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Leaders
Kamala Harris: Silicon Valley ally and advocate for tech regulation
OUR TAKEKamala Harris as a potential Democratic presidential candidate has strong ties to Silicon Valley and the tech industry. On AI and privacy protection, Harris stresses the need for regulation and expresses concern about TikTok’s national security issues. At the same time…
Companies
Dutch chip equipment startup Nearfield raises $148M
OUR TAKENearfield Instruments, a Dutch company specialising in metrology and inspection solutions for the semiconductor industry, recently raised $148 million in a Series C funding round. This investment, led by US-based Walden Catalyst Management and Singapore’s state-owned…
Leaders
Damaged Internet subsea cables are being repaired in Red Sea
OUR TAKERepairs have begun on three critical subsea telecommunications cables in the Red Sea that have been damaged since February. The repairs, carried out by E-Marine, a subsidiary of Emirates Telecommunications Group, come amid heightened regional tensions and escalating…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
U.S. chip stocks fluctuate amid U.S.-China tech dispute
OUR TAKEThe semiconductor sector’s recent volatility underscores the precarious balance between geopolitical tensions and market stability. Investors must navigate these choppy waters with caution, yet remain hopeful in the industry’s proven resilience and capacity for…
Leaders
Indonesian cyberattack exposes rising threats in Southeast Asia
Increasing cybersecurity concerns A recent ransomware attack in Indonesia, which compromised data at over 200 government agencies, underscores the urgent need for stronger cybersecurity measures in Southeast Asia. The region’s rapid digital growth has made it increasingly…
Global Institutional Trends
Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment
OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…
Asia-Pacific Institutional
New development in the Samsung strike: Resuming dialogue
OUR TAKEEmployees from the semiconductor department are leading the strike, which may cause substantial losses for Samsung and the tech industry amid global semiconductor supply chain issues. Samsung’s claim of unaffected production lines is doubtful due to the difficulty of…
Global Cloud Services
What does DataRobot do? Automating AI and machine learning
In the age of data-driven decision-making, DataRobot has emerged as a pivotal tool in the field of AI and machine learning.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Suzuki sees India’s automobile market growing fivefold by 2047
OUR TAKEIndia’s automotive landscape is poised for significant change. Kenichi Ayukawa, Executive Vice President of Suzuki Motor, has predicted that India’s car market will grow to 20 million units by 2047, driven largely by advances in battery electric vehicles. In addition…
Global Cloud Services
Unravelling the role of an IoT solutions architect
An IoT solutions architect is a professional who designs and oversees the development of customised IoT systems to meet business needs.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
The CIA’s AI strategy: balancing innovation and accountability
OUR TAKELakshmi Raman emphasises that AI working with humans is central to advancing the CIA’s mission. Also, the CIA is actively adopting new technologies, including generative AI, to improve the efficiency of intelligence analysis and address global challenges.-Rae Li, BTW…
Global Cloud Services
5 cybersecurity solutions for IoT physical devices
IoT security encompasses the array of defensive strategies and protocols employed to safeguard interconnected devices and networks within the Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem from digital threats and incursions.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Malaysia becomes semiconductor hub amid U.S.-China chip tensions
Rising importance of Malaysia in the semiconductor industry Malaysia is emerging as a crucial destination for semiconductor manufacturers, driven by escalating U.S.-China tensions that have prompted companies to diversify their operations. Major chipmakers such as Intel…
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Tesla delays robotaxi launch amid design changes
Tesla has postponed its robotaxi unveiling, citing the need for additional design modifications and other features.
Global Cloud Services
Is AI a better measure for cyber security?
There are many ways to ensure network security, among which traditional methods such as firewalls are often compared with AI techniques.
Global Cloud Services
5 common attacks in cyber security
Awareness of common cyber security attacks is crucial for users to safeguard sensitive information and digital assets.
Global Cloud Services
5 common types of cyber security
Cybersecurity is the practice of using technologies and processes to protect digital networks, devices, and data from unauthorized access.
Global Cloud Services
5 typical applications of cyber security
Cyber security has become essential for protecting sensitive information and ensuring the integrity of systems and networks.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Google’s acquisition target Wiz is Israel’s military tech seed
Alphabet is nearing a $23 billion acquisition of Israeli cybersecurity firm Wiz, founded by Assaf Rappaport, a veteran of Israel’s elite 8200 intelligence unit.
Europe and Middle East Institutional Trends
Israeli AI medical startup CytoReason secures funding from Nvidia
CytoReason has secured $80 million investment from OurCrowd, Nvidia, Pfizer, and Thermo Fisher Scientific.