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AI boom drives PC component shortages, price rises

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AI data centre investment is starving Europe’s PC market of key components, driving sharp RAM and SSD price rises into 2026.
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AI, regulation & quantum top Gartner cyber trends for 2026

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AI, quantum threats and tougher regulation will reshape cyber strategies by 2026, forcing new governance, identity models and SOC workflows.
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Rimini Street urges ERP users to defy upgrade pressure

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Rimini Street urges ERP users to resist vendor upgrade pressure, touting Smart Path and Agentic AI as cheaper, longer-life alternatives.
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UK firms lack data to prove AI’s green credentials

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Most UK IT chiefs hail AI as vital to net-zero, yet over half admit they cannot accurately measure its carbon emissions or green impact.
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Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of UK customs transit IT

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HMRC taps Netcompany to deliver Phase 6 of the New Computerised Transit System, upgrading UK transit customs in line with EU rules.
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OVHcloud, OpenNebula launch certified sovereign EU cloud

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OVHcloud partners with OpenNebula to launch certified sovereign cloud instances across EU data centres under the IPCEI-CIS framework.
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Avalara expands AWS Marketplace access for tax tools

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Avalara inks multi-year AWS deal to push its AI-driven tax tools via AWS Marketplace, promising simpler cloud procurement and billing.
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Building a Smarter RFP for Global Cloud Voice: 4 Essentials for 2026

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IT leaders overhaul RFPs for global cloud voice, prioritizing outcomes, reach, expertise and control in a Microsoft Teams-first world.
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Ricoh CloudStream secures SOC 2 Type II audit status

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Ricoh’s CloudStream service has achieved SOC 2 Type II audit status, bolstering its cloud security credentials for regulated industries.
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Why government is right to move slowly on AI adoption

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Governments are taking a cautious, experimental approach to AI, prioritising public trust, security and stability over rapid innovation.
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VDURA index tracks volatile SSD pricing & AI impact

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VDURA launches index and modelling tool as AI-fuelled SSD volatility drives 189% flash cost surge and widens gap with hard drives.
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Lancom wins AWS Managed Service Provider designation

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Lancom wins coveted AWS Managed Service Provider status, boosting its cloud credentials and access to joint sales and technical support.
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Lancom gains AoG status for New Zealand government IT

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Lancom wins listing on New Zealand’s All-of-Government IT Marketplace, opening a streamlined route to tap a projected $13 billion spend.
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Pax8 hires former Microsoft leader to drive APAC growth

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Pax8 taps former Microsoft Asia channel leader Sarah Bowden to spearhead APAC sales, marketing and partner growth from 2026.
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Gartner sees AI spend hitting USD $2.52trn by 2026

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Global AI spend will soar to USD $2.52trn by 2026, Gartner says, as enterprises pour cash into infrastructure and AI-optimised servers.
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OVHcloud outlines 2026 vision for Canada’s digital future

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OVHcloud VP of the Americas says digital sovereignty, green AI infrastructure and quantum planning will define Canada’s digital economy by 2026.
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StorMagic & QBS expand EMEA edge virtualisation reach

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StorMagic taps QBS to widen EMEA and South Africa edge virtualisation reach, adding more resellers, financing options and distribution support.
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Five9 & Google Cloud launch unified AI contact centre CX

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Five9 and Google Cloud unveil a joint AI-powered CX platform, unifying contact centre workflows and customer data across all channels.
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UK MoD taps Oracle cloud to modernise legacy systems

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The UK Ministry of Defence has deepened its Oracle cloud ties to modernise legacy systems, boost AI adoption and treat data as a core asset.
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Hyland wins IDC 2025 award for customer experience

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Hyland has been named IDC’s 2025 Customer Experience Award winner for content and experience management, topping global satisfaction scores.