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Cloud Service
Microsoft-Mistral partnership turns European AI into an Azure distribution test
Microsoft's February 2024 partnership with Mistral AI is best read as a cloud-distribution and model-choice signal, not as a simple investment headline. Microsoft put Mistral's premium models into the Azure AI route to enterprise customers while Mistral gained access to Azure AI…
Institutional
Mamamoni’s Innovative Approach Receives Key Funding Support
Mamamoni has secured a significant grant of €250,000 from the Challenge Found for Youth Employment (CFYE). This investment, aimed at supporting Mamamoni’s mission over the next two years, will be instrumental in expanding the company’s network of female agents and furthering…
Institutional
Singapore fintech firm Xalts acquires a digital trading platform
Contour was launched in 2017 by a consortium of eight banks to digitize trade and is now used by 22 banks and more than 100 global companies including Tata Group, Rio Tinto and SAIC. An ambitious acquisition plan Xalts, a Singaporean fintech startup founded 18 months ago, has…
Institutional
Nintendo shares plunge on delayed Switch 2 launch
Nintendo’s delay of Switch 2 to early 2025, from late 2024, led to an 8.8% stock drop, affecting revenue projections.
Institutional
Report reveals $1.9B surge in VC funding for cryptocurrencies in Q4 2023
Venture funding for cryptocurrency-related businesses reached $1.9 billion in Q4 2023, marking a notable increase from the previous quarter.
Institutional
A game-changing partnership unveiled: LARUS & CMI sign MOU
LARUS Limited, a prominent IP address solutions company, has recently announced a significant achievement in the form of an MoU signed with CMI. This partnership was unveiled during the Capacity Middle East 2024 event, setting the stage for a mutually beneficial partnership.…
Cloud Service
BMW’s security breach exposed sensitive company information
BMW's February 2024 cloud-storage exposure is a secret-management and public-bucket control incident, not a customer-data breach. TechCrunch and SOCRadar describe a Microsoft Azure-hosted storage bucket in BMW's development environment that was publicly accessible and contained…
Institutional
News: Nintendo hikes Switch forecast with new hardware launch
Nintendo anticipates launching a successor to the Switch console following strong financial performance and market expectations.
Institutional
Finvest will provide a new avenue for investment
A big new project is coming out If you use an app like Robinhood, you should have easy access to the stock trading market, which makes investing in stocks much easier. Now Finvest wants to do the same for U.S. Treasury bonds. Shivam Bharuka, co-founder and CEO of Get Moving…
Institutional
Binance, SEC argue about regulator oversight of cryptocurrencies
The hearing between Binance and the SEC brought hot debates about the definition of securities and the authority of the SEC.
Regional ISP
Chile, Google to make 15,000 km cable connecting LatAm and Asia
The Chilean government announced a partnership with Google for the Humboldt Cable Project, establishing the first undersea fiber-optic cable.
Cloud Service
How to enhance cybersecurity after the Australian State Court database breach?
The Victoria state court cyber attack highlights the need for better cybersecurity.
Institutional
JD wins antimonopoly lawsuit against Alibaba, rewards consumers with $140 million
JD.com Secures Historic Victory in Anti-Monopoly Case Against Alibaba.
Institutional
Google settles $5 billion privacy lawsuit over alleged covert user tracking
Google settles $5B privacy lawsuit, accused of secret tracking in ‘incognito’ mode. Lawsuit details and settlement terms disclosed.
Cloud Service
LG Chem announces $820 million investment for new battery cathode factory in the US
In a move signaling a robust commitment to the electric vehicle (EV) industry, LG Chem, a world-renowned chemical company, has announced a significant investment of $820 million. This funding is earmarked for constructing a state-of-the-art lithium battery cathode material…
Cloud Service
Google's Titan key rollout made passkey hardware a high-risk-user control surface
Google's 15 November 2023 Titan Security Key announcement is an account-security distribution event, not a generic product note. Google put a passkey-capable Titan key line into the Google Store and committed to distribute 100,000 of the new hardware keys at no cost to global…
Institutional
Meta’s strategic partnership with Tencent opens new horizons for VR in China
Meta’s agreement with Tencent brings affordable VR tech to China, but regulatory challenges loom in a market they haven’t accessed for 14 years.
Institutional
Okta hit with another data breach, shares dip
Identity management giant Okta has faced yet another security breach, sending its shares plummeting by nearly 12%. Okta Inc. has found itself in the hot seat once again as it grapples with the aftermath of yet another security breach. This latest breach involved “adversarial…
Institutional
Snapchat, Saudi Ministry of Culture Launch AR Lens for Deaf Community
Snapchat has announced the launch of an AR lens in partnership with the Saudi Ministry of Culture to help the deaf community engage in interactive experiences. The event, which took place at the Riyadh Book Fair in Saudi Arabia, marked the first launch of Arabic sign language…
Institutional
Peloton Shares on Digital Content Spiking Up, Closes Partnership with Lululemon
Peloton, the fitness powerhouse, and Lululemon, the athleisure giant, are teaming up in a five-year partnership set to redefine the way we work out and dress. This dynamic duo’s collaboration means Peloton’s top-tier fitness content will now be accessible through Lululemon’s…