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What chip suppliers does NVIDIA work with?
NVIDIA, a leading semiconductor company renowned for its graphics processing units (GPUs) and AI computing technologies, relies on a diverse network of suppliers to provide the essential components and technologies needed for its chip manufacturing processes. These suppliers play…
Global Cloud Services
AI: The opportunities and the threats
Artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and threats, and the balance will depend on our decisions. In June 2023, the European Parliament adopted its negotiating position on the AI Act, the world’s first comprehensive set of rules to manage the risks of AI. In this…
Global Institutional Trends
Warner Bros Discovery to launch data platform for better ad-targeting
Warner Bros Discovery unveils Olli, a data platform for precise demographic targeting in advertising across cable and digital channels.
North America Cloud Services Trends
What is Internet Governance?
Internet governance refers to the rules, policies, standards, and practices that coordinate and shape global cyberspace. The exposure of controversial U.S. surveillance methods, like spying on certain foreign leaders, has sparked a global discussion on internet governance. Some…
Global Regional ISP
Who maintains the internet’s infrastructure?
Various organisations, including ISPs, backbone providers, ICANN, RIRs, and others collaborate to maintain Internet infrastructure.
Leaders
Is Perplexity AI good?
Perplexity AI is an emerging AI-powered search engine that improves search accuracy and enhances the user experience.
Companies
Amazon plans to build $11 billion data centre in northern Indiana
Amazon Web Services, the company’s cloud computing division, intends to invest $11 billion to construct a data centre in northern Indiana that will generate at least 1,000 new jobs, according to information released on Thursday by the state and company officials. Project’s…
North America Regional ISP Trends
T-Mobile and EQT to acquire Lumos to meet demand for fibre
The fibre-to-the-home platform Lumos will be purchased by T-Mobile and EQT through a joint venture (JV) with EQT’s Infrastructure VI fund, which will take over from EQT’s previous fund, EQT Infrastructure III. Through the JV, EQT’s fibre infrastructure investment experience and…
Companies
Toyota, Nissan pair up with Tencent, Baidu to remain competitive
Toyota Motor of Japan and Tencent of China will collaborate while Nissan and Baidu will team up, the companies announced on Thursday, April 25. These cross-border alliances demonstrate how crucial artificial intelligence is to the auto industry. Reasons for cooperation The…
Europe and Middle East Institutional
Spotify: Apple has defied EU by blocking update with pricing info
Spotify, an audio streaming company, submitted a new version of its app to Apple with basic pricing and website information, which is a minimum requirement under the European Commission’s ruling in its music streaming case, according to a post on X on Wednesday. However, Apple…
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
What’s gone wrong at Tesla?
Tesla’s stock price plunge has been linked to internal strategic adjustments and the external economic environment.
Asia-Pacific Regional ISP
PIX Malaysia: Elevating Penang’s tech and economic potential
The establishment of the Penang Internet Exchange (PIX) is a significant moment for the state, serving as a catalyst for innovation, economic growth, and infrastructure development. PIX’s role in connectivity and economic growth Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow emphasized PIX’s role…
Global Cloud Services Trends
How does internet infrastructure work?
Internet infrastructure is a complex yet beautifully orchestrated system that enables seamless global communication and information exchange.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Why does AI consume so much electricity?
The exponential growth of AI is projected to lead to a significant surge in energy demand, sparking concerns of the energy crisis.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
Tesla’s profits decline as demand cools
Increased competition, supply chain disruptions, and changing consumer preferences contribute to Tesla’s financial challenges.
Asia-Pacific Cloud Services
AI-powered jet to be the future trend
Pentagon’s burgeoning tech research arm Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency (DARPA) has been investigating the integration of AI into fighter jets to enhance pilots’ abilities in combat scenarios through its Air Combat Evolution (ACE) program. About AI-powered jet In the…
Companies
ASML, semiconductor maker, appoints Christophe Fouquet as CEO
The Dutch semiconductor-equipment maker ASML Holding N.V. (ASML) announced on Tuesday that its Supervisory Board intends to appoint Christophe Fouquet as president and chief executive officer, subject to notification of the Annual General Meeting of Shareholders on 25 April.…
Global Cloud Services Trends
IBM to acquire Hashicorp for $6.4B to move deeper into cloud
International Business Machines (IBM) agreed to buy cloud software company HashiCorp in a deal with an enterprise value of $6.4 billion, extending the tech company’s push into cloud and artificial intelligence as those offerings drive growth. Details about the deal IBM plans to…
Global Cloud Services
Is deepfake generative AI?
Generative AI innovates content creation, while deepfakes pose escalating risks with their convincing yet deceptive nature.
North America Institutional
When is Cybersecurity Awareness Month?
Cybersecurity Awareness Month empowers individuals and businesses to defend against digital threats with proactive measures and education.