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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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N-able’s upcoming virtual summit aims to equip small and medium-sized businesses with strategies and tools to combat a 273-fold increase in cyberattacks, emphasising the urgent need for enhanced resilience in an evolving threat landscape. N-able, a global software company specialising in cyber resilience, has announced its first-ever Cyber Resilience Summit,…
Managed Extended Detection and Response (MXDR) is emerging as a vital enabler for organisations striving to operationalise zero trust architectures, overcoming resource constraints and enhancing threat detection, response, and resilience. Maintaining organisational resilience in the face of increasingly sophisticated cyber threats remains a top priority for business leaders. While zero…
As nearly 94% of enterprises adopt cloud services amidst looming invisible hurdles, experts emphasise strategic planning and modern tools to harness the true potential of the booming cloud market, projected to reach over $1 trillion by 2026.Cloud migration has shifted from being a strategic option to a pressing business imperative,…
Huawei has launched an innovative suite of intelligent solutions designed to simplify AI adoption for small and medium-sized enterprises, aiming to address technical barriers and boost digital transformation across key sectors in China and beyond. Huawei has unveiled a new suite of intelligent solutions designed to aid small and medium-sized…
Amazon has launched direct, self-service access to its Marketing Cloud for sponsored ads advertisers worldwide, streamlining analytics and campaign optimisation with no-code tools and AI assistance, marking a major shift in global adtech capabilities. Amazon has announced a significant enhancement to its advertising platform by launching direct, self-service access to…
UK’s AI revolution accelerates with largest infrastructure rollout and transatlantic collaborations
By News RoomThe United Kingdom is undertaking its most ambitious AI infrastructure project to date, backed by major global partners including NVIDIA, Microsoft, and Nscale, signalling a rapid acceleration in the nation’s AI ambitions and sovereignty. NVIDIA is spearheading a transformative leap in the United Kingdom’s artificial intelligence landscape through a landmark…
Agentic AI accelerates enterprise transformation with autonomous multi-domain capabilities
By News RoomAgentic AI platforms are revolutionising enterprise operations across customer support, sales, IT, HR, supply chain, and finance by enabling autonomous decision-making, reducing costs, and enhancing customer and employee experiences in 2025 and beyond. Agentic AI is rapidly transforming enterprise operations across multiple domains, with customer support standing out as one…
AI-driven innovations transform systems integration into smarter, more secure ecosystems
By News RoomFrom legacy wiring to AI-enabled smart automation, the evolution of systems integration is shaping the future of seamless digital business operations amid increasing interconnectedness. In today’s hyper-connected digital landscape, systems integration has become indispensable. It is the critical process that enables disparate applications, platforms, and devices—ranging from Customer Relationship Management…
European cybersecurity alliance integrates AI-driven sovereign cloud to counter escalating hybrid threats
By News RoomSentinelOne, Schwarz Digits, and XM Cyber deepen their partnership to launch a comprehensive, AI-powered security platform hosted on a sovereign cloud in Germany, addressing Europe’s need for secure, compliant digital defence against sophisticated hybrid threats. In an era marked by escalating cybercrime and increasingly sophisticated hybrid threats targeting global supply…
Enterprise software giant Workday unveils a new suite of AI-powered HR tools and acquisitions to strengthen its position in the growing AI-driven business solutions market, amid legal scrutiny over AI ethics in hiring. Workday, the enterprise software giant specialising in human resources management, has unveiled a comprehensive suite of new…
Aleph, an AI-driven financial planning and analysis platform, has raised £21.3 million in its latest funding round, fuelled by mounting industry confidence in transforming finance workflows with rapid, AI-powered insights. Aleph, the AI-native financial planning and analysis (FP&A) platform, has recently announced a significant Series B funding round of £21.3…
Intelisis ERP and Tableau partner to enhance real-time data-driven decision-making in Mexico
By News RoomIntelisis ERP has joined forces with Tableau to deliver real-time, interactive visualisation tools that enable Mexican organisations to optimise operations, identify opportunities and stay competitive through advanced analytics and artificial intelligence integrated within their enterprise resource planning systems. Intelisis ERP and Tableau, the data analysis and interactive visualisation platform, have…
