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Sparkle and VDPC Barracuda deal points to a new subsea model
Telecom Italia’s Sparkle strikes an agreement with Valencia Digital Port Connect. But as ownership of Sparkle is about to change, could this influence its long-term role in global infrastructure?
AI-driven memory chip squeeze threatens mid-range phones
AI data centres are absorbing memory supply, pushing memory chip prices up. Consequently, consumer devices face higher costs, slower spec upgrades, and a shrinkingmid-range smartphone segment.
Vodafone strengthens global backbone with subsea expansion
Vodafone is doubling down on its investment in its subsea cable infrastructure. With the construction of two cable systems, Thetis Express and Kardesa as it aims to boost its global network capacity and sidestep traditional bottlenecks.
Ops teams to gain access to AI-generated capabilities in 2026
Operations teams will receive a significant bump in AI-generated workflow productivity tools over the next 12 months, GlobalData predicts.
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.
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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.
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.