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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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AI becomes central to managed network services as vendors explore generative capabilities and security enhancements
By News RoomAs AI deepens its integration into network operations, providers leverage generative AI and machine learning for automation, customer support, and security, signalling a transformative shift in managed network services. Artificial intelligence is moving from an experimental add-on to a core operating layer in managed network services, with Gartner saying that…
UK datacentre boom faces clash with climate goals as reliance on gas-powered AI infrastructure grows
By News RoomMore than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are considering gas-fired generation to maintain AI infrastructure amid grid connection delays, raising concerns over the country’s climate commitments and energy sustainability in the race to become an AI leader. More than 100 datacentre projects in Britain are reportedly considering gas-fired generation to…
Distribution Strategy Group to launch AI leaderboard highlighting industry execution gaps
By News RoomDistribution Strategy Group unveils its AI Top 50 ranking to distinguish wholesale distributors that have embedded artificial intelligence into their operations from those still at the exploration stage, aiming to accelerate industry-wide adoption and accountability. Distribution Strategy Group is preparing to put wholesale distributors on an AI leaderboard, with a…
In a move to mitigate supply chain risks and meet growing demand, Apple is testing Intel and Samsung as alternative partners for chip production, signalling a shift in its manufacturing strategy amid TSMC’s capacity constraints. Apple is moving to broaden its chipmaking options as pressure on TSMC’s advanced capacity spills…
Shares of CrowdStrike have climbed sharply as the cybersecurity firm approaches its quarterly results, driven by robust growth in recurring revenue and a favourable cloud security market. CrowdStrike has become one of Wall Street’s more closely watched cybersecurity names again, with shares climbing sharply in recent weeks as investors rotate…
Cisco’s acquisition of Splunk signals a new era for AI-enabled cybersecurity and observability platforms
By News RoomCisco completes a $28bn deal to integrate Splunk’s security and monitoring software into its broader enterprise resilience strategy, heightening the role of AI and data analytics in cybersecurity infrastructure. Splunk may no longer trade as a standalone listed company, but its software remains a useful case study in how cybersecurity…
Hidden expenses, inconsistent pricing, and outdated manual processes are eroding distributor profits before sales are even approved. Embracing centralised, data-driven quoting strategies offers a rapid route to safeguarding margins amid operational challenges. For distributors, the hardest margin losses often happen before anyone has signed off on a deal. By…
HPE’s rebranding to a ONE HPE platform, combined with strategic product updates and a broadened networking portfolio, signals a disruptive push towards simplified architectures and integrated solutions, with Australian partners poised to capitalise on the 2026 convergence opportunity. Hewlett Packard Enterprise’s move to a ONE HPE brand is more than…
Financial institutions are progressing from experimental AI pilots to operational deployments amid heightened regulatory scrutiny, with most limiting autonomy to low-risk tasks and emphasising human oversight to mitigate operational and compliance risks. Financial institutions are moving quickly from experimenting with autonomous AI agents to trying to place them inside real…
Bytes Technology Group accelerates growth with AI-ready focus amid profitability hurdles
By Paul BriggsBytes Technology Group reports robust expansion in its core business lines, driven by higher software and services sales, despite a dip in operating profit and increased investments, as it positions itself for long-term growth in an AI-driven market. Bytes Technology Group said it finished the year with solid growth…
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…
