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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Understanding NFC mobile payments
NFC mobile payments are revolutionizing the way consumers conduct transactions in today’s fast-paced digital world.

Global Cloud Services Trends
The differences between Hyper-V and VMware
Hyper-V and VMware are two major virtualisation platforms, each with its own characteristics. Hyper-V is integrated into Windows Server and primarily targets Windows environments. In contrast, VMware provides various products like vSphere that support multiple operating systems…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Bain-backed chipmaker Kioxia scraps October IPO plan
Kioxia, a chipmaker backed by Bain, has scrapped its October IPO plan, signalling market changes for investors.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Interview with Han Xiao, co-founder of Backrobo Wellness on sleep technology innovations
Backrobo Wellness develops smart products for sleep disorders and plans to integrate AI in medical and hotel industries.

Global Institutional Trends
OpenAI to remove non-profit control and give Sam Altman equity
OpenAI is transitioning to a for-profit benefit corporation, with CEO Sam Altman set to receive equity in the new structure.

Asia-Pacific Institutional
Biden administration finalises first chips act award to Polar Semiconductor
OUR TAKEThe award to Polar Semiconductor is crucial as it supports the US government’s initiative to enhance domestic semiconductor manufacturing. This is particularly important given the global semiconductor shortage that has affected various industries, including automotive and…

Africa Cloud Services Trends
India targets Africa and South America for digital payments expansion
OUR TAKEIndia’s digital payment systems, particularly the Unified Payments Interface (UPI), serve as a model for other countries. By expanding these systems internationally, India can enhance its influence in global financial markets and promote its technological advancements.…

North America Cloud Services Trends
US nuclear plants won’t power up big tech’s AI ambitions right away
Constellation Energy and Microsoft aim to restart Three Mile Island nuclear plant for data centres, facing regulations and local opposition.

Companies
Social media platform X set for reinstatement in Brazil after Supreme Court compliance
OUR TAKEThis highlights a significant conflict between X (formerly Twitter), a major global social media platform, and Brazil’s Supreme Court. The resolution of this dispute has broader implications for freedom of speech vs. regulation and corporate accountability.–Jennifer Yu…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Micron forecasts strong Q1 results amid demand for AI chips
OUR TAKEMicron Technology has done better than expected on Wall Street by forecasting record first-quarter revenue of around $8.7 billion, driven by soaring demand for its high-bandwidth memory (HBM) chips, which are crucial for AI applications. Micron’s stock shot up by nearly…

Companies
China to give cash handouts to poor in rare use of aid
OUR TAKEChina has announced a new plan to provide one-off cash payments to individuals in extreme poverty, which marks a big change in its approach to direct aid. This comes just a day after the government announced a new plan to boost the economy. They haven’t said how much the…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
China weighs injecting $142B of capital into top banks
OUR TAKEChina is looking at injecting up to $142 billion into its main state-owned banks as part of a wider economic stimulus plan to give its struggling economy a boost. This is the first time the banks have had capital injected since the global financial crisis in 2008. The top…

North America Cloud Services
BlackRock’s Mitchnick sees bitcoin as a ‘risk-off’ asset
OUR TAKERobbie Mitchnick, head of digital assets at BlackRock, recently shared his thoughts on Bitcoin’s evolving role in financial markets. He believes it shouldn’t be classified as a “risk-on” asset, despite its recent correlation with U.S. equities. He views Bitcoin as a…

North America Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: September 26, 2024
Fintech 1. PayPal to allow cryptocurrency buying, holding and selling for US merchants PayPal Holdings announced on Wednesday it is enabling U.S. merchants to buy, hold and sell cryptocurrency from their business accounts. (Aol) IT infrastructure 2. Google complains to EU over…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Factbox-Meta’s top five announcements at ‘Connect’ event
OUR TAKEMeta has made some big moves in mixed reality and augmented reality tech. At its annual “Connect” conference, it showed off an affordable mixed reality headset and the Orion augmented reality glasses. These new devices show that Meta is serious about making advanced tech…

Global Cloud Services Trends
Nebius plans over $1B AI infrastructure boost
By focusing on GPU capacity and infrastructure, Nebius positions itself as a key player in the burgeoning AI market.

Global Cloud Services Trends
OrionCom: Full net services for high-speed internet in DRC
OrionCom delivers high-speed Internet and advanced IT solutions nationwide, ensuring exceptional service quality and support with over 20 years of experience.

Global Cloud Services Trends
CrowdStrike apologises for global IT outage caused by update
CrowdStrike’s software update caused a global IT outage in July, leading executive Adam Meyers to promise improved procedures to prevent future incidents.

Africa Cloud Services Trends
GB Auto launches advanced Lassa tyres in Egypt
GB Auto, a Middle East automotive leader, offers value-for-money vehicles and exceptional after-sales services across multiple markets.

Global Cloud Services
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison receives two-year jail term
Caroline Ellison, 29, received two years’ prison for aiding Sam Bankman-Fried’s $8 billion fraud, despite her cooperation.
