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ARTERIA & AT TOKYO install first fibre optic cable across port
ARTERIA Networks Corporation and AT TOKYO Corporation have announced a groundbreaking partnership to install the first optical fibre cable traversing Tokyo Port. This innovative project aims to connect the Toyosu-Ariake and Shibaura-Shinagawa areas, which are key hubs for IT…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Eastern Alliance and CLARA partner on AI-optimised insurance claims
Eastern Alliance Insurance Group has joined forces with CLARA Analytics to capitalise on artificial intelligence for refining the insurance claims procedure.
Global Cloud Services Trends
BNP Paribas partners with Mistral AI to implement LLMs
BNP Paribas has announced an expanded partnership with Mistral AI, integrating the startup’s LLMs across various business areas.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Ether set for a surge as new ETFs enter market
Ether, the world’s second-largest cryptocurrency, is set for a potential price rally with the upcoming launch of new exchange-traded funds.
Global Cloud Services Trends
AI boosts consecutive periods of growth in PC shipments
Global shipments of personal computers witnessed a notable recovery in the second quarter, marking a significant turnaround for the industry.
Global Institutional Trends
AI brings perfect foundation shades to Korean beauty enthusiasts
AmorePacific’s AI beauty lab, which customizes face products using robots and AI technology, has become fully booked.
Global Institutional Trends
Several Macau government websites hacked
Several Macau government websites, including those of security departments, were hacked, leading to service disruptions.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Hedge funds bet big on South Korean chipmakers amid AI surge
Hedge funds are heavily investing in South Korean chipmakers like SK Hynix and Samsung Electronics due to anticipated AI-driven demand for high-end memory chips.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Global PC shipments up 3% in Q2, Apple leads with 21% surge
Global PC shipments rose 3% in Q2, driven by AI-capable devices, with Apple leading growth at 20.8%.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Google Cloud to keep challenging Microsoft’s licensing practices
Google Cloud plans to continue its challenge against Microsoft’s licensing practices, despite Microsoft’s deal with CISPE.
Global Cloud Services Trends
What is big data analytics and what are its key parts?
Big Data analytics has revolutionised the way organisations make decisions, operate, and innovate in today’s data-driven world. By harnessing the power of big data, businesses and industries can gain valuable insights, improve efficiency, and create competitive advantages, and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Germany in deal to reduce Huawei’s role in 5G wireless networks
The German government and mobile phone operators have agreed in principle to phase out components from Chinese technology companies from the country’s 5G wireless network over the next five years.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Who is Brad Porter? CEO of Collaborative Robotics, with an eye for human-robot interactions
As CEO and founder of Collaborative Robotics, Porter drives cloud computing innovation with determination and foresight.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Top tech news stories today: July 11, 2024
IT infrastructure 1. Germany in deal to cut Huawei’s role in 5G wireless network, sources say The German government and mobile phone carriers have agreed in principle on steps to phase components by Chinese technology companies out of the nation’s 5G wireless network over the…
Global Cloud Services Trends
What causes an AI boom? Here are some key factors
AI boom, characterised by a rapid surge in the development, investment, and adoption of AI technologies across industries, is driven by several key factors. These factors have created fertile ground for the rapid growth and widespread adoption of AI, profoundly changing every…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Microsoft drops OpenAI board observer seat amid scrutiny
Microsoft relinquished its board observer seat at OpenAI, citing improved governance and confidence in the AI start-up’s new direction.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Samsung secures advanced AI chip order from Preferred Networks
Samsung secures its first order for 2-nanometre AI chips, set to boost AI performance through advanced packaging and GAA architecture.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Elon Musk’s xAI ends a $10B deal talk with Oracle
Elon Musk’s xAI ended talks with Oracle on a $10 billion server deal, opting instead to build its own system using Nvidia’s H100 GPUs.
Global Cloud Services Trends
Is AI boom over? There may be ‘boom-bust-boom’ curve
We are currently in the third wave of AI development. In the near future, human society will gradually enter the stage of strong artificial intelligence. Strong AI, also known as Artificial General Intelligence (AGI), refers to machine intelligence that can self-perceive and…
Global Cloud Services Trends
Musk’s xAI, Oracle end $10B server deal talks
Elon Musk’s AI startup xAI and Oracle ended negotiations on a $10 billion server deal due to disagreements over timelines and power supply.