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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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Genesys announces plans to launch its Cloud platform on AWS European Sovereign Cloud, targeting regulated organisations in the EU to enhance data residency and compliance amid tightening regulatory constraints. Genesys has confirmed plans to make its Genesys Cloud platform available on the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, a move the…
A major outage at Amazon Web Services on 16 February 2026 caused cascading failures across numerous online services, including a significant disruption at social media platform X, highlighting vulnerabilities in shared cloud infrastructure. A sudden surge of error reports tied to Amazon Web Services (AWS) on 16 February 2026 produced…
Telecommunications industry accelerates cloud-native transformation with 2026 as a pivotal milestone
By News RoomTelecom operators are rapidly shifting towards unified, cloud-based platforms, promising significant cost savings, enhanced AI integration, and faster service deployment as 2026 approaches, a key turning point in the industry’s digital evolution. Telecommunications operators are moving from fragmented, vendor-locked stacks toward a unified operational fabric that promises immediate cost savings…
Applied Intuition UK leads UK defence programme to accelerate software-defined drone swarms
By News RoomApplied Intuition UK has been appointed to spearhead a project to develop a software-centric autonomy test bed for drone swarms, aiming to enhance Britain’s defence capabilities through simulation-driven innovation and open architectures. Applied Intuition UK has been chosen by the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory to lead the initial phase…
HPE signals major networking overhaul with AI-driven ambitions after Juniper acquisition
By Paul BriggsHewlett Packard Enterprise unveils its integrated, AI-enabled networking strategy following its July 2025 acquisition of Juniper Networks, aiming to create autonomous, self-driving networks and expand its AI and cloud offerings across Europe. Hewlett Packard Enterprise used its annual European customer gathering in Barcelona in early December 2025 to signal…
As organisations worldwide integrate AI more deeply, a shift towards embedding security and responsible governance into every stage of development is redefining digital transformation in 2026, turning security into a strategic advantage rather than a constraint. Escalating cyber risk and the accelerated adoption of artificial intelligence have combined to make…
Major institutional investors, including the New Jersey Common Pension Fund D and Norges Bank, have increased their holdings in Cisco amid strong quarterly results and a strategic focus on AI‑oriented technology, signalling a renewed bullish outlook on the networking giant’s growth prospects. State of New Jersey Common Pension Fund D…
Deutsche Telekom introduces the industry’s first multi‑orbit IoT roaming service, integrating terrestrial networks with geostationary and low‑earth orbit satellite links to ensure continuous worldwide device connectivity, transforming remote asset management and industrial applications. Deutsche Telekom has announced what it describes as the industry’s first multi‑orbit IoT roaming service, stitching terrestrial…
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company’s latest results highlight rapid revenue growth and margin expansion driven by surging demand for AI and data-centre chips, positioning it to reach a $3 trillion valuation in the coming years. Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company has become the linchpin of the global chip supply chain, and recent…
An Intel update introduces support for Wi-Fi 7 and roaming enhancements amidst conflicting reports over package versions and OS compatibility, raising questions for users and IT professionals. Intel has made a new Wi‑Fi driver package available for its wireless adapters, but public accounts disagree on the version number and…
Substack has disclosed a significant security lapse after a four-month delay in uncovering a breach that exposed contact details of around 700,000 users, raising concerns over platform security and response times. Substack has disclosed that an unauthorised party gained access to user contact information in an intrusion that occurred in…
Telecom sector faces profound shift as private 5G drives efficiency and new revenue streams amidst ongoing job cuts
By Paul BriggsThe telecom industry is navigating a decade-long transition to cloud-native networks, with private 5G emerging as a key driver of operational efficiency and commercial growth, even as widespread job reductions continue to reshape the sector. With Mobile World Congress impending in Barcelona, the telecom sector is confronting a familiar…
