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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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US strategy signals shift away from Europe towards regional prioritisation and increased coercion
By News RoomThe United States’ newly published National Security Strategy marks a significant reorientation, emphasising regional focus on Latin America and the Indo-Pacific while recasting its alliance with Europe in transactional terms and warning of potential vulnerability to external coercion. The United States’ newly published National Security Strategy marks a decisive and…
New data reveals that 2025’s Black Friday/Cyber Monday success was driven by smarter engagement tactics, AI-driven personalisation, and loyalty initiatives, leading to less discounting but higher revenue from repeat customers. As retailers and customers exhaled after another intense Black Friday/Cyber Monday (BFCM) weekend, new data shows the 2025 peak season…
A segment on MITechTV featuring digital strategist Melih Oztalay highlights a shift towards AI conversion intelligence, systems that learn and respond in real time, to accelerate lead generation and shorten sales pipelines, signalling a disruptive evolution in marketing strategies for 2026. The December 2025 MITechTV segment with digital strategist Melih…
Red Hat and AWS accelerate hybrid AI inference with new chip integrations and production push
By News RoomRed Hat and Amazon Web Services have expanded their collaboration to make generative AI inference more efficient across hybrid cloud environments, leveraging AWS’s Trainium and Inferentia chips and supporting an industry shift towards custom silicon for AI workloads. Red Hat said it has expanded its collaboration with Amazon Web Services…
Global cyber security market poised for rapid growth driven by cloud migration and AI advancements
By News RoomThe global cyber security industry is accelerating towards a projected value of $578.2 billion by 2033, driven by rising threats, digital transformation, and increased investment in AI and cloud-native defences, despite challenges such as skills shortages. The global cyber security market is accelerating as organisations respond to more frequent and…
A new approach to B2B SEO recognises the importance of multi-stakeholder engagement, long sales cycles, and AI-driven discovery, shifting focus from immediate conversions to pipeline contribution through tailored content, improved measurement, and technical foundations. B2B SEO is a distinct discipline from consumer-facing search optimisation: it must influence multiple stakeholders across…
TCS extends partnership with SAP to fast-track cloud and AI transformation with new Centres of Excellence
By News RoomTata Consultancy Services has renewed its five-year agreement with SAP to accelerate the German software group’s shift to cloud and generative AI, establishing centres dedicated to AI, data, and customer experience to enhance global operations and innovation. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has signed a fresh five‑year agreement with SAP to…
The UK mobile industry is on the verge of a pivotal shift as the nationwide deployment of 5G Standalone networks promises to redefine connectivity, enabling specialised services, real-time applications, and industry-specific digital ecosystems for MVNOs amid ongoing infrastructure and regulatory challenges. The UK mobile industry is on the cusp of…
A new report reveals that 88% of organisations in the UK and US are increasingly concerned about the threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks, prompting a shift towards prioritising cyber resilience and board-level oversight amid mounting geopolitical risks. A deepening sense of urgency is now evident among cybersecurity and information security…
Practitioners caution on the security and scalability challenges of Model Context Protocol (MCP)
By News RoomWhile MCP offers a rapid and standardised method to integrate large language models with databases and tools, experts warn that ensuring reliability, security, and governance in production remains complex and fraught with risks, calling for robust safeguards and cautious adoption. Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises a fast, standardised way to…
As 2025 unfolds, telecom operators are prioritising resilience against cyber threats, climate impacts, and geopolitical disruptions, transforming risk considerations into strategic advantages amidst unprecedented industry volatility. The telecommunications industry is undergoing a strategic realignment in 2025, shifting from a compliance-centred posture to one where resilience , across cyber, supply chains,…
The switch to eSIM-only devices brings sleek design and flexible management, yet challenges in transferability, global compatibility, and security highlight the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital SIM landscape. The shift to eSIM‑only smartphones marks one of the most consequential changes in mobile hardware and connectivity in years, replacing removable…
