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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…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
TD SYNNEX partners with Ramp to integrate financial software into technology distribution
By Paul BriggsTD SYNNEX’s new partnership with Ramp signals a strategic move to embed financial management tools into its enterprise technology offerings, broadening its role in IT distribution and services. Ramp’s new partnership with TD SYNNEX points to a broader push by both companies to embed financial software deeper into the…
Anthropic is set to grant the European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA access to its powerful AI model Mythos via the Project Glasswing programme, amid ongoing concerns over oversight and security in frontier AI systems. Anthropic is preparing to give the European Union’s cyber security agency access to Mythos, its most…
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Anthropic is set to grant the European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA access to its powerful AI model Mythos via the Project Glasswing programme, amid ongoing concerns over oversight and security in frontier AI systems. Anthropic is preparing to give the European Union’s cyber security agency access to Mythos, its most…
Intel unveils its OpenVINO Physical AI framework at Computex 2026, aiming to bring real-time, AI-driven sensing and action to robots, autonomous vehicles, and drones, reshaping industrial and commercial robotics. Intel used its Computex 2026 appearance to push further into robotics, unveiling OpenVINO Physical AI as part of a broader pitch…
IBM has launched a new feature, the Sovereignty Risk Profile, enabling enterprises to monitor and manage sovereignty risks in cloud deployments, supporting transparency, compliance, and operational independence amid tightening data regulations. IBM has launched a new feature intended to help enterprises identify sovereignty risks in cloud deployments, as concerns grow…
Fusion Worldwide leverages COMPUTEX Taipei 2026 to accelerate digital supply chain resilience in Asia
By Paul BriggsFusion Worldwide plans to showcase its enhanced supply chain intelligence and sourcing resilience solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, signalling a strategic push into Asia-Pacific markets amid rapid industry shifts. Fusion Worldwide is preparing for its first appearance at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, using the event to deepen its pitch to…
Samsung plans a strategic overhaul of its foldable line, introducing a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra model, amid rising competition from Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone launch. Samsung is reportedly preparing a sharper push into the foldable market with a naming overhaul that would mirror its premium Galaxy S…
Apple plans major iPhone redesign for 20th anniversary with foldable models and AI enhancements
By News RoomApple is set to overhaul its flagship smartphone with a significant redesign for its 20th anniversary in 2027, including foldable models and AI-driven software updates, signalling a new chapter for the device. Apple is laying the groundwork for a much bigger rethink of the iPhone than the one it is…
Consumer group Which? issues urgent advice for users to verify if their devices still receive critical security updates, highlighting vulnerabilities in outdated smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and others. Smartphone owners would be wise to check whether their device is still receiving security patches, as consumer group Which? warns that older…
Telecom industry shifts towards AI-enabled hybrid connectivity and enhanced security at MWC 2026
By News RoomAt MWC 2026, the telecom and IoT sectors reveal a transformative move towards integrated computing platforms, AI-driven networks, hybrid connectivity models, and a focus on security, signalling a more complex and autonomous industry landscape. IoT Analytics has set out seven telecom and IoT networking trends from Mobile World Congress 2026,…
BNP Paribas analyst reports clear signs of progress in Microsoft’s AI push, with improved Copilot engagement and accelerating Azure growth prompting upbeat outlooks and further upside expectations. Microsoft is beginning to show clearer progress in its artificial intelligence push, with BNP Paribas analyst Stefan Slowinski saying adoption of Copilot is…
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…
