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What is cloud backup and recovery?

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What is cloud backup and recovery?

Businesses, regardless of size, generate and rely on vast amounts of data daily. This dependency makes the protection and recovery of data a critical task. Traditional methods of data backup, such as external hard drives and tapes, have their limitations. These include…

May 21, 2024
Understanding cloud backup: How it functions and why it’s essential

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Understanding cloud backup: How it functions and why it’s essential

Cloud backup, commonly referred to as online backup or remote backup, entails transferring a copy of a physical or virtual file or database to an off-site location managed by a third-party provider. This method ensures that in the event of equipment failure, site disaster, or…

May 21, 2024
Shielding your coins: The rise of cryptocurrency insurance

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Shielding your coins: The rise of cryptocurrency insurance

Cryptocurrency insurance protects individuals and businesses from risks such as hacking and phishing scams to minimise asset loss.

May 21, 2024
Dells unveils AI-enabled PCs, Nvidia-compatible servers

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Dells unveils AI-enabled PCs, Nvidia-compatible servers

Dell Technologies has announced a new lineup of AI-enabled PCs featuring Qualcomm processors, along with an advanced server compatible with Nvidia’s latest chips in Las Vegas on Monday, aimed at bolstering Dell’s position in the competitive AI server market and anticipating a…

May 21, 2024
Google invests $1.14 billion in Hamina data centre in Finland

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Google invests $1.14 billion in Hamina data centre in Finland

Expansion of data centre Google has announced plans to invest in expanding its data centre campus in Finland on this day to drive growth in the artificial intelligence (AI) sector in Europe. In a statement, Google said, “The heat generated at the Finnish data centre will be…

May 21, 2024
OpenAI discusses voice similarity issue with Scarlett Johansson

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OpenAI discusses voice similarity issue with Scarlett Johansson

OpenAI recently addressed a controversy involving its ChatGPT voice assistant, “Sky,” which bore a striking resemblance to actress Scarlett Johansson’s voice. This similarity sparked discussions and led to the removal of “Sky” from the platform, underscoring the importance of…

May 21, 2024
Ukraine’s Kyivstar allocates $90 million to tackle cyberattack fallout

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Ukraine’s Kyivstar allocates $90 million to tackle cyberattack fallout

Ukraine’s telecommunications landscape is grappling with the aftermath of a significant cyberattack, as Kyivstar, the country’s mobile operator, allocates substantial funds to mitigate the fallout. Described as one of the most severe assaults on telecom infrastructure worldwide…

May 21, 2024
Musk considering EV battery plant in Indonesia

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Musk considering EV battery plant in Indonesia

Indonesia’s investment minister stated that Elon Musk will consider building an electric vehicle battery plant in the country.

May 21, 2024
Venture capital crypto funding hits $2.4 billion in Q1 2024

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Venture capital crypto funding hits $2.4 billion in Q1 2024

Cryptocurrency market sees significant growth fuelled by rising investor confidence and escalating Bitcoin value in Q1 2024.

May 21, 2024
Textron Systems and Kodiak develop autonomous military vehicles

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Textron Systems and Kodiak develop autonomous military vehicles

Kodiak Robotics is collaborating with Textron Systems to create a purpose-built, driverless military vehicle. The vehicle, which will integrate Kodiak’s autonomous technology, the Kodiak Driver, into a prototype, is not a retrofit of an existing vehicle but will be a significant…

May 21, 2024
What is spatial computing?

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What is spatial computing?

Spatial computing merges virtual and real worlds, enabling applications in GIS, urban planning, and beyond.

May 21, 2024
Top tech news stories today: May 21, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: May 21, 2024

Explore Microsoft’s AI-optimised Copilot+ PCs, Google’s billion-euro Finnish data center expansion. Dive into stories shaping the future!

May 21, 2024
Why edge computing is essential in today’s digital landscape?

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Why edge computing is essential in today’s digital landscape?

Edge computing is a distributed model in which computing takes place near the physical location where data is being collected and analysed.

May 21, 2024
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Who is David Jones? Founder of Australian luxury department store David Jones

David Jones (1793-1873), was a Welsh-Australian merchant, and the retailer founder of David Jones Limited. As a merchant, he began in Pembrokeshire and London before moving to Sydney via Hobart. In 1838, he established ‘David Jones & Co‘, at 463 George Street, thereby…

May 21, 2024
6 impressive benefits of Conversational AI

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6 impressive benefits of Conversational AI

CAI is essential for businesses looking to stay competitive, enhance customer satisfaction, and drive operational efficiency.

May 20, 2024
The difference between Conversational AI and GenAI

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The difference between Conversational AI and GenAI

GenAI and CAI are both types of aAI and both use NLP, however, they are used for different purposes and have distinct characteristics.

May 20, 2024
Exploring the best conversational AI platforms

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Exploring the best conversational AI platforms

CAI has emerged as a transformative technology that enables businesses to deliver seamless and personalised customer experiences at scale.

May 20, 2024
What is a conversational AI platform?

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What is a conversational AI platform?

Conversational AI is enabled by technologies that understand, respond to, and learn from customer interactions.

May 20, 2024
Edge computing vs. cloud computing: Essential contrasts

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Edge computing vs. cloud computing: Essential contrasts

In the evolving landscape of digital technology, edge and cloud computing stand out as two pivotal approaches that address distinct, yet complementary, computing needs. Edge computing brings processing power closer to data sources, drastically reducing latency and enhancing data…

May 20, 2024
What is edge computing?

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What is edge computing?

Edge computing optimizes data processing by situating computation close to data sources, significantly reducing latency and bandwidth usage compared to centralized data centers. This model not only enhances the efficiency and speed of applications, particularly in IoT contexts…

May 20, 2024