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U.S. regulators escalate crackdown on tech firms favouring foreign workers over Americans
By News RoomThe Justice Department’s lawsuit against Cloudera signals intensified scrutiny of employment practices favouring temporary foreign workers, with broader implications for tech companies navigating compliance amid an increasingly aggressive enforcement environment. The Trump administration has stepped up pressure on technology employers that sponsor foreign workers, with the latest case against Cloudera…
Versent’s new agreement with AWS signals a shift towards programmable networks and agentic AI, aiming to revolutionise mid-market enterprise services with rapid application assessment and modernisation tools amidst the evolving network landscape. Versent has deepened its long-running relationship with Amazon Web Services through a five-year agreement aimed at bringing…
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.…
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Salesforce unveils Agentforce Vibes, a transformative AI-driven IDE for enterprise software development
By News RoomSalesforce launches Agentforce Vibes, an AI-powered integrated development environment featuring autonomous coding agents and seamless integration with enterprise workflows, signalling a new era in autonomous software development. Salesforce has launched a new AI-powered integrated development environment (IDE), Agentforce Vibes, aimed at meeting growing enterprise demand for AI-driven software development techniques,…
Data sovereignty shifts from compliance to strategic imperative amid geopolitical uncertainties
By News RoomA new study reveals organisations worldwide are rapidly redefining data location strategies to safeguard against geopolitical disruptions and reputational damage, emphasising the need for a hybrid cloud approach to balance control and agility. In an era marked by profound geopolitical shifts and evolving regulatory landscapes, data sovereignty has emerged as…
Cisco’s new partner programme aims to drive profitable growth and innovation at Partner Summit 2025
By News RoomAs Cisco prepares for its Partner Summit 2025 in San Diego, the company unveils a transformative partner strategy focused on profitability, mutual growth, and cutting-edge technology, including the upcoming Cisco 360 Partner Program set for 2026 launch. As Cisco approaches its Partner Summit 2025, scheduled for November 3-5 in San…
Workato unveils secure enterprise model for AI agents, fostering autonomous business workflows
By News RoomWorkato launches the industry’s first fully managed Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), enabling secure, scalable AI agent operations across organisational systems and driving the realisation of the ‘agentic enterprise’. Workato has unveiled its Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP), positioning it as the industry’s first fully managed, enterprise-grade platform designed to…
Microsoft has unveiled Copilot, an integrated AI assistant in Windows 11, revolutionising personal computing with proactive, conversational, and efficient support across productivity, system management, and accessibility features. In September 2023, Microsoft unveiled Microsoft Copilot, a groundbreaking AI-powered assistant embedded across Windows, Microsoft 365, Bing, and Edge. This initiative represents a…
AI revolutionises marketing strategies with deeper personalisation and predictive insights
By News RoomBusinesses are increasingly leveraging artificial intelligence to transform marketing efforts, delivering highly personalised customer experiences and gaining a competitive edge amid evolving market demands, despite facing implementation challenges. In today’s fiercely competitive business landscape, the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in marketing has shifted from a luxury to a necessity.…
Google unveils an expanded suite of AI tools in 2023, enhancing accessibility, security, and automation for developers and businesses seeking to harness AI’s transformative potential. Artificial Intelligence (AI) has emerged as a transformative force across numerous industries, enabling businesses to enhance operational efficiency, elevate customer experiences, and tap into new…
Essential Takeaways China’s pivot reshapes the server mix: Regulatory curbs on NVIDIA accelerators are pushing Chinese deployments toward domestic AI silicon and non-CUDA stacks. This fragments software ecosystems and rebalances platform choices in one of the world’s largest markets (T1) (T3). A new alliance logic in PCs and servers: NVIDIA’s…
Nvidia’s $5 billion stake in Intel signals disruptive collaboration in AI and chip manufacturing
By News RoomNvidia has announced a $5 billion investment in its rival Intel, forging a strategic partnership to develop advanced chips for personal computers and data centres amid growing US geopolitical efforts to strengthen domestic semiconductor industry. Nvidia has announced a $5 billion investment in its longstanding rival Intel, acquiring approximately a…
AI infrastructure market accelerates towards $309 billion by 2031 amid hardware diversification and sustainability focus
By News RoomThe rapidly expanding AI infrastructure market, projected to surpass $309 billion by 2031, is being reshaped by hardware diversification, increased industry investment, and rising emphasis on sustainability and governance, signalling a new phase in the AI industrial revolution. The artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure market is undergoing a dramatic transformation, scaling…
As artificial intelligence becomes integral to business, hidden use of unsanctioned AI tools—known as shadow AI—poses mounting security and compliance challenges, prompting a shift from bans to nuanced governance strategies. Advanced artificial intelligence (AI) technologies, especially large language models (LLMs), are rapidly becoming fundamental tools in modern business operations. According…
Simply Contact launches advisory board to elevate customer service strategy and industry alignment
By News RoomEuropean customer service outsourcing firm Simply Contact has established an advisory board comprising industry experts to enhance its strategic approach, integrate advanced tools like AI, and strengthen employee and client relations amid expanding global operations. A prominent European customer service outsourcing company, Simply Contact, has launched an advisory board to…
