TechTarget News
News from TechTarget's global network of independent journalists. Stay current with the latest news stories. Browse thousands of articles covering hundreds of focused tech and business topics available on TechTarget's platform.Latest News
-
15 Jul 2026
Atlassian Jira Planner joins spec-driven development AI coding trend
By Beth PariseauAs enterprises grapple with tokenomics, Atlassian emphasizes upfront planning to improve downstream efficiency. But optimizing AI coding costs and quality remains complex.
-
15 Jul 2026
World leaders confront AI layoffs; more in store for contact centers
By Don FluckingerApprenticeship may solve the problem of training new contact center hires after AI vacuums up all the entry-level jobs humans now perform.
-
15 Jul 2026
Regatta Data launches unified base for AI with RegattaDB
By Eric AvidonThe database vendor is entering a crowded market with the launch of a database purpose-built for agents by unifying disparate data workloads.
- Latest news from around the world
Networking News from the past 365 days
-
11 Jun 2026
Wi-Fi 7 gains ground but advanced Wi-Fi standards lag in Europe
By Joe O’HalloranStudy reveals wireless internet market in flux with Wi-Fi 4 in rapid decline, Wi-Fi 6 the net recipient, and Wi-Fi 7 beginning to scale but only in the most advanced markets
-
10 Jun 2026
London not calling as planning regs mar mobile development
By Joe O’HalloranThe UK capital is losing mobile coverage in some of its busiest areas as operators are being forced to close cell sites faster than replacements can be secured
-
-
10 Jun 2026
UK government and Cisco unveil AI, digital skills initiative
By Joe O’HalloranNetworking giant and UK Department for Science, Innovation and Technology announce strategic collaboration to help increase AI adoption and widen access to digital skills
-
09 Jun 2026
Microsoft smashes record for biggest ever Patch Tuesday update
By Alex ScroxtonMicrosoft has obliterated the record for the largest ever Patch Tuesday drop, with its June 2026 update addressing approximately 200 flaws and three zero-days
-
09 Jun 2026
BT looks to strengthen network defences with Project Glasswing
By Joe O’HalloranComms provider becomes the first UK company to confirm it has joined AI provider’s Project Glasswing scheme
-
09 Jun 2026
CityFibre breaks one million connections barrier
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s largest independent full-fibre platform announces significant landmark with the number of premises connected to its UK-wide broadband network now hitting seven figures
-
09 Jun 2026
The MSP coding renaissance has begun
By Simon QuickeThe channel is spotting gaps and coming up with its own solutions to help fix customer problems
-
09 Jun 2026
Partners can help secure AI and increase trust
By Simon QuickeContext and Veeam underline the challenges and importance of securing artificial intelligence, while Arrow takes steps to increase partner skills around the technology
-
08 Jun 2026
Scale of Synnovis breach widens as Essex NHS Trust comes forward
By Alex ScroxtonMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest NHS body to confirm data on its patients was stolen in a 2024 ransomware attack on lab services partner Synnovis
-
-
08 Jun 2026
Scale of Synnovis breach widens as Essex NHS Trust comes forward
By Alex ScroxtonMid and South Essex NHS Foundation Trust has become the latest NHS body to confirm data on its patients was stolen in a 2024 ransomware attack on lab services partner Synnovis
-
08 Jun 2026
Zoom directing partners to UC and CC opportunities
By Simon QuickeCollaboration player has seen its share of the unified comms and contact centre markets rise
-
08 Jun 2026
Gulf enterprises face the resilience gap ransomware is exposing
By Saman RahmanRansomware pressure and stricter resilience expectations are exposing a gap that Gulf enterprises have not fully confronted
-
08 Jun 2026
Infosecurity Europe 2026: AI turbo-charging cyber crime and response
By Brian McKennaAI is accelerating cyber attacks by criminals and hostile states, with attackers faster, more persistent and increasingly collaborative, say experts speaking at Infosecurity Europe 2026
-
05 Jun 2026
Zero Networks and partners taking on micro-segmentation myths
By Simon QuickeSecurity player Zero Networks is keen to challenge misconceptions around its technology and to work with the channel to widen its market
-
05 Jun 2026
Widespread struggle to gain effective connectivity on UK trains
By Joe O’HalloranStudy from national regulator reveals mobile performance was poor on 58% to 83% of tests carried out on UK trains
-
05 Jun 2026
ViaTunisia subsea segment reaches ready-for-service status
By Joe O’HalloranSubsea cable segment connecting Marseilles in France and Bizerte in Tunisia has officially reached ready-for-service status, making leap from infrastructure design to live connectivity
-
05 Jun 2026
TeamViewer, Microsoft bring AI, AR for clearer, smarter remote assistance
By Joe O’HalloranTeamViewer inks new partnership with Microsoft to bring on-device AI capabilities to spatial computing platform, enhancing remote assistance for frontline and industrial workers
-
04 Jun 2026
Publishers can now opt out of Google AI summaries and training
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe UK’s competition watchdog has ruled that Google must provide online publishers and news organisations with the ability to opt out of their work being summarised by artificial intelligence, or otherwise used to train the company’s models
-
04 Jun 2026
Cisco Live 26: Networks the key in post-Mythos world
By Joe O’HalloranPlatform offers unified approach for humans and AI agents to run critical IT infrastructure together, allowing customers to build their own apps and agents in natural language
-
04 Jun 2026
AI boom creates connectivity challenge for integrators
By Joe O’HalloranWhitepaper from connectivity expert Altnets highlights growing infrastructure pressure, as artificial intelligence demand reshapes the future of digital economies
-
03 Jun 2026
Capgemini wins another 10-year HMRC deal
By Cliff SaranThis particular deal is for contact centre as a service, which sees artificial intelligence being deployed to streamline processes
-
02 Jun 2026
Data dive: Mapping the UK public sector’s hyperscale dependence
By Antony AdsheadUK government and local authorities have built critical infrastructure amid a web of US hyperscaler cloud and other providers, which brings risks of exposure to a narrow set of non-UK suppliers
-
02 Jun 2026
AI becomes the ultimate CEO performance test in the UAE
By Andrea BenitoStudy shows that success with artificial intelligence directly affects how long chief executives keep their jobs in the UAE
-
02 Jun 2026
Vision 26: Motive gears up to drive improved fleet safety and productivity
By Joe O’HalloranAI is changing behaviours and reducing accidents within fleet operations, helping teams deliver personalised feedback across safety, fuel and compliance, while engaging drivers
-
02 Jun 2026
Scottish residents granted permission for group action against Capita
By Karl FlindersPeople of Scotland given the go-ahead on group proceedings regarding the 2023 Capita cyber breach, in which the personal information of millions of people was stolen from Capita systems after a major cyber attack
-
02 Jun 2026
Direct-to-cell growth hits headwinds while 6G set for rapid uptake
By Joe O’HalloranResearch predicts monthly active satcom users to reach over 130 million by 2031, but usage forecast to be lower than anticipated, while 6G services set to grow from 4.6 million in 2029 to 2.9 billion in 2035
-
02 Jun 2026
Virgin Media O2 to switch on O2 Satellite for iPhone
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK operator offers satellite comms links direct to leading Apple devices, initially supporting messaging and data across a range of apps
-
02 Jun 2026
EE accelerates UK 5G+ roll-out and teams with Meta to boost mobile video
By Joe O’HalloranUK mobile provider activates advanced 5G connectivity at more than 25 major events and in more than 30 tourist destinations, and teams with social media giant to bring about smoother video
-
01 Jun 2026
AI agents help Cato slash ‘time-to-protect’ from new CVEs
By Alex ScroxtonThe application of agentic AI to vulnerability management workflows has slashed mitigation times in experimental conditions, claims Sase specialist Cato Networks
-
29 May 2026
How Canberra Institute of Technology is transforming classroom learning
By Stephen WithersFaced with a fragmented IT estate and poor room utilisation, CIT partnered with Cisco to standardise the institute’s physical and virtual classrooms, boosting inclusivity and slashing on-site support
-
27 May 2026
Vision 26: Motive offers vision of new era of physical AI operations
By Joe O’HalloranNew products aim to shift operational burden from people to technology, automating ‘busy work’ so fleets can prioritise strategic safety, productivity and profitability
-
27 May 2026
Viasat hosts first satellite-enabled phone comms in Uzbekistan
By Joe O’HalloranSatellite communications successfully demonstrates direct-to-device satellite connectivity in Uzbekistan for the first time, looking to position the country as a key market pioneering the progression of satellite services
-
27 May 2026
The Gentlemen emerging as key ransomware player
By Alex ScroxtonAn emerging ransomware crew known as The Gentlemen is becoming a force to be reckoned with, according to NCC’s latest monthly threat data
-
26 May 2026
Software and services shift benefits Westcon-Comstor
By Simon QuickeDistributor shares full-year numbers as it continues to look for higher-value business and areas that deliver recurring revenues
-
26 May 2026
Ignite, OST drive to solve autonomous vehicle challenges with AI
By Joe O’HalloranCollaboration aims to tackle one of autonomous vehicle industry’s biggest challenges, namely proving how systems make independent decisions as the sector moves towards higher levels of autonomy
-
22 May 2026
Google AI engineer claims dismissal for opposing tech sales to Israel
By Sebastian Klovig Skelton‘Our work on AI was sold to facilitate genocide’: Artificial intelligence engineer claims Google unfairly sacked them for internally criticising the company’s decision to continue supplying technology to the Israeli military, despite credible claims of war crimes committed in Gaza
-
22 May 2026
Beautiful insanity: AI buildouts lead to long lead times
By Jennifer EnglishAs hyperscalers build out their AI infrastructure, enterprises are seeing the effects in long waits for equipment and a shift to distributed architecture.
-
22 May 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at JFrog, Dell, Onceom, Westcon-Comstor, Phoenix Software and TD Synnex
-
22 May 2026
Record fibre connections but BT posts mixed 2026 financial year
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading communications provider claims solid FY26, with highs in FTTP connections and cost control, but sees headwinds on broadband business
-
21 May 2026
Stellantis drives Qualcomm partnership beyond cockpit and connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranCar giant to use digital chassis solutions to support advanced, unified compute power across the entire vehicles, including cockpit, connectivity and advanced driver assist systems
-
21 May 2026
Nokia, KDDI test energy-efficient 6G base station technology
By Joe O’HalloranChallenger Japanese operator and comms tech provider demo intelligent 4D resource optimisation technology for base stations designed to realise sustainable 6G networks
-
21 May 2026
Matrix NAP Info boosts Batam-Jakarta undersea corridor with 1Tbps connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranOptical comms tech provider sees 1Tbps per-wavelength deployment on undersea cable system, designed to position Indonesia at the forefront of next-generation digital connectivity
-
20 May 2026
Bulgaria fires up Google Cloud for national cyber security
By Alex ScroxtonThe Bulgarian national systems integrator, BIS, has deployed Google Cloud’s Cybershield government security service as part of a national federated SOC deployment
-
20 May 2026
Forward rebrand brings further autonomous networking insight
By Joe O’HalloranLandmark launch and corporate rebrand designed to enable organisations to see full impact of network changes before making them, so they can operate safely, with confidence.
-
20 May 2026
Ericsson and Telstra team up for Australian 6G development
By Joe O’HalloranAustralian operator and global comms tech provider join forces on 6G development work spanning research, standards and real-world testing looking to pave way for the next era of advanced connectivity
-
20 May 2026
Context reveals shift in security preferences
By Simon QuickeThe European market has returned to growth, but spending is happening in a few areas at the expense of more traditional tools
-
20 May 2026
Vodafone hails Nokia and AWS-based IoT services trial
By Joe O’HalloranMobile operator validates cloud infrastructure provider to run internet of things voice and data network applications on Nokia core systems in push to add capacity faster and extend coverage
-
19 May 2026
Vulnerability exploitation now primary origin of data breaches
By Alex ScroxtonVerizon’s annual cyber report reveals a major change in how data breaches originate, highlighting the impact of artificial intelligence
-
19 May 2026
As AI costs spiral, Dell pitches return to on-premise datacentres
By Aaron TanWith agentic AI driving up public cloud consumption, Dell Technologies is pitching local and hybrid infrastructure to shield enterprises from soaring token costs
-
19 May 2026
Miro draws AI framework to close collaboration gap
By Joe O’HalloranWorkspace technology provider establishes AI platform as connective layer of modern work ecosystem to turn individual AI productivity into organisation-wide transformation
-
19 May 2026
Interview: How Volvo built software for a two-and-a-half-tonne moving object
By Kim LoohuisVolvo Cars is the only legacy carmaker in the world rated at the highest level of software-defined vehicle capability by S&P Global Mobility. Its chief engineering and technology officer, Anders Bell, tells us how it got there
-
19 May 2026
Home Office sitting on data about scale of eVisa errors
By Sebastian Klovig SkeltonThe Home Office holds data on the scale of errors and software issues with its electronic visa system, but is yet to release the information
-
19 May 2026
Africa Congo Internet Exchange becomes first distributed IX in DRC
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal internet exchange operator enters partnership with NGO to see Democratic Republic of Congo become home to latest internet hub cutting costs for users across equatorial Africa
-
19 May 2026
Ericsson, Net Feasa deliver maritime connectivity with 4G, 5G, agentic AI
By Joe O’HalloranPartnership looks to provide the maritime industry with reliable, secure connectivity, integrated with agentic AI-driven tech in use cases including reefer monitoring, dangerous goods handling and early heat detection
-
19 May 2026
Westcon-Comstor and TD Synnex roll out partner white-label offerings
By Simon QuickeChannel players launch services that can be taken up by partners keen to extend their own capabilities and visibility in the market
-
19 May 2026
Zoom expands AI workflows from conversation to action
By Joe O’HalloranAI-first work platform provider adds series of artificial intelligence capabilities, shifting from tools designed to simply assist work to systems that actively help complete it
-
19 May 2026
Ford accelerates European business with new models and in-vehicle smart tech
By Joe O’HalloranCar giant revs up European product and services roll-out tailored to customers’ unique demands, including expanding its line-up and connected services that turn vehicle data into measurable productivity gains
-
18 May 2026
Why AI in network operations requires human judgment
By Deanna DarahMany network pros are skeptical about AI, but it's most effective as an assistant to human judgment. A framework helps engineers improve skills and build confidence.
-
18 May 2026
Zayo Europe opens Genoa fibre network landing, interconnection hub
By Joe O’HalloranEuropean fibre infrastructure provider expands Mediterranean footprint and regional Southern European network with point of presence in north of Italy
-
18 May 2026
Colt expands network in Istanbul to support AI‑ready infrastructure
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal digital infrastructure provider expands major connectivity hub for Asia and Europe, allowing local and international users to access wider portfolio of scalable networking services
-
15 May 2026
Ericsson elevates wireless WAN from failover to foundational
By Joe O’HalloranAdapter with wireless wide area network orchestration said to be able to deliver enhanced resiliency and simplified wireless operations at scale for modern distributed enterprises
-
15 May 2026
HPE settles on global distribution partners
By Simon QuickeAs the vendor unifies its channel activities, it has chosen two channel giants to provide global distribution coverage
-
15 May 2026
Fibre flourishes across Europe but performance focus shifts
By Joe O’HalloranResearch finds that European fibre broadband is evolving out of rapid roll-out phase and into activation, but faster, more symmetrical speeds are not translating into better overall service experience
-
15 May 2026
Channel catch-up: News in brief
By Simon QuickeDevelopments this week at Arrow Electronics, Jigsaw24, Smarttech247, Westcoast, Netgear, QBS Software and Ekco UK
-
15 May 2026
Singapore unveils space lab to fuel ASEAN space economy
By Aaron TanSupported by Deloitte, the lab aims to spur adoption of space technologies in non-space sectors, connect space startups with potential investors and drive regional partnerships
-
14 May 2026
UAE Cyber Security Council and Dell launch cyber security centre to strengthen digital resilience
By Andrea BenitoAbu Dhabi initiative supports the UAE’s sovereign cyber strategy with AI-driven security, advanced skills development and accelerated local innovation
-
14 May 2026
Cisco, USGA set to drive golf into the AI era
By Joe O’HalloranIT and networking giant continues as official technology partner of United States Golf Association to bring next-gen connectivity, in particular AI networking, for 2026 championships
-
14 May 2026
BT Wholesale: Customers will switch for better security
By Simon QuickeComms player shares findings from a report that highlights the importance users place around security and reliable connectivity
-
14 May 2026
BlackBerry doubles down on secure communications
By Aaron TanHaving sold its Cylance endpoint security portfolio to Arctic Wolf, the former smartphone pioneer is doubling down on military-grade encryption and post-quantum cryptography to shield critical infrastructure from AI-driven threats
-
13 May 2026
Software-defined vehicles enter era of AI-driven value creation
By Joe O’HalloranSurvey shows smart diagnostics and predictive maintenance emerging as top use cases for AI in software-defined vehicles industry, but expected monetisation yet to materialise
-
13 May 2026
Via Africa subsea cable project to strengthen European, African connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranEurope-Africa submarine cable project backed by consortium model designed to connect Europe to Africa along the Atlantic coast, enhancing the resilience and diversity of West Africa’s international connectivity
-
13 May 2026
Implementation gap threatens progress in AI and 5G
By Joe O’HalloranDespite current patchy deployment of key 5G services, study finds that across regions, company sizes and markets, telecoms leaders are strikingly confident about their ability to capture the next wave of growth
-
13 May 2026
Southeast Asia’s space economy set for $100bn lift-off
By Aaron TanFrom predicting crop diseases to optimising bus routes, the application of AI and cloud technologies to satellite data could add $100bn to the region’s GDP by 2030
-
12 May 2026
Microsoft releases rare zero-day free Patch Tuesday update
By Alex ScroxtonNo zero-day flaws were addressed in May’s Patch Tuesday update but as usual there is much for admins to chew over in the coming days
-
12 May 2026
Vodafone to offer 5G fixed wireless access in the UK
By Joe O’HalloranUK provider introduces 5G-based wireless broadband to deliver full-fibre-like speeds to a further 3.7 million homes across the country, especially areas and customers traditionally underserved by high-speed comms
-
12 May 2026
Nokia enters cognitive broadband era with agentic AI capabilities
By Joe O’HalloranAs the telecoms industry looks to invest heavily in agentic AI, Nokia unveils a plan to tackle fibre and Wi-Fi challenges, boost user experience and increase operational efficiency
-
12 May 2026
Space42 appoints Skylo to power D2D satellite connectivity
By Joe O’HalloranAI-powered SpaceTech company enlists non-terrestrial network service provider to enable standards-based D2D connectivity over Thuraya-4 geostationary satellite
-
12 May 2026
Interview: Alwin Bakkenes, head of software engineering, Volvo Cars
By Mark SamuelsAs cars become increasingly software-driven and AI-enabled, the Volvo software chief is at the cutting edge of connected vehicles and advanced mobility tools for drivers and passengers
-
11 May 2026
UK government renews calls to sign Cyber Resilience Pledge
By Alex ScroxtonWestminster renews calls for business leaders to sign up to its yet-to-be-launched Cyber Resilience Pledge, and highlights growth, and challenges, for the UK’s cyber economy
-
11 May 2026
Thousands of Essex premises to gain upgraded broadband
By Joe O’HalloranLatest part of £5bn ultrafast broadband development scheme sees expansion of gigabit roll-out to cover full-fibre blackspots in urban areas, as well as the countryside
-
11 May 2026
BT scores Euro 2028 connectivity deal
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading telco appointed Official Telecommunications Partner of the UEFA European Football Championship 2028, with BT launching products and services designed for customers nationwide
-
11 May 2026
HPE announces autonomous networking capabilities
By Joe O’HalloranSelf-driving network capabilities added across core lines to enable secure, AI-native, fully autonomous infrastructure through networks that can detect, diagnose and resolve issues in real time without human intervention
-
11 May 2026
The Netherlands leads in quantum technology but lags on quantum security
By Kim LoohuisThe Dutch government has invested €615m to build a world-class quantum technology ecosystem, but many institutions have not started any quantum-specific preparations to protect themselves against the security threat
-
11 May 2026
Inside the global datacentre squeeze
By Aaron TanA projected $800bn datacentre infrastructure investment in APAC alone is clashing with the limits of global power grids, forcing datacentre operators to rethink where and how they build the physical engines of the internet
-
11 May 2026
Australian public cloud spending to surpass A$33.6bn in 2026
By Aaron TanAs hyperscalers such as AWS and Microsoft pour billions into Australian datacentres, Gartner predicts local public cloud spending will grow by 17.9% in 2026, driven by the growth in AI infrastructure demands
-
08 May 2026
Illumio taps into rising segmentation awareness
By Simon QuickeWith Illumio seeing its channel base grow thanks to zero-trust segmentation, the firm makes extra moves to capitalise on its benefits
-
08 May 2026
ESET: Don’t fear the ‘AI Terminator’, but prepare for agent risks
By Aaron TanWhile fully autonomous hacking bots remain a distant reality, an ESET expert warns that AI is quietly supercharging phishing schemes and creating new vulnerabilities inside organisations
-
08 May 2026
GSMA: €205bn funding gap leaving Europe’s critical infrastructure at risk
By Joe O’HalloranThe global mobile association calls on targeted regulatory reform from European governments to close the 5G funding gap by focusing on consolidation and smarter spectrum policy
-
08 May 2026
Alkira acquisition gives Lumen cloud connectivity control plane
By Joe O’HalloranAcquisition to see physical infrastructure and programmable network united with cloud-native control plane to deliver a single, digital connectivity platform with cloud-to-cloud and datacentre-interconnect
-
08 May 2026
Neos Networks, Cornerstone and StonesThro power UK sovereign edge cloud
By Joe O’HalloranStrategic collaboration designed to enable distributed microscale AI compute with national, resilient connectivity for critical sectors
-
08 May 2026
Swissto12, HPS/LSS intro satellite unfurling antenna reflector
By Joe O’HalloranSwiss manufacturer of advanced satellite solutions collaborates with German space subsystem provider for space tech system intended enable operations of small-GEO D2D satellite
-
07 May 2026
Extreme Connect 26: Wi-Fi 7 line aims to address needs of 6GHz era
By Joe O’HalloranWi-Fi 7 access points designed to provide reliable, high-speed connectivity and key deployment made at University of Florida arena
-
06 May 2026
Extreme Connect 26: Agent ONE takes forward network AI
By Joe O’HalloranNetwork firm launches ‘smarter, faster, autonomous’ approach to enterprise networking, with its operating model moving from assistive AI to autonomous, always-on operations
-
05 May 2026
Glasgow researchers use machine learning to build network digital twin
By Cliff SaranAutomated machine learning is being used to build a digital twin of complex networks, saving hours compared with traditional network testing
-
01 May 2026
IAM tools help Oracle Red Bull Racing keep pace with strict F1 regulations
By Alex ScroxtonOracle Red Bull Racing massively improved the efficiency of its aerodynamics testing procedures after implementing new identity technology from 1Password. Learn more about this unlikely link
-
01 May 2026
First-quarter revenues fall but VMO2 sees brighter prospects for fiscal year
By Joe O’HalloranLeading UK comms operator VMO2 says financial performance for the first three months of 2026 lays foundations for full fiscal year, with targeted network investments across expanding coverage area
-
01 May 2026
DE-CIX expands New York metro connectivity with architecture upgrades
By Joe O’HalloranQuad-node architecture across New York and New Jersey, expanded metro access and 400GE readiness designed to strengthen resilience in the US’s most demanding interconnection market
-
01 May 2026
Telxius taps Synamedia Quortex Switch to support multi-CDN growth
By Joe O’HalloranGlobal connectivity provider implements Quortex Switch to boost video streaming experience for customers, reaching millions of viewers worldwide
-
30 Apr 2026
Inseego to acquire Nokia fixed wireless access business
By Joe O’HalloranComms tech giant transfers ownership of fixed wireless access business as part of journey to explore strategic options for parts of its enterprise business
-
30 Apr 2026
EE evolves 5G strategy after major usage surge
By Joe O’HalloranUK’s leading mobile provider announces set of 5G+ network upgrades as it continues coverage roll-out while embarking on plan to improve overall performance at scale
-
30 Apr 2026
HPE expands ProLiant edge network portfolio
By Joe O’HalloranChassis and servers are optimised for the edge, and validated for harsh and remote environments across retail, manufacturing and national security-related deployments