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Africa Institutional Trends
Nigeria imposes $220 million fine on Meta for data and privacy violations
OUR TAKEThe penalty will significantly damage Meta’s reputation. To recover, Meta should not only address the immediate issues but also strategically enhance its global data protection and compliance management, ensuring more stable and compliant business operations in the…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google Pixel’s new series set to launch
OUR TAKEGoogle’s Pixel devices have increasingly asserted their dominance, emerging as the top Android brand in Japan and making notable inroads in North America and Australia. The upcoming Pixel 9 series exemplifies this progress with its advanced hardware and photography…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Mind-reading helmets are now a thing – should we be scared?
OUR TAKE In the X-Men series, Professor Charles’ ability to read minds is often the key to the main characters’ fight and survival. He reads other people’s minds to gain important intelligence on the battlefield, including enemy plans and intentions, which allows the X-Men to…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Eve unveils ‘flying taxi’ prototype with funding coverage until 2027
Eve has unveiled its full-scale “flying taxi” prototype, an electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft set to reshape urban travel. Eve has secured substantial investments and loans, guaranteeing its financial stability and progression towards certification for the eVTOL…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit over data collection
Oracle has agreed to a $115 million settlement over allegations it illegally collected and sold personal data, creating unauthorized “digital dossiers” on millions of people.
Global Cloud Services Trends
MUFG executives face pay cuts due to ‘firewall’ breaches
MUFG cuts CEO and executives’ pay after “firewall” breaches, with CEO’s salary reduced by 30% for several months.
Global Institutional Trends
Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta
OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is DataRobot: Revolutionising machine learning and AI
DataRobot is a game-changer in machine learning and AI, offering a robust platform that automates and simplifies the entire ML lifecycle.
Global Institutional Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Renault CEO calls for a flexible European EV transition timeline
Renault CEO Luca De Meo expressed the need for flexibility in the EV transition timeline due to cost challenges, emphasising that abandoning the objective amid market slowdown would be a strategic error.
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI boom propels TSMC to trillion-dollar club, now 8th globally in market value
OUR TAKEAI is revolutionising the chip industry, with TSMC leading the charge. NVIDIA’s H100 GPU sets the standard in data centres, pushing design boundaries and enhancing devices with NPUs. Key players like NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, Apple, and Intel are driving significant…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Tencent unveils Xingmai 2.0: Advancing AI training amid US restrictions
OUR TAKEThe rapid growth of the AI industry has created data demands that traditional networks can’t support. Tencent’s Xingmai network addresses this with high bandwidth and zero packet loss, enhancing training efficiency. The launch of Xingmai 2.0 amidst US restrictions…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google’s next big reveal: Pixel 9, Gemini, and more this august
OUR TAKEGoogle will be showcasing its highly anticipated Pixel 9 series, which will feature Gemini’s latest AI technology, at an event on 13 August. With new devices such as the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Fold, as well as the launch of Android 15 updates and the smart home category…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Spain arrests pro-Russian hackers in major cybercrime operation
OUR TAKESpanish police have arrested three pro-Russian hackers involved in cyberattacks against NATO countries supporting Ukraine. The arrests, made in Manacor, Huelva, and Seville, underscore the ongoing cyber threat from groups retaliating against anti-Russian actions amidst…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Meta’s reduced role in the 2024 election
OUR TAKEMark Zuckerberg has refused to endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden and said he does not plan to get involved in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in any way. Zuckerberg’s comments come as several influential figures in Silicon Valley, including Tesla boss Elon Musk…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia tailors AI chips for China market under U.S. export controls
OUR TAKEThis movement could help Enflame, which is backed by Chinese companies such as Huawei and Tencent, grab a bigger share of the market for advanced AI processors.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What happened Nvidia is developing a version of its Blackwell family of AI chips, called…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Global outage: CrowdStrike update cripples key services
A defective software update from CrowdStrike caused a global outage disrupting essential services across multiple sectors.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Goo.gl URL shortening service to end by August 2025
OUR TAKEThe closure of Google’s goo.gl, a crucial tool for link shortening and analytics tracking, marks a significant shift for users. Without the ability to create or manage new links, users must seek alternatives, leading to increased migration costs and the need for services…
Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone sells $1.4 billion Vantage Towers stake to pay off debt
OUR TAKE Vodafone’s recent sale of a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion is an example of the company’s strategy to streamline operations and reduce debt. The move is part of a calculated plan led by CEO Margherita Della Valle to exit non-core assets and focus on more…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Tech support scams worsen chaos after global system outage
OUR TAKEPhishing emails and phone calls attempting to steal user information will further damage CrowdStrike’s already tarnished reputation. Despite warnings, some individuals may still fall for these scams. Although CrowdStrike is prepared to spend billions to restore its…