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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.

What is multi-tenant cloud computing?

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What is multi-tenant cloud computing?

Multi-tenant cloud computing enables efficient resource sharing, cost-effectiveness, and secure data isolation, benefiting diverse users.

Apr 18, 2024
How fintech is shaping the future of banking

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How fintech is shaping the future of banking

Explore the transformative impact of fintech on financial services, revolutionising accessibility, cost efficiency, and sustainability for businesses worldwide. What exactly is fintech and how does it operate? Fintech, an abbreviation for financial technology, harnesses novel…

Apr 18, 2024
AR vs VR: What’s the difference?

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AR vs VR: What’s the difference?

Augmented reality (AR) and virtual Reality (VR) technologies offer distinct immersive experiences, with AR enhancing reality and VR substituting it with simulated environments, each serving specific purposes and applications in various fields. What is augmented reality? Augmented…

Apr 18, 2024
Top 5 Internet of Things (IoT) platforms

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Top 5 Internet of Things (IoT) platforms

What is an IoT platform? Generally, it is middleware that manages all the interactions between users’ applications and remote devices. In other words, IoT platforms perform various operations in terms of management and automation of connected devices. In this article, we discuss…

Apr 18, 2024
How to design a secure network infrastructure?

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How to design a secure network infrastructure?

A secure network infrastructure, as a concept, is a meticulously designed framework of hardware, software, protocols, and policies that effectively safeguard data, systems, and resources from unauthorized access. It employs robust encryption, access controls, monitoring, and…

Apr 18, 2024
Amazon expands cashier-less ‘Just Walk Out’ technology

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Amazon expands cashier-less ‘Just Walk Out’ technology

Amazon is setting more than double the number of third-party shops using its cashier-less technology known as Just Walk Out. The technology allows consumers to scan an app and walk out of the shop without having to go to a cashier to pay. Currently, 140 shops are using the…

Apr 18, 2024
Who invented Web3?

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Who invented Web3?

Web 3 represents the next evolution of the internet, where users have more control over their data and digital identities, and where peer-to-peer interactions are facilitated through decentralised protocols rather than centralised entities. Who is Gavin Wood? Gavin James Wood is…

Apr 18, 2024
What is digital transformation and what are some real-life examples?

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What is digital transformation and what are some real-life examples?

Digital transformation is the process by which companies embed technologies across their businesses to drive fundamental change. It can increased efficiency, greater business agility and, ultimately, the unlocking of new value for employees, customers and shareholders. History of…

Apr 18, 2024
What is an industrial robot?

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What is an industrial robot?

Industrial robots are automated machines used in manufacturing. Typically, these versatile machines consist of at least one reprogrammable robotic arm or manipulator operating on three or more axes. The widespread use of industrial robots in warehouses and factory assembly lines…

Apr 18, 2024
Cadence lauches supercomputer based on custom computing chip

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Cadence lauches supercomputer based on custom computing chip

Cadence has introduced the latest version of a supercomputer based on a custom computing chip to speed up the creation of chips, software.

Apr 18, 2024
Morton L. Heilig: The inventor of virtual reality, decades ahead of his time

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Morton L. Heilig: The inventor of virtual reality, decades ahead of his time

Morton L. Heilig, the “father of virtual reality,” has created the first-ever VR machine called Sensorama, a booth that can contain 4 adults.

Apr 18, 2024
What is automotive technology?

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What is automotive technology?

Automotive technology refers to varied technological advances and systems used in design, development, manufacture and operation of vehicles.

Apr 18, 2024
What is an Internet Exchange point?

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What is an Internet Exchange point?

The IXP is the essential technical infrastructure where the network connects and exchanges Internet traffic.

Apr 18, 2024
RIPE’s 2023 annual report: Declining accounts, fiscal instability

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RIPE’s 2023 annual report: Declining accounts, fiscal instability

In 2023, RIPE reported a slight decrease in active members to 20,077, closed 2,780 LIR accounts while welcoming 967 new ones.

Apr 18, 2024
Are virtual reality headsets bad for your eyes?

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Are virtual reality headsets bad for your eyes?

VR headsets harm the eyes, causing eye fatigue and motion sickness, and could be dealt with breaks, moderation, and awareness of blue light.

Apr 18, 2024
What is a network cable?

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What is a network cable?

Network cabling ensures seamless connectivity, enhancing performance, security, cost efficiency, and productivity.

Apr 18, 2024
What is digital transformation in healthcare?

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What is digital transformation in healthcare?

Digital transformation in healthcare revolutionises patient care and organisational efficiency, marking a cultural shift towards innovation.

Apr 18, 2024
IPTP Networks and Cisco: A 17-year journey of collaboration

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IPTP Networks and Cisco: A 17-year journey of collaboration

For nearly two decades, IPTP Networks, a prominent Managed Service Provider (MSP) and System Integrator (SI), has cultivated a strong partnership with Cisco, a firm covering networking, security, collaboration, cloud management, and more. This enduring alliance, characterised by…

Apr 18, 2024
Tencent simplifies WeChat payments for mainland China visitors

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Tencent simplifies WeChat payments for mainland China visitors

Streamlined process for WeChat account registration and card linking To facilitate cross-border tourism, Tencent is simplifying the payment experience for visitors to mainland China. The process for registering a WeChat account and linking international cards to Weixin Pay has…

Apr 18, 2024
JPIX launches IXP at NTT SmartConnect Fukuoka Tenjin Data Center

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JPIX launches IXP at NTT SmartConnect Fukuoka Tenjin Data Center

NTT SmartConnect Corporation and Japan Internet Xing Co., Ltd. announced the inauguration of an Internet Exchange Point (IXP) at NTT SmartConnect’s Fukuoka Tenjin Data Center, effective April 2024. JPNAP, JPIX, and BBIX to build IXPs at AT TOKYO CC3 NTT SmartConnect…

Apr 18, 2024