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Poste Italiane reports record profits and unveils plans for a new financial center integrating payment and financial services.

Satya Nadella, CEO of Microsoft, emphasizes the importance of AI and cloud technology at a recent event, reflecting on Microsoft’s transformation and leadership in the tech industry.

Microsoft Japan is under investigation by the Japan Fair Trade Commission for possible antitrust violations, amid escalating competition in the cloud infrastructure market, directly related to AI advancements.

Amazon's cloud services experienced two significant outages last year due to its own artificial intelligence tools, raising concerns about AI reliability amid employee layoffs.

Chinese tech companies are competing for visibility at the CCTV Spring Festival Gala, a significant marketing platform reminiscent of the Super Bowl.

Microsoft has opened two cloud and AI data centers in São Paulo, Brazil, as part of its substantial investment strategy in the country.

Microsoft has inaugurated two artificial intelligence and cloud data centers in São Paulo, Brazil, emphasizing its commitment to enhancing local and regional technology infrastructure.

Europe is increasing its investment in digital independence to avoid reliance on American cloud services, particularly in light of potential geopolitical tensions.

Mexico and Central America are at a historic turning point as the Sixth Technological Revolution, fueled by advancements in AI, Web3, cloud, and exponential technologies, is reshaping industries and economies, with the 11th AI America Digital Congress 2026 set to be a key regional forum.

Google's parent company Alphabet reported record revenue exceeding $400 billion for the first time, driven by significant investments in AI-enhanced cloud computing services.

Alphabet, the parent company of Google, reported a record annual revenue of over $400 billion for the first time, driven by its search and cloud computing operations, with increased investments in AI tools.

Alphabet, Google's parent company, announced a 30% increase in profit for the three months ending in December, driven by strong performance in its AI-related cloud business.

Alphabet reported a profit of $34.5 billion and plans to significantly increase spending on AI infrastructure in 2026, surpassing analysts' expectations.

Microsoft has appointed E. Kachanovskis as the new regional head for the Baltic States and Ukraine, focusing on strengthening cybersecurity, accelerating secure cloud deployment, promoting responsible AI use, and developing digital skills for long-term economic growth.

Microsoft experienced its largest stock decline in over five years, with a 10% drop this week due to concerns over record AI spending and slowing growth in its cloud business.

Apple announced a surprise partnership with Google to base its upcoming artificial intelligence products on Google's Gemini AI models and cloud computing services, shifting its strategy in the AI sector after nearly a year of delays.

Alibaba Cloud's Qwen family of AI models has reached over 700 million downloads, making it the most widely used open-source AI system globally.

Nokia has transformed from a mobile phone icon to a key player in networks and artificial intelligence, redefining its future through strategic partnerships and investments.