Global Institutional Trends
Global Institutional Trends
Institutional trend intelligence tracks institutional market trends, regulatory pressure, standards activity, public-sector digital policy, governance reform, and infrastructure funding worldwide, 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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HaiLa Technologies partners with the UW to develop its backscatter technology
OUR TAKEHaiLa Technologies has entered into a license agreement with the University of Washington to develop and commercialise backscatter technology aimed at reducing the power consumption of wireless communications. It demonstrates the significance of academic-industry…
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Navigating the digital maze: Mastering IT GRC
As we all know, many businesses today face the challenge of navigating a myriad of regulations, risks, and governance frameworks to maintain operational integrity and protect sensitive data. This trifecta, known as IT Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), forms the cornerstone…
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RCS: The messaging revolution transforming how we communicate
Rich Communication Services (RCS) is an advanced messaging protocol designed to enhance traditional SMS (Short Message Service) and MMS (Multimedia Messaging Service) by offering a richer set of features and a more robust user experience. Developed by the GSM Association (GSMA)…
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Chinese stocks in worst slump since January as policy hopes fade
OUR TAKEThe recent downturn in the Chinese stock market has caused widespread concern, with the CSI 300 Index falling significantly, losing over 3% in just three days. This decline, the sharpest since January, indicates growing investor concern following the Third Plenum, which…
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Tyler Technologies boosts forecast by $40M amid soaring demand
OUR TAKEIn the realm of tech and profits, Tyler Technologies is a standout. The company is essentially the digital whisperer for the public sector, fulfilling its IT needs. When states like California modernised their online services, streamlining tax payments and license…
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FCA lifts year-long ban, unlocking Modulr’s partner expansion
OUR TAKEModulr, the London-based electronic money institution, has finally had its restrictions lifted by the FCA. Last year, Ant Group also faced similar regulatory issues, but they regained trust through a series of reforms and transparency measures. Modulr has also put in a…
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TruDoc and e& enterprise partner to transform MENA healthcare communications
The engageX solution enhances patient engagement across channels, ensuring secure, innovative healthcare communication with HIPAA compliance.
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Byju’s founder confronts insolvency amidst plummeting valuation
Byju Raveendran, the founder of the Indian education technology firm Byju’s, faces a court-ordered insolvency process for his ed-tech giant. Byju’s has experienced a dramatic drop in valuation from $22 billion to under $2 billion, leading to insolvency proceedings that risk…
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Google is trying to steal the Ray-Ban partnership from Meta
OUR TAKEGoogle has made a strategic move by entering into talks with EssilorLuxottica to integrate its Gemini AI assistant into upcoming smart glasses, potentially challenging Meta’s established partnership. Meanwhile, Meta is finalising plans to acquire a 5% stake in…
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Oracle settles $115M privacy lawsuit, vows to limit data collection
OUR TAKEOracle coughing up $115 million for allegedly violating privacy? That’s a hefty price tag for collecting and selling our digital breadcrumbs without permission. It’s like they were compiling a detailed dossier on our lives, from what we eat to how we shop. And then they…
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What causes digital divide and how to close it?
Digital divide represents not only disparities in access to technology, but also inequalities in education, economic opportunity, health care, and social inclusion. Addressing the digital divide requires comprehensive strategies to address infrastructure gaps, promote digital…
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Russia weighs risk of embracing crypto for international payments
OUR TAKERussia is accelerating the development of its cryptocurrency infrastructure to facilitate international payments amid ongoing sanctions, with new legislation due to be considered by parliament on 23 July. The move is aimed at allowing Russian businesses to bypass…
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Zuckerberg cuts Meta’s metaverse investment
OUR TAKEMeta’s shift towards reducing spending and focusing on profitability signals a strategic realignment, even as it continues to invest heavily in AI and the metaverse.— Yasmine Luo, BTW reporter What happened? Mark Zuckerberg is cutting Meta’s spending on the metaverse. The…
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Ex-OpenAI engineer launches AI-integrated education platform
Andrej Karpathy, ex-OpenAI engineer, has launched Eureka Labs, an AI-integrated education platform, aiming to revolutionise digital learning.
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Anthropic launches Claude on Android
OUR TAKEClaude’s entry into the Android market reshapes the AI app landscape dominated by ChatGPT. This move will expand the AI user base, enhancing the potential for widespread AI adoption and proficiency, ultimately fostering industry growth through education and training.…
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Former OpenAI, Tesla exec Andrej Karpathy launches AI education platform
Former OpenAI, Tesla engineer Andrej Karpathy is developing an educational platform to create AI teaching assistants to improve learning.
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OpenAI’s illegally restrictive NDAs: Who’s muzzling whom?
Whistleblowers have accused OpenAI of illegally restricting employees’ communication with government regulators.
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What is voice recognition system and where it applies?
As a advanced technology, voice recognition system is constantly changing the way we live and work. It shows great potential and value in intelligent assistants, healthcare, education and assistive technology, providing users with a more convenient and personalised human-computer…
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Intel leads funding in Israeli AI construction startup Buildots
Buildots secures $15 million from Intel Capital to expand its AI software aimed at reducing construction delays by up to 50% and improving cost efficiencies.
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Voice recognition: Important part of AI
AI is a science that studies how computers can mimic human intelligence, and voice recognition, as an important part of it, has been widely used in many fields, including medical care, education and so on. Through deep learning technology, voice recognition systems enable…