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’…

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…

Recent assessments reveal critical flaws in leading AI memory architectures, exposing performance and cost inefficiencies that could deepen global development gaps and challenge current evaluation methods. Recent evaluations have revealed significant shortcomings in universal large language model (LLM) memory systems such as Mem0 and Zep, which were initially hailed as…

Advancements in next-generation mobile chips are revolutionising the global microprocessors market, expanding their application from smartphones to automotive, industrial, and AI workloads, driven by integration, efficiency, and ongoing technological innovations. Next-generation mobile processors are transforming the global microprocessors market by offering desktop-level performance within highly efficient power consumption frameworks. Originally…

The cloud industry faces a pivotal year in 2026, driven by increased AI adoption, recent outages revealing infrastructure vulnerabilities, and a rising shift towards private and neocloud services, challenging hyperscaler dominance and emphasising resilience. The cloud computing landscape in 2026 is poised for significant transformation, driven by accelerating AI integration…

Industry leaders and organisations like NGMN and 3GPP are shaping the future of 6G, emphasising global collaboration, AI integration, and sustainable development to revolutionise connectivity beyond 5G. As the global telecommunications industry stands on the cusp of a new era in connectivity, the dialogue around 6G is moving from speculative…

As cloud adoption accelerates beyond 94%, enterprises face escalating cybersecurity threats driven by misconfigurations and evolving attack surfaces, prompting a shift towards dynamic, structured security frameworks to safeguard critical data and infrastructure. As enterprises increasingly adopt cloud-first strategies, leveraging cloud services has become nearly universal, with over 94 percent of…

Cisco unveils an enhanced 360 Partner Program on 25 January 2026, featuring new specialisations, training investments, and incentives to empower partners in the AI era, fostering growth and resilience across digital transformations. Cisco is set to launch an enhanced version of its Cisco 360 Partner Program on 25 January 2026,…

Rapid deployment of 5G, fibre broadband expansion, and AI integration are prompting telecom operators to rapidly reskill their workforce, transforming operational and service delivery models in a highly competitive landscape. The telecommunications industry finds itself at a transformative crossroads, driven by the rapid deployment of 5G networks, expansion of fibre…