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Global Cloud Services Trends

Crypto industry develops towards decentralization

Ethereum co-founder and CEO of ConsenSys, Joe Lubin, explored various facets of the crypto world, from the implications of spot Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) Exchange-Traded Funds (ETFs) to the broader need for decentralization across multiple industries during the “What will…

Mar 4, 2024
CLOUD SERVICE

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

Alibaba price cut heats up cloud services market

Alibaba Cloud, the cloud computing arm of Alibaba Group Holding LTD, on Thursday announced a 55% price cut on more than 100 core products, the biggest price cut in the company’s history. Intense Competition in China’s Cloud Computing Sector The landscape of China’s cloud…

Mar 4, 2024
AI ‘worm’ raises alarm on cybersecurity vulnerabilities

Global Cloud Services Trends

AI ‘worm’ raises alarm on cybersecurity vulnerabilities

A group of researchers unveiled what they claim to be one of the first generative AI worms, capable of spreading across systems to potentially pilfer data or propagate malware. This breakthrough underscores the vulnerabilities inherent in connected AI ecosystems and serves as a…

Mar 2, 2024
BofA’s Merrill, Wells Fargo roll out spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients

Global Cloud Services Trends

BofA’s Merrill, Wells Fargo roll out spot Bitcoin ETFs to clients

Bank of America’s Merrill Lynch and Wells Fargo have begun offering spot bitcoin exchange-traded funds to eligible wealth management clients.

Mar 2, 2024
Bitcoin hits 47% monthly gain, largest since 2020

Global Cloud Services Trends

Bitcoin hits 47% monthly gain, largest since 2020

Bitcoin’s monthly gain of 47% is its largest since December 2020. The rally has also lifted Ethereum, which surpassed $3,500 since April 2022.

Mar 2, 2024
Unauthorised GameStop Memes attracts $4M, but investors left hanging

Global Institutional Trends

Unauthorised GameStop Memes attracts $4M, but investors left hanging

Unofficial project GameStop Memes (GMS) has amassed $4 million from investors. However, investors said nothing in return.

Mar 2, 2024
Military observation satellites expected to launch by Poland

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

Military observation satellites expected to launch by Poland

Poland plans to launch its first military observation satellite in 2025, utilizing radar and optical technology. Inspired by the experiences from Ukraine, Poland is concurrently developing space units to strengthen its military. An agreement has been signed between the Ministry…

Mar 2, 2024
Stablecoin Seneca recovers $5M after offering hacker 20% bounty

Global Cloud Services Trends

Stablecoin Seneca recovers $5M after offering hacker 20% bounty

A hacker returned 80% of the tokens stolen from the Seneca platform after being offered 20% of the proceeds.

Mar 1, 2024
standalone programmable chip

Global Cloud Services Trends

A huge stage for programmable chip

Intel CEO Sandra Rivera stated that artificial intelligence provides a potential profit opportunity for its standalone programmable chip unit, named “Altera, an Intel Company.” The company plans to issue shares of Altera in the next two to three years, emphasizing the forefront…

Mar 1, 2024
Tech enthusiast transforms Wi-Fi toothbrush into playable Doom

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Tech enthusiast transforms Wi-Fi toothbrush into playable Doom

Aaron Christophel, a skilled programmer and hardware enthusiast based in Germany, has ingeniously repurposed a Wi-Fi-enabled toothbrush into a gaming device capable of running the iconic first-person shooter game, Doom. Inspiration from a misleading report This intriguing project…

Mar 1, 2024
ChatGPT gets its own key as Microsoft brings AI to Windows 11

Global Cloud Services Trends

ChatGPT gets its own key as Microsoft brings AI to Windows 11

Microsoft has unveiled a substantial update to Windows 11, introducing numerous new features and enhancements aimed at enhancing the overall user experience. This latest update integrates a wide range of AI-powered functionalities into various aspects of the operating system…

Mar 1, 2024
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Global Cloud Services Trends

A new strategic alliance to deliver comprehensive cyber resiliency

Kyndryl, the world’s largest technology infrastructure services provider, and Veeam Software, the first leader by market share in Data Replication and Protection Software, have recently formed a strategic global alliance, aiming to provide customers with resilient services…

Mar 1, 2024
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Global National Telecom Trends

A groundbreaking vision for the future of smartphone interaction

At the Mobile World Congress, held in Barcelona, a groundbreaking collaboration between Deutsche Telekom and Brain.AI has unveiled the T Phone, a revolutionary concept that could potentially redefine how we interact with smartphones in the future. Incorporating generative and…

Mar 1, 2024
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Wearable AI personal assistant ‘AI Pin’ takes center stage

Anew contender has emerged at the Mobile World Congress in Barcelona: the Humane AI Pin. Developed by former Apple employees, this micro device offers a glimpse into a screen-free, AI-powered future that aims to redefine our relationship with technology. Innovative features of…

Mar 1, 2024
Taylor Swift deepfakes spark AI ethics debate

Global Cloud Services Trends

Taylor Swift deepfakes spark AI ethics debate

When deepfakers targeted Taylor Swift for some shocking AI images, the discourse surrounding ‘reality infringements’ heated up.

Mar 1, 2024
Robot startup Figure raises $675 million from big tech names

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Robot startup Figure raises $675 million from big tech names

Figure, a humanoid robot startup, secured $675M funding, partnering with tech giants like OpenAI and Microsoft for advanced AI development.

Mar 1, 2024
American Express launches ‘Plan It’ in the UK for personalised payment

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

American Express launches ‘Plan It’ in the UK for personalised payment

The international financial services provider American Express has introduced “Plan It,” a new BNPL-like product for the UK market.

Mar 1, 2024
Stripe’s valuation soars to $65B amid employee stock-sale deal

Global Cloud Services Trends

Stripe’s valuation soars to $65B amid employee stock-sale deal

Stripe, the payments infrastructure firm, has announced agreements to offer liquidity to current and former employees through a tender offer.

Mar 1, 2024
Feedzai teams up with UK Finance again in fraud battle

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Feedzai teams up with UK Finance again in fraud battle

Feedzai, in partnership with UK Finance for the second year, is conducting a study on AI in financial fraud, the Annual Fraud Report 2024.

Mar 1, 2024
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Global Cloud Services Trends

Who is selling your data to train AI?

The use of scraped data from the internet has become a contentious issue, with companies harnessing public content to train their powerful generative models. This practice has sparked legal battles, as organizations like The New York Times and Getty Images have raised concerns…

Mar 1, 2024