12:06 pm – May 7, 2026 May 7, 2026
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…
Intel’s Santhosh Viswanathan highlights the rise of AI PCs transforming the future of personal computing
By News RoomIntel executive Santhosh Viswanathan reveals how AI-powered personal computers are entering a new era centred on local intelligence and distributed AI, with significant implications for global markets including India. Intel’s Santhosh Viswanathan says the personal computer is entering a new phase, as the industry moves from an era defined by…
Boost Run secures $1.44 billion deal with Dell to accelerate AI infrastructure expansion
By News RoomBoost Run’s landmark agreement with Dell aims to ramp up enterprise AI compute and storage capacity, supporting its upcoming public listing and capitalising on booming AI infrastructure investments. Boost Run has unveiled a $1.44 billion purchase agreement with Dell Technologies, a deal the company says will help it meet rising…
Whitepapers
Opswat and Emerson deepen critical infrastructure cybersecurity partnership with OT patch management integration
By News RoomOpswat and Emerson expand their collaboration with a global reseller agreement, embedding OT patch management into Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform to enhance protection for power and water operators amidst rising cyber threats. OPSWAT and Emerson have expanded their long-running cybersecurity partnership with a global reseller agreement aimed at power and…
AI-driven transformation shifts paid search focus from traffic to influence in B2B marketing
By Paul BriggsAs AI-generated summaries and conversational tools reshape search results, B2B brands must adapt their paid search strategies to focus on intent and decision-making influence, blending human insight with automated optimisation. The old B2B search playbook was built for a world in which buyers typed a query, scanned a page…
EU moves to regulate ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine amidst soaring user numbers
By News RoomThe European Commission is poised to classify OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, subjecting it to the EU’s toughest digital rules as its EU user base surpasses 120 million, prompting urgent compliance measures. The European Commission is expected to bring ChatGPT under tougher EU digital rules by…
Gartner warns that rapid AI adoption, regulatory changes, and emerging quantum risks are compelling organisations to overhaul their cyber defence strategies, shifting focus from reactive to resilience-focused approaches. Cybersecurity in 2026 is being reshaped by a mix of faster AI adoption, tougher regulation and a broader threat environment that is…
Zero trust network access market poised to quadruple by 2030 amid cloud migration and rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsThe global Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) market is projected to grow from $1.34 billion in 2025 to $4.18 billion by 2030, driven by increased cloud adoption, remote work, and escalating cyber threats targeting critical industries. The global zero trust network access market is set for rapid expansion as…
UAE accelerates cyber resilience with AI-driven national security initiatives amidst rising threats
By News RoomThe UAE is intensifying its cyber defence efforts by integrating AI tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering a homegrown cybersecurity workforce to counter escalating threats and position itself as a regional digital hub. The UAE is pushing cyber resilience as a national priority, with its Cyber Security Council arguing that digital…
Scotland faces clash over data centres’ rapid expansion amid climate and energy concerns
By News RoomAs Scotland’s low-carbon heritage attracts data centre development, critics warn of environmental risks and energy demands, prompting calls for stricter regulations amidst growing AI infrastructure expansion concerns. Data centres have become a lightning rod in Scotland’s climate debate, with critics warning that they are energy-hungry, water-intensive and being approved too…
Network Rail has secured a five-year agreement with RWE to source up to 65% of its non-traction electricity from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, marking a major step towards fully renewable operations by 2030 and cutting emissions by over 168,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Network Rail has struck…
UK firms increasingly move AI workloads abroad due to rising energy costs and infrastructure challenges
By News RoomA new survey reveals that one in five UK companies are shifting AI workloads overseas as soaring electricity prices and infrastructure constraints hamper domestic AI deployment, raising concerns over UK’s technological sovereignty. One in five UK firms have already shifted AI workloads overseas because electricity costs at home are too…
EU awards €180 million sovereign cloud tenders to boost digital independence from non-EU firms
By News RoomThe European Commission has awarded a six-year, €180 million cloud services contract to European providers, marking a strategic move to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU technology firms. The European Commission has awarded a six-year cloud services tender worth up to €180 million, in a move designed to…
Changes to Google’s consent handling for Analytics and Ads, set for June 2026, face criticism over reduced control and increased compliance risks for advertisers, prompting industry concern about privacy and legal exposures. Google’s move to change how Analytics and Ads handle consent is drawing criticism from privacy and measurement specialists,…
Ingram Micro expands Australian portfolio with new j5create distribution deal amid broader hardware and cloud push
By Paul BriggsIngram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, enhancing access to connectivity accessories amid its wider strategy to integrate hardware, cloud services, and endpoint management solutions across channels. Ingram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, giving local channel partners access to the accessories maker’s…
