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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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Wesbanco Bank reduces Vodafone holdings amid mixed institutional trading activity in 2025
By News RoomWesbanco Bank Inc. has decreased its stake in Vodafone Group PLC by 12%, reflecting a broader pattern of fluctuating holdings among major investors amid mixed analyst ratings and ongoing strategic adjustments in 2025. Wesbanco Bank Inc. recently reduced its stake in Vodafone Group PLC by 12% during the second quarter…
Oracle introduces a comprehensive AI-first strategy, integrating predictive and autonomous AI agents into its Fusion SaaS applications to revolutionise business workflows and accelerate innovation. Oracle is advancing a comprehensive “AI-first” strategy, positioning artificial intelligence as an inherent component of its entire product ecosystem rather than a peripheral addition. This approach…
SaaS cloud computing market accelerates towards USD 800 billion by 2031 with AI innovation and regional shifts
By News RoomThe global SaaS cloud computing sector is poised for rapid growth, driven by technological innovation, regional diversification, and increased enterprise adoption, reaching an estimated USD 800 billion valuation by 2031 amidst rising AI integration. The global Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing market is experiencing rapid and sustained growth,…
The solid-state drive market faces a sharp increase in prices, driven by constrained supply chains and soaring demand from AI data centres, signalling a significant shift in storage hardware economics and influencing both consumer and enterprise purchasing decisions. The solid-state drive (SSD) market is facing notable upheaval as prices are…
Less than a month left before Windows 10 support ends, prompting urgent upgrade push to Windows 11
By News RoomWith support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, a significant percentage of devices remain unupgraded, highlighting a critical need for businesses to embrace Windows 11’s security and productivity enhancements amid mounting security risks. With the official end of support (EOS) for Windows 10 imminent on October 14, 2025,…
Apple’s iPhone 17 camera glitch spurs swift software fix amid Meta’s smart glasses expansion and rising privacy concerns
By News RoomAs Apple prepares to launch its iPhone 17 series with a camera issue, Meta releases its first consumer AR smart glasses, highlighting rapid product innovation alongside growing data privacy challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. Apple is set to launch its latest iPhone 17 series on September 19, including the new…
Huawei has publicly unveiled a detailed multi-year plan for its Ascend AI processors and supercomputing platforms, signalling China’s move to rival US-led AI hardware dominance amid ongoing sanctions. Huawei has made a bold move by publicly unveiling a detailed multi-year roadmap for its Ascend line of artificial intelligence processors, signalling…
Mid-market UK companies shift towards selective cloud repatriation amid security and compliance concerns
By News RoomA new industry survey reveals that 97% of mid-market UK firms are planning to move some workloads away from public cloud just a year after widespread adoption, embracing hybrid and private cloud models to address security, compliance, and control concerns while seeking operational resilience. Recent data indicates a notable shift…
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 with AI features hits $550 at Best Buy, a first for AMD Ryzen 5 340 model
By News RoomLenovo’s Yoga 7 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop with AI-enhanced Ryzen 5 340 processor is now available at a record-low price of $549.99 at Best Buy, making it an attractive option for users seeking versatility and advanced productivity features. Lenovo’s Yoga 7 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop is currently available at a significant discount…
Virgin Media O2 launches UK’s largest fully independent 5G SA network across 500 towns and cities
By News RoomVirgin Media O2 has activated its next-generation 5G Standalone network in over 500 UK locations, covering more than 70% of the population, signalling a major step towards a fully connected digital future with higher speeds, lower latency, and new enterprise opportunities. Virgin Media O2 has activated its next-generation 5G Standalone…
China has ordered its major tech firms to halt purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips, signalling a strategic move to bolster domestic semiconductor industries amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and fears over foreign technology reliance. Tensions between the United States and China have flared anew over the technology sector, with China imposing…
Cisco Systems sees modest stock gains following strong earnings and surge in AI-related demand, despite mixed analyst sentiments and cautious guidance. Cisco Systems, Inc. shares experienced a modest rise of 1.2% in trading on Wednesday, reaching an intraday high of $67.88 before settling at $67.72. This movement followed a series…
