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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella cautions at Davos that artificial intelligence’s sustainability hinges on equitable distribution across industries and regions, risking a bubble if benefits stay concentrated in tech giants and wealthy nations. Microsoft’s chief executive warned in Davos that artificial intelligence risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its gains spread well…
Austin-based Neurophos has raised $110 million in a Series A funding round led by Gates Frontier, aiming to revolutionise AI inference with photonic chips that use light to boost efficiency and speed. Neurophos, an Austin startup spun out of Duke University, has closed a $110 million Series A round to…
Europe’s push for digital sovereignty accelerates with open ecosystems and joint browser security solutions
By Paul BriggsThe European Commission launches a new initiative to foster open-source digital ecosystems, while CrowdStrike and Seraphic Security integrate advanced browser protection to combat session-based cyber threats, signalling a new focus on local control and innovative security measures. Europe is pressing to shape more of its own digital infrastructure rather than…
Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. expands into Indonesia, leveraging local partnerships amid rising global demand for sovereign data control and quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions, signalling a new phase in government and enterprise encryption procurement. The scramble to redraw the internet along national lines is creating a lucrative window for vendors of so‑called…
Firewall-as-a-Service set to reshape enterprise security with rapid growth and integrated solutions
By News RoomThe Firewall-as-a-Service market is expected to surge to over $12 billion by 2031, driven by remote work, cloud migration, and advanced encrypted threats, amid ongoing skills shortages and a shift towards integrated security architectures. Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) is poised for rapid expansion as organisations reconfigure networks around cloud platforms and dispersed…
Emerging security strategies focus on identity and resilience amid escalating AI and supply-chain risks
By News RoomSecurity leaders are shifting their focus towards organisational resilience, identity management, and secure innovation to counter rapidly evolving threats from AI-enabled attacks, geopolitical pressures, and complex supply chains, signalling a strategic overhaul in cybersecurity approaches. Security teams are confronting a widening set of threats that go beyond simple increases in…
Data centre energy surge sparks shift towards operational sustainability and digital innovation
By News RoomAs demand for data-driven technologies accelerates, corporations are pivoting from compliance to strategic investments in energy-efficient solutions, blending AI, IoT, and digital twins to slash emissions and preserve margins amid a growing energy squeeze. Corporate decision-making around sustainability is shifting from compliance-driven programmes to investments judged by their contribution to…
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Data centre energy surge sparks shift towards operational sustainability and digital innovation
By News RoomAs demand for data-driven technologies accelerates, corporations are pivoting from compliance to strategic investments in energy-efficient solutions, blending AI, IoT, and digital twins to slash emissions and preserve margins amid a growing energy squeeze. Corporate decision-making around sustainability is shifting from compliance-driven programmes to investments judged by their contribution to…
Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have announced a global distribution partnership to bring AI-powered communications and contact‑centre solutions to new markets, focusing on partner enablement and AI integration. Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have formed a global distribution alliance intended to extend Dialpad’s AI-driven communications and contact‑centre offerings into TD SYNNEX’s international…
As artificial intelligence accelerates, data centres are experiencing rapid upgrades in infrastructure, with evolving networking architectures and rising demands for high-speed, energy-efficient solutions amid power constraints and market diversification. The infrastructure that moves and manages data inside modern data centres is rapidly evolving to keep pace with artificial intelligence, as…
EU’s Digital Networks Act faces industry criticism over limited reforms and blurred competition rules
By News RoomThe European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act aims to overhaul telecom governance across the EU, but industry stakeholders and analysts warn it falls short of transformative change, risking regulatory stagnation amid fierce debate over investment incentives and market competition. The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act seeks to recast how…
Despite a global surge in ransomware activity in 2025, the education sector experienced only marginal increases, highlighting evolving attacker priorities and improved defensive strategies amidst growing third-party risks and operational pressures. Global ransomware activity climbed sharply in 2025, yet the education sector did not see the same steep rise as…
Vodafone’s STEP platform accelerates Europe’s road safety with real-time simulations and connectivity innovations
By News RoomVodafone unveils its Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP), integrating real-time simulation and high-precision technology to foster safer roads through collaborative data sharing and innovative vehicle connectivity solutions. Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) is being presented as a practical route to safer roads across the continent, and the…
Data centre energy strategies pivot towards reliability and diverse low-carbon solutions amid AI demand surge
By News RoomThe rapid growth of AI workloads is prompting the global data centre industry to adopt a multifaceted approach to energy sourcing, balancing reliability with decarbonisation targets through expanded use of nuclear, renewables, natural gas, and emerging technologies. A surge in artificial intelligence workloads has reshaped the energy calculus for the…
Salesforce’s stock recovered as broader tech gains support, with company CEO advocating for AI oversight amid regulatory concerns and legal challenges impacting enterprise adoption. Shares of Salesforce climbed on Thursday as a broader technology-led upswing in US equities lifted the company’s stock and provided early support to the Dow Jones…
TechNovator claims breakthrough in wireless charging with 30cm range and 95% efficiency at CES 2026
By News RoomTechNovator unveils a revolutionary wireless charging system capable of powering multiple devices over 30 centimetres with near-perfect efficiency, promising new applications from medical implants to e-vehicles. TechNovator unveiled at CES 2026 a wireless charging system the company says can deliver power across distances of up to 30 centimetres with transfer…
Europe’s data analytics market accelerates with €4.3 billion Microsoft and $1 billion Oracle investments amid AI-driven growth
By News RoomDriven by significant investments by Microsoft and Oracle and the surge in AI and cloud adoption, Europe’s data analytics sector is experiencing rapid expansion, transforming how organisations harness data for strategic advantage. The data analytics sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, driven by the dual forces of generative…
Rackspace’s VMware Sovereign Cloud certification enhances UK data sovereignty and security
By News RoomRackspace Technology has secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification for its UK-based private cloud platform, reinforcing its commitment to data sovereignty, security, and compliance for UK organisations within regulated industries. Rackspace Technology has said its UK Sovereign Services have secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification, a step the company says reinforces its…
US relaxes export rules for Nvidia’s H200 AI chip amid Chinese import restrictions and domestic push for semiconductor independence
By News RoomThe US has revised its export policies to permit conditional sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI accelerator to China, while Beijing tightens restrictions on imports, accelerating China’s domestic chip development and reshaping the global AI hardware market. The United States has formally shifted its export policy to allow conditional sales of…
