Google stories - Page 27
Google offers Hangouts features for free in midst of COVID-19
Thu, 26th Mar 2020
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hybrid & remote work
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google
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wfh
Google is offering free access to advanced Hangouts Meet features to all G Suite users until July 1, 2020, to aid remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Smart speaker market continues to grow - report
Tue, 24th Mar 2020
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digital entertainment
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google
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amazon
Smart speakers have seen a 53% growth, but the impact of COVID-19 on the industry remains uncertain, according to Futuresource Consulting.
COVID-19: Google releases new info hub for distance learning
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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edutech
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e-learning
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hybrid & remote work
Teach From Home is a central hub of information, tips, training and tools. Plus, Google earmarks US$10 million for distance learning.
Fighting climate change with AI
Mon, 23rd Mar 2020
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ai
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cleantech
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google
As global warming accelerates, AI emerges as a powerful tool in the fight against climate change, offering advanced analytics and energy-saving solutions.
COVID-19: Google and Facebook must step up to help businesses
Fri, 20th Mar 2020
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google
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facebook
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covid-19
Online ad giants urged to aid tourism operators hit by COVID-19. Arival research calls on Google and Facebook to offer advertising credit.
Kaspersky named one of the top 100 global innovators
Mon, 16th Mar 2020
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cybersecurity
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google
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amazon
For the second year, it made the Derwent Top 100 Global Innovator list by Clarivate Analytics, which includes giants like Amazon, Facebook and Google.
AI will be unstoppable with market value to jump 457% by 2025
Wed, 11th Mar 2020
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digital transformation
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ai
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google
As a result of AI entering the mainstream, one in five workers in a nonroutine job will rely on it for at least part of their role, according to Learnbonds.
Google Cloud’s plan to corner telecom market
Tue, 10th Mar 2020
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crm
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uc
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data analytics
Google Cloud unveils new telecom strategy, targeting 5G monetisation, data-driven customer experience & efficiency.
Cisco names Women in IT Award winners
Mon, 9th Mar 2020
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google
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cisco
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women in technology
As part of the company’s Women of Impact Month, it held an awards ceremony to honour just a few of the women making strides in the IT industry.
Samsung's commitment to eSIMs to overhaul market - report
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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personal computing devices
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google
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apple
Samsung’s adoption of eSIM technology in its S20 range is set to surge global shipments to over 225 million, transforming the smartphone market.
Google Cloud commits to AU with new Melbourne region
Thu, 5th Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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edge computing
Google Cloud extends its commitment in Australia with a new Melbourne region set to launch in 2021, boosting infrastructure and job creation.
Mobile game downloads jump 40% in three years
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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smartphones
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gaming
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digital entertainment
The market is the single largest revenue source of the entire gaming industry, and downloads have been rising steadily since 2016.
Google Cloud to invest $10b in US presence in 2020
Tue, 3rd Mar 2020
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hyperscale
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public cloud
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google
Google will invest more than $10 billion in its United States offices and data centers in 2020, Google CEO Sundar Pinchai declared last week.
Adobe announces new Google Drive integration for Acrobat
Thu, 27th Feb 2020
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document management
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ecm
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martech
Adobe's Acrobat tools are now integrated with Google Drive, enabling users to create, edit, and sign PDFs without leaving the cloud-based service.
Google expands Titan security keys across parts of EU & Asia
Mon, 24th Feb 2020
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google
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fido alliance
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security keys
Google’s Titan security keys are now available in Canada, France, Japan, and several European countries, enhancing protection for high-risk users.
Global data centers - ranked
Thu, 20th Feb 2020
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microsoft
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google
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amazon
Data centers are now a cornerstone of the information economy, with USD$100 billion having been poured into the asset class over the past decade.
IBM report projects evolution of phishing, ransomware and spoof tech
Wed, 19th Feb 2020
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malware
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ransomware
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phishing
IBM's latest report reveals that cybercriminals are evolving, employing phishing, ransomware, and spoofing tactics. Recycled credentials pose growing threats.
AI tech to bolster suicide prevention efforts in Australia
Mon, 17th Feb 2020
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it automation
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ai
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healthtech
New project will utilise artificial intelligence to streamline clinical records to better inform responses to suicide prevention.
Global smart home market set for rapid growth in near future
Tue, 4th Feb 2020
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uc
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smart home
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5g & beyond
The valuation of the global industry has doubled since 2017, and is set to reach $158 billion in the next four years.
Google launches two new cloud certifications
Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
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devops
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hyperscale
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public cloud
The invite-only Google Cloud Certified Fellow programme for technical leaders and the Cloud DevOps Engineer certification.