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Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
By News RoomQualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…
With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…
Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…
Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next transforms orchestrated customer engagement with AI and unified data
By News RoomSalesforce launches Marketing Cloud Next, signalling a strategic shift towards unified customer data, AI-driven automation, and deeper platform integration, challenging marketers to adapt to a new operational paradigm. Salesforce Marketing Cloud Next marks a clear shift in how the company wants marketers to work: less as operators of isolated campaign…
Apple delays Apple TV and HomePod mini refresh to prioritise advanced Siri AI integration
By News RoomApple is holding back hardware updates for its Apple TV and HomePod mini to launch a more capable Siri AI, focusing on internal upgrades that aim to transform home entertainment and smart-home experiences. Apple is preparing refreshed versions of the Apple TV and HomePod mini, but the launch still appears…
Sub-Saharan Africa set to lead global 5G growth, reaching 370 million subscriptions by 2031
By News RoomEricsson forecasts Sub-Saharan Africa will become the fastest-growing 5G market over the next five years, with subscriptions soaring from 30 million in 2025 to 370 million by 2031, signalling a major shift in the region’s digital landscape. Ericsson says Sub-Saharan Africa is on track to become the world’s fastest-growing 5G…
Memory market faces growth driven by AI demand amid looming supply constraints and price hikes
By News RoomThe computer memory sector is set for rapid expansion driven by AI and cloud growth, despite ongoing price increases and supply challenges, with major investments and political tensions shaping its future. The market for computer memory is being reshaped by a powerful mix of artificial intelligence demand, cloud expansion and…
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Nutanix’s expanded cloud platform enhances sovereignty and flexibility with new on‑premises and partner support
By News RoomNutanix has unveiled significant updates to its Cloud Platform, offering organisations increased control and compliance across distributed, sovereign, and disconnected environments, complemented by expanded partner integrations and new management tools to simplify operations. Nutanix has expanded the capabilities of its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) to give organisations greater flexibility to…
Intel unveils Panther Lake as a milestone in its 18A manufacturing push, challenging rivals with new AI-focused chips
By News RoomIntel launches its first client processor family built on the 18A process, signalling a significant step in its manufacturing revival and its ambitions in AI and niche markets, amidst industry scrutiny and competitive pressure. Intel this week moved to the next phase of its manufacturing comeback with the formal unveiling…
A British tourist’s viral TikTok showing full 5G reception at sea off Thailand has reignited discussions about mobile network coverage worldwide, highlighting stark contrasts between rural and urban connectivity and prompting calls for infrastructure investment. A British tourist’s viral TikTok clip showing full 5G reception while on a speedboat off…
Telecom networks set to underpin autonomous digital economies through advanced infrastructure
By News RoomEmerging technological convergence in AI, IoT, blockchain, and 5G is transforming telecom networks into the foundational infrastructures for autonomous digital economies, enabling scalable, secure, and decentralised agent-driven transactions at a global level. Economic systems have advanced in step with technological change, and a new transformation is now taking shape:…
TCL unveils a new lineup of eye‑friendly devices and cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 7 routers at CES 2026, blending innovative display technology with enhanced connectivity for mobile productivity. TCL used CES 2026 to expand its “NxtPaper” family and unveil a small suite of mobile products that lean heavily into eye‑friendly displays…
Juniper Research’s latest report highlights a pragmatic shift towards deploying mature IoT technologies with an emphasis on security, resilience, and operational readiness in 2026, signalling a move from research to real-world application. Juniper Research’s Top 10 Emerging Tech Trends for 2026 sketches a practical, deployment-focused agenda for enterprises that…
As artificial intelligence models grow larger and denser, the industry’s physical limits are being tested, with a race for grid access, land, and advanced cooling shaping the future of hyperscale data centres amid increasing pressures on infrastructure and regulatory hurdles. The expansion of artificial intelligence is colliding with the physical…
Global: Digital transformation market growth driven by cloud, AI, and IoT adoption globally
By News RoomShoppers of tech news are watching projections climb: the global digital transformation market is set to surge from about USD 1.07 trillion in 2024 to an estimated USD 4.62 trillion by 2030. Businesses, IT teams and investors should care because cloud, AI and edge are reshaping costs, speed and security…
Shoppers and IT teams alike are waking up to how fragile modern supply chains can be. From the SolarWinds shock to a flood of AI-driven scams, organisations in the UK and beyond are rethinking how they vet suppliers, protect data, and plan for incidents that start three links away. Essential…
Amid bullish AI cloud outlook and billion-dollar contracts, right now Oracle seems unstoppable
By Gary FloodOracle’s shares hit a historic high after announcing a surge in cloud infrastructure commitments and ambitious growth targets in the generative-AI market, positioning the tech giant as a formidable contender among industry leaders. Oracle’s shares rocketed to record highs, surging as much as 43% on September 10, 2025, after the…
Europe’s advanced analytics market set for explosive growth amid regulatory and technological shifts
By Gary FloodThe European advanced analytics market is projected to soar to USD 203.79 billion by 2033, driven by regulatory mandates, cloud adoption, and technological innovations, transforming analytics from a competitive edge to a regulatory necessity. The Europe advanced analytics market is expanding rapidly from a base of USD 36.49 billion in…
Ireland’s rapidly expanding data centre sector, driven by the AI revolution, is raising critical concerns over energy consumption and climate commitments amid mounting investment from global tech giants. Strange though it may seem, the best vantage on the unfolding global rush into artificial intelligence in Ireland remains a walking trail…
