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Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
By News RoomQualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…
With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…
Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next transforms orchestrated customer engagement with AI and unified data
By News RoomSalesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next, signalling a strategic shift towards unified customer data, AI-driven automation, and deeper platform integration, challenging marketers to adapt to a new operational paradigm. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next marks a clear shift in how the company wants marketers to work: less as operators of isolated campaign…
Apple delays Apple TV and HomePod mini refresh to prioritise advanced Siri AI integration
By News RoomApple is holding back hardware updates for its Apple TV and HomePod mini to launch a more capable Siri AI, focusing on internal upgrades that aim to transform home entertainment and smart-home experiences. Apple is preparing refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but the launch still appears…
Sub-Saharan Africa set to lead global 5G growth, reaching 370 million subscriptions by 2031
By News RoomEricsson forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa will become the fastest-growing 5G market over the next five years, with subscriptions soaring from 30 million in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, signalling a major shift in the region’s digital landscape. Ericsson says Sub-Saharan Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing 5G…
Memory market faces growth driven by AI demand amid looming supply constraints and price hikes
By News RoomThe computer memory sector is set for rapid expansion driven by AI and cloud growth, despite ongoing price increases and supply challenges, with major investments and political tensions shaping its future. The market for computer memory is being reshaped by a powerful mix of artificial intelligence demand, cloud expansion and…
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Broadcom’s decision to end the Advantage Partner Programme for VMware Cloud Service Providers, set for 2026, risks shrinking Europe’s cloud ecosystem, sparking legal challenges and concerns over data sovereignty and reduced customer choice. Broadcom has told VMware Cloud Service Providers that the Advantage Partner Programme will not be renewed,…
PeAC accelerates UK DaaS expansion with swift launch of topi platform and Lenovo funding partnership
By News RoomPEAC Solutions has rapidly introduced topi’s digital Device as a Service platform to the UK market, promising to transform hardware sales through instant quotes, seamless integrations, and exclusive Lenovo rebates, signalling a disruptive shift in channel partner financing. PEAC Solutions has moved swiftly to bring topi’s digital Device as a…
Siemens Energy’s $1 billion US investment aims to meet surging AI-driven data centre power demands
By News RoomSiemens Energy plans a $1 billion expansion of electrical gear production across the US, driven by soaring demand from data centres and AI applications, promising new jobs and accelerated infrastructure build-out. Siemens Energy is poised to spend $1 billion expanding production of electrical gear in the United States, a move…
Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…
Market analysis indicates significant growth for interactive voice response systems, driven by AI integration, cloud adoption, and evolving customer needs across sectors including banking, healthcare, and retail, with industry leaders investing in conversational, multilingual solutions. Worldwide market analysis points to a sustained expansion in interactive voice response (IVR) technology…
The global battery energy storage system (BESS) market is projected to more than double from USD 10.9 billion in 2023 to over USD 25.5 billion by 2032, with analysts highlighting significant regional growth, technological shifts, and evolving industry competition amid varying forecasts. Stratview Research projects the global battery energy…
Nvidia’s $2 billion boost propels CoreWeave into new AI infrastructure heights amid mounting risks
By Paul BriggsNvidia has increased its stake in CoreWeave by $2 billion, reinforcing a strategic alliance to accelerate AI data centre expansion despite rising capital expenditure and execution challenges. Nvidia has committed a further $2 billion to CoreWeave, increasing its equity stake in the GPU-rental specialist as the chipmaker deepens a…
Rumours suggest Apple’s upcoming foldable iPhone could surpass all previous models in battery size, with capacity potentially exceeding 5,500 mAh, promising extended endurance and competitive edge in the flagship foldable market. Apple’s long‑rumoured foldable iPhone is now said to be fitted with a battery that would outstrip every other iPhone…
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,…
