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China’s strike on Nvidia threatens global AI supply chains, sparking enterprise concerns

Analysts say enterprises may face higher GPU costs and delivery delays by late 2025 as Nvidia absorbs potential revenue losses.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Sep 16, 2025 5 mins

Computer Components Technology Industry

Google enlists new ‘free’ data transfer service as the EU Data Act deadline approaches

Google's new Data Transfer Essentials is designed to enable enterprises to transfer data between clouds at no cost for supported Google services, aligning with the EU Data Act and aiming to reduce vendor lock-in.

By Anirban Ghoshal

Sep 11, 2025 5 mins

Cloud Computing Technology Industry

Alibaba is developing an AI inference chip amid US export curbs

The new 7nm-class chip, reportedly in testing, signals a shift to domestic fabrication and aims to rival Nvidia’s China-compliant GPUs while maintaining CUDA compatibility.

By Nidhi Singal

Sep 1, 2025 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Computer Components Technology Industry

Intel saga continues: Federal bailout considered, plus another voice takes jabs at CEO Tan

The embattled chipmaker is looking for ways forward despite a variety of challenging issues.

By Andy Patrizio

Aug 18, 2025 5 mins

CPUs and Processors Servers Technology Industry

IBM Cloud hit by fourth major outage since May as authentication failures expose systemic issues

The latest two-hour disruption affects 27 services globally, prompting experts to question the resilience of the control plane in enterprise hybrid cloud strategies.

By Gyana Swain

Aug 12, 2025 5 mins

Cloud Computing Technology Industry

Stargate’s slow start reveals the real bottlenecks in scaling AI infrastructure

SoftBank’s CFO confirms delays in the Stargate AI initiative, exposing the critical role of land, energy, and stakeholder orchestration in scaling AI infrastructure.

By Gyana Swain

Aug 8, 2025 5 mins

Artificial Intelligence Data Center Technology Industry

China demands ‘security evidence’ from Nvidia over H20 chip backdoor fears

State media publishes scathing ‘How can I trust you?’ commentary as Beijing escalates pressure over alleged vulnerabilities.

By Gyana Swain

Aug 4, 2025 5 mins

Computer Components Technology Industry

Intel news: networking unit spinoff, earnings uproar, AI snub

CEO Lip-Bu Tan continues to make big moves to restore Intel4 to relevance.

By Andy Patrizio

Jul 31, 2025 5 mins

CPUs and Processors Computer Components Technology Industry

CMA slams Microsoft domination of UK cloud services as anti-competitive

Two platforms dominate the UK market to the detriment of customers. But what will the CMA do about it?

By John E. Dunn

Jul 31, 2025 6 mins

Laws and Regulations Managed Cloud Services

Huawei showcases CloudMatrix 384 AI system to rival Nvidia’s flagship

While Nvidia’s GB200 significantly outperforms Huawei CloudMatrix 384 at the chip level, Huawei gains an advantage at the system level by integrating five to six times more compute and HBM chips.

By Prasanth Aby Thomas

Jul 29, 2025 5 mins

Computer Components Technology Industry