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China has responded to US blacklisting of Chinese firms with targeted export and procurement restrictions, hinting at a possible escalation in the ongoing tech and strategic rivalry between the world’s two largest economies. China has moved to retaliate against Washington’s latest blacklisting of Chinese firms, but the response was tightly…
As AI data centres grapple with soaring power demands, repurposed electric vehicle batteries are swiftly becoming a cost-effective and sustainable solution for grid support, signalling a significant shift in infrastructure strategy. The soaring power needs of artificial intelligence are pushing data centres into an expensive new contest for electricity, and…
AI agents at Identiverse 2026 reveal urgent need for comprehensive governance amid explosion in cross-platform authority
By News RoomAs AI agents proliferate across diverse platforms, organisations face growing challenges in managing authority, access, and accountability, prompting a shift from discovery to runtime control. After three days at Identiverse 2026 in Las Vegas, one theme stood out above the rest: the industry is racing to make sense of AI…
Amazon’s market value nears Microsoft’s as their race in cloud services and artificial intelligence heats up, challenging the longstanding dominance of the technology giants. Amazon and Microsoft are moving towards each other in market value, but the race now looks less one-sided than it did earlier this year. Amazon’s shares…
Intel’s stock surged further after President Trump claimed Apple will collaborate on US-based chip manufacturing, boosting investor confidence amid advances in its technological roadmap and leadership ambitions. Intel’s sharp recent rally continued in pre-market trade after President Donald Trump said on Truth Social that Apple had agreed to work with…
Westcon-Comstor secures strategic funding from General Atlantic to accelerate global expansion
By Paul BriggsThe distributor’s latest deal with the long-term growth investor bolsters its capital and strategic support, paving the way for further international growth without altering its successful operating model. Westcon-Comstor has struck a strategic investment and financing deal with General Atlantic, bringing in the global growth investor as a minority…
Five Eyes warns AI developments could render cyber-defence assumptions obsolete within months
By News RoomThe Five Eyes intelligence alliance issues urgent warning that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, exemplified by Anthropic’s Mythos models, threaten to outpace current cyber-defence measures, prompting calls for swift action and modernisation across governments and industries. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that advanced artificial intelligence is developing fast…
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Five Eyes warns AI developments could render cyber-defence assumptions obsolete within months
By News RoomThe Five Eyes intelligence alliance issues urgent warning that rapid advancements in artificial intelligence, exemplified by Anthropic’s Mythos models, threaten to outpace current cyber-defence measures, prompting calls for swift action and modernisation across governments and industries. The Five Eyes intelligence alliance has warned that advanced artificial intelligence is developing fast…
HPE Instant On aims to bridge South Africa’s education connectivity gap through scalable Wi-Fi solutions
By News RoomAs South Africa strives for universal school access, HPE’s scalable Wi-Fi system offers a practical solution to address the digital divide, enabling connected classrooms amid budget constraints and infrastructural challenges. Reliable connectivity has become one of the quiet determinants of whether South African learners can fully benefit from the country’s…
Ireland’s digital growth hinges on rapid energy system modernisation and green infrastructure
By News RoomIreland grapples with balancing soaring AI data centre demand and a renewables-driven energy overhaul, reshaping its digital landscape and regional growth strategies. Ireland is entering a decisive phase in its digital economy. The country’s role as a base for global technology, cloud and life sciences groups has brought exceptional growth,…
Networks shift focus from speed to operational agility amid AI-driven traffic complexities
By News RoomAs cloud and AI workloads surge, organisations face new challenges in maintaining network performance, with operational flexibility, automation, and skills shortages now at the forefront of enterprise network evolution. Enterprise networks are moving into a phase where sheer bandwidth is no longer the only measure that matters. As cloud services,…
Virgin Media O2 plans 2029 shutdown of 2G network to accelerate spectrum shift to 4G and 5G
By News RoomVirgin Media O2 has announced it will begin shutting down its 2G mobile network in summer 2029, aiming to free up spectrum for faster, more energy-efficient 4G and 5G services amid industry-wide transitions in the UK. Virgin Media O2 will begin shutting down O2’s 2G mobile network in summer 2029,…
UK government launches £50 million initiative to boost domestic critical mineral supply chain
By News RoomA new £50 million fund aims to strengthen UK supplies of critical minerals, fostering domestic extraction, processing, and recycling to reduce reliance on imports and secure strategic technologies. Households and businesses in the UK are set to benefit from a new £50 million push to strengthen supplies of critical minerals,…
Broadcom redefines partner strategy with AI-native VMware Cloud Foundation and sovereign cloud focus
By News RoomBroadcom is shifting its EMEA partner strategy towards private cloud, AI integration, and data sovereignty, emphasising long-term customer outcomes and operational transformation through VMware Cloud Foundation, now enhanced for AI and secure, localised cloud services. Broadcom’s EMEA partner strategy is increasingly being shaped by a simple commercial reality: many enterprises…
US government restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models ignite debate over global AI strategy and security
By News RoomThe US government’s order to halt foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models signals a seismic shift in the intersection of AI development and geopolitical security, amid industry concerns over innovation and international cooperation. The U.S. government’s order forcing Anthropic to suspend foreign national access to two of its most…
Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
