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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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8BitDo’s FlipPad brings authentic Game Boy-style gaming to iOS and Android in summer 2026
By News RoomUnveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad transforms smartphones into portable, Game Boy-style handheld consoles with a fold-over design, offering a nostalgic yet modern gaming solution for iOS and Android users, set to launch in summer 2026. Unveiled at CES 2026, 8BitDo’s FlipPad is a USB-C smartphone controller that folds over…
UK video game sector sees strongest growth since 2020 amid shift to digital and mobile dominance
By News RoomUK consumer spending on video games surged to £5.4 billion in 2025, driven by mobile and digital formats, marking its strongest annual growth since 2020 as consumer habits continue shifting away from physical sales. UK consumer spending on video games accelerated in 2025, rising to £5.4 billion , a…
Organisations see more than doubling of data policy breaches tied to generative AI in 2025, revealing critical vulnerabilities and lagging protective measures despite rising adoption and risks. The volume of data policy violations tied to generative AI (genAI) use surged through 2025, more than doubling year‑on‑year as organisations detected an…
UK: Kensington and Chelsea council cyber attack exposes personal data of hundreds of thousands
By News RoomA cyber attack on Kensington and Chelsea Borough has compromised personal data of hundreds of thousands of residents, prompting urgent warnings and investigations amid rising local authority cyber incidents. Personal data belonging to hundreds of thousands of people is believed to have been copied and taken in a cyber attack…
UK channel partners lead in data-driven innovation ahead of 2026, despite capability gaps
By News RoomNearly half of UK channel partners are prioritising analytics-led offerings for growth in 2026, reflecting a regional shift towards insight-led strategies amid emerging capability gaps and increasing AI demand. Channel partners in the UK are placing data-driven innovation at the centre of their 2026 growth strategies, with almost half planning…
Artificial intelligence transforms healthcare administration with faster, more accurate processing
By News RoomHealthcare providers in the US are increasingly adopting AI-powered tools to streamline administrative tasks, reduce costs, and improve patient and staff experiences, with promising early results from hospitals and health systems. Healthcare providers are increasingly turning to artificial intelligence to tackle the time-consuming administrative burden that drives delays, errors and…
Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit 2026 aims to accelerate decarbonisation strategies in London
By News RoomOrganisers are preparing for the 2026 Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net Zero Summit in London, uniting over 1,000 delegates to tackle climate goals through innovation and digital transformation within supply chains. With two months to go, BizClik is preparing to stage Procurement & Supply Chain LIVE: The Net…
Nutanix’s expanded cloud platform enhances sovereignty and flexibility with new on‑premises and partner support
By News RoomNutanix has unveiled significant updates to its Cloud Platform, offering organisations increased control and compliance across distributed, sovereign, and disconnected environments, complemented by expanded partner integrations and new management tools to simplify operations. Nutanix has expanded the capabilities of its Nutanix Cloud Platform (NCP) to give organisations greater flexibility to…
Intel unveils Panther Lake as a milestone in its 18A manufacturing push, challenging rivals with new AI-focused chips
By News RoomIntel launches its first client processor family built on the 18A process, signalling a significant step in its manufacturing revival and its ambitions in AI and niche markets, amidst industry scrutiny and competitive pressure. Intel this week moved to the next phase of its manufacturing comeback with the formal unveiling…
A British tourist’s viral TikTok showing full 5G reception at sea off Thailand has reignited discussions about mobile network coverage worldwide, highlighting stark contrasts between rural and urban connectivity and prompting calls for infrastructure investment. A British tourist’s viral TikTok clip showing full 5G reception while on a speedboat off…
Telecom networks set to underpin autonomous digital economies through advanced infrastructure
By News RoomEmerging technological convergence in AI, IoT, blockchain, and 5G is transforming telecom networks into the foundational infrastructures for autonomous digital economies, enabling scalable, secure, and decentralised agent-driven transactions at a global level. Economic systems have advanced in step with technological change, and a new transformation is now taking shape:…
TCL unveils a new lineup of eye‑friendly devices and cutting‑edge Wi‑Fi 7 routers at CES 2026, blending innovative display technology with enhanced connectivity for mobile productivity. TCL used CES 2026 to expand its “NxtPaper” family and unveil a small suite of mobile products that lean heavily into eye‑friendly displays…
