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‘Next decade’s answer to the Space Needle’: Seattle 2030 is a post-pandemic skyscraper concept

GeekWire

Seattle 2030, with a skyport at the top and a view of the Seattle waterfront and Space Needle in the distance. Constructed predominantly of mass timber, with a hybrid system of steel exoskeletal frames and concrete cores, Seattle 2030 is a hexagonal configuration defined by three interconnected sub-towers with a central multi-storied void.

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Saudi Vision 2030: Why the Kingdom is becoming a hub in EdTech education

CIO Business Intelligence

The Pandemic has pushed companies to accelerate their digital journey, large companies are already being encouraged to replace their traditional working methods with telematic ones. The importance of education in supporting the success of Saudi Vision 2030 cannot be overstated.

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4 healthcare cloud security recommendations for 2022

Venture Beast

Despite initial hesitation, healthcare is increasingly moving to the cloud. It is estimated that this move could generate $140 billion in additional value for healthcare companies by 2030. Read More.

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Oracle plans to expand its cloud region across the Middle East

CIO Business Intelligence

Oracle’s annual flagship event, CloudWorld Tour returned to the UAE for the second consecutive year to share the company’s latest AI innovations to power UAE’s Digital Economy and its plans across the region. Cloud is the platform for innovation and provides a rich source of services for digital reinvention.

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IBM sets new climate goal for 2030

The Verge

IBM plans to get rid of its planet-heating carbon dioxide emissions from its operations by 2030, the company announced today. It plans to rely on renewable energy for 90 percent of its electricity use by 2030. All three companies have now made big pledges to rein in pollution that drives climate change.

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Google to add new cloud regions across five countries

CIO Business Intelligence

Google on Tuesday said it would be adding new cloud regions across five countries to meet growing computing demand from customers across the globe. The company has already added five new regions this year in Milan, Paris, Madrid, Columbus (Ohio, US) and Dallas, Gupta said. Data sovereignty adds fuel to cloud region construction.

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As AI use surges, tech companies race to secure clean energy and preserve climate goals

GeekWire

Microsoft has an agreement with the startup to purchase its clean power — if the company is able to produce it. Troublemakers Photo) “We’re on a path to power our operations with 100% renewable energy by 2025 — five years ahead of our original 2030 target,” an Amazon spokesperson said via email.

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