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.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Charles Hoskinson? The visionary behind Cardano
Charles Hoskinson’s work is characterised by a commitment to scientific research aiming to create more secure, and decentralised systems.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China’s BYD surpasses Tesla in the Singapore and Southeast Asia EV market
OUR TAKEOn the one hand, BYD’s success in Singapore and Southeast Asia highlights the increasing competition in the EV market. On the other hand, Tesla has faced challenges with a decline in market share in Southeast Asia, reporting its lowest profit margin in over five years and…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Ferrari expands crypto payment system to Europe after US success
Ferrari is expanding its cryptocurrency payment system to its European dealership network from the end of July 2024, following a successful launch in the United States.

Leaders
Meta shuts down 63,000 Nigerian scam Instagram accounts
Meta has taken action against a Nigerian scam network by removing 63,000 Instagram involved in financial sexual extortion.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Kremlin jails father of Russia’s Internet
OUR TAKE Soldatov, a nuclear physicist by training, began his career at the Kurchatov Institute of Atomic Energy, the Soviet Union’s leading nuclear research facility during the Cold War. He was accused of abusing his power while managing a pool of ip addresses for an…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Mistral launches $640M Large 2, rivaling AI giants with new model
OUR TAKEMistral’s Large 2 makes a strong debut, challenging Meta and OpenAI’s giants. However, size isn’t everything. With 123 billion parameters compared to Llama’s 405 billion, Large 2’s precision over brute force is intriguing. Yet, its closed-source nature and expensive…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft unveil new GenAI search Bing with billion-user potential
OUR TAKEMicrosoft’s got a new trick up its sleeve with Bing generative search. It’s like Google’s AI Overview, but with a Microsoft twist. They’re aiming to spit out comprehensive summaries that’ll make your head spin. But, let’s be real, AI-generated info ain’t always spot on…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 25, 2024
Fintech 1. Ferrari extends cryptocurrency payment system to Europe after US launch Ferrari said on Wednesday it would extend its scheme to accept payments in cryptocurrency for its luxury sports cars to its European dealership network from the end of this month, after starting in…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Credit Saison invests $100M in Brazil to boost Latin American expansion
OUR TAKECredit Saison’s Brazil play is bold, echoing their India success story. Mori’s ambition to scale up from $100M to potentially half a billion in a few years shows they’re betting big on Brazil’s fintech potential. But let’s not forget, rapid expansion in emerging markets…

Global Institutional Trends
Tyler Technologies boosts forecast by $40M amid soaring demand
OUR TAKEIn the realm of tech and profits, Tyler Technologies is a standout. The company is essentially the digital whisperer for the public sector, fulfilling its IT needs. When states like California modernised their online services, streamlining tax payments and license…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Zuckerberg aims to rival OpenAI, Google with new Llama AI model
OUR TAKEMeta has unveiled a new and powerful AI model, the Llama 3.1, which it aims to make the world’s most used chatbot by the end of the year. This model powers the Meta AI chatbot in apps such as Instagram and WhatsApp, marking Meta’s shift towards becoming a foundational…

Global National Telecom Trends
Hackers cash in, AT&T’s $370K payout for stolen data deletion
OUR TAKEAT&T’s decision to pay a ransom to a hacker underscores the severity and complexity of cybersecurity threats faced by major corporations. This incident highlights the urgent need for stronger security measures and protocols to protect sensitive data from breaches.— Zoey…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Google sees $85B revenue surge with Search and AI success
OUR TAKE Alphabet’s remarkable financial performance highlights the crucial role of its Search and AI innovations in driving revenue growth. The impressive Q2 results underscore Google’s strategic focus on expanding its AI capabilities and cloud services, reflecting its ongoing…

Companies
Hackers leak documents from Leidos, an IT services provider to US
Hackers have leaked internal documents from Leidos, a major US government IT services provider, after a third-party vendor breach.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the different types of EV chargers?
EV chargers are classified as Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3, each with different charging speeds and power requirements. Choosing the Right Chargers involves considering charging speed requirements and usage habits to enhance the EV charging experience.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Why are EV chargers so expensive?
Electric vehicles (EVs) are seen as a major step forward in reducing carbon emissions and promoting sustainable transport. However, there are still several factors that contribute to the high cost of EV chargers, ranging from technological complexity, installation and…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
5 features of Nest Locator Tag, Google’s air tag
The Nest Locator Tag represents Google’s latest foray into personal tracking devices, offering a robust alternative to Apple’s AirTag.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Tesla moves toward humanoid robots and self-driving Taxis
OUR TAKEIn the face of weakening demand for electric vehicles and pressure to cut costs, Tesla’s CEO Elon Musk announced a major direction for the company’s future via social media: Starting next year, Tesla will begin producing and using humanoid robots, with initial plans for…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Spotify CEO reveals upcoming ‘deluxe version’ with hi-fi audio
OUR TAKESpotify is planning to launch a new service tier called deluxe version which will offer lossless audio and a range of advanced features such as advanced library management, AI-powered playlists, and headphone sound quality optimisation as additional options to its…

Global Cloud Services
5 purposes of air tags: Tracking, security, and peace of mind
Air tags serve a multifaceted purpose in modern life, providing a convenient and effective solution for tracking and securing personal items.
