Microsoft’s shift away from exclusivity with OpenAI sets the stage for increased competition among cloud giants, as the AI landscape becomes more open and diverse, prompting strategic adjustments from industry leaders. Microsoft will no longer have exclusive access to OpenAI’s models and products, a change that opens the door for…

Google Cloud’s Next 2026 conference unveiled major advances in AI deployment, featuring Gemini Enterprise control layer, eighth-generation TPU chips, and security-driven autonomous workflows, signalling a shift from pilots to scalable enterprise AI operations. Google Cloud used its Next 2026 conference to argue that enterprise AI has moved beyond experiments and…

At its 2026 summit, Red Hat emphasises the shift of enterprise AI from experimentation to scalable, secure deployment, featuring customer success stories and collaborations with Nvidia, IBM, AMD and Microsoft. Red Hat is using its 2026 summit to make a clear point: enterprise AI has shifted from experimentation to execution.…

By 2026, generative AI will transform how shoppers discover products, how merchants present catalogues, and reshape strategic approaches in retail, standing out as a critical infrastructure rather than just a back-office tool. Generative AI is no longer just a back-office efficiency play for ecommerce. By 2026, it is increasingly shaping…

Meta plans to eliminate around 8,000 roles next month, marking one of its largest workforce reductions amid a significant push into AI, amid industry-wide restructuring in the tech sector. Meta is preparing to eliminate about 8,000 roles from next month as it pushes harder into artificial intelligence, in one…

Tim Cook’s departure and the appointment of John Ternus as Apple’s new CEO mark a significant transition, hinting at a renewed focus on hardware and on-device AI as the company seeks to accelerate its AI development amidst rising competitive pressure. Apple is entering one of the most important transitions in…

Genesys announces plans to launch its Cloud platform on AWS European Sovereign Cloud, targeting regulated organisations in the EU to enhance data residency and compliance amid tightening regulatory constraints. Genesys has confirmed plans to make its Genesys Cloud platform available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a move the…

Nvidia has sold its remaining stake in Arm Holdings, ending a contentious ownership chapter and refocusing the chip designer on core licensing and AI expansion amid market shifts and regulatory backdrop. Nvidia has completed the sale of its remaining equity in Arm Holdings, removing a long‑running ownership question that followed…

Nvidia has increased its stake in CoreWeave by $2 billion, reinforcing a strategic alliance to accelerate AI data centre expansion despite rising capital expenditure and execution challenges. Nvidia has committed a further $2 billion to CoreWeave, increasing its equity stake in the GPU-rental specialist as the chipmaker deepens a…

NHS trusts are progressing beyond initial Electronic Patient Record roll-outs towards a strategic phase of optimisation, embedding change and realising measurable benefits, amid varied experiences and ongoing challenges. Over the past year NHS trusts have stepped up large-scale Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programmes, moving beyond procurement into a sustained…

Formula E has announced a multiyear alliance with Google Cloud, positioning the technology giant as its Principal AI Partner. The partnership aims to embed advanced AI tools into race operations, broadcast coverage, and sustainability initiatives, signalling a shift towards data-driven and inclusive motorsport experiences. Formula E’s long-term collaboration with Google…

As chief executives prioritise rapid tech integration to fuel growth, they confront significant hurdles including workforce expansion, cybersecurity threats, and the uneven adoption of generative AI across organisations in 2025, prompting a strategic recalibration among HR and board leaders. CEOs are increasingly viewing technology not merely as an operational tool…