strengthen national capabilities, support innovation, and foster international cooperation, further positioning the Kingdom as a global hub for security and technology.

Showcasing the latest technological breakthroughs and security solutions, the summit will bring together government entities, private sector organizations, academic institutions, and research centers to facilitate knowledge exchange and collaboration across key fields, including cybersecurity, artificial intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), smart security solutions, emerging technologies, and crisis management. The program will also feature main sessions, specialized discussions, and interactive exhibitions. Registration is available at gsts.sa.

Advisor to HRH the Minister of Interior and Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Ahmed Altowayan, stated that the summit builds on Saudi Arabia’s efforts to establish an advanced security and technology ecosystem focused on knowledge and innovation, keeping pace with rapid developments and future challenges.

Mr. Altowayan noted that the summit is a global platform for strengthening cooperation and exchanging expertise, anticipating future developments in security and technology, and developing strategic partnerships and innovative solutions that enhance the efficiency and readiness of security systems.

Vice Chairman of the GSTS Organizing Committee, Eng. Abdulaziz Alhammadi, said that the summit will offer a range of integrated programs and activities focused on enhancing national skills, encouraging innovation, and supporting international cooperation.

He added that GSTS Month will help build national capabilities, discover talent, and develop skills, with SAIF providing a platform for innovators and researchers from around the world to showcase leading technological solutions, while the main Summit will bring together leaders and experts to discuss the future of security and technology and explore new strategic partnership opportunities.

SAIF will take place at the Riyadh International Convention & Exhibition Center, bringing together innovators, researchers, technology talents, and industry experts from around the world to showcase promising innovations and projects across 14 fields of technology and innovation. The fair will provide opportunities to engage with project owners, including students, graduates, and entrepreneurs, and explore the different stages of innovation development through interactive zones, panel discussions on emerging security and innovation trends, and knowledge-sharing workshops led by specialists. Visitor registration is open to participants from within and outside the Kingdom through saifair.sa.

The introductory session also featured contributions from representatives of government, private, and nonprofit sector entities, alongside members of the media. Discussions focused on developing national capabilities in security and technology, strengthening students’ technical expertise, translating scientific research into practical solutions, and supporting Saudi companies in developing security and technology solutions and advancing digital transformation.

Organized by the Ministry of Interior in cooperation with Tuwaiq Academy, GSTS is produced by Tahaluf, with the Ministry of Education serving as Strategic Scientific Partner, Tahakom as Founding Partner, and Elm as Principal Partner.

Registration for participants from within and outside the Kingdom is available at gsts.sa.

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