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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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Travel eSIM revenue decline accelerates as competition prompts focus on services over margins
By Gary FloodA Juniper Research study reveals that sharply falling revenue per gigabyte for travel eSIMs is being driven by heightened competition, shifting industry focus from price to value-added services and bundling strategies, transforming the landscape of travel connectivity by 2025. A recent Juniper Research study quantifies a trend long sensed across…
Europe’s UPS market accelerates with circular economy strategies and energy efficiency mandates
By Gary FloodThe European uninterruptible power supplies market is poised for steady growth driven by sustainability initiatives, technological innovation, and increased investment in data-centre capacity, despite existing barriers to adoption among smaller organisations. Europe’s market for uninterruptible power supplies (UPS) is moving into a phase of steady expansion, driven by sustainability initiatives,…
MLOps 3.0 ushers in fully autonomous AI pipelines with smarter workflows and governance
By Gary FloodThe evolution of MLOps to version 3.0 introduces fully automated, self-correcting pipelines that streamline data ingestion, model deployment, and continual monitoring, transforming enterprise AI operations with minimal human intervention. Modern AI and machine learning workflows are moving beyond manual orchestration towards pipelines that operate with minimal human intervention. According to…
EU launches antitrust investigation into Google’s use of online content for AI development
By Gary FloodThe European Commission has initiated a formal probe into Google’s use of web publisher and YouTube content, scrutinising whether the tech giant has exploited third-party materials without fair compensation or transparent opt-out options, amid broader regulatory crackdowns on US tech giants. The European Commission has opened a formal antitrust…
The European revenue cycle management market, valued at USD 10.57 billion in 2024, is poised for rapid growth as health systems adopt automation, AI, and comply with cross-border regulations amidst rising costs and workforce shortages. The European revenue cycle management (RCM) market is accelerating from a niche back‑office function into…
As the European Commission reviews its approach to telecom mergers, industry leaders and regulators are argument over balancing competition safeguards with the need for scale and investment, with potential implications for Europe’s digital future. As the European Commission re-examines its approach to merger control, a debate has intensified over whether…
The global 5G infrastructure market is accelerating towards a potential worth of USD 161.61 billion by 2034, driven by surging investments, innovative use cases, and regional growth disparities, signalling a pivotal phase in digital transformation. The global 5G infrastructure market is entering what analysts describe as a period of rapid…
Industry analysts warn that surging AI-driven memory chip demand, combined with supply constraints, could lead to significant price increases in smartphones by 2026, affecting consumers and manufacturers alike. Memory-chip shortages driven by surging AI demand are set to push smartphone prices higher in 2026, industry analysts and market data show.…
Amid AI-driven capacity race and supply chain challenges, data centre spend rushing to $1.6 trillion
By Gary FloodGlobal datacentre capital expenditure is predicted to reach $1.6 trillion by 2030, driven by AI workloads and large-scale infrastructure projects, although supply chain constraints and market fragilities pose risks to this rapid expansion. The analyst firm Omdia forecasts that global datacentre capital expenditure will expand at a 17 percent compound…
The hardware‑as‑a‑service sector is experiencing rapid expansion as organisations seek flexible, sustainable IT solutions, with forecasts surpassing $425 billion by 2030. Major vendors and innovative edge technologies are reshaping the landscape amidst increasing strategic deals. The hardware‑as‑a‑service (HaaS) market is rapidly transitioning from niche offering to mainstream IT procurement model…
Legal firms are increasingly embedding generative AI and proprietary data into their operations, emphasising data architecture, measurable outcomes, and inclusive talent strategies to transform AI from experimentation to a sustained competitive advantage. If there are any doubters about AI’s impact on business, IBM’s recent chief data officer survey would soon…
Xero has launched enhanced analytics capabilities globally, integrating enterprise-grade reporting into its platform to empower small business owners with real-time data insights and forecasting tools, reducing the gap with larger enterprises. When running a business everything can feel important, and sifting signal from noise is a challenge many small firms…
