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8 May
Google, Amazon and Samsung named among top semiconductor companies for data centres
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in data centres.
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8 May
Intel, Google, Amazon and AMD named among top semiconductor companies for high-performance computing
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in high-performance computing.
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8 May
Austria aims for 5G total coverage by 2025
Telecom operators in Austria are on track to roll out 5G across the country, supported by the telecom regulator.
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3 May
Alphabet Q1 growth fails to match forecasts
California-based Alphabet – of which Google is a part – reported a profit in the first three months of 2019 that sagged under the weight of a hefty antitrust fine by the European Commission (EC).
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2 May
NBN Co steps up its broadband services for business customers
Australia’s NBN Co is looking to business customers to grow its revenue and has openly discussed its aim of making US$1 billion in revenue from this segment.
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2 May
Graph databases gain momentum with public cloud providers Google and Microsoft
Organisations anxious to put AI to work as a means of driving innovation must first invest in big data.
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1 May
The solution to cybersecurity challenges: one part technology, one part changing human behaviours
Cybersecurity breaches are clearly growing, according to a spate of recent headlines.
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30 Apr
Future of Galaxy Fold: Samsung must act to reassure early adopters
Just a few months ago at the wireless telecom industry’s largest trade show, MWC 2019, a new and exciting trend emerged: the foldable smartphone.
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30 Apr
Pros and cons of Bosque – Microsoft’s new programming language
Microsoft’s new Bosque programming language may never rival top tier options like Python or JavaScript.
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30 Apr
Amazon reaches for the stars with satellite communication initiatives
Having established itself as a global e-commerce and cloud computing giant, Amazon is now looking to extend its technological prowess into space.
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30 Apr
IoT connection forecasts prompt calls for fresh operator strategies
It has been clear for a long time that operators need to move beyond connectivity if they are to make any serious money from IoT.
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30 Apr
Bahrain may be first in Africa and the Middle East to launch 5G
Bahrain’s telcos, with the support of the telecom regulator, are poised to roll-out 5G in the country.
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30 Apr
Millicom’s entry into the Nicaraguan mobile communications market heats up competition
Nicaragua’s total telecom and pay-TV revenue will increase at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 3.5%, in local currency terms, between 2018 and 2023, according to a recent forecast by GlobalData.
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30 Apr
Mobile subscriptions to grow by almost half a billion in the Middle East & Africa by 2023
With 1.5 billion subscriptions in 2018, mobile penetration only reached 93.4% of the population in the Middle East & Africa (MEA), compared to triple-digit penetration rates in the other regions.
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30 Apr
Intel, Alphabet and Tesla named among top semiconductor companies for self-driving cars
GlobalData’s unique theme-based analysis is identifying the semiconductor companies best placed to succeed in the future based on their capabilities in the nascent market in self-driving cars.
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29 Apr
IBM’s decision to halt sales of Watson AI: strategic move or admission of failure?
IBM’s disclosure to STAT News on 18 April that it is halting sales of Watson artificial intelligence for drug discovery follows last year’s news that its AI was not performing well in test-case scenarios to diagnose and recommend appropriate treatments for cancer patients.
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29 Apr
Telco to technology partner: the enterprise opportunity
The enterprise segment can be a growth engine for telecommunications providers across the globe.
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29 Apr
Nvidia, Google, Apple and Tesla among top semiconductor companies for AI
GlobalData has used its exclusive theme-based analysis to identify the semiconductor companies which are best placed to succeed in the future based on their strength in artificial intelligence (AI).
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29 Apr
Dubai draws a new generation of ‘technopreneurs’
With a number of initiatives in play to embrace the future, the UAE city of Dubai is gunning to become the next big tech startup hub.
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26 Apr
Ethics and artificial intelligence: Help at hand from IT service providers
Organisations are eager to enjoy the benefits that artificial intelligence can bring to them – whether it be enhanced productivity, or new revenue generating or enhanced customer experience opportunities.
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26 Apr
Graphic: Mobile subscriptions and penetration in Latin America to 2023
Latin American’s mobile subscriptions reached 713 million by 2018-end and will increase to 816.5 million by 2023-end, growing at 4.4% CAGR over the forecast period, while mobile penetration of population will increase from 111.9% in 2018-end to 122.2% at 2023-end.
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25 Apr
Facebook’s record Q1 results: Users and investors unconcerned by privacy issues
Facebook’s revenues have increased by more than a quarter in the last three months, according to its latest report.
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24 Apr
Smart city challenge for the Americas
The Americas is one of the most urbanised regions in the world.
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24 Apr
French tax breaks for data centres may have Brexit dividend
France is the third largest data centre country market in Europe behind the UK and Germany.
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23 Apr
How digital is coming to an oilfield near you
GlobalData’s latest thematic report, entitled Digital Oilfield, discusses how the oil and gas industry is gearing up to improve competitiveness and sustainability.
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23 Apr
Glimpse of 5G factories of the future at Hannover Messe showcase
The mobile communications industry has spent years trying to stoke consumer enthusiasm around 5G mobile services and how faster mobile broadband speeds might impact people’s lives.
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23 Apr
Amazon’s Alexa human handlers spark privacy concerns
Alexa is listening for your commands, and so, reportedly are thousands of Amazon staff and contractors who are amassing speech data to improve the smart speaker’s responsiveness.
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23 Apr
Tesla’s ‘robotaxis’ will earn money via Airbnb model, claims Musk
During Tesla’s Autonomy Investor Day on 22 April, the company CEO Elon Musk set out a new and more aggressive timeline for the company’s so-called ‘level 5’ autonomous driving car capability scale – cars that are so intelligent they can drive themselves anywhere, without any human assistance.
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23 Apr
Construction on track for Amazon Bahrain data centres
Amazon Web Services began construction of three data centres in Bahrain in 2017.
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17 Apr
Netflix Q1 results: Growth at every turn
Streaming giant Netflix has had a strong start to the year following the announcement of its Q1 results.