NetEase to shut down public cloud service amid rising AI competition

NetEase is discontinuing one of its public cloud services as competition in China’s cloud computing market intensifies. The Hangzhou-based internet and gaming company informed corporate clients on Friday that the service will go offline on April 7 due to a “business strategy adjustment.” Clients with unused credits can request refunds, according to a message seen … Read more

Avishai Sharlin, Amdocs: The rise of post-quantum computing in the fight between good and evil

Recent advancements in quantum computing, including improvements in qubit count, coherence time and gate fidelity, have yet to provide a practical edge over classical computers. That was the conclusion of Forrester’s 2024 Quantum Computing Trends report. Quantum systems remain experimental and are unable to deliver the large-scale results needed to rival traditional computing methods. So … Read more

Google Cloud partners with Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Italy on AI and cloud transformation

Google Cloud is expanding its telecom partnerships with Deutsche Telekom and Vodafone Italy, focusing on AI-driven network operations and cloud-based data modernisation. AI-powered RAN optimisation with Deutsche Telekom Google Cloud and Deutsche Telekom are working together to enhance Radio Access Network (RAN) operations using Google’s Gemini 2.0 AI model. The collaboration introduces RAN Guardian, an … Read more

Securing cloud-based documents: Best practices

Cloud-based document management has changed how businesses store, process, and share information. With their flexibility, scalability, and efficiency, cloud platforms are now essential for enterprises. However, the more these enterprises move sensitive data to the cloud, the more security risks and compliance challenges arise. Intelligent document processing (IDP) enhances security by automating compliance, anonymising sensitive … Read more

SAP debuts Business Data Cloud with Databricks to turbocharge business AI

Enterprise apps and business AI specialist, SAP, has unveiled SAP Business Data Cloud, which unifies all SAP and third-party data throughout an organisation, providing the trusted data foundation organisations need to make more impactful decisions and foster reliable AI. The solution harmonises data from organisations’ most mission-critical applications with data engineering and business analytics capabilities, … Read more