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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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Morgan Stanley has boosted its outlook on Taiwan-based Macronix, citing supply shortages and increasing demand from AI applications, leading to a near doubling of the stock’s price target and a shift to an overweight rating. Morgan Stanley has significantly upgraded its outlook on Taiwan-based Macronix International, boosting the stock rating…
Amazon launches advanced agentic AI capabilities across its seller platform, transforming business management with autonomous inventory, compliance, and advertising tools that position the marketplace at the forefront of AI-driven commerce. Amazon announced on September 17, 2025, the launch of advanced agentic AI capabilities across its seller platform, significantly transforming the…
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…
