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North America Cloud Services Trends
VinFast decides to postpone its EV plant in US
VinFast, the Vietnamese EV manufacturer, has announced a delay in the launch of its planned $4 billion factory in North Carolina to 2028.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What is network address translation? Details you should know
Network Address Translation is used in networking to remap IP address space, which is essential for managing IP address allocation.

Global Cloud Services Trends
3 recommended secure protocols for network address translation
Network address translation (NAT) facilitates efficient use of IP addresses, enhances security, and provides flexibility in network management.

Global Cloud Services Trends
6 reasons to use network address translation
Network Address Translation (NAT) enables multiple devices on a local network to share a single public IP address.

Global Cloud Services Trends
GitLab explores sale amid rising acquisition interest
GitLab, a cloud-based software development tools provider, is reportedly exploring a sale after attracting acquisition interest.

Global Cloud Services Trends
EU antitrust regulators investigate Google and Samsung’s AI deal
OUR TAKE EU Competition Commissioner Margrethe Vestager sent questionnaires in March to Microsoft, Google, Meta, Facebook, TikTok, and other large tech companies involved in AI collaboration. Previously, Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI sidestepped EU merger rules, and she…

Global Regional ISP Trends
What is IPv6 and What are Its Features?
The internet’s backbone lies in its protocols, and IPv6 emerges as a groundbreaking evolution addressing the shortcomings of IPv4. With the exponential growth of devices and interconnected technologies, the need for an advanced, scalable, and secure protocol became paramount.…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Deel acquires Hofy to launch Deel IT
OUR TAKE Deel’s primary business is processing international payroll and employing employees on behalf of the organisation through one of its local entities. The company also assists in developing contracts that comply with local labor laws, helps workers get health insurance and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Brightfin debuts its Gen Z-focused financial wellness app
OUR TAKE “Spending by Gen Z consumers is expected to increase sixfold by 2030,” PYMNTS Intelligence study states. As incomes rise, financial institutions are developing new products for Gen Z, and 95% of credit unions are committed to increasing Gen Z membership. The launch of…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ukraine Advances AI Drones Amidst War
Ukrainian startups are advancing AI drone technology in the face of Russian conflict, aiming for a strategic edge on the battlefield. Efforts are underway to develop AI drones that can operate independently of human control, reducing vulnerability to Russian electronic jamming.

Companies
German government’s bitcoin sales cause market turmoil
OUR TAKEThe German government’s decision to offload its bitcoin reserves has had a pronounced effect on the cryptocurrency market, shaking investor confidence and triggering a notable price decline. While some view these sales as a pragmatic approach to asset liquidation, others…

Global Cloud Services Trends
HSBC names Georges Elhedery CEO to keep strategic continuity
OUR TAKEHSBC’s decision to promote Georges Elhedery as CEO is a bold move, but also a safe bet. Continuity in leadership can be a double-edged sword. On one hand, it shows stability and trust in the current strategy. But on the other, it could stifle innovation if Elhedery just…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Samsung snags startup Oxford Semantic for smarter devices
OUR TAKESamsung recently acquired Oxford Semantic Technologies, a UK-based AI rising star. It’s a big deal because Oxford Semantic is a pro in knowledge graph technology. Remember when Apple also invested heavily in AI and launched many intelligent features? Samsung’s move is…

Global Cloud Services Trends
IX Telecom: Telecom industry fortifies cybersecurity against rising threats
Increasing importance of cybersecurity Since digital connectivity is integral to our daily lives, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. This is particularly true for the telecommunications industry, which forms a critical part of the infrastructure supporting…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Nokia sees lowest quarterly revenue since 2015 amid 5G slump
OUR TAKENokia, the Finland-based telecommunications and electronics company, reported a sharp decline in second-quarter revenue. The 18% year-on-year fall to $4.9 billion was below analysts’ expectations of $5.22 billion. In response, Nokia is diversifying its business, including…

Global Cloud Services Trends
BlackBerry debuts ‘CylanceMDR Pro’, advancing AI-driven security
BlackBerry, a cybersecurity leader, has introduced CylanceMDR Pro, an advanced managed detection and response service.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google, Microsoft offer Nvidia AI chips to China
Google and Microsoft are sidestepping U.S. sanctions by offering Nvidia’s powerful AI chips to Chinese companies via overseas data centres.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 18, 2024
Fintech 1. Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments Russia should accelerate the creation of infrastructure for payments in cryptocurrencies but carefully weigh the associated risks, its money laundering watchdog said on Wednesday, ahead of a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAI goes ‘Strawberry’, a new reasoning technology
OpenAI is projecting a groundbreaking plan called “Strawberry”, aiming to demonstrate advanced reasoning capabilities in its AI models,

Global Cloud Services Trends
ByteDance vs. EU: The gatekeeper battle lost in Court
The CJEU ruled on 17 July to reject ByteDance’s appeal against the EU’s decision to recognise it as a “gatekeeper”. The court said ByteDance met the DMA’s quantitative criteria of global market capitalisation, the number of users in the EU and the number of years since the…
