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BCM One and TD Synnex partnership aims to simplify telecom reselling for channel partners
By Paul BriggsBCM One’s strategic alliance with TD Synnex unlocks new opportunities for IT channel firms to resell voice and cloud communication services, expanding market reach and streamlining service packaging. BCM One has struck a strategic deal with TD SYNNEX that will let the distributor’s partners resell the telecom provider’s voice…
As AI commands a growing share of IT budgets and companies seek integrated solutions, Bain & Company highlights a shift towards outcome-based delivery models and talent reskilling to harness the technology’s strategic potential. Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the clearest growth paths for technology services firms, with…
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…
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Airtel Africa’s collaboration with Starlink to provide Direct to Cell services could redefine mobile connectivity in the continent, focusing on bridging coverage gaps with satellite technology while navigating complex regulatory landscapes. When Airtel Africa confirmed it would carry Starlink’s Direct to Cell service across its footprint next year, the announcement…
The worldwide fibre-optic sector is accelerating, propelled by 5G deployments, expanding data centres, and government broadband initiatives, with market values expected to nearly double by 2030 amidst diverse forecasts. The global fibre‑optic market is accelerating as mobile operators, cloud providers and governments push for higher‑capacity, lower‑latency networks. According to a…
Despite substantial investments, telecom operators struggle with legacy IT and network infrastructure, impacting innovation, operational costs, and customer satisfaction. New strategies emphasising cloud-native, agile platforms and organisational change are emerging to reshape the industry’s future. The telecommunications industry stands at a crossroads where broad 5G deployment and the promise of…
The data centre industry is experiencing a surge in airflow management solutions, driven by higher-density workloads and energy efficiency targets, with market forecasts predicting significant growth through 2030 as innovative cooling systems reshape operational strategies. Data centre operators and equipment manufacturers are increasingly turning to directed airflow solutions as a…
As 2025 concludes, IT sustainability has transitioned from voluntary best practices to regulatory mandates, demanding companies integrate compliance into their operational and strategic frameworks amid evolving standards and standards enforcement. As 2025 closes, IT sustainability has decisively moved from the domain of aspiration into the realm of obligation. What began…
Rising energy costs and surging data centre power consumption threaten to strain the aging U.S. electricity grid, prompting calls for urgent infrastructure investment and innovative solutions amid environmental trade-offs. Everyone – politicians and the public – are talking about energy costs and the strain that burgeoning data centres, driven by…
A Nokia-commissioned study reveals that the rapid surge in AI demand is testing existing digital networks across the US and Europe, with infrastructure constraints threatening to limit AI growth and raise sovereignty concerns, prompting calls for urgent policy and investment actions. Research commissioned by Nokia of roughly 2,000 business decision‑makers…
While 5G standalone (SA) roaming offers lower latency and more reliable services compared to non-standalone (NSA) networks, widespread adoption remains gradual. Industry trials signal progress towards better international mobile experiences, but practical benefits for travellers will develop incrementally amid technical and commercial challenges. If you land in a foreign city,…
The European Commission launches a €1.2 trillion plan to overhaul electricity grids and scale renewable hydrogen, supported by national schemes and private sector innovations, signalling a rapid drive towards decarbonisation across Europe. The European Commission on Wednesday launched a sweeping European Grids Package that, according to pv‑magazine India, estimates a…
The sovereign cloud market is set to soar from USD 111.41 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 941 billion by 2033, driven by increasing data regulation, regional control demands, and innovative vendor offerings, reshaping enterprise and government cloud strategies worldwide. The sovereign cloud market is entering a period of rapid…
Antitrust authorities across the US, UK, and EU are escalating investigations into major cloud providers, focusing on data egress fees, long-term commitments, and potential market lock-in, as competition fears intensify amid industry consolidation. Antitrust authorities in the United States, the United Kingdom and the European Union have intensified scrutiny of…
Major US wireless providers are engaging in aggressive discounting strategies, resulting in enhanced offers for consumers, while also complicating plan comparisons and highlighting emerging market tensions. Wireless-phone carriers have opened an aggressive price war that is producing unusually generous offers for consumers prepared to shop around, industry analysts and reporting…
