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Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
TD SYNNEX partners with Ramp to integrate financial software into technology distribution
By Paul BriggsTD SYNNEX’s new partnership with Ramp signals a strategic move to embed financial management tools into its enterprise technology offerings, broadening its role in IT distribution and services. Ramp’s new partnership with TD SYNNEX points to a broader push by both companies to embed financial software deeper into the…
Anthropic is set to grant the European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA access to its powerful AI model Mythos via the Project Glasswing programme, amid ongoing concerns over oversight and security in frontier AI systems. Anthropic is preparing to give the European Union’s cyber security agency access to Mythos, its most…
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At CES 2026, Nvidia showcased a strategic shift towards embedding artificial intelligence into operational systems, highlighting advances in hardware, software, digital twins, and robotics that aim to accelerate AI adoption across data centres, factories, and cities. The spotlight at Nvidia’s presence during CES 2026 underlines a broader shift: artificial intelligence…
The European AI-as-a-Service market is set to surge to nearly USD 73 billion by 2033, driven by regulatory compliance, energy considerations, and reliance on third-party platforms amid talent shortages, with significant national and vendor dynamics shaping its future. The Europe market for artificial intelligence as a service (AIaaS) is entering…
Microsoft outlines seven major AI trends expected to transform workplaces, healthcare, scientific research, and infrastructure by 2026, highlighting the rise of collaborative ‘digital colleagues’ and mounting security concerns amid rapid AI advancements. Microsoft framed seven AI trends it expects to shape 2026, arguing that generative models and agentic systems…
Wilmington city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion AWS data centre following weeks of local opposition and community concerns, extending the review process to include further public input and environmental assessments. WILMINGTON city officials have postponed final approval of a proposed $4 billion Amazon Web Services…
The mobile app industry is entering a transformative phase, with AI, 5G, AR/VR, IoT and cloud-native architectures reshaping user experience, security and rapid delivery for 2026. The mobile app industry is entering one of its most transformative phases, where applications have moved beyond single-purpose utilities to become intelligent ecosystems that…
The global microwave device market is on a robust growth trajectory driven by advancements in 5G, defence, and automotive sectors, with industry shifts towards GaN technology and increased regional investments shaping its future landscape. The global market for microwave devices is on a steady growth trajectory, driven by rising demand…
2025 marks a pivotal year for Android, with visual redesigns, on-device AI, hardware upgrades, and improved interoperability transforming the platform into a more cohesive and premium experience. 2025 has emerged as a watershed year for Android, as Google has layered polish onto long‑standing strengths and addressed weaknesses that have long…
Spain has launched a public consultation to retire its 2G and 3G networks, aligning with broader European plans to enhance 4G and 5G services, while addressing the social and technical challenges of transitioning from legacy systems. Spain has begun the formal process to retire its 2G and 3G mobile networks,…
The European Commission’s internal review has cleared the way for a proposed overhaul of EU telecom rules, sparking industry efforts for easier mergers and unified regulation, as the Digital Networks Act moves towards final legislative consideration in 2024. The European Commission’s internal regulatory scrutiny body has given provisional approval to…
As the U.S. rushes to expand data centres for AI workloads, local communities, grid operators, and regulators grapple with the environmental, economic, and social implications of this rapid industry growth. The rapid spread of large-scale data centres to house artificial intelligence workloads is provoking a clash between local communities, grid…
As China consolidates its control over the world’s critical minerals, nations scramble to diversify supply chains and reduce dependency, risking a new era of geopolitical and industrial competition. In 2025, the idea that “China controls 80% of the world’s critical minerals” is not merely rhetoric but, according to a report…
Dell Technologies announces price increases for business PCs and workstations from December 17, introducing a ship‑date pricing model amidst surging memory costs driven by rival AI datacentre hardware demand, signalling a wider industry shift. Dell Technologies this week told its commercial sales teams it will raise prices for a range…
