
Agritech
The agritech sector applies technology to agriculture and food production. Sensors, data analytics and AI help growers improve yields, reduce waste and farm more sustainably.
Where capability lands
The sectors where NQM applies secure software, applied AI, and operational delivery in environments that cannot afford guesswork.

The agritech sector applies technology to agriculture and food production. Sensors, data analytics and AI help growers improve yields, reduce waste and farm more sustainably.

The cyber security sector protects systems, networks and data from digital attack. From securing connected devices to establishing trust in software supply chains, it underpins the safe operation of every modern organisation.

The communications sector delivers the networks and services that keep people and systems connected, from broadband and 5G to secure enterprise communications. Trust and security are fundamental to its infrastructure.

The energy sector covers a complex and interrelated network of companies involved in the production and distribution of energy. This includes fossil fuels, renewable energy, and nuclear power.

The healthcare sector comprises a wide array of services, from hospitals and clinics to medical device manufacturing and pharmaceuticals. It is a vital sector that touches everyone's lives.

The industrial sector covers manufacturing, construction, engineering and heavy industry. Sensing, monitoring and analytics are transforming how industrial assets are operated, maintained and kept safe.

The defence sector encompasses the armed forces and the organisations that equip and support them. Secure data fusion, autonomy and trusted AI are increasingly central to modern defence capability.

The maritime sector includes shipping, ports, naval operations and offshore industry. Connected sensing and secure data sharing are improving safety, efficiency and situational awareness at sea.

The finance sector encompasses a broad range of activities, including banking, investment, insurance, and real estate. It is the backbone of the economy, facilitating capital flow and enabling growth.

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is a rapidly evolving sector focused on creating systems that can perform tasks requiring human-like intelligence, such as learning, reasoning, and problem-solving.

The space sector spans satellite systems, earth observation and space-enabled services. Trusted data infrastructure is essential for operating assets in orbit and exploiting the data they produce.

The public sector spans central and local government, councils and public services. Data-driven decision making helps these organisations plan services, allocate resources and improve outcomes for the communities they serve.