The UK mobile industry is on the verge of a pivotal shift as the nationwide deployment of 5G Standalone networks promises to redefine connectivity, enabling specialised services, real-time applications, and industry-specific digital ecosystems for MVNOs amid ongoing infrastructure and regulatory challenges. The UK mobile industry is on the cusp of…

While MCP offers a rapid and standardised method to integrate large language models with databases and tools, experts warn that ensuring reliability, security, and governance in production remains complex and fraught with risks, calling for robust safeguards and cautious adoption. Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises a fast, standardised way to…

The cloud industry faces unprecedented upheaval in 2026, as AI demands accelerate, legacy infrastructure falters, and innovative smaller providers, dubbed ‘neoclouds’, challenge hyperscalers’ dominance amid rising outages and enterprise shifts towards private AI solutions. As cloud computing continues to evolve rapidly, the industry faces significant challenges and transformations that will…

A recent Semperis report reveals that over half of ransomware incidents occur during weekends or holidays, with many attacks targeting organisations during internal changes when security teams are understaffed, exposing critical vulnerabilities and emphasising the need for proactive identity management and vigilant staffing practices. Over half of organisations that experienced…

Since launching a dedicated directory in July 2025, AWS Marketplace has experienced a meteoric rise in AI agent adoption, driven by technological advances and strategic enhancements that are transforming enterprise automation on a global scale. AWS Marketplace has witnessed an extraordinary surge in AI agent adoption since launching a dedicated…

Google is intensifying its efforts to compete with Nvidia by expanding its AI chip offerings into enterprise data centres, signalling a potential shift in the AI hardware landscape. In a decisive and strategic expansion, Google is escalating its efforts to challenge Nvidia’s entrenched dominance in the AI chip market, currently…

In today’s competitive and rapidly evolving market, the key differentiator for businesses that successfully grow their revenue and profit margins often lies in their effective utilisation of data, processes, and technology. Modern Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) systems have transformed from traditional accounting or inventory tools into comprehensive profitability engines that…

As sales targets intensify and competition heats up, AI tools like HubSpot, Salesforce Einstein, and Fireflies.ai are transforming sales operations, enabling teams to automate tasks, glean insights, and close deals more efficiently in 2026. Sales teams face an increasingly demanding landscape heading into 2026, marked by bigger targets, tighter competition,…

As hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud embed AI into their platforms, managed service providers face a pivotal choice: adapt through strategic integration or risk obsolescence in a rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape. The rapid evolution of cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape…

HP announces plans to eliminate up to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate product innovation and improve efficiency amid sector-wide transformation. HP Inc. has announced plans to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal year 2028, a move aligned with its strategic…

Hewlett Packard Enterprise launches the Partner Ready Vantage programme, unifying partner schemes into an integrated, flexible framework that emphasises expertise, growth, and service innovation, with plans for wider program integration by 2026-27. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has initiated a significant overhaul in its channel partner engagement with the launch of…

Cisco and Comstor are accelerating Qatar’s digital transformation through innovative partner programmes and strategic collaborations aligned with the country’s National Vision 2030, focusing on AI infrastructure, secure connectivity, and economic diversification. Cisco and its distribution partner Comstor are intensifying their efforts to accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation in line with the…