August 9, 2026
Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
Qualcomm 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
Salesforce 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
Apple 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
Ericsson 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
The 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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Hybrid cloud architectures gain momentum as organisations prioritise architecture-driven strategies in 2025
In 2025, organisations are shifting towards deliberate, architecture-first hybrid cloud strategies, blending public, private, and on-premise infrastructures to optimise costs, security, and operational flexibility, reshaping the future of cloud adoption. In 2025 the conversation around cloud is shifting from accidental hybrid mixes towards deliberate, architecture-first strategies that treat public cloud,…
As cross-border financial transactions surge, innovative digital identity solutions combining biometrics, AI, and modular architectures are reshaping how banks, fintechs, and payment providers meet regulatory needs while enhancing customer experience. The push to deliver seamless cross‑border financial services has made digital identity verification a strategic imperative for banks, fintechs and…
A new study suggests that promoting open, cross-sector infrastructure modelling can save Europe up to €750 billion by 2050 by optimising investments in electricity, hydrogen, and gas networks, reshaping policy and governance approaches. Europe could substantially reduce the cost of its transition to climate neutrality by replacing siloed, national infrastructure…
Microsoft has quietly addressed a long-standing LNK file flaw exploited by threat actors to execute malicious code, prompting industry-wide mitigation efforts amid ongoing targeted attacks on diplomatic and aviation sectors. Microsoft has quietly moved to close a long-exploited weakness in the way Windows handles shortcut (.LNK) files, a flaw tracked…
Amazon commits $12.7 billion towards expanding AI infrastructure and skills across India by 2030, targeting over 15 million small businesses and 4 million students to bolster accessibility and productivity in line with government initiatives. Amazon has set out an expanded plan to bring artificial intelligence to millions of Indians by…
As Europe’s rapid expansion of AI-scale data centres strains existing electricity infrastructure, industry leaders call for coordinated grid investments and innovative solutions to sustain growth without compromising energy stability and sustainability. Europe’s accelerated push into AI-scale computing is colliding with an electricity system that is struggling to keep pace, forcing…
Nvidia’s leadership in AI accelerators, supported by innovative hardware and robust ecosystems, remains formidable but increasingly vulnerable to rising competition, geopolitical restrictions, and cloud providers developing their own chips, signalling a complex future for the industry’s dominant player. Nvidia’s run as the dominant supplier of artificial‑intelligence accelerators rests on a…
As organisations gear up for 2026, the IT sector is converging on smarter, more resilient infrastructure driven by hybrid cloud architectures, enhanced security strategies, unified data platforms, and expanded edge computing that supports real-time applications and automation. As organisations prepare for 2026, the IT landscape is converging on a single…
Microsoft and other enterprise software firms are adjusting their expectations for AI-driven revenue as customer reluctance and ROI challenges slow adoption, signalling an industry-wide inflection point. Executives at Microsoft and other enterprise software firms had positioned 2025 as the year multi‑step AI agents would move from pilots to paid deployments…
The global market for cellular routers and gateways, driven by enterprise demand and 5G adoption, is projected to grow at a CAGR of 9% through 2029, reaching US$2.6 billion, with leading vendors integrating AI and software features to capitalise on rising demand. The global market for cellular routers and gateways…
Businesses are rapidly reorienting around autonomous decision-making as AI agents transition from supportive tools to the operational backbone, signalling a significant transformation set to reshape enterprise workflows in 2026. The pace of change in data and artificial intelligence is accelerating from incremental improvement to structural upheaval, and businesses are rapidly…
TSMC’s aggressive capacity expansion aims to capitalise on AI boom amid valuation concerns
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) continues to lead the global chip industry, boosting capacity investment and revenue driven by surging AI demand, despite market caution over valuation and cyclicality risks. According to the original report, Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. (TSMC) sits at the heart of the global technology supply chain,…
