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Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive
Smart Cities

Siemens joins Samsung C&T for global smart infrastructure drive

Siemens and Samsung C&T have partnered to deliver smart infrastructure projects across Saudi Arabia, Thailand, and Canada, enhancing global digital and sustainable solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation
Data Analytics

Oracle's AI assistant simplifies analytics through conversation

Oracle launches an AI assistant in its Analytics Cloud, enabling users to query data in natural language and gain insights without complex tools.

By Peter Koutroubis • 5 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Siemens & Delta launch modular power solutions for data centres
Hyperscale

Siemens & Delta launch modular power solutions for data centres

Siemens and Delta partner to deliver modular, prefabricated power solutions cutting data centre deployment time by 50%, costs by 20%, and emissions by 27%.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains
Hybrid Cloud

Hammerspace v5.2 boosts AI & HPC with cloud & security gains

Hammerspace launches version 5.2 of its Data Platform, boosting AI and HPC performance, expanding cloud support, and enhancing security features across environments.

By Kaleah Salmon • 3 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026
Data Protection

AI-driven cyber threats & global rules to challenge firms by 2026

By 2026, firms will face AI-driven cyber threats, complex supply chain risks, and fragmented global rules, requiring real-time compliance and board-level oversight.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
Cloudflare outage exposes fragile payments & digital economy
Hyperscale

Cloudflare outage exposes fragile payments & digital economy

A Cloudflare outage disrupted major online services worldwide, revealing how fragile the global digital economy and payments infrastructure have become.

By Kaleah Salmon • 4 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
ROLLER boosts global speed & security with Fastly platform
Firewalls

ROLLER boosts global speed & security with Fastly platform

ROLLER enhances global venue performance and security with Fastly, cutting image load times by 95% and boosting data routing and cyber defence.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push
Hybrid Cloud

Rackspace Technology appoints new Senior Vice Presidents for AI push

Rackspace Technology appoints Lata Varghese and Phani Kishore Burre as Senior VPs to boost AI, cloud services and business transformation efforts.

By Melvin Hipolito • 2 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Infrastructure stories

UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday
DevOps

UK retailers face surge in untested code risks for Black Friday

UK retailers risk Black Friday outages as 40% deploy untested code, threatening sales and customer trust during peak online demand.

By Melania Watson • 2 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics
Supply Chain

UK Black Friday spending to hit GBP £14 billion as CCL expands logistics

UK Black Friday spending is set to reach GBP £14 billion as CCL expands global logistics to meet soaring eCommerce demand this sales period.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Neos completes first Project Reach fibre along rail corridor
Hyperscale

Neos completes first Project Reach fibre along rail corridor

Neos Networks has completed its first fibre installation along the Great Western Main Line, boosting the UK's digital infrastructure as part of Project Reach.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services
Digital Transformation

Scotland adopts secure platform for unified digital services

Scotland will launch a secure digital platform by Netcompany to unify public sector communications, improving access and interaction for millions of citizens nationwide.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Fri, 21st Nov 2025
Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path
Hyperscale

Matrak signals logistics as construction's new critical path

Logistics has overtaken manufacturing and installation as construction's defining force, with new data showing it now drives project success end-to-end.

By Shane Hodgkins • 4 min read • Thu, 20th Nov 2025
The AI fintech advantage: From transaction to decision in milliseconds
Network Infrastructure

The AI fintech advantage: From transaction to decision in milliseconds

AI-powered payment systems now approve credit and detect fraud in milliseconds, revolutionising the speed and security of financial transactions.

By Julian Jacquez • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
UK IT leaders struggle to meet rising sustainability demands
Hyperscale

UK IT leaders struggle to meet rising sustainability demands

Most UK IT leaders admit their firms are falling short on sustainability despite rising climate priorities and upcoming stricter reporting rules.

By Shannon Williams • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Integrating UPS and PDUs in Data Centre Management
Hyperscale

Integrating UPS and PDUs in Data Centre Management

Integrating UPS and intelligent PDUs in data centres ensures seamless power, optimised energy use, and real-time monitoring for improved reliability and efficiency.

By Michael Akinla • 6 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
NEC expands Broadcom partnership to launch new VCF private cloud
Private Cloud

NEC expands Broadcom partnership to launch new VCF private cloud

NEC expands its partnership with Broadcom to offer VMware Cloud Foundation, enhancing AI-ready private cloud solutions for enterprises globally and in Japan.

By Melania Watson • 3 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025
Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation
Firewalls

Gaining control: The human role in AI-driven automation

Many network owners fear AI automation may disrupt vital systems; experts urge human-centred control to ensure safety and trust in AI-driven operations.

By Rekha Shenoy • 5 min read • Wed, 19th Nov 2025