August 9, 2026
Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
Qualcomm 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
Salesforce 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
Apple 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
Ericsson 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
The 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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By 2026, comprehensive Human Capital Management systems are enabling organisational agility through automation, real-time analytics, and enhanced employee experiences, driven by innovations from providers like Paylocity, Workday, and SAP SuccessFactors. In the fast-evolving landscape of workforce management, Human Capital Management (HCM) platforms are transforming beyond mere administrative tools into comprehensive…
Samourai Wallet developers face charges amid debates over privacy and crime facilitation
The developers behind privacy-focused Bitcoin wallet Samourai face maximum five-year prison sentences after pleading guilty to conspiracy charges, amid ongoing debates over crypto privacy tools and their role in facilitating illicit activities. US prosecutors are seeking the maximum five-year prison sentences for Keonne Rodriguez and William Lonergan Hill, the developers…
As enterprises increasingly adopt multi-cloud strategies, FinOps emerges as a vital discipline to navigate complexity, optimise spending, and drive innovation through collaborative financial governance and automation. As cloud adoption accelerates, businesses from startups to enterprises are increasingly turning to multi-cloud strategies that span public, private, and hybrid platforms offered by…
Executive Abstract Bytes Quantum can become a market leader by prioritising three distinct capabilities: cross-cloud control-plane and DNS forensics tied to business-impact metrics, GPU and AI workload cost‑attribution for AI-heavy customers, and compliance-ready, regionally resident audit artefacts for regulated buyers. These three moves address the highest‑confidence buyer demands surfaced in…
European diplomats under threat as Chinese-backed hackers exploit unpatched Windows zero-day
A sophisticated cyberattack leveraging a Windows zero-day vulnerability has targeted European diplomatic institutions, raising concerns over the escalation of digital espionage and the urgent need for patching critical vulnerabilities. A recent complex cyberattack has highlighted the expanding scope of global electronic espionage, as reports reveal that hackers exploited a critical…
Will AWS downtime increase take up of remote SaaS based management systems and on premise failover strategies
Executive Abstract Hybrid failover is now a board-level priority because the AWS US‑EAST outage on 21 Oct 2025 disrupted finance and travel services (Reuters, 21 Oct 2025), which pushed enterprises to accelerate multi-region DNS hardening and local identity caches. Independent DNS and identity stores determine outcomes: organisations that pre-staged local…
Microsoft Azure outage exposes growing risks of cloud dependence after widespread disruption
A major outage of Microsoft’s Azure cloud platform has disrupted services across industries worldwide, highlighting the fragility of hyper-dependent digital ecosystems and intensifying calls for greater resilience and competition in cloud infrastructure. On October 29, 2025, Microsoft experienced a significant global outage of its Azure cloud platform, which affected a…
Cloud backup market set to surpass $18 billion by 2029 amid surging remote work and technological innovation
The global cloud backup industry is experiencing rapid growth driven by the proliferation of remote and hybrid working models, technological advancements, and increasing data security needs, with projections reaching over $18 billion by 2029. The global cloud backup market is poised for remarkable growth through the mid-2020s, driven predominantly by…
BBVA completes global cloud-native data platform rollout, boosting efficiency and innovation
BBVA has fully deployed its cloud-native data platform ADA across most regions, revolutionising data management, enhancing operational efficiency by 40%, and positioning the bank as a leader in digital banking innovation through scalable, AI-enabled infrastructure. BBVA has completed the global deployment of its cloud-native data platform ADA (Analytics + Data…
BBVA’s fully deployed ADA platform revolutionises global banking with real-time AI and AWS infrastructure
BBVA completes the worldwide rollout of its innovative ADA data platform, harnessing AWS to enhance operational efficiency, foster innovation, and support real-time analytics across its entire global network, excluding Turkey. BBVA has completed the global deployment of its data platform ADA (Analytics + Data + AI), marking a major milestone…
WSO2’s new IAM updates unlock agent identities and regional security enhancements for AI and B2B applications
WSO2 releases major upgrades to its IAM suite, integrating agent identities with Model Context Protocol, boosting AI security, and enhancing B2B enterprise controls amid growing regional compliance demands. WSO2 has launched significant enhancements across its identity and access management (IAM) product family, focusing on the burgeoning needs of secure AI-driven…
AI-driven workflow tools revolutionise business process management with advanced capabilities
The integration of advanced artificial intelligence with workflow platforms is transforming enterprise operations, enabling smarter automation, enhanced decision-making, and unprecedented agility across industries. Over the past several decades, enterprises have continuously sought to integrate and optimise their business processes through a variety of workflow tools. These solutions have historically been…
