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Arrow Electronics defies market expectations with AI-driven growth and supply chain repositioning
By Paul BriggsArrow Electronics has seen its shares more than double this year amid a strategic shift from traditional distribution to a pivotal role in AI infrastructure supply, highlighting its emerging influence in the evolving technology landscape. Arrow Electronics has emerged as one of this year’s more unexpected winners in technology,…
Kaspersky targets Asia-Pacific growth with focus on layered security amid rising cyber threats
By Paul BriggsAt its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul, Kaspersky highlights accelerating regional demand for integrated corporate security solutions amidst surging cyber threats and innovative attack methods, emphasizing South Korea’s strategic importance. Kaspersky used its 2026 APAC Partner Conference in Seoul on 11 June to outline a sharper push in…
Governments face urgent need to modernise legacy mainframe skills amid retiring experts and growing service demands
By News RoomAs the last generation of seasoned mainframe specialists retire, public agencies must adopt staged, hybrid cloud strategies and invest in knowledge transfer to prevent vulnerabilities and ensure ongoing service resilience. Dorothy Pentreath is remembered as the last native speaker of Cornish, and Jennifer Nelson uses that historical image to frame…
Google’s $2 billion Alabama data centre expansion signals shift towards nuclear power and AI infrastructure growth
By News RoomGoogle invests over $2 billion in its Alabama data centre, highlighting the growing reliance on nuclear and renewable energy sources to meet rising AI and cloud infrastructure demands in the US South. Google has invested more than $2 billion in its data centre campus in Jackson County, Alabama, according to…
OpenAI has announced its first formal partner programme, backed by $150 million, aiming to build a global network of system integrators, managed service providers and consultants to scale its enterprise AI products amidst rising competition. OpenAI has moved to formalise its channel strategy with the launch of its first partner…
TD SYNNEX partners with Ramp to integrate financial software into technology distribution
By Paul BriggsTD SYNNEX’s new partnership with Ramp signals a strategic move to embed financial management tools into its enterprise technology offerings, broadening its role in IT distribution and services. Ramp’s new partnership with TD SYNNEX points to a broader push by both companies to embed financial software deeper into the…
Anthropic is set to grant the European Union’s cybersecurity agency ENISA access to its powerful AI model Mythos via the Project Glasswing programme, amid ongoing concerns over oversight and security in frontier AI systems. Anthropic is preparing to give the European Union’s cyber security agency access to Mythos, its most…
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Hewlett Packard Enterprise and NVIDIA have unveiled an expanded portfolio of full‑stack AI and supercomputing systems, integrating advanced hardware and software to support research institutions, cloud providers, and sovereign deployments at extreme scale. Hewlett Packard Enterprise has expanded its co‑engineering with NVIDIA to deliver a broadened line of full‑stack…
Data centre automation market surges as AI-driven solutions accelerate enterprise adoption
By News RoomOrganisations are accelerating investments in software and systems that reduce manual oversight of data centre operations as the appetite for hybrid and multi-cloud architectures grows. According to a report by Grand View Research, the global data centre automation market was valued at about USD 10.09 billion in 2024 and is…
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlights AI-driven revolution in telecoms with regulatory and innovation momentum
By Gary FloodRegulators, network operators and technology vendors convened in Barcelona to explore how artificial intelligence and next-generation connectivity will reshape telecom services, security and regulation, signalling a pivotal shift in the digital economy’s future. Regulators, network operators and technology vendors converged in Barcelona for Mobile World Congress 2026 to map…
Nokia’s strategic partnership with NVIDIA and a renewed push towards GPU-accelerated networks signals a disruptive industry move, challenging traditional telecom hardware models and redefining the RAN landscape amid rising virtualisation efforts by competitors like Samsung. Nokia’s recent technology pivot away from bespoke baseband silicon toward GPU-accelerated, AI-native radio access…
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup prepares to activate across 16 stadiums in the US, Canada, and Mexico, industry experts highlight the event as a critical trial for emerging mobile technologies, Dynamic connectivity solutions and international roaming challenges that could redefine fan experiences and network resilience. Mobile devices are…
Investors are shifting focus from software giants to memory and storage suppliers like Western Digital and SanDisk, as AI-driven demand reshapes the sector, leading to significant share price gains amid supply constraints and strategic repositioning. Investors have shifted attention from mega-cap software names to the suppliers of compute infrastructure as…
As data centres face mounting pressure to reduce operational costs and meet net-zero commitments, advancing measurement tools, from thermal modelling to hybrid carbon tracking, are transforming how industry optimises energy use and environmental impact. Data centres are under intensifying pressure to shrink operating costs while meeting corporate net-zero pledges and…
China’s AI-driven surge in semiconductor demand accelerates industry reshaping and self-reliance efforts
By Gary FloodChina’s rapidly expanding demand for AI-optimized processors is transforming its semiconductor landscape, boosting capacity across manufacturing, testing, and packaging sectors, while intensifying efforts for technological independence amid global supply chain shifts. China’s surge in demand for processors built to power artificial intelligence is reshaping its semiconductor industry, driving rapid expansion…
OpenAI has announced the discontinuation of its Sora text-to-video app, less than a year after its launch, citing shifting priorities, regulatory concerns, and commercial challenges, marking a significant retreat from experimental AI video tools. OpenAI has confirmed it will discontinue its Sora text-to-video app after just six months, and…
Despite varying market forecasts, LC fibre optic connectors remain central to high-density networking, with industry focus shifting towards quality, standards compliance, and new deployment patterns as demand for faster, space-efficient interconnects accelerates. The LC-format fibre optic connector remains central to high-density network design even as the industry evolves towards…
European tech funding remains robust, with UK leading recovery and sector concentration risks highlighted
By Gary FloodEurope’s startup ecosystem saw over €4 billion invested last week across more than 85 deals, led by the UK, as investor appetite continues to grow amid sector concentration concerns and regional disparities. Last week’s European tech funding snapshot recorded more than 85 investment rounds totalling in excess of €4 billion,…
Enterprise shift to decentralised AI networks demands robust orchestration and governance innovations
By News RoomEnterprises are adopting specialised AI agent networks, requiring advanced orchestration, governance frameworks and hybrid infrastructure to optimise performance, ensure compliance, and scale responsibly in the agentic AI era. Enterprises are shifting from relying on single, monolithic models to deploying networks of specialised AI agents that divide labour, access distinct…
