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UK government calls on AI firms to develop autonomous cyber-defence tools amidst rising threats
By News RoomSecurity Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading AI companies to collaborate on advanced cyber-defence systems, as the UK faces a surge in cyber incidents and accelerates its national resilience strategy with increased funding and a new voluntary pledge for enterprise cyber-safety. Security Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading artificial intelligence…
Cloudflare’s latest quarterly results reveal a 34% revenue increase, driven by expanding enterprise demand and its strategic shift towards AI platform services, positioning it as a key player in next-generation application infrastructure. Cloudflare has emerged from its latest quarterly update with a stronger case for investors who are willing to…
IBM’s Power Systems division remains waiting for the anticipated surge from GenAI, as overall infrastructure performs strongly and new Power11 hardware aims to bring AI closer to core business operations, potentially unlocking a new growth phase. IBM’s Power Systems business is still waiting for the GenAI surge that many in…
Amazon Web Services launches European Sovereign Cloud to ease regulatory fears for regulated industries
By News RoomAWS’s new European Sovereign Cloud aims to balance cloud flexibility with strict EU data sovereignty rules, facilitating secure migration for regulated sectors like SAP and reducing compliance concerns. European IT chiefs in heavily regulated industries have long faced a stark trade-off: adopt public cloud services and risk sovereignty concerns, or…
Cisco unveils integrated AI foundation with security and performance focus amid enterprise shift
By Paul BriggsCisco 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’s Santhosh Viswanathan highlights the rise of AI PCs transforming the future of personal computing
By News RoomIntel 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 secures $1.44 billion deal with Dell to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion
By News RoomBoost 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…
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Scarcity of high-bandwidth memory caused by prioritisation for AI infrastructure is forcing smartphone, PC, and console manufacturers to revise production plans, risking slower growth in the electronics sector amid rising costs and capacity constraints. Data centre spending on artificial intelligence is siphoning scarce high-bandwidth memory away from consumer products,…
Identity Digital’s Matt Overman recognised on CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list for innovative partner strategy
By Paul BriggsIdentity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been honoured in CRN’s 2026 Channel Chiefs list, spotlighting his role in pioneering scalable, AI-driven partner programmes amid rising demand for innovative top-level domains and digital identity services. Identity Digital’s chief revenue officer, Matt Overman, has been named to CRN’s 2026…
Gallea Ai partners with IBM to democratise enterprise AI for small and mid-sized businesses
By Paul BriggsGallea Ai has joined IBM’s Partner Plus programme, aiming to accelerate AI deployment for smaller organisations through hybrid cloud solutions and enterprise-grade tools, with a focus on reducing implementation risks and expanding accessible AI capabilities. Gallea Ai has been named an IBM Business Partner under the IBM Partner Plus…
Onecom’s acquisition of Matrix IT signals ambitious push into scale and Microsoft expertise
By Paul BriggsOnecom has expanded its managed IT services through the acquisition of Matrix IT, enhancing its regional footprint, technical capacity, and Microsoft-specialist offerings amid a broader consolidation trend driven by private equity-backed platform strategies. Onecom has expanded its managed IT footprint with the purchase of Matrix IT, a Microsoft Solutions…
AWS enjoys strongest growth in over three years as AI drives cloud demand and plans record investment
By News RoomAWS reports record-breaking quarterly and annual revenue, with a surge in profit, as its aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure prepares the ground for long-term growth amid fierce competition in the cloud sector. Amazon Web Services closed 2025 with a surge in revenue and profit that underscored the central role…
Advanced AI-powered chatbots are revolutionising online engagement by proactively steering visitors towards purchases, boosting lead quality and revenue without increasing staffing levels. AI-powered chatbots have evolved from simple customer-service tools into proactive revenue drivers that engage visitors the instant they arrive and guide them toward purchase decisions. According to industry…
The Irish Government, in partnership with industry leaders like Microsoft Ireland, has introduced targeted micro-qualifications in artificial intelligence designed to expand access and bolster digital capabilities across small businesses and workers nationwide. The Irish Government has introduced a new suite of Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications in artificial…
Advanced Micro Devices reported a robust Q4, exceeding market expectations with a 34% revenue increase driven by surging demand for AI and data-centre products, amid increasing industry appetite for specialised chips and evolving supply dynamics. Advanced Micro Devices delivered results for the fourth quarter that topped earlier market projections,…
Microsoft Office zero‑day exploited by APT28 persists post-patch with covert malware tactics
By News RoomA new wave of attacks exploiting a Microsoft Office vulnerability linked to the Russia‑connected APT28 group continues despite an emergency security patch, employing sophisticated malware techniques and multi-stage exploits targeting Central and Eastern Europe. Security researchers have linked a fresh wave of Microsoft Office exploits to the Russia‑linked advanced…
IoT platforms set to transform enterprise digitalisation amid fast-growing market forecasts
By News RoomMarket research firms predict a booming IoT platform sector driven by enterprise adoption, edge computing and industry-specific solutions, despite security and interoperability challenges. Market research firms are predicting rapid expansion in the market for Internet of Things platforms as organisations across sectors accelerate deployments of connected devices and analytics.…
Broadcom’s decision to end the Advantage Partner Programme for VMware Cloud Service Providers, set for 2026, risks shrinking Europe’s cloud ecosystem, sparking legal challenges and concerns over data sovereignty and reduced customer choice. Broadcom has told VMware Cloud Service Providers that the Advantage Partner Programme will not be renewed,…
PeAC accelerates UK DaaS expansion with swift launch of topi platform and Lenovo funding partnership
By News RoomPEAC Solutions has rapidly introduced topi’s digital Device as a Service platform to the UK market, promising to transform hardware sales through instant quotes, seamless integrations, and exclusive Lenovo rebates, signalling a disruptive shift in channel partner financing. PEAC Solutions has moved swiftly to bring topi’s digital Device as a…
