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
EU’s sweeping AI law comes into effect officially
The EU’s pioneering AI law is now in effect worldwide, focusing on ethical AI use, accountability, and transparency within the region.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google introduces Gemini-powered features for Chrome desktop
OUR TAKEIntegrating advanced AI capabilities into web browsing not only streamlines user searches but also transforms the way people interact with digital content. The addition of natural language queries and product comparisons will make Chrome a more powerful tool for everyday…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Apple’s Vision Pro 2 may get a display upgrade with tandem OLED
OUR TAKEThe Vision Pro 2’s potential use of tandem OLED technology highlights Apple’s commitment to enhancing user experience through advanced displays. This move aligns with Apple’s tradition of integrating advanced tech without drastic price increases, maintaining their…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Amazon sues Nokia over cloud computing patents
OUR TAKE The legal battle between Amazon and Nokia highlights the competitive and highly litigious nature of the tech industry, particularly in the rapidly evolving cloud computing sector. This case underscores the importance of intellectual property in maintaining technological…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Apple upgrades iPhone AI, faces challenges by Chinese market
OUR TAKEApple’s recent earnings report shows that iPhone sales outperform expectations despite a drop in sales in China, with the company’s investment in AI technology seen as a key factor in attracting consumers. Apple expects iPhone sales to continue to grow in the future…
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI music startup Suno admits using copyrighted songs in AI training
OUR TAKERIAA has filed a lawsuit against two music-generation startups, Udio and Suno, which the RIAA accuses of using copyrighted music without permission to train their AI models. Suno admits to the behaviour in court documents but claimed that it was lawful on the basis of the…
Asia-Pacific Institutional
The EU’s AI Act is a new starting point for global regulation
OUR TAKEThe EU’s AI Act goes into effect on 1 August 2024, marking the implementation of the world’s first comprehensive regulation of AI applications. The Act adopts a risk-based approach, categorising AI applications into low/no risk, high risk and limited risk, with…
Leaders
Nintendo’s Q1 profit falls 71% amid declining Switch sales
Nintendo sold 2.1 million Switch units in Q1, down from 3.91 million a year earlier, while maintaining its annual forecast of 13.5 million units.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Nissan and Honda unite for next-gen software platform
Nissan and Honda have announced a joint venture to research the next-gen software platform, as stated in their joint declaration on Thursday. The two companies have also signed a memorandum to enhance their strategic alliance, first announced in March, with a commitment to…
North America Institutional Trends
US court halts Biden administration to restore net neutrality rules
US court suspended the Federal Communications Commission’s (FCC) attempt to re-implement net neutrality rules established in 2015. The court found that broadband service providers are likely to prevail in the upcoming legal dispute and has scheduled oral arguments on the topic…
Companies
ARIN to enhance security services with RPKI and IRR Integration
OUR TAKEARIN aims to implement new features in a software update to enhance the integration of its Resource Public Key Infrastructure (RPKI) and Internet Route Registration (IRR) routing security services. These enhancements are based on feedback from the 20 September 2023…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ex-CNN anchor Don Lemon sues Elon Musk over canceled X deal
OUR TAKE Lemon was fired by CNN in April 2023 after he made sexist comments on-air about then-presidential candidate Nikki Haley, and Variety magazine reported on his behind-the-scenes behavior during his 17-year tenure at CNN. Lemon’s spokesperson said at the time that the…
Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends
Interview with BDDC: Sustaining Indonesia’s digital future
BDDC, a prominent provider of data centre services in Indonesia, is at the forefront of the country’s digital transformation. At the IDNOG conference, we had the opportunity to speak with Erland Karim, Head of Ecosystem Business at BDDC, and his colleague Candida Afdianora about…
Global Cloud Services Trends
blueAPACHE ranked on Channel Futures 2024 MSP 501 List
The 2024 MSP 501 list is based on confidential data collected and analysed by the Channel Futures research and editorial teams from February to May 2024. The list recognises top managed service providers based on metrics including recurring revenue, profit margin, and other key…
Companies
Who is Kurtis Lindqvist? New president & CEO of ICANN, forming the future of internet governance
Kurtis Lindqvist is renowned for his contributions to building a secure, resilient, and inclusive global Internet.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: August 2, 2024
Fintech 1. Coinbase beats revenue estimates as crypto markets ride ETF euphoria Coinbase’s second-quarter revenue surpassed Wall Street expectations on Thursday as trading volumes roared back to life thanks to market euphoria over easing regulatory roadblocks, sending shares of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Meta’s long-term AI vision is investing in tomorrow’s technology
OUR TAKEMeta’s strategy involves building AI infrastructure with flexibility, allowing for capacity adjustments based on optimal use cases, which can be utilised for various purposes such as inferencing, ranking, and recommendations. This approach ensures that the hardware used…
Global Cloud Services Trends
10 easy steps to building a culture of cyber awareness
Cyberattacks are a constant threat in today’s digital world, with phishing emails, malware downloads, and data breaches capable of crippling businesses and devastating personal lives. Employee error is a significant reason many threats are introduced to business networks, often…
Leaders
Chip stocks fell sharply after Arm Holdings’ cautious forecast
OUR TAKEThe conservative forecast from Arm Holdings led to a 16% drop in its shares, which raised concerns that the expected returns from large investments in AI by major companies like Microsoft, Alphabet, Amazon, and Meta Platforms would take longer to materialise than…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
BDx Data Centers unveils Phase 1 of advanced AI campus
OUR TAKEThe launch of BDx Indonesia’s renewable-powered AI campus marks a significant step towards establishing Indonesia as a leader in AI and digital infrastructure. This project highlights the country’s commitment to sustainable development. Most importantly, it also paves the…