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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
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New data reveals that 2025’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday success was driven by smarter engagement tactics, AI-driven personalisation, and loyalty initiatives, leading to less discounting but higher revenue from repeat customers. As retailers and customers exhaled after another intense Black Friday/Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend, new data shows the 2025 peak season…
A segment on MITechTV featuring digital strategist Melih Oztalay highlights a shift towards AI conversion intelligence, systems that learn and respond in real time, to accelerate lead generation and shorten sales pipelines, signalling a disruptive evolution in marketing strategies for 2026. The December 2025 MITechTV segment with digital strategist Melih…
Red Hat and AWS accelerate hybrid AI inference with new chip integrations and production push
By News RoomRed Hat and Amazon Web Services have expanded their collaboration to make generative AI inference more efficient across hybrid cloud environments, leveraging AWS’s Trainium and Inferentia chips and supporting an industry shift towards custom silicon for AI workloads. Red Hat said it has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services…
Global cyber security market poised for rapid growth driven by cloud migration and AI advancements
By News RoomThe global cyber security industry is accelerating towards a projected value of $578.2 billion by 2033, driven by rising threats, digital transformation, and increased investment in AI and cloud-native defences, despite challenges such as skills shortages. The global cyber security market is accelerating as organisations respond to more frequent and…
A new approach to B2B SEO recognises the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement, long sales cycles, and AI-driven discovery, shifting focus from immediate conversions to pipeline contribution through tailored content, improved measurement, and technical foundations. B2B SEO is a distinct discipline from consumer-facing search optimisation: it must influence multiple stakeholders across…
TCS extends partnership with SAP to fast-track cloud and AI transformation with new Centres of Excellence
By News RoomTata Consultancy Services has renewed its five-year agreement with SAP to accelerate the German software group’s shift to cloud and generative AI, establishing centres dedicated to AI, data, and customer experience to enhance global operations and innovation. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a fresh five‑year agreement with SAP to…
The UK mobile industry is on the verge of a pivotal shift as the nationwide deployment of 5G Standalone networks promises to redefine connectivity, enabling specialised services, real-time applications, and industry-specific digital ecosystems for MVNOs amid ongoing infrastructure and regulatory challenges. The UK mobile industry is on the cusp of…
A new report reveals that 88% of organisations in the UK and US are increasingly concerned about the threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks, prompting a shift towards prioritising cyber resilience and board-level oversight amid mounting geopolitical risks. A deepening sense of urgency is now evident among cybersecurity and information security…
Practitioners caution on the security and scalability challenges of Model Context Protocol (MCP)
By News RoomWhile MCP offers a rapid and standardised method to integrate large language models with databases and tools, experts warn that ensuring reliability, security, and governance in production remains complex and fraught with risks, calling for robust safeguards and cautious adoption. Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises a fast, standardised way to…
As 2025 unfolds, telecom operators are prioritising resilience against cyber threats, climate impacts, and geopolitical disruptions, transforming risk considerations into strategic advantages amidst unprecedented industry volatility. The telecommunications industry is undergoing a strategic realignment in 2025, shifting from a compliance-centred posture to one where resilience , across cyber, supply chains,…
The switch to eSIM-only devices brings sleek design and flexible management, yet challenges in transferability, global compatibility, and security highlight the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital SIM landscape. The shift to eSIM‑only smartphones marks one of the most consequential changes in mobile hardware and connectivity in years, replacing removable…
AWS and NVIDIA expand partnership with NVLink Fusion to accelerate large-scale AI training
By News RoomAmazon Web Services and NVIDIA deepen their strategic alliance by integrating NVLink Fusion into AWS infrastructure, promising faster AI training, expanded cloud workloads, and new AI factory services leveraging cutting-edge GPU and interconnect technologies. Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA have deepened a multi‑year strategic partnership unveiled at AWS re:Invent, with…
