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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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As the European Commission reviews its approach to telecom mergers, industry leaders and regulators are argument over balancing competition safeguards with the need for scale and investment, with potential implications for Europe’s digital future. As the European Commission re-examines its approach to merger control, a debate has intensified over whether…
The global 5G infrastructure market is accelerating towards a potential worth of USD 161.61 billion by 2034, driven by surging investments, innovative use cases, and regional growth disparities, signalling a pivotal phase in digital transformation. The global 5G infrastructure market is entering what analysts describe as a period of rapid…
Industry analysts warn that surging AI-driven memory chip demand, combined with supply constraints, could lead to significant price increases in smartphones by 2026, affecting consumers and manufacturers alike. Memory-chip shortages driven by surging AI demand are set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026, industry analysts and market data show.…
Amid AI-driven capacity race and supply chain challenges, data centre spend rushing to $1.6 trillion
By Gary FloodGlobal datacentre capital expenditure is predicted to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, driven by AI workloads and large-scale infrastructure projects, although supply chain constraints and market fragilities pose risks to this rapid expansion. The analyst firm Omdia forecasts that global datacentre capital expenditure will expand at a 17 percent compound…
The hardware‑as‑a‑service sector is experiencing rapid expansion as organisations seek flexible, sustainable IT solutions, with forecasts surpassing $425 billion by 2030. Major vendors and innovative edge technologies are reshaping the landscape amidst increasing strategic deals. The hardware‑as‑a‑service (HaaS) market is rapidly transitioning from niche offering to mainstream IT procurement model…
Legal firms are increasingly embedding generative AI and proprietary data into their operations, emphasising data architecture, measurable outcomes, and inclusive talent strategies to transform AI from experimentation to a sustained competitive advantage. If there are any doubters about AI’s impact on business, IBM’s recent chief data officer survey would soon…
Xero has launched enhanced analytics capabilities globally, integrating enterprise-grade reporting into its platform to empower small business owners with real-time data insights and forecasting tools, reducing the gap with larger enterprises. When running a business everything can feel important, and sifting signal from noise is a challenge many small firms…
Hybrid cloud architectures gain momentum as organisations prioritise architecture-driven strategies in 2025
By Gary FloodIn 2025, organisations are shifting towards deliberate, architecture-first hybrid cloud strategies, blending public, private, and on-premise infrastructures to optimise costs, security, and operational flexibility, reshaping the future of cloud adoption. In 2025 the conversation around cloud is shifting from accidental hybrid mixes towards deliberate, architecture-first strategies that treat public cloud,…
As cross-border financial transactions surge, innovative digital identity solutions combining biometrics, AI, and modular architectures are reshaping how banks, fintechs, and payment providers meet regulatory needs while enhancing customer experience. The push to deliver seamless cross‑border financial services has made digital identity verification a strategic imperative for banks, fintechs and…
A new study suggests that promoting open, cross-sector infrastructure modelling can save Europe up to €750 billion by 2050 by optimising investments in electricity, hydrogen, and gas networks, reshaping policy and governance approaches. Europe could substantially reduce the cost of its transition to climate neutrality by replacing siloed, national infrastructure…
Microsoft has quietly addressed a long-standing LNK file flaw exploited by threat actors to execute malicious code, prompting industry-wide mitigation efforts amid ongoing targeted attacks on diplomatic and aviation sectors. Microsoft has quietly moved to close a long-exploited weakness in the way Windows handles shortcut (.LNK) files, a flaw tracked…
Amazon commits $12.7 billion towards expanding AI infrastructure and skills across India by 2030, targeting over 15 million small businesses and 4 million students to bolster accessibility and productivity in line with government initiatives. Amazon has set out an expanded plan to bring artificial intelligence to millions of Indians by…
