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In this section: 42 briefingsUnderstanding supervised vs. unsupervised nature of NLP
The question of if NLP is supervised or unsupervised is not a binary one; it’s a spectrum with various tasks falling along different points.
AI and automation: Global transformation
Artificial intelligence is revolutionizing various sectors by automating processes and enhancing efficiency. The global economy stands to gain up to $15.7 trillion by 2030 through AI advancements. Industries such as healthcare, transportation, and media are already leveraging AI to improve disease d…
The benefits of AI automation
AI automation is revolutionizing industries by boosting efficiency, improving accuracy, and enhancing decision-making capabilities. It enables businesses to optimize operations and innovate, while also reshaping the workforce by reallocating human resources to more creative and fulfilling tasks. Thi…
The future of work: Robotics, AI, and automation
AI automation will become integral to daily life, from smart homes to autonomous vehicles, and will play a vital role in addressing environmental challenges through optimised resource use and sustainable practices. In summary, the future of work with robots and AI offers exciting opportunities for e…
AI workflow automation: The future of business efficiency
AI workflow automation’s features collectively enhance operational efficiency, accuracy, and scalability across various business functions. AI workflow automation is widely utilised across various fields, each reaping significant benefits from its ability to streamline processes and enhance operatio…
Dell and NVIDIA reclaim significant development in AI Factory
“NVIDIA and Dell are providing the world’s industries with a full-stack offering, that drives the copilots, coding assistants, virtual customer service agents and industrial digital twins of the digital enterprise.” says Jensen Huang.
16 AI automation tools that increase your productivity
AI automation tools significantly enhance the productivity of tasks such as video editing, image generation, and meeting transcription.
The future of AI and automation in the workforce
The rapid advancement of artificial intelligence (AI) and automation technologies is reshaping the workforce landscape. As these technologies continue to evolve, they promise to revolutionise industries, improve efficiency, and create new opportunities. However, they also pose challenges that need t…
The transformative power of generative AI in automation
Automation has long been a cornerstone of modern industry, streamlining operations and boosting productivity. However, recent advances in generative AI are set to revolutionise automation, pushing the boundaries of what machines can do and transforming numerous sectors. In this blog, we’ll explore h…
AR development: Selection, challenges and practices
Augmented Reality (AR) technology is gradually changing the way we interact with the digital world, bringing many new challenges and opportunities for developers. This blog will introduce AR development in terms of choosing an AR development platform, technical challenges and solutions, and the proc…
Snowflake acquires TruEra to bolster data cloud capabilities
TruEra brings AI model monitoring and observability to enhance Snowflake’s data cloud capabilities and ensure data accuracy.
Elon Musk’s xAI seeks to raise $6B from Silicon Valley giants
Elon Musk’s artificial intelligence startup, xAI, is aiming to raise nearly $6 billion in a funding round. The round includes major Silicon Valley investors such as Andreessen Horowitz, Sequoia Capital, and Tribe Capital, valuing the company at $18 billion. xAI targets $6 billion in funding Also rea…
Deciphering AI vs. automation, factors sets them apart
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and automation are related concepts, but they have distinct differences. In summary, while both AI and automation involve the use of technology to perform tasks, AI specifically focuses on replicating human-like intelligence and decision-making capabilities, whereas auto…
DELL introduces AI-capable products, ties deeply with NVIDIA
“Organisations are moving quickly to capture the AI opportunity, which is why our collaboration with NVIDIA is so important,” said Michael
The ultimate guide to online banking vs. digital banking
Digital banking represents a transformative shift in the banking industry, leveraging modern technology to offer a more efficient, accessible, and personalised banking experience. It not only includes the traditional functions of online banking but also encompasses a broader range of services and in…
How digitalisation boosts efficiency and profitability of banks
Digital banking provides customers with greater flexibility, accessibility, and control over their finances, allowing them to conduct banking transactions anytime, anywhere, using their preferred digital devices. It also enables banks to streamline operations, reduce costs, and enhance customer expe…
Safety of digital banks: Are your finances secure?
Digital banking enhances the banking experience by offering greater convenience, efficiency, and security for consumers while providing financial institutions with opportunities for cost savings, innovation, and improved customer insights. While digital banking offers numerous benefits, it also come…
Exploring the advantages of digital banking platforms
Digital banking provides convenience and accessibility for consumers through features like 24/7 account access, mobile banking apps, and streamlined financial management tools, while offering cost savings, enhanced data analytics, and improved customer service for financial institutions, ultimately …
How APIs facilitate communication
Explore the fundamentals of APIs and how they enable seamless communication between devices using protocols like HTTP. Understand the specific roles of HTTP methods—GET, POST, DELETE, PUT—and how they interact with data on the server. Dive into the significance of HTTP status codes and the diverse t…
What is API integration?
Discover the critical role of API integration in modern software development, where it enhances application performance, security, and scalability. Learn about the benefits of seamless data flow and operational efficiency through API integration, and understand how tools like Postman streamline the …
Digital banking’s essential shift
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, the banking industry has been thrust into a pivotal transformation, with cloud technology emerging as a cornerstone for survival and efficiency. This excerpt explores how financial institutions that embraced cloud-based systems managed to maintain uninterrupted …
Digital banking: Adapt or fade away
In the face of evolving consumer expectations and the rapid advancement of technology, community banks find themselves at a crossroads: adapt to the digital age or face obsolescence. This excerpt delves into the critical need for these institutions to embrace a comprehensive digital transformation, …
How API integration enhances customer onboarding
In today’s digital world, first impressions are key. A seamless onboarding process is vital for customer-business relationships. API integration streamlines processes, ensures consistency, and enables personalisation, enhancing satisfaction and loyalty. In this blog post, we’ll explore how API integ…
8 steps to do API integration
API integration involves connecting two or more software applications through their Application Programming Interfaces (APIs) to allow them to communicate and share data. Here is a step-by-step overview of how API integration is typically done: 1. Understand the requirements Start by defining the ob…
What is direct API integration?
In today’s interconnected digital landscape, APIs (Application Programming Interfaces) play a pivotal role in enabling seamless communication between different software systems. One of the most effective ways to leverage the power of APIs is through direct API integration. This blog post will delve …
8 essential elements of effective IT asset management
Oversee the entire lifecycle of IT assets from acquisition to disposal, including deployment, maintenance, and secure decommissioning.
Exploring computer vision through autonomous driving
Advanced algorithms help self-driving cars detect lane boundaries and traffic signs, ensuring they stay within their lanes.
What is IT hardware asset management?
HAM involves the complete lifecycle management of hardware assets, ensuring optimal use from procurement and deployment.
What is IT asset management?
Effective IT asset management (ITAM) helps organisations control and reduce costs by providing clear visibility into asset utilisation.
Why is computer vision so difficult?
Computers are supposed to be good at processing numbers and doing math, so why is computer vision such a challenging problem？
What is the purpose of computer vision?
From entity recognition and scene understanding to quality control and medical diagnosis, computer vision is transforming industries.
What is machine learning and computer vision?
Computer vision provides computer systems with human-like visual perception. Machine learning is a straightforward subset or portion of AI.
What is computer vision in deep learning?
Computer vision is a field of AI that enables machines to interpret and understand visual information from the surrounding environment.
Why is IT asset management important? 8 benefits you need to know
ITAM is essential for optimising performance, enhancing security, reducing costs, and enabling informed decision-making in organisations.
Computer vision: Everything you need to know
Computer vision applies AI to analyse images for tasks like entity recognition, with widespread applications across industries.
What is 3D computer vision?
3D computer vision offers machines the ability to perceive and understand the world in three dimensions. Unlike traditional computer vision systems, which primarily process two-dimensional images, 3D computer vision algorithms analyse spatial data to create detailed representations of the environmen…
Who is Nick Elprin? CEO of Domino Data Lab wants to get out the way of data scientists
Nick Elprin, Co-founder and CEO of Domino Data Lab, leads an enterprise MLOps platform trusted by over 20% of Fortune 100 companies. With degrees in computer science from Harvard and a background at Bridgewater Associates, Elprin focuses on accelerating data science innovation and collaboration, aim…
5 types of AI hardware driving tomorrow’s intelligent machines
The role of AI hardware in machine learning is crucial, as it helps in executing the complex procedures of deep learning models, which can accelerate many processes and drastically reduce the time and cost required for the training and execution of AI algorithms. What is Edge AI? What is …
RIPE 88 kicks off in Kraków with questions around RIPE’s future
RIPE 88 has officially commenced both in Kraków and virtually, held by Réseaux IP Européens (RIPE). The five-day meeting, running from May 20 to 24, 2024, also marks the 35th anniversary of the inaugural RIPE Meeting. Key sessions at RIPE 88 RIPE 88’s agenda includes discussions on IPv6, the databas…
Analog Devices predicts strong quarterly revenue due to chip market rebound
Analog Devices anticipates third-quarter revenue surpassing Wall Street’s expectations, citing increased demand for its industrial chips
Singha Estate achieves 21% revenue hike for strong Q1 2024 growth
Singha Estate’s Q1 2024 revenue rose 21% YoY to THB 4,034M, driven by new projects and strategic hotel growth initiatives.
GISTDA in UN workshop helps with maritime surveillance
UNODC and JAXA’s workshop boosted Southeast Asian maritime surveillance cooperation using satellite technology and innovations.
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Market / Trends / North America Trends / North America Institutional Trends
In this section: 2 briefingsCryptocurrency: Policy shifts and market trends
Explore the latest developments in cryptocurrency as we delve into the significant shifts in U.S. policy, analyze market dynamics, and unpack legal challenges. This overview provides insights into the evolving landscape of digital finance, highlighting how bipartisan support, market trends, and lega…
SEC approves spot ether ETF applications
In a surprising move, the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) approved applications on Thursday from Nasdaq, CBOE, and NYSE to list exchange-traded funds (ETFs) tied to the price of ether. This decision represents a major win for the cryptocurrency industry, which had anticipated a rejecti…
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In this section: 1 briefing‘Trust is gone’: Is the RIPE NCC still fit for purpose?
‘Trust is gone. We have to expect that we are now working in an untrusting environment.’ These ominous words, uttered by Randy Bush, an outspoken stalwart of the internet community for many decades, are an apt precis of the mood that prevailed at the RIPE 88 conference in Kraków, Poland. Amidst the …
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In this section: 1 briefingVirgin Media’s $12.7M program launches fibre routes to Equinix’s Manchester data centre
Virgin Media Business Wholesale, the fixed wholesale connectivity arm of Virgin Media O2 Business (VMO2 Business), has launched diverse fibre routes and high bandwidth services into the Equinix flagship site, Manchester MA5 data centre as part of its £10 million ($12.7 million) network upgrade progr…
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Market / Trends / Asia-Pacific Trends / Asia-Pacific Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 2 briefingsKorea highlights need for cooperation on AI safety
Lee Jong-Ho, South Korea’s Minister of Science and ICT, stressed the necessity of global cooperation to ensure the safe and equitable development of AI technologies on Wednesday. Major agreements on AI safety The international AI summit, co-hosted by South Korea and Britain, addressed critical issue…
NTT DATA (Thailand) partners with 3 top universities to develop COBOL skills
NTT DATA (Thailand) partners with universities to boost COBOL skills, addressing global shortages in this field.
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In this section: 1 briefingAmazon to invest $17 billion in cloud infrastructure in Spain
Amazon, the world’s largest e-commerce company, is investing $17.04 billion in Spain to expand its cloud business in Europe, Bloomberg reported on May 22. Largest investment This marks Amazon’s largest investment in Europe to date, reflecting its ambition to strengthen its foothold in Europe amidst…
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Market / Trends / Africa Trends / Africa Cloud Services Trends
In this section: 1 briefingMicrosoft partners with G42 to invest $1B in Kenya data centre
Microsoft is collaborating with UAE-based AI firm G42 to invest $1 billion in a new data centre in Kenya. The data centre, built by G42 and its partners, will leverage geothermal energy and offer access to Microsoft’s Azure via a new cloud region specifically for East Africa. Why it’s important Abu …