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Server sales are skyrocketing – and growth shows no sign of slowing down
The rise in AI has helped push server sales to the second highest growth rate since 2019, nearly doubling since last year. The AI boom has driven a massive rollout in infrastructure, with research suggesting data centres will continue to grow in size and number. That surge is reflected in IDC’s worldwide quarterly server tracker, which showed the overall market…
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SonicWall pins ‘transformational year’ on strong partner growth
Cybersecurity vendor SonicWall has hailed a “transformational” 12 months after recording a 42% year-over-year increase in partner growth. Strong financial results have been driven largely by its channel-first strategy, the firm revealed, alongside a raft of strategic partnerships and innovation across its cybersecurity solutions portfolio. In addition to its focus on managed service providers (MSPs) and managed security service providers…
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AI is now vital to MSP growth, but adoption challenges could hamper success
Nine-in-ten MSPs say they view AI as a top priority for their growth ambitions in the year ahead, according to new research from Lansweeper. Findings from the firm’s ‘AI Adoption in Managed Services’ report found MSPs believe the technology will be a key differentiator in promoting services moving forward. However, despite viewing AI as a key priority, adoption is still…
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Data quality worries are holding back manufacturers from implementing AI, with less than one-third ready to implement AI despite AI growth optimism
While manufacturers are enthusiastic about AI, they’re holding back because of concerns about poor data quality. Research from Riverbed found more than nine-in-ten (92%) manufacturing leaders agree that AI will provide a competitive advantage and 65% expect it to be a driver of growth by 2027. However, far fewer say they feel fully prepared to adopt and deploy the technology…
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The mobile industry will be worth $11 trillion in next five years — but growth could soar higher if usage gaps are plugged
The mobile industry is predicted to be worth $11 trillion in the next five years, with six-in-ten people globally now connected via mobile services — and closing that usage gap could boost economies by an additional $3.5 trillion. That’s according to a report launched at Mobile World Congress (MWC) 2025, held in Barcelona this week. According to the Mobile Economy…
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Alteryx unveils double leadership appointment in fresh growth drive
Enterprise analytics specialist Alteryx has announced the appointments of Jon Pexton as chief financial officer and Steven Birdsall as chief revenue officer. The pair will lead the company’s next phase of growth as it looks to drive further value through its AI Platform for Enterprise Analytics – a solution currently leveraged by more than 8,000 customers worldwide. A seasoned financial…
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UK data center industry growth faces serious challenges
The UK will be a high-growth area for data centers, according to one property consultancy, but outdated energy grids could complicate growth. Research from Ceres Property noted that annual revenue from data centers is up by $6 billion since 2017, topping more than $18bn this year. The consultancy predicted the UK would continue to see significant growth — no surprise…
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Gen Z workers on the fence with RTO mandates: 91% want a balance between remote and in-person work – but some worry they’re missing out on career growth opportunities by not being in the office full-time
With discussions over RTO mandates still raging, Gen Z workers appear to be focused on finding the right balance in their working lives, research shows. A recent study from Harris Poll and Freeman found over nine-in-ten (91%) Gen Z workers want a mixture of in-person and remote working options, highlighting the continued appeal of flexible work practices. The findings counters…
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Digital immaturity is holding back growth in the UK
A lack of digital maturity is holding UK businesses back, hampering growth, and slowing down AI adoption, according to a report from SAP. Businesses face a range of issues when it comes to the maturity of their tech portfolios, with 27% of surveyed firms citing the burden of legacy technology as a key barrier to scale. This highlights the difficulty…
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UK regions invited to apply for ‘AI Growth Zone’ status
Bidding has opened for the UK government’s much-touted AI Growth Zones, with local and regional authorities being encouraged to make their case. The proposed zones will see a speeding-up of planning permission for AI infrastructure, including data centers, and give them the energy connections needed to power AI. As part of this, the government will work with network operators to…
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