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Broadcom redefines partner strategy with AI-native VMware Cloud Foundation and sovereign cloud focus
By News RoomBroadcom is shifting its EMEA partner strategy towards private cloud, AI integration, and data sovereignty, emphasising long-term customer outcomes and operational transformation through VMware Cloud Foundation, now enhanced for AI and secure, localised cloud services. Broadcom’s EMEA partner strategy is increasingly being shaped by a simple commercial reality: many enterprises…
US government restrictions on Anthropic’s AI models ignite debate over global AI strategy and security
By News RoomThe US government’s order to halt foreign access to Anthropic’s advanced AI models signals a seismic shift in the intersection of AI development and geopolitical security, amid industry concerns over innovation and international cooperation. The U.S. government’s order forcing Anthropic to suspend foreign national access to two of its most…
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…
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AI-driven network slicing gains momentum with autonomous orchestration for enterprise services
By News RoomEmerging AI-powered network slicing models enable dynamic, on-demand connectivity with autonomous orchestration and real-time monitoring, transforming how telcos and enterprises deliver latency-sensitive and bandwidth-intensive services, though regulatory and economic hurdles remain. Telecommunications and enterprise software are converging on a new model in which connectivity is bought and orchestrated on…
Ruth Porat of Alphabet highlights growing industry concerns over the US’s ability to meet the energy demands of the rapidly expanding artificial intelligence sector, prompting innovative and large-scale solutions to ensure reliable power supply. Ruth Porat, president and chief investment officer of Alphabet, warned on the sidelines of the…
US import ban on foreign routers risks global hardware fragmentation and rising consumer costs
By Gary FloodThe US Federal Communications Commission’s new restrictions on foreign-made networking equipment are prompting a shift towards fragmented markets, increased costs, and potential connectivity gaps worldwide, as manufacturers navigate security drives and reshoring pressures. A standard household Wi‑Fi box has been thrust into the centre of a widening contest over…
Europe’s cloud services sector is experiencing rapid growth driven by enterprise digitalisation, recovery in vertical markets like BFSI and healthcare, and strong regional investment in sovereign-cloud solutions, as local providers race to capitalise on regulatory and sustainability priorities. Europe’s cloud market is entering a phase of accelerated expansion as…
Driven by AI, 5G and immersive formats, mobile content market set for ‘transformative growth’
By News RoomThe mobile content sector is projected to reach over $1.6 trillion by 2030, propelled by advancements in AI, 5G, and immersive technologies, with tech giants shaping the evolving landscape amid regulatory and regional challenges. The mobile content sector is poised for rapid expansion over the remainder of the decade,…
AI-driven semiconductor market forecast signals shift towards decentralised intelligence in 2026
By News RoomBusiness Insights predicts that by 2026, the $975 billion semiconductor industry will be reshaped by AI demand, supply constraints, and technological innovations, heralding a decade of strategic shifts and regional realignments. Bussiness Insights has released what it calls a 2026 Global Semiconductor Strategic Outlook, asserting the market will reach…
Amid privacy debates and major hardware announcements, Google expands AI Personal Intelligence access
By Gary FloodThis week’s tech round-up highlights Google’s broad rollout of its Personal Intelligence feature, new connected fitness hardware from Decathlon, and advancements in Nvidia’s game rendering technology, amidst regulatory pushes and industry shifts. This week’s tech round-up was dominated by advances in AI, new consumer hardware and a string of…
Lockheed Martin’s 5G drone detection prototype leverages commercial infrastructure for enhanced airspace security
By News RoomLockheed Martin has demonstrated a prototype system that utilises existing 5G cellular networks to detect small unmanned aerial vehicles through RF environment monitoring, offering a potentially faster and cost-effective solution for airspace security. Lockheed Martin demonstrated a prototype system that leverages commercial 5G cellular infrastructure to detect small unmanned…
At MWC Barcelona, Huawei unveiled a comprehensive push to embed AI into enterprise networks and infrastructure through new software, hardware, and partnership strategies, aiming to shift AI from pilots to mainstream deployment. “Future growth will come from computing,” said Wu Hui of Huawei, as the company pressed its case…
The explosion in AI workloads is causing a global shortage of enterprise storage drives, pushing manufacturers to innovate with higher-density SSDs and advanced cooling solutions amid forecasts of sustained supply constraints until 2030. The same surge in demand for artificial intelligence that has raised alarms about shortages of high-bandwidth…
Semiconductor logistics market evolves with strategic focus on high-value supply chain resilience
By News RoomAs chip demand from AI and data centres surges, the semiconductor industry’s logistics sector is transforming, emphasising specialised services, integrated supply chains, and real-time visibility to maintain manufacturing continuity amid rising global investments. The movement of wafers, tools and high‑purity chemicals has become a strategic chokepoint for the semiconductor industry,…
Mobile World Congress 2026 highlights AI-native networks and a strategic push towards 6G
By News RoomThe 2026 Mobile World Congress revealed a shift towards AI-embedded networks, autonomous radio access nodes, and a China-led value chain, signalling accelerated 6G deployment and strategic industry implications. The Information and Communications Planning and Evaluation Agency has published a technical review of Mobile World Congress 2026, distilling the Barcelona event…
