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Amid rising AI workloads and energy costs, UK organisations are rethinking data centre placements and architectures, prioritising resilience, regional energy capacity, and hybrid solutions to meet accelerating capacity needs and ensure security. UK organisations are reworking their data centre strategies as a convergence of AI workloads, higher electricity prices and…
Drone strikes disrupt Amazon Web Services data centres in the Gulf amid rising regional tensions
By News RoomMultiple Amazon Web Services data-centre sites in the UAE and Bahrain were damaged in drone strikes, causing widespread service outages and highlighting increased regional militarisation and vulnerabilities in critical infrastructure. Amazon Web Services said drone strikes in the Gulf damaged multiple data-centre sites, knocking key cloud capacity offline and triggering…
Distributors evolve into strategic enablers of cloud, AI, and hyperscaler-driven business models
By Paul BriggsA new GTDC study reveals how IT distributors are transforming from logistics providers into vital partners that support the growth of cloud, artificial intelligence, and hyperscaler ecosystems, reshaping the tech channel landscape. IT distributors are reshaping the technology channel, emerging as the integrators of cloud, artificial intelligence and hyperscaler-driven…
Companies shift to modular, buy-first AI strategies amid failure to deliver value inside
By News RoomA new study reveals that most internal AI projects falter in delivering measurable business impact, prompting a corporate pivot towards modular, vendor-supported AI solutions for faster, more reliable results. The era of grand in‑house artificial intelligence programmes that consume vast development resources while delivering little measurable business value is…
Cisco introduces lightweight hypervisor as an alternative to VMware for collaboration workloads
By News RoomCisco unveils a specialised hypervisor aimed at simplifying deployment for on-premises calling applications, challenging VMware’s dominance in collaboration workload virtualisation amid shifting vendor strategies. Cisco is preparing to ship a pared-back hypervisor aimed specifically at running its calling applications, offering customers an alternative to VMware for virtualising services such as…
By 2026, rising legal, energy and connectivity demands are transforming cloud infrastructure strategies, emphasizing jurisdictional control and energy resilience as key competitive factors. As the Internet matures, the practical limits on where and how infrastructure can grow are becoming as important as the technology that powers it. Market forecasts…
The market for specialised IoT routers is experiencing rapid growth, fuelled by 5G deployment and smart-city projects, though security and interoperability challenges remain as competition intensifies among providers. The market for routers tailored to Internet of Things deployments is entering a phase of rapid expansion as enterprises and public…
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Llama Stack aims to standardise open, portable AI agent infrastructure akin to Kubernetes
By News RoomLlama Stack emerges as a comprehensive, open framework designed to unify AI agent deployment and interoperability across diverse platforms, echoing Kubernetes’ transformative impact on container orchestration. Llama Stack emerges as a promising infrastructure designed to underpin the burgeoning ecosystem of AI agents by establishing a comprehensive, open, and portable framework…
Redis integrates Azure Managed Redis into Microsoft Agent Framework to power next-generation enterprise AI
By News RoomRedis and Microsoft unveil a new integration of Azure Managed Redis within the Microsoft Agent Framework, delivering a high-performance, secure memory platform designed to advance complex AI agents with faster, reliable, and compliant data management capabilities. Redis has announced a significant enhancement in its collaboration with Microsoft with the integration…
OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank unveil major expansion of Stargate AI data centres across the US
By News RoomOpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank announce the launch of five new AI data centre sites in the US, part of a $400 billion project aiming for 10 gigawatts of capacity by 2025, promising significant technological and economic growth. OpenAI, Oracle, and SoftBank have taken a significant step forward in their ambitious…
Retailers leverage AI and predictive analytics to turn returns and excess inventory into strategic assets
By News RoomAdvanced data analytics and artificial intelligence are transforming how retailers manage customer returns and surplus stock, providing scalable solutions that boost recovery, optimise operations, and support sustainability goals amid mounting operational costs. The landscape of managing customer returns and excess inventory in retail is undergoing a transformative shift, with advanced…
AI revolutionises back-to-school shopping in 2025 with personalised and in-store innovations
By News RoomIn 2025, retailers harness artificial intelligence to personalise shopping, streamline in-store experiences, and enhance demand forecasting amidst economic challenges, marking a transformative year for back-to-school retail. Back-to-school shopping, historically a bustling and high-pressure retail season, took a significant leap forward in 2025 as retailers embraced artificial intelligence (AI) to tackle…
Workato introduces its fastest and most secure Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP) platform, enabling organisations to seamlessly and safely integrate AI agents like ChatGPT and Claude, advancing the shift to agentic enterprises. Workato, a company specialising in agentic orchestration, has announced the launch of its Enterprise Model Context Protocol (MCP)…
The integration of artificial intelligence, IoT sensors, and cloud platforms like Dynamics 365 is revolutionising asset management by enabling real-time monitoring, early failure detection, and automated workflows, significantly reducing costs and downtime for industries. Predictive maintenance powered by artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming the way companies manage their equipment, moving…
Alation unveils Agent Builder, a comprehensive suite designed to streamline the creation and deployment of autonomous, governed AI agents, marking a significant evolution in enterprise AI platforms amid rising industry competition. Alation has unveiled Agent Builder, a new suite of features designed to streamline the development and deployment of agentic…
CoreWeave, backed by Nvidia, has signed a landmark $14.2 billion agreement with Meta to provide cloud infrastructure for AI workloads through to 2031, marking a significant step in the tech giant’s AI expansion and raising questions about market sustainability. CoreWeave, a prominent cloud computing provider with significant backing from Nvidia,…
In a strategic move to revolutionise talent acquisition, SAP has acquired SmartRecruiters, integrating AI-powered hiring solutions into its HR ecosystem to streamline decision-making and enhance candidate experience. At the start of August 2025, enterprise software leader SAP announced its intention to acquire SmartRecruiters, a prominent talent acquisition company known for…
The global retail AI market continues its rapid growth, driven by major players like Walmart and Amazon adopting new technologies to enhance customer experience and supply chain efficiency amid evolving consumer demands and regulatory challenges. The global artificial intelligence (AI) market in retail has experienced impressive growth, reaching an estimated…
Alation launches enterprise AI platform to enhance structured data accuracy and governance
By News RoomAlation Inc. unveils Agent Builder, a no-code platform aimed at scaling AI agents for structured data in business contexts, promising over 90% accuracy and robust governance to accelerate enterprise adoption. Alation Inc., a company specialising in data intelligence, has announced the launch of its latest AI platform, Alation Agent Builder,…
