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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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IT outsourcing shifts towards strategic partnerships and emerging markets enforce industry evolution
By Paul BriggsThe global IT outsourcing market is transforming from cost-cutting to a strategic, outcomes-driven industry, with new regional dynamics and evolving client expectations shaping its future trajectory. The global IT outsourcing market is moving well beyond its old reputation as a way to cut payrolls. According to the Maximize Market…
UK government launches ambitious review to accelerate 5G Standalone rollout and explore future tech infrastructure
By Gary FloodThe UK government has initiated a comprehensive Mobile Market Review aimed at strengthening mobile infrastructure, boosting 5G Standalone deployment by 2030, and preparing for future technological developments including 6G and satellite connectivity. The UK government has opened a wide-ranging Mobile Market Review designed to inform Department for Science, Innovation…
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…
