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Companies
Micron’s stock soars as AI firms rush to secure HBM chips
Micron Technology reported strong Q4 earnings, beating estimates, with revenue surging 93% to $7.75 billion, and projects continued growth, boosting investor confidence.
Global Cloud Services
Understanding web application firewalls
This blog explores the functionality, benefits, and best practices for utilising web application firewalls to enhance cybersecurity.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Understanding NFC mobile payments
NFC mobile payments are revolutionizing the way consumers conduct transactions in today’s fast-paced digital world.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Bain-backed chipmaker Kioxia scraps October IPO plan
Kioxia, a chipmaker backed by Bain, has scrapped its October IPO plan, signalling market changes for investors.
Asia-Pacific Institutional
Biden administration finalises first chips act award to Polar Semiconductor
OUR TAKEThe award to Polar Semiconductor is crucial as it supports the US government’s initiative to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This is particularly important given the global semiconductor shortage that has affected various industries, including automotive and…
Companies
China to give cash handouts to poor in rare use of aid
OUR TAKEChina has announced a new plan to provide one-off cash payments to individuals in extreme poverty, which marks a big change in its approach to direct aid. This comes just a day after the government announced a new plan to boost the economy. They haven’t said how much the…
North America Cloud Services
BlackRock’s Mitchnick sees bitcoin as a ‘risk-off’ asset
OUR TAKERobbie Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s evolving role in financial markets. He believes it shouldn’t be classified as a “risk-on” asset, despite its recent correlation with U.S. equities. He views Bitcoin as a…
Global Cloud Services
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison receives two-year jail term
Caroline Ellison, 29, received two years’ prison for aiding Sam Bankman-Fried’s $8 billion fraud, despite her cooperation.
Companies
Microsoft invests $1.3B in Mexico’s cloud computing and AI infrastructure
Microsoft invested $1.3 billion over the next three years to strengthen its cloud computing and AI infrastructure in Mexico, aiming to enhance connectivity for 5 million individuals and support 30,000 SMEs.
Companies
Scribenote snags $8.2M in Andreessen Horowitz round
Scribenote has announced it has raised $8.2 million in a funding round led by the prominent venture capital firm Andreessen Horowitz.
Global Cloud Services
5 key components of cloud architecture
As organisations increasingly migrate to the cloud, understanding the various components of cloud architecture is essential for leveraging its full potential. Cloud architecture consists of several key components that work together to provide scalable, reliable, and efficient…
Africa Cloud Services
ITM Sarl: Empowering business success through human resource solutions
ITM Sarl manages over 9,500 employees across 600+ partner companies in Africa, specialising in recruitment, training, and project evaluation.
Africa Cloud Services
Egyptian Banks Company: Innovating electronic payments and financial services in Egypt
Egyptian Banks Company, established in 1995, advances Egypt’s electronic payment systems, offering seamless financial solutions nation-wide.
North America Institutional
Coinbase challenges US SEC over crypto regulation clarity
Coinbase challenges SEC’s rejection of its 2022 petition for clearer crypto regulations in US appeals court.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
The privacy dilemma: Can AI be both smart and secure?
OUR TAKEAs technology continues to advance at an unprecedented pace, artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming increasingly embedded in various aspects of our daily lives. From generative AI capable of producing any content from a simple prompt to smart home devices that adapt to…
Companies
Trump Media shares drop 10% as insider selling ban expires, market cap falls to $2.4B
OUR TAKETruth Social was initially seen as a vital platform for Trump to communicate directly with his base, especially after being banned from major social media sites like Facebook. A weakened financial position for Trump Media could reduce the platform’s ability to expand or…
Global Cloud Services
Exclusive interview: How SoiLabs transforms food waste into sustainable solutions
SoiLabs is at the forefront of transforming the food industry by innovatively converting food waste into sustainable resources. The company, backed by Hafnium Ventures, focuses on upcycling okara, a byproduct of soy processing, into high-quality nutritional products. This…
North America Institutional
Top tech news stories today: September 23, 2024
Fintech 1. SEC approves BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF options listing The U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission has approved the listing and trading of options for BlackRock’s spot bitcoin exchange-traded fund on the Nasdaq. This move provides institutional investors and traders…
Companies
EU antitrust regulators to spell out how Apple must open up to rivals
The EU launched proceedings to enforce Apple’s compliance with the Digital Markets Act (DMA) interoperability requirements.
North America Institutional
The importance of compliance monitoring in business operations
Defining compliance monitoring Compliance monitoring refers to the ongoing process of reviewing and auditing business activities to ensure they align with internal policies, external regulations, and contractual obligations. It involves setting up procedures and systems that…