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Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Korea’s first two-armed robot has been released
Rainbow Robotics of Korea has released details of its dual-arm mobile robot, the RB-Y1. The first of its kind in Korea, the robot features a wheeled dual-arm and single-leg design that adapts to a wide range of environments with high reliability and performance. The company has…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Poe introduces paid-per-message revenue model for AI bot creators
Poe introduced a price-per-message model for AI bot creators, which is expected to spur the development of new bots.

Global Cloud Services Trends
ASUS launches new laptop models with AI tools
ASUS has released two new laptop models, the ASUS Vivobook S series and the Zenbook 14 OLED (UM3406), equipped with AI-capable chips and keyboard shortcuts to access AI tools, aiming to bolster its AI services. Chinese tech giant Lenovo boosts AI efforts with Nvidia’s new servers…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
SecureBrain merger gives Hitachi Systems a larger cybersecurity bench
Hitachi Systems completed its SecureBrain merger on April 1, 2024, folding a cybersecurity subsidiary known for PhishWall and GRED into a broader managed security push.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Virtusa’s IaC on Google Cloud unleashes the true power of cloud
Utilising Infrastructure as Code (IaC) as the standard approach on Google Cloud can drive consistent productivity across enterprises. Cloud transformation gains momentum in 2024, introducing uncertainties during implementation. Alongside finalising strategy, teams tackle…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Two Sandians win the 2024 Women in Technology Award
OUR TAKE:In the high-tech, fast-paced, high-pressure world of IT, women have become a force not to be underestimated, and this force has changed almost the entire IT world. Now, some women are emerging, deeply integrated into the innovation and change of the digital age. Their…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
UK fintech TransferGo secures $10M investment, eyeing expansion
TransferGo’s $10m investment marks an Asia-Pacific expansion, doubling valuation and emphasising profitability and consumer-centric growth.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Spotify will now build full playlists from a simple prompt
Spotify’s AI-powered playlist feature, now in beta for Premium subscribers in the UK and Australia, personalizes the user experience.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Korea politicians fight over crypto to woo voters
South Korean candidates leverage crypto policies: People Power Party delays digital asset tax, Democratic Party eases ETF restrictions.

Global Institutional Trends
OpenAI and Meta to launch AI models with ‘reasoning’ capabilities
OpenAI and Meta announce forthcoming AI model updates, emphasising enhanced reasoning and planning abilities, crucial for AGI advancement.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
China EV company Li Auto says its lower-priced Li L6 to be launched ‘soon’
The Li L6, a luxury mid-to-large-size five-seat SUV designed for young families, will “soon be launched”, Li Auto said on Weibo to maintain the strong sales performance of the past year. Something new about Li L6 From the exposed configuration table, the Ideal L6 is equipped with…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro can now hear
Capable of processing text, code, video, and now uploaded audio streams, including audio from video, Gemini 1.5 Pro can listen, analyse and extract information without a corresponding written record. Gemini 1.5 Pro Gemini is Google’s rebranded bot, previously called Bard, and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel expects to ship 40 million AI PCs in 2024
Intel aims to ship 40 million AI PC chips by 2024 and supply processors for over 100 million AI PCs by 2025.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft to invest $2.9 bln to expand AI, cloud infra in Japan
Microsoft pledges $2.9B investment in Japan for cloud, AI infrastructure, including training 3 million in AI and setting up a research lab.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Intel unveils latest AI chip as competition with Nvidia heats up
Intel unveils Gaudi 3, a powerful AI chip rivalling Nvidia, with superior efficiency and speed, poised to compete in the market.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft is opening an AI hub in London
Microsoft is expanding its AI efforts in the UK with a new AI hub in London, focused on product development and research. Microsoft AI in London Microsoft AI London will focus on developing state-of-the-art language models and the infrastructure to support them, as well as…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Who is Michelle Zatlyn? Co-founder of Cloudflare
Michelle Zatlyn is the co-founder and chief operating officer of cybersecurity firm Cloudflare. She brought cyber protection to vulnerable institutions from K-12 schools to local elections, while leading Cloudflare to its first US$1 billion year. She works with the White House on…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: April 10, 2024
Follow us to see the latest tech news today. Dive into Wiki Finance Expo Hong Kong 2024 is coming in May, migration to LACNIC’s new RPKI system, Blue Planet launches industry’s only multi-cloud native OSS platform, Google’s Gemini 1.5 Pro just got ears, and Finnish startup…

Global Institutional Trends
Richard Teng: Post-DOJ focus on compliance & sustainability
Binance has matured since DOJ $4.3B settlement: CEO Richard Teng said Binance is now looking at sustainability and more compliance; hence the company’s focus on building a robust compliance program. Binance stops bitcoin NFT support to streamline offerings Evolving beyond…

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI-capable CPUs power the latest Asus OLED laptops
Asus unveils two new laptops with the latest processors and keyboards with Copilot keys; the Vivobook S series comes in different sizes and configurations; the Zenbook 14 OLED lacks a microSD card reader; Apple’s Mac owes a lot to Lisa; and whether it’s time to ditch Lisa’s…
