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Is Cloud Computing Risk Free ?

Cloud computing might be the solution for many issues plaguing operations for businesses. While the technology has seen some strides, you should note that cloud computing is not without risks. The advantages of cloud computing are often discussed way more than its risks. Here are some of the risks that come with the use of […]

EU Leaders Set to Back Steps to Compete with US, China

European Union leaders are expected on Thursday to back a revamp of the single market, simplified regulations and other steps to ensure the bloc can compete with the United States and China as an industrial leader in green and digital technologies. High energy prices and U.S. President Joe Biden’s Inflation Reduction Act, which offers $369 […]

TikTok Creators, Some U.S. Democratic Lawmakers Oppose Ban on App

TikTok creators and three U.S. Democratic Party lawmakers on Wednesday said they opposed any potential ban on the Chinese-owned short video sharing app that is used by more than 150 million Americans. On Thursday TikTok CEO Shou Zi Chew will testify before the U.S. House Energy and Commerce Committee amid growing calls for a ban […]

The Promise of Telecom in Underdeveloped Markets

The telecommunications sector in underdeveloped countries has undergone a remarkable evolution over the years. From the days of state monopolies to the entry of private players, the sector has grown rapidly, bringing greater connectivity and convenience to people’s lives. However, the journey has not been without its challenges. Political instability, limited infrastructure, and challenges in […]

Explainer - The Business of Water: No One-Size-Fits-All Approach

The United Nations wants to get people talking in New York this week about investing in safe water, sanitation and hygiene, which it describes as “the most basic human need for health and wellbeing”. Puzzles remains over how best to count the financial, social and environmental costs and benefits of water, but many investors now […]

US FTC Seeking Information on Cloud Providers’ Market Power

The Federal Trade Commission said on Wednesday it is seeking information from the public on cloud computing companies’ business practices including details on their market power, competition and potential security issues. The U.S. cloud computing business is dominated by four providers that include Amazon.com Inc , Microsoft Corp, Alphabet Inc’s Google and Oracle Corp. None […]

OpenAI Tech Gives Microsoft’s Bing a Boost in Search Battle with Google

The integration of OpenAI’s technology into Microsoft-owned Bing has driven people to the little-used search engine and helped it compete better with market leader Google in page visits growth, according to data from analytics firm Similarweb. Page visits on Bing have risen 15.8% since Microsoft Corp unveiled its artificial intelligence-powered version on Feb. 7, compared […]

Germany to Examine Deutsche Telekom, Huawei Ties - Handelsblatt

Germany’s Interior Minister Nancy Faeser is concerned about the close ties between Deutsche Telekom and Chinese company Huawei and wants to examine them, Handelsblatt newspaper reported on Wednesday. “That doesn’t look good,” Faeser was quoted as saying by the paper. Germany is considering banning certain components from Chinese companies Huawei and ZTE in its telecoms […]

TikTok Would Be Tough to Ban in the US Without a New Law, Experts Say

The Biden administration is under pressure to ban popular Chinese-owned social media app TikTok, but any such move likely hinges on passage of a new law that bolsters the government’s authority to regulate speech, experts said. Pressure is mounting from lawmakers and national security hawks to ban TikTok, which is owned by China’s ByteDance, over […]