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Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a virtual assistant?
Virtual assistant (VA) is either an AI-powered tool or a remote worker who helps users perform a wide range of tasks. These tasks can include managing schedules, setting reminders, answering questions, handling administrative work, or providing customer support. Virtual…
Global Cloud Services Trends
We need to embrace female power in tech: Trista Pan
OUR TAKE The interview with Trista Pan reveals the ongoing challenges women face in the AI sector, including prevalent gender biases and underrepresentation in key technical roles. Despite these obstacles, Trista Pan’s achievements highlight a broader trend of women overcoming…
North America Cloud Services Trends
US senate hearing targets semiconductors in Russian arms
The US Senate subcommittee will hold a hearing with Analog Devices, AMD, Intel, and Texas Instruments over components found in Russian arms.
North America Cloud Services Trends
BTW debates: Is TikTok to blame for blackout death?
A U.S. appeals court has reinstated a lawsuit by the mother of a 10-year-old Pennsylvania girl who tragically died attempting a viral challenge on TikTok. This case, initially dismissed due to Section 230 of the Communications Decency Act—which protects internet companies from…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Senior engineer reveals QA secrets: Human oversight remains vital amid AI’s QA rise
OUR TAKEAI’s role in QA sure is exciting, it’s like having a super-fast robot assistant that can do the mundane stuff, but still needs you to check the finer details. Remember those days when Google Translate first came out? It was impressive, but still struggled with nuances and…
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
AirTrunk acquired by Blackstone in $24B deal
Blackstone confirmed to Forbes Australia that it reached a deal today to acquire Australian unicorn AirTrunk.
Latin America and Caribbean Institutional Trends
Google limits on android auto access may breach EU rules
Google’s refusal to allow an electric car app developed by Enel to access its Android Auto platform may violate competition rules.
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI treaty signed by global powers for a safer future
The international AI treaty aims to uphold human rights and democratic standards while promoting innovation.
North America Cloud Services Trends
US calls on big tech to help evade online censors in Russia, Iran
White House calls on U.S. tech firms to combat online censorship in Russia and Iran, emphasising commitment to global internet freedom.
Global Cloud Services Trends
PayPal targets in-person payments with Apple Pay integration
OUR TAKEPayPal is moving into in-person point-of-sale payments by integrating its debit card with Apple Pay, offering cashback rewards to attract consumers. This shift is part of CEO Alex Chriss’s broader strategy to diversify PayPal’s revenue streams and compete with tech…
Global Cloud Services Trends
2024 Dell Technology Summit in Shanghai: Innovation soars, visionaries thrive
Dell’s AI-First strategy showcases advanced technology that simplifies business processes and boosts workforce productivity.
North America Cloud Services Trends
US implements new controls on advanced tech alongside international partners
OUR TAKEThe United States has introduced new export controls on advanced technologies, including quantum computing and semiconductor manufacturing. These are in line with similar restrictions that have been put in place by international partners. The idea behind the new rules is…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Optimax to establish a high-level customer service department
OUR TAKE Optimax Communication Limited is a leading global communications service provider headquartered in Bangladesh. In the exclusive interview with Iqbal Bahar Zahid, Director of Optimax, BTW learned that In order to provide prompt and reliable service to customers, optimax…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Salesforce to acquire data protection firm Own Company for $1.9B
Salesforce announced plans on Thursday to acquire Own Company, a data protection and management provider, for $1.9 billion in cash.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: September 6, 2024
IT infrastructure 1. Salesforce to buy data protection provider Own Company for $1.9 billion Salesforce said on Thursday it would buy Own Company, a provider of data protection and management solutions, for $1.9 billion in cash to accelerate growth of its data security and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Pacific forum highlights digital governance and island resilience
APNIC 58 is scheduled to take place from 30 August to 6 September 2024, beginning with a series of workshops and partner meetings from 30 August to 2 September. The Pacific Chapter of the Internet Society (PICISOC) has organised the virtual and hybrid Pacific Internet Governance…
Global Cloud Services Trends
ELIZA: The first virtual assistant
The birth of ELIZA: A groundbreaking AI milestone In 1966, Joseph Weizenbaum, a computer scientist at MIT, introduced ELIZA, a revolutionary program that marked a significant milestone in the field of artificial intelligence. ELIZA was designed to simulate human conversation…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Claude Enterprise: Anthropic’s AI with upgraded security
OUR TAKEAnthropic has launched Claude Enterprise, a business-focused AI tool with advanced security features and administrative controls. This new version offers native GitHub integration, audit logs, and role-based access to meet enterprise needs. Pricing is customized based on…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
UK clears Microsoft’s partnership with Inflection AI
OUR TAKEThe UK’s Competition and Markets Authority (CMA) has approved Microsoft’s acquisition of former Inflection AI staff, including CEO Mustafa Suleyman. After an investigation, the CMA determined that this move doesn’t harm competition in the consumer chatbot or AI…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Semiconductor body calls for EU ‘Chips Envoy’, more support
The European Union has been urged to update its Chip Act, a revised version 2.0, to boost the continent’s semiconductor industry.