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As AI commands a growing share of IT budgets and companies seek integrated solutions, Bain & Company highlights a shift towards outcome-based delivery models and talent reskilling to harness the technology’s strategic potential. Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the clearest growth paths for technology services firms, with…
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…
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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…
EvertzAV highlights Industry’s push towards standards-based AV over IP with IPMX certification at ISE 2026
By News RoomEvertzAV is set to emphasise the industry’s shift to standards-based AV over IP with the launch of its IPMX certification and new product innovations at ISE 2026, advancing multi-vendor interoperability across professional AV and broadcast systems. EvertzAV will use its presence at Integrated Systems Europe in Barcelona from 3 to…
Micron Technology is investing US$24 billion in a new wafer fabrication plant in Singapore to boost NAND production in response to soaring demand driven by artificial intelligence and data workloads, signalling a strategic move to address ongoing chip shortages. US memory-chip maker Micron Technology has begun construction of a major…
Cisco’s restructured 360 Partner Program accelerates AI readiness with new incentives and resources
By Paul BriggsCisco unveils a revamped 360 Partner Program designed to streamline partner engagement, incentivise AI-driven solutions, and bolster collaboration, aiming to meet surging customer demand for AI readiness amid rapid technological shifts. Cisco has introduced the Cisco 360 Partner Program, a reworked partner framework intended to help its channel navigate…
The UK government, with funding from Meta, has launched a pioneering open-source AI fellowship programme to modernise public transport, safety, and security through transparent, adaptable technology developed by top British AI experts. The British government has recruited a cohort of artificial intelligence specialists to develop open-source tools intended to modernise…
Micron ramps up Singapore expansion with $24 billion NAND plant to address AI-driven memory demand
By News RoomMicron Technology announces a $24 billion investment in a new wafer-fabrication plant in Singapore, aiming to boost NAND flash memory capacity amid surging AI and data centre requirements, with production expected from 2028. US memory-chip maker Micron Technology has begun construction of a major wafer-fabrication plant in Singapore that the…
EU’s new battery rules could transform smartphone repairability and sustainability by 2027
By News RoomThe European Union has introduced comprehensive rules requiring most portable electronics to feature removable batteries, aiming to enhance repairability, reduce waste, and promote sustainable technology by 2027. The European Union has enacted sweeping new rules that will require most portable electronics, including smartphones, to be designed so users can remove…
A new EY study reveals increasing resistance among UK consumers to regular streaming fee hikes, driven by concerns over fairness, content value, and rising broadband costs, amid a competitive global market for subscriptions. UK households are increasingly resistant to routine increases in streaming fees, with a majority expressing concern about…
CEOs grapple with accelerating tech deployment amid talent and cybersecurity challenges in 2025
By News RoomAs chief executives prioritise rapid tech integration to fuel growth, they confront significant hurdles including workforce expansion, cybersecurity threats, and the uneven adoption of generative AI across organisations in 2025, prompting a strategic recalibration among HR and board leaders. CEOs are increasingly viewing technology not merely as an operational tool…
Oracle Integration Cloud advances API-led strategies by offering enhanced security, operational stability, and developer tools, positioning itself as a unified control plane for diverse enterprise environments and accelerating digital transformation. Enterprises seeking to knit together cloud services, on-premises systems and third-party applications increasingly treat APIs as strategic assets rather than…
The European Commission initiates expedited proceedings to force Google to improve interoperability and data access on Android and search platforms, aiming to level the playing field in the evolving AI industry and enforce the Digital Markets Act. The European Commission has opened specification proceedings aimed at forcing Google to make…
Microsoft’s Maia 200 chip challenges Nvidia and Google with advanced AI inference capabilities
By News RoomMicrosoft unveils Maia 200, its second-generation AI accelerator leveraging TSMC’s 3‑nanometre process, designed to enhance efficiency and reduce dependence on Nvidia hardware amid growing custom silicon initiatives in cloud services. Microsoft has introduced Maia 200, its second-generation in-house artificial intelligence accelerator, positioning the chip as a route to power its…
