Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm

Samsung chief Lee discusses cooperation with Meta, Amazon and Qualcomm

Samsung Electronics (005930.KS) said on Thursday its chairman met with the heads of Meta (META.O), Qualcomm (QCOM.O) and Amazon (AMZN.O) this week to discuss cooperation and that topics included artificial intelligence, cloud services and chips.Meta’s Mark Zuckerberg invited Jay Y. Lee to his home on Tuesday and their discussions spanned AI as well as virtual … Read more

RIF drives innovation forward at Reflect Festival

RIF drives innovation forward at Reflect Festival

The Cyprus Research and Innovation Foundation (RIF) supports startups and scaleups that have introduced innovative products and services, secured funding from business angels and venture capital firms, and expanded their reach internationally.

No, we don’t need a company tax cut to fuel manufacturing funding

No, we don't need a company tax cut to fuel manufacturing funding

The text discusses the debate surrounding company tax cuts in Australia, with Industry Minister Ed Husic suggesting that corporate tax reform or investment allowances for manufacturing capital should be considered. However, the text highlights that recent data shows a rise in investment in Australia, particularly in data centres, infrastructure, and energy, driven by the services sector. This surge in investment contradicts the narrative that company tax cuts are necessary to encourage business investment.

Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI

Europe stock pickers go old-school to ride the next wave in AI

European stock pickers are turning to more established sectors like utilities, professional data providers, and copper miners to tap into the next wave of the AI boom.

Nvidia earnings will be stellar, no major impact

Nvidia earnings will be stellar, no major impact

Nvidia is set to report its earnings, with the CEO of a financial advisory predicting a more muted share price movement compared to previous quarters. Nvidia’s dominance in the AI sector and strong demand for its GPUs have fueled its growth. The company’s market value is approximately .3 trillion, making it the third-largest company on Wall Street. Nvidia’s GPUs are critical for AI and machine learning applications, driving its dominance in the industry. The global AI market is expected to grow significantly in the coming years, with companies leveraging AI technologies gaining a competitive edge. Investors should consider exposure to Nvidia and the broader AI ecosystem for long-term growth opportunities.

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

Google invests 1 billion euros in Finnish data centre to drive AI growth

Google, owned by Alphabet, will invest 1 billion euros into expanding its data centre campus in Finland to support the growth of its artificial intelligence business in Europe.

Amazon Web Services plans $8.4 bln cloud investment in Germany

Amazon Web Services plans $8.4 bln cloud investment in Germany

Amazon Web Services (AWS) plans to invest 7.8 billion euros in Germany through 2040 to build a cloud computing infrastructure specifically for Europe.

Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says

Microsoft to invest $1.7 billion in cloud, AI in Indonesia, CEO says

Microsoft will invest .7 billion over the next four years in expanding cloud services and artificial intelligence in Indonesia, including building data centers.

AI boom to fuel natural gas demand in coming years, report says

AI boom to fuel natural gas demand in coming years, report says

A spike in power usage from artificial intelligence (AI) data centers could significantly boost natural gas demand in the second half of the decade, with as much as 8.5 billion cubic feet per day of natural gas required additionally to match the rise in demand.