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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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The European revenue cycle management market, valued at USD 10.57 billion in 2024, is poised for rapid growth as health systems adopt automation, AI, and comply with cross-border regulations amidst rising costs and workforce shortages. The European revenue cycle management (RCM) market is accelerating from a niche back‑office function into…
As the European Commission reviews its approach to telecom mergers, industry leaders and regulators are argument over balancing competition safeguards with the need for scale and investment, with potential implications for Europe’s digital future. As the European Commission re-examines its approach to merger control, a debate has intensified over whether…
The global 5G infrastructure market is accelerating towards a potential worth of USD 161.61 billion by 2034, driven by surging investments, innovative use cases, and regional growth disparities, signalling a pivotal phase in digital transformation. The global 5G infrastructure market is entering what analysts describe as a period of rapid…
Industry analysts warn that surging AI-driven memory chip demand, combined with supply constraints, could lead to significant price increases in smartphones by 2026, affecting consumers and manufacturers alike. Memory-chip shortages driven by surging AI demand are set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026, industry analysts and market data show.…
Amid AI-driven capacity race and supply chain challenges, data centre spend rushing to $1.6 trillion
By Gary FloodGlobal datacentre capital expenditure is predicted to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, driven by AI workloads and large-scale infrastructure projects, although supply chain constraints and market fragilities pose risks to this rapid expansion. The analyst firm Omdia forecasts that global datacentre capital expenditure will expand at a 17 percent compound…
The hardware‑as‑a‑service sector is experiencing rapid expansion as organisations seek flexible, sustainable IT solutions, with forecasts surpassing $425 billion by 2030. Major vendors and innovative edge technologies are reshaping the landscape amidst increasing strategic deals. The hardware‑as‑a‑service (HaaS) market is rapidly transitioning from niche offering to mainstream IT procurement model…
Legal firms are increasingly embedding generative AI and proprietary data into their operations, emphasising data architecture, measurable outcomes, and inclusive talent strategies to transform AI from experimentation to a sustained competitive advantage. If there are any doubters about AI’s impact on business, IBM’s recent chief data officer survey would soon…
Xero has launched enhanced analytics capabilities globally, integrating enterprise-grade reporting into its platform to empower small business owners with real-time data insights and forecasting tools, reducing the gap with larger enterprises. When running a business everything can feel important, and sifting signal from noise is a challenge many small firms…
Hybrid cloud architectures gain momentum as organisations prioritise architecture-driven strategies in 2025
By Gary FloodIn 2025, organisations are shifting towards deliberate, architecture-first hybrid cloud strategies, blending public, private, and on-premise infrastructures to optimise costs, security, and operational flexibility, reshaping the future of cloud adoption. In 2025 the conversation around cloud is shifting from accidental hybrid mixes towards deliberate, architecture-first strategies that treat public cloud,…
As cross-border financial transactions surge, innovative digital identity solutions combining biometrics, AI, and modular architectures are reshaping how banks, fintechs, and payment providers meet regulatory needs while enhancing customer experience. The push to deliver seamless cross‑border financial services has made digital identity verification a strategic imperative for banks, fintechs and…
A new study suggests that promoting open, cross-sector infrastructure modelling can save Europe up to €750 billion by 2050 by optimising investments in electricity, hydrogen, and gas networks, reshaping policy and governance approaches. Europe could substantially reduce the cost of its transition to climate neutrality by replacing siloed, national infrastructure…
Microsoft has quietly addressed a long-standing LNK file flaw exploited by threat actors to execute malicious code, prompting industry-wide mitigation efforts amid ongoing targeted attacks on diplomatic and aviation sectors. Microsoft has quietly moved to close a long-exploited weakness in the way Windows handles shortcut (.LNK) files, a flaw tracked…
