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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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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…
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…
