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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…
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…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Interview with BDDC: Sustaining Indonesia’s digital future
BDDC, a prominent provider of data centre services in Indonesia, is at the forefront of the country’s digital transformation. At the IDNOG conference, we had the opportunity to speak with Erland Karim, Head of Ecosystem Business at BDDC, and his colleague Candida Afdianora about…
Global Cloud Services Trends
blueAPACHE ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501 List
The 2024 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analysed by the Channel Futures research and editorial teams from February to May 2024. The list recognises top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin, and other key…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: August 2, 2024
Fintech 1. Coinbase beats revenue estimates as crypto markets ride ETF euphoria Coinbase’s second-quarter revenue surpassed Wall Street expectations on Thursday as trading volumes roared back to life thanks to market euphoria over easing regulatory roadblocks, sending shares of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta’s long-term AI vision is investing in tomorrow’s technology
OUR TAKEMeta’s strategy involves building AI infrastructure with flexibility, allowing for capacity adjustments based on optimal use cases, which can be utilised for various purposes such as inferencing, ranking, and recommendations. This approach ensures that the hardware used…
Global Cloud Services Trends
10 easy steps to building a culture of cyber awareness
Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world, with phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches capable of crippling businesses and devastating personal lives. Employee error is a significant reason many threats are introduced to business networks, often…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
BDx Data Centers unveils Phase 1 of advanced AI campus
OUR TAKEThe launch of BDx Indonesia’s renewable-powered AI campus marks a significant step towards establishing Indonesia as a leader in AI and digital infrastructure. This project highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable development. Most importantly, it also paves the…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
AI could lead to the elimination of up to 5% of jobs in Latin America
OUR TAKEThe adoption of AI in Latin America could lead to a mixed outcome, with potential benefits in productivity and economic growth but also risks of exacerbating existing inequalities due to digital gaps in the region. Governments and organisations need to focus on bridging…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Italy’s Bending Spoons acquires file-sharing pioneer WeTransfer
Bending Spoons SpA, an Italian mobile app developer, has acquired Dutch file-sharing service WeTransfer, continuing its global expansion after recent acquisitions, including Evernote.
Global Cloud Services Trends
5 key reasons to encrypt wireless data
Encrypting wireless data ensures that sensitive information, both personal and professional, remains secure and private from cyber threats, thereby enhancing overall network security.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
Uber and BYD partner to bring EVs to the global ride-hailing market
Uber and Chinese automaker BYD have announced a multi-year partnership to introduce 100,000 new electric vehicles, starting in Europe and Latin America.
North America Institutional Trends
Canada investigates Ticketmaster for data breach
The Office of the Privacy Commissioner of Canada launched an investigation into a data breach at Ticketmaster.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
U.S. chip export controls target China, allies exempted
OUR TAKEExempting key allies from stringent export controls shows a nuanced approach to international trade relations, while still aiming to curb China’s technological advancements. The effectiveness of these controls will depend on cooperation from other nations. —Lilith Chen…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google launches safety-focused ‘open’ AI models
OUR TAKEThese new models represent Google’s commitment to fostering goodwill in the developer community, offering tools that are accessible for research and commercial applications while addressing safety concerns in AI. -Lilith Chen, BTW reporter What happened Google, in its…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Maps adds features but skips ‘pause navigation’
OUR TAKEThe inability to pause navigation while making spontaneous stops continues to frustrate users. Despite new enhancements to report road conditions and better navigation visibility, Google has yet to address this basic need.-Lilith, BTW reporter What happened On July 31…