Apple fights UK back door
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We get to do what we like now

Apple, the self-proclaimed guardian of user privacy, is throwing a tantrum over the UK's "back door" into its oh-so-secure iCloud systems.

UK Firms embrace application containerisation
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Skills shortage solution

According to Nutanix's latest Enterprise Cloud Index (ECI) survey, more than 90 per cent of UK organisations are diving headfirst into application containerisation, with 91 per cent already harnessing the power of Generative Artificial Intelligence (GenAI).

UK firms look to hybrid storage
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Wasabi notes cloud is getting too spicy

UK businesses are rethinking their cloud strategies as unpredictable fees push budgets to the brink, with 44 per cent now opting for a hybrid approach that combines on-premises and cloud solutions.

Cloud deals dominate in telecom mergers
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Despite market headwinds

Mergers and acquisitions (M&A) in the technology, media, and telecom (TMT) sector surged in 2024, with cloud computing emerging as a dominant theme. However, the market faced significant headwinds, including persistent inflation, high interest rates, regulatory scrutiny, and geopolitical tensions, according to a GlobalData report.

UK cloud services market not working
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Not enough competition, says CMA

The Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has concluded that competition in the UK cloud services market is not working as effectively as it should, potentially costing UK businesses hundreds of millions of pounds annually.