Artificial Intelligence

Tech giants’ AI investment worldwide; some firms’ free cash flow pressured by capex. August 2026: early signs of AI return on investment? August 2026: early signs of AI return on investment? Hyperscalers continue to spend, but the market is questioning the magnitude of the payoff from doing so. However, we are approaching a point where today’s investment should translate into materially stronger revenue growth. In December 2025, I wrote about what the market was looking for from the technology sector. Put simply, investors wanted evidence that the enormous investment being made in artificial intelligence (AI) was beginning to generate attractive returns. ...

Siemens México participa en RVP-AI y ROC&C 2026 en Acapulco, Guerrero; redes más resilientes y digitales Siemens impulsa la digitalización y resiliencia de las redes eléctricas durante la RVP-AI y ROC&C 2026 | Siemens Acapulco, Guerrero, 2026. Siemens México reafirmó su compromiso con el desarrollo de la infraestructura energética nacional al participar en la Reunión Internacional de Verano de Potencia y Aplicaciones Industriales (RVP-AI) y la Reunión Internacional de Otoño de Comunicaciones, Computación, Electrónica, Automatización y Robótica (ROC&C) 2026 , uno de los encuentros más relevantes del país para la investigación, la innovación y el desarrollo tecnológico. ...

Bitkom e.V. präsentiert Bitkom Data Centre Summit 2026 in Deutschland; Zahlreiche Partner aus Politik, Wirtschaft, Wissenschaft beteiligen sich Bitkom Data Centre Summit 2026 | Partner werden | Bitkom e. V. Datenschutzhinweis : Verantwortlicher für die Datenverarbeitung ist der Bitkom e.V., Albrechtstraße 10, 10117 Berlin. Ihre hier erhobenen Daten verarbeiten wir zur Durchführung der Veranstaltung. Rechtsgrundlage hierfür ist Art. 6 Abs. 1 b) DSGVO. Unseren Datenschutzbeauftragten erreichen Sie per E-Mail unter office@datenschutz-nord.de . Weitere Informationen zum Datenschutz finden Sie unter https: ...

Bernd Ollertz-Mertens forsvarer sin doktorgradsavhandling ved NMBU; grunnlag for databaserte beslutninger i grovfôrproduksjon Kan teknologi gjøre grovfôret bedre? | NMBU Kan teknologi gjøre grovfôret bedre? En ny doktorgrad viser hvordan bedre måling, smartere høstetidspunkt og teknisk prosessering kan øke utnyttelsen av grovfôr. Skal graset høstes tidlig for høy kvalitet, eller senere for større avling? Doktorgraden til Bernd Ollertz-Mertens tar for seg nettopp dette dilemmaet. Gjennom tre studier undersøker doktoranden hvordan fordøyeligheten i grovfôr kan måles i sanntid, styres og forbedres gjennom hele produksjonskjeden. Målet har vært å gi grunnlag for mer datadrevne beslutninger i grovfôrproduksjonen. ...

Alle niedergelassenen Ärzte und Psychotherapeuten nehmen an der bundesweiten Befragung der KBV zur Digitalisierung in Deutschland; bis 23. August möglich. KBV - PraxisBarometer Digitalisierung – Befragung für alle offen PraxisBarometer Digitalisierung – Befragung für alle offen Seit Montag können alle niedergelassenen Ärzte und Psychotherapeuten an der bundesweiten Befragung der KBV zur Digitalisierung teilnehmen. Im Mittelpunkt des diesjährigen PraxisBarometers steht die elektronische Patientenakte. Die Teilnahme an der freiwilligen und anonymen Online-Befragung ist bis 23. August möglich. ...

Asepeyo uses IBM Mobile Foundation to build security-rich apps for iOS and Android in Spain; industry’s first mobile HR admin app The IBM Mobile Foundation solution helps Asepeyo quickly create security-rich apps for Apple iOS and Google Android operating systems using one code base and familiar web programming languages. The solution simplifies access to back-end data, quality control maintenance and mobile lifecycle management. To gain a competitive advantage, health insurer Asepeyo needed a mobile solution that would speed multiplatform app development and radically simplify mobile lifecycle management. ...

Autodesk uses IBM Watson Assistant to power customer service for subscription model worldwide; 80% of inquiries via web/chat. Using the IBM® Watson® Assistant service, Autodesk developed a virtual agent that interacts with customers. The solution returns answers quickly by applying natural language processing (NLP) and deep learning techniques to recognize and extract the intent, context and meaning behind inquiries. Recognizing that shifting to a subscription business model requires real-time customer service and support, Autodesk sought to use cognitive technology to enhance its customer experience. ...

Exclaim Robotics startet in Zürich mit 5-Millionen-Dollar-Finanzierung; Roboter übernehmen gefahrlos Wartung in Rechenzentren Zürcher Handelskammer: Exclaim Robotics startet in Zürich mit 5-Millionen-Dollar-Finanzierung Exclaim Robotics startet in Zürich mit 5-Millionen-Dollar-Finanzierung Zürich - Exclaim Robotics von Gründerin und CEO Helen Oleynikova tritt mit einer Pre-Seed-Finanzierung in die Öffentlichkeit. Das Zürcher Start-up entwickelt mobile Roboter für Rechenzentren. Sie sollen auch die mit 800 Volt Gleichstrom betriebenen Racks der nächsten Generation gefahrlos warten können. ...

Axians CH and University of St. Gallen kickoff event for the Strategic Partnership Arlesheim, Switzerland; AI security topics ahead Kickoff Event for the Strategic Partnership - Axians CH Kickoff Event for the Strategic Partnership From 02 2026 12H00 at 20H00 uptownBasel, Schorenweg, Arlesheim, Switzerland Add to Calendar Please accept the cookie related to social media and third-party services to display the map. Kickoff Event for the Strategic Partnership Please accept the cookie related to social media and third-party services to display the map. ...

Global equities rise worldwide; Emerging-market profits >60% A mid-year review of the equity market A mid-year review of the equity market As we reach the midpoint of 2026, it is worth asking a simple question: what has actually driven equity markets this year and what does it mean for the second half? The headline is that global equities have made solid progress, despite high valuations and heightened geopolitical uncertainty. Strong corporate earnings have been the main driver, more than offsetting the fall in valuations across most markets. Emerging-market companies have led the way, with profits expected to grow by more than 60% so far in 2026, while US companies are forecast to deliver around 24%. These are strong numbers, and they help explain why share prices have held up even as the world has felt uncertain. ...