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Within the Primary Domain facet, Technology intelligence groups reporting by primary domain so readers can follow a focused area of internet infrastructure, governance, connectivity markets, or digital capital. The page brings together related articles, public evidence, institutions, companies, people, regional exposure, operating dependencies, and market context that may otherwise sit across separate category pages. It explains the domain, the likely actor class, the market or governance context, and the source material readers should use when comparing signals. Operators, analysts, and governance readers can see how the same domain appears across events, profiles, market shifts, public-source evidence, regional dependencies, and longer-cycle infrastructure decisions over time.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
China surges ahead in generative AI adoption
China has emerged as the global leader in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, a recent survey shows.
Companies
Samsung wins its first 2nm chip deals with PFN
Samsung Electronics announced its first order for 2-nanometre chip manufacturing from the Japanese AI company Preferred Networks (PFN).
Global Cloud Services
Corning revises Q2 sales forecast with better sales
Corning has raised its second-quarter core sales forecast to $3.6 billion, up from the previous estimate of $3.4 billion.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
US sanctions force China chipmakers to focus on older-generation designs
The EU has started a consultation with the semiconductor industry to evaluate China’s increased production of older-generation chips.
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Top tech news stories today: July 9, 2024
Fintech 1. The German government owns around $2 billion in bitcoin — and it’s freaking out crypto investors For weeks now, Germany’s government has been selling hundreds of millions of dollars worth of bitcoin — and it’s been a key factor behind the cryptocurrency’s intense…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Would you pay $280,000 for a robot like this?
OUR TAKEWhile the technological marvel of these bionic robots is undeniable, it raises some disturbing questions about our future. Are we ready to accept machines that can simulate human emotions so convincingly? What happens to genuine human interactions when we start relying on…
North America Institutional Trends
AI deals break a record for US VC funding
The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Huawei Cloud CEO: AI leadership unhindered by chip shortage
Huawei’s Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising innovation in cloud computing to maintain AI leadership.
Companies
Upward-facing disaster: My #1 personal gripe with Huawei laptops
OUR TAKE Huawei products have a massive following in China. The company initially focused on manufacturing smartphones but has since expanded to include a variety of electronic products such as tablets, smartwatches, and computers. Whenever a new product is launched, it’s…
Global Cloud Services
Samsung’s profit soars 1,500% amid AI-driven chip demand
OUR TAKEThe recent surge in Samsung’s profits, driven by the AI boom, reflects a broader trend of technological integration reshaping industries. This development is both exciting and a reminder of the relentless pace of innovation that continues to shape our world. While the…
Companies
AI frenzy boosts Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold
Samsung Electronics has reported a 13-fold increase in its second-quarter profit, fueled by robust demand for AI technology and the rebound in memory chip prices.
Companies
Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain research centres
OUR TAKE In addition to funding research, NITDA supports Nigerian startups to develop products using emerging technologies. The agency plans to create innovation sandboxes to help startups develop use cases, build businesses, and bring products to market.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes
LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.
Companies
MTN plans to build the largest data centre in West Africa
OUR TAKE MTN Group is South Africa’s largest telecommunications operator, founded in 1994, and currently operates in 21 countries across Africa and the Middle East.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened According to multiple reports, MTN is planning to build its largest West…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Social media marketing trends in Malaysia: Shinjiru’s key insights for 2024
In Malaysia, the landscape of social media marketing is continually evolving, presenting both challenges and opportunities for businesses aiming to maintain a competitive edge. As we anticipate the trends shaping 2024, it’s evident that several key developments are set to…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
AI coding startup Magic seeks $1.5B valuation in new funding
OUR TAKE The Magic AI model is able to understand and process a large number of contexts simultaneously thanks to an innovative design that goes beyond the traditional Transformer model commonly used in large language models such as OpenAI’s GPT model.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…
Companies
3 ways to build your own AI model
Crafting your own AI model offers a host of benefits. Data analysts can tailor predictions to incorporate domain-specific knowledge, and they can fine-tune models to meet the ever-evolving needs of the business. Building an AI model also unleashes creativity, empowering builders…
Global Cloud Services
AI-focused tech firms see their market values surge in June
OUR TAKEWith the popularisation and application of AI technology, the demand for high-performance computing chips will continue to grow, providing a broad market space for chip manufacturers. Microsoft, Apple and other technology giants will continue to make efforts in the second…
North America Cloud Services
Northern Data’s AI IPO looks set to hit $16 billion
Northern Data AG is exploring a U.S. initial public offering of its artificial intelligence (AI) cloud computing and data center unit ata valuation of up to $16 billion.
Companies
Amazon offers double credit to startups built on AWS
OUR TAKEAmazon is best known for its massive online retail business, and most of its profits come from its AWS business, which it launches in 2006, long before the emergence of rivals Microsoft and Google. AWS is the market leader, with revenue of $25 billion in the first…