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Understanding NFC mobile payments

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.

Sep 26, 2024
The differences between Hyper-V and VMware

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…

Sep 26, 2024
Bain-backed chipmaker Kioxia scraps October IPO plan

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.

Sep 26, 2024
AI-generated editorial portrait of Han Xiao based on a public profile photo

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.

Sep 26, 2024
OpenAI to remove non-profit control and give Sam Altman equity

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.

Sep 26, 2024
Biden administration finalises first chips act award to Polar Semiconductor

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…

Sep 26, 2024
India targets Africa and South America for digital payments expansion

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.…

Sep 26, 2024
US nuclear plants won’t power up big tech’s AI ambitions right away

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.

Sep 26, 2024
Social media platform X set for reinstatement in Brazil after Supreme Court compliance

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…

Sep 26, 2024
Micron forecasts strong Q1 results amid demand for AI chips

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…

Sep 26, 2024
China to give cash handouts to poor in rare use of aid

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…

Sep 26, 2024
China weighs injecting $142B of capital into top banks

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…

Sep 26, 2024
BlackRock’s Mitchnick sees bitcoin as a ‘risk-off’ asset

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…

Sep 26, 2024
Top tech news stories today: September 26, 2024

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…

Sep 26, 2024
Editorial image for Factbox-Meta’s top five announcements at ‘Connect’ event.

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…

Sep 26, 2024
Editorial image for Nebius plans over $1B AI infrastructure boost.

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.

Sep 26, 2024
OrionCom: Full net services for high-speed internet in DRC

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.

Sep 25, 2024
CrowdStrike apologises for global IT outage caused by update

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.

Sep 25, 2024
GB Auto launches advanced Lassa tyres in Egypt

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.

Sep 25, 2024
Former FTX executive Caroline Ellison receives two-year jail term

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.

Sep 25, 2024