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Bitcoin rose and then dumped to a 10-day low last week
Bitcoin experienced significant volatility last week, reaching a peak of $73,800 but quickly falling to $66,000, marking a 10-day low. Bitcoin slumps to 10-day lows, with DOGE and SHIB falling by double digits Unlike previous weekends, this weekend has seen increased volatility…

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Microsoft’s data centre consumes massive amount of water
OUR TAKEThe excessive water and energy consumption by AI data centres, like Microsoft’s in Arizona, raises sustainability concerns. The rapid growth of AI, cloud computing, and cryptocurrency mining exacerbates the strain on resources, demanding urgent innovation for more…

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True IDC invests $280m in Thailand’s AI-ready data centres
True Internet Data Center Company Limited, known as True IDC, commits over 10 billion baht ($278 million) to expand its data centre and cloud services in Thailand. The investment, spanning 2024 to 2027, focuses on enhancing infrastructure, sustainability, and operational…

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BDx Indonesia proudly joins NVIDIA’s AI cloud initiative
BDx Data Centers is proud to be associated with Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison and Lintasarta, its BDx Indonesia joint venture partners, in the historic collaboration with technology giant NVIDIA to propel Indonesia to the forefront of the global AI cloud community. As key players in…

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CtrlS to triple its data centre count to 25 by FY25
CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, the largest Rated-4 data centre provider in Asia, aims to triple its data centre count to approximately 25 by 2024-25. The company plans to expand its footprint by an additional 5 million square feet from the current 1.2 million square feet. As part of its…

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Equinix and Private AI: Safeguard data, maximize control
Milind Wagle, CIO of Equinix: Learn how to leverage AI while safeguarding privacy and retaining control over your data While the advantages of AI are evident, enterprises require a cautious, strategic approach to reap those benefits without jeopardizing their valuable…

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Mastercard trials enhanced subscription management in the US
Mastercard is piloting a subscription management system in the U.S. to offer clients enhanced control over subscription payments.

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SpaceX secures $1.8B to develop covert US spy satellite network
SpaceX, led by Elon Musk, initiated the development of a surveillance satellite network in collaboration with a U.S. intelligence agency.

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Horizontal vs portrait: How should we hold our phones?
The landscape vs portrait video debate persists, posing challenges for creators and platforms seeking seamless integration.

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Tencent Launches Innovative AI Video Tool ‘Follow-Your-Click’
OUR TAKEUnlike ChatGPT, Tencent’s Follow-Your-Click combines images with simple text prompts that can be converted into short video clips with a single click.While other models require users to describe in detail how and where they want the image to move, Follow-Your-Click allows…

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Chinese selfie app Meitu finds a new way while using artificial intelligence
OUR TAKEMeitu hailed the success of its refocus on artificial intelligence (AI) following a series of misfired bets ranging from cryptocurrencies to smartphones.This Hong Kong-listed company, which saw its profits surge 233% year on year to US$51.3 million and revenue grow nearly…

Institutional
Levenue buys MidFunder to accelerate growth in Switzerland
Levenue, Europe’s largest revenue-based financing company, has acquired Zurich-based FinTech MidFunder, to accelerate its growth in Switzerland. Levenue acquires Switzerland financing company MidFunder Currently, Levenue is serving subscription-based companies in 16 Europe. The…

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Top tech news stories today: March 18, 2024
Stay informed with news covering moves by SpaceX, tech industry updates from Microsoft, and legal battles involving Apple and Meta.

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China: World’s first truly cashless society?
China stands as a pioneer in the adoption of cashless transactions, driven by industry giants with Alipay and WeChat Pay leading the charge.

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Bitcoin mining difficulty hits 84 trillion ahead of bitcoin halving
On March 14, bitcoin’s mining difficulty surged to 83.95 trillion hashes, indicating an 83.95 trillion times increase in mining complexity.

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iBASIS unveils Multi-Operator FWA solution
iBASIS, an international provider of communications solutions for operators and digital players, introduces the industry’s inaugural multi-carrier Fixed Wireless Access (FWA) solution. Leveraging iBASIS’s GSMA standards-based eSIM technology, this offering revolutionizes FWA…

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Paralysed patients walk again after Singapore RESTORES trial
The trial, led by a team of medical professionals in Singapore, restored mobility with spinal cord stimulation and physiotherapy.

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Oracle adds generative AI features to finance, supply chain software
OUR TAKEOracle’s decision represents a significant advancement in enterprise technology. By leveraging AI capabilities, Oracle helps customers improve decision-making and enhance the employee and customer experience. For Oracle, a late entrant to the cloud market, these features…

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Juniper adds AI-native advancements for networking solutions
Juniper Networks revamps its partner program for AI-driven services, boosting its market position ahead of its $14B acquisition by HPE.

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Smartphone maker Xiaomi to deliver first electric vehicle in China this month
Xiaomi will begin delivering its first electric vehicle in China this month, joining fierce price competition in its home market.
