Cisco launches its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, offering a modular, security-rich architecture designed to streamline large-scale AI deployment and support business resilience in Asia-Pacific and Japan. Cisco is pitching a more integrated answer to a problem that is becoming familiar in boardrooms across Asia-Pacific and Japan: how to…

Intel executive Santhosh Viswanathan reveals how AI-powered personal computers are entering a new era centred on local intelligence and distributed AI, with significant implications for global markets including India. Intel’s Santhosh Viswanathan says the personal computer is entering a new phase, as the industry moves from an era defined by…

Boost Run’s landmark agreement with Dell aims to ramp up enterprise AI compute and storage capacity, supporting its upcoming public listing and capitalising on booming AI infrastructure investments. Boost Run has unveiled a $1.44 billion purchase agreement with Dell Technologies, a deal the company says will help it meet rising…

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.…

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…

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…

Samsung has commenced the second beta rollout of One UI 8.5 to the Galaxy S23 series and additional models, signalling a move towards a stable release in May, with improvements targeting bugs and system stability based on early tester feedback. Samsung has begun seeding the second beta of One UI…

The satellite-to-phone connectivity industry is witnessing rapid growth as standards bodies and operators integrate satellite services into global mobile networks, with the market expected to reach $7.6 billion by 2026. Direct-to-cell satellite services are moving from niche capability to a broader commercial market as standards bodies and operators push the…

At its Cloud Next event in Las Vegas, Google signals a renewed focus on small and mid-sized businesses by highlighting AI innovations, dedicated sessions, and a $750 million fund to foster SMB adoption of its cloud and AI services. Google is making a determined push to turn its cloud…

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…