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Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
TD SYNNEX partners with Ramp to integrate financial software into technology distribution
By Paul BriggsTD SYNNEX’s new partnership with Ramp signals a strategic move to embed financial management tools into its enterprise technology offerings, broadening its role in IT distribution and services. Ramp’s new partnership with TD SYNNEX points to a broader push by both companies to embed financial software deeper into the…
Anthropic is set to grant the European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA access to its powerful AI model Mythos via the Project Glasswing programme, amid ongoing concerns over oversight and security in frontier AI systems. Anthropic is preparing to give the European Union’s cyber security agency access to Mythos, its most…
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Meta plans to eliminate around 8,000 roles next month, marking one of its largest workforce reductions amid a significant push into AI, amid industry-wide restructuring in the tech sector. Meta is preparing to eliminate about 8,000 roles from next month as it pushes harder into artificial intelligence, in one…
Tim Cook’s departure and the appointment of John Ternus as Apple’s new CEO mark a significant transition, hinting at a renewed focus on hardware and on-device AI as the company seeks to accelerate its AI development amidst rising competitive pressure. Apple is entering one of the most important transitions in…
A home-built security pipeline leveraging open-source tools has demonstrated how rapid detection and automation can turn decoys into active defenders, capturing real threats just minutes after deployment. A cybersecurity engineer has described how a home-built security operations centre pipeline began catching real attackers within minutes of going live, using a…
Commvault expands cloud resilience with new Google Cloud integration amid rising cyber threats
By News RoomCommvault has launched its cloud resilience platform on Google Cloud, offering enhanced backup, recovery, and threat protection for enterprise workloads, signalling a shift towards integrated resilience in the cloud operating model. Commvault has broadened the reach of its cloud resilience software by making the Commvault Cloud platform available on Google…
Opswat and Emerson deepen critical infrastructure cybersecurity partnership with OT patch management integration
By News RoomOpswat and Emerson expand their collaboration with a global reseller agreement, embedding OT patch management into Emerson’s Ovation Automation Platform to enhance protection for power and water operators amidst rising cyber threats. OPSWAT and Emerson have expanded their long-running cybersecurity partnership with a global reseller agreement aimed at power and…
AI-driven transformation shifts paid search focus from traffic to influence in B2B marketing
By Paul BriggsAs AI-generated summaries and conversational tools reshape search results, B2B brands must adapt their paid search strategies to focus on intent and decision-making influence, blending human insight with automated optimisation. The old B2B search playbook was built for a world in which buyers typed a query, scanned a page…
EU moves to regulate ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine amidst soaring user numbers
By News RoomThe European Commission is poised to classify OpenAI’s ChatGPT as a Very Large Online Search Engine, subjecting it to the EU’s toughest digital rules as its EU user base surpasses 120 million, prompting urgent compliance measures. The European Commission is expected to bring ChatGPT under tougher EU digital rules by…
Gartner warns that rapid AI adoption, regulatory changes, and emerging quantum risks are compelling organisations to overhaul their cyber defence strategies, shifting focus from reactive to resilience-focused approaches. Cybersecurity in 2026 is being reshaped by a mix of faster AI adoption, tougher regulation and a broader threat environment that is…
Zero trust network access market poised to quadruple by 2030 amid cloud migration and rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsThe global Zero Trust Network Access (ZTNA) market is projected to grow from $1.34 billion in 2025 to $4.18 billion by 2030, driven by increased cloud adoption, remote work, and escalating cyber threats targeting critical industries. The global zero trust network access market is set for rapid expansion as…
UAE accelerates cyber resilience with AI-driven national security initiatives amidst rising threats
By News RoomThe UAE is intensifying its cyber defence efforts by integrating AI tools, strengthening resilience, and fostering a homegrown cybersecurity workforce to counter escalating threats and position itself as a regional digital hub. The UAE is pushing cyber resilience as a national priority, with its Cyber Security Council arguing that digital…
Scotland faces clash over data centres’ rapid expansion amid climate and energy concerns
By News RoomAs Scotland’s low-carbon heritage attracts data centre development, critics warn of environmental risks and energy demands, prompting calls for stricter regulations amidst growing AI infrastructure expansion concerns. Data centres have become a lightning rod in Scotland’s climate debate, with critics warning that they are energy-hungry, water-intensive and being approved too…
Network Rail has secured a five-year agreement with RWE to source up to 65% of its non-traction electricity from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, marking a major step towards fully renewable operations by 2030 and cutting emissions by over 168,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Network Rail has struck…
