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Japan’s semiconductor future depends on long-term plan

Asia-Pacific Institutional Trends

Japan’s semiconductor future depends on long-term plan

What happened A subcommittee of Japan’s Fiscal System Council has proposed a shift in the country’s semiconductor aid strategy, urging the government to move beyond ad hoc funding to a more structured, medium-term support plan. This proposal is rooted in the growing recognition…

Nov 6, 2024
IPv6—The big shift no one’s rushing into

Global Cloud Services Trends

IPv6—The big shift no one’s rushing into

The debate over the necessity of IPv6 adoption is reigniting, with APNIC’s chief scientist, Geoff Huston, challenging the widely held belief that transitioning from IPv4 is essential for the future of the internet. Huston suggests that the internet has mostly relied on Content…

Nov 6, 2024
Western Digital Corp surpasses quarterly profit estimates

Global Cloud Services Trends

Western Digital Corp surpasses quarterly profit estimates

What happened Western Digital Corp surpassed Wall Street’s quarterly profit expectations on demand for its data-storage devices from cloud service providers, driving its stock up 9% in extended trading on Thursday, according to Reuters. Western Digital Corp’s adjusted earnings…

Nov 6, 2024
Quantum-safe encryption for enterprises: An introduction

Global Cloud Services

Quantum-safe encryption for enterprises: An introduction

Quantum, a physical term for the minimum amount of physical entities involved in an interaction. The word’s origin comes from the Latin adjective quantus meaning “how much”, according to wikipedia. Quantum computing, just like how the word means, allows more than two states at…

Nov 6, 2024
How exoskeleton technology will transform the future of work

Global Cloud Services Trends

How exoskeleton technology will transform the future of work

I remember watching 127 Hours, a movie about a hiker trapped by a boulder in Bluejohn Canyon. To survive, he had to amputate his arm—a truly intense portrayal of resilience and determination. Aron faces excruciating pain and psychological pressure, remaining calm enough to make…

Nov 6, 2024
South Korea slams Meta with $15M privacy fine

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

South Korea slams Meta with $15M privacy fine

What happened South Korea’s privacy watchdog fined social media company Meta 21.6 billion won ($15 million) on Tuesday (November 5). The company illegally collected sensitive personal information about Facebook users, including their political views and sexual orientation, and…

Nov 6, 2024
Thomson Reuters powers impressive revenue growth with AI

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Thomson Reuters powers impressive revenue growth with AI

What happened Thomson Reuters reported on Tuesday (November 5) that its revenue for the third quarter of 2024 rose 8% year-on-year to $1.79 billion. This growth exceeded market expectations as the company continues to invest in generative AI. The Toronto-based content and…

Nov 6, 2024
The downfall of 23andMe: What will happen to your data?

Global Cloud Services Trends

The downfall of 23andMe: What will happen to your data?

My experience with 23andMe It was at my college sophomore year 2020, I came across an advertisement online on social media about 23andMe. The ad shows the report of how their ancestry service tells you where you origin, I was quite curious and ordered a kit right away. The kit…

Nov 6, 2024
US needs to strike at Chinese chipmaker for national security

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends

US needs to strike at Chinese chipmaker for national security

What happened US lawmaker Mike Gallagher is calling for tougher action against SMIC, a major Chinese chipmaker, over national security concerns. Gallagher, who leads the House Select Committee on China, believes that SMIC could be linked to China’s military, which could pose a…

Nov 6, 2024
Fox Corp’s revenue soars: Political ads drive surge

Global Cloud Services Trends

Fox Corp’s revenue soars: Political ads drive surge

What happened Fox Corp announced on Monday (Nov. 4) that its first-quarter revenue exceeded Wall Street expectations. According to data compiled by the London Stock Exchange, the company reported first-quarter revenue of $3.56 billion. That compares with expectations of $3.37…

Nov 6, 2024
Bitcoin reaches record high as investors bet on Trump victory

North America Institutional

Bitcoin reaches record high as investors bet on Trump victory

What happened As traders wager on Donald Trump winning the US presidential election—the tycoon is viewed as the pro-crypto candidate—Bitcoin has surged to a new record high. The digital currency surpassed its previous all-time high of $73,797.98 in March to reach as high as…

Nov 6, 2024
Top tech news today: November 6, 2024

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

Top tech news today: November 6, 2024

Top tech news today: FTC sues fintech app Dave, RIPE seeks volunteers for NomCom, and Keppel secures AI-ready data center in Japan.Top Tech News; Tech News Summaries FTC sues fintech app Dave over misleading ads The Federal Trade Commission has filed a lawsuit against the fintech…

Nov 6, 2024
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Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services Trends

ODATA invests $1.3B to construct two new data centres in Colombia

What happened ODATA will invest $1.3 billion to build two new data centers to meet the surging demand for high-capacity facilities from AI and cloud providers. The two new expansion plans are named DC BG02 and DC BG03. DC BG02 is in the Zona Franca de Occidente in Mosquera, while…

Nov 6, 2024
Intel’s quarterly revenue slump as market demand shift focus

Companies

Intel’s quarterly revenue slump as market demand shift focus

What happened Intel set to announce a 8% drop in third quarter revenue to US$13.02 billion, according to LSEG data as of October 26, investors want Gelsinger to be clear about his plans to implement the company’s latest production technologies. A catastrophic quarterly report in…

Nov 6, 2024
08-06-Nvidia

Global Cloud Services Trends

Nvidia becomes the largest company in the world: AI takes over

What happened Nvidia surpassed Apple on Tuesday (Nov. 5) to become the world’s largest company. The company’s dominant position in the semiconductor industry, combined with its strategic focus on AI hardware, has put it ahead of Apple. This shift highlights, in part, the growing…

Nov 6, 2024
Meta unleashes revolutionary AI to supercharge US military power

North America Institutional Trends

Meta unleashes revolutionary AI to supercharge US military power

What happened Meta announced on Nov. 4 that it will offer its Llama model to U.S. government agencies and defense contractors. This marks a significant shift in the approach of tech giants when it comes to the military application of AI. Meta has traditionally focused on the…

Nov 5, 2024
SK Telecom unveils exciting revolutionary AI superhighway

Asia-Pacific Datacenter Trends

SK Telecom unveils exciting revolutionary AI superhighway

What happened SK Telecom announced on Monday (November 4) that it will develop an AI data center hub in South Korea. CEO Young Sang Ryu outlined the vision, calling it an “AI infrastructure highway” for the Asia-Pacific region. This project will focus on creating an integrated AI…

Nov 5, 2024
Striking workers weigh new Boeing offer in tense vote

Global Institutional Trends

Striking workers weigh new Boeing offer in tense vote

What happened Thousands of striking Boeing workers voted Monday on a new four-year contract. The aircraft giant and the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers agreed on the new contract on Oct. 31, with both sides urging the more than 32,000 IAM members to…

Nov 5, 2024
Why Palantir raises its revenue forecast for the third time

Global Cloud Services Trends

Why Palantir raises its revenue forecast for the third time

What happened Palantir Technologies on Monday (Nov. 4) raised its annual revenue forecast for 2024 for the third time. It is driven by strong demand for its AI data analytics solutions. The company now expects 2024 revenue to range from $2.805 billion to $2.809 billion. It is up…

Nov 5, 2024
Physical Intelligence shakes up AI robots with $400M raised

Global Cloud Services Trends

Physical Intelligence shakes up AI robots with $400M raised

What happened Physical Intelligence, a startup that develops software for robots, announced on Monday that it raised $400 million. The funding came from Amazon‘s Jeff Bezos, OpenAI, and venture capital firms Thrive Capital and Lux Capital. The company is valued at $2 billion…

Nov 5, 2024