This is an estimate by the insurer Parametrix, which said that in the US alone, and in a partial estimate, the damage could be estimated at US$ 5.4 billion. The cybersecurity firm attributed the event to an error in a validator.

The cascading technological errors caused severe damage to computer systems worldwide in one of the most disruptive computer outages in years, highlighting how much the world relies on potentially error-prone software from a handful of companies.

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WEF says that if the ICT sector reduces its environmental impact, it can add US$ 800 billion in value

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CrowdStrike flaw to cost up to US$ 15 billion to companies

This is an estimate by the insurer Parametrix, which said that in the US alone, and in a partial estimate, the damage could be estimated at US$ 5.4 billion. The cybersecurity firm attributed the event to an error in a validator.

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CES 2026 celebrates AI omnipresence

The technology fair opened its doors on Monday afternoon. Jensen Huang of Nvidia unveiled AI chips five times faster than their predecessors. Celebrities will also be in attendance.

Google’s TPUs successfully challenge Nvidia’s GPUs

AI pushes data center capital spending to new levels

According to a Dell’Oro report, investment rose by nearly 60% in the third quarter of 2025 compared with the same period in 2024. Hyperscalers are investing simultaneously in accelerated computing, general-purpose servers, and supporting infrastructure.

Webscale market imbalance: revenues rise 14% while capex jumps 63%

WEF says that if the ICT sector reduces its environmental impact, it can add US$ 800 billion in value

A new study to be discussed at the 2026 Davos Forum highlights the economic benefits of reducing the use of natural resources through strategies such as circular economy practices, recycling, and the use of renewable energy.

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