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
IBM reports growth in AI bookings, beating earnings estimates
In the second quarter, IBM’s sales grew by 2% to $15.8 billion, with the software division seeing revenues climb by 7% to $6.7 billion, both exceeding analysts’ expectations.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is disaster recovery and how does it work?
Disaster recovery is a subset of business continuity planning, focusing on restoring critical business functions after a disruptive event.
Global Cloud Services
7 key elements of an effective disaster recovery plan
A disaster recovery plan is a set of detailed, documented guidelines that outline a company’s critical assets and explain how the organisation will respond to unplanned incidents.
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What are the goals of a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a meticulously documented strategy that delineates how an organisation will react to and recover from unplanned incidents, enabling the resumption of business operations.
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What is RTP and RPO in disaster recovery?
In a DRP, setting appropriate values for RPO and RTO is fundamental for businesses seeking to minimise data loss and downtime.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Malaysia pushes social media giants to tackle cybercrime
Malaysia’s government has urged social media platforms to intensify efforts against a surge in harmful online content.
Global Cloud Services
Boot-optimised storage solutions: Enhancing system performance
Boot-optimised storage solutions are specialised configurations designed to improve the boot time and performance of computer systems.
North America Institutional
EVs compatible with Tesla chargers: Access and adaptations
The compatibility of non-Tesla EVs with Tesla chargers is an evolving landscape, driven by technological, regulatory, and market factors.
North America Cloud Services
Are all EV chargers the same? EVs’ types and standards
EV chargers are not all the same, varying in connector types, charging speeds, and compatibility with different vehicles.
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.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Taiwanese startup TiSpace aims to launch rocket in Japan
TiSpace, a Taiwanese startup, is poised to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan in early 2025.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK Hynix hits record profit amid AI chip demand surge
SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Key management server: Guardian of a secure digital world
In today’s digital age, data security is one of the important issues that organisations and enterprises must pay high attention to. Key management server (KMS), as a key tool for data security, is increasingly becoming an integral part of organisations. The effective use of KMS…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Quectel expands antenna portfolio for IoT devices with 5G
OUR TAKE Quectel has also added YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas to its portfolio. Both antennas cover 5G NR bands below 6ghz and are compatible with 4G, 3G, 2G and LPWA bands. For those who prioritise GNSS, Quectel has introduced the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A…
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Grayscale’s Ethereum lead at risk as big investors launch ETFs
OUR TAKEGrayscale’s position in the cryptocurrency world is getting increasingly tumultuous. The market went wild when bitcoin ETFs were first approved. Now, with Ethereum ETFs on the rise, Grayscale’s dominant status seems to be tottering. Look at the financial giants like…
Africa Institutional Trends
Mercury cuts services in Ukraine, Nigeria amid compliance shift
OUR TAKEMercury’s move to cut ties with Ukraine amidst their risk-tightening spree feels a bit off-key. It’s not like Ukraine’s been on any sanctions list, and their startup scene’s been buzzing. Reminds me of when PayPal famously froze accounts of foreign freelancers, citing…
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…
Global Cloud Services
Apple Maps goes web-based, challenging Google with new features
OUR TAKEApple’s dropping another bombshell with Apple Maps on the web. It’s like they’re saying, ‘Hey Google, we’re coming for you!’ Remember when Siri first battled Alexa for smart home supremacy? This feels like a similar turf war. With cross-browser compatibility and features…
Global Cloud Services Trends
When the management server fails: A digital disaster
In our hyper-connected, always-on digital world, the management server’s role cannot be overstated. It is the unseen conductor orchestrating the symphony of IT operations, ensuring seamless interactions, optimal performance, and stringent security protocols. But what happens when…
Global Regional ISP Trends
The backbone of digital infrastructure: Server management
In an era where digital transformation is the mantra, the invisible engine that drives this transformation is server management. This often-overlooked aspect of IT is the bedrock upon which modern enterprises stand. But what exactly is server management, and why should you care?…