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U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
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A rare insider look at Apple’s upcoming iOS updates uncovers new features for Siri, a redesigned Health app, and security enhancements, signalling a significant push towards AI-driven user experiences and health integration in future releases. An internal engineering build of iOS 26 examined by Macworld and reported by PhoneArena appears…
A surge in generative AI demand is causing a significant reallocation of memory supplies, leading to higher prices, reduced availability in consumer devices, and potential impacts on healthcare and automotive sectors, with shortages expected to persist into the late 2020s. If the GPU shortage of 2021 felt like a one-off…
Over 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales may soon gain legal grounds to compel landlords to approve gigabit broadband installation, as the government seeks to bridge the persistent connectivity gap in multi-occupancy buildings. More than 1.2 million flat owners in England and Wales risk being left behind in…
While focus remains on US software giants, a closer look reveals that Asia’s factories and materials firms are shaping the future of AI technology, highlighting new opportunities and strategic vulnerabilities. While investor attention has clustered on the US “Magnificent Seven”, a closer look at the physical backbone of large‑scale…
Light-based photonic technologies are moving from labs into mainstream AI data centres, offering a pragmatic response to escalating energy and bandwidth constraints through co‑packaged optics and specialised photonic processors, potentially transforming data movement and processing in the near future. Light is steadily replacing copper and electrons in the plumbing of…
India’s leap to third position in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy Tool reflects a swift transformation driven by increased research, talent, policy initiatives, and market momentum, positioning the nation as a rising power in global artificial intelligence. India’s rise to third place in Stanford University’s 2025 Global AI Vibrancy…
As Shopify evolves into a comprehensive operating system for online retail, new trends in AI, social shopping, personalisation, immersive experiences and checkout are reshaping merchant strategies and competitive advantage for 2026. Shopify has evolved from a back‑end commerce platform into the operating system for a transformed online retail landscape, but…
Advancements in eSIM technology are making international travel more seamless, cost-effective, and environmentally friendly by enabling instant phone connectivity, reducing fraud risks, and simplifying border crossings for modern travellers. Travel is easier than it used to be. According to the original report, eSIM technology lets travellers activate mobile data instantly…
A new GSMA study warns that mid-band spectrum shortages threaten to slow down 6G deployment and digital progress globally, urging early policy action to secure future mobile capacity. Telecom regulators and operators face a narrowing window to plan for a 6G future, according to a GSMA study that warns mid‑band…
Germany’s renewable energy share reached nearly 56% in 2025, driven by a record solar expansion and seasonal wind fluctuations, highlighting resilience in its transition to a cleaner power system amidst evolving infrastructure and policy efforts. Germany’s transition to a renewables‑centred power system reached a clear waypoint in 2025, with preliminary…
New York enacts law requiring disclosure of AI‑generated ad images–even as Trump says no
By Gary FloodNew York passes a law mandating transparency in advertising involving synthetic people, but faces an imminent federal challenge as President Trump signs an executive order to coordinate AI regulation across the US, risking a legal showdown over local protections versus national standards. New York has moved to force transparency in…
As enterprise service management accelerates AI, cloud, and integration are reshaping service delivery
By Gary FloodEnterprise service management platforms are expanding beyond IT, driven by AI, cloud adoption, and cross-departmental integration, reshaping service delivery and offering significant efficiencies and cost savings. Enterprise service management (ESM) platforms are moving from a specialist IT discipline towards a horizontal capability that touches HR, customer service and other business…
