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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
Whitepapers
Juniper Research’s latest report highlights a pragmatic shift towards deploying mature IoT technologies with an emphasis on security, resilience, and operational readiness in 2026, signalling a move from research to real-world application. Juniper Research’s Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends for 2026 sketches a practical, deployment-focused agenda for enterprises that…
As artificial intelligence models grow larger and denser, the industry’s physical limits are being tested, with a race for grid access, land, and advanced cooling shaping the future of hyperscale data centres amid increasing pressures on infrastructure and regulatory hurdles. The expansion of artificial intelligence is colliding with the physical…
Global: Digital transformation market growth driven by cloud, AI, and IoT adoption globally
By News RoomShoppers of tech news are watching projections climb: the global digital transformation market is set to surge from about USD 1.07 trillion in 2024 to an estimated USD 4.62 trillion by 2030. Businesses, IT teams and investors should care because cloud, AI and edge are reshaping costs, speed and security…
Shoppers and IT teams alike are waking up to how fragile modern supply chains can be. From the SolarWinds shock to a flood of AI-driven scams, organisations in the UK and beyond are rethinking how they vet suppliers, protect data, and plan for incidents that start three links away. Essential…
Amid bullish AI cloud outlook and billion-dollar contracts, right now Oracle seems unstoppable
By Gary FloodOracle’s shares hit a historic high after announcing a surge in cloud infrastructure commitments and ambitious growth targets in the generative-AI market, positioning the tech giant as a formidable contender among industry leaders. Oracle’s shares rocketed to record highs, surging as much as 43% on September 10, 2025, after the…
Europe’s advanced analytics market set for explosive growth amid regulatory and technological shifts
By Gary FloodThe European advanced analytics market is projected to soar to USD 203.79 billion by 2033, driven by regulatory mandates, cloud adoption, and technological innovations, transforming analytics from a competitive edge to a regulatory necessity. The Europe advanced analytics market is expanding rapidly from a base of USD 36.49 billion in…
Ireland’s rapidly expanding data centre sector, driven by the AI revolution, is raising critical concerns over energy consumption and climate commitments amid mounting investment from global tech giants. Strange though it may seem, the best vantage on the unfolding global rush into artificial intelligence in Ireland remains a walking trail…
EU aims for greener data centres but regulatory and measurement hurdles could slow progress
By Gary FloodThe European Union is pushing to make data centres more sustainable amid challenges in regulation, reporting, and incentivising energy efficiency, as the sector’s growth threatens to undermine climate ambitions. Europe’s scramble to expand data centre capacity is colliding with its climate ambitions as policymakers struggle to turn sparse, inconsistent reporting…
Surging demand from artificial intelligence buildouts is causing a global memory chip shortage, elevating prices and prompting shifts in supply strategies as industry players brace for ongoing scarcity into 2026. Memory chip prices are surging as artificial intelligence buildouts tighten supply for server DRAM, especially DDR5, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM),…
Drax Power Limited has submitted plans to develop two modest data centre buildings near Drax Power Station, signalling a broader strategy to repurpose energy sites into digital infrastructure hubs amid rising AI demand and environmental considerations. Plans to build two modest data centre buildings on land immediately north of Drax…
Data centres in orbit: hype, or a genuine next frontier in AI infrastructure innovation?
By Gary FloodLeading tech giants and startups are exploring the possibility of floating AI data centres in orbit, promising renewable energy and cooling benefits amid rising terrestrial resource pressures , but significant technical and economic challenges remain. If the architects of the artificial intelligence boom are right, the next frontier for computing…
Virgin Media O2 is phasing out its 3G network across the UK to prioritise 4G and 5G services, prompting millions to upgrade their devices. The move enhances mobile speeds and capacity but requires customers with older handsets or international SIMs to adapt before services are discontinued. One of the UK’s…
