US semiconductor manufacturing could undergo significant changes as major chip manufacturers plan to bring new factories online during Donald Trump’s upcoming presidential term. According to a recent Business Insider report, while the Biden administration laid the groundwork for domestic chip production through the CHIPS Act, the actual manufacturing boom and job creation may materialise during Trump’s presidency. […]
Despite widespread market volatility and geopolitical tensions, the global tech sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience, according to a comprehensive new industry survey released by international law firm DLA Piper. The firm’s 2024 Tech Index, which expanded its scope beyond Europe for the first time to include 1,200 executives in six major regions, reveals a tech… Read more »
The relentless march of artificial intelligence (AI) is pushing data centre cooling systems to their absolute limits. Inside these massive computing facilities, densely packed servers generate enough heat to require industrial-scale cooling solutions, with some areas reaching critical temperatures exceeding 100°F (37.8°C). As AI workloads continue to multiply exponentially, traditional cooling methods are struggling to… Read more »
Helsinki-based cloud infrastructure provider DataCrunch has secured €13 million in seed funding to expand its specialised computing services across Europe. The investment round was led by byFounders, with participation from J12 Ventures, Local Tapiola, Nordea, and several technology sector investors, positioning the company to develop its cloud infrastructure optimised explicitly for artificial intelligence workloads. DataCrunch,… Read more »
China has launched a security review of Intel processors through its cybersecurity watchdog, marking the latest escalation in the ongoing technology confrontation between Beijing and Washington. The Cyber Security Association of China (CSAC) announced on October 16 that it would examine Intel CPUs sold in mainland China, citing “frequent vulnerabilities and high failure rates.” Intel’s… Read more »
NordVPN has integrated post-quantum cryptography into its Linux application, marking an early adoption of this technology in the consumer VPN market. This move addresses growing concerns about the potential for future quantum computers to break current encryption standards, potentially compromising sensitive data. The update, released in late September, introduces post-quantum cryptography to NordVPN’s Nordlynx protocol.… Read more »
There are estimates that global internet traffic could reach 175 zettabytes by 2025. Securing this vast digital ecosystem is complex. Amid the mass of data, Cloudflare has emerged as a significant player in shaping internet infrastructure and cybersecurity practices. In a recent interview with Cloud Computing News, Alissa Starzak, Cloudflare’s Deputy Chief Legal Officer and Global Head… Read more »
Alibaba Cloud has integrated its large multimodal model (LMM) solution with the automotive platform by Nvidia to enhance smart mobility experiences for China-based automakers. The collaboration, which also involves Alibaba’s intelligent cockpit solution provider Banma, aims to revolutionise in-car interactions and autonomous driving capabilities. The collaboration has been followed by the unveiling of a large… Read more »
Oracle and Amazon Web Services (AWS) have formed a strategic partnership to deliver Oracle database services within the AWS cloud environment. The collaboration, set to launch in 2025, introduces Oracle Database@AWS, allowing customers to access Oracle Autonomous Database and Oracle Exadata Database Service directly on AWS infrastructure. This new offering, account to a statement by… Read more »
The exponential growth of generative artificial intelligence (Gen AI) could derail global efforts to reduce carbon emissions, potentially consuming as much energy as entire countries, according to a new report from SAS. The report, ‘Rethinking data and AI in the cloud: How to move to a sustainable future,’ emphasised how senior decision-makers in large organisations… Read more »