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ROKIT Healthcare announced a hyper-personalized medical platform combining AI and 3D bioprinting on Google Cloud, aiming to improve treatment rates for chronic diseases like osteoarthritis and diabetic foot ulcers. The platform utilizes computer vision and deep learning to deliver customized patches for treatment. ROKIT has moved its infrastructure to Google Cloud, allowing scalability and operational efficiency. With KRW 2.5 trillion contracts across 20 countries, the company is poised for global expansion in telemedicine.
BlackBerry Limited announced the launch of Chrome Enterprise Management integrated with BlackBerry UEM on May 27, 2022. This solution enables enterprises to manage both company-issued and BYO Chrome devices, enhancing productivity and security. The integration expands BlackBerry's Serviceable Available Market (SAM) amidst rising demand for Chrome devices in businesses. BlackBerry UEM, now part of Google's Chrome Enterprise Recommended program, offers IT managers extensive policy controls such as remote wipe and password enforcement. Customer trials are ongoing, with global availability expected in July 2022.
The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine recently recognized Alphabet Inc. (GOOGL) as its "Stock to Study" and H&R Block Inc. (HRB) as its "Undervalued Stock" for May 2022. The announcement emphasizes the importance of regular investing regardless of market conditions, as highlighted by NAIC's CEO Ken Zendel. BetterInvesting aims to empower investors through education and tools. The selections are intended for informational use only and do not constitute investment recommendations.
Opera (NASDAQ:OPRA) has renewed its commercial agreement with Google (NASDAQ:GOOGL) for the distribution of Google Search in Opera browsers, maintaining a partnership that dates back to 2001. The new agreement is set on substantially similar terms to previous contracts and underscores Opera's strategy to enhance user experience through collaboration with a major search engine. This continuation reflects Opera's commitment to leveraging its extensive user base of hundreds of millions and its diversified product offerings, including browsers, news, and gaming apps.
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) has signed a groundbreaking 10-year agreement to provide 24/7 carbon-free energy to Google's data centers in Virginia. This partnership is a significant step towards Google's goal of achieving 100% carbon-free energy by 2030, ensuring that 90% of the energy supplied is carbon-free on an hourly basis. AES will source energy from renewable resources including wind, solar, and hydro, requiring an investment of approximately $600 million and generating 1,200 jobs in the local community.
Alphabet’s Loon has partnered with Vodacom to enhance mobile coverage in Mozambique using balloon-powered internet. This initiative targets unserved areas, specifically Cabo Delgado and Niassa provinces, improving connectivity with 4G service for voice, data, SMS, and financial services. The project benefits from collaborations with local regulators and aims to bridge the digital divide, particularly during the COVID-19 pandemic. The companies plan to install infrastructure and begin service in the coming months, signaling potential market expansion across Africa.