Amazon, a US tech giant, is set to establish a “top-secret” data cloud in Australia to store classified military and intelligence information in a $2 billion partnership with the federal government. Three high-security data centers will be built at undisclosed locations in the country to support the Top Secret (TS) Cloud managed by a local … Read more
PC Guide is a trusted source for recommendations on products, software, and services. Their experts rely on independent consumer research, extensive testing, and market analysis to provide reliable information to users. They aim to help users make informed decisions when purchasing technology products. An Amazon deal is currently available for the ASUS ROG Strix G16 … Read more
Oracle recently closed a significant cloud migration deal with Hitachi Construction Machinery Co., Ltd., selecting Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) as the platform to migrate its enterprise systems. Hitachi Construction Machinery aims to enhance its digital transformation efforts by unifying data across departments like accounting, development, production, and sales and preparing for future AI integration. The … Read more
IBM has announced the approval of its acquisition of StreamSets and webMethods from Software AG, valued at €2.13 billion. This strategic move is aimed at bolstering IBM’s data and artificial intelligence platform with advanced data ingestion and integration capabilities. Software AG, on the other hand, is shifting its focus towards subscription and SaaS business, reporting … Read more
It appears that Microsoft’s acquisition of Activision Blizzard is on track, with Phil Spencer announcing a deal with Sony to keep Call of Duty on PlayStation for the next decade. This move is likely a result of Sony’s insistence on certain details to ensure the game remains available on their platform. While fans of Call … Read more
Several energy firms are protesting a deal between Amazon Web Services (AWS) and a nuclear energy company to build a data center. The energy firms are concerned about the environmental impact of the proposed data center, which will be powered by a nuclear power plant. They believe that AWS is being opportunistic by choosing nuclear … Read more
Cisco Systems has been experiencing some challenges recently, including layoffs, declining revenue, and leadership shakeups. However, industry analysts point out that Cisco has dealt with supply chain issues and is optimistic about the future. Some speculate that Cisco’s dominance in enterprise networking may be slipping due to market trends and growing competition. To address these … Read more
The European Union is looking into Microsoft’s $13 billion investment in OpenAI, specifically focusing on OpenAI’s exclusive use of Microsoft’s Azure cloud services. EU antitrust chief Margrethe Vestager is expected to investigate the matter further, questioning Microsoft’s competitors and customers about any exclusivity clauses. This scrutiny could potentially lead to formal investigations and possible fines … Read more
The European Union is increasing its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, particularly focusing on Microsoft’s partnership with OpenAI. The European Commission initially reviewed the agreement last year to determine if it violated EU merger rules but concluded that Microsoft did not gain control of OpenAI. However, the commission is now taking a different approach, … Read more
The European Union is ramping up its oversight of the artificial intelligence industry, specifically looking into Microsoft’s extensive partnership with OpenAI. Margrethe Vestager, the European Commission’s executive vice president for competition policy, explained that the initial review last year focused on potential violations of EU merger regulations, concluding that Microsoft had not taken control of … Read more