Philip Jansen, CEO of Britain’s BT, is planning on standing down within a year, a move that raises questions about the company’s future. BT is the UK’s largest mobile and broadband provider. According to Telecoms, BT announced that Jansen will step down Read More
Google Cloud Nabs Former AWS Data Center Lead
Google Cloud has recruited Chris Vonderhaar, an AWS veteran who oversaw the company’s data centers. According to GeekWire, Vonderhaar left AWS in May after 13 years with the company. He has been hired by Google Cloud with the title of Vice Read More
[Poll] Should Microsoft Charge for Improved Security? US Officials Don’t Think So.
Microsoft is under fire from US officials who are criticizing the company for charging more for improved security. A recent security incident has raised uncomfortable questions about cloud security and whether companies should charge more for premium features. The incident Read More
Foxconn Abandons $19.5 Billion India Semiconductor Plant
Foxconn is pulling out of a joint venture with Indian company Vedanta to establish a new semiconductor plant in India. India has been working to establish itself as a rival and alternative to China in the semiconductor and high-tech manufacturing Read More
Google adds Black-owned business label to product results
This was first launched for the Google local business results in July 2020 and now is supported by Google Merchant Center. Google announced that black-owned businesses can now also show a special label or indicator in their product and shopping results within Read More
US-China Tech War Heats Up As US Moves to Restrict Cloud Access
The US is ramping up its efforts to restrict China’s access to advanced technology, with plans to limit its access to US cloud services. US officials have been trying for several years to restrict China’s access to advanced tech, with much Read More
Streaming is surging, and so are data collaborations
TransUnion’s new partnership with Blockgraph supports precision ad targeting while protecting viewer privacy This month, global information company TransUnion entered a partnership with a data and insights platform, Blockgraph, which is owned and operated by Comcast NBCUniversal, Charter Communications, Inc. Read More
3 next-level Yelp tricks for business owners
Struggling with Yelp reviews? Columnist Brian Patterson shares his tactics for understanding and improving your review score. I’m always on the lookout for interesting tips, tricks and strategies that marketing managers and business owners can use to improve their Yelp pages. Read More
Cash For US Startups Dries Up As VC Spending Drops By Half
Startups in the US have a more difficult road ahead, with venture capitalist spending dropping by half in the second quarter of 2023. According to research by PitchBook, via Bloomberg, VCs are tightening the purse strings in 2023 amid a slowing economy. Read More
Biased language models can result from internet training data
The controversy around AI researcher Timnit Gebru’s exit from Google, and what biased language models may mean for the search industry. Last year, Google announced BERT, calling it the largest change to its search system in nearly five years, and now, Read More