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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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SaaS cloud computing market accelerates towards USD 800 billion by 2031 with AI-driven innovations
By News RoomThe global SaaS cloud computing market is set to reach nearly USD 800 billion by 2031, driven by technological innovation, expanding industries, and shifting regional dynamics, with North America maintaining global dominance. The global Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing market is poised for robust growth over the coming…
The global Big Data Storage Solutions market is forecast to reach USD 230 billion by 2031, driven by surging data volumes, cloud adoption, and AI integration, with innovative hybrid solutions transforming the digital landscape. The global Big Data Storage Solutions market is experiencing robust expansion, driven by the surging proliferation…
Brother Europe has unveiled a significant multi-million-euro marketing campaign aimed at expanding its footprint in the small office and SMB inkjet printer sector across 15 European countries, accompanied by new product launches designed to meet modern office needs. Brother has embarked on a significant multi-million-euro campaign aimed at expanding its…
AI infrastructure boom fuels exponential market growth amid sustainability and security challenges
By News RoomThe global AI infrastructure market is projected to surge to over $309 billion by 2031, driven by huge investments in specialised hardware, cloud platforms, and AI-specific tools, amid mounting concerns over sustainability and governance. Artificial intelligence infrastructure has emerged as a foundational pillar for the rapid advancement and deployment of…
EMEA channel ecosystems innovate with AI-driven compliance and outcome-based partnerships
By News RoomAs customer expectations evolve and new regulations emerge, EMEA’s channel partners are transforming into trusted advisors, leveraging AI and outcome-based models to secure long-term growth and compliance in a rapidly digitalising landscape. Channel ecosystems across EMEA are experiencing a rapid and fundamental transformation, driven by evolving customer expectations and accelerating…
Cohesity unveils AI-driven cyber resilience innovations to bolster data security worldwide
By News RoomAt the Catalyst1 summit, Cohesity introduced groundbreaking solutions incorporating AI, cloud integration, and on-premises security to enhance cyber resilience and data protection for enterprises and governments amid escalating cyber threats. Cohesity Japan Corporation has unveiled a series of groundbreaking innovations aimed at strengthening cyber resilience, data protection, and recovery capabilities.…
As the IT landscape evolves rapidly, professionals are increasingly blending CompTIA’s vendor-neutral credentials with Cisco’s specialised certifications to future-proof their careers and meet shifting market demands in 2025. In the rapidly evolving field of information technology, professional certifications stand as critical benchmarks of skill and competence, shaping career trajectories and…
Microsoft and BlackRock reveal multi-billion-pound plans to invest in the UK’s data centre and AI sectors, signalling a new era of technological growth supported by government reforms and international collaboration. Two major US corporations have unveiled ambitious plans to invest billions of pounds in the UK’s data centre and artificial…
The UK launches the ambitious Stargate UK project, backed by major tech firms and part of a broader US-UK tech deal, signalling a strategic move to establish sovereignty in AI and future technologies amidst growing global competition. The United Kingdom is embarking on an ambitious sovereign artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure…
Microsoft’s $15 billion investment in the UK will deliver the country’s largest supercomputer, boosting AI capabilities and strengthening transatlantic technological ties amidst a surge of data centre investments across Britain. Microsoft is set to build the largest supercomputer in the United Kingdom as part of a transformative $15 billion investment…
US investment commitments surge to £150 billion as UK seeks economic renewal amidst sector setbacks
By News RoomThe UK secures a record £150 billion of investment commitments from US tech giants and firms, promising thousands of jobs amid a backdrop of sector challenges and political discussions at Chequers. The UK government recently announced it has secured a substantial £150 billion worth of investment commitments from US companies,…
UK data centres’ critical infrastructure status sparks shift towards smarter, more resilient growth
By News RoomA year after being designated as Critical National Infrastructure, the UK data centre sector is experiencing unprecedented investment and strategic shifts towards sustainability, energy resilience, and technological sovereignty, shaping the nation’s digital future amidst new challenges and opportunities. A year after the UK government designated data centres as Critical National…
