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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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Wesbanco Bank reduces Vodafone holdings amid mixed institutional trading activity in 2025
By News RoomWesbanco Bank Inc. has decreased its stake in Vodafone Group PLC by 12%, reflecting a broader pattern of fluctuating holdings among major investors amid mixed analyst ratings and ongoing strategic adjustments in 2025. Wesbanco Bank Inc. recently reduced its stake in Vodafone Group PLC by 12% during the second quarter…
Oracle introduces a comprehensive AI-first strategy, integrating predictive and autonomous AI agents into its Fusion SaaS applications to revolutionise business workflows and accelerate innovation. Oracle is advancing a comprehensive “AI-first” strategy, positioning artificial intelligence as an inherent component of its entire product ecosystem rather than a peripheral addition. This approach…
SaaS cloud computing market accelerates towards USD 800 billion by 2031 with AI innovation and regional shifts
By News RoomThe global SaaS cloud computing sector is poised for rapid growth, driven by technological innovation, regional diversification, and increased enterprise adoption, reaching an estimated USD 800 billion valuation by 2031 amidst rising AI integration. The global Software as a Service (SaaS) cloud computing market is experiencing rapid and sustained growth,…
The solid-state drive market faces a sharp increase in prices, driven by constrained supply chains and soaring demand from AI data centres, signalling a significant shift in storage hardware economics and influencing both consumer and enterprise purchasing decisions. The solid-state drive (SSD) market is facing notable upheaval as prices are…
Less than a month left before Windows 10 support ends, prompting urgent upgrade push to Windows 11
By News RoomWith support for Windows 10 ending on October 14, 2025, a significant percentage of devices remain unupgraded, highlighting a critical need for businesses to embrace Windows 11’s security and productivity enhancements amid mounting security risks. With the official end of support (EOS) for Windows 10 imminent on October 14, 2025,…
Apple’s iPhone 17 camera glitch spurs swift software fix amid Meta’s smart glasses expansion and rising privacy concerns
By News RoomAs Apple prepares to launch its iPhone 17 series with a camera issue, Meta releases its first consumer AR smart glasses, highlighting rapid product innovation alongside growing data privacy challenges in the Asia-Pacific region. Apple is set to launch its latest iPhone 17 series on September 19, including the new…
Huawei has publicly unveiled a detailed multi-year plan for its Ascend AI processors and supercomputing platforms, signalling China’s move to rival US-led AI hardware dominance amid ongoing sanctions. Huawei has made a bold move by publicly unveiling a detailed multi-year roadmap for its Ascend line of artificial intelligence processors, signalling…
Mid-market UK companies shift towards selective cloud repatriation amid security and compliance concerns
By News RoomA new industry survey reveals that 97% of mid-market UK firms are planning to move some workloads away from public cloud just a year after widespread adoption, embracing hybrid and private cloud models to address security, compliance, and control concerns while seeking operational resilience. Recent data indicates a notable shift…
Lenovo Yoga 7 2-in-1 with AI features hits $550 at Best Buy, a first for AMD Ryzen 5 340 model
By News RoomLenovo’s Yoga 7 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop with AI-enhanced Ryzen 5 340 processor is now available at a record-low price of $549.99 at Best Buy, making it an attractive option for users seeking versatility and advanced productivity features. Lenovo’s Yoga 7 2-in-1 touchscreen laptop is currently available at a significant discount…
Virgin Media O2 launches UK’s largest fully independent 5G SA network across 500 towns and cities
By News RoomVirgin Media O2 has activated its next-generation 5G Standalone network in over 500 UK locations, covering more than 70% of the population, signalling a major step towards a fully connected digital future with higher speeds, lower latency, and new enterprise opportunities. Virgin Media O2 has activated its next-generation 5G Standalone…
China has ordered its major tech firms to halt purchasing Nvidia’s AI chips, signalling a strategic move to bolster domestic semiconductor industries amid ongoing US-China trade tensions and fears over foreign technology reliance. Tensions between the United States and China have flared anew over the technology sector, with China imposing…
Cisco Systems sees modest stock gains following strong earnings and surge in AI-related demand, despite mixed analyst sentiments and cautious guidance. Cisco Systems, Inc. shares experienced a modest rise of 1.2% in trading on Wednesday, reaching an intraday high of $67.88 before settling at $67.72. This movement followed a series…
