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from-brains-to-background-why-informational-civilisation-may-eclipse-humanity

Global Cloud Services Trends

From brains to background: Why informational civilisation may eclipse humanity

Lu Heng argues civilisation’s future is shaped by energy efficiency, not ideology, as intelligence shifts beyond biology.

Jan 8, 2026
lenovo-and-motorola-unveil-qira-on-device-ai-assistant-to-run-across-devices

Global Cloud Services Trends

Lenovo and Motorola unveil Qira on-device AI assistant to run across devices

Lenovo and Motorola unveiled Qira, an on-device hybrid AI assistant at CES 2026 that works across devices with privacy in focus.

Jan 8, 2026
marvell-to-acquire-xconn-technologies-in-540mb-move-to-strengthen-ai-data-centre-connectivity

Global Datacenter Trends

Marvell to acquire XConn Technologies in $540MB move to strengthen AI data centre connectivity

Marvell will acquire PCIe and CXL switch specialist XConn Technologies for $540MBillion to broaden AI data centre connectivity.

Jan 8, 2026
global-data-centre-capacity-set-to-double-by-2030-as-ai-demand-fuels-expansion

Global Datacenter Trends

Global data centre capacity set to double by 2030 as AI demand fuels expansion

JLL predicts data centre capacity will near 200 GW by 2030, highlighting AI demand and a need for up to $3 trillion in investment.

Jan 8, 2026
arm-makes-a-big-bet-on-physical-ai-as-it-targets-the-robotics-market

Global Cloud Services Trends

Arm makes a big bet on physical AI as it targets the robotics market

Arm has launched a new Physical AI division as it pushes deeper into robotics and the emerging market for embodied artificial intelligence.

Jan 8, 2026
meta-adds-features-to-ray-ban-smart-glasses-but-halts-global-sales

Global Cloud Services Trends

Meta adds features to Ray-Ban smart glasses but halts global sales

Meta adds new recording and sharing features to Ray-Ban smart glasses but pauses international sales due to regulatory and logistics issues.

Jan 8, 2026
Accenture and NTT DOCOMO launch universal wallet infrastructure

Global National Telecom Trends

Accenture and NTT DOCOMO launch universal wallet infrastructure

NTT DOCOMO Global teams with Accenture to build a universal wallet framework for a data-led, AI-enabled digital society.

Jan 8, 2026
tim-and-vodafone-agree-to-share-5g-ran-to-boost-coverage

Global National Telecom Trends

TIM and Vodafone agree to share 5G RAN to boost coverage

TIM and Vodafone agree to share 5G RAN infrastructure, boosting coverage and cutting costs while keeping separate core networks.

Jan 8, 2026
China-Orders-Pause-on-Nvidia-H200-Chip-Orders-Amid-Policy-Uncertainty

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

China Orders Pause on Nvidia H200 Chip Orders Amid Policy Uncertainty

What happened? Beijing has instructed certain Chinese technology firms to suspend new orders for Nvidia’s H200 artificial intelligence chips this week, according to a report citing insiders. The request comes as Chinese regulators evaluate whether to formally allow access to the…

Jan 8, 2026
breaking-the-centralised-choke-point-why-ip-addresses-must-be-decentralised

Global Cloud Services Trends

Breaking the centralised choke point: Why IP addresses must be decentralised

The current centralised IP address governance poses threats to connectivity and neutrality, argues Lu Heng’s latest analysis.

Jan 7, 2026
lu-heng-my-influence-in-ipv4-markets-was-structural-not-personal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Lu Heng: My influence in IPv4 markets was structural, not personal

Lu Heng argues his role in IPv4 markets was inevitable, highlighting the structural forces driving decentralised Internet governance.

Jan 7, 2026
Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Musk’s xAI raises $20billion in upsized Series E funding round

xAI raises $20 billion in Series E funding to boost AI development and infrastructure, backed by Nvidia and Cisco.

Jan 7, 2026
marvell-deepens-data-centre-push-with-xconn-deal

Global Datacenter Trends

Marvell deepens data centre push with Xconn deal

Marvell acquires XConn for $540 million, enhancing its AI and data centre capabilities with advanced switching silicon.

Jan 7, 2026
Telecom Italia and Fastweb cut 5G costs with network sharing deal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Telecom Italia and Fastweb cut 5G costs with network sharing deal

Telecom Italia and Fastweb are finalising a 5G network-sharing deal to reduce costs and speed up deployment in Italy.

Jan 7, 2026
uk-urges-musk-to-act-fast-on-grok-ai-images

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

UK urges Musk to act fast on Grok AI images

The UK has urged Elon Musk’s X to act over sexualised, non-consensual images generated by its Grok AI tool.

Jan 7, 2026
AMD-yotta-scale-ai-roadmap

Global Institutional Trends

AMD charts ‘Yotta-Scale’ AI future with $150M education pledge

AMD reveals a yotta-scale AI roadmap at CES 2026, alongside a $150m pledge for AI education and communities.

Jan 7, 2026
bt-sells-us-government-unit-to-22nd-century-technologies-in-strategic-refocus

North America Cloud Services Trends

BT sells US government unit to 22nd Century Technologies in strategic refocus

BT sells its US federal unit to 22nd Century Technologies, focusing on cloud services while TSCTI gains nationwide network capabilities.

Jan 7, 2026
uk-invests-210-million-to-bolster-public-sector-cyber-defences

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

UK invests £210 million to bolster public sector cyber defences

The UK government invests £210m in the Cyber Action Plan to strengthen public sector cybersecurity and private sector collaboration.

Jan 7, 2026
Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Amdocs acquires Matrixx in $200 million BSS consolidation deal

Amdocs buys Matrixx for $200 million, reflecting industry consolidation and financial pressure on smaller BSS telecom software providers.

Jan 7, 2026
xds-unveils-immersive-data-centre-concept-for-middle-east

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

XDS unveils immersive data centre concept for Middle East

XDS’s immersive data centre design offers modular scalability and ultra-low latency for cloud and enterprise customers in the Middle East.

Jan 7, 2026