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Microsoft and Helion want to build the world’s first fusion plant and seize energy’s ‘Holy Grail’

GeekWire

(Helion Photo) Microsoft and Helion Energy on Wednesday announced a historic agreement that could pave the way to the world’s first fusion power plant. Engineers for decades have chased the promise of fusion energy — a potentially limitless source of carbon-free power. The goal is to get the plant running by 2028.

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Telstra shifts focus from transformation to growth

TM Forum

However, the CSP is more cautious about its planned entry into the energy market. And Telstra reports that almost half its consumer and small business customers’ interactions are now digital, amid rising net promoter scores (NPS). “We radically simplified our business for our customers and our employees,” says Penn.

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SAP prepares to add Joule generative AI copilot across its apps

CIO Business Intelligence

Access to the Joule interface will be included in existing SAP software license agreements, but the generative AI use cases that Joule calls on will be priced based on their business value, SAP chief marketing and solutions officer Julia White said. Generative AI really only works as part of a cloud model,” she said.

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Accelerate Sustainable Digital Transformation in the Oil & Gas Industry

CIO Business Intelligence

In response, oil and gas majors are making headway in terms of carbon reporting, net-zero targets, and accountability. Many have even spun up renewable energy arms. If an enterprise can do more work with less hardware, using fewer servers, licenses, and people, they save money while lowering carbon emissions.

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Bezos Academy, funded by Jeff Bezos’ $2B ‘Day One Fund,’ launches first free school in Seattle area

GeekWire

.” Here’s more about how the fund picks communities to open up its schools: In selecting communities for our preschools, we consider a wide range of data, including income levels, participation in free and reduced-cost meal programs, and gaps in access to licensed childcare providers. With Amazon’s market value soaring past $1.5

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Senators ask regulators to investigate bank and crypto ties, citing Washington state bank

GeekWire

By acquiring Farmington, Moonstone received a banking charter , a business license required for U.S. Its net worth was $5.7 Moonstone Bank, formerly known as Farmington State Bank, was acquired in 2020 by FBH. Farmington State Bank changed its name just before the FTX investment. according to its LinkedIn page.

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Lynk & Co will make you rethink outdated ideas of car ownership

The Verge

Seats made from recycled fishing nets. The interior surfaces look and feel good to the touch, including the eco-friendly textile coverings on the seats made from recycled fishing nets. At the moment, Lynk & Co only accepts category B drivers licenses from a list of 30 European countries. Photo by Nguyen Tran.

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