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Business Wire
08-07-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Responsive and APMP Release European Version of 2025 State of Strategic Response Management (SRM) Report
BEAVERTON, Ore.--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Responsive, the global leader in AI-powered Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, in partnership with the Association of Proposal Management Professionals (APMP), today released Winning Business in the Age of AI: UK & European Market Trends. B2B buyer expectations are continuing to rise with prospective customers expecting faster, crisper responses from potential vendors. Winning go-to-market teams are increasingly leveraging AI-powered solutions, including AI agents, to respond quickly and effectively, thereby growing their businesses faster. Winning go-to-market teams are increasingly leveraging AI-powered solutions, including AI agents, to respond quickly and effectively, thereby growing their businesses faster. Based on a survey of revenue leaders and practitioners across the region, the report highlights both progress and pressure. Bid and proposal teams are increasingly seen as pivotal revenue drivers (86%) and strategic business partners (79%). However, these teams are bidding into a tougher market, marked by tight deadlines, strict approval processes, and buyers who are increasingly demanding, informed, and risk-conscious. 'AI is fundamentally changing how revenue teams operate,' said Daniel Tscharner, Head of Bid Management at Swisscom. 'We're starting to see what's possible when knowledge is no longer trapped in silos and AI agents help coordinate work across the entire pursuit. It's early days, but the potential to shift how we qualify, collaborate, and win is enormous — and we're building the foundation now.' 'What we're seeing across revenue teams in the UK and Europe is not a race to adopt AI for adoption's sake, but a thoughtful shift in how organisations align people, process, and technology—redefining roles, rethinking workflows, and embracing knowledge democratization to drive smarter, more scalable growth," said Responsive CEO, Ganesh Shankar. "Bid and proposal management is evolving from a reactive function to competitive advantage, and AI is no longer a future ambition; it's a present-day priority for today's most successful revenue and response teams." Key findings include: Revenue teams are increasingly under pressure: 4 in 5 organisations feel increased pressure from buyer autonomy, tighter budgets, and faster turnaround expectations. Buyer reliance on self-guided research and delayed vendor engagement provides less opportunity for vendor influence and differentiation in the purchase experience. In the UK, 39% say greater buyer autonomy is significantly impacting outcomes. Gaps remain in knowledge democratization: Only one-third of organisations report full implementation of core SRM capabilities like a centralised hub of reusable content (34%) and organisation-wide access to knowledge (36%), a critical shortfall given that accessible knowledge is the foundation for AI effectiveness, cross-functional alignment, and deal-critical responses. Adoption is accelerating: 78% of UK organizations increased tech spend, and over half of all organizations are piloting or planning AI use in key revenue functions. Only 21% have fully deployed and 27% are testing AI agents, signaling a thoughtful, deliberate approach. Bid teams are stepping into the spotlight: Most organisations view bid and proposal teams as direct and significant contributors to revenue (86%) and strategic business partners (79%). In the UK, those teams are more likely to be well-resourced (79% versus 60%) and report higher job satisfaction (86% versus 52%) than their EU peers. Over half of UK organizations increased headcount for bid teams last year—outpacing EU counterparts by more than 20 percentage points. In the UK, 78% of organisations have increased technology spend compared to the rest of Europe (60%). 71% of respondents say the role of bid and proposal professionals needs to evolve in response to AI. Download the full Winning Business in the Age of AI: EU/UK Market Trends Report for more insights on what separates top EU/UK B2B teams in the age of AI. About Responsive Responsive is the global leader in Strategic Response Management (SRM) software, transforming how organizations share and exchange critical information. The AI-driven Responsive Platform is purpose-built to manage strategic responses at scale, empowering companies worldwide to accelerate growth, mitigate risk, and improve employee experiences. More than 2000 companies have standardized on Responsive to democratize organizational knowledge and respond to RFPs, RFIs, DDQs, ESGs, security questionnaires, ad hoc information requests, and more. Responsive is registered in Portland, OR, with additional offices in Kansas City, MO, Dallas, TX, Dublin, IR, and Coimbatore, India. Learn more at
Mid East Info
01-07-2025
- Mid East Info
Canon makes its EOS VR SYSTEM compatible with 'Apple Projected Media Profile' and 'spatial photo' in an aim to expand the 3D VR market and strengthens collaboration with Apple
London, UK, July 2025 – Canon Inc. announced that two of its RF lenses for 3D VR video — the RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE (released in December 2021) and the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE (released in June 2024) — will offer compatibility with 'Apple Projected Media Profile' (hereafter 'APMP'), a QuickTime movie profile that will be supported by the Apple Vision Pro spatial computer developed by Apple Inc. (hereafter 'Apple')*. Canon has also announced that it will make its RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens (released in November 2024) compatible with 'spatial photo,' and that it will help to further expand the 3D VR market through collaboration with Apple going forward. Canon launched the EOS VR System for capturing VR video in 2021, and since then has met the needs for VR video production in diverse fields including entertainment, tourism, and education. In June 2024, the company announced the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL, a lens capable of recording 'spatial video,' which is a type of 3D footage with a sense of depth, for the Apple Vision Pro. Through these developments, Canon has been helping to expand the range of expression available in 3D VR. At the Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), hosted by Apple on June 9, 2025, Apple announced visionOS 26, the newest OS for the Apple Vision Pro. In conjunction with this announcement, two of Canon's RF lenses for 3D VR video, RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE and RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE, will offer native playback of 'APMP,' which will be supported by visionOS 26, scheduled to be released in the latter half of 2025. Specifically, footage shot with these lenses and compatible cameras** can be converted to 'APMP' using the EOS VR Utility *** app, making it even easier for users to enjoy a high-quality, immersive experience with the Apple Vision Pro. By updating EOS VR Utility, the RF-S7.8 mm F4 STM DUAL will also be able to handle not only 'spatial video' but also 'spatial photo,' which is a 3D image that allows users to enjoy a sense of depth as a still image, when combined with Canon's mirrorless camera models EOS R7 (released in June 2022) and EOS R50 V (released in May 2025). Additionally, in mid-July 2025, the EOS R50 (released in March 2023) will also be made compatible with the EOS VR SYSTEM through a firmware update, thereby enabling both 'spatial video' and 'spatial photo.' Going forward, Canon will further strengthen the EOS VR SYSTEM in collaboration with Apple to meet the creative needs of pro users who strive to produce stunning immersive video as they explore new ways of storytelling. About Canon Europe: Canon Europe is the EMEA strategic headquarters of Canon Inc., a global provider of imaging technologies and services. Canon Europe has operations in roughly 120 countries, with approximately 12,850 employees and contributes to approximately a quarter of Canon's global revenues annually. Founded in 1937, the desire to continuously innovate has kept Canon at the forefront of imaging excellence throughout its 80 plus year history and has commitments to invest in the right areas and capture growth opportunities, from cameras to commercial printers, and industrial equipment to healthcare technologies. Canon's corporate philosophy is Kyosei – 'living and working together for the common good'. In EMEA, Canon Europe pursues sustainable business growth, focusing on reducing its own environmental impact and supporting customers to reduce theirs using Canon's products, solutions and services. Canon is constantly redefining the world of imaging for the greater good. Through its technology and spirit of innovation, it pushes the bounds of what is possible – helping to see our world in ways we never have before.
TECHx
01-07-2025
- TECHx
Canon Announces RF Lenses Compatible with Apple Vision Pro
Home » Top stories » Canon Announces RF Lenses Compatible with Apple Vision Pro Canon Inc. announced that two of its RF lenses for 3D VR video will support the Apple Projected Media Profile (APMP). The lenses include the RF5.2mm F2.8 L DUAL FISHEYE, released in December 2021, and the RF-S3.9mm F3.5 STM DUAL FISHEYE, released in June 2024. APMP is a QuickTime movie profile supported by Apple Vision Pro, the spatial computer developed by Apple Inc. Additionally, Canon revealed that the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens, launched in November 2024, will be compatible with spatial photo technology. This move aims to expand the 3D VR market through ongoing collaboration with Apple. Canon first launched the EOS VR System in 2021 to support VR video production across entertainment, tourism, and education. The company reported that the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL lens can record spatial video, a type of 3D footage with depth, tailored for Apple Vision Pro. At Apple's Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC) on June 9, 2025, Apple announced visionOS 26, the latest operating system for Apple Vision Pro. Canon's RF5.2mm and RF-S3.9mm lenses will offer native playback of APMP on visionOS 26, set for release in late 2025. Users can convert footage from these lenses using Canon's EOS VR Utility app. This update will enhance the immersive experience with Apple Vision Pro. Furthermore, the EOS VR Utility update will enable the RF-S7.8mm F4 STM DUAL to handle spatial video and spatial photo when used with Canon mirrorless cameras EOS R7 and EOS R50 V. Canon also reported that the EOS R50, released in March 2023, will gain compatibility with the EOS VR System via a firmware update in mid-July 2025. This update will enable spatial video and spatial photo support. Going forward, Canon stated it will strengthen the EOS VR System through collaboration with Apple. The company aims to meet the creative needs of professional users seeking new immersive storytelling methods. Key points: Canon's RF lenses now compatible with Apple Vision Pro and APMP. New updates enable spatial video and photo with Canon mirrorless cameras. Collaboration with Apple aims to expand 3D VR video production.
Yahoo
13-06-2025
- Yahoo
Your GoPro and Insta360 cameras are getting a massive upgrade, and It's all thanks to Apple
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. At WWDC 2025 this week, Apple announced that Insta360, GoPro, and Canon had been partnering with company to develop native support for their cameras for the next version of VisionOS, visionOS 26. Insta360 has clarified what that actually means for creators using the X5 or Ace Pro 2 cameras. Apple has developed new parts of the QuickTime file, which it is calling an APMP (Apple Projected Media Profile), which can be used to describe the lenses and image produced by non-traditional cameras, including cameras with stitching, like the Insta360 X5. 'Apple's support for native playback of 360-degree and wide field-of-view video on Apple Vision Pro is a game changer that brings immersive storytelling full circle,' said Max Richter, VP of Marketing at Insta360. 'Soon, with visionOS 26, you'll be able to relive these awesome moments from Insta360 X5 and Ace Pro 2 like you're there all over again.' Apple's Jon Logan provided a detailed explanation of APMP for developers and video tech geeks at WWDC which can be seen here. It provides a clear explaination of the difference between rectilinear (flat) video formats and the alternatives that exist out there. Apple's improved software, as the company puts it "has built-in support for popular camera vendors' lens projection parameters and field of view modes" – that's not just my pick for best 360-degree camera, the Insta360 X5 but the GoPro Max (when it comes to spherical 360). More than spherical 360 – in which you'll be able to look around the room (or outdoor space) after the fact, there is also support for the wide-angle lenses of popular action cameras – again the Ace Pro 2 (and, inevitably, GoPro Hero 13 Black). Insta360 has a tradition of cooperating with Apple, from being the first 360 degree camera that made it to Apple Stores, to the Flow 2 Pro's support for Apple's DockKit, meaning iPhone users had on-device access to the gimbal's features. visionOS 26 is not expected to be fully available until this fall, though Apple developers can access early versions now and traditionally the iOS beta comes out about a month after WWDC.
