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BCM One and TD Synnex partnership aims to simplify telecom reselling for channel partners
By Paul BriggsBCM One’s strategic alliance with TD Synnex unlocks new opportunities for IT channel firms to resell voice and cloud communication services, expanding market reach and streamlining service packaging. BCM One has struck a strategic deal with TD SYNNEX that will let the distributor’s partners resell the telecom provider’s voice…
As AI commands a growing share of IT budgets and companies seek integrated solutions, Bain & Company highlights a shift towards outcome-based delivery models and talent reskilling to harness the technology’s strategic potential. Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the clearest growth paths for technology services firms, with…
UK government calls on AI firms to develop autonomous cyber-defence tools amidst rising threats
By News RoomSecurity Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading AI companies to collaborate on advanced cyber-defence systems, as the UK faces a surge in cyber incidents and accelerates its national resilience strategy with increased funding and a new voluntary pledge for enterprise cyber-safety. Security Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading artificial intelligence…
Cloudflare’s latest quarterly results reveal a 34% revenue increase, driven by expanding enterprise demand and its strategic shift towards AI platform services, positioning it as a key player in next-generation application infrastructure. Cloudflare has emerged from its latest quarterly update with a stronger case for investors who are willing to…
IBM’s Power Systems division remains waiting for the anticipated surge from GenAI, as overall infrastructure performs strongly and new Power11 hardware aims to bring AI closer to core business operations, potentially unlocking a new growth phase. IBM’s Power Systems business is still waiting for the GenAI surge that many in…
Amazon Web Services launches European Sovereign Cloud to ease regulatory fears for regulated industries
By News RoomAWS’s new European Sovereign Cloud aims to balance cloud flexibility with strict EU data sovereignty rules, facilitating secure migration for regulated sectors like SAP and reducing compliance concerns. European IT chiefs in heavily regulated industries have long faced a stark trade-off: adopt public cloud services and risk sovereignty concerns, or…
Cisco unveils integrated AI foundation with security and performance focus amid enterprise shift
By Paul BriggsCisco launches its Secure AI Factory with NVIDIA, offering a modular, security-rich architecture designed to streamline large-scale AI deployment and support business resilience in Asia-Pacific and Japan. Cisco is pitching a more integrated answer to a problem that is becoming familiar in boardrooms across Asia-Pacific and Japan: how to…
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EU aims for greener data centres but regulatory and measurement hurdles could slow progress
By Gary FloodThe European Union is pushing to make data centres more sustainable amid challenges in regulation, reporting, and incentivising energy efficiency, as the sector’s growth threatens to undermine climate ambitions. Europe’s scramble to expand data centre capacity is colliding with its climate ambitions as policymakers struggle to turn sparse, inconsistent reporting…
Surging demand from artificial intelligence buildouts is causing a global memory chip shortage, elevating prices and prompting shifts in supply strategies as industry players brace for ongoing scarcity into 2026. Memory chip prices are surging as artificial intelligence buildouts tighten supply for server DRAM, especially DDR5, and high-bandwidth memory (HBM),…
Drax Power Limited has submitted plans to develop two modest data centre buildings near Drax Power Station, signalling a broader strategy to repurpose energy sites into digital infrastructure hubs amid rising AI demand and environmental considerations. Plans to build two modest data centre buildings on land immediately north of Drax…
Data centres in orbit: hype, or a genuine next frontier in AI infrastructure innovation?
By Gary FloodLeading tech giants and startups are exploring the possibility of floating AI data centres in orbit, promising renewable energy and cooling benefits amid rising terrestrial resource pressures , but significant technical and economic challenges remain. If the architects of the artificial intelligence boom are right, the next frontier for computing…
Virgin Media O2 is phasing out its 3G network across the UK to prioritise 4G and 5G services, prompting millions to upgrade their devices. The move enhances mobile speeds and capacity but requires customers with older handsets or international SIMs to adapt before services are discontinued. One of the UK’s…
With over 11,000 data centres worldwide, a new map reveals the US’s outsized role and highlights industry adaptations to rising temperatures and regional inequalities in digital infrastructure deployment. Actualmente existe una enorme y creciente huella física detrás de la nube: un mapa interactivo elaborado a partir de Data Center Map…
By 2026, organisations will treat network resilience as a strategic imperative, adopting multi-carrier, mobility-first, and AI-enabled connectivity solutions to safeguard revenue, safety, and operational intelligence, according to The Fast Mode. In a digital-first economy where AI, cloud platforms and a proliferation of always-connected devices underpin core operations, connectivity has moved…
Quantum computing emerges as the new frontier amid market volatility and technical challenges
By Gary FloodAs artificial intelligence saturation prompts investors to explore quantum computing, industry experts highlight its disruptive potential and the need for cautious, long-term engagement amidst technical hurdles and market volatility. According to the report by News On Japan, quantum computing is emerging as the next major investment theme after the rapid…
Global market for fibre optic network switches is projected to reach over US$1.2 billion by 2032, driven by expanding data centres, 5G roll-out, and rising cloud adoption, amid technological innovations and regional growth dynamics. Global Info Research’s recent report on the fibre optic network switches market places the sector at…
A new scientific analysis highlights the environmental costs of expanding AI infrastructure in the US, with potential emissions and water demands threatening progress on climate targets this decade, prompting calls for regional planning and efficiency measures. A new scientific analysis warns that the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure could…
At CES 2026, Nvidia showcased a strategic shift towards embedding artificial intelligence into operational systems, highlighting advances in hardware, software, digital twins, and robotics that aim to accelerate AI adoption across data centres, factories, and cities. The spotlight at Nvidia’s presence during CES 2026 underlines a broader shift: artificial intelligence…
The European AI-as-a-Service market is set to surge to nearly USD 73 billion by 2033, driven by regulatory compliance, energy considerations, and reliance on third-party platforms amid talent shortages, with significant national and vendor dynamics shaping its future. The Europe market for artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) is entering…
