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Alphabet Q2 Beats Expectations, But Shares Dip
Despite share buyback and positive Q2 results, Alphabet's share price falls over YouTube slowdown and margin declines
Meta Releases Open Source Llama 3.1 AI Model
Release of latest AI model, Llama 405B, offers improved reasoning capabilities especially for math and coding
Wiz Rejects $23 Billion Acquisition Bid From Google – Report
Memo to staff from co-founder explains reason for walking away from Google's takeover bid, and confirms IPO intentions
Extracting Value from Your Investment in AI
Unlock the full potential of your AI investments with a strategic approach. From understanding business needs and building a strong data foundation to fostering a culture of innovation and ensuring ethical practices, discover how to in ...
Nvidia Said To Develop ‘Blackwell’ AI Chip For China
Nvidia said to be developing version of next-gen 'Blackwell' AI chip for China market as US mulls further export controls
CrowdStrike: Key Perspectives on the IT Outage
As experts are now also warning of possible further risks as criminals seek to exploit the IT issues, I am commenting about key steps to be taken strategically to ensure that this situation and 'harm' does not impact the customers in f ...
Crowdstrike CEO ‘Deeply Sorry’ For Global IT Outage
George Kurtz, CEO of CrowdStrike, apologises for the global tech failure that disrupted multiple industries on Friday
OpenAI, Broadcom In Talks Over Development Of AI Chip – Report
Rebelling against Nividia? OpenAI is again reportedly exploring the possibility of developing its own AI processor
Microsoft Outage Impacts Airlines, Media, Banks & Businesses Globally
IT outage causes major disruptions around the world, after Crowdstrike update allegedly triggers Microsoft outages
IT Spending Set For 7.4 Percent Growth In 2024 – Gartner
Good news for tech suppliers, after worldwide IT spending is forecasted by Gartner to grow 7.4 percent in 2024
US Considers Further Chip Restrictions For China – Report
Stop supplying Beijing. US tells allied chip tech firms it is mulling the most severe chip trade restriction for China
Best Practices for Managing and Scaling Generative AI
Discover the best practices for managing and scaling generative AI in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to optimize AI deployment, ensure data security, and integrate seamlessly with existing IT infrastructure.
AT&T Cloud Hack Part Of Ongoing Campaign, Experts Say
Hack of nearly all AT&T customers is part of campaign carried out by criminal gang targeting Snowflake cloud platform, say researchers
Japan’s SoftBank Acquires AI Chip Start-up Graphcore
Alphabet Walks Away From HubSpot Deal
Not interested. Alphabet reportedly opts not to make an offer for HubSpot to bolster CRM and cloud position
Keepler, Databricks Partner To Develop Intelligent Data Platforms
Alliance formed between Keepler and Databricks to accelerate development of intelligent data platforms for businesses
Made in the UK
Despite recent disruptions, the industry has shown remarkable resilience, embracing digital transformation and sustainability. Explore how British manufacturers are innovating and preparing for a globally competitive future.
Salesforce Shareholders Reject CEO Marc Benioff’s Compensation Plan
Compensation packages for Salesforce's top executives are rejected by shareholders and investors, despite backing from the board
France Prepares Formal Nvidia Antitrust Charges
French antitrust regulator reportedly preparing formal charges against Nvidia following dawn raids last September, amidst AI surge
Alibaba Cloud To Shut Down Australia, India Data Centres
Alibaba Cloud, China's biggest cloud provider, to shut down Australia, India data centres as it prioritises other markets
Amazon Finally Breaches $2 Trillion Valuation
Long time coming. Amazon has reached a $2 trillion market capitalisation - six years after it passed a $1 trillion valuation
Microsoft At Risk Of EU Antitrust Charge Over Teams Bundling With Office
Unfair advantage says EU regulator, as Microsoft faces antitrust charge for bundling its Teams video app with Office suite
Intelligent Machines: AI and Manufacturing
As AI begins to be applied as a practical tool, what are the challenges manufacturers are facing using AI across their processes? Will manufacturing be transformed by AI?
AI, Cloud Skills Gap Is Accelerating Training, Upskilling For Firms
SoftwareOne research finds cloud and AI skills gaps are accelerating retraining and upskilling efforts for nearly all UK businesses
US Urges Netherlands, Japan To Increase Chip Kit Restrictions For China
American official heads to Japan after Dutch meeting, as US seeks to increase restrictions on chip-making equipment for China
Nvidia Overtakes Microsoft As Most Valuable Tech Firm
Nvidia dethrones Microsoft as world's most valuable tech firm, in ongoing market capitalisation battle of the big three
Silicon In Focus Podcast: Feeding the Machine
Learn how your business can meet the challenges associated with managing data across multiple platforms and systems, and how does this impact analytics and AI initiatives
Microsoft President Grilled By US Lawmakers After China, Russia Hacks
Microsoft's Brad Smith answer questions from US lawmakers about hacks of US governmental systems by China, Russia
CIOs Admit AI Is Investment Priority, Just Ahead Of Security, Cloud
Challenges to enterprise growth ambitions include geopolitical issues, inflation and economic uncertainty, Expereo's IDC report finds