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Global Institutional Trends
California advances landmark legislation to regulate AI models
A landmark California legislation aimed at establishing the nation’s first security measures for AI systems has received an important vote.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple enters India’s streaming market with Bharti Airtel deal
Intense competition in India’s entertainment market as Apple partners with Bharti Airtel to escalate rivalry.
Global Cloud Services Trends
X outage briefly disrupts service before swift recovery
OUR TAKE The brief outage on X is a reminder of the platform’s vulnerability even as it transitions under its new branding. The rapid recovery may have mitigated some immediate user frustration, but the frequency of such disruptions could erode trust over time. As X continues to…
Global Cloud Services Trends
German firms struggle with $298B losses from cybercrime
OUR TAKECybercrime and sabotage have caused significant financial losses for German companies, with the threat of attacks increasing. Despite allocating more of their IT budgets to digital security, many companies still lack adequate emergency plans to handle security incidents…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Samsung SDI and GM to build a $3.5B EV battery plant in US
Samsung SDI and GM are investing $3.5 billion in an EV battery plant in Indiana, aiming for a production capacity of up to 36 GWh.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
India’s Paytm gets government nod for investment in payments arm
OUR TAKE Paytm payment services are one of the fintech company’s largest remaining businesses, accounting for a quarter of its consolidated revenue in the financial year ending March 2023. Vivek Joshi, India’s financial services secretary, had said in July that the company can…
North America Institutional Trends
DICK’S Sporting Goods confirms data breach following cyberattack
DICK’S Sporting Goods disclosed that an unauthorised third party accessed its systems and confidential data last week.
Companies
Brazil’s Supreme Court threaten to suspend X operations
Earlier this year, the company clashed with de Moraes over free speech, accounts linked to the far right, and misinformation on the platform.
Companies
Malaysian government requires tech companies to comply with laws
The Malaysian government has demanded that tech companies comply with laws after strong opposition to a social media licensing scheme.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Appeals court reopens lawsuit against TikTok over child’s death
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit filed by the mother of a 10-year-old girl who died while attempting a blackout challenge.
Global Cloud Services Trends
CrowdStrike faces fallout from Windows outage
The global outage caused by CrowdStrike’s faulty software update led to a decline in customer confidence and potential market share losses.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is automated reasoning and why is it important?
Automated reasoning is a field within artificial intelligence and computer science that focuses on the development of algorithms and systems capable of performing logical reasoning tasks automatically. The primary goal is to enable computers to reason about knowledge and solve…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta partners with Sage for sustainable geothermal energy supplies
OUR TAKEMeta’s deal to purchase geothermal power is a significant step towards sustainability. By investing in renewable energy, Meta is actively working to reduce its carbon footprint and contribute to global efforts to combat climate change. This proactive approach is crucial…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is hybrid automation and what are the benefits?
Hybrid automation refers to the integration of various automation strategies, combining both human intervention and automated processes to optimise efficiency and flexibility. This approach is designed to leverage the strengths of different automation techniques, creating a…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is server virtualisation and why do we use it?
What is server virtualisation? Server virtualisation is a technology that allows a single physical server to run multiple isolated virtual servers, each capable of operating its own operating system and applications. This is done through a hypervisor, software that sits between…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia’s Q2 earnings report to impact AI market
OUR TAKE Nvidia’s upcoming earnings report is poised to be a major market event, with the potential to either reinforce or undermine the AI rally. As the company’s stock continues to be a bellwether for the broader AI industry, investors will be closely watching how Nvidia…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is AI Builder in Power Automate and why is it important?
AI Builder is a Microsoft feature that lets users add AI to apps with little coding, essential for competitiveness in the digital economy.
Global Cloud Services Trends
7 benefits of automation every engineer should know
Engineers drive innovation and efficiency. Automation enhances these qualities, transforming design, manufacturing, and innovation processes.
Global Cloud Services Trends
4 common types of industrial automation tools
Automation boosts productivity and efficiency in the industrial sector, with advancing technology driving continuous innovation in processes.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple to hold fall event next month, new iPhones expected
OUR TAKEApple will hold its autumn event on 9 September at its headquarters in Cupertino, where it is expected to unveil new iPhones and updates to other devices and apps. This event is especially important for Apple because they want to reverse a global sales slowdown…