Time Horizon
Medium
Within the Time Horizon facet, Medium time-horizon intelligence organises articles by the period over which a signal is expected to matter. The page helps readers distinguish immediate operational changes from longer-cycle governance, investment, standards, and infrastructure shifts that may unfold across quarters or years. It connects timing assumptions with public evidence, related actors, market context, customer exposure, policy pressure, and infrastructure planning so readers can judge whether a development is urgent, strategic, or still waiting on confirming evidence. The page also explains how time horizon changes the meaning of a signal, which organisations may be exposed, and which infrastructure decisions require short-term action or long-cycle monitoring.

Global Cloud Services
SCPT director general reviews operations in Likasi, Haut-Katanga
The SCPT Director General visited Likasi to assess local operations and address staff concerns as part of a broader regional mission.

Africa Regional ISP Trends
GVA Gabon SAS expands ultra-high-speed internet across Africa
GVA Gabon SAS is a pivotal player in Gabon’s digital landscape, focused on expanding ultra-fast internet access through advanced fibre optic technology. The company is driving the country’s digital transformation by investing in reliable and high-quality internet infrastructure…

Africa Institutional Trends
MDPA: Pioneering ICT growth and policy development
The Mauritius Digital Promotion Agency (MDPA) is pivotal in driving Mauritius towards a more connected and technologically advanced future. With a vision to foster a digitally inclusive, knowledge-based society and a mission to elevate the country’s digital economy, MDPA is…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
Liquid C2 launches Cloudmania in Egypt
Liquid C2, a subsidiary of Liquid Intelligent Technologies, has launched its award-winning Cloudmania division in Egypt, marking a significant expansion into the Middle East. This move reflects Liquid C2’s confidence in the Egyptian market and its strategic importance for…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
La Sentinelle Ltd: Shaping Mauritius’ media for over 60 years
La Sentinelle Ltd has been a cornerstone in the Mauritian media industry for over 60 years. With activities in media, printing, and logistics, it continues to deliver reliable content and services both locally and internationally. A diversified media leader La Sentinelle Ltd’s…

Global Institutional Trends
Forcepoint’s solutions address increasing data breach expenses
In today’s digital landscape, data breaches are more than just a fear; they are a reality that many organisations face. According to IBM’s Cost of a Data Breach Report 2024, the average cost of a data breach has climbed to $4.88M, a significant 10 percent rise from the previous…

Global Cloud Services
Telstra profit slumps 13% because of corporate trouble
Telstra’s struggling fixed-line enterprise business hit the operator’s full-year earnings, with full-year net profit down 12.8 per cent.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Kim Dotcom’s 12-year fight ended in defeat
Kim Dotcom, the founder of the Megaupload, lost a 12-year fight this week to halt his deportation from New Zealand to the United States.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Japan’s Web3 revolution: digital public goods take center stage
METI’s new initiative aims to boost blockchain adoption through engaging use cases. The project will promote regional revitalisation.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Hackers may have stolen a lot of the Social Security numbers
USDoD released a database called ‘National Public Data’ on the dark web on 8 April, claiming to have records on about 2.9 billion people.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
HPE Acquires Morpheus Data for Cloud Management
HPE acquired Morpheus Data to enhance its GreenLake cloud service,expanding its offerings in FinOps and application lifecycle management.

North America Institutional Trends
TikTok calls itself a foreign-owned US news organisation
TikTok on Thursday rebutted the U.S. government’s argument that the popular social media platform is not protected by the First Amendment.

Companies
Google extends AI search features to new countries
OUR TAKEGoogle’s latest updates and expansions to its AI Overviews showcase both the opportunities and obstacles in incorporating AI into search. While extending the feature to more countries and improving its functionality are commendable advancements, the early inaccuracies…

Global Cloud Services Trends
California launches digital IDs in Apple and Google Wallets
California residents can soon store driver’s licenses and state IDs in digital wallets for convenience, which enhances security and privacy.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Intel targets China’s EV market with new AI chip
OUR TAKEIntel’s pivot to China’s EV market amid geopolitical tensions is a bold move. The company’s strategy to focus on in-car AI could offer a lifeline, but the risks are high given the ongoing U.S.-China tech rivalry. Competing with established players like Nvidia will also be…

Leaders
Pakistan’s firewall risks $300M loss in IT sector
Pakistan’s economy could lose up to $300 million due to Internet disruptions caused by the new national firewall.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Key takeaways from Exabytes Developer Club on data security
Exabytes Indonesia recently hosted a successful session at the Exabytes Developer Club, where industry professionals and cybersecurity enthusiasts gathered to discuss the latest strategies in data protection. The event provided valuable insights into how businesses and…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Exabytes Indonesia offers chance to win Wuling AirEV Lite
Exabytes Indonesia has launched a promotional campaign offering customers the opportunity to win a Wuling AirEV Lite. Customers who purchase a domain and hosting package between 10 and 23 June 2024 will earn entries into the grand prize draw, enhancing their chances of winning…

Global Cloud Services
Why I loathe AI-generated music: When melody loses its humanity
The advancement of AI-generated music, while technologically impressive, raises significant ethical and legal concerns over intellectual property, authenticity, and the potential impact on human artists’ livelihoods and creative expression.

Global Cloud Services Trends
BTW debates: Is Google a monopoly?
The Justice Department has sued Google, accusing it of monopolistic practices by paying large sums to companies like Apple and Mozilla to secure its position as the default search engine. A recent court ruling upheld this view, recognising Google as a monopolist but allowing it…
