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Hyve Managed Hosting expands with new Frankfurt data centre

Thu, 13th Mar 2025
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Hyve Managed Hosting has unveiled a new data centre in Frankfurt, bolstering its European operations to meet soaring demand for cloud services.
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Huawei calls for collaboration to avoid digital divide

Mon, 10th Mar 2025
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During the Huawei ICT Sustainability Roundtable at MWC Barcelona 2025, the company's Rotating Chairman urged for collaborative effort to avoid a new digital divide.
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Half a billion eSIM units shipped globally in 2024

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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The Trusted Connectivity Alliance reports eSIM shipments surpassed 503 million in 2024, marking a 35% rise, driven by strong consumer demand and new devices.
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Davenham Switchgear opens global site in Nottingham

Thu, 6th Mar 2025
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Davenham Switchgear has chosen Nottingham for its new 100,000 square foot manufacturing facility, creating over 100 jobs to meet growing tech demands.
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Alibaba Cloud named leader in AI by Gartner & Forrester

Tue, 4th Mar 2025
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Alibaba Cloud has been named a leader in AI by Forrester and Gartner, solidifying its role in cloud computing and advancing AI technology on a global scale.
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Ecommpay study reveals factors merchants prioritise most

Thu, 27th Feb 2025
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Research by Ecommpay reveals that 57% of merchants prioritise functionality when selecting payment providers, highlighting a shift towards enhancing checkout experiences.
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BT & Equinix expand to boost global interconnectivity

Mon, 24th Feb 2025
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BT and Equinix have unveiled an expansion of their partnership, enhancing global interconnectivity for multinational customers via BT's Global Fabric platform.
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Mercury Power & Apex Investments join forces in tech push

Thu, 20th Feb 2025
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Mercury Power and Apex Investments have teamed up to revolutionise data centre solutions, merging technical expertise and investment strength for sustainable growth.
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Kolsquare launches carbon footprint tool for influencers

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Kolsquare has launched a pioneering tool to measure the carbon footprint of influencer marketing, aiming to tackle the significant emissions of the burgeoning industry.
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Akamai named national ambassador to boost UK SME security

Wed, 19th Feb 2025
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Akamai Technologies has been appointed as a National Ambassador for the National Cyber Resilience Centre Group, aiming to boost cyber resilience among UK SMEs.
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Global tech spending to hit USD $4.9 trillion by 2025

Thu, 13th Feb 2025
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Forrester forecasts global technology spending will surge to USD $4.9 trillion by 2025, driven by advancements in software, AI, and cloud tech.
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EY & Microsoft launch AI Skills Passport for students

Thu, 6th Feb 2025
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EY and Microsoft have unveiled the AI Skills Passport, a free online course aimed at empowering students aged 16 and above with essential AI skills by 2025.
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CyberASAP Demo Day to unveil promising UK cyber solutions

Wed, 29th Jan 2025
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Innovative cybersecurity solutions will be unveiled at London's CyberASAP Demo Day, showcasing 14 projects from the accelerator programme backed by GBP £40 million alumni success.
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India faces rising cyber threats amid digital transformation

Tue, 28th Jan 2025
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India's rapid digital growth boosts economy but increases cyber threat risks, targeting sectors from energy to healthcare, warns expert Shibu Paul.
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State of Open Con 2025 reveals keynote speaker lineup

Mon, 27th Jan 2025
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OpenUK has announced a stellar lineup for State of Open Con 2025, set to highlight AI and open source developments on 4th and 5th February in London.
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Global mobile app spending hits $150 billion in 2024

Thu, 23rd Jan 2025
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Consumer spending on mobile applications soared to $150 billion in 2024, marking a 13% rise from last year, driven largely by non-gaming apps.
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New AI-ready data centre campuses planned in Extremadura

Wed, 22nd Jan 2025
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MERLIN Properties and Edged Energy have announced plans for two AI-ready data centre campuses in Extremadura, aiming for carbon neutrality and 1GW capacity each.
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Scotland to lead UK's data centre expansion with £25bn

Fri, 3rd Jan 2025
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The UK data centre sector faces critical trials by 2025, with significant investments and planning reforms needed to harness Scotland's energy potential.
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Domain market set to grow from USD $2.35bn to USD $3.47bn

Fri, 27th Dec 2024
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The global domain market is set to rise from USD $2.35 billion to USD $3.47 billion by 2032, reflecting its vital role in the digital economy.
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Bureau raises USD $30m Series B amid soaring fraud costs

Thu, 19th Dec 2024
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Bureau has raised USD $30 million in a Series B funding round, aiming to tackle the global fraud crisis, which costs USD $486 billion each year.