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.
Europe and Middle East Datacenter
BGO to create Europe’s largest renewable-driven data centre
Increased demand for computing power for AI is fueling investments from major users such as Microsoft, Meta, and Amazon.
Global Cloud Services
5 reasons redundancy is crucial in cloud operations
OUR TAKEFor any organisation leveraging cloud technology, understanding and implementing redundancy is essential to tapping into the full potential of cloud computing, ensuring that their operations are secure, resilient, and scalable.–Jinny Xu, BTW reporter One crucial tactic…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: June 6, 2024
Nvidia has overtaken Apple to become the world’s second-most valuable company, with a staggering market valuation of $3.012 trillion.
Companies
Tesla to spend up to $4B on Nvidia hardware
OUR TAKETesla’s substantial investment in Nvidia hardware reflects the growing importance of AI in the automotive industry. By enhancing its AI capabilities, Tesla aims to reduce costs and improve vehicle safety and efficiency. This move could position Tesla at the forefront of…
Global Cloud Services
Google lays off at least 100 jobs across its cloud unit
The affected roles in the company include sales, operations, engineering, consulting, and “go to market” strategy.
Global Cloud Services
Users are creating hateful songs with AI music generators
The hateful songs created with the help of AI music generators may become the powerful tools for hate groups and political warfare.
Companies
Microsoft to invest $3.2B in Swedish cloud AI
Microsoft plans to deploy 20,000 advanced GPUs in Sweden to enhance AI applications, using Nvidia processors.
Global Cloud Services
Why Google’s AI overviews often go wrong
Google has been making technical improvements to fix the issue, but inherent limitations of AI systems remain.
Global Cloud Services
AI forecast the Premier League champion, but was it just luck?
While AI accurately predicted some of the results, there are also results going against its prediction, including Aston Villa and Burnley.
Africa Cloud Services
Microsoft restructures Azure team, lays off hundreds
Despite the layoffs, Microsoft remains dedicated to investing in its Azure platform and maintaining its competitive edge.
North America Cloud Services
Are self driving cars a good or bad idea?
It is generally believed that science and technology are double-edged swords, and autonomous vehicles are no exception.
Global Cloud Services
Dell shares drop as heavy AI investments expected to dent margin
Heavy investments in AI hardware are having negative impact on the American profit margins and it is seeking for growth.
Global Cloud Services
Are self-driving cars better for the environment?
Self-driving cars can reduce fuel consumption by optimising driving patterns, leading to lower greenhouse gas emissions.
Global Institutional
Malicious compliance: The hidden rebellion in following rules
It arises from power dynamics, cognitive dissonance, frustration, and sometimes humor, as individuals subtly protest against rigid directives.
Global Cloud Services
Tech giants unite to challenge Nvidia with new AI standard
Specifications for the new standard will be available in the third quarter of 2024 to companies joining the UALink Consortium.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
5 disadvantages of Medium Earth Orbit (MEO)
MEO satellites suffer significant signal attenuation compared to LEO satellites due to their higher altitude.
Global Cloud Services
When was the first AI robot made?
Until the 1960s, robots were largely fictional until Charles Rosen and his team at SRI International began pioneering real advancements.
Africa Regional ISP
2Africa: The world’s longest subsea cable
The “2Africa” subsea cable holds the title of the longest subsea cable in the world. Spanning an astonishing 45,000 kilometres, this cable system is designed to connect 33 countries across Africa, Europe, and Asia. When completed, it will be longer than the circumference of the…
Global Cloud Services
How 3D internet works: Key technologies and applications
The 3D internet relies on advanced 3D modeling and animation tools, spatial computing, blockchain for secure transactions and NFTs.
Companies
OpenAI partners with Vox and The Atlantic, as media continues to sell content to AI models
The joint deal provides OpenAI with more resources for finding credible content to train algorithms and provide information for chatbots.