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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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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…
Healthcare organisations are increasingly adopting predictive analytics to enhance patient outcomes, improve operational efficiency, and make better use of limited resources, signalling a transformative move towards proactive, personalised care. Healthcare organisations face mounting pressure to improve outcomes while containing costs and making better use of scarce resources. According to the…
A horizontal shift towards agentic AI in customer service is accelerating, with forecasts indicating nearly half of all service cases will be resolved autonomously by 2027, prompting a fundamental overhaul of enterprise systems and workforce planning. Customer service is shifting from incremental automation to a model in which agentic AI…
The ESM market is projected to almost double by 2032, driven by increased cloud adoption, AI integration, and cross-departmental service optimisations, transforming enterprise workflows worldwide. According to the original report, the enterprise service management (ESM) platforms market is set to nearly double from $6.2 billion in 2025 to $12.1 billion…
Nvidia’s AI Aerial platform is set to revolutionise 6G networks by embedding AI as a native function, enabling networks to sense, compute, and adapt in real time through integrated sensing, digital twins, and open-source developer tools. If 5G was about connecting everything, 6G will be about making everything intelligent ,…
China shifts fibre strategy from coverage to high-value services with AI-driven upgrades
By Gary FloodChina is transforming its vast fibre network from basic coverage into a platform for premium services, leveraging AI and policy initiatives to fuel smart cities, enterprise solutions, and revenue growth amid market saturation. China’s broadband transformation is no longer about laying cable; it is about turning an already vast fibre…
A GSMA Intelligence study reveals that adopting smarter spectrum pricing and renewal practices could free up hundreds of billions of euros for network upgrades and accelerate Europe’s roll-out of standalone 5G, addressing current lagging deployment compared to global peers. Europe’s mobile operators could free up billions for network build‑out and…
As operators confront the rising scale and complexity of 5G networks, artificial intelligence is revolutionising network planning with predictive analytics, decentralised control, and automation, promising enhanced resilience and cost efficiency amidst rapid traffic growth. The age of reactive network planning is ending as operators confront the scale and dynamism of…
With mainstream eSIM adoption and travel-specific eSIMs gaining ground, businesses are rapidly shifting from traditional roaming models to optimise costs, compliance, and continuity, marking 2026 as the pivotal year for enterprise connectivity transformation. For years global companies treated mobile connectivity as an operational nuisance: fragmented roaming contracts, unpredictable invoices and…
