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SLMs are the next GenAI trend worth watching

SLMs offer capabilities similar to large language models (LLMs) but require far less training data and processing power.

IBM raises its cloud automation game with $6.4bn HashiCorp buy

When the deal closes, IBM will further extend its Red Hat subsidiary’s cloud automation tool set, strengthening its play in the infrastructure-as-code sector. 

Ghana makes concessions for 4G

4G concessions to pave the way for 4G adoption, reaching 77% of total mobile subscriptions by 2028.

German gaming market to cross $10bn mark by 2027

Germany has the largest gaming population with 37.5 million unique gamers in 2023, among major five European markets, driving the gaming revenue up.

Regulatory changes are shifting the circular economy landscape

Oregon’s disruptive right-to-repair bill, passed in the US in March 2024, has set a precedent by banning parts pairing, a practice that has restricted independent repairs.

Digital inclusion – a force for good amongst telcos

Telcos obviously look to their digital inclusion efforts to portray themselves in a positive light, although they have to be careful not just to talk the talk, but also to walk the walk.

Enterprise IoT platforms advance in spite of vendor dropouts

The enterprise IoT platform space showed signs of consolidation in 2023, due in part to decreased demand and profitability, with major players dropping out. However, existing vendors continue to enhance their products while other players are getting more recognition.

Google engineering strengths to win GenAI followers

Google’s broad acceptance as the world’s leader in search capabilities make it an obvious platform leader for GenAI solutions.

Are data centres ‘An Enemy of the People’?

By 2026, data centre electricity usage is set to double from 460 Terrawatt hours (TWh) in 2022 to 1000 TWh, according to the International Energy Agency.

Fairphone shows big tech that earbuds can be sustainable too

The ability to replace the battery on earbuds is a sustainability coup.