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Ooredoo and HBKU Launch Qatars First Quantum-Safe Communications Link
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Ooredoo and HBKU Launch Qatars First Quantum-Safe Communications Link

Ooredoo Qatar, Hamad Bin Khalifa University and Qatars Ministry of Defense have established the countrys first quantum-safe communications link. The live-network project uses Quantum Key Distribution to create and share encryption keys, supporting protection against future quantum-era cyber risks. The deployment could become a foundation for wider secure connectivity across government, defense, financial services and other critical sectors.

June 1, 2026Read More
Korean NPU Makers Target Inference Niches as Nvidia Dominance Deepens
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Korean NPU Makers Target Inference Niches as Nvidia Dominance Deepens

Executives from Rebellions, FuriosaAI and Mobilint said Korean NPU vendors see openings in inference, power efficiency and total cost despite Nvidia technical advantages. The panel highlighted Nvidia’s Groq deal, software ecosystems, interconnects and packaging as the main competitive barriers for domestic AI chip firms. Rebellions and FuriosaAI are focused on data-center inference, while Mobilint is positioning around edge and on-device AI where power and cost limits are tighter.

May 31, 2026Read More
Acronis Targets Japan Post-VMware Cloud Gap With Partner-Led HCI Push
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Acronis Targets Japan Post-VMware Cloud Gap With Partner-Led HCI Push

Acronis Japan introduced Acronis Cyber Frame, an HCI-based IaaS platform aimed at service providers and hosting partners. The move is positioned around demand for VMware alternatives, data sovereignty, local hosting options and stronger managed security services. Acronis also outlined AI automation, MDR, identity-threat detection and GenAI protection plans for Japanese partners and mid-market customers.

May 31, 2026Read More
Cognition AI’s USD 26 Billion Valuation Tests the Enterprise Case for Coding Agents
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Cognition AI’s USD 26 Billion Valuation Tests the Enterprise Case for Coding Agents

Cognition AI reportedly raised more than USD 1 billion at a USD 26 billion post-money valuation led by Lux Capital, General Catalyst and 8VC. The Devin maker points to rapid enterprise usage and revenue run-rate growth, but earlier tests showed reliability concerns for autonomous coding agents. Its Windsurf asset acquisition adds an IDE channel as competition rises from Cursor, OpenAI, Google and Anthropic.

May 31, 2026Read More
NBN’s Kuiper Deal Sets Up A New Satellite Broadband Phase In Australia
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NBN’s Kuiper Deal Sets Up A New Satellite Broadband Phase In Australia

NBN has agreed with Amazon to sell Project Kuiper satellite broadband to more than 300,000 remote Australian customers. The plan would eventually replace NBN’s geostationary Sky Muster service while keeping those satellites running until around 2032. The main test is whether Amazon can scale Kuiper launches and ground infrastructure quickly enough to support a national broadband role.

May 31, 2026Read More
Fujitsu-Led Frontria Pushes Japan Into Global AI Disinformation Fight
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Fujitsu-Led Frontria Pushes Japan Into Global AI Disinformation Fight

Fujitsu is coordinating Frontria, an international consortium focused on AI disinformation, trustworthiness, security, and regulatory frameworks. The group began with more than 50 organizations and has grown to about 70, with a target of more than 100 participants by fiscal 2026. The initiative highlights Japan’s effort to connect regional AI governance priorities as synthetic media and misinformation become infrastructure-level risks.

May 31, 2026Read More