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Distribution Strategy Group to launch AI leaderboard highlighting industry execution gaps
By News RoomDistribution Strategy Group unveils its AI Top 50 ranking to distinguish wholesale distributors that have embedded artificial intelligence into their operations from those still at the exploration stage, aiming to accelerate industry-wide adoption and accountability. Distribution Strategy Group is preparing to put wholesale distributors on an AI leaderboard, with a…
In a move to mitigate supply chain risks and meet growing demand, Apple is testing Intel and Samsung as alternative partners for chip production, signalling a shift in its manufacturing strategy amid TSMC’s capacity constraints. Apple is moving to broaden its chipmaking options as pressure on TSMC’s advanced capacity spills…
Shares of CrowdStrike have climbed sharply as the cybersecurity firm approaches its quarterly results, driven by robust growth in recurring revenue and a favourable cloud security market. CrowdStrike has become one of Wall Street’s more closely watched cybersecurity names again, with shares climbing sharply in recent weeks as investors rotate…
Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk signals a new era for AI-enabled cybersecurity and observability platforms
By News RoomCisco completes a $28bn deal to integrate Splunk’s security and monitoring software into its broader enterprise resilience strategy, heightening the role of AI and data analytics in cybersecurity infrastructure. Splunk may no longer trade as a standalone listed company, but its software remains a useful case study in how cybersecurity…
Hidden expenses, inconsistent pricing, and outdated manual processes are eroding distributor profits before sales are even approved. Embracing centralised, data-driven quoting strategies offers a rapid route to safeguarding margins amid operational challenges. For distributors, the hardest margin losses often happen before anyone has signed off on a deal. By…
HPE’s rebranding to a ONE HPE platform, combined with strategic product updates and a broadened networking portfolio, signals a disruptive push towards simplified architectures and integrated solutions, with Australian partners poised to capitalise on the 2026 convergence opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s move to a ONE HPE brand is more than…
Financial institutions are progressing from experimental AI pilots to operational deployments amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, with most limiting autonomy to low-risk tasks and emphasising human oversight to mitigate operational and compliance risks. Financial institutions are moving quickly from experimenting with autonomous AI agents to trying to place them inside real…
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Financial institutions are progressing from experimental AI pilots to operational deployments amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, with most limiting autonomy to low-risk tasks and emphasising human oversight to mitigate operational and compliance risks. Financial institutions are moving quickly from experimenting with autonomous AI agents to trying to place them inside real…
Bytes Technology Group accelerates growth with AI-ready focus amid profitability hurdles
By Paul BriggsBytes Technology Group reports robust expansion in its core business lines, driven by higher software and services sales, despite a dip in operating profit and increased investments, as it positions itself for long-term growth in an AI-driven market. Bytes Technology Group said it finished the year with solid growth…
U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
Panasonic Toughbook launches ELEVATE to revitalise European channel and accelerate partner growth
By Paul BriggsPanasonic Toughbook has unveiled ELEVATE, a comprehensive overhaul of its European partner scheme, featuring tiered reseller levels, enhanced training, and new incentives to foster growth amid the company’s European expansion and 30th anniversary. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has overhauled its European partner scheme with the launch of ELEVATE, a restructuring that…
BCM One and TD Synnex partnership aims to simplify telecom reselling for channel partners
By Paul BriggsBCM One’s strategic alliance with TD Synnex unlocks new opportunities for IT channel firms to resell voice and cloud communication services, expanding market reach and streamlining service packaging. BCM One has struck a strategic deal with TD SYNNEX that will let the distributor’s partners resell the telecom provider’s voice…
As AI commands a growing share of IT budgets and companies seek integrated solutions, Bain & Company highlights a shift towards outcome-based delivery models and talent reskilling to harness the technology’s strategic potential. Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the clearest growth paths for technology services firms, with…
