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Lockheed Martin’s 5G drone detection prototype leverages commercial infrastructure for enhanced airspace security
By Gary FloodLockheed Martin has demonstrated a prototype system that utilises existing 5G cellular networks to detect small unmanned aerial vehicles through RF environment monitoring, offering a potentially faster and cost-effective solution for airspace security. Lockheed Martin demonstrated a prototype system that leverages commercial 5G cellular infrastructure to detect small unmanned aerial…
At MWC Barcelona, Huawei unveiled a comprehensive push to embed AI into enterprise networks and infrastructure through new software, hardware, and partnership strategies, aiming to shift AI from pilots to mainstream deployment. “Future growth will come from computing,” said Wu Hui of Huawei, as the company pressed its case that…
The explosion in AI workloads is causing a global shortage of enterprise storage drives, pushing manufacturers to innovate with higher-density SSDs and advanced cooling solutions amid forecasts of sustained supply constraints until 2030. The same surge in demand for artificial intelligence that has raised alarms about shortages of high-bandwidth memory…
Semiconductor logistics market evolves with strategic focus on high-value supply chain resilience
By Gary FloodAs chip demand from AI and data centres surges, the semiconductor industry’s logistics sector is transforming, emphasising specialised services, integrated supply chains, and real-time visibility to maintain manufacturing continuity amid rising global investments. The movement of wafers, tools and high‑purity chemicals has become a strategic chokepoint for the semiconductor industry,…
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlights AI-native networks and a strategic push towards 6G
By Gary FloodThe 2026 Mobile World Congress revealed a shift towards AI-embedded networks, autonomous radio access nodes, and a China-led value chain, signalling accelerated 6G deployment and strategic industry implications. The Information and Communications Planning and Evaluation Agency has published a technical review of Mobile World Congress 2026, distilling the Barcelona event…
Enterprise storage market rebounds with record $33 billion in 2025 driven by AI and flash
By Gary FloodThe global external enterprise storage systems market returned to growth in 2025, reaching a record $33 billion, backed by increased AI demand, flash technology, and supply chain shifts, with continued expansion forecasted for 2026. The global market for external enterprise storage systems returned to growth in 2025, reaching a record…
AI-driven server market surges to record revenues amid supply and geopolitical pressures
By Gary FloodThe global server industry has hit a historic high in 2025, driven by unprecedented AI infrastructure investment, but faces mounting supply chain and geopolitical challenges that could reshape future growth and deployment strategies. The global market for servers reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as spending to support artificial intelligence projects…
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AI-driven server market surges to record revenues amid supply and geopolitical pressures
By Gary FloodThe global server industry has hit a historic high in 2025, driven by unprecedented AI infrastructure investment, but faces mounting supply chain and geopolitical challenges that could reshape future growth and deployment strategies. The global market for servers reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as spending to support artificial intelligence projects…
Google’s Michigan data centre aims to transform local energy landscape with 2.7GW campus and green power commitments
By Gary FloodGoogle plans to develop a large-scale data centre campus in Wayne County, Michigan, promising significant investment in renewable energy and local infrastructure amid mounting regional demand and scrutiny. Google has chosen Wayne County, Michigan, as the site for a major new data centre campus, entering a partnership with DTE Energy…
Industry coalition accelerates toward AI-native 6G with sensing and sectoral innovations
By Gary FloodMajor vendors and operators are collaborating on the development of 6G, aiming to embed AI, sensing, and sector-specific capabilities, with commercial deployment targeted around 2029 amidst technical challenges and evolving standards. “The networks of today simply aren’t ready for the use cases of tomorrow,” says NVIDIA’s Telecom SVP, Ronnie Vasishta.…
Google has integrated 1 gigawatt of demand response capacity into US utility agreements, pioneering a flexible, grid-friendly approach to powering data centres with cleaner energy and enhancing grid stability amidst rising digital demands. “A new milestone for smart, affordable electricity growth.” According to a blog post by Michael Terrell, Head…
Amazon’s Transformer project aims to redefine smartphone with AI-driven voice ecosystem
By Gary FloodAmazon is developing a new AI-integrated smartphone codenamed ‘Transformer’, focusing on a personalised, voice- and AI-driven user experience that could challenge established industry giants. Amazon is quietly working on a new smartphone project intended to fuse advanced artificial intelligence with its Alexa ecosystem, according to reporting from Reuters and other…
Global forecasts indicate a significant expansion in CDN security over the next decade, driven by rising cyber threats and increasing demand for resilient, low-latency content delivery amid expanding digital media consumption and regulatory pressures. Worldwide forecasts for content delivery network security point to strong expansion over the coming decade as…
The global server market has hit new heights in 2025, with revenue reaching $125.3 billion, driven by heavy investments in AI and GPU‑accelerated systems among hyperscalers and cloud providers, amid supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. According to the International Data Corporation’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, vendor revenue for servers climbed…
Telecom vendors and operators are rapidly transitioning from conceptual AI integration to practical deployment of AI-native RAN, leveraging GPUs and CPUs to optimise performance, cost, and latency in next-generation networks, as industry experiments and partnerships accelerate the push towards intelligent wireless infrastructure. AI-driven radio access networks are shifting from concept…
Industries are shifting AI processing from cloud centres to localised network sites, aiming to reduce latency, improve data control, and enhance resilience, with major players like AT&T, T‑Mobile, NVIDIA, and Itron leading the evolution towards an AI-powered network ecosystem. According to PYMNTS, telecom and infrastructure firms are shifting artificial intelligence…
AI’s environmental impact remains secondary despite growing power and water demands, study finds
By Gary FloodA new industry report highlights that while AI drives record electricity and water use, most firms prioritise ethics over environmental concerns, risking missed opportunities for climate benefits. Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate priorities as its appetite for electricity and cooling grows, yet environmental consequences remain secondary for many firms rolling…
The US office leasing market shows signs of stabilisation with decreasing vacancies and uneven regional recovery, driven by subdued new supply, conversion trends, and sector-specific slowdowns, notably in life sciences. The national office leasing market appears to be settling after a turbulent period, with a February snapshot from CommercialCafe suggesting…
European battery energy storage market accelerates with record deals and expanding capacity
By News RoomA wave of major European battery energy storage system (BESS) transactions totaling over 3.7GWh highlights growing investor confidence and market maturity across Germany, Finland, Spain, and the UK, amid ongoing regulatory and market reforms. Allianz Global Investors and a string of developers and asset managers have pushed ahead with a…
