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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.

Editorial image for Microsoft phone link adds text extraction from images.

Global Cloud Services Trends

Microsoft phone link adds text extraction from images

The new feature is currently available in Release Preview Insider builds and will be rolled out to all users soon.

May 28, 2024
Google's advice

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google AI gives bizarre advice, prompting fixes

Google is addressing these issues by manually disabling AI Overviews for specific searches and refining the product based on these isolated incidents.

May 28, 2024
HubSpot acquisition

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google eyes $31B HubSpot deal to rival Microsoft in cloud

Acquiring HubSpot would provide Google with valuable first-party data as it phases out third-party cookies.

May 28, 2024
Why you need to understand the seriousness of data leaks

Global Cloud Services Trends

Why you need to understand the seriousness of data leaks

Data leaks are serious issues that can have significant consequences for individuals, organisations, and society. They can lead to identity theft, financial fraud, reputational damage, legal implications, customer trust loss, and cybersecurity threats. Identity theft can result…

May 28, 2024
Understanding the impact of data leakage

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Understanding the impact of data leakage

A data leak, also known as a data breach, occurs when sensitive or confidential information is accessed, disclosed, or released without authorization. This information can include personal data, financial records, intellectual property, or any other data that is meant to be kept…

May 28, 2024
Who is Pawel Czech? Co-founder of New Native was a 2023 Europas winner

Global Cloud Services Trends

Who is Pawel Czech? Co-founder of New Native was a 2023 Europas winner

Pawel is spearheading New Native’s mission to revolutionise the integration of AI across diverse organisational lifecycles.

May 28, 2024
Who is Lior Yogev? CEO of FundGuard is an instrumental fintech innovator

Global Cloud Services Trends

Who is Lior Yogev? CEO of FundGuard is an instrumental fintech innovator

Lior Yogev is a visionary leader in the financial technology sector, renowned for his groundbreaking contributions to investment management solutions. With a career spanning over two decades, Lior Yogev has established himself as a key player in revolutionising the way financial…

May 28, 2024
Who is R.J. Scalinger? Founder of Rivian, an engineer with a conscience

Global Cloud Services Trends

Who is R.J. Scalinger? Founder of Rivian, an engineer with a conscience

R.J. Scaringe, an American entrepreneur and engineer, founded Rivian in 2009, an electric vehicle manufacturer based in Plymouth, Michigan. As CEO, he oversees strategic direction, product development, and market expansion. Rivian has gained global recognition for its pioneering…

May 28, 2024
Google’s AI overview product faces criticism over unusual responses

Global Cloud Services Trends

Google’s AI overview product faces criticism over unusual responses

Google’s new AI Overview product has stirred controversy and garnered attention on social media platforms for generating peculiar and sometimes nonsensical responses. Users have reported instances where the AI suggests unusual actions like putting glue on pizza or eating rocks…

May 28, 2024
Apple’s WWDC may include AI-generated emoji and an OpenAI partnership

Global Institutional Trends

Apple’s WWDC may include AI-generated emoji and an OpenAI partnership

Apple is set to unveil its AI strategy at WWDC 2024, possibly featuring features like voice memo transcription and auto-generated emojis.

May 28, 2024
Sphere Labs unveils bank-to-wallet extension for Telegram

Global Cloud Services Trends

Sphere Labs unveils bank-to-wallet extension for Telegram

Users can now transfer money directly between bank accounts and wallets within the app, which is available to users from May 27.

May 28, 2024
Top tech news stories today: May 28, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: May 28, 2024

Sphere Labs introduces a Telegram bank-to-wallet extension, AWS expands in Italy, and China launches a $47.5 billion semiconductor fund.

May 28, 2024
AWS investment

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services Trends

AWS eyes major cloud investment in Italy

AWS has launched significant cloud regions in Europe, including Germany and Italy, and is focusing on infrastructure for telecom and other regulated industries.

May 28, 2024
Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion, launches Grok chatbot

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Elon Musk’s xAI raises $6 billion, launches Grok chatbot

Funding sources include Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Saudi Arabian Prince Al Waleed bin Talal.

May 28, 2024
Chinese tech giants announce reductions for LLMs

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Chinese tech giants announce reductions for LLMs

Chinese tech titans Alibaba and Baidu embarked on an aggressive pricing strategy, slashing the costs of their large-language models.

May 27, 2024
AWS clarifies: NVIDIA advanced chip order is not cancelled

Global Cloud Services Trends

AWS clarifies: NVIDIA advanced chip order is not cancelled

These NVIDIA’s Hopper chips, as the flagship model for AI training, remain integral to AWS’s comprehensive cloud offerings.

May 27, 2024
Samsung reshuffles semiconductor leadership, boosts AI market

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Samsung reshuffles semiconductor leadership, boosts AI market

In a strategic move to address a persistent “chip crisis” and regain market share, Samsung has appointed Young Hyun Jun as the new chief

May 27, 2024
Are quantum computers faster than supercomputers?

Global Cloud Services Trends

Are quantum computers faster than supercomputers?

Although quantum computers are still in the prototype stage, Google’s Sycamore has demonstrated its potential for handling calculations.

May 27, 2024
Are supercomputers still used?

North America Cloud Services Trends

Are supercomputers still used?

The US General Services Administration is auctioning off Cheyenne, a powerful supercomputer from the National Center.

May 27, 2024
How big are supercomputers?

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services

How big are supercomputers?

Supercomputers are transforming climate research and renewable energy optimization by accurately predicting.

May 27, 2024