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Event
Within the Content Type facet, Event intelligence gathers BTW.MEDIA articles that share the same editorial format, helping readers compare briefings, profiles, risk notes, market analysis, and event coverage without mixing different kinds of evidence. The page explains how this content type frames internet infrastructure events, company movements, governance decisions, operational signals, and public evidence across the site. Readers can compare which actors or infrastructure systems appear most often, how source quality changes interpretation, and whether the material is a durable profile, a time-sensitive event, a strategic market signal, or a governance development. The result is a useful search page for operators, investors, customers, analysts, and policy stakeholders who need to understand the consequence, timing, and evidence behind similar article formats.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple’s China smartphone shipments drop 6.7% as Huawei surges
OUR TAKE Huawei made a comeback in high-end smartphones in defiance of U.S. sanctions last August. Huawei Mate 60 Pro became the world’s first smartphone to support satellite calls, the new Kirin chip, faster 5G network speed instantly detonated the entire market, and appeared in…

North America Cloud Services Trends
WhatsApp surpasses 100M monthly active users in US
OUR TAKEZuckerberg’s WhatsApp bragging is like saying, “Hey, we’re huge in the land of texts!” But look, over half those U.S. texters are on iPhones. Apple’s got a grip, but WhatsApp’s trying to make a splash. They’re all over Times Square and TV, even got “Modern Family” gang…

North America Institutional Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 26, 2024
Fintech 1. U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase adds three board members, including OpenAI executive U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added three new members to its board of directors, including an executive from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, as the company steps up its efforts to sway…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta oversight board calls for stricter rules on AI-Generated pornography
OUR TAKEThe oversight board of Meta has issued a directive to the company and emphasised the need for clearer and more comprehensive guidelines regarding the management of AI-generated pornography. This stance reflects a broader societal debate on the responsibilities of tech…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Software and AI demand drive IBM’s growth despite consulting drop
OUR TAKE IBM’s strong performance in the AI and software sectors underscores the growing demand for AI technologies and solutions. Despite challenges in consulting, the company’s strategic focus on AI positions it well for future growth. — Zoey Zhu, BTW reporter What happened IBM…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI brings Judy Garland’s voice to life in new audiobook feature
OUR TAKE ElevenLabs’ introduction of AI-generated voice-overs from deceased celebrities represents a major advancement in technology and media. By incorporating voices like Judy Garland’s into their new Reader app, ElevenLabs is setting a new precedent in how we can experience…

Global Cloud Services Trends
MIT unveils a new way to simulate training for home robots
OUR TAKEMIT CSAIL has developed a new method for training domestic robots utilising an iPhone to scan the home environment and upload it into a virtual simulation. By performing millions of practice sessions in the virtual world, the robot is able to improve its skills without…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Mistral launches new generation of flagship AI model Large 2
OUR TAKEMistral’s Large 2, though with fewer parameters (123 billion), it offers superior performance in these areas compared to Meta’s recent launch. Mistral focuses on reducing Large 2’s hallucination problems, training it to be more insightful in its responses. The company…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Jean Pierre Mustier becomes Atos’ 5th CEO in 2 years
OUR TAKEChallenged by plummeting market values and financial distress, Atos has taken decisive steps to stabilise and drive the company back on track with the appointment of experienced Jean Pierre Mustier as its new CEO. Mustier’s appointment highlights the company’s urgent need…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record profits on AI chip boom
OUR TAKESK Hynix experiences a significant surge in profits due to the booming demand for AI-related technologies, yet its stock price faces downward pressure as the broader tech sector faltered, reflecting investor concerns over market expectations.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Why is it important to have a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan is essential to protect business continuity and minimise operational downtime during disruptions.

Global Cloud Services Trends
6 critical steps in disaster recovery procedures
Disaster recovery procedures are crucial for ensuring that businesses can quickly resume operations after a disruption.

North America Cloud Services Trends
LGES trims sales goal amid weak EV demand and US election risk
LGES slashes sales targets due to weak EV demand and US election risks, opting to scale back expansions and maximise current capacity. Despite the challenges, LGES shares have seen a rebound, jumping 4.2%. Shares in LGES rival Samsung SDI rose 3%, and SK Innovation, which owns…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
CRED introduces personal finance manager for India’s wealthy
CRED has unveiled CRED Money, designed to assist India’s affluent to manage their finances and obtain a clearer picture of their cash flow. Utilising India’s account aggregator framework, the feature analyses users’ transactions through data science algorithms to provide…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia approves Samsung’s HBM3 for China market GPUs
Nvidia has approved Samsung’s HBM3 chips for use in its H20 GPU, designed for the Chinese market and compliant with U.S. export controls. Samsung is still undergoing testing for Nvidia’s fifth-generation HBM3E chips, with the current approval limited to the HBM3 variant.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Fortifying against chaos: 8 steps to create a disaster recovery plan
A disaster recovery plan requires requires team formation, clear objectives, infrastructure mapping, solution selection, and ongoing review. A disaster recovery plan is essential for business continuity, ensuring operations and data are protected against crises through a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the 8 must-have elements of a disaster recovery plan?
Essential elements include a detailed asset inventory, risk assessment, and clear RTO and RPO objectives for efficient data recovery. A robust plan also encompasses effective communication strategies, partner and vendor coordination, comprehensive backup solutions, defined roles…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft previews Bing generative research
Microsoft has unveiled Bing generative search, a new feature that aims to rival Google’s AI-powered search capabilities. This feature is supported by a combination of AI models, which gather and summarise information from the web in response to search queries.

Global Cloud Services Trends
ServiceNow reports strong sales on expanded product line
OUR TAKESoftware company ServiceNow has reported impressive second-quarter results, with subscription sales up a substantial 23% to $2.54 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The increase reflects robust demand for the company’s expanded suite of AI-powered software tools. By…

Global Institutional Trends
Chinese stocks in worst slump since January as policy hopes fade
OUR TAKEThe recent downturn in the Chinese stock market has caused widespread concern, with the CSI 300 Index falling significantly, losing over 3% in just three days. This decline, the sharpest since January, indicates growing investor concern following the Third Plenum, which…
