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Global Cloud Services Trends
What is DataRobot: Revolutionising machine learning and AI
DataRobot is a game-changer in machine learning and AI, offering a robust platform that automates and simplifies the entire ML lifecycle.

Global Institutional Trends
Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Renault CEO calls for a flexible European EV transition timeline
Renault CEO Luca De Meo expressed the need for flexibility in the EV transition timeline due to cost challenges, emphasising that abandoning the objective amid market slowdown would be a strategic error.

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI boom propels TSMC to trillion-dollar club, now 8th globally in market value
OUR TAKEAI is revolutionising the chip industry, with TSMC leading the charge. NVIDIA’s H100 GPU sets the standard in data centres, pushing design boundaries and enhancing devices with NPUs. Key players like NVIDIA, AMD, Qualcomm, Apple, and Intel are driving significant…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Tencent unveils Xingmai 2.0: Advancing AI training amid US restrictions
OUR TAKEThe rapid growth of the AI industry has created data demands that traditional networks can’t support. Tencent’s Xingmai network addresses this with high bandwidth and zero packet loss, enhancing training efficiency. The launch of Xingmai 2.0 amidst US restrictions…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google’s next big reveal: Pixel 9, Gemini, and more this august
OUR TAKEGoogle will be showcasing its highly anticipated Pixel 9 series, which will feature Gemini’s latest AI technology, at an event on 13 August. With new devices such as the Pixel 9 Pro and Pixel 9 Fold, as well as the launch of Android 15 updates and the smart home category…

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Spain arrests pro-Russian hackers in major cybercrime operation
OUR TAKESpanish police have arrested three pro-Russian hackers involved in cyberattacks against NATO countries supporting Ukraine. The arrests, made in Manacor, Huelva, and Seville, underscore the ongoing cyber threat from groups retaliating against anti-Russian actions amidst…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Meta’s reduced role in the 2024 election
OUR TAKEMark Zuckerberg has refused to endorse Donald Trump or Joe Biden and said he does not plan to get involved in the upcoming U.S. presidential election in any way. Zuckerberg’s comments come as several influential figures in Silicon Valley, including Tesla boss Elon Musk…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia tailors AI chips for China market under U.S. export controls
OUR TAKEThis movement could help Enflame, which is backed by Chinese companies such as Huawei and Tencent, grab a bigger share of the market for advanced AI processors.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What happened Nvidia is developing a version of its Blackwell family of AI chips, called…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Global outage: CrowdStrike update cripples key services
A defective software update from CrowdStrike caused a global outage disrupting essential services across multiple sectors.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Goo.gl URL shortening service to end by August 2025
OUR TAKEThe closure of Google’s goo.gl, a crucial tool for link shortening and analytics tracking, marks a significant shift for users. Without the ability to create or manage new links, users must seek alternatives, leading to increased migration costs and the need for services…

Global National Telecom Trends
Vodafone sells $1.4 billion Vantage Towers stake to pay off debt
OUR TAKE Vodafone’s recent sale of a 10% stake in Vantage Towers for $1.4 billion is an example of the company’s strategy to streamline operations and reduce debt. The move is part of a calculated plan led by CEO Margherita Della Valle to exit non-core assets and focus on more…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Tech support scams worsen chaos after global system outage
OUR TAKEPhishing emails and phone calls attempting to steal user information will further damage CrowdStrike’s already tarnished reputation. Despite warnings, some individuals may still fall for these scams. Although CrowdStrike is prepared to spend billions to restore its…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kakao’s Kim faces possible arrest over stock manipulation
Tech giant Kakao Corp faces a new legal challenge as the South Korean court reviews an arrest warrant for its billionaire founder, Brian Kim. This scrutiny may complicate Kakao’s venture into AI services and the fundraising plans of its subsidiaries, including potential IPOs.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Australia on alert: Cyber scams emerge following global outage
The Australian Signals Directorate has issued an alert on the appearance of malicious websites and code after a global digital outage. The digital outage has had a wide-reaching impact on various sectors, including banking and aviation. CrowdStrike has released a fix currently…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI is 25% more accurate at detecting cancer than doctors
OUR TAKE Cancer has always been one of the most challenging diseases facing humanity, with more than 19 million new cases and 10 million deaths each year. Early detection of cancer, combined with existing treatments, can significantly improve survival and treatment outcomes for…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Key findings on the current state of global AI governance
OUR TAKEIn this regulatory evolution, a gap has emerged between regulation and the status quo of the technologies and tools used to monitor and control AI systems. This gap poses significant risks and highlights the need to advance tools to ensure effective AI governance.-Tuna…

Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAI talks new AI chip with Broadcom
OpenAI is in talks with Broadcom to create a new AI chip, aiming to tackle the shortage of graphic processing units, Information reported. Open AI is hiring ex-Google staff who produced Google’s own AI chip, the TPU and is set to develop its own AI server chips.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
‘City not city’: Foreign blogger’s charming TikTok vid goes viral
OUR TAKE“City not city” originated from a foreign blogger’s China travel video, where he asked in unpolished Chinese if places felt “city” (urban, fashionable). Its humor and relatability sparked online interest. Remember that time when “Gangnam Style” took over YouTube? Well…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Hyundai begins local assembly of Ioniq 6 EV in Singapore
OUR TAKEHyundai Motor has started local assembly of the Ioniq 6 electric sedanat its Jurong plant in Singapore on Friday, making it the second electric vehicle model to be produced at its Jurong plant. This strategic initiative is in line with Hyundai’s commitment to expand its…
