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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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Siemens Energy’s $1 billion US investment aims to meet surging AI-driven data centre power demands
By News RoomSiemens Energy plans a $1 billion expansion of electrical gear production across the US, driven by soaring demand from data centres and AI applications, promising new jobs and accelerated infrastructure build-out. Siemens Energy is poised to spend $1 billion expanding production of electrical gear in the United States, a move…
Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…
Market analysis indicates significant growth for interactive voice response systems, driven by AI integration, cloud adoption, and evolving customer needs across sectors including banking, healthcare, and retail, with industry leaders investing in conversational, multilingual solutions. Worldwide market analysis points to a sustained expansion in interactive voice response (IVR) technology…
The global battery energy storage system (BESS) market is projected to more than double from USD 10.9 billion in 2023 to over USD 25.5 billion by 2032, with analysts highlighting significant regional growth, technological shifts, and evolving industry competition amid varying forecasts. Stratview Research projects the global battery energy…
Nvidia’s $2 billion boost propels CoreWeave into new AI infrastructure heights amid mounting risks
By Paul BriggsNvidia has increased its stake in CoreWeave by $2 billion, reinforcing a strategic alliance to accelerate AI data centre expansion despite rising capital expenditure and execution challenges. Nvidia has committed a further $2 billion to CoreWeave, increasing its equity stake in the GPU-rental specialist as the chipmaker deepens a…
Rumours suggest Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could surpass all previous models in battery size, with capacity potentially exceeding 5,500 mAh, promising extended endurance and competitive edge in the flagship foldable market. Apple’s long‑rumoured foldable iPhone is now said to be fitted with a battery that would outstrip every other iPhone…
NHS trusts are progressing beyond initial Electronic Patient Record roll-outs towards a strategic phase of optimisation, embedding change and realising measurable benefits, amid varied experiences and ongoing challenges. Over the past year NHS trusts have stepped up large-scale Electronic Patient Record (EPR) programmes, moving beyond procurement into a sustained…
Apple is restructuring its 2026 iPhone release schedule, prioritising high-end models like foldables and upgraded devices due to rising component costs and supply limitations, signalling a strategic move to bolster margins and meet strong demand for premium handsets. Apple is reorganising its iPhone rollout for 2026, electing to concentrate…
Bits raises €12 million to accelerate compliance automation amidst EU regulatory tightening
By News RoomStockholm startup Bits secures €12 million in Series A funding to enhance automation and expand its integrated compliance platform, aiming to streamline anti-money laundering and customer onboarding processes across Europe amid increasing regulatory demands. Bits, a Stockholm start-up that supplies compliance and customer onboarding infrastructure to banks and regulated fintechs,…
Microsoft’s stellar quarter signals AI and cloud as the new growth engine amidst strategic shifts and rising costs
By News RoomMicrosoft’s latest financial results highlight a decisive shift towards AI and cloud services as core growth drivers, shaping future customer experience strategies amid rapid adoption and substantial capital investment. Microsoft’s latest quarter underlines a decisive pivot: AI and cloud are now the central engines of its growth and, in turn,…
Regulatory clarity reshapes crypto outreach with compliance and transparency at its core
By News RoomRegulatory reforms are transforming how blockchain projects communicate, emphasising legal scrutiny, transparency, and institutional trust, as industry shifts away from hype towards compliant, measured outreach. Regulatory change is reshaping how blockchain projects present themselves to the public, pushing outreach away from speculative hype and towards measured, compliance-aware communication. Industry observers…
Formula E elevates AI partnership with Google Cloud to drive operational and fan engagement innovations
By News RoomFormula E has announced a multiyear alliance with Google Cloud, positioning the technology giant as its Principal AI Partner. The partnership aims to embed advanced AI tools into race operations, broadcast coverage, and sustainability initiatives, signalling a shift towards data-driven and inclusive motorsport experiences. Formula E’s long-term collaboration with Google…
