SANTIAGO (Reuters) - Chile's Codelco, the world's largest copper producer, said on Monday it had struck a deal with tech giant Microsoft to fast-track the digitization of its sprawling mining operations, helping it extend automation and improve analytics. The joint project with Microsoft will beef up the company's capacity to make its production processes more efficient and … [Read more...] about Chile’s Codelco strikes deal with Microsoft to extend automation at its copper mines
Israel signs cloud services deal with Amazon, Google
By Steven Scheer JERUSALEM (Reuters) - Israel's government said on Monday it had signed a deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google for a more than $1 billion project to provide cloud services for the country's public sector and military. A month ago, AWS and Google won a tender, beating out Microsoft, Oracle and IBM for the four phase project known as … [Read more...] about Israel signs cloud services deal with Amazon, Google
Fed’s Bostic: Crypto, stablecoins an ‘area we cannot ignore’
WASHINGTON (Reuters) - The rapid development of cryptocurrency and digital finance generally is 'an area we cannot ignore, Atlanta Federal Reserve President Raphael Bostic said on Monday while pointing to volatility in technologies like bitcoin and their shortcomings as a substitute for traditional currencies like the dollar. 'It is moving fast. The crypto space in … [Read more...] about Fed’s Bostic: Crypto, stablecoins an ‘area we cannot ignore’
WhatsApp tells Indian government user privacy is ‘highest priority’
NEW DELHI (Reuters) - Facebook Inc-owned WhatsApp on Monday said that it had told the Indian government that the privacy of users was its highest priority after the country's technology ministry raised questions about the messaging app's new privacy policy. India's technology ministry asked WhatsApp in a May 18 letter to withdraw its updated privacy policy, which came into … [Read more...] about WhatsApp tells Indian government user privacy is ‘highest priority’
Bank of England’s Bailey calls crypto-currencies ‘dangerous’
LONDON (Reuters) - Bank of England Governor Andrew Bailey said on Monday that crypto-currencies and similar assets were a danger to the public, reiterating his long-standing concern about them. "I'm sceptical about crypto-assets, frankly, because they're dangerous and there's a huge enthusiasm out there," Bailey told the British parliament's Treasury Committee. Bailey has … [Read more...] about Bank of England’s Bailey calls crypto-currencies ‘dangerous’
