After a multi-year transformation, Zones has evolved from a traditional VAR into a global solutions provider. New CEO Yehia Omar discusses the strategic shift toward cloud, AI, and managed services that positions the company for its next growth phase.
According to CRN, Zones has undergone a drama
New data reveals Apple’s aggressive EU lobbying campaign amid escalating regulatory battles. Tech giants now spend more on EU influence than Big Pharma and automotive industries combined, signaling a high-stakes policy war.
When Microsoft considered investing $1 billion in OpenAI in 2019, Bill Gates warned they’d “burn this billion dollars.” Five years later, that gamble has transformed into a $135 billion stake. The story behind tech’s most controversial partnership.
Researchers have identified the missing piece in understanding electron emission from solids. The discovery of quantum “doorway states” explains why electrons with sufficient energy sometimes remain trapped inside materials.
Scientists have discovered that gut bacteria only activate their CRISPR-Cas immune systems when oxygen levels drop. This explains why decades of lab research missed this crucial defense mechanism operating in our intestines.
Microsoft’s gaming strategy is undergoing a radical transformation. After becoming the largest publisher through the Activision Blizzard acquisition, the company now sees TikTok as its true competition in the battle for consumer attention.
Europe’s political push to simplify sustainability rules collides with market forces already pricing climate risk. Investors and insurers are enforcing climate discipline through capital costs and coverage decisions, creating a fundamental test for European competitiveness.
Cybercriminals are weaponizing artificial intelligence across Africa with devastating effectiveness. Deepfake fraud has nearly tripled while AI-powered phishing achieves click-through rates 4.5 times higher than traditional methods, overwhelming traditional security defenses.
Samsung has begun rolling out the Android 16-based One UI 8 stable update to Galaxy M55 and M55s devices in India. The substantial update brings the latest security patches and features to these mid-range smartphones, demonstrating Samsung’s evolving update strategy.
Google claims sideloading isn’t going away, but new developer verification requirements tell a different story. The policy requiring government ID and fees for all Android apps threatens the platform’s fundamental openness.
