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UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage
Storage

UK AI budgets shift to data infrastructure & storage

UK firms are funnelling most AI budgets into data infrastructure and storage, as hybrid cloud, security gaps and soaring fees reshape spending.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 5th Mar 2026
Cloud providers launch SME onboarding drive for data
Manufacturing

Cloud providers launch SME onboarding drive for data

European cloud providers unite to onboard 10,000 SMEs into trusted data spaces within 18 months, easing access to secure data-sharing.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Feb 2026
NAKIVO posts 29% jump in EMEA revenue, expands global reach
Data Protection

NAKIVO posts 29% jump in EMEA revenue, expands global reach

NAKIVO's EMEA revenue rose 29% in Q3 2025, led by new customers and partners, as global operations and product support expand rapidly.

By Catherine Knowles • 2 min read • Fri, 14th Nov 2025
EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance
Data Protection

EU Data Act aims for innovation, fairness & strong governance

The EU Data Act aims to boost innovation and fairness by ensuring transparent, secure data sharing while maintaining strong governance across industries.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Wed, 17th Sep 2025

Global Stories

Cloud provider stories

Smart Communications gains CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore
Data Protection

Smart Communications gains CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore

Smart Communications secures CSA STAR Level 2 in Singapore for its AWS-hosted SmartCOMM and SmartIQ, boosting cloud security assurance.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 3rd Mar 2026
Firmus inks multi-year Nvidia AI factory deal in Melbourne
Hyperscale

Firmus inks multi-year Nvidia AI factory deal in Melbourne

Firmus secures multi-year deal to host about 18,400 Nvidia GB300 GPUs in Melbourne, marking a major step for Australia's AI factory ambitions.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Mon, 2nd Mar 2026
Survey reveals data sovereignty gap despite high spend
Data Protection

Survey reveals data sovereignty gap despite high spend

Firms spend millions on data sovereignty and rate awareness high, yet Kiteworks survey finds persistent breaches and cross-border exposure.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 28th Feb 2026
OVHcloud buys Seald to boost end-to-end encryption
Data Protection

OVHcloud buys Seald to boost end-to-end encryption

OVHcloud snaps up French encryption specialist Seald to bake end-to-end protection into its cloud services and bolster zero-knowledge security.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Tue, 27th Jan 2026
Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms
Digital Transformation

Newo.ai, IONOS launch AI receptionist for small firms

Newo.ai and IONOS have launched a plug-and-play AI receptionist, promising SMEs 24/7 call handling, missed lead recovery and quick setup.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 16th Jan 2026
Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI
Virtualisation

Hetzner unveils GEX131 Blackwell GPU server for AI

Hetzner has launched its GEX131 GPU server with Nvidia's RTX Pro 6000 Blackwell and Intel Xeon Gold, aimed at AI and 3D workloads.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer
Software-as-a-Service

Leaseweb names Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer

Leaseweb appoints Ronald Richardson as Chief Revenue Officer to drive global growth and its sovereign-by-design hybrid cloud push.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 9th Jan 2026
Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?
Private Cloud

Is OpenAI planning an AI cloud to rival AWS, Azure & Google?

OpenAI CEO Sam Altman signalled plans to launch an AI cloud platform, aiming to rival AWS, Azure and Google Cloud in offering computing power.

By Sean Mitchell • 6 min read • Mon, 10th Nov 2025
Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026
Digital Transformation

Asia Pacific firms to prioritise post-quantum security by 2026

Over 90% of Asia Pacific firms will focus on post-quantum security by 2026, driven by rising cyber threats and regional government initiatives.

By Shannon Williams • 4 min read • Thu, 30th Oct 2025
Data Army wins Snowflake award for proptech data solutions
Data Analytics

Data Army wins Snowflake award for proptech data solutions

Data Army wins Snowflake ANZ Partner of the Year for Industry Solutions, recognised for proptech data solutions and AI-driven business value creation.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Mon, 18th Aug 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Cloud provider stories

Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience
Data Protection

Cloud in 2026: Cost, control and a push for resilience

In 2026, enterprises will prioritise resilience, sovereignty and cost control in cloud computing, embracing multi-cloud and hybrid strategies for growth and security.

By Dan Wright • 5 min read • Tue, 25th Nov 2025
Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton for AI-powered edge
Data Analytics

Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton for AI-powered edge

Snowflake partners with USA Bobsled/Skeleton to use AI and data analytics, boosting athlete support and sled tech ahead of Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Wed, 5th Nov 2025
Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year
Human Capital Management

Macquarie Cloud named Australia's top workplace for second year

Macquarie Cloud Services has been named Australia's top workplace for the second year running in the 30 to 99 employee category by Great Place to Work.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 29th Aug 2025