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A major AWS outage originating from its US-East-1 region has disrupted over 2,500 companies worldwide, highlighting the fragility of Silicon Valley’s cloud-centric infrastructure and prompting calls for more resilient, decentralised systems. On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage originating from its US-East-1 region in Northern…
B2B marketers are increasingly leveraging AI and intent data to refine ABM tactics, with personalised content and continuous engagement redefining the buyer journey amid rising digital research and self-serve preferences. Account-based marketing (ABM) continues to promise B2B marketers a more targeted and efficient route to success by focusing efforts…
IBM’s new Spyre Accelerator, set for release in October 2025, aims to bring generative AI capabilities to enterprise mainframes, combining security, speed, and flexibility for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to modernise their data infrastructure. IBM has announced the upcoming general availability of its latest AI innovation, the Spyre…
Volkswagen transforms lead generation with AI-driven data integration and personalised customer experiences
By News RoomVolkswagen Middle East has enhanced its lead generation strategy through seamless online and offline data integration, resulting in higher quality leads, cost reductions, and innovative AI-powered customer support, signalling a new era of efficiency and engagement in automotive marketing. Volkswagen Middle East has successfully enhanced its lead generation strategy by…
Capita faces record £14 million ICO fine after ransomware attack exposes personal data of 6.6 million
By News RoomUK’s largest outsourcing firm Capita has been fined £14 million by the ICO following a severe ransomware attack that compromised personal data of over 6.6 million individuals, highlighting critical cybersecurity lapses and regulatory repercussions. Capita, the UK’s largest outsourcing firm, has been handed a record £14 million fine by the…
Wolters Kluwer launches Expert AI as a core upgrade to its CCH Axcess platform, embedding advanced generative and agentic AI features to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unify workflows across tax, audit, and firm management tasks. Wolters Kluwer has launched Expert AI, a significant advancement woven into its CCH Axcess…
The rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats is outpacing traditional defenses, prompting a drastic shift towards AI-enabled detection and response systems to combat increasingly sophisticated and autonomous attacks. The digital landscape, once hailed as a sphere of innovation and opportunity, is rapidly transforming into a precarious battlefield where artificial intelligence…
PAObank and OneConnect join Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s second cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox, deploying advanced AI solutions to combat deepfake fraud and strengthen risk management in banking services. PAObank, a member of Ping An Insurance, and OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An, have been selected to join the…
As the e-commerce sector becomes ever more competitive, innovative web scraping technologies unlock real-time data insights, enabling retailers to adapt pricing, optimise product offerings, and uphold brand integrity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. In the fiercely competitive e-commerce sector, the ability to access and act on real-time data is…
SmartZip’s AI-driven platform revolutionises real estate lead generation with unprecedented accuracy
By News RoomSmartZip leverages big data and machine learning to transform real estate lead generation, offering agents precise insights to close more deals efficiently amid a burgeoning AI market set to reach over $1 trillion by 2030. In the competitive world of real estate, timing is everything. Agents often struggle to engage…
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US investment commitments surge to £150 billion as UK seeks economic renewal amidst sector setbacks
By News RoomThe UK secures a record £150 billion of investment commitments from US tech giants and firms, promising thousands of jobs amid a backdrop of sector challenges and political discussions at Chequers. The UK government recently announced it has secured a substantial £150 billion worth of investment commitments from US companies,…
UK data centres’ critical infrastructure status sparks shift towards smarter, more resilient growth
By News RoomA year after being designated as Critical National Infrastructure, the UK data centre sector is experiencing unprecedented investment and strategic shifts towards sustainability, energy resilience, and technological sovereignty, shaping the nation’s digital future amidst new challenges and opportunities. A year after the UK government designated data centres as Critical National…
Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One drives 285% ROI with rapid seven-month payback, transforming enterprise storage
By News RoomA new Forrester Consulting study reveals that Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One delivers a remarkable 285% return on investment and a quick seven-month payback period, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and scalability for global enterprises. A recent Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Hitachi…
Nscale accelerates UK and European AI infrastructure with massive Nvidia-backed GPU deployments
By News RoomNscale, the UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, has rapidly expanded its operations, securing billions in investments and partnering with industry giants to position Britain as a global AI hub through ambitious GPU deployment projects and sovereign computing initiatives. In just two years, Nscale, a UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, has transformed from…
Enterprise data storage market set to nearly triple by 2034 as hybrid and AI technologies accelerate growth
By News RoomThe enterprise data storage market is projected to grow from USD 318.24 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 1 trillion by 2034, driven by advances in hybrid cloud, AI integration, and edge computing, despite challenges around costs and cybersecurity. The Enterprise Data Storage Market is poised for remarkable growth in…
Apple urges immediate update to patch critical security flaws affecting privacy and browser security
By News RoomApple has issued an urgent advisory for users to update their devices after uncovering severe vulnerabilities, including one that could leak fingerprint data and allow browser spoofing. The patches target critical security flaws across macOS, iOS, and Safari to safeguard user privacy and prevent exploitation.Apple has urgently advised users to…
Huawei becomes only non-North American vendor recognised as a leader in Gartner’s 2025 enterprise storage magic quadrant
By News RoomHuawei has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms 2025, marking a milestone as the sole non-North American company to achieve this status amid widespread global adoption of its innovative, AI-ready storage solutions. Huawei has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant…
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold are expected to feature the company’s first 2-nanometre A20 chip, powered by TSMC’s latest process and packing innovation with new packaging and a cutting-edge modem, signalling a major leap in device performance and connectivity. Apple is poised to make significant technological strides…
Security researchers dismantle the massive SlopAds operation involving over 38 million downloads, exposing sophisticated methods of ad fraud on the Google Play Store and prompting renewed vigilance in mobile security. Security researchers have uncovered and dismantled one of the largest ad fraud operations ever discovered on the Google Play Store.…
Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0 with agentic capabilities and new enterprise tools at Zoomtopia 2025
By News RoomAt Zoomtopia 2025, Zoom Communications launched AI Companion 3.0, revolutionising workplace workflows with agentic AI features, lifelike avatars, and customised enterprise solutions to drive productivity and cross-border teamwork. At Zoomtopia 2025, Zoom Communications unveiled its latest AI innovation, AI Companion 3.0, marking a significant advancement in its ambition to be…
Samsung has released an emergency fix for a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Galaxy smartphones running Android 13 and later, which could allow hackers to remotely execute malicious code through maliciously crafted images. Users are urged to update immediately to protect their devices from active exploits in the wild. Samsung…
Deutsche Bahn and Nokia’s groundbreaking 5G network sets new standard for smart railway operations
By News RoomDeutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G network for smart railway operations, marking a major step in modernising rail communication with autonomous features and international standards compliance. Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Nokia have jointly launched what they claim to be the world’s first commercial 5G network…
