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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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Amazon announces a landmark $50 billion investment to expand AI and supercomputing capabilities for US federal agencies, aiming to accelerate national security, scientific research, and innovation with cutting-edge data centres and advanced AI services from 2026. Amazon has unveiled a substantial commitment to bolster artificial intelligence (AI) and supercomputing capabilities…
With proactive risk detection and automation, is AI revolutionising compliance management?
By News RoomAI technologies are transforming compliance management by enhancing efficiency, accuracy, and agility through automation, predictive analytics, and real-time monitoring, while addressing ethical and implementation challenges. Artificial intelligence (AI) is rapidly transforming compliance management, offering organisations across sectors an opportunity to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and agility in navigating complex regulatory environments.…
Europe seeks to counter US dominance with sovereign cloud architectures after AWS outage
By News RoomFollowing a major AWS outage exposing Europe’s reliance on US-based cloud providers, the continent accelerates efforts to develop resilient, sovereign cloud infrastructure through collaborative initiatives and federated edge networks. The recent widespread outage of Amazon Web Services (AWS) has cast a stark light on Europe’s pronounced reliance on a small…
Verizon’s layoffs highlight shift towards self-managed enterprise wireless infrastructure in telecom
By News RoomVerizon’s largest job cuts in history signal a strategic pivot in the telecom sector, with an emphasis on cost efficiency, operational streamlining, and the rise of carrier-neutral, adaptable wireless infrastructure for enterprises. In late 2025, Verizon announced its largest layoff in history, cutting over 13,000 jobs, which represents roughly 13%…
How a unified multicloud model can transform CIOs from cost-centres to strategic drivers
By News RoomManaging multicloud environments effectively requires a coherent operating model that integrates architecture, processes, and culture, enabling CIOs to turn complexity into strategic advantage amid increasing enterprise agility demands. Picture a bustling transport hub at rush hour: trains from multiple lines converge, buses jostle for space, and passengers weave between platforms.…
London to trial fully autonomous robotaxis in 2026, leveraging advanced 5G networks and supportive European regulations
By News RoomLondon is set to become Europe’s testing ground for fully autonomous robotaxi services in 2026, driven by breakthroughs in 5G infrastructure and a favourable regulatory environment, signalling a major shift in urban mobility. Robotaxi services are poised to transform urban mobility in Europe, with London emerging as the premier testing…
Wi-Fi 6 market accelerates towards $89 billion by 2030 amid rising enterprise and public venue adoption
By News RoomThe global Wi-Fi 6 industry is booming with an expected compound annual growth rate of up to 28%, driven by increasing demand for high-density wireless connectivity across industries, smart cities, and public spaces, amid integration with 5G and IoT technologies. The global Wi-Fi 6 market is witnessing rapid expansion as…
New data reveals that the demand for immediate access to funds is transforming payment ecosystems, with gig platforms and industries racing to implement real-time disbursement solutions amid consumer and worker expectations for speed and efficiency. Despite a decade of advancements in customer experience, one aspect remains notably slow: the speed…
Users cling to Windows 10 as hardware limits drive increased PC sales and Linux gains popularity
By News RoomDespite the official end of support for Windows 10 in October 2025, millions of users remain on the ageing OS, prompting continued hardware upgrades and a surge in alternative operating systems like Linux, amid hardware constraints and strict Windows 11 requirements. Despite Microsoft officially ending support for Windows 10 in…
Microsoft’s Azure Functions is transforming data pipeline architectures by enabling event-driven, scalable, and cost-effective automation, seamlessly integrating with tools like Azure Data Factory, Synapse, and Databricks. Azure Functions is emerging as a pivotal serverless compute service within Microsoft Azure’s cloud ecosystem, empowering developers and data engineers to build event-driven, cost-effective,…
Chinese tech firms accelerate offshore AI training to bypass U.S. export controls and boost domestic chip development
By News RoomChinese technology giants are increasingly shifting their artificial intelligence model training overseas to navigate U.S. restrictions, while investing heavily in indigenous chip manufacturing to achieve technological self-reliance amidst geopolitical tensions. Chinese technology giants such as Alibaba and ByteDance have increasingly shifted their artificial intelligence (AI) model training operations offshore to…
Nvidia’s CEO Jensen Huang warns that intense industry competition and strategic moves by Google and Meta are reshaping the AI hardware landscape, forcing the tech giant to accelerate innovation to preserve its market leadership. Nvidia CEO Jensen Huang has issued a stark warning to his company: the race to maintain…
