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BenQ unveils AI ecosystem spanning industry & healthcare
Robotics

BenQ unveils AI ecosystem spanning industry & healthcare

Rising demand for computing power and cooling is pushing BenQ's AI push beyond pilots into practical use across factories, hospitals and shops.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
Alienware unveils 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor range
Trends & Predictions

Alienware unveils 39-inch 5K OLED gaming monitor range

Prices and refresh rates are central as Alienware broadens its monitor range with a 39-inch 5K OLED flagship and cheaper curved LCD options.

By Sean Mitchell • 3 min read • Last month
AWS makes flat network design default for new data centres
Software-defined Networking

AWS makes flat network design default for new data centres

It could cut router counts and power use as AWS rolls out a flatter design that keeps new data-centre builds simpler to wire.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Last month
Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings
Internet of Things

Schneider Electric links KNX with Samsung SmartThings

The tie-up gives homes and commercial sites a single interface for lighting, climate and energy control, easing a long-running interoperability problem.

By Mark Tarre • 3 min read • Sat, 30th May 2026
How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs
Data Protection

How AI can be the biggest accelerator for SMBs

AI now helps smaller firms speed up routine work and decisions, but only when their PCs can handle the workloads securely and efficiently.

By Alexey Navolokin • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops
Semiconductors

Qualcomm launches Snapdragon C for entry-level laptops

The move broadens Arm-based computing into budget PCs, as Qualcomm targets student and small business buyers with all-day battery life and AI features.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Fri, 29th May 2026
Vertiv launches liquid cooling gear for AI data centres
Data centers

Vertiv launches liquid cooling gear for AI data centres

AI data centres in EMEA are getting a smaller-footprint cooling option as Vertiv rolls out kit designed to ease pressure on cramped facilities.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Thu, 28th May 2026
OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220
Hyperscale

OVHcloud launches APAC Local Zone with Datacentre220

New Zealand firms gain a local cloud option as OVHCloud opens its first Asia-Pacific zone in Auckland, boosting resilience and data sovereignty.

By Donovan Jackson • 4 min read • Mon, 25th May 2026
LiquidStack launches modular CDU for AI data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

LiquidStack launches modular CDU for AI data centres

Early customer orders for the new system suggest operators are seeking phased cooling upgrades for denser AI clusters without major site redesigns.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Dow launches coolant care network for data centres
DataCentre infrastructure

Dow launches coolant care network for data centres

The service aims to ease maintenance and fault diagnosis as AI-driven data centres increasingly rely on direct-to-chip liquid cooling.

By Mark Tarre • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI
DataCentre infrastructure

Güntner launches data centre cooling division with JAEGGI

The new unit gives operators a single point of contact for cooling systems as demand for artificial intelligence and cloud sites strains energy and water use.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Sat, 23rd May 2026
REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power
Smart Cities

REPS raises USD $23.6 million to turn roads into power

A live Port of Hamburg pilot has drawn investor backing as REPS says its system can harvest energy from braking trucks and heavy traffic.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 5 min read • Fri, 22nd May 2026

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The opportunity for microgrids in an AI-powered future
Data centers

The opportunity for microgrids in an AI-powered future

Rising AI workloads are pushing data centre electricity demand higher, making local power networks a possible fix for strained grids.

By Rolf Bienert • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work
Fleet Management

Logitech launches Comfort Plus peripherals for hybrid work

Hybrid workers are the target as the new range adds quieter mice and keyboards with cushioned support for long desk days.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
CenTrak adds AI & mobile duress tools to RTLS platform
Internet of Things

CenTrak adds AI & mobile duress tools to RTLS platform

Hospitals can now extend duress alerts and patient monitoring beyond wards as CenTrak adds AI reporting and low-cost BLE tags to its RTLS platform.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 5 min read • Wed, 27th May 2026
Indian firms urged to turn AI pilots into real value
Digital Transformation

Indian firms urged to turn AI pilots into real value

Despite widespread adoption, most Indian enterprises still struggle to turn AI pilots into measurable gains because of data, governance and skills gaps.

By Sean Mitchell • 4 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026
Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment
Robotics

Feds back GTA AI projects with CAD $16.5M investment

The grants are set to speed the rollout of AI tools across healthcare, manufacturing and finance, helping GTA firms reach market sooner.

By Jake MacAndrew • 3 min read • Tue, 26th May 2026