Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth said on Wednesday that the Pentagon will no longer allow Chinese nationals to work as coders on Department of Defense (DoD) cloud systems, ending a controversial practice that critics warned carried security risks. For years, a programme loosely modelled on Microsoft’s internal arrangements let foreign nationals, including developers in China, contribute […]
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Broadcom is expanding VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) with new AI and security features as more companies move to modernise their private cloud setups. At VMware Explore 2025, Broadcom said VMware Private AI Services will now come as a standard part of VCF 9.0, which is now available. Broadcom says nine of the top 10 Fortune […]
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The Netherlands has positioned itself as Europe’s data hub, and the numbers show this foundation is ready for significant expansion. The market is projected to reach $6.42 billion in 2025 and is expected to grow at a 7.04% annual rate through 2030, reaching $9.02 billion. But what’s driving this growth, and where will it come […]
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Meta is betting big on AI, agreeing to spend more than $10 billion on Google’s cloud services over the next six years, according to people familiar with the deal. The arrangement, which includes servers, storage, networking, and other infrastructure, marks one of the largest agreements in Google Cloud’s 17-year history. Neither company would comment on […]
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Malaysia’s race to build a homegrown AI workforce has entered a new phase with Huawei pledging to train 30,000 local professionals. The tech giant is expanding its commitment to growing the local AI ecosystem in the country. Its announcement comes as Malaysia develops its domestic, broad-reaching digital strategy framework Digital Minister Gobind Singh Deo spoke […]
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Oracle has rolled out OpenAI’s GPT-5 in its databases and SaaS products, including Fusion Cloud Applications, NetSuite, and industry-specific tools like Oracle Health. The update is aimed at tying business data more closely to AI so companies can use its reasoning abilities and support for coding inside workflows. GPT-5 is OpenAI’s newest model, built to […]
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Cybercriminals know something that many businesses are still learning: people remain the weakest link in any security system. Human error accounts for up to 95% of security breaches, making employees both the greatest vulnerability and the most powerful defence against cyber threats. The government’s latest Cyber Security Breaches Survey reveals that half of all UK businesses […]
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Oracle is reducing staff in its cloud division, a move aimed at managing costs while the company continues to pour money into AI infrastructure. Sources familiar with the matter said employees were told this week that their positions had been cut. Some of the layoffs were tied to performance, and hiring is still underway in […]
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Boosting AI efficiency: FS rolls out advanced 200G networking switch The solutions provider FS has launched the N8550-24CD8D, a next-generation 200G switch for use in AI-focused storage systems and data centres. The high performance switch has been designed to support growing AI workloads and the complex demands of hybrid infrastructure upgrades. It provides fast data […]
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Malaysia will roll out its National Cloud Computing Policy (NCCP) on August 13 during the Asean AI Malaysia Summit 2025 (AAIMS25). The policy outlines how Malaysia plans to improve its national cloud infrastructure, strengthen data governance, and speed up cloud adoption in the public and private sectors. According to Digital Ministry secretary-general Fabian Bigar, the […]
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