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North America Cloud Services Trends

North America Cloud Services Trends

Cloud Service trend intelligence tracks cloud computing market trends, AI infrastructure demand, hybrid cloud adoption, edge deployment, platform competition, and data centre capacity pressure in North America, giving readers a fuller view of the demand shifts, capacity constraints, platform strategies, capital timing, regulatory pressure, and operating assumptions behind the market.

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Court revives Tesla’s challenge to Louisiana sales ban

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Court revives Tesla’s challenge to Louisiana sales ban

OUR TAKE The recent decision by the 5th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals represents a significant development in Tesla’s ongoing battle to establish its direct sales model in states with restrictive dealership laws. This ruling could have broader implications for the automotive…

Aug 27, 2024
Canada joins U.S. in imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese imports

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Canada joins U.S. in imposing heavy tariffs on Chinese imports

OUR TAKECanada has announced high tariffs on Chinese-made electric cars, steel and aluminium in response to Beijing’s subsidy policies, which it argues give Chinese companies an unfair competitive advantage in the global market. The move is in line with similar measures in the…

Aug 27, 2024
Volvo selects Monterrey for its new heavy-duty truck plant

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Volvo selects Monterrey for its new heavy-duty truck plant

The Swedish multinational Volvo Group announced that it has chosen Monterrey, located in northern Mexico, as the site for its new heavy-duty truck manufacturing facility in North America.

Aug 26, 2024
GM’s Cruise recalls 1,200 robotaxis to conclude US investigation

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GM’s Cruise recalls 1,200 robotaxis to conclude US investigation

General Motors’ autonomous driving unit, Cruise, has recalled around 1,200 robotaxis following an investigation by the US National Highway Traffic Safety Administration into hard braking issues that led to three rear-end collisions.

Aug 23, 2024
Chinese firms seek US chips via Amazon cloud

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Chinese firms seek US chips via Amazon cloud

State-linked Chinese entities utilises cloud services from Amazon to gain U.S. AI chips, which they cannot get due to export restrictions

Aug 23, 2024
U.S. accuses Iran of cyberattacks targeting Trump and Harris campaigns

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U.S. accuses Iran of cyberattacks targeting Trump and Harris campaigns

OUR TAKEThe allegations of Iranian cyber operations against U.S. presidential campaigns highlight a significant threat to the integrity of democratic processes. Such interference can undermine public trust in elections and democratic institutions, which is crucial for a…

Aug 21, 2024
Google’s cyber battlefront: A dive into digital defence

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Google’s cyber battlefront: A dive into digital defence

OUR TAKESeeing the faces and hearing the stories of those who stand between us and potential disaster makes the importance of this work hit home in a way that statistics and headlines never could. It’s personal because it’s about protecting what matters most to us: our privacy…

Aug 21, 2024
US judge says ‘monopolist’ Google can’t avoid app store reforms

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US judge says ‘monopolist’ Google can’t avoid app store reforms

US judge plans changes to Google’s Play Store for Android, impacting competition and consumer choice in digital landscape.

Aug 19, 2024
Texas Instruments secures $1.6B for chip manufacturing expansion

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Texas Instruments secures $1.6B for chip manufacturing expansion

Texas Instruments will receive $1.6 billion from the U.S. Commerce Department under the CHIPS Act to build three new semiconductor facilities.

Aug 19, 2024
Could the US actually break up Google?

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Could the US actually break up Google?

OUR TAKE Over the past four years, federal antitrust regulators have sued Meta Platforms, Amazon, and Apple, claiming the companies are illegally maintaining monopolies. Microsoft settled with the Justice Department in 2004 over allegations that it forced Windows users to use…

Aug 14, 2024
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Google to enhance Paris Olympics broadcast with AI for US viewers $16M

Google will use AI in the US broadcast of the Paris Olympics, NBCUniversal will attract new audiences with personalised AI.

Aug 13, 2024
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Google to enhance Paris Olympics broadcast with AI for US viewers (标题60字母以内)

Google will use AI in the US broadcast of the Paris Olympics.NBCUniversal will attract new audiences with personalised AI recap.

Aug 13, 2024
Top tech news stories today: August 9, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: August 9, 2024

Fintech 1. Crypto exchange FTX ordered to pay $12.7 billion to customers, US CFTC says A U.S. court has ordered bankrupt cryptocurrency exchange FTX to pay $12.7 billion in relief to its customers. (WMBD) 2. Robinhood results beat estimates on meme-stock, crypto-trading boom…

Aug 9, 2024
Microsoft blames Delta for slow outage recovery

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Microsoft blames Delta for slow outage recovery

OUR TAKE The disruptions stranded hundreds of thousands of travelers and cost the Atlanta-based airline an estimated $500 million. Delta is also facing a U.S. Department of Transportation investigation into the disruption. It hired prominent litigator David Boies Schiller…

Aug 8, 2024
Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco

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Waymo to expand autonomous ride-hailing service areas in Los Angeles, San Francisco

OUR TAKEAlphabet’s Waymo is ramping up its autonomous ride-hailing services in new areas of San Francisco and Los Angeles, showing how much demand there is for driverless technology. As companies like General Motors and Amazon’s Zoox step up their investments, Waymo’s strategic…

Aug 7, 2024
Top tech news stories today: August 7, 2024

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Top tech news stories today: August 7, 2024

IT infrastructure 1. Exclusive-Chinese firms stockpile high-end Samsung chips as they await new US curbs Chinese tech giants including Huawei and Baidu as well as startups are stockpiling high bandwidth memory (HBM) semiconductors from Samsung Electronics in anticipation of U.S.…

Aug 7, 2024
Google’s antitrust violation confirmed by US judge

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Google’s antitrust violation confirmed by US judge

A U.S. judge has ruled that Google violated antitrust laws by establishing an illegal monopoly in the search engine market. The decision sets the stage for a second trial to determine remedies, which may include the breakup of Alphabet, potentially reshaping the online…

Aug 6, 2024
Crypto sell-off deepens as weak economic data dampens risk-taking

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Crypto sell-off deepens as weak economic data dampens risk-taking

OUR TAKEThe crypto market has taken a bit of a tumble recently, with U.S.-listed shares of crypto-linked companies falling after Bitcoin fell by 15%. This sharp decline was caused by some pretty dismal economic data, which has led to fears of a possible recession and prompted…

Aug 6, 2024
Apple urges US judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

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Apple urges US judge to dismiss antitrust lawsuit

Apple asks US court to toss antitrust suit. A dismissal would favor Apple, but a guilty verdict could bring penalties and business changes.

Aug 2, 2024
US initiates antitrust investigation into Nvidia

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US initiates antitrust investigation into Nvidia

US authorities probe Nvidia over business practices, potential antitrust violations may lead to fines and business model adjustments.

Aug 2, 2024