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Qualcomm launches global antitrust offensive against Arm, accusing it of stifling competition – Computerworld
Potential industry ramifications The ongoing legal and regulatory battles between Qualcomm and Arm highlight broader tensions in the semiconductor industry, particularly as companies position themselves to capitalize on growing demand for computing chips beyond smartphones. AI, data centers, and enterprise computing are emerging as key battlegrounds, with chipmakers vying for market dominance. Both companies have a history of regulatory challenges.…
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SYSPRO appoints Josef Al-Sibaie to spearhead global expansion
SYSPRO has announced the appointment of Josef Al-Sibaie as its new chief of staff and corporate development officer, as the digital manufacturing solutions provider looks to drive global growth. The former Advent International investment professional is tasked with leading SYSPRO’s mergers and acquisitions (M&A) strategy, with a focus on high-impact investments to enhance its digital manufacturing suite and strengthen its…
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Global security spending continues to rise
Rising cyber crime and a surge in AI-powered threats is fueling a rise in security spending around the world, according to analysis from IDC. The consultancy’s Worldwide Security Spending Guide shows global security spending is expected to grow by 12.2% this year, and to hit $377 billion by 2028. The bulk of this spending (70%) will be in the US…
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Baidu’s ERNIE launches ‘signal a global AI race’
The launch this weekend by Baidu of a native open-source multimodal foundation model called ERNIE 4.5 and a reasoning model, ERNIE X1, could lower AI adoption barriers, intensify competition, and reshape pricing strategies across the industry, an analyst said Monday. In order for that to occur, said Thomas Randall, research lead for AI at Info-Tech Research Group, “the success of…
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Leaseweb global names new co-CEOs as part of senior leadership transition
Leaseweb Global has announced a revamp of its senior leadership team, with Svenja de Vos and Lex Boost named as the cloud provider’s new co-chief executive officers. The pair succeed company founder Con Zwinkels and Pieter Dijkhuis, who previously served as CEO and CFO respectively. The pair now move into supervisory roles and will focus on leading Leasweb’s parent company,…
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DoJ Busts Alleged Global Hacking-for-Hire Network
Image: BirgitKorber, Getty Images/iStockphoto The Justice Department has charged 12 Chinese nationals for their alleged involvement in global hacker-for-hire activities. According to court documents, targets included the U.S. Treasury Department, journalists, and religious organisations. The attacks aimed to steal data and suppress free speech. The indictment names two officers of China’s Ministry of Public Security, eight employees of a private…
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6 Best Proxies for Global Business Expansion in 2025
In today’s digital economy, businesses looking to expand globally must navigate regional restrictions, market differences, and competitive landscapes. Proxies have become essential tools for seamless market research, competitive intelligence, and localized ad verification. The right proxy service can help businesses access geo-restricted content, monitor pricing trends, and ensure secure, anonymous operations in new markets. Proxy providers have continued to evolve…
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Global PC sales could face a major hurdle in 2025
Global PC and tablet sales could face a major hurdle in 2025, according to new research from IDC, with the looming prospect of US tariffs stunting growth. IDC’s Worldwide Quarterly Personal Computing Device Tracker shows global PC volume is now expected to reach 273 million in 2025 – slightly less than the previous forecast and only 3.7% up on last…
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Meta is building the world’s longest subsea cable: Project Waterworth will span 50,000 km and connect five continents – and it aims to boost global connectivity and AI services
Meta has announced plans to build the world’s longest subsea cable in a bid to supercharge global connectivity and drive AI innovation. The cable, dubbed ‘Project Waterworth’, will be built as part of a multi-billion dollar, multi-year investment by the tech giant that will include the opening of three new oceanic corridors. Aimed at strengthening the scale and reliability of…
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Thales and Imperva unveil aligned global partner programs for 2025
Thales has announced the launch of new aligned partner programs designed to streamline sales of the Thales and Imperva portfolios. The move follows Thales’ acquisition of cybersecurity specialist Imperva back in December 2023 and sees both companies’ partner initiatives synchronized as a first step towards a fully integrated program, expected to launch next year. Following input from more than 6,700…
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