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
Microsoft signs deal with Swedish partner to capture carbon
Microsoft and Swedish energy provider Stockholm Exergi announced on Monday that they had reached an agreement to capture carbon pollution from a wood-burning power plant for permanently removing 3.3 million metric tons of carbon dioxide. About carbon capture from a wood-burning…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Rokid unveils new smart glasses for enhanced productivity
Rokid, a Chinese technology company specializing in the research and product development of mixed reality and artificial intelligence, has launched its latest product offering: the AR Lite spatial computing suite. This solution combines the Rokid Max 2 glasses with the Rokid…

Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Telecom giant UFINET appoints Javier Lacasa as new executive president
Wholesale telecoms carrier UFINET has promoted COO Javier Lacasa, a company employee of 25 years, to Executive President. UFINET has also announced the promotion of Juan Carlos Naranjo, who was serving as Global CTO, to assume the role of COO. In turn, Robinson Gutierrez, current…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Resilience launches new cyber risk tools
A new cyber risk tool from Resilience is expected to help customers address cybersecurity threats and improve risk mitigation capabilities.

Global National Telecom Trends
Softbank leads over $1 billion funding for self-driving startup Wayve
Challenges in creating fully autonomous vehicles emphasise the need for adaptable technology in unpredictable scenarios.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Cloud and NetApp introduce enhanced data storage
NetApp has partnered with Google Cloud to enable organisations to use their data for generative AI and hybrid cloud workloads. The Flex service level for Google Cloud NetApp Volumes supports storage volumes of various sizes. NetApp also released a preview of its GenAI toolkit…

North America Cloud Services
On Cantaloupe, the fintech company pushing for cashless consumption
Cantaloupe, Inc., former USA Technologies Inc., is an American company known for its work with ePort cashless acceptance technology running on its patented ePort Connect service, a PCI-compliant service. Proxy battles of USA Technologies USA Technologies was founded in 1992 and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Who is Fei Fei Li? AI pioneer just started a ‘spatial intelligence’ startup
With Fei Fei Li joining the AI startup army, it is reasonable to expect that her new company will bring new breakthroughs to the AI field.

Global Cloud Services
Why multi-factor authentication is really important
MFA combines multiple authentication factors to enhance system or device security and mitigate vulnerabilities in traditional methods.

Global Cloud Services
Amazon AWS owes $525mln amid cloud-storage patent war
Amazon Web Services (AWS), the world’s largest cloud service provider owned by Amazon.com, owes Kove $525 million for infringing a patent.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Amazon to invest nearly $9 billion to expand cloud infrastructure in Singapore
Amazon said it would invest US$8.88 billion (S$12 billion) in Singapore over the next four years to expand its cloud computing capabilities in the city. Cooperation with local governments The company has invested US$8.5 billion (S$11.5 billion) in Asia Pacific up to 2023, and by…

Global Cloud Services
Who is Denis Shafranik? Co-founder of Concentric
Denis Shafranik is a prominent figure in the world of venture investing, known for his strategic foresight, entrepreneurial spirit, and dedication to fostering innovation in the tech startup ecosystem. As a partner and co-founder at Concentric, Denis plays a pivotal role in…

Global Cloud Services
What does the Concentric company do?
Concentric is a trusted provider of critical power solutions and security intelligence services. With a focus on innovation and reliability, Concentric empowers businesses to enhance their operations and safeguard their assets. From engineered forklift power systems to…

Global Institutional Trends
Mitsubishi’s investment energises STYLY for AR marketing
Mitsubishi Corporation’s substantial investment in STYLY underscores its strategic interest in leveraging AR technology.
Global Cloud Services Trends
A new way to defend against zero-day attacks: Automated Moving Target Defense
Zero-day attacks are attacks that defenders cannot prepare for in advance (hence the name “zero-day”). They are usually caused by some unknown vulnerabilities, and zero-day attacks exploit attack vectors that have not been discovered.

Global Institutional Trends
Indian authorities warn against deepfake misuse in elections
The Election Commission emphasises the need for ethical conduct and transparency in political campaigns, highlighting the honesty.

Leaders
Streaming diss: Kendrick & Drake’s tech-driven rap battle
Streaming platforms like Spotify and Apple Music have become battlegrounds for the two artists, where they strategically release diss tracks.

Global Cloud Services Trends
SEC delays decision on ether ETF request again
The SEC expressed the need for an extended evaluation period to review the proposed rule change regarding the ether ETF.

Global National Telecom Trends
Telstra transforms emissions reporting with sustainable data solution
In response to the growing demand for efficient and accurate emissions reporting, Telstra, a leader in data technology, unveils a groundbreaking solution designed to transform the way organisations manage and report their environmental impact. A more sustainable approach…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Fortinet’s 2H 2023 threat report: Key insights and imperatives
Fortinet, the global leader in cybersecurity blending networking and security solutions, has unveiled its FortiGuard Labs 2H 2023 global threat landscape report. Rising threats and accelerated exploits This semiannual report offers insights into the dynamic threat landscape from…
