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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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AI expansion accelerates gigawatt-scale data centres amid sustainability and supply chain challenges
By News RoomThe rapid growth of AI and blockchain technologies is transforming data centres into massive, high-density facilities, prompting significant investments and raising environmental concerns, as industry players explore new innovations and face regulatory pressures. Data centers have emerged at the forefront of the digital infrastructure revolution, driven by the explosive growth…
Emerging AI-specific networking technologies, including AI-NICs, new standards, and photonics, are transforming data centres to meet the demands of complex AI workloads, promising ultra-low latency and unprecedented scalability. As artificial intelligence (AI) workloads become increasingly complex and data-intensive, the traditional networking architectures in data centers are proving inadequate for their…
EU launches groundbreaking investigations into AWS and Microsoft Azure cloud services under DMA
By News RoomThe European Commission has initiated wide-ranging market investigations into Amazon Web Services and Microsoft Azure, aiming to assess their potential gatekeeper status and ensure competitive fairness in the EU’s digital ecosystem amidst rising industry tensions. The European Commission has launched a comprehensive set of market investigations into cloud computing services,…
HPE’s Partner Ready Vantage programme transforms partner engagement with new elite tiering and growth opportunities
By News RoomHewlett Packard Enterprise launches the Partner Ready Vantage programme, unifying partner schemes into an integrated, flexible framework that emphasises expertise, growth, and service innovation, with plans for wider program integration by 2026-27. Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has initiated a significant overhaul in its channel partner engagement with the launch of…
Security platforms of 2026 prioritise single-tenant control and edge enforcement to handle scale disruptions
By News RoomAs security engineering evolves, platforms that emphasise single-tenant models, real-time API integration, and edge enforcement are emerging as crucial for managing scale and maintaining seamless protection by 2026, according to Piotr Kupisiewicz. Over the past several years, security engineering teams in the cybersecurity ecosystem have focused heavily on building platforms…
As cyber adversaries harness artificial intelligence for increasingly sophisticated attacks, organisations must adopt proactive, AI-augmented defence strategies to counter rising threats including deepfakes, botnets, and supply chain vulnerabilities in 2026. As the digital landscape evolves rapidly, cybersecurity threats are becoming increasingly sophisticated, driven largely by advances in artificial intelligence (AI)…
2026 set to redefine mobile app development with AI, 5G, and immersive tech advancements
By News RoomThe mobile app landscape is on the brink of a major transformation by 2026, driven by the convergence of AI, 5G, and immersive technologies, creating smarter, faster, and more interactive digital ecosystems. The mobile app development landscape is on the cusp of a transformative leap, with 2026 set to define…
The strategic partnership between Capgemini and AWS is revolutionising industry transformation through advanced, secure, and responsible AI and cloud solutions, accelerating innovation in sectors from automotive to energy. As industries face unprecedented disruption, the deepening collaboration between Capgemini and Amazon Web Services (AWS) is proving pivotal in enabling intelligent, responsible,…
Cisco and Comstor are accelerating Qatar’s digital transformation through innovative partner programmes and strategic collaborations aligned with the country’s National Vision 2030, focusing on AI infrastructure, secure connectivity, and economic diversification. Cisco and its distribution partner Comstor are intensifying their efforts to accelerate Qatar’s digital transformation in line with the…
Microsoft’s Copilot in Excel transforms sales data analysis with natural language prompts
By News RoomMicrosoft’s latest AI integration, Copilot in Excel, is revolutionising how businesses interpret sales data by enabling natural language queries, lowering barriers for non-technical users, and fostering faster decision-making, though the feature remains in beta and requires cautious application. In the rapidly evolving business environment, the ability to analyse sales data…
In 2025, mobile cloud mining platforms leveraging AI and renewable energy sources are transforming US Bitcoin mining, offering accessible, transparent, and sustainable options for users of all levels. In November 2025, Bitcoin cloud mining has emerged as a convenient and increasingly popular route for U.S. users to mine Bitcoin (BTC)…
Apple set to disrupt budget laptop market with first macOS device featuring iPhone chip in 2026
By News RoomApple is preparing to launch a affordable MacBook in early 2026, featuring an iPhone A18 Pro chip and targeting students and casual users, potentially challenging Chromebooks and expanding its presence in the entry-level market. Apple is preparing to enter the affordable laptop market with a budget MacBook expected to launch…
