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
Global PC shipments up 3% in Q2, Apple leads with 21% surge
Global PC shipments rose 3% in Q2, driven by AI-capable devices, with Apple leading growth at 20.8%.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Manufacturers delay Gen AI rollout due to accuracy fears
Manufacturers are cautious about implementing Generative AI due to accuracy concerns, with only 58% planning to increase AI spending in 2024, lower than global and U.S. averages.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Cloud to keep challenging Microsoft’s licensing practices
Google Cloud plans to continue its challenge against Microsoft’s licensing practices, despite Microsoft’s deal with CISPE.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is big data analytics and what are its key parts?
Big Data analytics has revolutionised the way organisations make decisions, operate, and innovate in today’s data-driven world. By harnessing the power of big data, businesses and industries can gain valuable insights, improve efficiency, and create competitive advantages, and…
Global Cloud Services
10 best tech products of 2024 so far
OUR TAKEFrom the arrival of Microsoft’s new generation of AI-equipped Windows 11 laptops to Apple’s latest iPad Pros, here are 10 of the best gadgets in the first half of year. In the second half of year, with efforts of Apple, OpenAI and other companies, more brilliant…
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft settles cloud computing complaint for $22M
OUR TAKE CISPE, a cloud services organisation whose members include Amazon and dozens of small EU cloud providers, complains to the European Commission in late 2022 that contract terms imposed by Microsoft on October 1 are harming Europe’s cloud computing ecosystem.–Zora Lin, BTW…
Global Cloud Services
The crystal ball of the digital age: Predictive analytics
By harnessing historical data, statistical algorithms, etc, Predictive analytics transforms raw data into foresight.
Companies
JANOG54 Kicks Off in Nara: Bridging network innovations
The JANOG54 meeting was held in Nara City, Nara Prefecture from Wednesday, July 3 to Friday, July 5, 2024. The JANOG conference is a place where all kinds of people come together to discuss, and this year’s theme is “Connecting to the Internet.” At present, JANOG has grown into a…
North America Cloud Services Trends
Trump to speak at Bitcoin 2024 in Nashville on July 27
OUR TAKEDonald Trump’s support for bitcoin at Bitcoin 2024 highlights his strategy to align with tech-savvy voters and oppose Democratic regulation. By advocating for financial freedom and U.S. dominance in crypto, he aims to energise his base and attract undecided voters with…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Bitcoin mining may enhance UK’s renewable energy gird
Bitcoin Policy UK promotes Bitcoin mining to enhance the UK’s renewable energy grid, stabilising and monetising energy supplies sustainably.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Germany in deal to reduce Huawei’s role in 5G wireless networks
The German government and mobile phone operators have agreed in principle to phase out components from Chinese technology companies from the country’s 5G wireless network over the next five years.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Who is Brad Porter? CEO of Collaborative Robotics, with an eye for human-robot interactions
As CEO and founder of Collaborative Robotics, Porter drives cloud computing innovation with determination and foresight.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 11, 2024
IT infrastructure 1. Germany in deal to cut Huawei’s role in 5G wireless network, sources say The German government and mobile phone carriers have agreed in principle on steps to phase components by Chinese technology companies out of the nation’s 5G wireless network over the…
Companies
Spain’s Acciona launches interchangeable battery electric vehicle
Acciona, Spain, has launched an electric vehicle designed for city driving with the option of a subscription-based battery exchange service.
Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
Paytm gains crucial approval for investment in key subsidiary
India’s Paytm secured approval from a government panel to invest $6 million into its subsidiary, pending finance ministry clearance.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Cracking the code: The truth about crypto wallet case sensitivity
In cryptocurrency, users often wonder if wallet addresses are case sensitive, affecting transaction accuracy and asset protection.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft’s bold adoption of Apple in China amid safety scrutiny
Starting in September, Microsoft will offer Apple’s iOS-based devices to its employees in China, according to a recent announcement.
Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Europe re-enters space with Ariane 6, overcoming debut glitch
Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its debut flight from French Guiana, deploying three micro-satellites for research, marking Europe’s regained access to space.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What causes an AI boom? Here are some key factors
AI boom, characterised by a rapid surge in the development, investment, and adoption of AI technologies across industries, is driven by several key factors. These factors have created fertile ground for the rapid growth and widespread adoption of AI, profoundly changing every…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Raja Manickam? CEO of Nexsemi, semiconductor entrepreneur
Raja Manickam, one of the distinguished figures in the Indian semiconductor realm, has left an indelible mark.