Global Cloud Services Trends
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Software and AI demand drive IBM’s growth despite consulting drop
OUR TAKE IBM’s strong performance in the AI and software sectors underscores the growing demand for AI technologies and solutions. Despite challenges in consulting, the company’s strategic focus on AI positions it well for future growth. — Zoey Zhu, BTW reporter What happened IBM…
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AI brings Judy Garland’s voice to life in new audiobook feature
OUR TAKE ElevenLabs’ introduction of AI-generated voice-overs from deceased celebrities represents a major advancement in technology and media. By incorporating voices like Judy Garland’s into their new Reader app, ElevenLabs is setting a new precedent in how we can experience…
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MIT unveils a new way to simulate training for home robots
OUR TAKEMIT CSAIL has developed a new method for training domestic robots utilising an iPhone to scan the home environment and upload it into a virtual simulation. By performing millions of practice sessions in the virtual world, the robot is able to improve its skills without…
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Mistral launches new generation of flagship AI model Large 2
OUR TAKEMistral’s Large 2, though with fewer parameters (123 billion), it offers superior performance in these areas compared to Meta’s recent launch. Mistral focuses on reducing Large 2’s hallucination problems, training it to be more insightful in its responses. The company…
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Jean Pierre Mustier becomes Atos’ 5th CEO in 2 years
OUR TAKEChallenged by plummeting market values and financial distress, Atos has taken decisive steps to stabilise and drive the company back on track with the appointment of experienced Jean Pierre Mustier as its new CEO. Mustier’s appointment highlights the company’s urgent need…
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Nvidia supplier SK Hynix posts record profits on AI chip boom
OUR TAKESK Hynix experiences a significant surge in profits due to the booming demand for AI-related technologies, yet its stock price faces downward pressure as the broader tech sector faltered, reflecting investor concerns over market expectations.-Rae Li, BTW reporter What…
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Why is it important to have a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan is essential to protect business continuity and minimise operational downtime during disruptions.
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6 critical steps in disaster recovery procedures
Disaster recovery procedures are crucial for ensuring that businesses can quickly resume operations after a disruption.
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Fortifying against chaos: 8 steps to create a disaster recovery plan
A disaster recovery plan requires requires team formation, clear objectives, infrastructure mapping, solution selection, and ongoing review. A disaster recovery plan is essential for business continuity, ensuring operations and data are protected against crises through a…
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What are the 8 must-have elements of a disaster recovery plan?
Essential elements include a detailed asset inventory, risk assessment, and clear RTO and RPO objectives for efficient data recovery. A robust plan also encompasses effective communication strategies, partner and vendor coordination, comprehensive backup solutions, defined roles…
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Microsoft previews Bing generative research
Microsoft has unveiled Bing generative search, a new feature that aims to rival Google’s AI-powered search capabilities. This feature is supported by a combination of AI models, which gather and summarise information from the web in response to search queries.
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ServiceNow reports strong sales on expanded product line
OUR TAKESoftware company ServiceNow has reported impressive second-quarter results, with subscription sales up a substantial 23% to $2.54 billion, beating analyst forecasts. The increase reflects robust demand for the company’s expanded suite of AI-powered software tools. By…
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SK Hynix’s revenue more than doubles as demand for AI booms
OUR TAKESK Hynix has shown a remarkable financial performance this quarter, with revenues reaching $11.9 billion, exceeding the expected $11.7 billion. This success is largely due to the company’s dominance in the AI hardware market, particularly in high-bandwidth memory chips…
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Decoding RTO: Your disaster recovery lifeline
Recovery time objective (RTO) is a critical measure in disaster recovery planning, defining the maximum amount of time an organisation’s operations can be down following a disaster before unacceptable consequences occur. As businesses become more reliant on digital…
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Crisis management: The role of disaster recovery centres
Disaster Recovery Centres (DRCs) play a key role in ensuring business continuity in the event of unforeseen disruptions, such as natural disasters or cyber-attacks. These specialised facilities are designed to protect critical data and maintain essential operations, minimising…
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IBM reports growth in AI bookings, beating earnings estimates
In the second quarter, IBM’s sales grew by 2% to $15.8 billion, with the software division seeing revenues climb by 7% to $6.7 billion, both exceeding analysts’ expectations.
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What is disaster recovery and how does it work?
Disaster recovery is a subset of business continuity planning, focusing on restoring critical business functions after a disruptive event.
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What are the goals of a disaster recovery plan?
A disaster recovery plan (DRP) is a meticulously documented strategy that delineates how an organisation will react to and recover from unplanned incidents, enabling the resumption of business operations.
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What is RTP and RPO in disaster recovery?
In a DRP, setting appropriate values for RPO and RTO is fundamental for businesses seeking to minimise data loss and downtime.
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SK Hynix hits record profit amid AI chip demand surge
SK Hynix reported its highest quarterly profit since 2018 due to high demand for AI-essential HBM chips, but its shares fell 8.4%.