Helen Laidlaw

Helen Laidlaw

IT Systems Analyst
Helen Laidlaw is a tech expert specializing in IT security, networking, and development. Helen provides comprehensive insights into securing digital assets, crafting efficient software solutions, and optimizing network performance. Covering a wide variety of technical topics, she employs an accessible communication style, lending her content as an indispensable resource for anyone trying to navigate the complexities of modern technology.
Oracle's AI Ambitions Threatened by Funding Gap
Infrastructure Oracle's AI Ambitions Threatened by Funding Gap

In a high-stakes race to build the future of AI, Oracle has committed to a staggering $156 billion data-center expansion. Yet, this ambition is colliding with a harsh financial reality, as reports emerge of financing struggles, potential workforce reductions, and unconventional funding strategies.

Will Power Shortages Derail Europe's AI Future?
Networking Operations Will Power Shortages Derail Europe's AI Future?

The continent's ambitious drive to become a global artificial intelligence powerhouse is colliding head-on with the finite and increasingly strained capacity of its energy infrastructure, creating a pivotal moment that will define its digital sovereignty for decades to come. Europe's data center

What if You Never Had to Buy Network Hardware Again?
Infrastructure What if You Never Had to Buy Network Hardware Again?

The traditional cycle of purchasing, managing, and eventually replacing enterprise network hardware has long been a significant financial and operational burden for businesses of all sizes, demanding substantial upfront capital and a constant race against technological obsolescence. This

How Do You Bridge the Data Center Power Gap?
Infrastructure How Do You Bridge the Data Center Power Gap?

The digital heartbeat of the global economy relies on a constant flow of electricity, yet a momentary flicker is all it takes to trigger a cascade of system failures with devastating financial consequences. In the world of data centers, the distinction between a five-second power loss and a

Next Gen Network Launches to Tackle Security Talent Gap
AI & Trends Next Gen Network Launches to Tackle Security Talent Gap

In a decisive move to combat the widening skills shortage across the security, safety, and integration sectors, a groundbreaking initiative has been established to cultivate the next wave of industry professionals. The Next Gen Network, introduced during the prominent Safety & Security Event Series

Will Hybrid IoT Redefine Canadian Connectivity?
Networking Operations Will Hybrid IoT Redefine Canadian Connectivity?

Canada's immense and often rugged geography has long presented a formidable challenge to maintaining consistent digital connectivity, creating a significant barrier for industries operating far from urban centers. A groundbreaking development from Terrestar Solutions Inc., the nation’s only

Is This a Truce in the US-China AI Chip War?
Security & Performance Is This a Truce in the US-China AI Chip War?

A Strategic Pause or a Genuine Thaw? In a move that has sent ripples through the global technology sector, China has begun issuing limited approvals for the sale of Nvidia's advanced ##00 AI processors to its leading tech companies. This unexpected policy shift marks a potential turning point in

Why Does Cisco See 2026 as AI's Turning Point?
Security & Performance Why Does Cisco See 2026 as AI's Turning Point?

With artificial intelligence now deeply embedded in the enterprise landscape, the conversation has shifted from theoretical potential to the practical realities of large-scale implementation. During its recent AI Summit, technology giant Cisco articulated a clear vision for the industry,

What Makes AI Hardware Truly Field-Ready?
Networking Operations What Makes AI Hardware Truly Field-Ready?

The proliferation of artificial intelligence into critical sectors such as smart city management and industrial automation has created an urgent demand for computing platforms that can operate far from the pristine conditions of a laboratory. While developer kits based on powerful platforms like

NSA Unveils Zero Trust Blueprint for Federal Cybersecurity
Security & Performance NSA Unveils Zero Trust Blueprint for Federal Cybersecurity

In a decisive move to overhaul the nation's digital defenses against increasingly sophisticated adversaries, the National Security Agency has released a landmark two-phase framework designed to guide federal agencies and defense contractors toward a fundamentally new security paradigm. Unveiled

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