Brit government contractor CloudKubed enters administration
Home Office, Department for Work and Pensions supplier in hands of FRP Advisory
Public Sector17 Jan 2025 | 9
Paul Kunert is EMEA region editor at The Register. In addition to overseeing our output in that part of the world, his areas of coverage include the global technology supply chain, IT outsourcing, and cloud services. Paul was previously editor of Channel Register. In a career spanning more than 25 years, he has held various positions including chief reporter.
Shove your office mandates, people still prefer working from home
Threat to quit still preferred to commuting on packed public transport
On-Prem15 Jan 2025 | 196
Tim cooking up the dough as his Apple pay rises 18% to $74.6M
He could buy 49,766 and a half MacBook Pros with that
Personal Tech14 Jan 2025 | 48
Trump China tariffs to 'overshadow' the 'progress' of AI PCs
Already inflated costs of NPU-based boxes set to jump on import tax
AI + ML09 Jan 2025 | 25
The channel stands corrected: Hardware is a refresh cycle business now
Opinion 'For 30 years you thought you were business geniuses,' veteran analyst tells resellers and distributors
Channel08 Jan 2025 | 56
Tech titans hide in shadows awaiting Trump tariff threats
Being more diplomatic than the politicians makes sense amid fear of upsetting the next US President
Personal Tech03 Jan 2025 | 58
Screwed by the cloud: Hardware vendors looking for that raison d'refresh
40% of world's servers are 6 years +, drink 66% of DC energy, provide 7% of compute. Please refresh, says HPE
On-Prem02 Jan 2025 | 14
Take a closer look at Nvidia's buy of Run.ai, European Commission told
Updated Campaign groups, non-profit orgs urge action to prevent GPU maker tightening grip on AI industry
Systems16 Dec 2024 | 3
Microsoft preps big guns to shift Copilot software and PCs
Canalys Forums EMEA IT admins be warned: 13,000 tech suppliers coming for your employer's checkbook
AI + ML29 Nov 2024 | 53
Google offered millions to ally itself with trade body fighting Microsoft
Exclusive El Reg has seen the presentation to CISPE members which sources say was intended to keep the lawsuit over licensing alive
PaaS + IaaS28 Nov 2024 | 12
AI PCs: 'Something will have to give in 2025, and I think it's pricing'
Consultant bemoans lack of use cases and businesses' budget
AI + ML22 Nov 2024 | 84
We'll answer any questions DoJ has, HPE CEO tells us as Feds probe $14B Juniper buy
Takeover still expected to close late 2024 or early next year
Networks20 Nov 2024 | 11
Amazon to cough $75B on capex in 2024, more next year
Despite extending server lifespans, AI's power demands drive more datacenter builds
PaaS + IaaS01 Nov 2024 | 9
Combustion engines grind Linus Torvalds' gears
Just like his once famous temper, Linux kernel creator also ditched classic engines ... in favor of EVs
Offbeat30 Oct 2024 | 201
Linus Torvalds: 90% of AI marketing is hype
Linux kernel creator says let's see which workloads use GenAI in five years
AI + ML29 Oct 2024 | 101
SCC, one of Europe's largest resellers, orders staff back to their desks for three days a week
Exclusive CEO tells The Reg customers are facing same challenges, not ruling out full-time RTO
Channel21 Oct 2024 | 22
RAC duo busted for stealing and selling crash victims' data
Roadside assistance biz praised for deploying security monitoring software and reporting workers to cops
Security11 Oct 2024 | 21
Germany is monitoring Microsoft to thwart 'anti-competitive practices'
Wants to peer into gaps in DMA to keep Redmond honest in cloud and AI
PaaS + IaaS01 Oct 2024 | 6
Google files first ever complaint with European Commission against Microsoft
Mountain View versus Redmond: Fight over cloud software licensing policies gets formal
PaaS + IaaS25 Sep 2024 | 29
Warm embrace of CHIPS Act cash envelopes Polar Semiconductor
Minnow of among government funded whales to double production capacity
Systems24 Sep 2024 | 1
Green recycling goals? Pending EU directive could hammer used mobile market
Bloc's USB-C rules forecast to disrupt supply, barring 8 million imported phones from reaching Europe's ports
Personal Tech20 Sep 2024 | 94
HPE CEO: 'Best interest of shareholders' to pursue $4B damages from Lynch estate
'These are difficult decisions,' says Antonio Neri
Software16 Sep 2024 | 31
Win 11 refreshes delayed, say PC makers – and here's why
Oh and about those AI computers... analysts reckon there are still no killer apps or convincing use cases
Personal Tech13 Sep 2024 | 88
HPE wants investors to buy shares to help finance $14B Juniper Networks acquisition
27 million Series C Preferred Stock due out on Friday 13
Systems11 Sep 2024 | 8
Apple owes billions in back taxes over Ireland state aid rule break
Final judgment handed down by Court of Justice of the European Union
Personal Tech10 Sep 2024 | 146
The future of AI/ML depends on the reality of today – and it's not pretty
Opinion The return of Windows Recall is more than a bad flashback
AI + ML27 Aug 2024 | 112
UK monopoly police launch full blown probe of Amazon's Anthropic tie-up
Poor cloud titans, just trying to give a helping hand to AI startups valued at billions of dollars
AI + ML09 Aug 2024 | 5
HPE's $14B bid for Juniper waved through by UK regulator
Probe began in June and was over by August, no need for corporate lobbying (you hearing this Microsoft?)
Networks07 Aug 2024 | 4
Google: We're still working to defeat Microsoft's 'anticompetitive' cloud policy
Yesterday's settlement between MS and Euro cloud providers shouldn't 'fool' you, says Alphabet arm's cloud boss
PaaS + IaaS11 Jul 2024 | 16
Microsoft avoids formal antitrust EC probe over abusive licensing claims by settling case with CISPE
Pays 'lump sum,' setting up new Azure Stack for hosters and more but some concerned about the private deal
PaaS + IaaS10 Jul 2024 | 5
Atos's UK auditor raises 'material uncertainty' about future
Looming debt repayments and stalling restructure talks cause for concern
Public Sector27 Jun 2024 | 22
EU accuses Microsoft of antitrust violations for bundling Teams with O365
Statement of Objections sent to Redmond HQ following probe that began July 2023
SaaS25 Jun 2024 | 23
Half of Dell US staff reportedly opted for remote work
Reduced promotion prospects for those involved, and some already eyeing up the exit route
On-Prem20 Jun 2024 | 22
Brit watchdog gnawing on HPE's $14B buy of cable giant Juniper Networks
Invites comments from rivals and customers at start of merger probe
Networks19 Jun 2024 | 10
Kyndryl and Apollo Global linked to bid for DXC Technology
Creating economies of scale by merging ever-shrinking infrastructure services businesses
On-Prem12 Jun 2024 | 7
PC makers hopeful that Chromebook refresh cycles about to kick in
Kids can be rough despite efforts to keep budget computers out of landfill
Personal Tech11 Jun 2024 | 15
Support, don't micromanage, say researchers who find WFH intensified 'anxiety' in some
Feeling empowerment and autonomy at work reportedly key when toiling remotely
Offbeat11 Jun 2024 | 37
Norway's sovereign wealth fund aims to zap Musk's monster Tesla pay deal
Concerned about size of award given 'performance triggers' and 'dilution'
Offbeat10 Jun 2024 | 49
Michael Dell lends support to bid for Everton Football Club
Texan Mick set to become honorary blue Scouser if winning bid hits back of the net
Bootnotes10 Jun 2024 | 6
HP CEO: Printed pages are down 20% since pandemic
And customers are sweating their hardware assets for longer
Personal Tech07 Jun 2024 | 58
Microsoft expects further concessions for Teams amid EC antitrust probe
Despite unbundling video and chat app from Office, Redmond 'committed to find a resolution to regulators' concerns'
Applications05 Jun 2024 | 8
HPE Q2 sales rise was brought to you by the letters A and I
Shipments of servers used for artificial intelligence jump more than 100% to $900M, share price up double digits
AI + ML05 Jun 2024 |
Will Windows drive a PC refresh? Everyone's talking about AI
As Lenovo says it'll cram hybrid AI into multiple devices, CIOs and analysts remain unconvinced
AI + ML28 May 2024 | 69
EMEA enterprise folks scrutinize deals more closely – and it's hurting Workday
Pesky 'macro' stuff forces SaaS biz to yank revenue forecast, share price plunges double digits
SaaS24 May 2024 | 3
BT delays deadline for digital landline switch off date
Telco told they must protect vulnerable in race to turn off Public Switched Telephone Network
Networks21 May 2024 | 110
Oh Sonos! App update borks users' favorite features and worse
Blind customers complain they've been forgotten in rollout of latest UI
Personal Tech20 May 2024 | 52
UK competition cops say Microsoft's stake in Mistral is not a merger
Watchdog drops official probe but IT giant's deal with Inflection AI and Amazon's with Anthropic still in play
AI + ML17 May 2024 | 1
Nvidia chief Huang given 60% pay increase amid AI hysteria
After a smashing fiscal '24, we're surprised he didn't get more
Systems16 May 2024 | 11
Tax helpline callers left on hold for nearly eight centuries
HMRC forgot to tell Brits about its digital support channels
Public Sector16 May 2024 | 32
HR expert says biz leaders scared RTO mandates lead to staff attrition
So why not drop the policy? Productivity bias or productivity paranoia perhaps
On-Prem16 May 2024 | 111
Infineon trims financial forecast amid order slowdown
Chipmaker outlines plans to save hundreds of millions and, hey presto, share price magically jumps
Systems07 May 2024 |
Tech industry sheds some light on the planet's situation via LinkedIn
Comment Kyndryl exec ponders 'fragility of the planet,' as Intel and Amazon offer advice
Offbeat01 May 2024 | 14
Tesla misses the mark on all fronts in quarter of chaos
Who cares that net profit slid 55%? Not Wall Street
Personal Tech24 Apr 2024 | 85
UnitedHealth admits IT security breach could 'cover substantial proportion of people in America'
That said, good ol' American healthcare system so elaborately costly, some are forced to avoid altogether
Cyber-crime23 Apr 2024 | 13
Don't rent out that container ship yet: CIOs and biz buyers view AI PCs with some caution
Risky bet? Premium price with 'no demonstrable benefits'? It doesn't sound like an order avalanche
Personal Tech23 Apr 2024 | 26
IT consultant-cum-developer in court over hiding COVID-19 loan
Syzmon Jastrzebski bagged six figures, money written off as he's left the country
Software22 Apr 2024 | 43
Some smart meters won't be smart at all once 2/3G networks mothballed
UK reckoning with prospect of millions of homes with obsolete hardware
Networks19 Apr 2024 | 282
Google laying off staff again and moving some roles to 'hubs,' freeing up cash for AI investments
Restructure of finance teams will see some leave, and other roles created in Mexico City, Bangalore, and US cities
Off-Prem18 Apr 2024 | 9
World is finally buying more phones and prices are rising
Someone forgot to tell Apple and Samsung as Chinese brands rebound
Personal Tech15 Apr 2024 | 14
Microsoft hiring Inflection team triggers interest from EU's antitrust chief
All sorts of levers being pulled to lure AI developers from here, there, everywhere
AI + ML05 Apr 2024 | 4
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