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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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Informatica and Microsoft reveal new innovations at Ignite 2025, integrating AI systems with trusted data management to enable secure, compliant, and faster enterprise AI deployments. Informatica and Microsoft have announced a series of strategic innovations aimed at accelerating the adoption of enterprise-grade generative AI (GenAI) solutions built on trusted data.…
European IT services market accelerates with cloud and compliance driving 2030 growth forecasts
By News RoomThe European IT services sector is set to surpass USD 638 billion by 2030, driven by cloud adoption, regulatory demands, and digital transformation across industries, according to Mordor Intelligence. The European IT services market is on a strong growth trajectory, with forecasts indicating significant expansion driven by transformative technological adoption…
Experts warn that rapid MCP adoption risks security and operational pitfalls without robust governance
By News RoomAs the Model Context Protocol gains traction for integrating AI with enterprise systems, industry leaders caution that its ease of deployment must be balanced with stringent security and governance measures to prevent vulnerabilities and operational failures. The Model Context Protocol (MCP) has rapidly gained attention as a straightforward standard for…
NVIDIA and AWS deepen partnership with NVLink Fusion integration into next-gen AI hardware
By News RoomAt AWS re:Invent, NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services announced a strategic expansion, integrating NVIDIA’s NVLink Fusion into AWS’s customised chips to supercharge AI performance, enabling faster deployment, enhanced inference, and new cloud and on-premise AI solutions. At the recent AWS re:Invent conference, NVIDIA and Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced a…
As organisations integrate an expanding ecosystem of non-human identities, including AI agents, new security frameworks like ISPM are emerging to manage risks, automate governance, and secure the evolving digital perimeter against sophisticated threats. Modern enterprises are witnessing a profound transformation in their workforce composition, which now extends beyond human employees…
Cybersecurity giants accelerate AI-driven acquisitions and growth strategies to combat rising threats
By News RoomLeading cybersecurity firms like CrowdStrike and Palo Alto Networks are rapidly expanding their AI capabilities and making strategic acquisitions to stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats amid growing investor interest and regulatory pressures. Cybersecurity continues to be a prominent focus for investors, driven by escalating cyber threats and increasing…
As transistor scaling hits physical and economic limits, the embedded computing industry is embracing innovative architectures such as neuromorphic and quantum computing, alongside 3D integration and AI-driven design, heralding a new era of smarter, more sustainable devices. For over half a century, Moore’s Law has been the lodestar of semiconductor…
The UK’s data centre sector is experiencing unprecedented growth, with nearly £45 billion committed to over 100 projects amid rising AI demands and urban expansion, prompting architectural innovation and challenges. The UK is experiencing a significant surge in data centre development, driven by increasing demand for artificial intelligence (AI) processing…
The global NAS market is experiencing rapid growth driven by unstructured data explosion, technological innovations like AI and NVMe flash arrays, and a shift towards hybrid cloud solutions, with enterprise and consumer segments expanding at accelerated rates. The global Network Attached Storage (NAS) market is on a trajectory of significant…
New research highlights a growing focus on sustainable, compliant, and high-performance infrastructure as data centres adapt to accelerating AI workloads and evolving regulatory landscapes, especially across the EMEA region. Data centers, the backbone of modern digital infrastructure, are facing rapidly evolving demands driven by exponential data growth, the surge of…
Avalara has introduced Avi, an AI assistant embedded into Microsoft Outlook, signalling a shift towards proactive, agentic compliance that embeds automation directly at the initial point of document entry, enhancing accuracy and reducing manual effort. Tax compliance workflows continue to evolve swiftly under the dual forces of rising regulatory complexity…
SpaceX’s Starlink is pioneering direct-to-phone satellite services, aiming to transform mobile connectivity globally. However, network congestion poses a significant challenge as the company races to scale its infrastructure and meet rising demand, with technological upgrades and phased rollouts central to its strategy. SpaceX’s Starlink is preparing to transform mobile connectivity…
