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Global Cloud Services Trends
AI influencer sparks debate in SheerLuxe
OUR TAKEThe debate focuses on the role of AI in fashion and lifestyle magasines and its impact on human workers. SheerLuxe has introduced AI editor Reem as a new member of its team, aiming to use technological innovation to provide personalised content recommendations such as…
Global Institutional Trends
What causes digital divide and how to close it?
Digital divide represents not only disparities in access to technology, but also inequalities in education, economic opportunity, health care, and social inclusion. Addressing the digital divide requires comprehensive strategies to address infrastructure gaps, promote digital…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Some Japanese companies face challenges in using AI
OUR TAKEThe proportion of Japanese companies using AI technology is less than 60%. We can know that some Japanese companies have worries about the use of AI technology. Based on the answers from different Japanese companies, we can summarise both sides of using AI in the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
EU eyes Google-Samsung AI deal for antitrust issues
EU antitrust regulators have initiated an inquiry into whether the GenAI agreement between Google and Samsung restricts competition.
Global Institutional Trends
Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments
OUR TAKERussia is accelerating the development of its cryptocurrency infrastructure to facilitate international payments amid ongoing sanctions, with new legislation due to be considered by parliament on 23 July. The move is aimed at allowing Russian businesses to bypass…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China’s secretive agency backs off aggressive policy
OUR TAKEThe Cyberspace Administration of China (CAC) has recently relaxed some of its stringent regulatory measures, reversing actions that had previously wiped a significant $1 trillion off the market value of Chinese tech stocks. This shift in policy follows aggressive actions…
Global Cloud Services Trends
‘AI laggards’ find favour as Magnificent Seven stocks lose lustre
OUR TAKEInvestors are turning their attention to the “AI laggards”, a group of companies that have exposure to the AI theme but have failed to keep pace with the gains of the biggest AI winners in the first half of the year. This interest has been driven by the view that, after a…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Trump opposes potential TikTok ban: ‘I’m for TikTok’
OUR TAKETikTok and ByteDance are challenging a law that mandates ByteDance to sell its US business, a legal proceeding that could determine whether the app, with over 150 million US users, remains available. Previous attempts to ban TikTok, including one by the Biden…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nikon fields ‘remarkable’ demand for older chip tools in China
OUR TAKENikon is capitalising on a surge in demand for its legacy lithography machines in China, driven by the country’s initiative to build an independent semiconductor supply chain. As US and allied restrictions limit access to the latest chip-making technologies, Chinese…
Global Cloud Services Trends
TSMC raises revenue forecast in confident bet on AI boom
OUR TAKETaiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Company (TSMC), a key player in the global semiconductor industry, has raised its revenue forecast, showing robust confidence amid the ongoing artificial intelligence (AI) boom. As the primary chipmaker for giants such as Apple and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta announces withholding its latest AI model from the EU
OUR TAKEMeta’s decision to withhold the launch of its AI models in the EU due to regulatory uncertainties may impact its competitive edge and create opportunities for competitors. However, it could also drive a revolution in user privacy protection policies within the industry.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei HarmonyOS PC version expected to launch later this year
OUR TAKEThe expansion of HarmonyOS across various devices promises to deliver seamless connectivity and a consistent user experience. This growth not only fosters a thriving ecosystem but also opens up new opportunities for both users and developers.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter…
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI adoption in Japanese companies: Opportunities and obstacles revealed by Reuters survey
OUR TAKERegardless of the stance companies take on AI, the gradual replacement of some jobs by AI has become an inevitable trend. McKinsey’s report, “The Economic Potential of Generative AI,” highlights that AI benefits industries, with value growth concentrated in customer…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Intuitive surgical’s Q2 performance reflects rising demand for surgical robots
OUR TAKEIntuitive Surgical has certainly caught the eye of investors with its report which beats expectations and signals strong market demand for the da Vinci surgical robot. The company’s success story is a testament to the resilience of the medical device industry and the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta eyes stake in maker of Ray-Ban in smart glasses push
OUR TAKEMeta Platforms is negotiating a strategic investment to acquire a 3% to 5% stake in EssilorLuxottica SA, the world’s leading eyewear manufacturer and the brains behind Ray-Ban sunglasses. This acquisition shows Meta’s commitment to expanding into the smart glasses market…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta suspends AI training in Brazil
OUR TAKEMeta’s decision reflects the growing importance of global data privacy and protection regulations on the operations of technology companies. Not only does this incident impact Meta’s AI product development and market expansion plans in Brazil, but it also highlights the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cryptography in cyber security and its application
Cryptography application helps to ensure the security of network communication, data transmission and storage, and is an indispensable part of network security system. As technology evolves and security needs change, cryptography techniques continue to evolve and improve to…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Paytm’s loss widens as regulatory action continues to bite
OUR TAKEPaytm, a popular Indian fintech company, continued to suffer financial setbacks after its net loss doubled to $100 million in the first quarter of the fiscal year. Faced with stringent regulatory measures from the Reserve Bank of India, which almost shut down its banking…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is fingerprinting in cyber security?
In network security, fingerprint recognition is both a defense tool and an attack tool, used by security professionals, administrators, and attackers. It provides valuable insights into the network environment, helps identify vulnerabilities, and enhances the overall security…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft cloud outrage causes widespread public service disruptions
OUR TAKEThis outage underscores the critical importance of reliable cloud infrastructure, as it caused widespread disruptions across multiple sectors, including Frontier Airlines, Amazon, Cox, Sky News, and Thameslink trains in the UK. The timing, coinciding with the busy summer…