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.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Traders buy bullish Chinese ETF options ahead of PBOC briefing
OUR TAKEWith key economic briefings by top Chinese financial regulators, including the People’s Bank of China (PBOC), and recent stimulus measures on the horizon, investors are turning to bullish options on ETFs tracking Chinese equities. The movement was especially noticeable…
North America Institutional Trends
Top tech news stories today: September 24, 2024
Fintech 1. US SEC, Coinbase clash in court over crypto rulemaking Coinbase and the U.S. securities regulator faced off in a federal appeals court in Philadelphia on Monday as the cryptocurrency exchange pressed the agency to create new rules for digital assets. (The Star) IT…
Global Institutional Trends
HTTPS protocol: The foundation of secure web browsing
What is HTTPS? HTTPS is the secure version of HTTP, the protocol used by web browsers to communicate with websites. The “S” in HTTPS stands for “Secure,” and the primary function of the protocol is to encrypt data sent between a user’s browser and a website’s server. This…
Global Institutional Trends
HTTP vs HTTPS: Understanding the key differences
What is HTTP? HTTP, which stands for Hypertext Transfer Protocol, is the foundation of data communication on the World Wide Web. It is responsible for facilitating the transfer of information between the user’s browser and a website’s server. HTTP operates as a request-response…
Global Cloud Services Trends
UN experts call for global AI framework to promote equity
OUR TAKEThe proposal for a “global AI capacity development network” aims to provide essential resources and datasets to researchers worldwide, addressing disparities in access. Emphasising adherence to international human rights law ensures ethical considerations remain…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft promotes responsible AI with 2 new data centres
OUR TAKEThis news marks a significant step in promoting responsible AI, particularly in underserved areas like the Global South. Microsoft’s partnership with G42 to establish data centres focused on ethical AI development is commendable.The aim to develop large language models…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
UAE and Nvidia join forces for climate innovation
G42 and Nvidia will develop AI solutions to enhance global weather forecasting and establish a climate tech lab in Abu Dhabi.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Tech giants push for looser AI regulations
Tech companies are advocating for a less strict interpretation of the EU’s AI Act, fearing fines and legal challenges related to data usage.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Qualcomm explores potential acquisition of Intel amid chipmaker’s struggles
OUR TAKEQualcomm has approached Intel about a potential takeover, signalling a significant move in the semiconductor industry. It’s crucial for both companies and the broader technology industry. This highlights the ongoing consolidation trends within the tech industry, which can…
Global Cloud Services Trends
TSMC, Samsung discuss building Middle Eastern megafactories
TSMC and Samsung may build advanced chip plants in the U.A.E., signalling the nation’s rising status as a tech and innovation centre.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Huawei’s Mate XT faces supply issues amid high demand
Huawei’s new Mate XT smartphone faces supply shortages, disappointing fans eager to purchase without pre-orders.
Global Cloud Services Trends
IAB announces NEMOPS workshop to shape future of network management
A workshop organised by the Internet Architecture Board (IAB) aims to chart a path for the development of future network management protocols and techniques. Recommendations from the NEMOPS workshop are expected to inform efforts of standardisation development organisations such…
Global Institutional Trends
CEDESURK: Advancing higher education documentation in DRC
CEDESURK, established in 2001, fosters scientific documentation and training, supporting 50 higher education institutions in the DRC.
North America Institutional
SEC approves BlackRock’s spot bitcoin ETF options listing
OUR TAKEThe U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has taken a big step towards including cryptocurrencies in the mainstream financial services sector by approving the listing and trading of options for BlackRock’s iShares Bitcoin Trust (ticker symbol “IBIT”) on the…
Global Cloud Services
Exclusive interview: How SoiLabs transforms food waste into sustainable solutions
SoiLabs is at the forefront of transforming the food industry by innovatively converting food waste into sustainable resources. The company, backed by Hafnium Ventures, focuses on upcycling okara, a byproduct of soy processing, into high-quality nutritional products. This…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Assessing application readiness for cloud deployment
While many applications can be deployed in the cloud, not all are designed to take advantage of cloud infrastructure.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Understanding standard penetration testing: A key to cybersecurity
A standard penetration test (often referred to as a “pen test”) is a simulated cyberattack on a computer system, network, or web application to identify vulnerabilities that could be exploited by malicious actors. One of the most effective ways to identify vulnerabilities and…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
EU targets Google with potential billions in fines over search dominance under new Digital Markets Act
OUR TAKEGoogle is at risk of hefty fines from the European Union due to concerns about its search dominance, as regulators prepare to issue formal charges under the Digital Markets Act. The company may need to make significant changes to comply with EU rules or face penalties…
Leaders
Microsoft and Constellation Energy to revive Three Mile Island: A new era for clean nuclear power
OUR TAKEConstellation Energy plans to restart Pennsylvania’s Three Mile Island nuclear plant by 2028, in collaboration with Microsoft, to provide clean energy for its data centers. This move aims to support Microsoft’s sustainability goals while revitalisng the plant, which had…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Nvidia powers federated learning for enhanced AI tumor segmentation in medical imaging
OUR TAKEA group of experts from leading U.S. medical institutions is exploring federated learning to train AI models for tumor segmentation, allowing for collaborative development without compromising data privacy. This innovative approach aims to enhance model accuracy while…