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As cloud costs rise amid surging AI investments, SaaS companies must embed cloud efficiency into product strategy to protect margins and valuation, shifting from a peripheral concern to a core business metric. Cloud bills are no longer a back-office nuisance for SaaS companies; they are now a direct test of…
North Korea’s cyberattack surge in 2026 driven by AI and cryptocurrency targeting intensifies geopolitical risks
By News RoomNorth Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, with an increasing focus on cryptocurrency, AI, and geopolitical targets, marking a significant escalation in its cyber warfare strategy. North Korea-linked hackers carried out 99 state-sponsored cyberattacks in the first half of 2026, making it the…
Oracle’s collaboration with Ingram Micro aims to accelerate cloud adoption, enhance AI projects, and diversify Australia’s enterprise infrastructure through a broader distribution programme and partner enablement. Oracle has brought Ingram Micro into its Australian cloud distribution programme in a move designed to widen access to Oracle Cloud Infrastructure and the…
South Korea considers using fines from data breaches to fund victim compensation but faces implementation challenges
By News RoomSouth Korea’s data privacy watchdog plans to use fines from companies for breach-related damages to help victims recover losses, though practical hurdles remain in direct compensation efforts, as the commission explores new funding models. South Korea’s data privacy watchdog is moving towards using fines imposed on companies after personal information…
Qualcomm’s $3.9 billion acquisition of Modular signals challenge to Nvidia’s CUDA ecosystem
By News RoomQualcomm is set to buy AI software startup Modular in a deal worth about $3.9 billion, aiming to control the software layer that enables hardware-agnostic AI deployment and challenge Nvidia’s dominant CUDA ecosystem. Qualcomm has agreed to buy Modular, an artificial intelligence software start-up, in an all-stock deal valued at…
With advanced protection tools and recommended safety practices, users can better defend their personal data against theft and fraud if their devices go missing, according to security experts. Losing a smartphone can quickly become more than an inconvenience. In an age when phones hold bank apps, social accounts, messages, photos…
Bytes Technology Group’s latest financial results shed light on the increasing corporate investment in AI and cloud infrastructure, positioning the reseller as a key proxy for enterprise technology demand despite thinner margins. Bytes Technology Group is once again in the market’s spotlight as investors weigh the group’s exposure to…
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Scotland faces clash over data centres’ rapid expansion amid climate and energy concerns
By News RoomAs Scotland’s low-carbon heritage attracts data centre development, critics warn of environmental risks and energy demands, prompting calls for stricter regulations amidst growing AI infrastructure expansion concerns. Data centres have become a lightning rod in Scotland’s climate debate, with critics warning that they are energy-hungry, water-intensive and being approved too…
Network Rail has secured a five-year agreement with RWE to source up to 65% of its non-traction electricity from the Gwynt y Môr offshore wind farm, marking a major step towards fully renewable operations by 2030 and cutting emissions by over 168,000 tonnes of CO2 equivalent. Network Rail has struck…
UK firms increasingly move AI workloads abroad due to rising energy costs and infrastructure challenges
By News RoomA new survey reveals that one in five UK companies are shifting AI workloads overseas as soaring electricity prices and infrastructure constraints hamper domestic AI deployment, raising concerns over UK’s technological sovereignty. One in five UK firms have already shifted AI workloads overseas because electricity costs at home are too…
EU awards €180 million sovereign cloud tenders to boost digital independence from non-EU firms
By News RoomThe European Commission has awarded a six-year, €180 million cloud services contract to European providers, marking a strategic move to enhance digital sovereignty and reduce reliance on non-EU technology firms. The European Commission has awarded a six-year cloud services tender worth up to €180 million, in a move designed to…
Changes to Google’s consent handling for Analytics and Ads, set for June 2026, face criticism over reduced control and increased compliance risks for advertisers, prompting industry concern about privacy and legal exposures. Google’s move to change how Analytics and Ads handle consent is drawing criticism from privacy and measurement specialists,…
Ingram Micro expands Australian portfolio with new j5create distribution deal amid broader hardware and cloud push
By Paul BriggsIngram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, enhancing access to connectivity accessories amid its wider strategy to integrate hardware, cloud services, and endpoint management solutions across channels. Ingram Micro has added j5create to its Australian distribution line-up, giving local channel partners access to the accessories maker’s…
Abacus has bolstered its UK incident response capabilities with new specialist staff to deliver quicker support and foster closer collaboration within its expanded global operations, amid rising concerns over breach handling and a growing cyber ecosystem. Abacus has widened its UK incident response capability, adding specialist staff in Britain to…
As artificial intelligence accelerates the US data centre expansion, dependencies on foreign-critical minerals, mainly controlled by China, raise strategic concerns about domestic resilience and industrial security amid rapid technological growth. The surge in artificial intelligence is accelerating an extraordinary build-out of data centres across the United States, and that boom…
Microsoft advances towards launch of the world’s most powerful AI data centre in Wisconsin
By News RoomMicrosoft nears completion of its massive AI data centre in Wisconsin, aiming to revolutionise large-scale AI training with sustainability and enhanced resilience, amid local concerns over environmental impact. Microsoft has moved a step closer to opening what it describes as the world’s most powerful AI data centre, a vast new…
G42 and R/GA unveil AI-driven conversational hub to revolutionise digital brand experiences
By News RoomG42 and R/GA have launched Alpha.G42.ai, an innovative AI-powered platform that replaces traditional websites with conversational hubs, signalling a shift towards a more personalised, device-agnostic digital future. G42, the UAE-based technology group, has unveiled Alpha.G42.ai in partnership with R/GA, presenting it as an early example of how companies may soon…
UK SMEs brace for rising energy costs and disrupted supply chains amid Middle East conflict escalation
By News RoomSmall and medium-sized enterprises in the UK are feeling the pinch from soaring energy bills and supply chain chaos as the Middle East conflict intensifies, prompting calls for strategic resilience measures. The escalation of conflict in the Middle East is once again being felt far beyond the region, and for…
Schneider Electric and Microsoft revolutionise green hydrogen production with AI-driven open automation
By News RoomSchneider Electric and Microsoft have expanded their partnership to leverage AI for open, scalable industrial control systems, promising to enhance efficiency and reduce costs in green hydrogen production amid rising policy incentives. Schneider Electric has deepened its collaboration with Microsoft in a move aimed at bringing artificial intelligence into industrial…
