Cryptocurrency hacks are a threat to both the blockchain sector Following the news that Indexed Finance is still trying to recover the $US16 million it lost as part of an elaborate flash loan hack back in October 2021. Chris Dinga, Payments Analyst at GlobalData, a leading data and analytics company,…
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5G revolutionising transport & logistics
5G will enable the industry to be more efficient and sustainable During the COVID-19 pandemic, the Australian transport and logistics sector was tested in ways no one could have anticipated as the associated protection measures were introduced. Much like telecommunications, where connectivity became a lifeline, so too did the transport…
Read MoreSpending on cloud storage grew
Spending on shared cloud infrastructure reached $US12.5 billion in the fifth quarter. Spending on compute and storage infrastructure products for cloud deployments, including dedicated and shared environments, increased 17.2 per cent year over year in the first quarter of 2022 (1Q22) to $US18.3 billion. This growth continues a series of…
Read MoreHyperscalers need to better communicate their impressive ESG potential
The leading data and analytics company note that hyperscalers are very aware of their capabilities. Hyperscalers are actively engaging with ESG, and this offers impressive benefits to customers, according to GlobalData, which found potential environmental and commercial benefits ranging from customer energy savings of 20 per cent or more, to…
Read MoreASEAN’s priorities for a digital economy
Impetus alone will not be sufficient without a clear digital roadmap. The top three digital initiative priorities by governments in Asia Pacific were policies that promote the development of technology, regulation around responsible use of AI and the use of technology to create smart cities. This alludes to the notion…
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