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Microsoft’s Satya Nadella cautions at Davos that artificial intelligence’s sustainability hinges on equitable distribution across industries and regions, risking a bubble if benefits stay concentrated in tech giants and wealthy nations. Microsoft’s chief executive warned in Davos that artificial intelligence risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its gains spread well…
Austin-based Neurophos has raised $110 million in a Series A funding round led by Gates Frontier, aiming to revolutionise AI inference with photonic chips that use light to boost efficiency and speed. Neurophos, an Austin startup spun out of Duke University, has closed a $110 million Series A round to…
Europe’s push for digital sovereignty accelerates with open ecosystems and joint browser security solutions
By Paul BriggsThe European Commission launches a new initiative to foster open-source digital ecosystems, while CrowdStrike and Seraphic Security integrate advanced browser protection to combat session-based cyber threats, signalling a new focus on local control and innovative security measures. Europe is pressing to shape more of its own digital infrastructure rather than…
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
By News RoomThe 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
By News RoomSecurity 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
By News RoomAs 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…
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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…
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,…
