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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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IBM has launched a new feature, the Sovereignty Risk Profile, enabling enterprises to monitor and manage sovereignty risks in cloud deployments, supporting transparency, compliance, and operational independence amid tightening data regulations. IBM has launched a new feature intended to help enterprises identify sovereignty risks in cloud deployments, as concerns grow…
Fusion Worldwide leverages COMPUTEX Taipei 2026 to accelerate digital supply chain resilience in Asia
By Paul BriggsFusion Worldwide plans to showcase its enhanced supply chain intelligence and sourcing resilience solutions at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, signalling a strategic push into Asia-Pacific markets amid rapid industry shifts. Fusion Worldwide is preparing for its first appearance at COMPUTEX Taipei 2026, using the event to deepen its pitch to…
Samsung plans a strategic overhaul of its foldable line, introducing a wider Galaxy Z Fold 8 and Ultra model, amid rising competition from Apple’s anticipated foldable iPhone launch. Samsung is reportedly preparing a sharper push into the foldable market with a naming overhaul that would mirror its premium Galaxy S…
Apple plans major iPhone redesign for 20th anniversary with foldable models and AI enhancements
By News RoomApple is set to overhaul its flagship smartphone with a significant redesign for its 20th anniversary in 2027, including foldable models and AI-driven software updates, signalling a new chapter for the device. Apple is laying the groundwork for a much bigger rethink of the iPhone than the one it is…
Consumer group Which? issues urgent advice for users to verify if their devices still receive critical security updates, highlighting vulnerabilities in outdated smartphones from Apple, Samsung, and others. Smartphone owners would be wise to check whether their device is still receiving security patches, as consumer group Which? warns that older…
Telecom industry shifts towards AI-enabled hybrid connectivity and enhanced security at MWC 2026
By News RoomAt MWC 2026, the telecom and IoT sectors reveal a transformative move towards integrated computing platforms, AI-driven networks, hybrid connectivity models, and a focus on security, signalling a more complex and autonomous industry landscape. IoT Analytics has set out seven telecom and IoT networking trends from Mobile World Congress 2026,…
BNP Paribas analyst reports clear signs of progress in Microsoft’s AI push, with improved Copilot engagement and accelerating Azure growth prompting upbeat outlooks and further upside expectations. Microsoft is beginning to show clearer progress in its artificial intelligence push, with BNP Paribas analyst Stefan Slowinski saying adoption of Copilot is…
Develop UK’s DSolutions drives partner transformation with focus on software and services
By Paul BriggsDevelop UK’s new DSolutions initiative, spearheaded by Andy Johnson, is transforming channel partners from device resellers into comprehensive solutions providers, emphasising software, cybersecurity, and recurring revenue models amid falling print volumes. When Andy Johnson joined Develop UK in September 2024, he was given a clear brief: build a solutions…
As smartphone prices climb amid rising component costs, experts recommend focusing on software support, battery capacity, and ample memory and storage to ensure long-term value and reliable daily use. With smartphone prices rising this year as memory and component costs climb, buyers are under more pressure than ever to choose…
Italy is drafting a €10 billion strategy to enhance its ultra-broadband network, aiming to meet the rising demands of artificial intelligence and data centres, with significant investments from government and private sectors. Italy is drawing up a new push to bolster ultra-broadband infrastructure as policymakers weigh how to keep pace…
Conflow Power Group Limited proposes embedding tiny AI processing units within street furniture, moving computing closer to users to reduce latency, improve resilience, and promote sustainability in urban environments. A UK startup is proposing to move computing out of vast remote campuses and into the street furniture people pass every…
OpenAI has confirmed that a supply-chain breach linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign exposed internal code-signing certificates, prompting a security response amidst rising threats to AI companies’ development infrastructure. OpenAI has confirmed that two employee devices were infected in a supply-chain attack linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign, allowing intruders…
