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As cloud costs rise amid surging AI investments, SaaS companies must embed cloud efficiency into product strategy to protect margins and valuation, shifting from a peripheral concern to a core business metric. Cloud bills are no longer a back-office nuisance for SaaS companies; they are now a direct test of…
North Korea’s cyberattack surge in 2026 driven by AI and cryptocurrency targeting intensifies geopolitical risks
By News RoomNorth Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, with an increasing focus on cryptocurrency, AI, and geopolitical targets, marking a significant escalation in its cyber warfare strategy. North Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, making it the…
Oracle’s collaboration with Ingram Micro aims to accelerate cloud adoption, enhance AI projects, and diversify Australia’s enterprise infrastructure through a broader distribution programme and partner enablement. Oracle has brought Ingram Micro into its Australian cloud distribution programme in a move designed to widen access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the…
South Korea considers using fines from data breaches to fund victim compensation but faces implementation challenges
By News RoomSouth Korea’s data privacy watchdog plans to use fines from companies for breach-related damages to help victims recover losses, though practical hurdles remain in direct compensation efforts, as the commission explores new funding models. South Korea’s data privacy watchdog is moving towards using fines imposed on companies after personal information…
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…
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As smartphone prices climb amid rising component costs, experts recommend focusing on software support, battery capacity, and ample memory and storage to ensure long-term value and reliable daily use. With smartphone prices rising this year as memory and component costs climb, buyers are under more pressure than ever to choose…
Italy is drafting a €10 billion strategy to enhance its ultra-broadband network, aiming to meet the rising demands of artificial intelligence and data centres, with significant investments from government and private sectors. Italy is drawing up a new push to bolster ultra-broadband infrastructure as policymakers weigh how to keep pace…
Conflow Power Group Limited proposes embedding tiny AI processing units within street furniture, moving computing closer to users to reduce latency, improve resilience, and promote sustainability in urban environments. A UK startup is proposing to move computing out of vast remote campuses and into the street furniture people pass every…
OpenAI has confirmed that a supply-chain breach linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign exposed internal code-signing certificates, prompting a security response amidst rising threats to AI companies’ development infrastructure. OpenAI has confirmed that two employee devices were infected in a supply-chain attack linked to the Shai-Hulud malware campaign, allowing intruders…
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…
