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 Institutional
The pivotal role of IT compliance in securing your data
In the currently digital era, where data breaches and cyber threats are prevalent, IT compliance has emerged as a critical component for organisations worldwide. IT compliance is a fundamental aspect of modern business operations, ensuring that organisations adhere to legal…

Global Institutional Trends
Navigating the digital maze: Mastering IT GRC
As we all know, many businesses today face the challenge of navigating a myriad of regulations, risks, and governance frameworks to maintain operational integrity and protect sensitive data. This trifecta, known as IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), forms the cornerstone…

Global Institutional Trends
RCS: The messaging revolution transforming how we communicate
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is an advanced messaging protocol designed to enhance traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) by offering a richer set of features and a more robust user experience. Developed by the GSM Association (GSMA)…

Global Cloud Services Trends
The future of messaging: Why RCS are a game-changer
Rich Communication Services (RCS) are emerging as a pivotal technology, transforming the way we connect and engage with one another. Unlike traditional SMS, which offers a basic text messaging experience, RCS ushers in a new era of interactive and immersive communication…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Toyota to build EV battery plant in Fukuoka for Lexus cars
OUR TAKEIt’s an interesting staff that Toyota is planning to establish a new battery manufacturing plant in Fukuoka, specifically for their luxury Lexus vehicles. This seems like a big move, reminiscent of when Tesla set up shop in Shanghai to strengthen their supply chain and…

Companies
NatWest’s $2.94B Metro Bank deal amid 16% profit drop
OUR TAKEIt looks like NatWest is gearing up to make a comeback. NatWest’s pre-tax operating profit for the first half of the year fell by 16%, but thankfully, it wasn’t as bad as expected. The main reason behind the decline was the intense competition in the mortgage market and…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kamala Harris launches TikTok accounts to boost 2024 campaign
OUR TAKEKamala Harris jumping on TikTok, like a pseudo event right? She’s definitely keeping up with the times. It’s like when Obama did his ‘Amaaazing’ meme back in the day, embracing the internet culture. But Harris going TikTok official is a bold move, especially with that…

Global Cloud Services Trends
GE HealthCare and AWS partner to transform medical data with AI
OUR TAKEThis partnership between GE HealthCare and AWS is an intriguing one, akin to a ‘superhero’ duo in the realm of data. We often hear about the overwhelming amount of data generated in the healthcare sector, yet so much of it remains untapped. It’s like having a library full…

Asia-Pacific Institutional
APAC mobile industry poised to surpass $1T by 2030
OUR TAKEThe mobile industry in the APAC region is rocketing towards the $1 trillion mark! 5G is spreading rapidly in places like Australia and India, akin to a technological land grab. Its growth rate, exceeding the global average by 3%, is thanks to smart factories and IoT…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Ford shares plunge 18%, leading auto sector rout
OUR TAKEFord’s stock tanking like a lead balloon. Remember when Tesla’s ups and downs made headlines? Now Ford’s taking the spotlight with an 18.4% plunge, its worst in over a decade. It’s almost like investors are saying, ‘Enough’s enough with the warranty issues and missed…

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Apple plans to launch its first foldable iPhone in 2026
OUR TAKEApple has been developing foldable screen technology for some time and has applied for related patents. According to reports, Apple’s foldable iPhone is expected to be thinner and lighter than competitors on the market, and Apple is working to fix the crease problem…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Does load balancer have an IP address?
Load balancers utilise IP addresses for directing traffic, maintaining session continuity, and enhancing network security. A load balancer is a device or software distributing network or application traffic across multiple servers, which helps in managing the workload and…

Companies
OpenAI launches SearchGPT to compete with Google
OUR TAKEOpenAI announces the launch of SearchGPT, an innovative AI-powered search engine that accesses information on the Internet in real time to provide users with fast and accurate search results. This initiative pushes OpenAI to the forefront of direct competition with search…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Russia throttles YouTube in latest attack on social media
OUR TAKERussia is stepping up its efforts to control digital content by reducing download speeds on YouTube, with plans to cut them by up to 70% next week. This action is a key component of Russia’s broader strategy to establish digital sovereignty, a campaign that includes…

Global Cloud Services
Microsoft enhances Bing Search with AI-generated answers
Microsoft has updated Bing Search to feature AI-generated answers at the top of the search results page.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Amazon develops cheaper AI chips to rival Nvidia
Amazon developed in-house AI chips to reduce reliance on Nvidia and offer more cost-effective computing solutions for AWS customers.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple’s China smartphone shipments drop 6.7% as Huawei surges
OUR TAKE Huawei made a comeback in high-end smartphones in defiance of U.S. sanctions last August. Huawei Mate 60 Pro became the world’s first smartphone to support satellite calls, the new Kirin chip, faster 5G network speed instantly detonated the entire market, and appeared in…

North America Cloud Services Trends
WhatsApp surpasses 100M monthly active users in US
OUR TAKEZuckerberg’s WhatsApp bragging is like saying, “Hey, we’re huge in the land of texts!” But look, over half those U.S. texters are on iPhones. Apple’s got a grip, but WhatsApp’s trying to make a splash. They’re all over Times Square and TV, even got “Modern Family” gang…

Global Cloud Services
Who is Gavin Wood? Co-founder of Ethereum, creator of Polkadot and Kusama
Gavin Wood, creator of Polkadot, significantly advanced blockchain with Solidity and decentralised internet infrastructure.

North America Institutional Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 26, 2024
Fintech 1. U.S. crypto exchange Coinbase adds three board members, including OpenAI executive U.S. cryptocurrency exchange Coinbase has added three new members to its board of directors, including an executive from ChatGPT-maker OpenAI, as the company steps up its efforts to sway…
