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Quarter 30 120d
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North America Institutional Trends
AI deals break a record for US VC funding
The US venture capital funding surged to $55.6 billion in Q2, driven by significant investments in AI companies, reversing a previous decline.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Viral ‘China-spoiled’ video showcases China’s digital convenience
China-Spoiled highlights the struggle of those accustomed to these conveniences when returning to slower-paced environments.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Huawei Cloud CEO: AI leadership unhindered by chip shortage
Huawei’s Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising innovation in cloud computing to maintain AI leadership.

Global Institutional Trends
Apple blocks 25 VPN apps in Russia
OUR TAKE VPN is gaining traction globally as a tool to bypass geographic restrictions and protect personal privacy. In countries like Russia, VPN is not only a tool for freedom of information, but an essential means of protecting personal privacy from government censorship.–Zora…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Asus to show next-generation Ryzen AI 300 laptop on July 17
OUR TAKE The competition is set to intensify as several notebook manufacturers prepare to show off new notebooks using AMD’s Ryzen AI 300 processors, helping to drive technological advancement and innovation to give consumers more choice and more advanced performance.–Zora Lin…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Are VPN apps safe?
Is a VPN app safe to use? This question is more relevant than ever as online privacy concerns grow. In this blog, we’ll delve into the safety of VPN apps, explore their benefits, and uncover potential risks to help you make an informed decision. Understanding VPNs Virtual Private…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Discovering Expansion Ventures: Innovators in venture capital
What is Expansion Ventures? Expansion Ventures is a pioneering venture capital firm dedicated to supporting startups that drive technological innovation, sustainability, and social impact. Founded with the mission to empower visionary entrepreneurs, Expansion Ventures has made a…

Global Cloud Services
Samsung’s profit soars 1,500% amid AI-driven chip demand
OUR TAKEThe recent surge in Samsung’s profits, driven by the AI boom, reflects a broader trend of technological integration reshaping industries. This development is both exciting and a reminder of the relentless pace of innovation that continues to shape our world. While the…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Lexus confronts chip shortage crunch: Production woes revealed
As demand for cars surges post-pandemic, the shortage of crucial chips used in EV has posed significant hurdles for Lexus.

Companies
AI frenzy boosts Samsung Q2 profit 13-fold
Samsung Electronics has reported a 13-fold increase in its second-quarter profit, fueled by robust demand for AI technology and the rebound in memory chip prices.

Africa Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: July 5, 2024
Huawei Cloud CEO Zhang Ping’an dismissed AI chip shortage concerns, emphasising Huawei’s Ascend AI chip and computing solutions.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
India’s X alternative Koo to shut down services
OUR TAKE Launched in 2020, Koo offers instant messaging services in more than 10 Indian languages. The site gains traction in 2021 after several ministers backs it during a dispute between the Indian government and X, then known as Twitter.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter What happened…

Companies
Amazon discontinues security robot for small businesses
OUR TAKE When Amazon launches Astro for Business in November last year, it says the security solution combines robotics, intelligent security and AI to enable smes to monitor their business 24/7 even from home, including real-time views, remote controls and two-way calling…

Companies
Nigeria plans nationwide AI and blockchain research centres
OUR TAKE In addition to funding research, NITDA supports Nigerian startups to develop products using emerging technologies. The agency plans to create innovation sandboxes to help startups develop use cases, build businesses, and bring products to market.–Zora Lin, BTW reporter…

Global Cloud Services
10 AI-powered inventions transforming daily life
OUR TAKEToday, time often feels like a scarce commodity, these AI-powered innovations promise not just convenience but a glimpse into a future where our environments adapt to our needs intuitively. As we marvel at the wonders of AI transforming our homes into smart sanctuaries, I…

Companies
Anthropic plans to fund new AI benchmarks
Unveiled on Monday, Anthropic launched a new program, looking to fund the development of new benchmarks that can evaluate the performance and impact of AI models.

Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
LG acquires Athom to boost AI smart homes
LG acquires 80% of Athom to enhance AI-driven smart home solutions, with plans to buy the remaining 20% within three years.

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends
The US initiates AI investment restriction on China
US restricts investments in China’s AI sector, criticised by China’s UN envoy for hindering development and promoting division.

Global Cloud Services Trends
AI-focused firms see big jump in market cap in June
AI-focused chipmakers, notably Nvidia, experienced significant market capitalisation gains, briefly surpassing Microsoft as the world’s most valuable company.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China tops generative AI patents, with 38,000 in past decade
China leads the generative AI patent race, filing over 38,000 patents in the past decade, far surpassing the US.
