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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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A surge in generative AI demand is causing a significant reallocation of memory supplies, leading to higher prices, reduced availability in consumer devices, and potential impacts on healthcare and automotive sectors, with shortages expected to persist into the late 2020s. If the GPU shortage of 2021 felt like a one-off…
Over 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales may soon gain legal grounds to compel landlords to approve gigabit broadband installation, as the government seeks to bridge the persistent connectivity gap in multi-occupancy buildings. More than 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales risk being left behind in…
While focus remains on US software giants, a closer look reveals that Asia’s factories and materials firms are shaping the future of AI technology, highlighting new opportunities and strategic vulnerabilities. While investor attention has clustered on the US “Magnificent Seven”, a closer look at the physical backbone of large‑scale…
Light-based photonic technologies are moving from labs into mainstream AI data centres, offering a pragmatic response to escalating energy and bandwidth constraints through co‑packaged optics and specialised photonic processors, potentially transforming data movement and processing in the near future. Light is steadily replacing copper and electrons in the plumbing of…
India’s leap to third position in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool reflects a swift transformation driven by increased research, talent, policy initiatives, and market momentum, positioning the nation as a rising power in global artificial intelligence. India’s rise to third place in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy…
As Shopify evolves into a comprehensive operating system for online retail, new trends in AI, social shopping, personalisation, immersive experiences and checkout are reshaping merchant strategies and competitive advantage for 2026. Shopify has evolved from a back‑end commerce platform into the operating system for a transformed online retail landscape, but…
Advancements in eSIM technology are making international travel more seamless, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly by enabling instant phone connectivity, reducing fraud risks, and simplifying border crossings for modern travellers. Travel is easier than it used to be. According to the original report, eSIM technology lets travellers activate mobile data instantly…
A new GSMA study warns that mid-band spectrum shortages threaten to slow down 6G deployment and digital progress globally, urging early policy action to secure future mobile capacity. Telecom regulators and operators face a narrowing window to plan for a 6G future, according to a GSMA study that warns mid‑band…
Germany’s renewable energy share reached nearly 56% in 2025, driven by a record solar expansion and seasonal wind fluctuations, highlighting resilience in its transition to a cleaner power system amidst evolving infrastructure and policy efforts. Germany’s transition to a renewables‑centred power system reached a clear waypoint in 2025, with preliminary…
New York enacts law requiring disclosure of AI‑generated ad images–even as Trump says no
By Gary FloodNew York passes a law mandating transparency in advertising involving synthetic people, but faces an imminent federal challenge as President Trump signs an executive order to coordinate AI regulation across the US, risking a legal showdown over local protections versus national standards. New York has moved to force transparency in…
As enterprise service management accelerates AI, cloud, and integration are reshaping service delivery
By Gary FloodEnterprise service management platforms are expanding beyond IT, driven by AI, cloud adoption, and cross-departmental integration, reshaping service delivery and offering significant efficiencies and cost savings. Enterprise service management (ESM) platforms are moving from a specialist IT discipline towards a horizontal capability that touches HR, customer service and other business…
Healthcare organisations are increasingly adopting predictive analytics to enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and make better use of limited resources, signalling a transformative move towards proactive, personalised care. Healthcare organisations face mounting pressure to improve outcomes while containing costs and making better use of scarce resources. According to the…
