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Global Cloud Services
Quantum computing and the future of payment security in fintech
Quantum computing is no longer a far-off concept; it is beginning to influence industries, with fintech being one of the key areas poised to benefit. As payment systems evolve and the global demand for faster, more secure transactions increases, quantum computing could provide…
Companies
Raxio group names Robert Skjødt as new CEO
Raxio Group appoints Robert Skjødt as CEO.
Companies
Waymo unveils plan to bring its robotaxi service to Miami
What happened: Waymo’s next robotaxi destination is Miami Waymo, Alphabet’s autonomous driving subsidiary, has unveiled its plan to extend its Waymo One service to Miami, as reported by various news outlets including Electrek and AP News. The company intends to initiate testing…
Europe and Middle East Datacenter
Powering Bahrain: Alliance Networks, North Star unite
What happened: Alliance Networks and North Star Telecom, a division of North Star Technology, have announced a strategic partnership to advance ICT and connectivity in Bahrain and the surrounding region. This collaboration integrates North Star Telecom’s broadband and data centre…
Companies
Chorus, Datagrid to build 6,000km submarine cable
What happened:New trans-Tasman cable boosts connectivity and resilience New Zealand telecommunications provider Chorus and digital infrastructure company Datagrid have signed an exclusive Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to develop the Tasman Ring Network, a 6,000-km…
Companies
Crypto.com launches card in Bahrain and expands across GCC
What happened: Crypto.com’s Bahrain card launch Crypto.com, a leading cryptocurrency exchange, has announced its collaboration with Mastercard to introduce a new prepaid payment card service in Bahrain, with plans to extend the service across the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC)…
Companies
Microsoft moves to stop M365 Copilot from ‘oversharing’ data
When does collaboration become intrusive? It’s a question Microsoft faced after concerns surfaced about M365 Copilot potentially oversharing sensitive information. As a generative AI assistant designed to streamline work processes, Copilot has demonstrated its strengths in…
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Top tech news today: December 5, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. ARIN issues statement on election outcome ARIN discusses its election results, thanking entities and emphasizing transparency in governance processes. The organization encourages active community engagement for future initiatives. ARIN Intel’s $7.86B Chips…
Global Institutional
IGF2024: shaping the future of global internet governance
IGF 2024 focuses on global digital challenges, including digital inclusion and AI governance.
Companies
HTX unveils innovative crypto loan solution for users
What happened: HTX unveils crypto loans product HTX, a leading global digital asset trading platform, has launched its new Crypto Loans product, offering users flexible borrowing solutions in USDT, BTC, and ETH. Key features include dynamic interest rates that adjust based on…
Companies
Shastic and MeridianLink enhance financial workflows with AI
What happened: Shastic-MeridianLink AI integration for financial efficiency Shastic, a provider of AI-Automated Knowledge Workers for financial institutions, has announced its integration with MeridianLink, Inc., a provider of modern software platforms for financial institutions…
Companies
Undersea cables cut: Baltic tensions resurface
What happened: Cable outages, Finland-Sweden connectivity Finnish cable company Global Connect announced its services were disrupted as a result of two cable breaks on an internet line between Sweden and Finland. “Major outage in Finland caused by separate incidents in our…
Companies
Kao Data partners with CBRE to expand its AI data centre footprint
What happened: Data centre facilities added by Kao Data Kao Data, a leader in developing AI-focused data centres, has announced CBRE as its new facilities management (FM) partner. CBRE, the world’s largest commercial real estate firm, will oversee the management of Kao Data’s…
Companies
Top tech news today: December 3, 2024
1. Kyivstar partners with AWS for AI lab Veon’s Kyivstar launches a GenAI lab with Amazon Web Services to foster innovation and aid Ukraine’s economic recovery. Veon Expired DNSSEC signatures disrupt 26 African TLDs 2. TIM’s Sparkle sale faces more delays The much-anticipated…
Latin America and Caribbean Datacenter
AWS reveals next-gen data center tech
What happened Amazon Web Services (AWS) showed off new cooling and rack designs and an overhaul of its data center power distribution and mechanical systems at AWS re:Invent on December 3. The announcement highlights the introduction of custom silicon, including the Graviton and…
Companies
MyFatoorah joins Mastercard to redefine digital payments
What happened MyFatoorah and Mastercard announced on November 29 that they will collaborate to launch the Middle East Digital Payment Gateway platform. MyFatoorah, a leading payments platform and the only payment service provider (PSP) licensed in all GCC countries offering…
Asia-Pacific National Telecom
STC ups ante: Raises Telefonica stake to 9.9%
What happened The Spanish government has given the go-ahead for Saudi Telecom (STC) to increase its stake in Telefonica to almost 10%, subject to a series of conditions designed to protect national security. The authorisation came following “an exhaustive analysis by the Spanish…
Companies
Meta’s $10B global subsea cable plan unveiled
What happened Meta has announced plans to invest $10 billion in constructing a vast subsea cable network, connecting multiple continents and redefining global internet infrastructure. Sources close to the project reveal that this ambitious initiative aims to bolster internet…
Global Cloud Services
Gamification and banking: Managing your money becomes fun
Managing personal finances can often feel like an overwhelming challenge. For many people, the process of budgeting, saving, investing, and tracking spending is time-consuming and stressful. Yet, in recent years, a new trend has emerged that is changing how people approach their…
Companies
Telecoms embrace AI revolution for future growth
What happened Telecoms.com Intelligence has once again conducted its annual industry survey, inviting telecom professionals to look back to 2024 and look ahead to 2025 and beyond. The Telecom survey, published on November 27, shows that AI will be a top investment priority by…