Indonesia’s antitrust agency has slapped Google with a fine of around 202 billion rupiah ($12.4 million) for what it calls ‘unfair business practices’ tied to its payment system for the Google Play Store. The case, which began in 2022, looked into allegations that Google abused its dominant position by pushing Indonesian app developers to utilise […]
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Eight European IT organisations, comprising Arsys, BIT, Gdańsk University of Technology, Infobip, IONOS, Kontron, MONDRAGON Corporation, and Oktawave, have launched virt8ra, a multi-provider edge cloud designed for Europe. Led by OpenNebula Systems, a Spanish open-source company, the initiative intends to create a flexible infrastructure that connects many cloud providers. The initial rollout covers six EU […]
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The EU’s Digital Operational Resilience Act (DORA) regulation came into full effect on January 17, 2025, two years after its official adoption. The regulation aims to strengthen the resilience of the financial sector against various digital risks, including cyber threats and technology failures. It establishes a comprehensive framework that requires financial institutions to put in […]
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A recent global survey by Recon Analytics, commissioned by Seagate Technology, paints an interesting picture of the future of AI and data storage. Business leaders from 15 industries in 10 countries are bracing for an explosion of data as AI adoption grows, with many expecting cloud-based storage forming the centre of data repositories in the […]
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The SaaS industry is undergoing a significant transformation. In the past, organisations were open to adopting a range of specialised tools en masse. But now, the pendulum is beginning to swing in the other direction. Facing unwieldy tech stacks, fragmented data and considerable overspend, more and more companies are shifting to a strategy focused on […]
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Unisplendour Corporation, a Chinese cloud computing and IT infrastructure company, is planning a Hong Kong listing to raise around $1 billion. According to Bloomberg, the company has approached several banks to pitch for roles in the potential listing, although details such as size and timing are still being discussed. Unisplendour is currently listed on the […]
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AWS is creating a buzz in Georgia with plans to invest about $11 billion in building new data centres. Announced in a blog post, the initiative underscores the tech giant’s effort to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. The investment is also expected to generate at least 550 new jobs, although […]
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With more than 7,000 attendees expected, including C-level IT professionals, the two-day Cloud Transformation Conference, held as part of TechEx Global, will take place on February 5-6 at Olympia London. The event will explore pressing issues at the heart of technological, security, and industrial transformation. Sessions will cover pivotal topics such as Cloud Transformation, Hybrid […]
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One Data GmbH is a German software company and a specialist in the use of applied artificial intelligence (AI). With over 200 employees in Passau, Munich, Frankfurt and Berlin, One Data offers an AI-powered Data Product Builder for innovative and collaborative data teams, which enables organisations to realise the full potential of their data. The […]
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ByteDance’s strategies to access AI chips have taken a new turn, as TikTok – the social platform’s parent company – reportedly planning to spend $7 billion to secure Nvidia chips through facilities outside China in 2025, according to The Information. The move represents one of the latest attempts by Chinese technology companies to maintain access […]
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