Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ — This document provides a comprehensive technical guide for startups and developers focused on building, deploying, and scaling AI agents on the Google Cloud ecosystem. It details the core components of agentic systems, including model selection, the use of tools for action, and various data architectures for agent memory. Continue reading
Oct. 29, 2025 /Mpelembe Media/ –The strategic imperatives that define success for technology leaders navigating the AI-powered, hyperconnected world are captured within the three themes of the Gartner Top 10 Strategic Technology Trends for 2026. These trends are considered strategic imperatives that demand thoughtful consideration and decisive action from technology leaders. Continue reading
This document addresses the growing complexity of research computing at universities and how many institutions lack the necessary tools and governance to align IT capabilities with faculty research goals. The advisory firm outlines a four-phase strategic approach for higher education IT leaders to evaluate their systems, translate findings into actionable initiatives using the MoSCoW method for prioritisation, and ultimately strengthen research outcomes by better supporting faculty. The resource aims to help institutions overcome issues like fragmented systems and funding challenges by providing a structured framework for improving research IT maturity. Continue reading
This research indicates that employees who utilise artificial intelligence (AI) are saving an average of 7.5 hours per week, which is the equivalent of one full workday, equating to substantial productivity gains. A critical finding is that two-thirds of employees (68%) have not received AI training, leaving potential efficiency unrealised. The study emphasises that training, not generational cohort, is the key determinant of AI success, noting that trained Gen X employees outperform untrained Gen Z employees in AI benefits.Continue reading
New Marriott Bonvoy research concerning travel trends for the year 2026 across Europe, the Middle East, and Africa (EMEA). This extensive report, based on a survey of over 22,000 travellers, identifies several key developments, including the growing significance of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in holiday planning, with half of all travellers now using it for research. Continue reading
This HCLTech report discusses the payments industry’s rapid adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI), highlighting that while nearly all organizations use AI, a large percentage of executives are concerned about risks, fraud ineffectiveness, and a lack of proper guardrails and infrastructure. Continue reading
The launch of Carbon3.ai is billed as the UK’s first truly sovereign and sustainable AI platform. This new initiative plans to deploy a nationwide AI Mesh with over 100,000 GPUs, powered by its own renewable energy generation and supported by significant planned investment exceeding £1 billion. The platform aims to offer UK enterprises and government a secure, low-latency, high-performance AI compute alternative with a smaller carbon footprint and lower cost than competitors. Continue reading
Major technology firms, including IBM, SAP, and Mitsubishi Electric, are uniting to host this tenth annual summit across venues in New York City, Berlin, and Yokohama on November 13, 2025. The summit, marking a decade since the foundation’s inception, will focus on how InnerSource practices—applying open-source principles internally—enable large organisations to harness AI, accelerate innovation, and improve software development efficiency. Continue reading
How could AI agents search, compare, and pay for things? What makes stablecoins a game-changer for cross-border digital commerce? Why are local Alternative Payment Methods (APMs) crucial for any business wanting to enter and scale in emerging markets? Continue reading
Austin, Texas—Aug 18, 2025 –Oracle has deployed OpenAI GPT-5 across its database portfolio and suite of SaaS applications, including Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications, Oracle NetSuite, and Oracle Industry Applications, such as Oracle Health. By uniting trusted business data with frontier AI, Oracle is enabling customers to natively leverage sophisticated coding and reasoning capabilities in their business-critical workflows.
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