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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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Microsoft’s January Patch Tuesday focuses on security fixes and legacy modem driver removal in Windows 11 and 10
By News RoomMicrosoft releases its first Patch Tuesday of 2026, prioritising security enhancements and bug fixes for Windows 11 and 10, including the removal of outdated modem drivers to address security risks. Microsoft has issued its first regular Patch Tuesday of 2026, distributing cumulative updates for Windows 11 (25H2 and 24H2 via…
Ireland’s new LEAP plan aims to unlock €19 billion for green industry growth amid energy concerns
By News RoomThe Irish Government’s Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP) seeks to attract investment in energy-intensive sectors by developing green energy parks and upgrading infrastructure, sparking debate over environmental impact and energy security. The Irish Government has published the Large Energy User Action Plan (LEAP), a strategy designed to attract investment…
Transport for London and Boldyn Networks are accelerating plans to blanket the entire London Underground with high-speed 4G and 5G signals by the end of 2026, expanding coverage across stations and tunnel sections amid industry-leading technical achievements. More stations and longer stretches of tunnel on London’s Tube are now carrying…
CrowdStrike advances in-browser security with Seraphic acquisition to close visibility gaps
By News RoomCrowdStrike signs definitive deal to acquire Seraphic Security, aiming to integrate real-time browser telemetry into Falcon platform, addressing a persistent blind spot in endpoint protection and reshaping in-session security governance. CrowdStrike has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Seraphic Security, a specialist in browser runtime security, in a move designed…
FCC approves extensive Starlink Gen2 satellite expansion amid safety and spectrum concerns
By News RoomThe US Federal Communications Commission has authorised SpaceX to deploy up to 15,000 new Gen2 Starlink satellites, significantly enhancing global connectivity efforts while maintaining oversight to mitigate space debris and spectrum conflicts. The US Federal Communications Commission has granted SpaceX permission to deploy an additional 7,500 next‑generation (Gen2) Starlink satellites,…
Choosing between business broadband and leased lines: why operational criticality matters more than speed
By News RoomAs businesses depend increasingly on cloud applications and real-time communications, providers highlight that understanding your operational needs is crucial in selecting the right internet connection. While broadband suffices for small teams, mission-critical services demand dedicated leased lines to minimise risk. If your choice is between business broadband and a leased…
Cisco, Pure Storage and Nutanix expand FlashStack with Nutanix for flexible, hybrid infrastructures
By News RoomCisco, Pure Storage and Nutanix have unveiled an expanded version of FlashStack with Nutanix, offering organisations a modular and flexible converged infrastructure for hybrid and data‑intensive workloads, emphasising independent scaling and investment protection. In a move that aims to reconcile the competing demands of performance, operational simplicity and architectural choice,…
Digital twins and AI revolutionise geoscience with rapid market growth and new policy shifts
By News RoomEmerging advancements in digital twin technology, AI integration, and data-driven policies are transforming geoscience, promising faster resource assessment, hazard prediction, and international collaboration amid mounting geopolitical and environmental challenges. Digital innovation is reconfiguring geoscience: the sector is moving from data collection toward data-centric, intelligence-driven research and services that promise faster…
Samsung Electronics forecasts a three-fold increase in Q4 operating profit to about ₩20 trillion, amid surging demand for memory chips driven by AI infrastructure expansion, marking a new quarterly high and reshaping industry dynamics. Samsung Electronics on Thursday projected a three-fold jump in operating profit for the October–December quarter to…
8BitDo’s FlipPad brings authentic Game Boy-style gaming to iOS and Android in summer 2026
By News RoomUnveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad transforms smartphones into portable, Game Boy-style handheld consoles with a fold-over design, offering a nostalgic yet modern gaming solution for iOS and Android users, set to launch in summer 2026. Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad is a USB-C smartphone controller that folds over…
UK video game sector sees strongest growth since 2020 amid shift to digital and mobile dominance
By News RoomUK consumer spending on video games surged to £5.4 billion in 2025, driven by mobile and digital formats, marking its strongest annual growth since 2020 as consumer habits continue shifting away from physical sales. UK consumer spending on video games accelerated in 2025, rising to £5.4 billion , a…
Organisations see more than doubling of data policy breaches tied to generative AI in 2025, revealing critical vulnerabilities and lagging protective measures despite rising adoption and risks. The volume of data policy violations tied to generative AI (genAI) use surged through 2025, more than doubling year‑on‑year as organisations detected an…
