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 Trends
Google buys stake in BlackRock’s Taiwan solar unit
OUR TAKEGoogle’s goal is to consistently use carbon-free energy wherever it operates. However, the industry’s growing demand for data processing capabilities to power AI has led to a significant rise in carbon emissions. Regions such as Asia Pacific may be more difficult to…

Global National Telecom Trends
Optus uses Ericsson’s 5G interference sensing software
OUR TAKEThe successful pilot of interference sensing technology, which is part of Ericsson’s 5G Advanced portfolio, not only validates the technology’s effectiveness, but also lays a solid foundation for 5G networks to support more diverse and higher quality applications and…

Global Cloud Services
Different types of crypto wallets: A complete guide
At its core, a cryptocurrency wallet is a digital tool that facilitates storing, sending, and receiving cryptocurrencies. Unlike physical wallets, which hold tangible currency, crypto wallets do not store cryptocurrencies. Instead, they manage the essential cryptographic keys…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Crypto wallets vs crypto exchanges: How they compare
Crypto wallets and exchanges are two different things. Crypto exchanges are like online marketplaces where people can buy, sell, and trade crypto. A crypto wallet is a piece of software or hardware that can be used for storing, receiving, and sending crypto. Many exchanges…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Decentralised wallets: Learn about crypto wallets
A decentralised wallet is a type of crypto wallet that specialises in providing easy access to decentralised finance (DeFi) applications. These self-custody wallets give users direct access to their private keys. What is a decentralised crypto wallet? A decentralised wallet is a…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Victims of Weibo’s ‘offensive’ and ‘terrifying’ chatbot form coalition
OUR TAKE Ever since Robert, the Sina Weibo comment bot, started letting his whims fly on his posts, my life has been turned upside down. It went so far as to make some weird and unpredictable comments on people’s posts. As one of the millions of users on Sina Weibo, I’ve always…

Global Cloud Services
Types of crypto wallets: Understanding your best options
A cryptocurrency wallet is a digital wallet that allows users to manage their cryptocurrencies. It’s akin to a digital bank account where you can send, receive, and manage your digital currency. But unlike traditional bank accounts, these wallets can be as diverse as the…

Global Cloud Services Trends
YouTube’s new frontier: Battling AI mimicry for privacy’s sake
YouTube announced in June that users can now request the takedown of AI-generated or synthetic content that mimics their face or voice.

Leaders
Who is Dario Amodei? CEO of Anthropic, AI’s safety guard
Claude AI is a sophisticated AI platform designed to elevate human-computer interactions while upholding the highest ethical standards.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Dive into Claude, the AI breakthrough that’s turning heads
Claude AI was developed by Anthropic, an AI research and safety company dedicated to creating safe, interpretable AI systems.

Global Cloud Services
Robotaxis: Are autonomous taxis our future?
Can we imagine a world where hailing a cab means summoning a driverless vehicle? This futuristic vision is quickly becoming a reality as major companies pour resources into developing robotaxi technology. But is the idea of a robotaxi truly feasible? 1. The current state of…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is building robotaxis?
The future of transport is arriving faster than many of us expected, and robotaxis are at the forefront of this revolution. But who exactly is building these autonomous marvels? The answer involves a mix of tech giants, start-ups, and collaborative efforts with governments. Let’s…

Global Cloud Services
I discovered Nintendo as a 20-year-old, and I adore it
Ever heard of Nintendo? Wondering why it’s so appealing to me and millions of gamers? Let me break down Nintendo’s gaming strategy for you.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia set to face French antitrust charges
OUR TAKE This incident will not only affect Nvidia’s business in the French market, but may also trigger a global scrutiny of its competition policy and market behavior. As cloud computing and data centres continue to grow, Nvidia’s actions as a major supplier are likely to be…

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.

Global Cloud Services Trends
How to prevent AI criminals: Interview with Craig Gibson, researcher at DupeWise AI Labs
AI systems can inadvertently commit crimes due to design flaws, highlighting need for robust safeguards and legal clarity, says Craig Gibson.

Companies
Top tech news stories today: July 2, 2024
Anthropic launches AI benchmark funding, including for generative models like Claude, with incentives for capable organisations.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
EU accuses Meta of violating digital competition rules
OUR TAKEDesktop browser users can pay about $10.5 per month, while iOS or Android users pay about $14 per month to avoid Meta’s AD targeting based on their personal data.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened European Union regulators accuses social media company Meta Platforms on…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Realme 13 Pro 5G phones will soon be available in India
OUR TAKESamsung Electronics will hold an AI imaging media preview in Bangkok, Thailand, on July 4 to reveal AI imaging related testing and certification details. Realme will be announcing new collaborations with TUV Rheinland during the event, and these announcements may be…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Solos releases AirGo Vision, first GPT-4o enabled smart glasses
OUR TAKEAirGo Vision will be able to navigate and narrate landmarks, share next steps in recipes while cooking, assist with learning, and even provide contextual information while shopping. Interestingly, the device is said to be able to search the Internet and find out if there…
