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UK firms pour into AI despite weak returns, study finds

Weak networks and poor data are leaving most UK AI projects short of returns, as firms keep ramping up spending to avoid falling behind.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • This month

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Firewalls

Check Point expands Illumio tie-up to tackle AI attacks

Customers can now buy Illumio products through Check Point as the firms join forces to contain AI-driven attacks across hybrid networks.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • 2 days ago

Software-as-a-Service

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform

The new service aims to help security teams cut alert overload and tool sprawl as firms seek faster response from one cloud platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Security Information and Event Management

Fortinet launches FortiSOC cloud security platform

The cloud service aims to cut alert overload and tool sprawl for security teams under pressure to investigate and respond faster.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

Firewalls

Check Point & Illumio expand AI cyber defence tie-up

Customers can now buy Illumio tools through Check Point as the firms tighten integration to curb AI-driven breaches and lateral movement.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • 3 days ago

DevOps

The path to autonomous operations: Why observability is the reliability layer for AI

Investment in AI-powered monitoring is rising as firms race to prevent hallucinations, outages and security risks in production systems.

By Bernd Greifeneder • 6 min read • Last week

Fintech

RAMaggedon: Why the memory crisis is a digital inclusion crisis

Rising memory chip costs are forcing handset makers to lift prices, risking wider digital exclusion in emerging markets and pushing budget phones out of reach.

By Dion Price • 7 min read • Last week

Digital Transformation

Tanium named a Leader in Forrester endpoint report

The recognition strengthens Tanium's pitch to enterprises seeking faster patching and broader visibility across complex endpoint estates as cyber risks rise.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Last week

Supply Chain

IDC forecasts record smartphone shipment slump in 2026

Higher handset prices and supply shortages are set to hit low-end buyers hardest as worldwide shipments slump 13.9% next year, IDC said.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • This month

Samsung

Samsung launches 6K Odyssey gaming monitor worldwide

Samsung's latest monitor push targets gamers and professionals as it opens orders for a 6K screen and updated OLED and ViewFinity models worldwide.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last month

Manufacturing

Australia & New Zealand supply chains shift to resilience

Rising supplier and freight costs are pushing firms to prioritise agility as 43 per cent say efficiency has long outweighed resilience in supply chains.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month