Time Horizon
Quarter 30 120d
Within the Time Horizon facet, Quarter 30 120d 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 Trends
AMD’s secure VM tech threatened by unforeseen DRAM problems
What happened: BadRAM attack targets AMD’s SEV technology Researchers have discovered that AMD‘s Secure Encrypted Virtualization (SEV) technology can be compromised using a simple $10 hardware setup. This vulnerability, known as the BadRAM attack, allows attackers to bypass…
North America Institutional Trends
USDT approved as virtual asset in Abu Dhabi
What happened: USDT gets green light in Abu Dhabi markets On Dec. 10, Tether announced that its U.S. dollar-pegged stablecoin, USDT, received approval from the Financial Services Regulatory Authority (FSRA) to operate within the Abu Dhabi Global Market (ADGM). This milestone…
Global Institutional Trends
Microsoft shareholders reject Bitcoin reserve proposal
What happened: Microsoft shareholders vote ‘no’ on Bitcoin reserve Microsoft shareholders decisively rejected a resolution proposed by the National Centre for Public Policy Research (NCPPR) to invest 1-5% of the company’s profits into Bitcoin reserves. The proposal, presented…
Companies
Nevada adopts blockchain to secure elections
What happened: Blockchain tech bolsters Nevada’s election certification process. Nevada Secretary of State Francisco Aguilar announced the adoption of blockchain technology for the state’s electoral certification process on Dec. 10. The decision aims to enhance transparency and…
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends
El Salvador and Argentina collaborate to grow crypto industry
El Salvador and Argentina sign a historic agreement to foster crypto industry growth.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is the ‘crypto industry’?
The cryptocurrency industry, which combines digital currencies and blockchain technology, has evolved significantly in recent years. With its rapid expansion, it has raised both excitement and concern. This article explores what the crypto industry is, its main components, and…
Global National Telecom Trends
Tejas Networks boosts Vodafone Idea’s 4G and 5G backhaul
What happened: Tejas Networks enhances Vodafone Idea’s backhaul for improved 5G infrastructure Tejas Networks has partnered with Vodafone Idea to upgrade and expand its 4G and 5G backhaul infrastructure. This collaboration will see Tejas Networks implement its advanced networking…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google’s quantum chip Willow redefines computation
What happened: Revolutionising tasks beyond classical capabilities with unprecedented speed Google has unveiled its next-generation quantum chip, Willow, marking a groundbreaking leap in quantum computing. This 105-qubit chip reduces errors exponentially and performs calculations…
Global Institutional
Augmented Reality (AR) in IT: Beyond gaming
Augmented Reality (AR) is one of the most revolutionary technologies of the modern era. While its association with gaming, notably through experiences like Pokémon Go, has driven mainstream awareness, its applications in the IT sector have grown far beyond entertainment. From…
Europe and Middle East National Telecom
Telefonica: Tailored solutions for a hyperconnected future
What happened: Telefonica Global Solutions shapes connectivity for the future At Capacity Europe 2024, Mario Di Paolo, Head of NaaS and Mobile Products at Telefonica Global Solutions, spoke with Saf Malik, Senior Reporter at Capacity Media, about Telefonica’s role in shaping the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Syria’s internet unstable during rebel offensive
What happened: Syrian rebels topple Assad as internet disruptions continue Recent developments in Syria have culminated in a significant shift of power. Syrian rebels have effectively toppled Bashar al-Assad’s regime through a rapid and surprising offensive, marking the end of…
Global Regional ISP Trends
Sparkle and INGV collaborate on subsea cable research
What happened: Sparkle and INGV’s pioneering subsea cable collaboration Sparkle, in partnership with the National Institute of Geophysics and Volcanology (INGV), has signed a Memorandum of Understanding to explore the potential of using subsea fiber optic cables for seismic event…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Chainlink partners with Coinbase on tokenized assets platform
What happened: Chainlink-Coinbase integration for enhanced asset management Blockchain oracle network Chainlink has announced its integration with Coinbase‘s Project Diamond, the digital asset platform designed for global institutions. This collaboration will enable the full…
North America Institutional Trends
Klar expands into B2B with Tribal acquisition in Mexico
What happened: Klar’s strategic expansion into B2B payments Mexican digital bank Klar has announced the acquisition of key assets from Tribal, a B2B payments and financing platform. This strategic move allows Klar to expand its services beyond consumer banking and tap into…
Companies
Norway’s Vipps debuts world’s first Apple Pay rival for iPhones
What happened: Norway’s Vipps as Apple Pay rival Norwegian payment service Vipps has made history by launching the world’s first competing tap-to-pay solution to Apple Pay on iPhones. Following an agreement between Apple and European regulators to open up NFC technology to third…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a firewall?
In today’s interconnected world, the importance of cybersecurity cannot be overstated. With data breaches, malware, and other cyber threats on the rise, safeguarding sensitive information and systems is a priority for individuals and organizations alike. At the heart of these…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Arelion powers up with new data centre in Rome
What happened: Arelion plans new data centre in Rome Aruba S.p.A and Arelion announced on Monday(December 9) that they are plans to activate a new Point-of-Presence (PoP) at Aruba’s Hyper Cloud Data Center (IT4) in Rome. Arelion’s new PoP, planned to go live in Q1 2025, will…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is a network communication protocol?
In the world of networking, a network communication protocol is an essential set of rules that govern how devices on a network communicate with each other. Whether you’re browsing the internet, transferring files, or sending emails, a communication protocol ensures data is…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Tyro launches embedded payments to simplify transactions
What happened: Tyro unveils embedded payments Tyro, a pioneer in Australia’s financial technology landscape, has unveiled its embedded payments solution, aiming to streamline how merchants accept tap-to-pay transactions. By integrating Tyro’s software development kit (SDK) into…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news today: December 11, 2024
Tech News Summaries 1. Tyro streamlines payments with embedded solutions Australian fintech Tyro introduces an embedded payment solution, reducing costs and increasing accessibility for businesses and consumers. Fyntra and Spectral Capital join forces to la…