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IDC says global server revenue hits USD $444.1 billion
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IDC says AI demand drives global server revenue to a record USD $444.1 billion, with hyperscalers and GPU-based systems leading the surge.
External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn
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storage
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network infrastructure
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IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
AI ambition outpaces readiness for smaller businesses
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manufacturing
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data analytics
SMBs are bullish on AI but a new ECI report finds poor data, scarce skills and unclear use cases are stalling real-world results.
AI trainer hiring surges as firms tap global talent
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AI trainer jobs jumped 283% in 2025, as Deel says firms increasingly plug skills gaps by hiring technical talent across borders.
Manulife picks Akka to power enterprise agentic AI
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digital transformation
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it automation
Manulife taps Akka's runtime to harden and scale its beta enterprise agentic AI platform for regulated, business-critical workloads.
LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under new RPAA
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risk & compliance
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LemFi gains Bank of Canada oversight under the new Retail Payment Activities Act, bolstering trust in its cross-border remittance services.
Audit firms step up AI adoption while seeking safeguards
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digital transformation
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rpa
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ai security
Audit firms are racing to embed AI into core work, but say true advantage now hinges on tougher governance, bias controls and global rules.
Cohesity boosts AI data resilience with new cloud tools
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data protection
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dr
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ransomware
Cohesity debuts sovereign cloud tie-ups, AI-driven threat tools and midsize bundle to harden data protection as enterprises scale AI.
Cyber attacks stay near record high as GenAI risks grow
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data protection
Global cyber attacks hover near record highs as unchecked workplace GenAI use exposes sensitive data in one in 31 corporate prompts.
Safe Software to bring Peak of Data & AI to London
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virtualisation
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data analytics
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digital transformation
Safe Software will bring its Peak of Data and AI conference back to London in March 2027, hosting a three-day event at the QEII Centre.
Swift banks back scheme for faster cross-border pay
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fintech
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blockchain
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payment technologies
Swift enlists over 50 banks to launch common rules for faster, clearer cross-border retail payments, with first flows live by June.
AI may sound human...but whose values does it reflect?
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ai ethics & governance
Harvard research finds “human-like” AI mirrors Western liberal values, raising concerns over cultural bias as it spreads worldwide.
Alkira Connect partner programme targets AI-led growth
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firewalls
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network infrastructure
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hybrid cloud
Alkira launches Connect partner programme to drive AI-native network services growth, prioritising recurring services over one-off resale.
AI agents and enterprise transformation: Turning hype into measurable value in 2026
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data protection
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smart cities
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data analytics
In 2026, AI agents move from pilots to the enterprise core, forcing firms to prove measurable value under tight governance.
Audible unveils cheaper Standard tier in six markets
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cx
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martech
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digital entertainment
Audible rolls out cheaper Standard tier in six countries, offering one audiobook and a curated library as subscribers trim digital spend.
Automate the tasks, elevate leaders: The case for human-centered AI
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uc
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data protection
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hcm
Law firms are turning to AI to cut drudge work, raising urgent questions about how to protect mentorship, ethics and future leaders.
ECI Software Solutions hires Jack Wood to drive AI push
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ECI names Jack Wood chief technology officer to spearhead platform modernisation and embed secure, workflow-native AI across its products.
Benefits transparency is tech's retention opportunity for International Women's Day
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hcm
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flexible work
International Women's Day should be tech's annual audit of real benefits and transparency, not a branding exercise of panels and posts.
Creating calm in complexity through data leadership
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devops
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data analytics
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digital transformation
A veteran engineer turned data leader says calm, curious leadership and “awkward” questions are key to real impact in analytics teams.
Survey reveals data sovereignty gap despite high spend
Sat, 28th Feb 2026
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data protection
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hybrid cloud
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encryption
Firms spend millions on data sovereignty and rate awareness high, yet Kiteworks survey finds persistent breaches and cross-border exposure.