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U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
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GMR’s private 5G network pioneers end-to-end network slicing for industrial applications
By News RoomGMR, in collaboration with Niral Networks, has deployed a sophisticated private 5G network that leverages advanced network slicing and edge processing to support diverse industrial use cases with guaranteed QoS and ultra-low latency. In the evolving landscape of industrial connectivity, the deployment of private 5G networks tailored to diverse use…
U.S. accelerates supercomputing race with nine new AI-focused systems to secure global leadership
By News RoomThe United States is rapidly expanding its supercomputing infrastructure across national laboratories, deploying nine cutting-edge systems to bolster artificial intelligence capabilities and maintain strategic global leadership amid intensifying international tech rivalry. A quiet but intense technological competition is accelerating in the world’s top scientific institutions, with the United States undertaking…
While customer-facing sustainability measures dominate discussions, brands seeking meaningful environmental impact must focus on backend operational choices, like energy-efficient warehousing, optimised inventory, and greener delivery strategies, that can deliver substantial emissions reductions and cost savings at scale. Most discussions around eCommerce sustainability tend to concentrate on visible aspects such as…
To deal with hyperscaler dominance, MSPs must innovate with AI strategies to stay relevant
By News RoomAs hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud embed AI into their platforms, managed service providers face a pivotal choice: adapt through strategic integration or risk obsolescence in a rapidly evolving cloud and AI landscape. The rapid evolution of cloud services and artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping the landscape…
HP announces plans to eliminate up to 6,000 jobs globally by 2028, aiming to leverage artificial intelligence to accelerate product innovation and improve efficiency amid sector-wide transformation. HP Inc. has announced plans to cut between 4,000 and 6,000 jobs globally by fiscal year 2028, a move aligned with its strategic…
Vensure Employer Solutions celebrates its 100th acquisition, integrating AI capabilities through CreAI, while iCIMS continues to innovate with award-winning AI recruitment solutions, signalling a transformative shift in HR technology. Vensure Employer Solutions has marked a significant milestone with the completion of its 100th acquisition, acquiring CreAI, a specialised HR technology…
AI-driven marketing ecosystem integration accelerates campaign efficiency and cost savings
By News RoomIndustry leaders reveal that strategic AI integrations are transforming marketing operations, promising superior campaign agility, significant cost reductions, and a competitive edge in today’s complex digital landscape. Marketing operations are undergoing a profound transformation driven by strategic integrations of artificial intelligence (AI) within technology stacks. This shift demands a fundamental…
iCustomer’s Audience Loop disrupts audience management with AI-driven, real-time workforce
By News RoomiCustomer unveils Audience Loop, a groundbreaking AI-powered workspace transforming how marketers manage and activate audience data across campaigns, enabling more precise targeting and continuous optimisation without technical complexity. iCustomer has introduced Audience Loop, an AI-driven workspace designed to transform how growth and performance marketers manage their audience data across campaigns.…
Disseqt AI, HCLTech, and Microsoft collaborate to accelerate responsible agentic AI adoption in financial services
By News RoomDisseqt AI partners with HCLTech and Microsoft to deploy secure, scalable Agentic AI solutions designed to transform financial operations while prioritising ethics and compliance, amid industry’s push for responsible digital transformation. Disseqt AI has announced a strategic collaboration with HCLTech and Microsoft aimed at guiding banks and financial services institutions…
Transition to seamless social media and device integration accelerates digital habits shift
By News RoomEmerging trends are transforming daily digital routines, emphasising seamless connectivity, privacy control, and innovative content creation amidst evolving social commerce and interaction modes. New routines are rapidly taking shape in how people use devices and social media platforms in tandem, reflecting a broader shift in daily digital habits. Small, user-friendly…
The latest Ericsson Mobility Report reveals that by 2027, 5G will surpass 4G as the primary mobile technology, driven by exponential growth in subscriptions, data traffic, and fixed wireless access worldwide, reshaping the future of mobile connectivity. The latest Ericsson Mobility Report, published in November 2025, paints a vivid picture…
Network security market accelerates towards USD 80 billion as AI and 5G drive innovation
By News RoomThe global network security market is set to nearly double to USD 54.6 billion by 2030, propelled by AI enhancements, 5G security needs, and the rapid digital transformation across industries worldwide. The global network security market is experiencing robust expansion, driven by escalating cyber threats and the need for enhanced…
