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Internet Infrastructure Institution
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Companies
Spain’s Acciona launches interchangeable battery electric vehicle
Acciona, Spain, has launched an electric vehicle designed for city driving with the option of a subscription-based battery exchange service.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Cracking the code: The truth about crypto wallet case sensitivity
In cryptocurrency, users often wonder if wallet addresses are case sensitive, affecting transaction accuracy and asset protection.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft’s bold adoption of Apple in China amid safety scrutiny
Starting in September, Microsoft will offer Apple’s iOS-based devices to its employees in China, according to a recent announcement.

Europe and Middle East Cloud Services
Europe re-enters space with Ariane 6, overcoming debut glitch
Ariane 6 rocket successfully completed its debut flight from French Guiana, deploying three micro-satellites for research, marking Europe’s regained access to space.

Global Cloud Services Trends
What causes an AI boom? Here are some key factors
AI boom, characterised by a rapid surge in the development, investment, and adoption of AI technologies across industries, is driven by several key factors. These factors have created fertile ground for the rapid growth and widespread adoption of AI, profoundly changing every…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Who is Raja Manickam? CEO of Nexsemi, semiconductor entrepreneur
Raja Manickam, one of the distinguished figures in the Indian semiconductor realm, has left an indelible mark.

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
‘Awe and apprehension’ as China Internet Conference 2024 opens in Beijing
OUR TAKEAs I absorbed the discussions at the conference, I felt a mix of awe and apprehension. The rapid pace of technological innovation is undeniably thrilling, promising to reshape our world in profound ways. Yet, amidst the excitement, I couldn’t shake a sense of unease. What…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
China surges ahead in generative AI adoption
China has emerged as the global leader in the adoption of generative artificial intelligence, a recent survey shows.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft drops OpenAI board observer seat amid scrutiny
Microsoft relinquished its board observer seat at OpenAI, citing improved governance and confidence in the AI start-up’s new direction.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Samsung secures advanced AI chip order from Preferred Networks
Samsung secures its first order for 2-nanometre AI chips, set to boost AI performance through advanced packaging and GAA architecture.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk’s xAI ends a $10B deal talk with Oracle
Elon Musk’s xAI ended talks with Oracle on a $10 billion server deal, opting instead to build its own system using Nvidia’s H100 GPUs.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Is AI boom over? There may be ‘boom-bust-boom’ curve
We are currently in the third wave of AI development. In the near future, human society will gradually enter the stage of strong artificial intelligence. Strong AI, also known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), refers to machine intelligence that can self-perceive and…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Sri Lanka approves law allowing Musk’s Starlink operations
Sri Lanka’s parliament has amended its telecommunications law for the first time in 28 years, allowing Elon Musk’s Starlink to set up operations as a licensed service provider.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Musk’s xAI, Oracle end $10B server deal talks
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and Oracle ended negotiations on a $10 billion server deal due to disagreements over timelines and power supply.

Global National Telecom Trends
Meta and Vodafone collaborate to optimise network
Meta and Vodafone partner to optimise video transmission, freeing up capacity without affecting user experience.

Global National Telecom Trends
Tempus AI gains bullish ratings from Wall Street brokerages
Wall Street has initiated bullish coverage on SoftBank-backed Tempus AI, forecasting growth driven by its AI-powered businesses.

Global Cloud Services Trends
Alibaba bets on generative AI tools for overseas merchants
OUR TAKE Alibaba International Station takes the lead in releasing “Intelligent Purchasing Assistant” last year, upgrading from intelligent image search, intelligent demand release, intelligent communication, intelligent logistics services, etc., to improve procurement…

Global Institutional Trends
US Senate recommends blockchain testing for national security
The committee notes blockchain can enhance defense supply chain integrity, improve data accuracy, and reduce data manipulation risk

Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft secures landmark carbon capture deal with 1PointFive
OUR TAKE The collaboration between Microsoft and 1PointFive propels the carbon capture, utilisation, and sequestration (CCUS) industry forward. For Microsoft, this enhances its reputation as a forward-thinking and environmentally responsible company, positively impacting its…

Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Top tech news stories today: July 10, 2024
Microsoft is switching its employees in China from Android to Apple devices due to the lack of Google services in the region.
