Market Overview: Growth Across Regions and Segments (June–July 2025) The Human Capital Management (HCM) software market continued to expand robustly through mid-2025, driven by cloud adoption, AI innovation, and rising demand from businesses of all sizes. A recent industry report projected the global HR/HCM and payroll software market to grow from about $35.3 billion in…
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Scientists discovered one of Earth’s oldest asteroid impacts at North Pole Dome, Australia, dating back over a billion years. The site contains some of the planet’s oldest microbial fossils. Geologist Alec Brenner and colleagues suggest these findings could be crucial for studying past life on Mars and understanding ancient hydrothermal environments.
Huawei is reportedly planning to export small batches of AI chips (Ascend 910B) to the Middle East and Southeast Asia, targeting clients in the UAE, Saudi Arabia, and Thailand. Advanced 910C chips remain reserved for Chinese customers due to supply limits. No final agreements have been reached, according to Bloomberg.
Google plans to provide cloud service discounts as the US government increases scrutiny on Big Tech firms. This move aims to address regulatory concerns and maintain competitiveness in the cloud computing market. The decision reflects ongoing efforts by technology giants to adapt to evolving government policies and market dynamics.
Conversational AI and Voice Assistants – Key Developments (June–July 2025)Major Product Launches and Updates Amazon Alexa+ Rollout and Features: Amazon’s generative AI upgrade for Alexa – dubbed Alexa+ – entered broad early access by mid-2025. After a February launch event, Alexa+ was initially available to a limited group and reached over 1 million users by June theve…
EdTech Sector Developments – June & July 2025June and July 2025 have been pivotal months for educational technology (EdTech), marked by major platform launches, global partnerships, and a continued evolution in how digital tools support learning. Across K–12 schools, universities, and corporate training programs, AI-driven learning systems …
