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Gartner warns that rapid AI adoption, regulatory changes, and emerging quantum risks are compelling organisations to overhaul their cyber defence strategies, shifting focus from reactive to resilience-focused approaches. Cybersecurity in 2026 is being reshaped by a mix of faster AI adoption, tougher regulation and a broader threat environment that is…
Zero trust network access market poised to quadruple by 2030 amid cloud migration and rising cyber threats
By News RoomThe global Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) market is projected to grow from $1.34 billion in 2025 to $4.18 billion by 2030, driven by increased cloud adoption, remote work, and escalating cyber threats targeting critical industries. The global zero trust network access market is set for rapid expansion as organisations…
UAE accelerates cyber resilience with AI-driven national security initiatives amidst rising threats
By News RoomThe UAE is intensifying its cyber defence efforts by integrating AI tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering a homegrown cybersecurity workforce to counter escalating threats and position itself as a regional digital hub. The UAE is pushing cyber resilience as a national priority, with its Cyber Security Council arguing that digital…
Scotland faces clash over data centres’ rapid expansion amid climate and energy concerns
By News RoomAs Scotland’s low-carbon heritage attracts data centre development, critics warn of environmental risks and energy demands, prompting calls for stricter regulations amidst growing AI infrastructure expansion concerns. Data centres have become a lightning rod in Scotland’s climate debate, with critics warning that they are energy-hungry, water-intensive and being approved too…
Network Rail has secured a five-year agreement with RWE to source up to 65% of its non-traction electricity from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, marking a major step towards fully renewable operations by 2030 and cutting emissions by over 168,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Network Rail has struck…
UK firms increasingly move AI workloads abroad due to rising energy costs and infrastructure challenges
By News RoomA new survey reveals that one in five UK companies are shifting AI workloads overseas as soaring electricity prices and infrastructure constraints hamper domestic AI deployment, raising concerns over UK’s technological sovereignty. One in five UK firms have already shifted AI workloads overseas because electricity costs at home are too…
EU awards €180 million sovereign cloud tenders to boost digital independence from non-EU firms
By News RoomThe European Commission has awarded a six-year, €180 million cloud services contract to European providers, marking a strategic move to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU technology firms. The European Commission has awarded a six-year cloud services tender worth up to €180 million, in a move designed to…
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EU awards €180 million sovereign cloud tenders to boost digital independence from non-EU firms
By News RoomThe European Commission has awarded a six-year, €180 million cloud services contract to European providers, marking a strategic move to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU technology firms. The European Commission has awarded a six-year cloud services tender worth up to €180 million, in a move designed to…
Changes to Google’s consent handling for Analytics and Ads, set for June 2026, face criticism over reduced control and increased compliance risks for advertisers, prompting industry concern about privacy and legal exposures. Google’s move to change how Analytics and Ads handle consent is drawing criticism from privacy and measurement specialists,…
Ingram Micro expands Australian portfolio with new j5create distribution deal amid broader hardware and cloud push
By Paul BriggsIngram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, enhancing access to connectivity accessories amid its wider strategy to integrate hardware, cloud services, and endpoint management solutions across channels. Ingram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, giving local channel partners access to the accessories maker’s…
Abacus has bolstered its UK incident response capabilities with new specialist staff to deliver quicker support and foster closer collaboration within its expanded global operations, amid rising concerns over breach handling and a growing cyber ecosystem. Abacus has widened its UK incident response capability, adding specialist staff in Britain to…
As artificial intelligence accelerates the US data centre expansion, dependencies on foreign-critical minerals, mainly controlled by China, raise strategic concerns about domestic resilience and industrial security amid rapid technological growth. The surge in artificial intelligence is accelerating an extraordinary build-out of data centres across the United States, and that boom…
Microsoft advances towards launch of the world’s most powerful AI data centre in Wisconsin
By News RoomMicrosoft nears completion of its massive AI data centre in Wisconsin, aiming to revolutionise large-scale AI training with sustainability and enhanced resilience, amid local concerns over environmental impact. Microsoft has moved a step closer to opening what it describes as the world’s most powerful AI data centre, a vast new…
G42 and R/GA unveil AI-driven conversational hub to revolutionise digital brand experiences
By News RoomG42 and R/GA have launched Alpha.G42.ai, an innovative AI-powered platform that replaces traditional websites with conversational hubs, signalling a shift towards a more personalised, device-agnostic digital future. G42, the UAE-based technology group, has unveiled Alpha.G42.ai in partnership with R/GA, presenting it as an early example of how companies may soon…
UK SMEs brace for rising energy costs and disrupted supply chains amid Middle East conflict escalation
By News RoomSmall and medium-sized enterprises in the UK are feeling the pinch from soaring energy bills and supply chain chaos as the Middle East conflict intensifies, prompting calls for strategic resilience measures. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East is once again being felt far beyond the region, and for…
Schneider Electric and Microsoft revolutionise green hydrogen production with AI-driven open automation
By News RoomSchneider Electric and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to leverage AI for open, scalable industrial control systems, promising to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in green hydrogen production amid rising policy incentives. Schneider Electric has deepened its collaboration with Microsoft in a move aimed at bringing artificial intelligence into industrial…
IT outsourcing shifts towards strategic partnerships and emerging markets enforce industry evolution
By Paul BriggsThe global IT outsourcing market is transforming from cost-cutting to a strategic, outcomes-driven industry, with new regional dynamics and evolving client expectations shaping its future trajectory. The global IT outsourcing market is moving well beyond its old reputation as a way to cut payrolls. According to the Maximize Market…
UK government launches ambitious review to accelerate 5G Standalone rollout and explore future tech infrastructure
By Gary FloodThe UK government has initiated a comprehensive Mobile Market Review aimed at strengthening mobile infrastructure, boosting 5G Standalone deployment by 2030, and preparing for future technological developments including 6G and satellite connectivity. The UK government has opened a wide-ranging Mobile Market Review designed to inform Department for Science, Innovation and…
Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA have unveiled an expanded portfolio of full‑stack AI and supercomputing systems, integrating advanced hardware and software to support research institutions, cloud providers, and sovereign deployments at extreme scale. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its co‑engineering with NVIDIA to deliver a broadened line of full‑stack AI…
