2018 Predictions

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2018 Predictions

Why Microsoft, Amazon Will Make Their Own AI Chips

By Aaron Tilley · Dec 29, 2017 7:00am PST · 2 comments
Competing in the field of artificial intelligence requires a few key ingredients: huge amounts of data to train the systems, talented engineers and colossal amounts of computing power. That power is currently delivered, in large part, by graphics chips built by Nvidia, but there are signs that might change.I predict that 2018 will be the year... Competing in the field of artificial intelligence requires a few key ingredients: huge amounts of...
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2018 Predictions

Why Saudi Arabia’s Gulf Rivals Will Launch a Mega Fund

By Shai Oster · Dec 27, 2017 10:53am PST · 2 comments
SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son created the $100 billion Vision Fund by tapping Middle Eastern petrodollars from Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates. But the Saudis aren’t the only ones with cash and a burning need to diversify their investments to make up for falling oil prices. I predict that in 2018, another coalition of oil-rich... SoftBank founder Masayoshi Son created the $100 billion Vision Fund by tapping Middle Eastern...
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2018 Predictions

Why Microsoft Will Make a Big Security Acquisition

By Sarah Kuranda · Dec 26, 2017 10:00am PST
When it comes to cybersecurity companies, Microsoft isn’t usually the first name that comes to mind. CEO Satya Nadella has been trying to change that by buying several small security firms in the past couple of years. Next year, I predict he will get more ambitious and make a major, multibillion dollar security acquisition. One target... When it comes to cybersecurity companies, Microsoft isn’t usually the first name that comes...
Google Cloud chief Diane Greene and her deputy, Diane Bryant. Photos by Bloomberg.
Why Google Will Replace Its Cloud Chief Diane Greene
By Kevin McLaughlin · Dec 22, 2017 7:02am PST · 4 comments
Google Cloud chief Diane Greene and her deputy, Diane Bryant. Photos by Bloomberg.
2018 Predictions

Why Google Will Replace Its Cloud Chief Diane Greene

By Kevin McLaughlin · Dec 22, 2017 7:02am PST · 4 comments
Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene is one of the most respected executives in enterprise technology, in large part because she co-founded VMware. But Ms. Greene hasn’t managed to move the needle on Google Cloud’s business since joining two years ago. That’s why in 2018, I’m betting that Ms. Greene will give power to former... Google Cloud CEO Diane Greene is one of the most respected executives in enterprise technology,...