As cloud costs rise amid surging AI investments, SaaS companies must embed cloud efficiency into product strategy to protect margins and valuation, shifting from a peripheral concern to a core business metric. Cloud bills are no longer a back-office nuisance for SaaS companies; they are now a direct test of…

North Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, with an increasing focus on cryptocurrency, AI, and geopolitical targets, marking a significant escalation in its cyber warfare strategy. North Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, making it the…

Oracle’s collaboration with Ingram Micro aims to accelerate cloud adoption, enhance AI projects, and diversify Australia’s enterprise infrastructure through a broader distribution programme and partner enablement. Oracle has brought Ingram Micro into its Australian cloud distribution programme in a move designed to widen access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the…

South Korea’s data privacy watchdog plans to use fines from companies for breach-related damages to help victims recover losses, though practical hurdles remain in direct compensation efforts, as the commission explores new funding models. South Korea’s data privacy watchdog is moving towards using fines imposed on companies after personal information…

Qualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…

With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…

Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…

Salesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next, signalling a strategic shift towards unified customer data, AI-driven automation, and deeper platform integration, challenging marketers to adapt to a new operational paradigm. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next marks a clear shift in how the company wants marketers to work: less as operators of isolated campaign…

Apple is holding back hardware updates for its Apple TV and HomePod mini to launch a more capable Siri AI, focusing on internal upgrades that aim to transform home entertainment and smart-home experiences. Apple is preparing refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but the launch still appears…

Ericsson forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa will become the fastest-growing 5G market over the next five years, with subscriptions soaring from 30 million in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, signalling a major shift in the region’s digital landscape. Ericsson says Sub-Saharan Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing 5G…

The computer memory sector is set for rapid expansion driven by AI and cloud growth, despite ongoing price increases and supply challenges, with major investments and political tensions shaping its future. The market for computer memory is being reshaped by a powerful mix of artificial intelligence demand, cloud expansion and…

With increasing awareness of shadow AI as an ungoverned attack surface, organisations face urgent challenges in identifying and controlling unauthorised AI tools amid evolving EU regulations and the need for heightened visibility. Security teams are increasingly finding that the most dangerous artificial intelligence tools in the workplace are not the…