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Microsoft expands Middle East cloud and AI footprint with $10bn commitment

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Microsoft has unveiled a long-term framework for the Middle East that combines significant investments in cloud and artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure, with a broader push to strengthen digital resilience, cyber security and workforce development across the region. Announced on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, the initiative was presented by…

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AI promises a productivity windfall – who will reap the benefits?

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When Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) acting vice-president for the worldwide public sector, David Appel, opened the firm’s UK Public Sector Symposium earlier this month, he drew a historical parallel to artificial intelligence (AI).  Three miles west of the City of London venue we were at is the Crystal Palace, a million square feet of glass and…

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French local authorities to replace WhatsApp with ‘sovereign’ encrypted messaging

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French local authorities are to replace WhatsApp and Microsoft Teams with open source encrypted messaging software as part of a long-term move away from software produced by big US tech companies. Four French local authorities have taken part in a trial of a WhatsApp-style messaging service based on the Matrix open source protocol, which will…

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How Meta plans to deliver petabit connectivity between US and France

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Meta has said it will be connecting a petabit subsea cable between the US and France by 2029. Called Petal, the subsea cable will span over 4,300 miles and, according to Meta, double the capacity of today’s fastest transoceanic cables. Meta has been collaborating on the buildout of subsea network capacity with Marea in 2018,…

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‘Next year will be the worst in the industry’s history from the supply perspective’: SK Hynix CEO forecasts more doom, also predicting the RAM crisis will last until 2030

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The boss of SK Hynix believes that the RAM crisis is going to get much worseThe CEO said 2027 will be the ‘worst year’ in the RAM industry’s history, and that the crisis will likely roll on to 2030 and beyondAnalysis from the Bank of America also claims that SK Hynix’s expansion of memory production…

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Nvidia-backed Open Secure AI Alliance puts AI security and sovereignty in focus for Middle East

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As artificial intelligence (AI) becomes embedded in critical infrastructure, government services and enterprise operations, the question of how to secure increasingly autonomous AI systems is becoming as important as how quickly they can be deployed. Nvidia is seeking to address that challenge through the newly launched Open Secure AI Alliance, an industry coalition that brings…

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ADNOC shifts AI strategy from isolated pilots to enterprise-wide operations

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Artificial intelligence (AI) is becoming deeply embedded in ADNOC’s operations as the Abu Dhabi energy company accelerates its ambition to become “the world’s most AI-enabled energy company”. Rather than focusing on individual AI applications, ADNOC is repositioning artificial intelligence as an enterprise capability that spans exploration, drilling, production, maintenance and decision-making. The strategy marks a…

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Samsung hints at RAM shortages continuing through 2028, but one report suggests that’s optimistic

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The ongoing RAM crisis is projected to continue through 2028Samsung says memory shortages are expected to worsen in 2027Deloitte reports the big three RAM manufacturers are anticipated to have a combined capital expenditure that will nearly quadruple between 2024 and 2027The RAM crisis isn’t letting up, with shortages continuing to impact PC hardware manufacturers. Unfortunately,…

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OpenAI’s giant Ohio AI project could exceed $500 billion in investments

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Nvidia reprotedly weighing up $250 billion in financing for OpenAI’s giant Ohio AI data centerTotal project costs could surpass $500 billion after infrastructure and hardware investmentsOpenAI seeks greater control over computing infrastructure through dedicated Ohio facilitiesNvidia is reportedly negotiating financing guarantees worth roughly $250 billion for a massive OpenAI data center project.Reporting from The Wall…

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‘Apple is scrambling to get enough memory chips’: RAM crisis is causing panic about incoming iPhones and MacBooks, as Microsoft deletes past advice to aim for 32GB ideally

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Microsoft is eating humble pie over its unrealistic RAM recommendationsIt has deleted articles that pushed 32GB as an ideal or ‘no-worries’ loadoutApple is also feeling the heat in the RAM crisis, with rumors that it’s struggling to secure an alternative source of memory supply from ChinaThere are some fresh twists with the RAM crisis hitting…

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