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
SK Hynix’s next-gen DRAM chip sets new benchmark for energy efficiency
OUR TAKESK Hynix, the world’s second-largest memory chip maker, unveiled its latest innovation—a sixth-generation 10-nanometer DRAM chip that offers improved power efficiency compared to previous models. This advancement is particularly relevant in the context of the current AI…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Huawei revives as smartphone profits soar in first-half
OUR TAKE Since 2019, U.S. sanctions have prevented Huawei from gaining access to advanced American chips and other technology. Washington sees Huawei as a national security risk – a charge the company denies. Since then, U.S. sanctions have expanded to ban the export of highly…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Who is Pavel Durov? Founder and CEO of Telegram, defending freedom of expression
Pavel Durov, founder and CEO of Telegram, was arrested at Bourget Airport. His influence on communication and privacy remains significant.
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Top tech news stories today: August 30, 2024
IT infrastructure 1. Google considering large data centre in Vietnam, source says, in nation’s first by US big tech Alphabet’s Google is considering building a large data centre in Vietnam, a person briefed on the plans said, in what would be the first such investment by a big…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is software test automation and why is it important?
Software test automation is a powerful tool that can significantly enhance the efficiency, accuracy, and effectiveness of your testing process. By automating repetitive tasks, teams can focus on more strategic activities, achieve faster time-to-market, and deliver higher-quality…
Global Cloud Services Trends
OpenAl, Anthropic sign work with governments to test AI
The agreement, the first of its kind, comes as the two companies face regulatory scrutiny over the safe and ethical use of AI technology.
Global Cloud Services Trends
BYD partner with Huawei to develop autonomous electric vehicles
Huawei has struck a deal with electric car maker BYD that will see the tech giant supply its autonomous driving system for electric vehicles.
Africa Cloud Services Trends
Sonangol: exploring for liquid and gaseous hydrocarbons
Sonangol is committed to becoming a benchmark in the African market and fulfilling the task of becoming an integrated company in Angola.
Africa National Telecom Trends
Orange Cameroun SA: Choice for 90% of Cameroon’s population
More than 12 million subscribers trust Orange Cameroon to make calls, send text messages, watch or forward videos, and hold remote meetings.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Cloud vs bare-metal servers: Navigate cost and security with IPTP
Businesses nowadays often face a crucial decision: Should they opt for cloud services or invest in bare-metal servers and manage their own data centres? Both options have unique benefits and challenges, and the right choice depends on your specific business needs, strategies…
Leaders
Interview with Xiao Yumin, CTO of TorchV AI: Harnessing unstructured data for business advantage
Xiao Yumin, CTO of TorchV AI, is an expert in technical development, with a focus on RAG, vector search, and unstructured data parsing.
Global Cloud Services
Exploring Vulnerability Management System (VMS): Key processes and types
A robust vulnerability management system (VMS) helps organisations proactively identify, assess, and remediate security vulnerabilities.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Google considers building a large data centre in Vietnam
OUR TAKEAlphabet is considering a major investment in Vietnam by building a “hyperscale” data centre near Ho Chi Minh City. This would be the first major U.S. tech investment in the country. The move is motivated by Vietnam’s growing digital economy and high demand for cloud…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple cuts about 100 digital services jobs as priorities shift
OUR TAKEApple has recently cut around 100 jobs in its digital services group, focusing on reducing roles related to Apple Books and other services. This move reflects a shift in priorities, as Apple re-evaluates its focus within the services division. Despite the layoffs, Apple…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta’s Puffin glasses aim to redefine mixed reality
Meta is developing a smaller mixed reality device code-named “Puffin” as an alternative to bulky VR headsets.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Super Micro shares plunge amid filing delay
Super Micro delayed its annual report, triggering a 25% drop in stock amid allegations of accounting manipulation.
Global Cloud Services
The future of secure cloud computing
VPCs allow businesses to customise their networking configurations, enhancing security and control over data.
Global Cloud Services
Exploring virtual clusters in cloud computing
A virtual cluster in cloud computing is a collection of interconnected virtual machines that operate together as a single unit.
Global Cloud Services
Virtualisation powers cloud computing
Virtualisation abstracts physical hardware resources, allowing multiple virtual machines to run on a single physical server.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Foreign smartphone sales in China edged up 2.7% in July
Compared to 2023, Apple’s sales were up 2.7% year-over-year, helped by stronger promotions and an extra week of selling prices.