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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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As artificial intelligence accelerates, data centres are experiencing rapid upgrades in infrastructure, with evolving networking architectures and rising demands for high-speed, energy-efficient solutions amid power constraints and market diversification. The infrastructure that moves and manages data inside modern data centres is rapidly evolving to keep pace with artificial intelligence, as…
EU’s Digital Networks Act faces industry criticism over limited reforms and blurred competition rules
By News RoomThe European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act aims to overhaul telecom governance across the EU, but industry stakeholders and analysts warn it falls short of transformative change, risking regulatory stagnation amid fierce debate over investment incentives and market competition. The European Commission’s draft Digital Networks Act seeks to recast how…
Despite a global surge in ransomware activity in 2025, the education sector experienced only marginal increases, highlighting evolving attacker priorities and improved defensive strategies amidst growing third-party risks and operational pressures. Global ransomware activity climbed sharply in 2025, yet the education sector did not see the same steep rise as…
Vodafone’s STEP platform accelerates Europe’s road safety with real-time simulations and connectivity innovations
By News RoomVodafone unveils its Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP), integrating real-time simulation and high-precision technology to foster safer roads through collaborative data sharing and innovative vehicle connectivity solutions. Vodafone’s Safer Transport for Europe Platform (STEP) is being presented as a practical route to safer roads across the continent, and the…
Data centre energy strategies pivot towards reliability and diverse low-carbon solutions amid AI demand surge
By News RoomThe rapid growth of AI workloads is prompting the global data centre industry to adopt a multifaceted approach to energy sourcing, balancing reliability with decarbonisation targets through expanded use of nuclear, renewables, natural gas, and emerging technologies. A surge in artificial intelligence workloads has reshaped the energy calculus for the…
Salesforce’s stock recovered as broader tech gains support, with company CEO advocating for AI oversight amid regulatory concerns and legal challenges impacting enterprise adoption. Shares of Salesforce climbed on Thursday as a broader technology-led upswing in US equities lifted the company’s stock and provided early support to the Dow Jones…
TechNovator claims breakthrough in wireless charging with 30cm range and 95% efficiency at CES 2026
By News RoomTechNovator unveils a revolutionary wireless charging system capable of powering multiple devices over 30 centimetres with near-perfect efficiency, promising new applications from medical implants to e-vehicles. TechNovator unveiled at CES 2026 a wireless charging system the company says can deliver power across distances of up to 30 centimetres with transfer…
Europe’s data analytics market accelerates with €4.3 billion Microsoft and $1 billion Oracle investments amid AI-driven growth
By News RoomDriven by significant investments by Microsoft and Oracle and the surge in AI and cloud adoption, Europe’s data analytics sector is experiencing rapid expansion, transforming how organisations harness data for strategic advantage. The data analytics sector is entering a period of rapid expansion, driven by the dual forces of generative…
Rackspace’s VMware Sovereign Cloud certification enhances UK data sovereignty and security
By News RoomRackspace Technology has secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification for its UK-based private cloud platform, reinforcing its commitment to data sovereignty, security, and compliance for UK organisations within regulated industries. Rackspace Technology has said its UK Sovereign Services have secured VMware Sovereign Cloud certification, a step the company says reinforces its…
US relaxes export rules for Nvidia’s H200 AI chip amid Chinese import restrictions and domestic push for semiconductor independence
By News RoomThe US has revised its export policies to permit conditional sales of Nvidia’s H200 AI accelerator to China, while Beijing tightens restrictions on imports, accelerating China’s domestic chip development and reshaping the global AI hardware market. The United States has formally shifted its export policy to allow conditional sales of…
Leading technology and consultancy firms in Europe and the UK are bolstering their leadership teams in a bid to accelerate regional growth, with a focus on cloud, AI, and cybersecurity innovation amidst rising customer demand. A wave of senior appointments announced in early 2026 underlines a renewed push by channel…
Embedding scenario-specific playbooks is crucial for effective cyber incident response in 2026
By News RoomAs cyber attacks escalate, organisations must go beyond compliance by integrating tested, scenario-specific Cyber Incident Response Playbooks into their operational frameworks to minimise damage and ensure rapid response in 2026. Given the scale of cyber attacks in 2025, organisations entering 2026 cannot rely on compliance alone; they must embed tested,…
