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Global Cloud Services Trends
Pro-crypto Trump drives split between bitcoin, global equities
OUR TAKEThe recent divergence between bitcoin and global equities has been striking, largely influenced by Donald Trump’s shifting stance on cryptocurrencies. As the 2024 presidential election approaches, Trump’s adoption of a pro-crypto position has seemingly decoupled Bitcoin’s…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
NTT Data and DCConnect unveil Indonesia’s first cloud automation project
OUR TAKEThe collaboration between NTT Data and DCConnect is more than a technological milestone; it’s a practical revolution for Indonesia’s digital economy. This cloud automation project will streamline operations, reduce costs, and improve service reliability, providing…
Global Institutional Trends
TruDoc and e& enterprise partner to transform MENA healthcare communications
The engageX solution enhances patient engagement across channels, ensuring secure, innovative healthcare communication with HIPAA compliance.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta releases powerful Llama 3.1 AI model for free, sparking debate
OUR TAKE Meta’s decision to release Llama 3.1 for free demonstrates a bold move in the AI industry, challenging the prevailing closed-source approaches and potentially reshaping the landscape of AI development and deployment. This open model could drive innovation but also raises…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK school is warned for illegally using facial-recognition technology
OUR TAKEChelmer Valley High School has been given a formal warning by the data protection regulator for using facial-recognition technology without a data protection impact assessment (DPIA) and without students’ clear agreement. This incident highlights the importance of strict…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tesla faces 5-year low in profit margins amid price cuts
Tesla’s Q2 2024 profit margin hit a five-year low at 14.6%, missing estimates, with net income falling to $1.48 billion.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Baidu’s robotaxi ambition draws sceptics after brief stock rally
OUR TAKE Baidu faces scepticism as it aggressively expands its Apollo Go robottaxi service in China, especially after expanding to Wuhan. Despite a temporary spike in share prices, the market remains cautious and quickly returned to previous levels, with analysts downgrading the…
North America Cloud Services Trends
US court upholds FCC’s approval of SpaceX’s Starlink expansion
A US appeals court upheld the FCC’s decision to approve SpaceX’s satellite deployment plan, rejecting DISH Network and DarkSky challenges.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Visa blocks $40B in fraudulent transactions in 2023 with advanced tech
OUR TAKEVisa’s fraud-fighting feats are like hiring an army of digital Sherlock Holmes. Blocking 80 mil fraud transactions. That’s like catching a wave of thieves trying to steal from every other beach in the world. But with 10 Bintech upgrades and 500M on AI, it’s clear Visa’s…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Alphabet to invest $5B in Waymo to expedite auto-driving market
OUR TAKEAlphabet dropping $5 billion on Waymo is a bold move. It’s like Tesla’s Elon Musk doubling down on Cybertruck production, but in the world of self-driving. The fact that Waymo’s already ferrying 50K rides a week is impressive, but this injection of cash could really…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Trump’s digital comeback: Facebook and Instagram lift ban
Meta said Friday it lifts restrictions on Trump’s Facebook and Instagram accounts ahead of the Republican convention. These platforms are key tools for Trump’s political advocacy and fundraising.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Alphabet’s revenue boosts by cloud computing, search ads
OUR TAKEAlphabet’s second quarter revenue reached $71.36 billion, exceeding expectations due to robust demand for cloud computing and search advertising. A key contributor to this success was the profitability of Google Cloud, which reported a profit of $1.17 billion. Despite…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
AI for breast cancer diagnosis: A new era of precision and efficiency
OUR TAKEThis AI tool aims to improve patient experience and quality of care by analysing breast biopsy samples to increase the accuracy and efficiency of pathologists in diagnosing breast cancer.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What happened Doctors at Peterborough City Hospital in the UK…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Kroger orders Ocado’s latest automated warehouse technologies
Ocado’s U.S. partner Kroger orders advanced automated technologies for its warehouse network, enhancing efficiency and productivity.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cybersecurity firm Wiz scraps $23B merger agreement with Google
Israeli cybersecurity startup Wiz ended acquisition talks with Google-parent Alphabet for a $23 billion deal, choosing to focus on an initial public offering.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Boeing-owned Wisk aims for pilotless air-taxi launch by 2030s
Wisk Aero, owned by Boeing, plans to introduce a fully autonomous air-taxi service “later in the decade” and is currently seeking regulatory approval.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Reddit strikes deals with sports leagues to boost ad revenue
Reddit partners with major sports leagues to boost ad revenue, reporting a 48% Q1 revenue increase and expects an adjusted profit in Q2.
Global Cloud Services Trends
CrowdStrike shares plummet 13% after global cyber outage
CrowdStrike shares dropped 13% after a software update caused a global cyber outage. Analysts downgraded the stock, affecting its financial outlook.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google moves away from plan to drop ad cookies for Chrome users
OUR TAKE Google has taken a new direction in managing user privacy on its Chrome browser. Instead of eliminating third-party cookies, which are central to digital marketing, Google is introducing a choice-based system that allows users to control their privacy settings.This pivot…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Bitcoin ETF inflows top $3B in four-week period
OUR TAKEBitcoin ETFs saw a notable surge in inflows last week, attracting $1.27 billion as the price of the cryptocurrency hit its highest level in over a month. This inflow marks the fourth consecutive week of positive investment, with more than $3.1 billion accumulated over…