August 8, 2026
Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
Qualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…
With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…
Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next transforms orchestrated customer engagement with AI and unified data
Salesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next, signalling a strategic shift towards unified customer data, AI-driven automation, and deeper platform integration, challenging marketers to adapt to a new operational paradigm. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next marks a clear shift in how the company wants marketers to work: less as operators of isolated campaign…
Apple delays Apple TV and HomePod mini refresh to prioritise advanced Siri AI integration
Apple is holding back hardware updates for its Apple TV and HomePod mini to launch a more capable Siri AI, focusing on internal upgrades that aim to transform home entertainment and smart-home experiences. Apple is preparing refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but the launch still appears…
Sub-Saharan Africa set to lead global 5G growth, reaching 370 million subscriptions by 2031
Ericsson forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa will become the fastest-growing 5G market over the next five years, with subscriptions soaring from 30 million in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, signalling a major shift in the region’s digital landscape. Ericsson says Sub-Saharan Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing 5G…
Memory market faces growth driven by AI demand amid looming supply constraints and price hikes
The computer memory sector is set for rapid expansion driven by AI and cloud growth, despite ongoing price increases and supply challenges, with major investments and political tensions shaping its future. The market for computer memory is being reshaped by a powerful mix of artificial intelligence demand, cloud expansion and…
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Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. expands into Indonesia, leveraging local partnerships amid rising global demand for sovereign data control and quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions, signalling a new phase in government and enterprise encryption procurement. The scramble to redraw the internet along national lines is creating a lucrative window for vendors of so‑called…
Firewall-as-a-Service set to reshape enterprise security with rapid growth and integrated solutions
The Firewall-as-a-Service market is expected to surge to over $12 billion by 2031, driven by remote work, cloud migration, and advanced encrypted threats, amid ongoing skills shortages and a shift towards integrated security architectures. Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) is poised for rapid expansion as organisations reconfigure networks around cloud platforms and dispersed…
Emerging security strategies focus on identity and resilience amid escalating AI and supply-chain risks
Security leaders are shifting their focus towards organisational resilience, identity management, and secure innovation to counter rapidly evolving threats from AI-enabled attacks, geopolitical pressures, and complex supply chains, signalling a strategic overhaul in cybersecurity approaches. Security teams are confronting a widening set of threats that go beyond simple increases in…
Data centre energy surge sparks shift towards operational sustainability and digital innovation
As demand for data-driven technologies accelerates, corporations are pivoting from compliance to strategic investments in energy-efficient solutions, blending AI, IoT, and digital twins to slash emissions and preserve margins amid a growing energy squeeze. Corporate decision-making around sustainability is shifting from compliance-driven programmes to investments judged by their contribution to…
Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have announced a global distribution partnership to bring AI-powered communications and contact‑centre solutions to new markets, focusing on partner enablement and AI integration. Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have formed a global distribution alliance intended to extend Dialpad’s AI-driven communications and contact‑centre offerings into TD SYNNEX’s international…
As artificial intelligence accelerates, data centres are experiencing rapid upgrades in infrastructure, with evolving networking architectures and rising demands for high-speed, energy-efficient solutions amid power constraints and market diversification. The infrastructure that moves and manages data inside modern data centres is rapidly evolving to keep pace with artificial intelligence, as…
EU’s Digital Networks Act faces industry criticism over limited reforms and blurred competition rules
The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act aims to overhaul telecom governance across the EU, but industry stakeholders and analysts warn it falls short of transformative change, risking regulatory stagnation amid fierce debate over investment incentives and market competition. The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act seeks to recast how…
Despite a global surge in ransomware activity in 2025, the education sector experienced only marginal increases, highlighting evolving attacker priorities and improved defensive strategies amidst growing third-party risks and operational pressures. Global ransomware activity climbed sharply in 2025, yet the education sector did not see the same steep rise as…
Vodafone’s STEP platform accelerates Europe’s road safety with real-time simulations and connectivity innovations
Vodafone 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
The 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
TechNovator 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…
