Impact
Medium
Within the Impact facet, Medium impact intelligence highlights articles where the expected effect level, operational exposure, or decision relevance is comparable. Readers can use the page to separate routine market updates from higher-consequence governance, infrastructure, security, and investment signals that may affect planning, procurement, policy, or customer exposure. The page connects the consequence band to public evidence, related organisations, regional context, operating dependencies, service continuity, competition, investment timing, compliance, and customer risk. It helps readers decide which developments deserve deeper monitoring, which actors are most exposed, and how a signal may affect operations or market planning.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
5 reasons why you should opt in to internet policies
Internet policies shape our online experience in today. Opting in can impact how we interact and navigate the digital landscape.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google snags AI pioneer to boost its models
Google has appointed the co-founder of Character to co-lead its AI project, emphasising its commitment to advancing AI technologies.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SET unites to support flood-affected communities
SET mobilised employees to deliver essential relief packages to flood-affected communities, reinforcing commitment to social responsibility.
Global Cloud Services Trends
3 differences between machine learning and deep learning for neural networks
Understanding neural networks in machine learning Neural networks are computational models inspired by the human brain, consisting of interconnected nodes that process information. In the context of machine learning, neural networks are used to recognise patterns, make…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
A comprehensive overview of internet regulations
In our increasingly digital world, the internet has become a fundamental part of everyday life. However, the vast and open nature of the internet also necessitates a framework of rules and guidelines to ensure its proper functioning and to protect users. This is where internet…
Global Cloud Services Trends
BMW overtakes Tesla in European battery electric vehicle market
OUR TAKE BMW’s recent success in the European BEV market marks a significant shift in the electric vehicle landscape. While Tesla has long dominated this sector, BMW’s ability to surpass Tesla in sales reflects the growing influence of established automakers in the EV space. This…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Chinese firms seek US chips via Amazon cloud
State-linked Chinese entities utilises cloud services from Amazon to gain U.S. AI chips, which they cannot get due to export restrictions
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
EU Parliament faces scrutiny following data breach complaints
NOYB alleges that the EUParliament failed to protect employee personal data, calling for enforcement from the EU Data Protection Supervisor.
Global Institutional Trends
What is an internet policy and why is it important?
Internet policy is essential for a secure digital environment. Comprehensive regulations are also crucial in the digital age.
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Nepal lifts TikTok ban imposed for disrupting social harmony
Nepal’s government decided to lift a ban imposed on the video-sharing app TikTok on the grounds that it disrupts “social harmony”.
Global Cloud Services
10 reasons why artificial intelligence is important in the arts
AI is revolutionising the arts by reshaping creative processes and transforming our perception and engagement with art.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Perplexity AI to launch ads on search platform by fourth quarter
Perplexity AI said it plans to run ads on its AI-powered search platform in the fourth quarter on Thursday.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cruise and Uber announce cooperation to deploy robotaxis
The alliance is the latest change in Cruise’s direction since 2023, when its licence to offer driverless rides in California was suspended.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Infineon agrees to pay $837M in Qimonda transfer dispute
Infineon Technologies has settled a legal dispute with Qimonda’s insolvency administrator, agreeing to pay €753.5 million ($837.2 million).
Companies
ICANN publishes new DNSSEC trust anchor to prepare for 2026
OUR TAKEICANN, the Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers, recently announced an important update in the realm of internet security with the publication of a new DNSSEC (Domain Name System Security Extensions) trust anchor. This update is going to make the DNS, which…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Semiconductor veteran Lip-Bu Tan exits Intel’s board
OUR TAKE Lip-Bu Tan, a semiconductor industry veteran, was brought to Intel two years ago to help the chipmaker make a comeback. Tan, who previously served as executive chair and CEO of Cadence Design Systems, joined Intel’s board in September 2022.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What…
Global Cloud Services Trends
District of Columbia can continue antitrust lawsuit against Amazon
A federal appeals court has decided to reinstate an antitrust lawsuit filed against Amazon in the District of Columbia.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Perplexity AI to bring ads on search platform by year-end
Perplexity AI will launch advertising on its AI-driven search platform by the fourth quarter, monetizing interactions with publisher content.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nepal lifts TikTok ban after app addresses cybercrime concerns
Nepal lifted the TikTok ban following the app’s pledge to cooperate on cybercrime and content issues with local law enforcement.
Global Cloud Services
Can a neural network learn to recognise doodling?
Doodling, a universal activity, meets AI, potentially spawning creative tools and blurring tech and human creativity.