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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.

UK government announces $41M boost for AI projects

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends

UK government announces $41M boost for AI projects

OUR TAKE This policy signals a shift in the UK government’s approach to AI investment, focusing on targeted, smaller-scale projects rather than large, sweeping initiatives. The funding supports technology services that could significantly impact key industries, such as…

Aug 12, 2024
Top tech news stories today: August 12, 2024

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Top tech news stories today: August 12, 2024

UK govt unveils £32m funding for AI projects; Apple’s last-gen iPad has dropped to $224 for a limited time.

Aug 12, 2024
Can an Ethernet cable cause packet loss?

Global Cloud Services

Can an Ethernet cable cause packet loss?

When it comes to network stability and performance, Ethernet cables are often seen as the gold standard for reliable connections. However, like any component in a network setup, Ethernet cables can sometimes be the source of packet loss, a frustrating issue that can impact…

Aug 12, 2024
12-08-Processes-Management-Framework

Global Cloud Services Trends

What is process governance framework?

Process governance is a set of practices and policies that guide the management of an organization’s processes. The goal of process governance is to improve the overall performance and competitiveness of an enterprise by optimising its processes.

Aug 12, 2024
Telkomsel hosts Amazon’s CTO for insights into cost-efficient cloud architecture

Global Cloud Services Trends

Telkomsel hosts Amazon’s CTO for insights into cost-efficient cloud architecture

Muhammad Rayhan, VP of IT Enterprise Architecture and Strategy at Telkomsel, recently hosted an exclusive session featuring Dr. Werner Vogels, Amazon’s Chief Technology Officer. This event provided Telkomsel’s IT team with a unique opportunity to explore the principles of…

Aug 9, 2024
Who is Ankur Jain? Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, transforming the rental market

Global Cloud Services Trends

Who is Ankur Jain? Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, transforming the rental market

Ankur Jain is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a home rental rewards start-up that secured $200 million from private investors in January 2024, valuing the company at $3.1 billion.

Aug 9, 2024
BTW debates: Tech in sport – good or bad?

Global Cloud Services Trends

BTW debates: Tech in sport – good or bad?

The Paris Olympics has been taking headlines in the past two weeks, not only for the stellar human physicality that’s on display, but also because of the AI technology being used. Just before the Olympics, we had similar tech influence in the UEFA European Football Championship.…

Aug 9, 2024
Robinhood results top estimates on meme-stock, crypto-trading boom

Global Cloud Services Trends

Robinhood results top estimates on meme-stock, crypto-trading boom

Robinhood’s earnings top expectations, buoyed by meme-stock and crypto-trading, showcasing its ability to capitalise on digital market shifts.

Aug 9, 2024
OpenAI emerges as a major threat to Google with AI search

Global Cloud Services

OpenAI emerges as a major threat to Google with AI search

Google’s dominance in search is more threatened by OpenAI’s AI tools like ChatGPT than by antitrust rulings.

Aug 9, 2024
X agrees to suspend the use of EU data for AI training

Global Cloud Services Trends

X agrees to suspend the use of EU data for AI training

OUR TAKE The case underscores the intensifying clash between tech companies and European regulators over data privacy, reflecting the challenges of balancing innovation with stringent regulatory standards. This ongoing conflict could have significant implications for the future…

Aug 9, 2024
Ripple ordered to pay $125M in SEC legal battle

Global Cloud Services Trends

Ripple ordered to pay $125M in SEC legal battle

OUR TAKE The Ripple ruling highlights the growing tension between innovation in the cryptocurrency space and regulatory enforcement. While Ripple has avoided the worst-case scenario with a significantly reduced penalty, the case underscores the importance of regulatory clarity…

Aug 9, 2024
Akamai projects higher Q3 revenue amid big cybersecurity demand

Global Cloud Services Trends

Akamai projects higher Q3 revenue amid big cybersecurity demand

Akamai anticipates Q3 revenue and profit to exceed market estimates due to robust cybersecurity demand amidst rising cyber threats. The company has revised its 2024 sales forecast, maintaining the midpoint estimate, and reported a 5% rise in second-quarter revenue, surpassing…

Aug 9, 2024
Turkey bans Roblox over child abuse concerns

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

Turkey bans Roblox over child abuse concerns

Turkey has blocked the popular gaming platform Roblox over concerns about content that could trigger child abuse, Justice Minister said. Roblox reported more than 13,000 incidents of child exploitation in 2023, according to a Bloomberg report released last month.

Aug 9, 2024
US court orders crypto exchange FTX to repay $12.7B to customers

North America Institutional Trends

US court orders crypto exchange FTX to repay $12.7B to customers

A US court has ordered the defunct cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers, as part of a settlement with the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC).

Aug 9, 2024
YouTube’s decline in Russia threatens online freedom of speech

Global Cloud Services Trends

YouTube’s decline in Russia threatens online freedom of speech

OUR TAKEYouTube slowdowns in Russia sounds like a digital chill wind blowing through the land of free expression. It’s almost like a game of blame chicken, with lawmakers accusing Google of negligence and experts hinting at Russian authorities’ hand in it. Reminds me of when…

Aug 9, 2024
True Corp conducts Thailand’s first Cell Broadcast Service test

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

True Corp conducts Thailand’s first Cell Broadcast Service test

True conducted Thailand’s first test of its Cell Broadcast Service, enhancing emergency alerts with government support for nationwide safety.

Aug 9, 2024
Interview with Raja Akmal, founder and managing director of X86 Network, Malaysia’s Data Centre Interconnect King

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

Interview with Raja Akmal, founder and managing director of X86 Network, Malaysia’s Data Centre Interconnect King

Introduction of Raja Akmal & X86 Network Raja Akmal, the founder and Managing Director of X86 Network, established the company in 2014 with a laser focus on connectivity services. X86 Network, the go-to choice for businesses seeking reliable connectivity services, offers…

Aug 9, 2024
MANUTECH Season 2 boosts digital knowledge in agriculture

Companies

MANUTECH Season 2 boosts digital knowledge in agriculture

TCCtech and NECTEC launch MANUTECH Season 2 to boost digital knowledge in Thailand’s agriculture through advanced tech and IT-OT integration.

Aug 9, 2024
Top tech news stories today: August 9, 2024

North America Cloud Services Trends

Top tech news stories today: August 9, 2024

Fintech 1. Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion to customers, US CFTC says A U.S. court has ordered bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers. (WMBD) 2. Robinhood results beat estimates on meme-stock, crypto-trading boom…

Aug 9, 2024
RIPE NCC responds to the Taipei Representative Office’s complaint

Companies

RIPE NCC responds to the Taipei Representative Office’s complaint

OUR TAKE How to refer to certain geographic regions and territories is a long-running problem for organisations caught between China and what it claims are its overseas terrirotories. RIPE NCC uses the internationally recognised ISO system, specifically the 3166-1 list to assign…

Aug 9, 2024