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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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The undersea network of cables is undergoing a dramatic transformation, evolving from simple connectivity links to strategic, high-capacity infrastructure tailored for AI workloads, reshaping ownership, geopolitics, and resilience strategies to meet surging digital demands. The undersea arteries of the internet are being reimagined as strategic, high‑capacity infrastructure tailored for an…
The roll-out of 5G technology is not just about faster connections; it is revolutionising mobile app design, enabling real-time features, immersive experiences, and massive device connectivity, but introduces new technical and commercial challenges that need strategic planning. 5G is not merely a faster radio for phones; it is reshaping mobile…
As rack densities soar above 70 kW, data centres are increasingly adopting two‑phase liquid cooling to manage heat loads, promising higher efficiency, operational savings, and large-scale deployment prospects amidst a challenging thermal environment. Data centre operators confronting an intensifying thermal crisis are increasingly turning to two‑phase liquid cooling to manage…
AppsFlyer’s year-end analysis highlights a move towards retention-led strategies, rapid AI adoption, and platform-specific regional trends shaping the future of mobile marketing in 2025. AppsFlyer’s year-end analysis of global app marketing activity paints a picture of a market in the midst of structural change, driven by platform divergence, the rise…
Industry leader Qualcomm warns that meeting statutory deadlines alone will not secure US dominance in 6G, calling for accelerated spectrum allocations and cross-agency action to unlock transformative societal benefits by 2029. The One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB) Act, which became law earlier this year, set a statutory timetable for identifying…
The global IoT market is entering a phase of scaling and platform-led expansion, with projections reaching up to USD 865.20 billion by 2030, driven by 5G, edge computing, and AI integration. Industry leaders and regional developments are reshaping how enterprises leverage IoT for smart manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure, amid security…
As 2026 approaches, telecoms leaders are converging on a shift from connectivity to AI-driven platforms, emphasising localisation, security, and open architectures to unlock new growth avenues beyond traditional revenues. As 2026 approaches, telecoms executives and technology vendors are converging on a common theme: the industry must pivot from treating connectivity…
Advances in engineering, reduced launch costs, and commercial partnerships are transforming the concept of moving data centres to orbit into a tangible, scalable reality, promising to alleviate terrestrial resource pressures and revolutionise global digital infrastructure. The idea of moving the world’s compute to orbit has moved from speculative essay to…
China’s Future Network Test Facility (FNTF), a continent-spanning high-speed computing network, promises to drastically reduce AI model training times and boost real-time applications, though questions remain over energy, security, and operational challenges. The Future Network Test Facility (FNTF), described by project leaders as a continent-spanning distributed computing pool, began operations…
As the global expansion of data centres continues to surge driven by AI and digital growth, advancements in efficiency and aggressive renewable energy procurement offer potential respite, but local infrastructure constraints and environmental justice concerns threaten to complicate the industry’s future trajectory. The steady hum of the global internet increasingly…
A new report from DataM Intelligence forecasts the US cybersecurity market will reach nearly US$556 billion by 2032, driven by AI, cloud migration, and regulatory pressures, with varying estimates highlighting divergent definitions and growth trajectories. According to the original report from DataM Intelligence, the United States cybersecurity market is forecast…
Report: US genAI market, driven by infrastructure boom, to be north of $1 trillion by 2032
By Gary FloodThe United States generative AI market is projected to explode from USD 45.56 billion in 2024 to over USD 1 trillion by 2032, driven by technological advancements and an infrastructure surge, but faces significant implementation, security, and ethical hurdles. According to the original report, the United States generative AI market…
