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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
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Rising energy costs and surging data centre power consumption threaten to strain the aging U.S. electricity grid, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure investment and innovative solutions amid environmental trade-offs. Everyone – politicians and the public – are talking about energy costs and the strain that burgeoning data centres, driven by…
A Nokia-commissioned study reveals that the rapid surge in AI demand is testing existing digital networks across the US and Europe, with infrastructure constraints threatening to limit AI growth and raise sovereignty concerns, prompting calls for urgent policy and investment actions. Research commissioned by Nokia of roughly 2,000 business decision‑makers…
While 5G standalone (SA) roaming offers lower latency and more reliable services compared to non-standalone (NSA) networks, widespread adoption remains gradual. Industry trials signal progress towards better international mobile experiences, but practical benefits for travellers will develop incrementally amid technical and commercial challenges. If you land in a foreign city,…
The European Commission launches a €1.2 trillion plan to overhaul electricity grids and scale renewable hydrogen, supported by national schemes and private sector innovations, signalling a rapid drive towards decarbonisation across Europe. The European Commission on Wednesday launched a sweeping European Grids Package that, according to pv‑magazine India, estimates a…
The sovereign cloud market is set to soar from USD 111.41 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 941 billion by 2033, driven by increasing data regulation, regional control demands, and innovative vendor offerings, reshaping enterprise and government cloud strategies worldwide. The sovereign cloud market is entering a period of rapid…
Antitrust authorities across the US, UK, and EU are escalating investigations into major cloud providers, focusing on data egress fees, long-term commitments, and potential market lock-in, as competition fears intensify amid industry consolidation. Antitrust authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union have intensified scrutiny of…
Major US wireless providers are engaging in aggressive discounting strategies, resulting in enhanced offers for consumers, while also complicating plan comparisons and highlighting emerging market tensions. Wireless-phone carriers have opened an aggressive price war that is producing unusually generous offers for consumers prepared to shop around, industry analysts and reporting…
Driven by cloud, 5G and security demands, Software Defined Networking market’s growing fast
By Gary FloodThe global SDN market is set to more than triple in value by 2030 as organisations worldwide adopt centralised, programmable networks to support digital transformation, cloud migration, and emerging technologies like 5G and AI, amid intensifying security needs. The global software defined networking (SDN) market is entering a phase of…
The global quantum computing market is projected to surge to nearly US$ 8.8 billion by 2031, driven by increased investments, technological advances, and expanding commercial applications across sectors such as pharmaceuticals and finance. “The Global Quantum Computing Market was valued at US$ 650.1 million in 2022 and is projected to…
Ireland has reduced energy-related emissions by 16% since 2018, primarily through renewables and power sector reforms, but faces significant challenges in sectors like transport and data centres that threaten its 2030 climate commitments. A new report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows Ireland has cut energy-related emissions…
Europe is experiencing a rapid transformation of its data‑centre landscape driven by soaring AI demands, with large-scale investments, decentralised deployment, and innovative cooling technologies reshaping the continent’s digital infrastructure and sustainability strategies. Artificial intelligence is reshaping Europe’s digital infrastructure with an urgency that goes well beyond software: it is forcing…
In 2025, flagship deals including SES’s acquisition of Intelsat, T-Mobile’s fibre ventures, and UK mobile operator mergers are transforming the global telecoms sector through strategic consolidation, new market roles, and expanded service offerings. From bold strategic moves to unexpected partnerships, five major transactions this year are reshaping the global telecoms…
