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Understanding SRE: The science of reliable systems
Site Reliability Engineering (SRE) is a discipline that applies software engineering principles to operations and infrastructure management to ensure the reliability, scalability, and efficiency of IT systems. Originating at Google, SRE focuses on creating and maintaining highly…
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Interview with Kristian Butcher, CEO at BuildAI: How AI-driven construction leads to efficiency
Two key issues contribute to low productivity: the traditional systems used to design and procure materials do not support modularisation, and the heavy reliance on manual labour. Better offsite prefabrication and improved coordination can significantly enhance productivity.…
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AI chip startup Groq valued at $2.8B after Series D round
OUR TAKEGroq’s latest funding round signifies a major milestone in the AI chip industry, showcasing the growing interest and investment in alternatives to Nvidia’s dominant position.-Lilith Chen, BTW Reporter What happened Groq, the Silicon Valley semiconductor startup, announced…
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5 states urge Musk to tackle AI chatbots spreading election misinformation
Five states urge Musk to tackle AI chatbots spreading election misinformation. They are concerned about AI-generated content on the elections.
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Lumen Technologies partners with Microsoft in $5 billion AI deal
OUR TAKE Lumen Technologies’ recent $5 billion in AI infrastructure contracts and ongoing pursuit of $7 billion more reflect a significant shift towards future-tech readiness, emphasising the need for scalable, secure networks as companies embrace AI, positioning Lumen as a major…
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Nvidia’s AI chip delay is a supply chain test for AI technology
OUR TAKEWhile Nvidia may face a delay in the launch of its Blackwell AI chips due to design flaws, analysts do not believe that this delay will have a significant impact on the company’s revenue or demand. The company currently holds more than 80% share of the AI chip market…
Global Datacenter Trends
CtrlS invests $47M in new Patna data centre
CtrlS Datacenters is investing Rs 400 crore ($47 million) to build a new data centre in Patna, featuring a 10MW IT load capacity and 1,000 racks.
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Google hires Character.AI talent and signs licensing agreement
Character.AI, a leading startup in the realm of chatbot technology, has announced a licensing agreement with Alphabet’s Google on Friday. Google also announced the rehiring of Noam Shazeer and Daniel De Freitas, who is the founder, CEO, and co-author of the Transformer paper at…
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Internet Architecture Board (IAB): What is it and how does it work?
The Internet Architecture Board is a committee of expert volunteers responsible for overseeing the technical and architectural development of the Internet.
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DevOps unveiled: Bridging development and operations
DevOps is a modern approach to software development and IT operations that aims to enhance collaboration between development (Dev) and operations (Ops) teams. It emphasises the integration of these traditionally separate functions to improve the speed, quality, and efficiency of…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is the difference between CI and HCI?
CI streamlines IT with a unified hardware and software stack, while HCI goes further with scalable, software-defined management. Both pooled and hyperconverged infrastructures will experience significant growth and technological innovation in the future.
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Mali launches digital shift for payments and public services
Mali launched the digitisation of national payment and public services, which helps to enhance the transparency of administrative processes.
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BICS collaborates to innovate EV charging solutions
Belgacom International Carrier Services(BICS) has announced a strategic partnership with leading technology firms to develop a new IoT-enabled framework for electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure, effective from 2026, with a pilot phase scheduled for 2024-2025. This…
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BCC extends Afriland First Bank resolution mandate
Starting from 20 July 2024, Afriland First Bank CD S.A. will enjoy a six-month renewable mandate extension.
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Agility reports robust growth at annual general assembly
Agility Infrastructure reported robust financial growth in 2023, driven by strong performance across its diverse portfolio.
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Ethio Telecom expands 4G LTE to 417 cities nationwide
Ethio Telecom enhances the digital experience of its citisens and drives the country’s digitisation process, while fostering innovation, entrepreneurship and the digital economy by expanding its 4G LTE services to 417 cities across the country. This company also strives for…
Global Institutional Trends
Al Akhawayn University excels in Huawei ‘Seeds for the Future’ regional edition
Al Akhawayn University (AUI) has achieved significant recognition by winning top honours in the first regional edition of Huawei’s Seeds for the Future programme, held in Essaouira. This prestigious event gathered 150 exceptional young talents from over 17 countries across North…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Talen Energy offers up nuclear-powered crypto mining campus stake, sources say
OUR TAKETalen Energy is selling its 75% share in Nautilus, a pioneering cryptocurrency mining operation powered by its Pennsylvania nuclear plant. This setup offers round-the-clock, carbon-free energy, which is just what the tech world is looking for in a power source for data…
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12 benefits of smart cities
Smart cities use technology and data to improve the quality of life for their residents. Smart cities are revolutionising urban life by integrating advanced technologies to manage everything from traffic and security to energy and waste. They use real-time data to improve…
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Exploring the future of urban life: Key characteristics of smart cities
A smart city makes use of digital technologies to make urban spaces more liveable and more efficient. By putting IoT devices like sensors and smart meters all over the city, these cities collect a lot of data. They use this data to make things better in lots of ways, like…