Primary Domain
Technology
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
Are EV chargers universal? compatibility and standards
As the EV industry moves towards more unified standards, the convenience and accessibility of EV charging are expected to improve.

Companies
Microsoft and Lumen forge $20M deal to boost AI infrastructure
OUR TAKEMicrosoft and Lumen Technologies are joining forces to supercharge AI workloads. This strategic move by Microsoft, the AI player with significant investments in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is particularly timely. The tech giant has been grappling with data centre capacity…

Asia-Pacific Datacenter
Data centre operator Equinix plans $2B sale of Hong Kong stake
Equinix is considering selling a 25% stake in its Hong Kong data centres, valued at $2 billion, to capitalise on the surge in AI-driven demand.

Global Cloud Services
What types of EV chargers are there?
Electric vehicles (EVs) have emerged as a sustainable alternative to traditional internal combustion engines, with the promise of reduced environmental impact and innovative mobility. An integral part of the EV ecosystem is the variety of charging options available to owners.…

Companies
Mom’s website sues OpenAI for using its data without permission
OUR TAKE Mumsnet’s lawsuit against OpenAI underscores a critical issue in the tech industry: the balance between AI innovation and intellectual property rights. As AI models become more sophisticated, the need for ethical and legal clarity in data usage becomes paramount. This…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Are electric car chargers universal?
The good news for EV owners is that electric chargers are indeed designed to be universal and user-friendly as technology advances. Ensuring secure and efficient charging, the evolution of EV infrastructure paves the way for a promising future in sustainable transport.

Global Cloud Services
5 differences between AC and DC EV chargers
DC chargers are significantly faster and more efficient than AC chargers, making them ideal for quick recharges during long trips.

Companies
Top tech news stories today: July 24, 2024
Fintech 1. US spot ether ETFs make market debut in another win for crypto industry U.S. exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether enjoyed a strong debut on Tuesday, with $1.07 billion of shares changing hands in the products, according to CF Benchmarks, a digital…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
Who is Deepak Pathak? Co-founder & CEO at Skild AI, transforming robotics and AI
Deepak Pathak, a name synonymous with innovation in artificial intelligence and robotics, has become a beacon of inspiration for many. As the Co-Founder and CEO of Skild AI and a faculty member at Carnegie Mellon University (CMU), his journey is a testament to the transformative…

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 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…

Companies
Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M
OUR TAKENearfield Instruments, a Dutch company specialising in metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, recently raised $148 million in a Series C funding round. This investment, led by US-based Walden Catalyst Management and Singapore’s state-owned…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute
OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…

Global Institutional Trends
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment
OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
New development in the Samsung strike: Resuming dialogue
OUR TAKEEmployees from the semiconductor department are leading the strike, which may cause substantial losses for Samsung and the tech industry amid global semiconductor supply chain issues. Samsung’s claim of unaffected production lines is doubtful due to the difficulty of…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
The CIA’s AI strategy: balancing innovation and accountability
OUR TAKELakshmi Raman emphasises that AI working with humans is central to advancing the CIA’s mission. Also, the CIA is actively adopting new technologies, including generative AI, to improve the efficiency of intelligence analysis and address global challenges.-Rae Li, BTW…

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia
CytoReason has secured $80 million investment from OurCrowd, Nvidia, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.

Companies
TSMC forecasts 34% revenue jump soaring to 23.2B in Q3
OUR TAKETSMC’s quarterly financial report anticipate a 34% surge in revenue for the third quarter, fueled by the robust demand for AI. With major players like Apple and NVIDIA relying on them for supplies, TSMC has become a hot commodity amidst the AI boom. However, there’s an…

Companies
CypressTel wins top honour at 2024 cloud-network conference
CypressTel’s SD-WAN solution won the ‘SD-WAN Convergence Innovation Application Award,’ highlighting its excellence and industry leadership.

Companies
Auto startup from ex Tesla CIO hits $4B after Dragoneer deal
OUR TAKETekion Corporation, an automotive technology startup founded by former Tesla CIO Jay Vijayan, has reached a valuation of more than $4 billion following a new $200 million investment from Dragoneer Investment Group. Founded in 2016, the California-based company provides…
