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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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Leading enterprises are adopting AI-powered data platforms to transform complex supply chains into agile, predictive systems, boosting resilience and competitiveness amid global disruptions. In today’s interconnected and highly volatile global economy, supply chains have become both more complex and indispensable to business success across diverse sectors such as retail, manufacturing,…
Deepak Gupta, EVP at Volante Technologies, leads the charge in transforming global payments infrastructure with cloud-native solutions, as the sector accelerates towards real-time, AI-driven innovations and legacy system modernisation. Deepak Gupta, Executive Vice President of Engineering, Product, and Services at Volante Technologies, plays a crucial role in steering the company’s…
As agentic AI promises to revolutionise business operations, no-code platforms are emerging as the crucial enabler, reducing complexity and speeding up deployment across sectors. This shift not only democratises AI adoption but also addresses longstanding enterprise challenges, ushering in a new era of autonomous workflows. Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues to…
Emerging AI technology is transforming how cleaning businesses manage after-hours calls, outperforming voicemail and call centres in efficiency, scalability, and customer experience to boost bookings and revenue. In the competitive cleaning services industry, where leads are often urgent and highly time-sensitive, the ability to capture and convert after-hours calls is…
Customer experience automation (CXA) is revolutionising SaaS businesses by enhancing engagement through AI-driven tools, boosting operational efficiency, and delivering personalised, 24/7 support at scale. Customer experience automation (CXA) is transforming how SaaS businesses engage with their customers by accelerating interactions and delivering highly personalized service. By harnessing technologies such as…
Mistral AI aims to transform Industry 4.0 with strategic Stellantis partnership and €1.7bn funding
By News RoomParis-based startup Mistral AI is expanding its influence in Industry 4.0 through a landmark deal with Stellantis, backed by €1.7 billion in funding and a strategic partnership with ASML, signalling a shift towards customised, enterprise-focused AI solutions in manufacturing. Paris-based startup Mistral AI is accelerating its push into Industry 4.0…
ServiceNow’s AI Experience transforms enterprise workflows with unified, multimodal AI platform
By News RoomServiceNow launches AI Experience, a pioneering platform that integrates voice, text, images, and web interactions to revolutionise enterprise operations, improve productivity, and enhance customer engagement. ServiceNow has unveiled AI Experience, a transformative AI platform designed to unify people, data, and workflows into a seamless, conversational interface tailored for enterprise use.…
Databricks accelerates growth with new acquisitions to enhance AI and database offerings
By News RoomFollowing a $22 billion funding spree, Databricks expands its AI and database ecosystem through key acquisitions, including Mooncake Labs and Neon, to streamline data management and AI integration at scale. Databricks, flush with nearly $22 billion raised in funding rounds including a landmark $10 billion round in December 2024, has…
As advancements in speech recognition and large language models accelerate, verticalised voice AI is emerging as the key to transforming regulated industries like healthcare, finance, and logistics—delivering automation, compliance, and competitive advantage beyond traditional transcription tools. Every decade or so, a new technological interface emerges that revolutionises not only how…
Advancements in agentic AI are reshaping supply chain operations by enabling autonomous decision-making supported by human oversight, promising increased efficiency, resilience, and customisation across global logistics networks. Imagine onboarding a new intern enthusiastic but inexperienced in supply chain operations. This scenario increasingly resembles the integration of agentic artificial intelligence (AI)…
Sprinklr has introduced a suite of AI-powered updates to its CXM platform, including the launch of Sprinklr Copilot and AI Agents, signalling a new era in automated customer service, marketing, and feedback analysis.Sprinklr has recently unveiled a comprehensive suite of AI-driven enhancements across its unified Customer Experience Management (CXM) platform,…
Databricks launches Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity, a comprehensive platform integrating AI and data governance to enhance enterprise defence against sophisticated cyber threats, amid rising malware and encrypted attack trends. Databricks has launched Data Intelligence for Cybersecurity, a comprehensive suite designed to enhance organisations’ defences against the rapidly evolving threat landscape…
