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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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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…
Hitachi Vantara’s VSP One drives 285% ROI with rapid seven-month payback, transforming enterprise storage
By News RoomA new Forrester Consulting study reveals that Hitachi Vantara’s Virtual Storage Platform One delivers a remarkable 285% return on investment and a quick seven-month payback period, significantly enhancing operational efficiency and scalability for global enterprises. A recent Total Economic Impact™ (TEI) study conducted by Forrester Consulting and commissioned by Hitachi…
Nscale accelerates UK and European AI infrastructure with massive Nvidia-backed GPU deployments
By News RoomNscale, the UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, has rapidly expanded its operations, securing billions in investments and partnering with industry giants to position Britain as a global AI hub through ambitious GPU deployment projects and sovereign computing initiatives. In just two years, Nscale, a UK-headquartered AI infrastructure provider, has transformed from…
Enterprise data storage market set to nearly triple by 2034 as hybrid and AI technologies accelerate growth
By News RoomThe enterprise data storage market is projected to grow from USD 318.24 billion in 2025 to nearly USD 1 trillion by 2034, driven by advances in hybrid cloud, AI integration, and edge computing, despite challenges around costs and cybersecurity. The Enterprise Data Storage Market is poised for remarkable growth in…
Apple urges immediate update to patch critical security flaws affecting privacy and browser security
By News RoomApple has issued an urgent advisory for users to update their devices after uncovering severe vulnerabilities, including one that could leak fingerprint data and allow browser spoofing. The patches target critical security flaws across macOS, iOS, and Safari to safeguard user privacy and prevent exploitation.Apple has urgently advised users to…
Huawei becomes only non-North American vendor recognised as a leader in Gartner’s 2025 enterprise storage magic quadrant
By News RoomHuawei has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Storage Platforms 2025, marking a milestone as the sole non-North American company to achieve this status amid widespread global adoption of its innovative, AI-ready storage solutions. Huawei has been recognised as a Leader in Gartner’s Magic Quadrant…
Apple’s upcoming iPhone 18 Pro and iPhone Fold are expected to feature the company’s first 2-nanometre A20 chip, powered by TSMC’s latest process and packing innovation with new packaging and a cutting-edge modem, signalling a major leap in device performance and connectivity. Apple is poised to make significant technological strides…
Security researchers dismantle the massive SlopAds operation involving over 38 million downloads, exposing sophisticated methods of ad fraud on the Google Play Store and prompting renewed vigilance in mobile security. Security researchers have uncovered and dismantled one of the largest ad fraud operations ever discovered on the Google Play Store.…
Zoom unveils AI Companion 3.0 with agentic capabilities and new enterprise tools at Zoomtopia 2025
By News RoomAt Zoomtopia 2025, Zoom Communications launched AI Companion 3.0, revolutionising workplace workflows with agentic AI features, lifelike avatars, and customised enterprise solutions to drive productivity and cross-border teamwork. At Zoomtopia 2025, Zoom Communications unveiled its latest AI innovation, AI Companion 3.0, marking a significant advancement in its ambition to be…
Samsung has released an emergency fix for a critical zero-day vulnerability in its Galaxy smartphones running Android 13 and later, which could allow hackers to remotely execute malicious code through maliciously crafted images. Users are urged to update immediately to protect their devices from active exploits in the wild. Samsung…
Deutsche Bahn and Nokia’s groundbreaking 5G network sets new standard for smart railway operations
By News RoomDeutsche Bahn and Nokia have launched the world’s first commercial 5G network for smart railway operations, marking a major step in modernising rail communication with autonomous features and international standards compliance. Deutsche Bahn (DB) and Nokia have jointly launched what they claim to be the world’s first commercial 5G network…
