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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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A new report reveals that 88% of organisations in the UK and US are increasingly concerned about the threat of state-sponsored cyber attacks, prompting a shift towards prioritising cyber resilience and board-level oversight amid mounting geopolitical risks. A deepening sense of urgency is now evident among cybersecurity and information security…
Practitioners caution on the security and scalability challenges of Model Context Protocol (MCP)
By News RoomWhile MCP offers a rapid and standardised method to integrate large language models with databases and tools, experts warn that ensuring reliability, security, and governance in production remains complex and fraught with risks, calling for robust safeguards and cautious adoption. Model Context Protocol (MCP) promises a fast, standardised way to…
As 2025 unfolds, telecom operators are prioritising resilience against cyber threats, climate impacts, and geopolitical disruptions, transforming risk considerations into strategic advantages amidst unprecedented industry volatility. The telecommunications industry is undergoing a strategic realignment in 2025, shifting from a compliance-centred posture to one where resilience , across cyber, supply chains,…
The switch to eSIM-only devices brings sleek design and flexible management, yet challenges in transferability, global compatibility, and security highlight the complexities of a rapidly evolving digital SIM landscape. The shift to eSIM‑only smartphones marks one of the most consequential changes in mobile hardware and connectivity in years, replacing removable…
AWS and NVIDIA expand partnership with NVLink Fusion to accelerate large-scale AI training
By News RoomAmazon Web Services and NVIDIA deepen their strategic alliance by integrating NVLink Fusion into AWS infrastructure, promising faster AI training, expanded cloud workloads, and new AI factory services leveraging cutting-edge GPU and interconnect technologies. Amazon Web Services and NVIDIA have deepened a multi‑year strategic partnership unveiled at AWS re:Invent, with…
Distributed NAS adoption accelerates as organisations seek resilient and scalable data storage
By News RoomOrganisations are increasingly turning to distributed NAS architectures to mitigate single points of failure, enhance scalability, and improve security amid growing data demands, transforming storage strategies. According to the original report, many organisations still rely on centralised Network Attached Storage (NAS) and suffer real business disruption when a single point…
Data centres are transforming from traditional rack rooms into intelligent, AI-powered ecosystems, driven by significant investments, innovative cooling solutions, and strategic public-private partnerships aimed at boosting efficiency, resilience, and sustainability amidst rising demand and geopolitical considerations. Data centres are evolving from rooms of racks into adaptive, AI-driven ecosystems that prioritise…
At re:Invent 2025, AWS revealed a new suite of agentic AI tools and infrastructure innovations, signalling a shift towards autonomous processes and customised models in a maturing but complex cloud environment. According to the original Techzine report, cloud computing in 2026 sits in a mature but unsettled phase: hybrid is…
Data centre market poised for exponential growth amid sustainability and technological shifts
By Gary FloodThe global data centre market is on a multi-decade trajectory of expansion driven by cloud migration, AI, and edge computing, with regional shifts, sustainability priorities, and technological innovation shaping its rapid evolution toward USD 1,055.8 billion by 2035. The global data centre market is on a sustained, long-term growth trajectory,…
Revolutionising payments: instant, secure, and interoperable systems accelerate global commerce
By Gary FloodAdvancements in instant settlement, digital wallets, biometrics, and distributed ledger technology are transforming how businesses and consumers interact with money, fostering faster, more secure, and seamless transactions across industries worldwide. The future of payment systems is reshaping how businesses and consumers interact with money, moving transactions from a back‑office necessity…
Strong iPhone 17 shipments supported global smartphone volumes in 2025, with industry analysts noting a stabilising Chinese market and rising consumer demand, though rising costs threaten future growth. Apple’s strong iPhone 17 shipments were a key driver of modest global smartphone growth in 2025, industry trackers show, tempering weakness elsewhere…
Amazon Web Services introduces ‘AI Factories’, a managed on-premises solution integrating Nvidia hardware to address data sovereignty and regulatory concerns, positioning itself amid growing industry moves towards localised AI deployments. Amazon Web Services has rolled out “AI Factories”, a managed product that installs and operates dedicated AI infrastructure inside customers’…
