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 Datacenter Trends
How does your data centre recover from a disaster?
Data centre disaster recovery plan(DRP) is critical to maintaining business continuity and protecting valuable data from a range of threats, including cyber-attacks, human error and power outages. A comprehensive DRP includes detailed risk assessments, strategic backup protocols…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record profit on AI Chip demand
SK Hynix posted its strongest quarterly profit since 2018, reaching $3.96 billion, driven by AI chip demand.
Global Cloud Services Trends
IBM reports growth in AI bookings, beating earnings estimates
In the second quarter, IBM’s sales grew by 2% to $15.8 billion, with the software division seeing revenues climb by 7% to $6.7 billion, both exceeding analysts’ expectations.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is disaster recovery and how does it work?
Disaster recovery is a subset of business continuity planning, focusing on restoring critical business functions after a disruptive event.
Global Cloud Services
7 key elements of an effective disaster recovery plan
A disaster recovery plan is a set of detailed, documented guidelines that outline a company’s critical assets and explain how the organisation will respond to unplanned incidents.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What are the goals of a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a meticulously documented strategy that delineates how an organisation will react to and recover from unplanned incidents, enabling the resumption of business operations.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is RTP and RPO in disaster recovery?
In a DRP, setting appropriate values for RPO and RTO is fundamental for businesses seeking to minimise data loss and downtime.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Malaysia pushes social media giants to tackle cybercrime
Malaysia’s government has urged social media platforms to intensify efforts against a surge in harmful online content.
Global Cloud Services
Boot-optimised storage solutions: Enhancing system performance
Boot-optimised storage solutions are specialised configurations designed to improve the boot time and performance of computer systems.
North America Institutional
EVs compatible with Tesla chargers: Access and adaptations
The compatibility of non-Tesla EVs with Tesla chargers is an evolving landscape, driven by technological, regulatory, and market factors.
North America Cloud Services
Are all EV chargers the same? EVs’ types and standards
EV chargers are not all the same, varying in connector types, charging speeds, and compatibility with different vehicles.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Are EV chargers universal? compatibility and standards
As the EV industry moves towards more unified standards, the convenience and accessibility of EV charging are expected to improve.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Taiwanese startup TiSpace aims to launch rocket in Japan
TiSpace, a Taiwanese startup, is poised to become the first foreign company to launch a rocket from Japan in early 2025.
Global Cloud Services Trends
SK Hynix hits record profit amid AI chip demand surge
SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Key management server: Guardian of a secure digital world
In today’s digital age, data security is one of the important issues that organisations and enterprises must pay high attention to. Key management server (KMS), as a key tool for data security, is increasingly becoming an integral part of organisations. The effective use of KMS…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Quectel expands antenna portfolio for IoT devices with 5G
OUR TAKE Quectel has also added YECN001J1A and YECT000WBA external 5G antennas to its portfolio. Both antennas cover 5G NR bands below 6ghz and are compatible with 4G, 3G, 2G and LPWA bands. For those who prioritise GNSS, Quectel has introduced the YEGB000Q1A and YEGN000Q1A…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Grayscale’s Ethereum lead at risk as big investors launch ETFs
OUR TAKEGrayscale’s position in the cryptocurrency world is getting increasingly tumultuous. The market went wild when bitcoin ETFs were first approved. Now, with Ethereum ETFs on the rise, Grayscale’s dominant status seems to be tottering. Look at the financial giants like…
Africa Institutional Trends
Mercury cuts services in Ukraine, Nigeria amid compliance shift
OUR TAKEMercury’s move to cut ties with Ukraine amidst their risk-tightening spree feels a bit off-key. It’s not like Ukraine’s been on any sanctions list, and their startup scene’s been buzzing. Reminds me of when PayPal famously froze accounts of foreign freelancers, citing…
Companies
Microsoft and Lumen forge $20M deal to boost AI infrastructure
OUR TAKEMicrosoft and Lumen Technologies are joining forces to supercharge AI workloads. This strategic move by Microsoft, the AI player with significant investments in OpenAI’s ChatGPT, is particularly timely. The tech giant has been grappling with data centre capacity…
Global Cloud Services
Apple Maps goes web-based, challenging Google with new features
OUR TAKEApple’s dropping another bombshell with Apple Maps on the web. It’s like they’re saying, ‘Hey Google, we’re coming for you!’ Remember when Siri first battled Alexa for smart home supremacy? This feels like a similar turf war. With cross-browser compatibility and features…