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.
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…
Global Cloud Services
The different types of computer vision
AI is a broad topic for research and discussion. This article will cover various types of computer vision, including Image Classification, Entity Localisation, Entity Detection, and Image Segmentation. Which specific type are you interested in? Types of computer vision Computer…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Computer vision in healthcare applications
The research of computer vision, imaging processing and pattern recognition has made substantial progress during the past several decades. Also, medical imaging has attracted increasing attention in recent years due to its vital component in healthcare applications. Investigators…
Global Cloud Services
A short introduction to computer vision
Computer vision is a field of AI that utilises machine learning and neural networks to enable computers and systems to extract meaningful information from digital images, videos, and other visual inputs. This enables them to make recommendations or take actions in response to…
Global Cloud Services
Three game changers: The enigma of the industrial revolution of AI
From enhancing precision to improving efficiency and ensuring safety, AI is the silent powerhouse driving factories toward a smarter future.
Companies
Samsara launches enterprise-grade asset tag
Samsara has announced the launch of Enterprise Asset Tag, designed to meet customer demand for tracking and managing small, high-value assets.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
The future of data transmission: Exploring optical transport networks
The need for rapid and reliable data transmission has never been more critical. Enter the Optical Transport Network (OTN), a technology that is transforming how data is transferred over long distances. 1. What is an optical transport network? Optical Transport Networks (OTN) are…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Globe and Lynk to launch direct-to-device satellite service
OUR TAKE Globe’s expansion strategy underscores its commitment to technological innovation and social responsibility, positioning the telecommunications giant at the forefront of global efforts to achieve universal connectivity.–Revel Cheng, BTW reporter Globe will use Lynk’s…
Global Cloud Services
How Nvidia dominates the AI chip market
The AI industry is advancing at a rapid pace, with breakthroughs in ML and generative AI in the news almost every day. As AI technology develops, AI chips have become essential in creating AI solutions at scale. For example, delivering a modern AI application like facial…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Top 3 AI chip makers in 2024–who are they?
The rise of generative AI has been powered by Nvidia and its advanced GPUs. As demand far outstrips supply, the H100 has become highly sought after and extremely expensive, making Nvidia a trillion-dollar company for the first time. It’s also prompting customers, like Microsoft…
Global Cloud Services
How ChatGPT nearly ruined my best friendship
As a ‘perfect friend’, ChatGPT raises my expectations for my friends, including always being empathic and gentle, pushing them away from me.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
5 insights from Jordan Marotta on bionic arms and robotic thumbs
A five-year-old boy named Jordan Marotta, born without a left hand, has become the youngest person in the world to receive a groundbreaking bionic hero arm. He and his mom were interviewed about the bionic arm and the robotic thumb. Here are 5 insights from their 15-minute…