Choosing the right camera for landscape photography often comes down to balancing image quality, portability, and usability. Full frame and Micro Four Thirds systems both have their strengths, but how do they hold up in real-world shooting conditions? This comparison puts two Panasonic cameras—a 47-megapixel S1R and a 20-megapixel GX9—through their paces to see how they fare. Coming to you from , this detailed video compares full frame and Micro Four Thirds cameras in a practical landscape setting. Friend tests the and side by side in various scenarios, starting with a waterfall at Cauldron Falls. Using rocks as foreground interest and a centered composition, the goal was to emphasize the waterfall with a long exposure. Despite the S1R’s ability to shoot at higher f-numbers without diffraction issues, the GX9 held its own, especially considering the resolution limitations of social media where most photos are shared. Another key test took place at Winskill Stones, a striking limestone area with a single photogenic tree. With flat lighting and gray skies, Friend opted for black-and-white compositions, simplifying the scene with square crops. While the S1R offered better usability with its larger viewfinder and more robust grip, the GX9’s compact size proved advantageous for portability. The comparison highlighted how both cameras excel in specific ways, depending on what you prioritize—image quality or ease of use. Friend also tackled the weight and handling of the two systems during his hike to Twistleton Scars. While the S1R’s durability and ergonomics made it a reliable choice, its hefty weight posed challenges on longer treks. The GX9, despite a small mishap involving a tripod fall, demonstrated impressive durability. Its lightweight build made it a strong contender for photographers looking to travel light without sacrificing too much image quality. The video emphasizes that both systems have unique advantages. Full frame cameras like the S1R offer higher resolution and better low-light performance, making them ideal for serious landscape work. Micro Four Thirds systems, on the other hand, shine in portability and convenience, particularly for casual outings or when weight is a concern. Friend’s tests reveal that neither system is inherently superior; the right choice depends on your needs and shooting style. Check out the video above for the full rundown from Friend. Alex Cooke is a Cleveland-based portrait, events, and landscape photographer. He holds an M.S. in Applied Mathematics and a doctorate in Music Composition. He is also an avid equestrian.Netflix viewers are raving about a 'ten out of ten' action thriller that's garnering high praise on the streaming giant. The 2009 film, Law Abiding Citizen, features Gerard Butler and is helmed by F. Gary Gray, known for directing hits like Straight Outta Compton and The Italian Job. Penned by Kurt Wimmer, the director behind sci-fi blockbusters such as Equilibrium, UltraViolet and the 2020 remake of Children of the Corn, the film centres on Butler's character, Clyde Shelton. Driven by vengeance, Clyde seeks retribution against those who brutally murdered his wife and daughter during a home invasion, as well as the law enforcement officials, including attorney Nick Rice played by Jamie Foxx, who failed to deliver the justice he sought. With many fans rating the film a perfect 'ten out of ten', social media is abuzz with recommendations. One viewer enthused: "Law Abiding Citizen is a top 10 movie of all time." Another declared: "Law Abiding Citizen is almost a classic film and its performance by Gerard Butler is Oscar-worthy," reports the Mirror . A third fan hailed it as "one of the greatest movies ever made. Real cinema," while another praised it as a "phenomenal movie" that "doesn't get enough credit," labelling it "top tier". Netflix is gearing up to release another heart-pounding action thriller, Carry-On, premiering on December 13. The film features Taron Egerton as Ethan Kopek, a security agent who becomes entangled with a sinister traveller, played by Jason Bateman, after a chilling voice through an earpiece leads to blackmail. Forced to sneak a perilous cargo past airport security on Christmas Eve, Ethan's actions could endanger countless lives. The gripping trailer shows him caught in a deadly game of deception and pursuit, racing against time to outsmart his foe. Director Jaume Collet-Serra shared with the BBC his vision for the film, influenced by the iconic Die Hard: "Everyone wants to make the next Die Hard and the reality is that no one ever will - it's a perfect movie that can't be replicated, and also a very specific product of its time. "But when I read the script for Carry-On, I felt like I had found a more grounded version of Die Hard - which was our North Star for the entire process - for a new generation." Reddit users are buzzing with excitement over the upcoming film. One fan remarked: "This could be a treat. Evil Bateman is the best Bateman." Echoing the sentiment, another said: "So agree! I love all JB. He's a hard worker, but I really love his evil. Reminiscent of Gene Hackman to me." A third chimed in: "Looks very interesting. Good timing too, with many people flying for the holidays. I'll be watching it as soon as it is released."Why Holcim wants to sell its stake in Lafarge Africa

Wall Street stocks finished a lackluster week on a muted note Friday as concerns about rising Treasury bond yields competed with enthusiasm over artificial intelligence equities. Of the major indices, only the Nasdaq mustered a gain in Friday's session. The tech-rich index was also the only of the three leading US benchmarks to conclude the week higher. "Equities are kind of treading water," said LBBW's Karl Haeling. "A negative influence to some extent is the rise in bond yields." The latest US consumer price index data released this week showed prices ticked higher in November and the wholesale data also showed stubborn inflationary pressures. "Yields rose to their highest levels in over two weeks as markets brace for the Federal Reserve's final meeting of the year, reflecting concerns over sticky inflation," said Chris Beauchamp, chief market analyst at online trading platform IG. There is also growing concern over the inflationary pressures from President-elect Donald Trump's pledges to cut taxes and impose tariffs, as inflation still stands above the Fed's target. "While the markets still anticipate a rate cut from the Federal Reserve next week, the likelihood of a move in January has dropped," said Patrick Munnelly, partner at broker Tickmill Group. The CME FedWatch tool shows the market sees a more than 75 percent chance that the Fed will hold rates steady in January. In Europe, the Paris CAC 40 index ended the day down 0.2 percent after French President Emmanuel Macron named his centrist ally Francois Bayrou as prime minister, ending days of deadlock over finding a replacement for Michel Barnier. Frankfurt also dipped, with Germany's central bank sharply downgrading its growth forecasts on Friday for 2025 and 2026. It predicted a prolonged period of weakness for Europe's biggest economy. London stocks were also lower after official data showed that the UK economy unexpectedly shrank for the second consecutive month in October. The euro recovered after flirting with two-year lows against the dollar following a warning Thursday by ECB president Christine Lagarde that the eurozone economy was "losing momentum", cautioning that "the risk of greater friction in global trade could weigh on euro area growth". In Asia, Hong Kong and Shanghai both tumbled as investors were unimpressed with Beijing's pledge to introduce measures aimed at "lifting consumption vigorously" as part of a drive to reignite growth in the world's number two economy. President Xi Jinping and other key leaders said at the annual Central Economic Work Conference they would implement a "moderately loose" monetary policy, increase social financing and reducing interest rates "at the right time". The gathering came after Beijing in September began unveiling a raft of policies to reverse a growth slump that has gripped the economy for almost two years. "We're still not convinced that policy support will prevent the economy from slowing further next year", said Julian Evans-Pritchard, head of China economics at research group Capital Economics. Among individual equities, chip company Broadcom surged nearly 25 percent after reporting a 51 percent jump in quarterly revenues to $14.1 billion behind massive growth in AI-linked business. New York - Dow: DOWN 0.2 percent at 43,828.06 (close) New York - S&P 500: FLAT at 6,051.09 (close) New York - Nasdaq Composite: UP 0.1 percent at 19,926.72 (close) London - FTSE 100: DOWN 0.1 percent at 8,300.33 (close) Paris - CAC 40: DOWN 0.2 percent at 7,409.57 (close) Frankfurt - DAX: DOWN 0.1 percent at 20,405.92 (close) Tokyo - Nikkei 225: DOWN 1.0 percent at 39,470.44 (close) Hong Kong - Hang Seng Index: DOWN 2.1 percent at 19,971.24 (close) Shanghai - Composite: DOWN 2.0 percent at 3,391.88 (close) Euro/dollar: UP at $1.0504 from $1.0467 on Thursday Pound/dollar: DOWN at $1.2622 from $1.2673 Dollar/yen: UP at 153.60 yen from 152.63 yen Euro/pound: UP at 83.19 pence from 82.59 pence Brent North Sea Crude: UP 1.5 percent at $74.49 per barrel West Texas Intermediate: UP 1.8 percent at $71.29 per barrel burs-jmb/st

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A controversial and long-delayed tower is moving a step closer to becoming a reality. The 27-storey La Mer building at Main Beach Parade will be put to the market on Thursday by developer ODUS, just months after beginning construction. The $140m tower, which is being created by builder Nazero, is expected to open in late-2026 and will have some of the city’s most expensive real estate. Expressions of interest are opening for the first five units, which start at $3.9m each. ODUS director Byron Sakha said the full-floor Main Beach Parade apartments, would have 360-degree views of the city. Artist impression of the La Mer tower planned for Main Beach on the Gold Coast. Picture: Supplied “Every apartment in La Mer has house-sized proportions and incredible views — not to mention a location in one of the city’s best postcodes,” he said. “Demand continues to outstrip supply for ultra luxury apartments on the Gold Coast, and the rare full-floor design will make these residences particularly prized. We’ve elevated every aspect of the development, enhancing its stunning sculptural design, expansive ocean-view balconies, and elegant interiors to create a truly exceptional living experience. “Each apartment has private lift-access to its own opulent lobby and the site borders parkland, with neighbours on one side only, creating a real feeling of privacy.” Construction has begun on the tower. Picture: Supplied The project’s sales are being marketed by OTP Group. The site was bought by ODUS in May 2024. It came after the beachfront tower was given the green light in December 2022 after its previous owners – Developers Polites Property Group and Anthony Quinn’s QNY Group – won a long-running, high-profile legal battle against the Gold Coast City Council. Inside one of the tower’s units. Picture: Supplied Polites filed the project with council in April 2021 and were so confident of its approval it was launched to the market in June and had pencilled in construction to begin in May, 2022. More than $65m in units within the tower were sold before the project was rejected by councillors in December 2021, sparking an appeal to the Planning and Environment Court. Officers in their refusal for La Mer wrote that the previous version of the project did not comply with the City Plan. More Coverage ‘Under-supply’: How mega-project will transform tower-free suburb Andrew Potts ‘Falling off a cliff’: The ‘disaster’ facing Gold Coast homebuyers Andrew Potts Originally published as La Mer: Main Beach tower goes to market with units starting from $3.9m Property Don't miss out on the headlines from Property. Followed categories will be added to My News. Join the conversation Add your comment to this story To join the conversation, please log in. Don't have an account? Register Join the conversation, you are commenting as Logout More related stories Property Socialite’s Sydney terrace fetches huge sale price It featured in Vogue Living, but now the luxe home of mega-influencer Nadia Fairfax-Wayne has been sold for a tidy sum at auction. Check out its super-stylish interior. Read more Property How mega-project will transform tower-free suburb The developer behind a giant four-tower project in the heart of a suburb which currently has no high-rises, is pitching its project as a solution to the Gold Coast’s housing crisis. FIND OUT WHY Read moreISS National Lab-Sponsored Projects on Cancer, Neurodegenerative Conditions, and More Return From Space Station

KINGSTON, Jamaica— Over 400 Jamaicans gathered in Kingston on Sunday for the Run for Rights 5K Walk and Run, an event organised by Jamaicans for Justice (JFJ). Marking JFJ’s 25th anniversary, the event aimed to raise awareness about critical human rights issues in Jamaica while fostering community solidarity. Participants wore colourful outfits representing key advocacy themes: blue for human rights, yellow for child rights, green for climate justice, and purple for victims of gender-based and domestic violence. The initiative underscored JFJ’s mission to create a Jamaica free from discrimination and violence. Speaking at the event, Kingston Mayor Andrew Swaby lauded JFJ’s efforts to promote justice and equality. “This initiative not only brings awareness to critical issues but also mobilises the community to take meaningful action,” said Mayor Swaby. JFJ’s Executive Director, Mikel Jackson, expressed gratitude to attendees, emphasising the significance of collective action. “Your presence here today shows the power of unity. Every step taken is a step toward raising awareness and a stronger sense of responsibility to protect the most vulnerable in our society,” she said. In a news release, JFJ highlighted significant milestones, including justice for Michael Gayle, a mentally ill man reportedly beaten to death by security forces. JFJ successfully brought the case to the Inter-American Commission on Human Rights (IACHR), resulting in a $3 million compensation for Gayle’s family. JFJ noted its ongoing advocacy in cases like those of Matthew Lee and Mario Deane. In 2023, the organisation documented 289 cases out of over 300 reports for closer monitoring. Beyond legal advocacy, JFJ has expanded its outreach programs, including mobile legal clinics for marginalised individuals and school-based interventions to prevent youth involvement in legal conflicts. While the primary goal of the Run for Rights was to raise awareness, any net proceeds will support JFJ’s legal and advocacy programs, JFJ said. As JFJ looks ahead, the organisation says it remains steadfast in advancing social justice and empowering vulnerable communities through education and advocacy.

W atching ministers deal with the fallout from the decision to close one vehicle factory, leaving 1,100 jobs at risk, I have started to wonder what happens to UK politics when the entire net zero experiment blows up. For Nigel Farage’s Reform party it is a gift, of course. In the next Scottish elections in 2026 he will campaign in bold, simple terms against the shutdown of the North Sea oil and gas industry. In the Midlands and elsewhere he will say he is the defender of the car workers, and in the southwest and beyond he will pose as the champion of the farming industry, all under an anti-net zero banner and harrying Labour. This sustained campaign against the most extreme manifestations of the green revolution has the potential, I suggest, to be the next Brexit, the coming explosion. This could be the result when populism meets the mainstream again, and hitherto safe assumptions about politics are blown away because many voters decide they have had enough of the highest energy prices in Europe. Car companies have certainly had enough. On Tuesday the owners of Vauxhall announced the closure of the company’s Luton plant. They blame green fines levied by the government against car and van producers.Roslindale, MA (CommonWealth Beacon) a vote next week to finish their work on a stalled economic development bill designed to supercharge the state's economy, especially the life sciences and climate technology industries. More than three months after they ended scheduled formal sessions for the term without a deal in place, negotiators announced Thursday an "agreement in principle that resolves the differences between the House and Senate versions of the economic development bill." They provided no details about the scope of the final package nor which of the many high-profile policy riders survived private talks. It was also unclear Thursday afternoon when the compromise bill itself would emerge or how it would be voted on. "We are confident that the conference committee report will be filed soon, so our chambers can bring it to the floor next week and send the bill to the governor's desk," lead negotiators Rep. Aaron Michlewitz of Boston and Sen. Barry Finegold of Andover said in a joint statement. Joint legislative rules call for only informal sessions through the remainder of the term, and borrowing -- like the billions of dollars in bond authorizations in the original House and Senate bills -- requires roll call votes, which can only take place during formal sessions. Two weeks ago, the Senate adopted an order allowing the chamber to record roll call votes on any outstanding conference committee reports, effectively circumventing the joint rules. Republicans introduced a similar order in the House, but Democrats couldn't adopt it as easily because House rules don't permit remote voting. It's expected the House will return for a formal session where it will hold roll call votes both on the economic development bill and a climate bill that passed the Senate on October 24 on a 38-2 vote. Both branches adjourned Thursday for a four-day holiday weekend and plan to return Tuesday. The House intends to meet in an informal session, so it appears unlikely the pair of compromise bills will emerge for votes until at least Wednesday. The original House and Senate economic development proposals combined billions of dollars of borrowing authorization with a suite of policy changes, ranging from raising the age of juvenile jurisdiction to local-option happy hour to project labor agreement requirements. The final compromise will determine the duration and amount of ongoing state support to the life sciences industry, which elected officials view as a cornerstone sector to the Bay State's economy, and outline similar investments in the burgeoning climate tech field. It will also impact the fate of a proposed professional soccer stadium on a parcel of blighted land along the Mystic River in Everett. The Kraft family, which owns the New England Revolution, and their allies have been moving to build a new stadium there to host the team, which currently plays at Gillette Stadium in Foxborough. The Senate bill included language clearing the way for that development, which needs legislative action because the land is in a designated port area, but the House version did not. Negotiators also weighed a suite of new regulations on ticket resales, including limits on ticket purchasing software and fees. Other decisions legislators will make via the final accord include whether to allow cities and towns to offer discounted alcoholic beverage promotions, a practice banned in Massachusetts for decades, and whether to increase the age for Bay Staters to be tried as adults for many charges from 18 years old to 19 years old. Both branches approved their original drafts of the wide-reaching package in the summer. The House voted 155-2 on June 27, and the Senate voted 40-0 on July 11. Democrats were unable to find consensus in the final weeks allotted for formal sessions this term, and they entered a stretch of lightly attended informal sessions on Aug. 1 with no deal in place. Joint legislative rules call for only informal sessions through the remainder of the term, and borrowing -- like the billions of dollars in bond authorizations in the original House and Senate bills -- requires roll call votes, which can only take place during formal sessions. Top Democrats previously suggested they were open to calling lawmakers back to Beacon Hill for a rare late-term formal session, but they did not immediately indicate Thursday when or how that might happen. Two weeks ago, the Senate adopted an order allowing the chamber to record roll call votes on any outstanding conference committee reports, effectively circumventing the joint rule. Republicans introduced a similar order in the House, but Democrats couldn't adopt it as easily because House rules don't permit remote voting. This story is provided as a service of the Institute for Nonprofit News’ On the Ground news wire. The Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) is a network of more than 475 independent, nonprofit newsrooms serving communities throughout the US, Canada, and globally. On the Ground is a service of INN, which aggregates the best of its members’ elections and political content, and provides it free for republication. Read more about INN here: https://inn.org/ . 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Dublin, Dec. 17, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Cloud Manufacturing Market Opportunities and Strategies to 2033" report has been added to ResearchAndMarkets.com's offering. The global cloud manufacturing market reached a value of nearly $73.7 billion in 2023, having grown at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 15.62% since 2018. The market is expected to grow from $73.7 billion in 2023 to $168.4 billion in 2028 at a rate of 17.97%. The market is then expected to grow at a CAGR of 16.01% from 2028 and reach $353.8 billion in 2033. Growth in the historic period resulted from the increased adoption of AI in manufacturing, increased internet penetration, rise in 5G technology integration, growth of smart factory initiatives and government initiatives supporting cloud adoption. Factors that negatively affected growth in the historic period include the increase in cost of cloud infrastructure and platform services and economic uncertainties or downturns. Going forward, the increasing industrialization across various sectors, increasing investments in digital transformation, expansion of global supply chains, growth in small and medium enterprises (SMEs), increasing adoption of industry 4 model, increasing use of IoT in manufacturing and rise in advanced analytics and big data will drive the market. Factors that could hinder the growth of the cloud manufacturing market in the future include the limited availability of skilled personnel and technical expertise and growing concerns about data security. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by component into hardware, software and services. The software market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component, accounting for 40.90% or $30.1 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the services segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component, at a CAGR of 19.38% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by deployment model into public cloud, private cloud and hybrid cloud. The hybrid cloud market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model, accounting for 45.17% or $33.3 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the hybrid cloud segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model, at a CAGR of 19.61% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by organization size into small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and large enterprises. The large enterprises market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size, accounting for 61.04% or $45 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the small and medium enterprises (SMEs) segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size, at a CAGR of 19.01% during 2023-2028. The cloud manufacturing market is segmented by industry vertical into aerospace and defense, healthcare, semiconductor electronics, automotive, metal and machinery manufacturing and other industry verticals. The aerospace and defense market was the largest segment of the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical, accounting for 23.99% or $17.7 billion of the total in 2023. Going forward, the semiconductor electronics segment is expected to be the fastest growing segment in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical, at a CAGR of 22.16% during 2023-2028. North America was the largest region in the cloud manufacturing market, accounting for 39.80% or $29.3 billion of the total in 2023. It was followed by Asia-Pacific, Western Europe and then the other regions. Going forward, the fastest-growing regions in the cloud manufacturing market will be Asia-Pacific and Western Europe, where growth will be at CAGRs of 23.09% and 17.80% respectively. These will be followed by Africa and the Middle East, where the markets are expected to grow at CAGRs of 17.40% and 17.01% respectively. The global cloud manufacturing market is fairly fragmented, with a large number of players operating in the market. The top ten competitors in the market made up 22.9% of the total market in 2023. Microsoft Corporation was the largest competitor with a 3.4% share of the market, followed by SAP SE with 3.3%, Alphabet (Google LLC) with 3.1%, Oracle Corporation with 2.9%, Alibaba Group Holding Limited with 2.2%, International Business Machines Corporation with 2.1%, Salesforce Inc. with 1.8%, Tencent Holdings Ltd. with 1.6%, DXC Technology Company with 1.3% and Amazon.com Inc. with 1.2%. Market Insights The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by component will arise in the software segment, which will gain $40.1 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by deployment model will arise in the hybrid cloud segment, which will gain $48.2 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by organization size will arise in the large enterprises segment, which will gain $54.9 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The top opportunities in the cloud manufacturing market segmented by industry vertical will arise in the semiconductor electronics segment, which will gain $21.5 billion of global annual sales by 2028. The cloud manufacturing market size will gain the most in the USA at $26.6 billion. Market-trend-based strategies for the cloud manufacturing market include focus on advanced analytics and artificial intelligence to drive sustainability and efficiency in manufacturing processes, integration of industrial AI innovations for enhanced productivity and real-time decision-making, strategic partnerships and collaborations among major players to enhance product offerings, centralized platforms for improved transparency and communication in the manufacturing process, establishing a solid data foundation for improved supply chain performance and smart manufacturing initiatives, adoption of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) programs empowering SAAS and cloud providers to offer branded storage services and focus on machine learning in enhancing data utilization across manufacturing applications. Player-adopted strategies in the cloud manufacturing market include focus on strengthening operational capabilities through strategic partnerships and collaborations and new product solutions. To take advantage of the opportunities, the analyst recommends the cloud manufacturing companies to focus on advanced analytics and AI integration, focus on integrating industrial AI innovations, focus on adopting centralized cloud platforms, focus on integrated cloud platforms for digital collaboration, focus on the fastest-growing services segment, focus on the hybrid cloud segment, expand in emerging markets, focus on the fastest-growing SMEs segment, focus on strategic partnerships, provide competitively priced offerings, continue to use B2B promotions and focus on semiconductor electronics segment. The report covers market characteristics; size and growth; segmentation; regional and country breakdowns; competitive landscape; market shares; trends and strategies for this market. It traces the market's history and forecasts market growth by geography. It places the market within the context of the wider cloud manufacturing market; and compares it with other markets. The report covers the following chapters Market Characteristics Key Trends Macro-Economic Scenario Global Market Size and Growth - Global historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and drivers and restraints that support and control the growth of the market in the historic and forecast periods. Regional and Country Analysis - Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison by region and country. Market Segmentation - Contains the market values (2018-2023) (2023-2028, 2033F) and analysis for each segment by component, by deployment model, by organization size and by industry vertical in the market. Historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028) and (2028-2033) market values and growth and market share comparison by region market. Regional Market Size and Growth- Regional market size (2023), historic (2018-2023) and forecast (2023-2028, 2033F) market values and growth and market share comparison of countries within the region. This report includes information on all the regions Asia-Pacific, Western Europe, Eastern Europe, North America, South America, Middle East and Africa and major countries within each region. Competitive Landscape- Details on the competitive landscape of the market, estimated market shares and company profiles of the leading players. Other Major and Innovative Companies - Details on the company profiles of other major and innovative companies in the market. Competitive Benchmarking - Briefs on the financials comparison between major players in the market. Competitive Dashboard - Briefs on competitive dashboard of major players. Key Mergers and Acquisitions - Information on recent mergers and acquisitions in the market is covered in the report. This section gives key financial details of mergers and acquisitions which have shaped the market in recent years. Market Opportunities and Strategies - Describes market opportunities and strategies based on findings of the research, with information on growth opportunities across countries, segments and strategies to be followed in those markets. Key Attributes: Major Market Trends Advanced Analytics and Artificial Intelligence To Drive Sustainability and Efficiency in Manufacturing Processes Integration of Industrial AI Innovations For Enhanced Productivity and Real-Time Decision-Making Strategic Partnerships and Collaborations Among Major Players To Enhance Product Offerings Centralized Platforms For Improved Transparency and Communication in the Manufacturing Process Establishing a Solid Data Foundation For Improved Supply Chain Performance and Smart Manufacturing Initiatives Role of Integrated Cloud Platforms in Facilitating Digital Collaboration Across Manufacturing Sectors Adoption of OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer) Programs Empowering SaaS and Cloud Providers To Offer Branded Storage Services Focus on Machine Learning in Enhancing Data Utilization Across Manufacturing Applications Importance of Integrated Cloud Solutions To Support Advanced Applications in Supporting Multiple Industries Companies Featured Microsoft SAP Alphabet Oracle Alibaba Group IBM Salesforce Tencent Holdings DXC Technology Company Amazon.com Inc. China Mobile Limited China Unicom Neev Cloud Baidu AI Cloud CtrlS ESDS Sify Technologies Nxtra Data Limited Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) Cap Grid GDS Services Agyla SAS 4D Data Centers Interxion NTT Limited Scaleway OVHCloud Ikoula Outscale SAS FocusNet SpaceNet SysEleven Eviden Cluster Power Linxdatacenter Infosys Yandex Cloud Selectel Cloud loudHero Coveo Solutions OpenGov Cox Enterprises RANOVUS Ingram Micro Arelion Snowflake Inc. American Tower Globant VMware LLC. TTEC Digital Akamai Technologies Accenture B2B Cloud Solutions Nubity Locaweb Kibernum Computer Engineering Entel Millicom International Cellular Claro Company Bitel Peru Claranet CTERA Networks ParsOnline StorageCraft Zadara stc Cloud Mobily Cloud Zain Cloud Etisalat Cloud du Cloud Fawry HUAWEI Mobile Cloud ITWorx Limited CloudFlex MainOne Dimension Data Synthesis Software Technologies Orange Business Services Rack Centre MTN Group For more information about this report visit https://www.researchandmarkets.com/r/751f52 About ResearchAndMarkets.com ResearchAndMarkets.com is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. Attachment Cloud Manufacturing Market

Texas' abortion pill lawsuit against New York doctor marks new challenge to interstate telemedicine Texas has sued a New York doctor for prescribing abortion pills to a Texas woman via telemedicine. It appears to be the first challenge in the U.S. to a state shield law that's intended to protect prescribers in Democratic-controlled states from being punished by states with abortion bans. Prescriptions like these, made online and over the phone, are a key reason that the number of abortions has increased across the U.S. even after state bans started taking effect. Most abortions in the U.S. involve pills rather than procedures. Anti-abortion groups are increasingly focusing on the rise of pills. Syrians cheer end of 50 years of Assad rule at first Friday prayers since government fell DAMASCUS (AP) — Exuberant Syrians observed the first Friday prayers since the ouster of President Bashar Assad, gathering in the capital’s historic main mosque, its largest square and around the country to celebrate the end of half a century of authoritarian rule. The newly installed interim prime minister delivered the sermon at the Umayyad Mosque, declaring that a new era of “freedom, dignity and justice” was dawning for Syria. The gatherings illustrated the dramatic changes that have swept over Syria less than a week after insurgents marched into Damascus and toppled Assad. Amid the jubilation, U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken met with allies around the region and called for an “inclusive and non-sectarian” interim government. US military flies American released from Syrian prison to Jordan, officials say WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. military has brought an American who was imprisoned in Syria for seven months out of the country. That's according to two U.S. officials, who said Friday that Travis Timmerman has been flown to Jordan on a U.S. military helicopter. The 29-year-old Timmerman told The Associated Press earlier Friday he had gone to Syria on a Christian pilgrimage and was not ill-treated while in a notorious detention facility operated by Syrian intelligence. He said he was freed by “the liberators who came into the prison and knocked the door down (of his cell) with a hammer.” New Jersey governor wants more federal resources for probe into drone sightings TOMS RIVER, N.J. (AP) — New Jersey Gov. Phil Murphy has asked the Biden administration to put more resources into the ongoing investigation of mysterious drone sightings being reported in the state and other parts of the region. Murphy, a Democrat, made the request in a letter Thursday, noting that state and local law enforcement remain “hamstrung” by existing laws and policies in their efforts to successfully counteract any nefarious drone activity. Murphy and other officials say there is no evidence that the drones pose a national security or a public safety threat. A state lawmaker says up to 180 aircraft have been reported to authorities since Nov. 18. Nancy Pelosi hospitalized after she 'sustained an injury' from fall on official trip to Luxembourg WASHINGTON (AP) — Former House Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been hospitalized after she “sustained an injury” during an official engagement in Luxembourg, according to a spokesman. Pelosi is 84. She was in Europe to mark the 80th anniversary of the Battle of the Bulge in World War II. Her spokesman, Ian Krager, did not describe the nature of her injury or give any additional details, but a person familiar with the incident said that Pelosi tripped and fell while at an event with the other members of Congress. The person requested anonymity to discuss the fall because they were not authorized to speak about it publicly. Russia targets Ukrainian infrastructure with a massive attack by cruise missiles and drones KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Russia has launched a massive aerial attack against Ukraine. Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Russia fired 93 cruise and ballistic missiles and almost 200 drones in Friday's bombardments. He says it is one of the heaviest bombardments of the country’s energy sector since Russia’s full-scale invasion almost three years ago. He says Ukrainian defenses shot down 81 missiles, including 11 cruise missiles that were intercepted by F-16 warplanes provided by Western allies earlier this year. Zelenskyy renewed his plea for international unity against Russian President Vladimir Putin. But uncertainty surrounds how the war might unfold next year. President-elect Donald Trump has vowed to end the war and has thrown into doubt whether vital U.S. military support for Kyiv will continue. Trump’s lawyers rebuff DA's idea for upholding his hush money conviction, calling it 'absurd' NEW YORK (AP) — President-elect Donald Trump’s lawyers are again urging a judge to throw out his hush money conviction. In a court filing Friday, they balked at the prosecution’s “absurd” idea for preserving the verdict by treating the case the way some courts do when a defendant dies before sentencing. The Manhattan district attorney’s office is asking Judge Juan M. Merchan to “pretend as if one of the assassination attempts against President Trump had been successful,” Trump’s lawyers wrote in a blistering 23-page response. In court papers made public Tuesday, District Attorney Alvin Bragg’s office proposed an array of options for keeping the historic conviction on the books after Trump’s lawyers filed paperwork earlier this month asking for the case to be dismissed. Some in seafood industry see Trump as fishermen's friend, but tariffs could make for pricier fish PORTLAND, Maine (AP) — The incoming administration of President-elect Donald Trump is likely to bring big changes to seafood, one of the oldest sectors of the U.S. economy. Some in the industry believe the returning president will be more responsive to its needs. Economic analysts paint a more complicated picture, as they fear Trump’s pending trade hostilities with major trading partners Canada and China could make an already pricy kind of protein more expensive. Conservationists also fear Trump’s emphasis on deregulation could jeopardize fish stocks already in peril. But many in the commercial fishing and seafood processing industries said they expect Trump to allow fishing in protected areas and crack down on offshore wind expansion. OpenAI's legal battle with Elon Musk reveals internal turmoil over avoiding AI 'dictatorship' A 7-year-old rivalry between tech leaders Elon Musk and Sam Altman over who should run OpenAI and best avoid an artificial intelligence ‘dictatorship’ is now heading to a federal judge as Musk seeks to halt the ChatGPT maker’s ongoing conversion into a for-profit company. Musk, an early OpenAI investor and board member, sued the artificial intelligence company earlier this year. Musk has since escalated the dispute, adding new claims and asking for a court order that would stop OpenAI’s plans to convert itself into a for-profit business more fully. OpenAI is filing its response Friday. Paula Abdul settles lawsuit alleging sexual assault by 'American Idol' producer Nigel Lythgoe LOS ANGELES (AP) — Paula Abdul and former “American Idol” producer Nigel Lythgoe have agreed to settle a lawsuit in which she alleged he sexually assaulted her in the early 2000s when she was a judge on the show. Abdul filed a notice of settlement of the case in Los Angeles Superior Court on Thursday. The lawsuit filed nearly a year ago had also accused Lythgoe of sexually assaulting Abdul after she left “American Idol” and became a judge on Lythgoe’s other competition show “So You Think You Can Dance.” Lythgoe said at the time that he was “shocked and saddened” by the allegations, which he called “an appalling smear.”

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