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Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
By News RoomQualcomm 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 Marketing Cloud Next transforms orchestrated customer engagement with AI and unified data
By News RoomSalesforce 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 delays Apple TV and HomePod mini refresh to prioritise advanced Siri AI integration
By News RoomApple 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…
Sub-Saharan Africa set to lead global 5G growth, reaching 370 million subscriptions by 2031
By News RoomEricsson 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…
Memory market faces growth driven by AI demand amid looming supply constraints and price hikes
By News RoomThe 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…
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Driven by AI, 5G and immersive formats, mobile content market set for ‘transformative growth’
By News RoomThe mobile content sector is projected to reach over $1.6 trillion by 2030, propelled by advancements in AI, 5G, and immersive technologies, with tech giants shaping the evolving landscape amid regulatory and regional challenges. The mobile content sector is poised for rapid expansion over the remainder of the decade,…
AI-driven semiconductor market forecast signals shift towards decentralised intelligence in 2026
By News RoomBusiness Insights predicts that by 2026, the $975 billion semiconductor industry will be reshaped by AI demand, supply constraints, and technological innovations, heralding a decade of strategic shifts and regional realignments. Bussiness Insights has released what it calls a 2026 Global Semiconductor Strategic Outlook, asserting the market will reach…
Amid privacy debates and major hardware announcements, Google expands AI Personal Intelligence access
By Gary FloodThis week’s tech round-up highlights Google’s broad rollout of its Personal Intelligence feature, new connected fitness hardware from Decathlon, and advancements in Nvidia’s game rendering technology, amidst regulatory pushes and industry shifts. This week’s tech round-up was dominated by advances in AI, new consumer hardware and a string of…
Lockheed Martin’s 5G drone detection prototype leverages commercial infrastructure for enhanced airspace security
By News RoomLockheed Martin has demonstrated a prototype system that utilises existing 5G cellular networks to detect small unmanned aerial vehicles through RF environment monitoring, offering a potentially faster and cost-effective solution for airspace security. Lockheed Martin demonstrated a prototype system that leverages commercial 5G cellular infrastructure to detect small unmanned…
At MWC Barcelona, Huawei unveiled a comprehensive push to embed AI into enterprise networks and infrastructure through new software, hardware, and partnership strategies, aiming to shift AI from pilots to mainstream deployment. “Future growth will come from computing,” said Wu Hui of Huawei, as the company pressed its case…
The explosion in AI workloads is causing a global shortage of enterprise storage drives, pushing manufacturers to innovate with higher-density SSDs and advanced cooling solutions amid forecasts of sustained supply constraints until 2030. The same surge in demand for artificial intelligence that has raised alarms about shortages of high-bandwidth…
Semiconductor logistics market evolves with strategic focus on high-value supply chain resilience
By News RoomAs chip demand from AI and data centres surges, the semiconductor industry’s logistics sector is transforming, emphasising specialised services, integrated supply chains, and real-time visibility to maintain manufacturing continuity amid rising global investments. The movement of wafers, tools and high‑purity chemicals has become a strategic chokepoint for the semiconductor industry,…
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlights AI-native networks and a strategic push towards 6G
By News RoomThe 2026 Mobile World Congress revealed a shift towards AI-embedded networks, autonomous radio access nodes, and a China-led value chain, signalling accelerated 6G deployment and strategic industry implications. The Information and Communications Planning and Evaluation Agency has published a technical review of Mobile World Congress 2026, distilling the Barcelona event…
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…
