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Broadcom redefines partner strategy with AI-native VMware Cloud Foundation and sovereign cloud focus
By News RoomBroadcom is shifting its EMEA partner strategy towards private cloud, AI integration, and data sovereignty, emphasising long-term customer outcomes and operational transformation through VMware Cloud Foundation, now enhanced for AI and secure, localised cloud services. Broadcom’s EMEA partner strategy is increasingly being shaped by a simple commercial reality: many enterprises…
US government restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models ignite debate over global AI strategy and security
By News RoomThe US government’s order to halt foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models signals a seismic shift in the intersection of AI development and geopolitical security, amid industry concerns over innovation and international cooperation. The U.S. government’s order forcing Anthropic to suspend foreign national access to two of its most…
Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
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Vodafone’s STEP platform accelerates Europe’s road safety with real-time simulations and connectivity innovations
By News RoomVodafone unveils its Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP), integrating real-time simulation and high-precision technology to foster safer roads through collaborative data sharing and innovative vehicle connectivity solutions. Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) is being presented as a practical route to safer roads across the continent, and the…
Data centre energy strategies pivot towards reliability and diverse low-carbon solutions amid AI demand surge
By News RoomThe rapid growth of AI workloads is prompting the global data centre industry to adopt a multifaceted approach to energy sourcing, balancing reliability with decarbonisation targets through expanded use of nuclear, renewables, natural gas, and emerging technologies. A surge in artificial intelligence workloads has reshaped the energy calculus for the…
Salesforce’s stock recovered as broader tech gains support, with company CEO advocating for AI oversight amid regulatory concerns and legal challenges impacting enterprise adoption. Shares of Salesforce climbed on Thursday as a broader technology-led upswing in US equities lifted the company’s stock and provided early support to the Dow Jones…
TechNovator claims breakthrough in wireless charging with 30cm range and 95% efficiency at CES 2026
By News RoomTechNovator unveils a revolutionary wireless charging system capable of powering multiple devices over 30 centimetres with near-perfect efficiency, promising new applications from medical implants to e-vehicles. TechNovator unveiled at CES 2026 a wireless charging system the company says can deliver power across distances of up to 30 centimetres with transfer…
Europe’s data analytics market accelerates with €4.3 billion Microsoft and $1 billion Oracle investments amid AI-driven growth
By News RoomDriven by significant investments by Microsoft and Oracle and the surge in AI and cloud adoption, Europe’s data analytics sector is experiencing rapid expansion, transforming how organisations harness data for strategic advantage. The data analytics sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, driven by the dual forces of generative…
Rackspace’s VMware Sovereign Cloud certification enhances UK data sovereignty and security
By News RoomRackspace Technology has secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification for its UK-based private cloud platform, reinforcing its commitment to data sovereignty, security, and compliance for UK organisations within regulated industries. Rackspace Technology has said its UK Sovereign Services have secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification, a step the company says reinforces its…
US relaxes export rules for Nvidia’s H200 AI chip amid Chinese import restrictions and domestic push for semiconductor independence
By News RoomThe US has revised its export policies to permit conditional sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI accelerator to China, while Beijing tightens restrictions on imports, accelerating China’s domestic chip development and reshaping the global AI hardware market. The United States has formally shifted its export policy to allow conditional sales of…
Leading technology and consultancy firms in Europe and the UK are bolstering their leadership teams in a bid to accelerate regional growth, with a focus on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity innovation amidst rising customer demand. A wave of senior appointments announced in early 2026 underlines a renewed push by channel…
Embedding scenario-specific playbooks is crucial for effective cyber incident response in 2026
By News RoomAs cyber attacks escalate, organisations must go beyond compliance by integrating tested, scenario-specific Cyber Incident Response Playbooks into their operational frameworks to minimise damage and ensure rapid response in 2026. Given the scale of cyber attacks in 2025, organisations entering 2026 cannot rely on compliance alone; they must embed tested,…
Microsoft boosts Anthropic AI sales amid strategic diversification and cautious enterprise demand
By News RoomMicrosoft intensifies incentives for its Azure sales team to promote Anthropic’s Claude models, as part of a broader strategy to diversify AI partnerships and secure future workload demand amidst enterprise hesitations. Microsoft has begun actively incentivising its Azure cloud sales force to promote Anthropic’s Claude family of AI models, mirroring…
Healthcare risks exposed as AWS outage highlights cloud fragility and silence in governance
By News RoomThe October 2025 AWS outage revealed critical vulnerabilities in healthcare IT systems, emphasising the need for strategic architectural and governance reforms to mitigate operational and financial risks. When Amazon Web Services’ US‑EAST‑1 region experienced a multi‑hour outage on October 20, 2025, the incident became a public spectacle because consumer‑facing sites…
A new industry report reveals that despite significant interest, trust, data quality, and regulatory concerns continue to impede the widespread deployment of agentic AI in the pharmaceutical and life sciences sectors. Although pharmaceutical and life sciences companies have actively explored agentic AI, a new industry study shows the technology’s promise…
