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Global Cloud Services
Susan Wojcicki passes away at the age of 56
OUR TAKESusan Wojcicki, a key figure in the tech industry who played a crucial role in the growth of Google and YouTube, has passed away at 56. Her leadership and contributions left a lasting impact on the tech world where she was highly respected as one of the pioneering female…
Companies
ByteDance reportedly pursues $5B loan refinancing
ByteDance is actively in talks with relevant financial institutions in anticipation of refinancing its existing $5bn loan for three years. According to past reports, ByteDance had finalised a combined $5 billion loan in 2021. Specifically, the loan consisted of a 50/50 split…
Global Cloud Services
Can an Ethernet cable cause packet loss?
When it comes to network stability and performance, Ethernet cables are often seen as the gold standard for reliable connections. However, like any component in a network setup, Ethernet cables can sometimes be the source of packet loss, a frustrating issue that can impact…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Who is Ankur Jain? Founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, transforming the rental market
Ankur Jain is the founder and CEO of Bilt Rewards, a home rental rewards start-up that secured $200 million from private investors in January 2024, valuing the company at $3.1 billion.
Global Cloud Services
OpenAI emerges as a major threat to Google with AI search
Google’s dominance in search is more threatened by OpenAI’s AI tools like ChatGPT than by antitrust rulings.
Companies
MANUTECH Season 2 boosts digital knowledge in agriculture
TCCtech and NECTEC launch MANUTECH Season 2 to boost digital knowledge in Thailand’s agriculture through advanced tech and IT-OT integration.
Companies
Who invented serverless computing?
Serverless computing is a cloud computing model that allows developers to build and run applications without the need to manage server infrastructure. While the concept has evolved, Amazon Web Services (AWS) played a crucial role in its popularisation with the launch of AWS…
Global Cloud Services
Serverless computing on AWS: Paving the path for cloud innovation
Serverless computing on AWS simplifies business operations, reduces costs, making it a solution for cloud-based application development.
Global Cloud Services
Effective cloud migration: Steps for planning and implementation
Implementing best practices in cloud migration ensures minimal downtime, cost-efficiency, and enhanced performance.
Global Cloud Services
Choosing the right cloud migration services for your business
Cloud migration involves moving digital assets, services, databases, and IT resources to cloud infrastructure for better scalability and efficiency.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Is VPS the same as cloud hosting? Understanding the differences
Virtual private server (VPS) hosting is a popular choice for businesses and individuals looking for a balance between the affordability of shared hosting and the power of dedicated hosting. However, there’s often confusion about whether VPS is a form of cloud hosting. VPS does…
Global Cloud Services
5 key aspects of cloud cost optimisation
Cloud cost optimisation is the strategic management of cloud resources to minimise expenses while maximising value and efficiency. Key strategies include leveraging pricing models like Reserved Instances and Spot Instances, automating cost management processes, and effectively…
Global Cloud Services
Unlocking the power: What is managed cloud hosting?
Managed cloud hosting has emerged as a game-changer in the ever-evolving landscape of digital technology, reshaping how businesses deploy, manage, and scale their online presence. At its core, managed cloud hosting is a service where a third-party provider manages a company’s…
Global Cloud Services
Unlocking the secrets of modern hosting: Cloud hosting provider
Cloud hosting providers play a pivotal role in shaping how businesses and individuals manage their online presence in the ever-evolving landscape of digital infrastructure. But what exactly is a cloud hosting provider, and why has this model become so crucial in today’s…
Global Cloud Services
Is VPS the same as cloud hosting？
When choosing a web hosting service, it’s important to understand the differences between traditional VPS and cloud hosting. Traditional VPS provide a stable virtual environment, but are limited by the resources and flexibility of a single physical server. Cloud hosting leverages…
Global Cloud Services
The smart choice for flexible web solutions: Shared cloud hosting
Shared cloud hosting is a flexible and cost-effective cloud hosting solution that allows multiple websites or applications to share resources on a single server. It offers scalability, reliability, and performance benefits over traditional hosting methods, with features like…
Companies
Microsoft blames Delta Air Lines for prolonged global cyber outage
OUR TAKEThe Microsoft-Delta spat underscores the importance of up-to-date IT for operational reliability. Microsoft blames Delta’s systems for ongoing disruptions, while Delta, pointing to its IT spending, contests this. The episode stresses the value of IT modernisation for…
Africa Cloud Services
NOOR Group: Pioneering internet solution and network infrastructure provider in Egypt
NOOR Group, SAE, a premier Class an internet solutions and network infrastructure provider based in Cairo, Egypt, has carved a distinctive niche in the market over two decades by pioneering advanced technologies.
Latin America and Caribbean Cloud Services
NETCOM S.A.: leading communication solutions in central America
NETCOM S.A. is a prominent telecommunications business group headquartered in Panama, with a significant operational presence in Costa Rica. With a strong focus on voice, data, and video communications, NETCOM is dedicated to delivering technology services that enhance customer…
Global Regional ISP
Orange Liberia: one of the largest mobile network operators in Liberia
Orange Liberia is a telecommunications company operating in Liberia that provides mobile, fixed-line, and internet services to consumers and businesses. Formerly known as Cellcom, the company was rebranded as Orange Liberia after being acquired by the Orange Group in 2016. This…