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Open-source AutoML eases edge AI deployment for developers
Edge Computing

Open-source AutoML eases edge AI deployment for developers

Analog Devices and Antmicro launch AutoML for Embedded, an open-source VS Code plugin to simplify AI deployment on resource-limited edge devices.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Fri, 18th Jul 2025
AWS makes a series of AI moves including $100 million investment
Hyperscale

AWS makes a series of AI moves including $100 million investment

AWS invests USD $100 million to expand its Generative AI Innovation Centre, enhancing AI tools and developer support for global customers.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security
Virtualisation

Bitdefender, Scale Computing partner to enhance edge security

Bitdefender and Scale Computing have partnered to offer a new cybersecurity solution enhancing edge and private cloud security with integrated threat protection.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Thu, 17th Jul 2025
Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres
Storage

Seagate unveils 30TB drives to power AI-ready data centres

Seagate launches 30TB Exos M and IronWolf Pro drives, boosting scalable AI-ready storage for data centres amid rising global demand and data laws.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 15th Jul 2025
Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034
Smart Cities

Global data mining tools market to hit USD $3.65 billion by 2034

The global data mining tools market is set to soar to USD $3.65 billion by 2034, driven by AI integration and growing demand in eCommerce and government sectors.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Fri, 11th Jul 2025
NexGen Cloud unveils Hyperstack AI Studio for enterprises
Software-as-a-Service

NexGen Cloud unveils Hyperstack AI Studio for enterprises

NexGen Cloud launches Hyperstack AI Studio, an end-to-end AI platform for enterprises, offering scalable, secure development on a usage-based pricing model.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 10th Jul 2025
Wavelink to distribute Cloudian HyperStore for AI-ready storage
Storage

Wavelink to distribute Cloudian HyperStore for AI-ready storage

Wavelink will distribute Cloudian's AI-ready HyperStore storage platform across Australia, New Zealand, and Oceania to support scalable, secure data solutions.

By Melvin Hipolito • 3 min read • Tue, 8th Jul 2025
LogicMonitor recognises global leaders in AI & IT excellence
Software-as-a-Service

LogicMonitor recognises global leaders in AI & IT excellence

LogicMonitor honoured global leaders like Syngenta, Presidio and AWS in its 2025 Elevate Awards for AI-driven IT observability and data centre transformation.

By Jed Nykolle Harme • 5 min read • Thu, 26th Jun 2025
Cloudflare launches Containers beta for flexible edge computing
DevOps

Cloudflare launches Containers beta for flexible edge computing

Cloudflare launches public beta of Containers, letting developers run versatile, resource-intensive apps securely at the network edge with simple deployment.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 25th Jun 2025
HPE unifies partner programmes, expands AI & cloud training
Virtualisation

HPE unifies partner programmes, expands AI & cloud training

HPE launches unified Partner Ready Vantage programme to simplify enrolment and boost partner expertise in AI, cloud, and hybrid solutions globally.

By Melvin Hipolito • 5 min read • Tue, 24th Jun 2025
SentinelOne partners with AWS to enhance AI-powered cloud security
Hyperscale

SentinelOne partners with AWS to enhance AI-powered cloud security

SentinelOne has partnered with Amazon Web Services to enhance cloud security by integrating AI-powered threat detection with AWS Security Hub's new features.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Wed, 18th Jun 2025
Oracle & NVIDIA expand OCI partnership with 160 AI tools
High Performance Computing

Oracle & NVIDIA expand OCI partnership with 160 AI tools

Oracle and NVIDIA have expanded their partnership, offering customers access to over 160 AI tools and robust GPU-powered cloud infrastructure on OCI.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025
Cisco surpasses AI order target, unveils new data centre tools
Firewalls

Cisco surpasses AI order target, unveils new data centre tools

Cisco exceeded USD $1 billion in AI infrastructure orders for hyperscale data centres a quarter early, unveiling new tools to boost AI-ready enterprise networks.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms
Firewalls

Cisco launches secure AI-optimised network for global firms

Cisco launches a secure AI-optimised network architecture to meet rising enterprise demands for speed, security, and simplified management across global operations.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
Cisco unveils network security upgrades for AI-driven threats
Firewalls

Cisco unveils network security upgrades for AI-driven threats

Cisco has unveiled network security upgrades addressing AI-driven cyber threats, embedding zero trust and advanced firewalls into infrastructure for improved protection.

By Melania Watson • 5 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025
AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits
Hyperscale

AWS invites global startups to apply for AI accelerator with USD $1 million credits

AWS invites startups worldwide to join its 2025 Generative AI Accelerator, offering up to USD $1 million in credits, mentorship, and tech support.

By Melania Watson • 4 min read • Wed, 11th Jun 2025

Stories from Other Regions

Multiverse Computing launches CompactifAI API for AWS model compression
Platform-as-a-Service

Multiverse Computing launches CompactifAI API for AWS model compression

Multiverse Computing has launched its CompactifAI API on AWS, enabling efficient compression and deployment of large AI models to reduce costs and boost scalability.

By Catherine Knowles • 3 min read • Thu, 12th Jun 2025