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Broadcom redefines partner strategy with AI-native VMware Cloud Foundation and sovereign cloud focus
By News RoomBroadcom is shifting its EMEA partner strategy towards private cloud, AI integration, and data sovereignty, emphasising long-term customer outcomes and operational transformation through VMware Cloud Foundation, now enhanced for AI and secure, localised cloud services. Broadcom’s EMEA partner strategy is increasingly being shaped by a simple commercial reality: many enterprises…
US government restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models ignite debate over global AI strategy and security
By News RoomThe US government’s order to halt foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models signals a seismic shift in the intersection of AI development and geopolitical security, amid industry concerns over innovation and international cooperation. The U.S. government’s order forcing Anthropic to suspend foreign national access to two of its most…
Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
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Enterprise storage market rebounds with record $33 billion in 2025 driven by AI and flash
By Gary FloodThe global external enterprise storage systems market returned to growth in 2025, reaching a record $33 billion, backed by increased AI demand, flash technology, and supply chain shifts, with continued expansion forecasted for 2026. The global market for external enterprise storage systems returned to growth in 2025, reaching a…
AI-driven server market surges to record revenues amid supply and geopolitical pressures
By News RoomThe global server industry has hit a historic high in 2025, driven by unprecedented AI infrastructure investment, but faces mounting supply chain and geopolitical challenges that could reshape future growth and deployment strategies. The global market for servers reached unprecedented heights in 2025 as spending to support artificial intelligence…
Google’s Michigan data centre aims to transform local energy landscape with 2.7GW campus and green power commitments
By News RoomGoogle plans to develop a large-scale data centre campus in Wayne County, Michigan, promising significant investment in renewable energy and local infrastructure amid mounting regional demand and scrutiny. Google has chosen Wayne County, Michigan, as the site for a major new data centre campus, entering a partnership with DTE…
Industry coalition accelerates toward AI-native 6G with sensing and sectoral innovations
By Gary FloodMajor vendors and operators are collaborating on the development of 6G, aiming to embed AI, sensing, and sector-specific capabilities, with commercial deployment targeted around 2029 amidst technical challenges and evolving standards. “The networks of today simply aren’t ready for the use cases of tomorrow,” says NVIDIA’s Telecom SVP, Ronnie…
Google has integrated 1 gigawatt of demand response capacity into US utility agreements, pioneering a flexible, grid-friendly approach to powering data centres with cleaner energy and enhancing grid stability amidst rising digital demands. “A new milestone for smart, affordable electricity growth.” According to a blog post by Michael Terrell,…
Amazon is developing a new AI-integrated smartphone codenamed ‘Transformer’, focusing on a personalised, voice- and AI-driven user experience that could challenge established industry giants. Amazon is quietly working on a new smartphone project intended to fuse advanced artificial intelligence with its Alexa ecosystem, according to reporting from Reuters and…
Global forecasts indicate a significant expansion in CDN security over the next decade, driven by rising cyber threats and increasing demand for resilient, low-latency content delivery amid expanding digital media consumption and regulatory pressures. Worldwide forecasts for content delivery network security point to strong expansion over the coming decade…
The global server market has hit new heights in 2025, with revenue reaching $125.3 billion, driven by heavy investments in AI and GPU‑accelerated systems among hyperscalers and cloud providers, amid supply constraints and geopolitical tensions. According to the International Data Corporation’s Worldwide Quarterly Server Tracker, vendor revenue for servers…
Telecom vendors and operators are rapidly transitioning from conceptual AI integration to practical deployment of AI-native RAN, leveraging GPUs and CPUs to optimise performance, cost, and latency in next-generation networks, as industry experiments and partnerships accelerate the push towards intelligent wireless infrastructure. AI-driven radio access networks are shifting from…
Industries are shifting AI processing from cloud centres to localised network sites, aiming to reduce latency, improve data control, and enhance resilience, with major players like AT&T, T‑Mobile, NVIDIA, and Itron leading the evolution towards an AI-powered network ecosystem. According to PYMNTS, telecom and infrastructure firms are shifting artificial…
AI’s environmental impact remains secondary despite growing power and water demands, study finds
By News RoomA new industry report highlights that while AI drives record electricity and water use, most firms prioritise ethics over environmental concerns, risking missed opportunities for climate benefits. Artificial intelligence is reshaping corporate priorities as its appetite for electricity and cooling grows, yet environmental consequences remain secondary for many firms…
The US office leasing market shows signs of stabilisation with decreasing vacancies and uneven regional recovery, driven by subdued new supply, conversion trends, and sector-specific slowdowns, notably in life sciences. The national office leasing market appears to be settling after a turbulent period, with a February snapshot from CommercialCafe…
