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Intel brings back free coffee to lift employee spirits

Global Cloud Services Trends

Intel brings back free coffee to lift employee spirits

What happened Intel is endeavouring to reinstate free coffee for employees in an effort to boost morale during layoffs and cost-cutting measures. Intel, facing significant financial challenges, reinstated free coffee after initially cutting it as part of a $10 billion cost-saving…

Nov 11, 2024
Japanese chipmaker Kioxia files for IPO with December target

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Japanese chipmaker Kioxia files for IPO with December target

What happened Japanese chipmaker Kioxia has reportedly filed for an Initial Public Offering (IPO), with plans to launch it in December. As one of the world’s largest producers of NAND flash memory, the company aims to raise funds to capitalize on the growing demand for memory…

Nov 11, 2024
KKR becomes the largest shareholder in Fuji Soft

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KKR becomes the largest shareholder in Fuji Soft

What happened KKR announced on Thursday (November 7) that it has become the largest shareholder of Fuji Soft after completing the first stage of its two-part tender offer. Through FK Co, an entity under its managed investment fund, KKR acquired a 35% stake in Fuji Soft. The…

Nov 11, 2024
What is mixed reality? Understanding its key features

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What is mixed reality? Understanding its key features

As technology advances, the lines between our physical world and digital environments continue to blur. Mixed reality (MR) is an innovative technology that combines real and virtual worlds, allowing for unique, interactive experiences that extend beyond what either virtual…

Nov 11, 2024
Pro-Russian hacker groups are launching cyberattacks on S Korea

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Pro-Russian hacker groups are launching cyberattacks on S Korea

What happened Seoul’s presidential office announced on Friday (November 8) that pro-Russian hacktivist groups launched cyberattacks on South Korea following North Korea’s deployment of troops to support Russia’s war in Ukraine. After detecting some government and private websites…

Nov 11, 2024
LightOn launches Europe’s first genAI IPO

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LightOn launches Europe’s first genAI IPO

What happened French generative AI startup LightOn announced on November 8 that it has launched an initial public offering (IPO) on Euronext Growth Paris, making it the first genAI startup in Europe to go public. In a statement, LightOn’s CEO outlined the company’s current…

Nov 11, 2024
ASML reports successful resolution of global IT outage

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ASML reports successful resolution of global IT outage

What happened ASML Holding NV, a global leader in semiconductor equipment manufacturing, confirmed that all systems were fully restored that afternoon following a global IT system outage. This outage affected ASML’s clean rooms, offices, customer support, and supplier…

Nov 11, 2024
Data centres face cooling challenge as AI demand surges

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Data centres face cooling challenge as AI demand surges

What happened Data centres worldwide are straining under the heat produced by a surge in AI workloads. As artificial intelligence applications grow in size and complexity, they demand powerful servers to process immense amounts of data, and this workload generates significant…

Nov 11, 2024
Google Cloud and Lumen collaborate on next-gen network tech

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Google Cloud and Lumen collaborate on next-gen network tech

_______________ What happened Lumen Technologies has partnered with Google Cloud to boost network operations with AI, following collaborations with AWS, Microsoft, and Meta. Lumen will use Google Cloud’s AI tools, like the Vertex AI platform and Gemini models, to improve…

Nov 11, 2024
The man who said ‘You’ve got mail’ on AOL dies

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The man who said ‘You’ve got mail’ on AOL dies

_________________ What happened Elwood Edwards, the voice behind AOL‘s “You’ve Got Mail,” passed away at 74 from a long-term illness, just one day before his 75th birthday. In 1989, Edwards recorded four phrases for AOL’s predecessor, Quantum Computer Services, including “You’ve…

Nov 11, 2024
How Rivian’s new batteries will cut EV costs

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How Rivian’s new batteries will cut EV costs

__________________ What happened Rivian announced its R2 SUV will use batteries made in Arizona by LG Energy Solution, shifting from South Korean production to meet IRA requirements. The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) encourages US battery production for tax credits, a move…

Nov 11, 2024
Top tech news today: November 11, 2024

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Top tech news today: November 11, 2024

Top tech news today: Crypto investments in U.S. Congress, Zuckerberg faces lawsuits over child harm, and Kioxia’s December IPO are among the latest headlines, alongside U.S.-China chip tensions 1. Crypto industry bets on congressional races The U.S. crypto sector is heavily…

Nov 11, 2024

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US lawmaker requests sale details of China’s semiconductor equipment imports

What happened China hardliners in Congress are calling on five global semiconductor manufacturing firms to provide details of their sales to China. Companies on list including U.S. firms KLA, LAM, Applied Materials, as well as Japan-based Tokyo Electron and Dutch ASML. Washington…

Nov 11, 2024
Pinterest stumbles with weak holiday forecast, trails big rivals

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Pinterest stumbles with weak holiday forecast, trails big rivals

What happened Pinterest on Thursday (November 7) stated that its fourth-quarter sales are expected to reach between $1.13 billion and $1.15 billion. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, the midpoint of this range falls below Wall Street analysts’ average forecast. The stock…

Nov 9, 2024
Audi’s new electric concept car in China debuts without four-ring logo

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Audi’s new electric concept car in China debuts without four-ring logo

What happened Audi and its Chinese partner, SAIC Motor Corporation, jointly announced the launch of a new brand in China—AUDI, which will forgo the iconic four-ring emblem. Instead, it will adopt the fully capitalised letters “AUDI” as its brand identifier. AUDI unveiled its…

Nov 9, 2024
Trump’s victory and Musk’s role: Politics and tech collide

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Trump’s victory and Musk’s role: Politics and tech collide

The Atlantic CEO Nicholas Thompson has shared his thoughts on Donald Trump’s election victory, focusing on Elon Musk’s instrumental role in the race and what their alliance might mean for Musk’s businesses. Thompson, leading a publication that has ardently opposed Trump’s…

Nov 8, 2024
BT announces job cut as part of cost-cutting strategy

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BT announces job cut as part of cost-cutting strategy

What happened BT (British Telecommunications) announced plans for significant job cuts as part of a broader cost-cutting strategy. The company aims to reduce its workforce by up to 55,000 employees by the end of the decade. This reduction will impact various roles, including…

Nov 8, 2024
India cracks down on Amazon, Flipkart sellers in bold raid

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India cracks down on Amazon, Flipkart sellers in bold raid

What happened The Enforcement Directorate (ED) of India conducted multiple raids on Thursday, November 7, targeting 19 locations of key Amazon and Flipkart suppliers in Delhi, Bangalore, Mumbai, Hyderabad, and Panchkula, Haryana, under the Foreign Exchange Management Act (FEMA).…

Nov 8, 2024
Data lakes 101: What is a data lake and how does it work?

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Data lakes 101: What is a data lake and how does it work?

For businesses today, data isn’t just information—it’s an essential source for possibly all their operations. But with vast amounts of data pouring in from various sources, organizing and storing it becomes a challenge. What is a data lake? Think of it as an all-encompassing…

Nov 8, 2024
Warner Bros. Discovery CEO: Trump win may boost media mergers

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Warner Bros. Discovery CEO: Trump win may boost media mergers

What happened David Zaslav, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO, remarked on the potential impact of a Donald Trump re-election on the media industry, hinting at a possible boost for mergers and acquisitions. During Warner Bros. Discovery’s third-quarter earnings call, Zaslav shared his…

Nov 8, 2024