Legal firms are increasingly embedding generative AI and proprietary data into their operations, emphasising data architecture, measurable outcomes, and inclusive talent strategies to transform AI from experimentation to a sustained competitive advantage. If there are any doubters about AI’s impact on business, IBM’s recent chief data officer survey would soon…

In 2025, organisations are shifting towards deliberate, architecture-first hybrid cloud strategies, blending public, private, and on-premise infrastructures to optimise costs, security, and operational flexibility, reshaping the future of cloud adoption. In 2025 the conversation around cloud is shifting from accidental hybrid mixes towards deliberate, architecture-first strategies that treat public cloud,…

Data centres are transforming from traditional rack rooms into intelligent, AI-powered ecosystems, driven by significant investments, innovative cooling solutions, and strategic public-private partnerships aimed at boosting efficiency, resilience, and sustainability amidst rising demand and geopolitical considerations. Data centres are evolving from rooms of racks into adaptive, AI-driven ecosystems that prioritise…

At re:Invent 2025, AWS revealed a new suite of agentic AI tools and infrastructure innovations, signalling a shift towards autonomous processes and customised models in a maturing but complex cloud environment. According to the original Techzine report, cloud computing in 2026 sits in a mature but unsettled phase: hybrid is…

The global data centre market is on a multi-decade trajectory of expansion driven by cloud migration, AI, and edge computing, with regional shifts, sustainability priorities, and technological innovation shaping its rapid evolution toward USD 1,055.8 billion by 2035. The global data centre market is on a sustained, long-term growth trajectory,…

Advancements in instant settlement, digital wallets, biometrics, and distributed ledger technology are transforming how businesses and consumers interact with money, fostering faster, more secure, and seamless transactions across industries worldwide. The future of payment systems is reshaping how businesses and consumers interact with money, moving transactions from a back‑office necessity…

Amazon Web Services introduces ‘AI Factories’, a managed on-premises solution integrating Nvidia hardware to address data sovereignty and regulatory concerns, positioning itself amid growing industry moves towards localised AI deployments. Amazon Web Services has rolled out “AI Factories”, a managed product that installs and operates dedicated AI infrastructure inside customers’…

Strong iPhone 17 shipments supported global smartphone volumes in 2025, with industry analysts noting a stabilising Chinese market and rising consumer demand, though rising costs threaten future growth. Apple’s strong iPhone 17 shipments were a key driver of modest global smartphone growth in 2025, industry trackers show, tempering weakness elsewhere…

The global travel eSIM market is projected to reach US$3.08 billion by 2032, driven by rising international travel, smartphone adoption, and demand for seamless connectivity, with industry players expanding coverage and services to meet traveller needs. According to DataM Intelligence, the travel eSIM market, valued at US$1.46 billion in 2024,…

Africa’s data‑centre industry could become one of the fastest-growing technology sectors globally by 2030, driven by AI adoption and cloud services, provided infrastructure gaps are bridged and tailored investment models are adopted. Africa’s data‑centre market could become one of the world’s fastest‑growing technology sectors by 2030, unlocking an annual revenue…

Gartner research warns that the surging demand for AI-driven data centres is outpacing traditional utility capacity, prompting a rapid shift towards on-site and alternative power sources, with implications for sustainability and costs. Availability of electricity will increasingly determine which data centres thrive and which must change business models, according to…

Private 5G networks are transitioning from trial phases to essential infrastructure in manufacturing and logistics, driven by Industry 4.0 demands for ultra-low latency, security, and real-time control, revolutionising operational efficiency amid evolving technical and security challenges. Private 5G networks–cellular systems built and operated exclusively for a single organisation–are moving from…