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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
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Resellers are transforming the IT industry by streamlining procurement, offering value-added services, and expanding market reach through innovative models like VARs and online platforms, boosting efficiency for vendors and SMEs alike. In the information technology (IT) sector, resellers serve as crucial intermediaries that purchase products or services from manufacturers, vendors,…
As supply chains become increasingly digitised and interconnected, managed service providers are emerging as essential partners in bolstering security, ensuring visibility, and managing third-party risks amidst rising cyber threats and regulatory pressures. The dramatic digitisation of supply chains has transformed traditional vendor lists into complex webs of interdependent SaaS providers,…
A major AWS outage originating from its US-East-1 region has disrupted over 2,500 companies worldwide, highlighting the fragility of Silicon Valley’s cloud-centric infrastructure and prompting calls for more resilient, decentralised systems. On October 20, 2025, Amazon Web Services (AWS) experienced a significant outage originating from its US-East-1 region in Northern…
B2B marketers are increasingly leveraging AI and intent data to refine ABM tactics, with personalised content and continuous engagement redefining the buyer journey amid rising digital research and self-serve preferences. Account-based marketing (ABM) continues to promise B2B marketers a more targeted and efficient route to success by focusing efforts…
IBM’s new Spyre Accelerator, set for release in October 2025, aims to bring generative AI capabilities to enterprise mainframes, combining security, speed, and flexibility for small and medium-sized businesses seeking to modernise their data infrastructure. IBM has announced the upcoming general availability of its latest AI innovation, the Spyre…
Volkswagen transforms lead generation with AI-driven data integration and personalised customer experiences
By News RoomVolkswagen Middle East has enhanced its lead generation strategy through seamless online and offline data integration, resulting in higher quality leads, cost reductions, and innovative AI-powered customer support, signalling a new era of efficiency and engagement in automotive marketing. Volkswagen Middle East has successfully enhanced its lead generation strategy by…
Capita faces record £14 million ICO fine after ransomware attack exposes personal data of 6.6 million
By News RoomUK’s largest outsourcing firm Capita has been fined £14 million by the ICO following a severe ransomware attack that compromised personal data of over 6.6 million individuals, highlighting critical cybersecurity lapses and regulatory repercussions. Capita, the UK’s largest outsourcing firm, has been handed a record £14 million fine by the…
Wolters Kluwer launches Expert AI as a core upgrade to its CCH Axcess platform, embedding advanced generative and agentic AI features to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unify workflows across tax, audit, and firm management tasks. Wolters Kluwer has launched Expert AI, a significant advancement woven into its CCH Axcess…
The rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats is outpacing traditional defenses, prompting a drastic shift towards AI-enabled detection and response systems to combat increasingly sophisticated and autonomous attacks. The digital landscape, once hailed as a sphere of innovation and opportunity, is rapidly transforming into a precarious battlefield where artificial intelligence…
PAObank and OneConnect join Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s second cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox, deploying advanced AI solutions to combat deepfake fraud and strengthen risk management in banking services. PAObank, a member of Ping An Insurance, and OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An, have been selected to join the…
As the e-commerce sector becomes ever more competitive, innovative web scraping technologies unlock real-time data insights, enabling retailers to adapt pricing, optimise product offerings, and uphold brand integrity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. In the fiercely competitive e-commerce sector, the ability to access and act on real-time data is…
SmartZip’s AI-driven platform revolutionises real estate lead generation with unprecedented accuracy
By News RoomSmartZip leverages big data and machine learning to transform real estate lead generation, offering agents precise insights to close more deals efficiently amid a burgeoning AI market set to reach over $1 trillion by 2030. In the competitive world of real estate, timing is everything. Agents often struggle to engage…
