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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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Wolters Kluwer launches Expert AI as a core upgrade to its CCH Axcess platform, embedding advanced generative and agentic AI features to automate processes, enhance decision-making, and unify workflows across tax, audit, and firm management tasks. Wolters Kluwer has launched Expert AI, a significant advancement woven into its CCH Axcess…
The rapid evolution of AI-powered cyber threats is outpacing traditional defenses, prompting a drastic shift towards AI-enabled detection and response systems to combat increasingly sophisticated and autonomous attacks. The digital landscape, once hailed as a sphere of innovation and opportunity, is rapidly transforming into a precarious battlefield where artificial intelligence…
PAObank and OneConnect join Hong Kong Monetary Authority’s second cohort of the GenA.I. Sandbox, deploying advanced AI solutions to combat deepfake fraud and strengthen risk management in banking services. PAObank, a member of Ping An Insurance, and OneConnect, an associate company of Ping An, have been selected to join the…
As the e-commerce sector becomes ever more competitive, innovative web scraping technologies unlock real-time data insights, enabling retailers to adapt pricing, optimise product offerings, and uphold brand integrity in a rapidly shifting market landscape. In the fiercely competitive e-commerce sector, the ability to access and act on real-time data is…
SmartZip’s AI-driven platform revolutionises real estate lead generation with unprecedented accuracy
By News RoomSmartZip leverages big data and machine learning to transform real estate lead generation, offering agents precise insights to close more deals efficiently amid a burgeoning AI market set to reach over $1 trillion by 2030. In the competitive world of real estate, timing is everything. Agents often struggle to engage…
APAC B2B buying shifts ahead: AI accelerates early engagement and redefines marketing strategies
By News RoomNew research uncovers a rapid transformation in the APAC B2B landscape, where AI, economic pressures, and digital-native buyers drive earlier decision-making and demand strategic marketing adaptation for sustainable success. The B2B buying journey in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region is witnessing a significant transformation, shaped by the rapid adoption of artificial…
SUPERAGENT AI launches autonomous agents to disrupt insurance sales with 24/7 lead engagement
By News RoomSUPERAGENT AI unveils new autonomous Outbound and Inbound AI agents designed to transform insurance sales funnels by automating prospect engagement, lead qualification, and customer support, signalling a major shift towards full sales autonomy by 2025. SUPERAGENT AI has unveiled two new AI agents designed to revolutionise the sales funnel by…
Oracle’s AI supply chain tools boost stock as company partners with Microsoft for real-time factory insights
By News RoomOracle Corporation’s shares see a slight uptick following the unveiling of new AI-driven supply chain solutions and a strategic partnership with Microsoft aimed at delivering real-time factory data integration, signalling a move towards more responsive and efficient enterprise operations. Oracle Corporation’s stock experienced a modest rise to $300.48, marking a…
AI predictive analytics accelerates shift to proactive, value-based healthcare in the US
By News RoomInnovative AI-driven predictive analytics are revolutionising the US healthcare system by enabling early risk detection, personalised interventions, and significant cost savings, transforming the future of patient-centred, value-based care. AI-driven predictive analytics is radically transforming value-based care in the U.S. healthcare system by providing unprecedented capabilities in early risk identification and…
Qualys unveils AI-driven platform to transform cyber risk management with predictive capabilities
By News RoomAt the Houston Risk Operations Conference, Qualys announces a major update to its Enterprise TruRisk Management platform, incorporating AI-enhanced features designed to predict, validate, and prioritise cyber threats amid rising autonomous digital identities, signalling a shift from reactive to proactive cybersecurity strategies. At its recent Risk Operations Conference (ROCon) in…
Since the AI disruption initiated by ChatGPT, brands like Hello Products are leveraging artificial intelligence not just for efficiency, but to deepen consumer understanding and enhance creative storytelling, blending technology with human intuition. It has been nearly three years since OpenAI’s ChatGPT disrupted the advertising and media landscapes, marking the…
A suite of new AI-powered tools and secure transaction protocols is transforming online shopping, advertising, and logistics, with major industry players expanding capabilities and integrating advanced technologies. This week in ecommerce technology reveals a suite of innovative tools and services designed to enhance advertising, streamline payments, and personalise shopping experiences.…
