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12 Jun 2026

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The AI PC era has a benchmarking problem
I like numbers. Data feels sure. What could be better than measurable progress, a way of quantifying the world to stop arguments before they start? But as we all know, people find plenty of reason still to fight about performance, even in spite of PC benchmarks. (Half the time, it’s because...

Atsign adds AI architecture tools for enterprise teams
Enterprise teams can now define AI agent permissions and security controls earlier, as Atsign's update links live architecture design with model prompting.

Infosys completes CMMI AI maturity pilot assessment
The pilot is intended to help firms prove AI is being managed safely and consistently as they move from trials to large-scale use.

Shure & Zoom launch IntelliMix kits for Zoom Rooms
Clearer audio and simpler rollouts are set to help schools and businesses equip Zoom Rooms for hybrid meetings and AI tools.

Rubrik expands Annapurna for AI-ready unstructured data
The platform could cut the time and cost of preparing siloed files for AI, with queries fed from metadata rather than full data copies.

Proving personalisation works: Tooling, metrics, and the real role of AI
Brands need cleaner data and tighter measurement to prove personalisation boosts retention, revenue and viewer loyalty, not just clicks.

SpaceX Is About to Be Worth More Than $1.7 Trillion. Here's Whether That Valuation Makes Sense.

Zscaler expands AI-Guardian with cloud & AI partners
Customers will be able to enforce zero trust controls across more AI tools as Zscaler broadens its security programme to key cloud partners.

Umbrellar wins Pax8 Asia-Pacific infrastructure award
The repeat regional honour may help Umbrellar strengthen ties with global vendors as cloud and AI demand intensifies across Asia-Pacific.

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.

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.

WorkJam warns employers over overreliance on temp staff
Employers could face compliance and planning problems if temporary hiring becomes a long-term fix, WorkJam said as costs and reforms loom.

Equal AI raises $30M to screen calls so Indians don’t have to

TSMC boss frets about shortages of talent, water in Taiwan

I'm Sitting Out the SpaceX IPO. Here's What I'm Buying Instead.

Cequence posts record quarter on agentic AI security
Demand for agentic AI protection helped the company land its largest deal yet and post its strongest quarter as customers expanded spending worldwide.

Infoblox finds residential proxy traffic in most firms
More than 65% of enterprise customers showed residential proxy-related DNS activity, exposing firms to reputational and operational risks.

What goes on in a data centre, and why are they suddenly on everyone’s radar?
Data centres are a hot-button issue, but what do they actually do, and why are people worried? Felicity Lewis, Explainer editor, answers all your questions.

Adobe launches CX Enterprise Coworker for AI workflows
Businesses could see faster campaign delivery as Adobe's new AI layer links marketing, analytics and customer service tools across existing systems.

SpaceX's first employee remains on mission: "Space is super important"

South Korea concrete delivery halt threatens Samsung, SK Hynix chip plant work, media reports

GitLab unveils tools for governed agentic software delivery
Enterprises could cut agent coding costs and compliance risks as the new releases add server-side repository access, audit tools and spend controls.

Activate IAM wins AI challenge with Teams assistant
The win highlights growing demand for governed AI tools that speed up identity admin without weakening approvals, audit trails or compliance.