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.
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Exploring the future of urban life: Key characteristics of smart cities
A smart city makes use of digital technologies to make urban spaces more liveable and more efficient. By putting IoT devices like sensors and smart meters all over the city, these cities collect a lot of data. They use this data to make things better in lots of ways, like…
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What are the features of a smart city to look for?
Smart cities use advanced technologies to optimise infrastructure, energy and services, creating connected environments that improve both sustainability and quality of life for residents. These cities integrate everything from traffic management to energy conservation, using data…
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What are the differences between sustainable and smart cities?
Smart and sustainable cities, while pursuing different goals, offer unique approaches to urban development. Smart cities use advanced technology to improve operational efficiency and citizen engagement, focusing on economic growth through digital transformation. Sustainable…
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Internet speed and bandwidth: are they really the same thing?
In today’s digital world, your internet connection is crucial for almost everything you do online, from watching HD videos to controlling smart home gadgets. However, terms like ‘bandwidth’ and ‘internet speed’ often cause confusion because they describe different aspects of your…
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Maximise network efficiency: Basic steps to increase bandwidth
In today’s digital-first world, it’s really important for any company to make sure their network is performing at its best. Bandwidth is basically the maximum rate at which data can be transferred over a network. It plays a big part in how efficiently and quickly data can move.…
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Exploring VPN usage: Does it increase bandwidth usage?
Virtual Private Networks (VPNs) are a great way to keep your online activities private and secure. They use advanced encryption protocols to add extra information to each data packet, which usually means a 5-15% increase in data usage. By securing data transfers and anonymising…
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Does bandwidth affect internet speed? Unravelling the connection
Bandwidth has a big impact on internet speed because it determines the fastest rate at which data can be transmitted over a network. Just like the width of a highway, more bandwidth means more data can flow at once, which makes the internet faster and smoother, especially when…
Global Institutional Trends
Exploring the Internet Governance Forum (IGF): What is it and why does it matter?
OUR TAKEThe Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a key platform under the UN, playing a big part in shaping how the global internet is governed. Through its forums, the IGF brings together a wide range of stakeholders to discuss and navigate the complexities of internet use and…
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Roblox increases bookings forecast amid CFO departure
Roblox raised its annual bookings forecast due to surging user engagement and more mature content, but shares fell after its CFO’s departure.
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A smart city model: Singapore’s 6 smart features
As cities worldwide grapple with challenges, Singapore’s smart city model offers a promising blueprint for the future of urban living.
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Smart city vs normal city: 6 differences you should know
The differences between smart cities and normal cities are stark, primarily driven by the technological integration and data utilisation.
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Microsoft and OpenAI: From partners to competitors
OUR TAKEMicrosoft has repositioned its relationship with OpenAI in the face of antitrust scrutiny, treating the other as a competitor, signalling the complexity of the partnership and competitive relationship between the two. Despite its large investment and long-term…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
DOJ initiates probe into Nvidia’s market practices in AI chip sector
OUR TAKEThe U.S. DOJ has carried out a thorough inquiry into Nvidia to assess whether the firm has misused its leading position in the AI chip sector. This investigation, prompted by grievances from rivals, includes its strategy of combining software and hardware. Nvidia…
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Transforming urban living: The crucial role of smart cities
The concept of smart cities has gained tremendous traction in recent years, driven by the need to address the challenges posed by rapid urbanisation and to enhance the quality of life for city dwellers. By integrating advanced technologies into urban infrastructure, smart cities…
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4 HPC’s hidden hurdles: Tackling cost, scalability, and power
High-Performance Computing (HPC) stands at the forefront of technological advancement, driving progress across science, engineering, and AI. However, despite its transformative potential, HPC faces several significant challenges that impact its efficiency, scalability, and…
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The crucial role of HPC in modern innovation: 4 key benefits
High-Performance Computing (HPC) is more than just a buzzword in the tech world; it’s a crucial driver of progress in various fields, from scientific research to industry innovation. 1. Accelerating scientific discovery HPC powers research by enabling scientists to tackle complex…
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Major 10 high-performance computing applications to know
High-Performance Computing (HPC) is a cornerstone of modern technological and scientific advancements, providing the computational power needed to tackle complex problems and drive innovation. Here are ten key applications of HPC that are transforming various industries: 1.…
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Decoding CWPPs: The key to cloud security mastery
In an era where digital transformation is accelerating at an unprecedented pace, businesses are increasingly migrating their operations to the cloud. However, as they move to cloud environments, they are also exposing themselves to a new set of security challenges. Enter Cloud…
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Mastering cloud security: 5 CWPP best practices
With the rise of cloud computing, ensuring robust security for cloud workloads has become a paramount concern for organisations. Cloud Workload Protection Platforms (CWPPs) play a pivotal role in safeguarding these digital assets, but their effectiveness depends significantly on…
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Microsoft declares OpenAI a competitor in AI and search
OUR TAKEMicrosoft has a long and tangled history with OpenAI, having invested a reported $13B in the ChatGPT maker as part of a long-term partnership. As part of the deal, Microsoft runs OpenAI’s models across its enterprise and consumer products and is OpenAI’s exclusive cloud…