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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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Driven by cloud, 5G and security demands, Software Defined Networking market’s growing fast
By Gary FloodThe global SDN market is set to more than triple in value by 2030 as organisations worldwide adopt centralised, programmable networks to support digital transformation, cloud migration, and emerging technologies like 5G and AI, amid intensifying security needs. The global software defined networking (SDN) market is entering a phase of…
The global quantum computing market is projected to surge to nearly US$ 8.8 billion by 2031, driven by increased investments, technological advances, and expanding commercial applications across sectors such as pharmaceuticals and finance. “The Global Quantum Computing Market was valued at US$ 650.1 million in 2022 and is projected to…
Ireland has reduced energy-related emissions by 16% since 2018, primarily through renewables and power sector reforms, but faces significant challenges in sectors like transport and data centres that threaten its 2030 climate commitments. A new report from the Sustainable Energy Authority of Ireland (SEAI) shows Ireland has cut energy-related emissions…
Europe is experiencing a rapid transformation of its data‑centre landscape driven by soaring AI demands, with large-scale investments, decentralised deployment, and innovative cooling technologies reshaping the continent’s digital infrastructure and sustainability strategies. Artificial intelligence is reshaping Europe’s digital infrastructure with an urgency that goes well beyond software: it is forcing…
In 2025, flagship deals including SES’s acquisition of Intelsat, T-Mobile’s fibre ventures, and UK mobile operator mergers are transforming the global telecoms sector through strategic consolidation, new market roles, and expanded service offerings. From bold strategic moves to unexpected partnerships, five major transactions this year are reshaping the global telecoms…
An international coalition seeks to reshape the silicon ecosystem through a comprehensive, system-level approach, but faces hurdles from market distortions and coordination risks as it strives to turn political consensus into tangible industrial outcomes. Pax Silica arrived in Washington on 12 December as an ambitious, US‑led attempt to stitch together…
Emotion-aware artificial intelligence is now practically impacting US healthcare call centres, enhancing patient interactions and operational efficiency while raising ethical and privacy considerations. Emotion-aware artificial intelligence is moving from speculation to practical use in US healthcare call centres, reshaping how sensitive conversations are handled and how routine tasks are automated.…
The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has launched formal probes into BT Group and Three UK following significant outages this summer, raising questions about operator resilience and compliance with regulatory obligations. The UK telecoms regulator Ofcom has opened formal investigations into BT Group and Three UK after separate summer outages that…
As fragmentation across global 5G networks persists, enterprises and operators are predicted to move towards managed IoT connectivity solutions in 2026, reshaping industry standards and reducing technical and commercial complexity. For CIOs wrestling with fleets of distributed devices, the promise of the Internet of Things is colliding with the practicalities…
Cloudflare’s sixth annual Radar review highlights a 19% surge in global internet traffic in 2025, driven by satellite networks, automated scraping, and large-scale attacks, signalling a profound rewiring of the internet’s architecture and security landscape. Nobody would be surprised that communications traffic rose in 2025, but Cloudflare’s sixth annual Radar…
eSIM revolution accelerates both better travel connectivity but also better user choice
By Gary FloodThe shift from physical SIM cards to eSIM technology is transforming mobile connectivity for travellers, offering greater convenience, security, and sustainability while disrupting traditional telecom paradigms. For years the tiny physical SIM card dictated how travellers connected: a fiddly, analogue ritual that shaped purchasing habits and network loyalty. Now that…
Japan has achieved nearly complete 5G population coverage, yet performance and accessibility vary widely across operators and regions, highlighting ongoing challenges in bridging urban-rural gaps and ensuring consistent user experience. Japan has achieved near‑universal 5G population coverage, but performance and real‑world access vary sharply across operators and prefectures, leaving many…
