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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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Audi is fast-tracking its deployment of artificial intelligence across its production facilities, integrating plant-wide systems to enhance quality control, reduce hardware reliance, and support workforce efficiency in a move that signals a new era of smart manufacturing. Audi is accelerating the rollout of artificial intelligence across its manufacturing footprint, moving…
BT EE shifts strategy to boost business mobile growth through wholesale channel with Giacom
By News RoomBT EE has announced a strategic move to sell its business mobile services via the UK wholesale channel by partnering with Giacom, marking a significant shift from its traditional direct-sales approach amidst industry consolidation and market convergence with cloud services. BT-owned EE has moved to sell its business mobile services…
Shares of Salesforce rebounded slightly as broader tech stocks gained, amid ongoing concerns over AI regulation and slowing enterprise software growth, with analysts divided on the stock’s near-term outlook. Shares of Salesforce edged higher on Thursday as a broader tech-led uplift in US markets calmed a recent bout of selling…
At the World Economic Forum in Davos, Telangana announced Aikam, a unified AI innovation hub designed to transform the state’s ambitions into practical, large-scale deployment, attracting global partners and fostering a robust AI ecosystem. Telangana used the World Economic Forum in Davos to unveil Aikam, an autonomous, unified AI innovation…
Microsoft’s Satya Nadella cautions at Davos that artificial intelligence’s sustainability hinges on equitable distribution across industries and regions, risking a bubble if benefits stay concentrated in tech giants and wealthy nations. Microsoft’s chief executive warned in Davos that artificial intelligence risks becoming a speculative bubble unless its gains spread well…
Austin-based Neurophos has raised $110 million in a Series A funding round led by Gates Frontier, aiming to revolutionise AI inference with photonic chips that use light to boost efficiency and speed. Neurophos, an Austin startup spun out of Duke University, has closed a $110 million Series A round to…
Europe’s push for digital sovereignty accelerates with open ecosystems and joint browser security solutions
By Paul BriggsThe European Commission launches a new initiative to foster open-source digital ecosystems, while CrowdStrike and Seraphic Security integrate advanced browser protection to combat session-based cyber threats, signalling a new focus on local control and innovative security measures. Europe is pressing to shape more of its own digital infrastructure rather than…
Quantum Secure Encryption Corp. expands into Indonesia, leveraging local partnerships amid rising global demand for sovereign data control and quantum-resilient cybersecurity solutions, signalling a new phase in government and enterprise encryption procurement. The scramble to redraw the internet along national lines is creating a lucrative window for vendors of so‑called…
Firewall-as-a-Service set to reshape enterprise security with rapid growth and integrated solutions
By News RoomThe Firewall-as-a-Service market is expected to surge to over $12 billion by 2031, driven by remote work, cloud migration, and advanced encrypted threats, amid ongoing skills shortages and a shift towards integrated security architectures. Firewall-as-a-Service (FWaaS) is poised for rapid expansion as organisations reconfigure networks around cloud platforms and dispersed…
Emerging security strategies focus on identity and resilience amid escalating AI and supply-chain risks
By News RoomSecurity leaders are shifting their focus towards organisational resilience, identity management, and secure innovation to counter rapidly evolving threats from AI-enabled attacks, geopolitical pressures, and complex supply chains, signalling a strategic overhaul in cybersecurity approaches. Security teams are confronting a widening set of threats that go beyond simple increases in…
Data centre energy surge sparks shift towards operational sustainability and digital innovation
By News RoomAs demand for data-driven technologies accelerates, corporations are pivoting from compliance to strategic investments in energy-efficient solutions, blending AI, IoT, and digital twins to slash emissions and preserve margins amid a growing energy squeeze. Corporate decision-making around sustainability is shifting from compliance-driven programmes to investments judged by their contribution to…
Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have announced a global distribution partnership to bring AI-powered communications and contact‑centre solutions to new markets, focusing on partner enablement and AI integration. Dialpad and TD SYNNEX have formed a global distribution alliance intended to extend Dialpad’s AI-driven communications and contact‑centre offerings into TD SYNNEX’s international…
