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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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Route1 introduces AI-driven upgrades to parking management software with new revenue tools
By News RoomRoute1 Inc. unveils Version 3.5 of its ABI platform, incorporating new features aimed at boosting revenue and operational efficiency in parking, with plans for an AI-powered co-pilot in 2026. Route1 Inc., a technology firm specialising in advanced data capture and Automatic License Plate Recognition (ALPR) solutions, has announced the release…
Microsoft unveils a suite of AI-powered cybersecurity tools aimed at shifting from reactive to proactive defence, including enhanced Sentinel platform, Security Copilot Agents, and new automation features to combat increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. Microsoft is advancing the frontier of cybersecurity with a suite of new artificial intelligence (AI)-powered tools designed…
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…
