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.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is an RFID wallet? Protecting your data in the digital age
In an era where technology permeates every aspect of our lives, protecting personal information has become increasingly vital. One technology service designed to safeguard our data is the RFID wallet. This smart accessory offers enhanced security against digital theft, combining…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Unveiling RFID cards: Revolutionising access and identification
Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) cards are revolutionising the way we access secure areas, track inventory, and identify individuals. These cards, embedded with tiny microchips and antennas, use radio waves to communicate with RFID readers. This technology, though seemingly…
Global Cloud Services
Understanding CASBs: Essential tools for cloud security
A Cloud Access Security Broker (CASB) is a vital security tool designed to address the challenges associated with cloud computing. As businesses increasingly adopt cloud services for their flexibility and scalability, ensuring the security of sensitive data and maintaining…
Global Cloud Services
SASE explained: Redefining network security and connectivity
Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) is an emerging framework that redefines the way network security and connectivity are managed in the digital era. Coined by Gartner in 2019, SASE integrates wide-area networking (WAN) and network security services into a single, cloud-native…
Global National Telecom
The dawn of 5G SA: Revolutionising connectivity and beyond
In the realm of telecommunications, the term 5G has become synonymous with the future. Yet, beneath the surface of this ubiquitous buzzword lies a critical distinction that defines the true essence of 5G: 5G Standalone (SA). Unlike its Non-Standalone (NSA) counterpart, which…
Leaders
Decoding 5G NSA: The bridge to the future of connectivity
The race towards 5G has been electrifying, promising unprecedented speeds and connectivity. But amidst the buzz, have you wondered what 5G Non-Standalone (NSA) actually is? This intriguing phase in our telecommunications evolution is not just a technical nuance; it’s a strategic…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel’s current market struggles and efforts to turn around it
OUR TAKERecently, Intel has faced significant challenges, including a forecast of quarterly revenue below estimates and a 20% drop in its share price in premarket trading. If the recent losses hold, Intel’s market capitalisation would fall to about $100 billion, making it worth…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Analysts expect the new AI features to help reinvigorate iPhone sales
OUR TAKEThe decline in iPhone sales is significant because the iPhone is a major revenue driver for Apple, and any sustained drop can impact the company’s overall financial health and market position. So Apple’s AI strategy and its impact on iPhone sales are crucial for the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
EU’s sweeping AI law comes into effect officially
The EU’s pioneering AI law is now in effect worldwide, focusing on ethical AI use, accountability, and transparency within the region.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google introduces Gemini-powered features for Chrome desktop
OUR TAKEIntegrating advanced AI capabilities into web browsing not only streamlines user searches but also transforms the way people interact with digital content. The addition of natural language queries and product comparisons will make Chrome a more powerful tool for everyday…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple’s Vision Pro 2 may get a display upgrade with tandem OLED
OUR TAKEThe Vision Pro 2’s potential use of tandem OLED technology highlights Apple’s commitment to enhancing user experience through advanced displays. This move aligns with Apple’s tradition of integrating advanced tech without drastic price increases, maintaining their…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Amazon sues Nokia over cloud computing patents
OUR TAKE The legal battle between Amazon and Nokia highlights the competitive and highly litigious nature of the tech industry, particularly in the rapidly evolving cloud computing sector. This case underscores the importance of intellectual property in maintaining technological…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple upgrades iPhone AI, faces challenges by Chinese market
OUR TAKEApple’s recent earnings report shows that iPhone sales outperform expectations despite a drop in sales in China, with the company’s investment in AI technology seen as a key factor in attracting consumers. Apple expects iPhone sales to continue to grow in the future…
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI music startup Suno admits using copyrighted songs in AI training
OUR TAKERIAA has filed a lawsuit against two music-generation startups, Udio and Suno, which the RIAA accuses of using copyrighted music without permission to train their AI models. Suno admits to the behaviour in court documents but claimed that it was lawful on the basis of the…
Asia-Pacific Institutional
The EU’s AI Act is a new starting point for global regulation
OUR TAKEThe EU’s AI Act goes into effect on 1 August 2024, marking the implementation of the world’s first comprehensive regulation of AI applications. The Act adopts a risk-based approach, categorising AI applications into low/no risk, high risk and limited risk, with…
Leaders
Nintendo’s Q1 profit falls 71% amid declining Switch sales
Nintendo sold 2.1 million Switch units in Q1, down from 3.91 million a year earlier, while maintaining its annual forecast of 13.5 million units.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nissan and Honda unite for next-gen software platform
Nissan and Honda have announced a joint venture to research the next-gen software platform, as stated in their joint declaration on Thursday. The two companies have also signed a memorandum to enhance their strategic alliance, first announced in March, with a commitment to…
North America Institutional Trends
US court halts Biden administration to restore net neutrality rules
US court suspended the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) attempt to re-implement net neutrality rules established in 2015. The court found that broadband service providers are likely to prevail in the upcoming legal dispute and has scheduled oral arguments on the topic…
Companies
ARIN to enhance security services with RPKI and IRR Integration
OUR TAKEARIN aims to implement new features in a software update to enhance the integration of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Route Registration (IRR) routing security services. These enhancements are based on feedback from the 20 September 2023…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over canceled X deal
OUR TAKE Lemon was fired by CNN in April 2023 after he made sexist comments on-air about then-presidential candidate Nikki Haley, and Variety magazine reported on his behind-the-scenes behavior during his 17-year tenure at CNN. Lemon’s spokesperson said at the time that the…