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.
Companies
Microsoft warns Russian hackers still trying to break into its systems
OUR TAKE Microsoft disclosed the breach saying hackers attempted to break into Microsoft, including those of senior company leaders as well as those of cybersecurity, legal and other functions. Microsoft provides appropriate serves many national organizations in the US, and this…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Open Source in Asia: NetDEF’s Martin Winter on talent and challenges
Oopen source fuels talent, breaks barriers, and sparks creativity, and the APAC region needs to embrace these benefits, says Martin Winter.
North America Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: March 11, 2024
Bitcoin briefly rises to record high over $70,000, Binance must face revived investor lawsuit in US over crypto losses and other tech news.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
South Korea investigates data protection issues on e-commerce platforms such as AliExpress and Temu
OUR TAKEWith the increasing number of Koreans using Chinese e-commerce platforms such as Alibaba (9988. HK) opening new tabs AliExpress and Temu jumped. South Korea’s data protection watchdog stated on Thursday, that they are looking into consumer data practices of major overseas…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Hong Kong to host major cryptocurrency conference in 2025 to attract virtual asset firms
OUR TAKEThe 2025 Consensus, one of the world’s biggest cryptocurrency-themed conferences, will be held in Hong Kong. This will be one of the largest international crypto conferences since the Asian financial centre committed to embracing and growing its virtual asset industry by…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ubicloud offers open source cloud service, rival AWS
Startup Ubicloud is trying to establish an open-source cloud offering, which will compete with AWS. Ubicloud will start its open-source cloud services business, aiming at providing a attracting alternative Ubicloud, a new startup founded by the team behind Citus Data, which…
Global Cloud Services
Sora won’t replace humans, and here’s why
Sora represents a significant milestone in the field of AI, but the notion of replacing humans or disrupting reality is still premature.
North America Institutional Trends
U.S. government asks ByteDance to sell TikTok shares
OUR TAKE:The move to fast-track legislation requiring ByteDance to divest from TikTok reflects ongoing concerns about national security and data privacy. While balancing these concerns is crucial, a complete ban on TikTok could have far-reaching economic and creative consequences…
Global Cloud Services Trends
LinkedIn disclosed dales for its premium subscription business
OUR TAKE:LinkedIn’s revenue growth in its premium subscription business driven by AI tools is impressive. The platform’s strategic integration of AI features enhances user experience and reflects a proactive approach to meet evolving job market demands.— Iris Deng, BTW reporter…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Clover Infotech driving bank’s digital transformation
OUR TAKE:Clover Infotech, under the leadership of Javed Tapia, is making significant strides in driving digital transformation within the banking sector. With a focus on seamless integration and leveraging Oracle technologies, the company’s commitment to serving the industry is…
Global Cloud Services Trends
X’s new features may lead to the disclosure of user privacy
OUR TAKE:The introduction of audio and video calling features in X presents exciting possibilities for users. However, the concerns raised about privacy leakage and encryption ambiguity cannot be ignored. X must prioritize addressing these issues promptly to ensure user data…
Global Cloud Services Trends
AWS canceled its cloud services fees for data transfer
OUR TAKE:AWS and Google Cloud are changing the tech industry with free data transfers and account closure policies. This aims to improve user experience and competition. Regulators need to check these changes to ensure fairness and innovation in cloud services, creating a fair…
Leaders
Confidence between Apple and Epic Games collapsed
OUR TAKES:The escalating conflict between Apple and Epic Games underscores the complex interplay of power, competition, and regulation in the tech industry. This ongoing battle highlights the need for fair competition and balanced regulation to ensure a healthy digital…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Indian app developers in a dangerous standoff with Google
OUR TAKES:The conflict between Indian app developers and Google underscores the need for a fair app ecosystem. The call for regulatory intervention highlights concerns about market fairness and the impact of tech giants on smaller players. This dispute emphasizes the importance…
Companies
Alibaba galvanized the cloud price war by slashing its fees
OUR TAKE:Alibaba’s aggressive price cuts for its cloud services reflect a strategic shift to compete in the market. Forgoing short-term profits to drive revenue growth and expand its user base, Alibaba is focusing on public cloud services and addressing geopolitical risks.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Artists vs AI: Who will win the copyright fight of the century?
The rise of OpenAI’s Sora model prompts global debates on AI’s impact, highlighting copyright and ethical concerns among creators.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What can we expect from Samsung’s ‘trailblazing’ Galaxy Ring?
Samsung’s Galaxy Ring, only recently unveiled, showcases an elegant fusion of style and health technology. So what can we expect?
Global Cloud Services Trends
SpaceX prepares for more complex third Starship test flight
SpaceX plans its third Starship test flight, aiming for ambitious goals like engine relighting and controlled reentry.
Europe and Middle East Institutional
Apple will allow users to uninstall Safari in the EU
Apple’s compliance with EU’s DMA includes allowing iPhone users to uninstall Safari and developing data transfer feature for non-Apple phones.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
India announces a $12.54 billion investment into AI
The ‘IndiaAI Mission’ project, with a budget of $12.54 billion USD, aims to bolster AI infrastructure and services in India.