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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
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Onecom’s acquisition of Matrix IT signals ambitious push into scale and Microsoft expertise
By Paul BriggsOnecom has expanded its managed IT services through the acquisition of Matrix IT, enhancing its regional footprint, technical capacity, and Microsoft-specialist offerings amid a broader consolidation trend driven by private equity-backed platform strategies. Onecom has expanded its managed IT footprint with the purchase of Matrix IT, a Microsoft Solutions…
AWS enjoys strongest growth in over three years as AI drives cloud demand and plans record investment
By News RoomAWS reports record-breaking quarterly and annual revenue, with a surge in profit, as its aggressive investment in AI and infrastructure prepares the ground for long-term growth amid fierce competition in the cloud sector. Amazon Web Services closed 2025 with a surge in revenue and profit that underscored the central role…
Advanced AI-powered chatbots are revolutionising online engagement by proactively steering visitors towards purchases, boosting lead quality and revenue without increasing staffing levels. AI-powered chatbots have evolved from simple customer-service tools into proactive revenue drivers that engage visitors the instant they arrive and guide them toward purchase decisions. According to industry…
The Irish Government, in partnership with industry leaders like Microsoft Ireland, has introduced targeted micro-qualifications in artificial intelligence designed to expand access and bolster digital capabilities across small businesses and workers nationwide. The Irish Government has introduced a new suite of Further Education and Training (FET) micro-qualifications in artificial…
Advanced Micro Devices reported a robust Q4, exceeding market expectations with a 34% revenue increase driven by surging demand for AI and data-centre products, amid increasing industry appetite for specialised chips and evolving supply dynamics. Advanced Micro Devices delivered results for the fourth quarter that topped earlier market projections,…
Microsoft Office zero‑day exploited by APT28 persists post-patch with covert malware tactics
By News RoomA new wave of attacks exploiting a Microsoft Office vulnerability linked to the Russia‑connected APT28 group continues despite an emergency security patch, employing sophisticated malware techniques and multi-stage exploits targeting Central and Eastern Europe. Security researchers have linked a fresh wave of Microsoft Office exploits to the Russia‑linked advanced…
IoT platforms set to transform enterprise digitalisation amid fast-growing market forecasts
By News RoomMarket research firms predict a booming IoT platform sector driven by enterprise adoption, edge computing and industry-specific solutions, despite security and interoperability challenges. Market research firms are predicting rapid expansion in the market for Internet of Things platforms as organisations across sectors accelerate deployments of connected devices and analytics.…
Broadcom’s decision to end the Advantage Partner Programme for VMware Cloud Service Providers, set for 2026, risks shrinking Europe’s cloud ecosystem, sparking legal challenges and concerns over data sovereignty and reduced customer choice. Broadcom has told VMware Cloud Service Providers that the Advantage Partner Programme will not be renewed,…
PeAC accelerates UK DaaS expansion with swift launch of topi platform and Lenovo funding partnership
By News RoomPEAC Solutions has rapidly introduced topi’s digital Device as a Service platform to the UK market, promising to transform hardware sales through instant quotes, seamless integrations, and exclusive Lenovo rebates, signalling a disruptive shift in channel partner financing. PEAC Solutions has moved swiftly to bring topi’s digital Device as a…
Siemens Energy’s $1 billion US investment aims to meet surging AI-driven data centre power demands
By News RoomSiemens Energy plans a $1 billion expansion of electrical gear production across the US, driven by soaring demand from data centres and AI applications, promising new jobs and accelerated infrastructure build-out. Siemens Energy is poised to spend $1 billion expanding production of electrical gear in the United States, a move…
Europe faces a multi-hundred billion euro challenge to modernise its electricity networks, with private capital playing an essential role amid regulatory hurdles and the push for smarter, staged investments that ensure system resilience post-2025 outages. Europe faces a monumental task to upgrade its electricity networks if it is to…
Market analysis indicates significant growth for interactive voice response systems, driven by AI integration, cloud adoption, and evolving customer needs across sectors including banking, healthcare, and retail, with industry leaders investing in conversational, multilingual solutions. Worldwide market analysis points to a sustained expansion in interactive voice response (IVR) technology…
