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AI vendors must build AI tools that universities can trust
Universities are increasingly adopting AI technologies, raising important questions about governance, fairness, and academic standards.
Slack has landed a starring role at Salesforce
Slack seemed destined to fall into a blackhole when acquired by Salesforce in 2021. Instead, it has been elevated to a central gateway of the Salesforce platform.
Small language models will take centre stage in 2026
2026 will be the year of “efficiency”, with small language models (SLMs) gaining relevance as enterprises leverage AI for domain and industry-specific use cases.
SubCo to build APX East: should governments play a bigger role?
SubCo will build a direct optical link connecting Sydney, Australia, to San Diego, US, using a 16-fibre-pair design with no intermediate landings.
Enterprise mobility in 2026: AI that makes a difference and more eSIM automation
Most AI used in enterprise mobility today is still positioned as assisted support.
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CES 2026 – Inflection point for foldables; scalable use cases emerge for AI wearables and smart glasses
CES 2026 highlights foldables heating up, AI wearables becoming practical, and smart glasses segmenting; privacy concerns and ecosystem scale will affect adoption.
Does digital interoperability equate to efficiency?
One of the biggest issues currently within UK policing is the lack of interoperability across the 43 territorial forces.
Vibe coding will become mainstream in 2026
GlobalData is anticipating several enhancements to application development tools in 2026, improving the lives of non-coders through pro-coders, largely triggered by agentic AI integrations.
Greenfield site development will lead to changes in data centre design in 2026
2026 will witness strong growth in inference-optimised chips, alongside traditional, more expensive, GPUs for foundation models.
Agentic AI, foldables, and regulation will reshape devices in 2026
In 2026, AI will shift from hype to operational use, demanding ROI. Regulation, geopolitics, inflation, and satellite deals will reshape products and pricing. OEMs and carriers will compete via personalisation, assistants, foldables, and regional compliance..