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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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In response to recent outages and wartime threats, South Korea is considering innovative data storage solutions, including cross-border backups and modular centres, to enhance resilience and protect critical public information. The recent spate of cloud outages and wartime disruptions has sharpened debate in South Korea over where critical public data…
MediaTek’s new AI research centre harnesses innovative cooling and scaling for edge computing
By News RoomMediaTek has launched a cutting-edge AI research and development data centre in Miaoli County, featuring advanced NVIDIA hardware, immersion cooling, and sustainable energy solutions, signalling a significant push into high-performance and edge AI computing. MediaTek has opened a new research and development data centre in Tongluo Science Park, Miaoli…
Exploit kits expand in 2026 Q1 with new payloads for Office, Windows, and Linux vulnerabilities
By News RoomSecurity researchers observe a broadening of exploit kit activity in early 2026, with fresh payloads targeting Microsoft Office, Windows, and Linux, amidst rising vulnerabilities and AI-driven threat detection challenges. Security researchers say exploit kits aimed at ordinary user systems broadened again in the first quarter of 2026, with fresh payloads…
Critical Palo Alto firewall zero-day sparks accelerated patching amid rising supply chain and API abuse attacks
By News RoomPalo Alto Networks warns of a critical zero-day flaw affecting its firewalls, as attackers rapidly exploit vulnerabilities, supply chain malware spreads, and API abuse increases, forcing a shift towards faster security responses and proactive monitoring. Palo Alto Networks has warned customers about a critical zero-day in its PAN-OS firewall software,…
As delays in implementation emerge, financial firms face ongoing pressure to enhance traceability, documentation, and auditability of their AI-driven communication monitoring systems to meet strict EU regulatory standards. For compliance teams at EU-regulated financial firms, the latest talk of delay around the AI Act may feel like breathing space.…
Panasonic Toughbook launches ELEVATE to revitalise European channel and accelerate partner growth
By Paul BriggsPanasonic Toughbook has unveiled ELEVATE, a comprehensive overhaul of its European partner scheme, featuring tiered reseller levels, enhanced training, and new incentives to foster growth amid the company’s European expansion and 30th anniversary. Panasonic TOUGHBOOK has overhauled its European partner scheme with the launch of ELEVATE, a restructuring that…
BCM One and TD Synnex partnership aims to simplify telecom reselling for channel partners
By Paul BriggsBCM One’s strategic alliance with TD Synnex unlocks new opportunities for IT channel firms to resell voice and cloud communication services, expanding market reach and streamlining service packaging. BCM One has struck a strategic deal with TD SYNNEX that will let the distributor’s partners resell the telecom provider’s voice…
As AI commands a growing share of IT budgets and companies seek integrated solutions, Bain & Company highlights a shift towards outcome-based delivery models and talent reskilling to harness the technology’s strategic potential. Artificial intelligence is emerging as one of the clearest growth paths for technology services firms, with…
UK government calls on AI firms to develop autonomous cyber-defence tools amidst rising threats
By News RoomSecurity Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading AI companies to collaborate on advanced cyber-defence systems, as the UK faces a surge in cyber incidents and accelerates its national resilience strategy with increased funding and a new voluntary pledge for enterprise cyber-safety. Security Minister Dan Jarvis has urged leading artificial intelligence…
Cloudflare’s latest quarterly results reveal a 34% revenue increase, driven by expanding enterprise demand and its strategic shift towards AI platform services, positioning it as a key player in next-generation application infrastructure. Cloudflare has emerged from its latest quarterly update with a stronger case for investors who are willing to…
IBM’s Power Systems division remains waiting for the anticipated surge from GenAI, as overall infrastructure performs strongly and new Power11 hardware aims to bring AI closer to core business operations, potentially unlocking a new growth phase. IBM’s Power Systems business is still waiting for the GenAI surge that many in…
Amazon Web Services launches European Sovereign Cloud to ease regulatory fears for regulated industries
By News RoomAWS’s new European Sovereign Cloud aims to balance cloud flexibility with strict EU data sovereignty rules, facilitating secure migration for regulated sectors like SAP and reducing compliance concerns. European IT chiefs in heavily regulated industries have long faced a stark trade-off: adopt public cloud services and risk sovereignty concerns, or…
