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Notes from Tech Show London 2026

Tech Show London 2026 revealed a different side of IT. Much of the floor space focused on data centre infrastructure, with DevOps, AI and security playing smaller roles. The event highlighted an active ecosystem serving mid-enterprise infrastructure rather than hyperscale cloud.

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