Water-scarce cities have to make trade-offs between conservation and economic development, and cash-rich Google is a big draw.
The internet giant’s infrastructure is experiencing record usage due to the coronavirus pandemic.
Standard definition will be default; users will be able to watch in high definition but will have to choose to do so.
Multiple use cases for low-latency “5G/edge” applications are being explored, powered by Anthos for Telecom.
Google is adding new cloud regions at a rapid rate alongside new capabilities that could help grow market share as it takes on rivals Amazon and Microsoft.
Google and AT&T are in a pilot program with “a leading retailer,” who they declined to name.
The cloud provider’s security unit is said to have been struggling, and its RSA announcements might provide a boost.
“Despite strong technical progress, the road to commercialization is longer and riskier than hoped..."
Cancellation blamed on delays in building 310MW transmission line