Qualcomm closes Alphawave Semi deal to bolster artificial intelligence data center push

Qualcomm has completed its acquisition of Alphawave Semi ahead of schedule, folding the high-speed connectivity specialist into its expanding artificial intelligence data center strategy and putting Alphawave’s chief executive in charge of its data center business.

Artificial Intelligence commerce platforms poised to reshape retail by 2026

Major cloud and commerce providers are rolling out new Artificial Intelligence capabilities that aim to make retail experiences more personalized, efficient, and governed across the US, Europe, the Gulf, and India. Recent launches from Amazon, Google, Microsoft, Salesforce, Adobe, Shopify, Stripe, Klarna, BigCommerce, and commercetools indicate a shift toward Artificial Intelligence native commerce stacks by 2026.