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Develop UK’s DSolutions drives partner transformation with focus on software and services
By Paul BriggsDevelop UK’s new DSolutions initiative, spearheaded by Andy Johnson, is transforming channel partners from device resellers into comprehensive solutions providers, emphasising software, cybersecurity, and recurring revenue models amid falling print volumes. When Andy Johnson joined Develop UK in September 2024, he was given a clear brief: build a solutions…
As smartphone prices climb amid rising component costs, experts recommend focusing on software support, battery capacity, and ample memory and storage to ensure long-term value and reliable daily use. With smartphone prices rising this year as memory and component costs climb, buyers are under more pressure than ever to choose…
Italy is drafting a €10 billion strategy to enhance its ultra-broadband network, aiming to meet the rising demands of artificial intelligence and data centres, with significant investments from government and private sectors. Italy is drawing up a new push to bolster ultra-broadband infrastructure as policymakers weigh how to keep pace…
Conflow Power Group Limited proposes embedding tiny AI processing units within street furniture, moving computing closer to users to reduce latency, improve resilience, and promote sustainability in urban environments. A UK startup is proposing to move computing out of vast remote campuses and into the street furniture people pass every…
OpenAI has confirmed that a supply-chain breach linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign exposed internal code-signing certificates, prompting a security response amidst rising threats to AI companies’ development infrastructure. OpenAI has confirmed that two employee devices were infected in a supply-chain attack linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign, allowing intruders…
AI becomes central to managed network services as vendors explore generative capabilities and security enhancements
By News RoomAs AI deepens its integration into network operations, providers leverage generative AI and machine learning for automation, customer support, and security, signalling a transformative shift in managed network services. Artificial intelligence is moving from an experimental add-on to a core operating layer in managed network services, with Gartner saying that…
UK datacentre boom faces clash with climate goals as reliance on gas-powered AI infrastructure grows
By News RoomMore than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are considering gas-fired generation to maintain AI infrastructure amid grid connection delays, raising concerns over the country’s climate commitments and energy sustainability in the race to become an AI leader. More than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are reportedly considering gas-fired generation to…
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UK datacentre boom faces clash with climate goals as reliance on gas-powered AI infrastructure grows
By News RoomMore than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are considering gas-fired generation to maintain AI infrastructure amid grid connection delays, raising concerns over the country’s climate commitments and energy sustainability in the race to become an AI leader. More than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are reportedly considering gas-fired generation to…
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…
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…
