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AI surge strains data centres over power & capacity

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AI boom pushes UK data centres towards grid limits as operators warn of power, cooling and supply chain strains.
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Databricks launches Lakewatch to counter AI attacks

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Databricks unveils Lakewatch, an AI-driven security platform aiming to replace legacy SIEM tools and counter automated cyber attacks.
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Everpure adds VM storage tools for Kubernetes estates

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Everpure upgrades Portworx to unify storage, protection and governance for virtual machines and containers on Kubernetes at scale.
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Dell adds quantum-ready security & AI recovery tools

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Dell unveils quantum-safe PC firmware, faster ransomware recovery and expanded AI data monitoring to tackle emerging cyber threats.
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CrowdStrike adds AI security tools & Microsoft SIEM link

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CrowdStrike beefs up Falcon with new AI security controls and links its Next-Gen SIEM to Microsoft Defender to tame sprawling AI estates.
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AI girlfriend apps exposed private chats in security audit

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Security flaws in 17 AI companion apps used by 150m people could expose intimate chats, photos and voice messages to attackers.
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Cohesity adds Sophos scans to backup recovery tools

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Cohesity bakes Sophos malware scanning into its Data Cloud to spot hidden threats in backups and cut reinfection risk during recovery.
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StorMagic & HiveRadar launch mobile edge data centre

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StorMagic teams with HiveRadar on a rugged mobile edge data centre, bringing virtualised compute and storage to remote, off-grid sites.
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NetApp unveils EF50 & EF80 flash arrays for AI, HPC

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NetApp launches EF50 and EF80 flash arrays, touting 110GBps reads to keep GPUs busy on AI, HPC and database workloads.
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External OEM storage revenue rises 3.9% to USD $33bn

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IDC says the external OEM enterprise storage market returned to growth in 2025 as delayed refresh cycles lifted spending, with all-flash arrays leading gains.
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Firewalla app update boosts DAP security & family tools

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Firewalla's latest app update tightens DAP network security while rolling out smarter family time controls and a refreshed interface.
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Manufacturers see AI gains but data gaps stall scale-up

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Manufacturers reap early AI returns but poor data quality, fragmented tools and network limits block efforts to scale projects enterprise-wide.
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Seagate's Mozaic 4+ HAMR drives target AI data surge

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Seagate begins volume shipments of Mozaic 4+ 44TB HAMR drives to hyperscalers, targeting exploding AI data storage and efficiency demands.
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Irish firms say AI adoption hit by talent shortages

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Irish firms say skills shortages, not tech, are throttling AI rollout, forcing sweeping job redesign and major investment in training.
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Synology boosts global security with Pwn2Own Ireland 2025 role

Wed, 5th Nov 2025
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Synology will join Pwn2Own Ireland 2025, reinforcing its commitment to global data security through collaboration with leading cybersecurity researchers.
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SMEs in UK & Ireland face rising data hosting & sovereignty fears

Wed, 1st Oct 2025
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Research reveals UK and Irish SMEs are increasingly worried about data sovereignty, with many unclear on implications amid new post-Brexit and EU laws.
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UK pushes for AI leadership but must unlock unstructured data

Fri, 25th Jul 2025
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OpenAI's UK expansion boosts AI ambitions, but unlocking unstructured data remains vital for the nation's digital and public service advancements.
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European SMEs seek greater control, clarity over data hosting

Thu, 24th Jul 2025
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A survey reveals 57% of European SMEs lack clarity on data location, with many prioritising sovereignty and considering provider changes over US data hosting concerns.
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Jon Howes appointed to lead global sales as Wasabi drives growth

Mon, 28th Oct 2024
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Wasabi Technologies has appointed Jon Howes as senior vice president of global sales to drive worldwide growth and expand market share.