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Yahoo
2 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Banks diversify cloud portfolios to bolster resilience
This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. Dive Brief: Banks are boosting investments in infrastructure and platform services while diversifying their cloud portfolios, according to a London Stock Exchange Group report published Monday. The firm commissioned Phase 5 to survey more than 450 banking IT leaders between November and March. Nearly 9 in 10 respondents said their organization increased cloud spend over the last two years and 82% have a hybrid cloud environment or a strategy that leverages more than one cloud provider. Cloud was integral to AI adoption for 91% of banks surveyed. 'Companies are increasingly driving meaningful value from cloud, improving operational resilience and preparing for the next wave of innovation,' Stuart Brown, group head of data and feeds at LSEG, said in the report. 'Over the next three years, that innovation will be driven by AI and machine learning, with financial institutions increasingly using cloud to power fraud detection, risk management, data analytics and generative AI.' Dive Insight: As banks evolve their cloud investment strategies, cutting IT costs has become less pressing than using the technology to drive innovation and generate revenue. Only one-third of respondents to the LSEG survey said their organization currently prioritizes immediate savings through cloud. Instead, financial firms are leaning on cloud to improve customer service today and power long-term growth, LSEG found. Banks are even willing to shoulder the added cost and complexity of a multicloud enterprise ecosystem to bolster resilience and avoid vendor lock-in, Matt Eddy, global head of real time, quant and economic data solutions at LSEG, told CIO Dive. 'We are seeing an increasing number of clients also now looking at building out parallel environments in multiple cloud providers to avoid concentration risk,' Eddy said in an email. 'This may appear overly cautious ... from a geographic resiliency perspective but with many of the more recent catastrophic failures being caused by logical or software issues, this caution appears well founded.' More than 9 in 10 respondents prioritized operational resilience when selecting a provider. The European Union's Digital Operational Resilience Act, which gave organizations operating in the region until January of this year to achieve compliance, and the General Data Protection Regulation, enacted in 2018, have also steered banking cloud strategy. Despite the resource drain of complex hybrid environments, roughly 3 in 5 firms said cloud adoption reduced IT infrastructure costs, LSEG found. Efficiency improvements in data-intensive operations, such as risk mitigation, are an area where banks report major gains. Banks are shifting risk management to cloud for processing and storage efficiencies, according to Eddy. Data privacy concerns, which have been a migration roadblock, have largely diminished, he said. More than half of respondents said their firm has seen benefits from migrating risk management, customer engagement and enterprise data workloads. Risk management operations were cloud-based for 83% of the firms surveyed. Data and compute hungry generative AI use cases are thriving in cloud, as well, according to Eddy. 'Without the hyperscale of public cloud, AI would not be cost effective for many,' Eddy said. 'We are seeing more customers looking to leverage LSEG data in cloud and at scale to build new workflows, insights and analytics that even just a few years ago would have been unheard of.' Recommended Reading Cloud waste, hyperscaler discounts shape FinOps priorities Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
The Review Geek
04-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Review Geek
Ironheart Season 1 Review – Another forgettable MCU project
Season 1 Episode Guide Episode 1 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 2 -| Review Score – 1.5/5 Episode 3 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 4 -| Review Score – 1/5 Episode 5 -| Review Score – 2/5 Episode 6 -| Review Score – 3/5 In recent years, the MCU has been delivering a constant batch of disappointing, half-baked works. Unfortunately, Ironheart is the newest project in that group. Although it has a few interesting ideas and a good cast, with Dominique Thorne as the titular hero, the show is rarely entertaining. Riri Williams returns to Chicago, her hometown, to rebuild her suit and a super AI as we kick off the end of Phase 5. However, she's got no money for it. As a result, RiRi is swept up in a life of crime, working with The Hood and his gang of criminals. Ironheart's biggest problem is the number of elements it needs to handle and its inability to accomplish that in the course of six episodes. Talking about The Hood's plot alone, there are already many factors to coordinate. The villain's backstory, his crew, Riri's life of crime weighing on her, the use of magic, and the heists, to name but a few. However, there are even more working pieces, such as Riri's own tragic backstory, her AI, a blooming romance, and another important antagonist, Ezekiel Stane. Because of that, there's not enough time to develop anything well. Consequently, viewers can't latch onto any idea. When Riri joins The Hood, for example, there's no weight to her decision to team up with criminals. The show only brings that up once a mission goes wrong, then her doubts about being a bad person become relevant. But, as it had no gravity before, it's hard to feel captivated by her dilemma. This is before mentioning how lazy decisions and conveniences often happen for a quick resolution. Ezekiel starts as a friend of Riri's, but he soon begins to hate her. In their first fight, he spews out his revengeful supervillain speech and seems overjoyed in destroying the girl's armour. But when he gets the chance to kill her seconds later, he goes back on what he said and immediately gives up. But the villain who suffers the most is Parker Robbins, The Hood. Anthony Ramos is a good actor, but he isn't menacing at all. For the majority of Ironheart, he and his crew give off the vibe of lackeys more than of dangerous criminals. His cloak only makes him seem goofier and it's hard to overstate how much of a terrible costume design it is. The series attempts to explore his backstory, but it never goes deep enough so it feels like the result of another lazy decision. Ultimately, The Hood joins the (massive) list of half-baked and forgettable MCU villains. Sadly, the protagonist suffers the same fate. She has many flaws, which could help her be more relatable. But we don't watch her grow or even try to overcome these flaws, so viewers can't sympathize with her struggles. The dramatic scenes are great, mostly thanks to the cast, but they are far and few between. The same goes for the action. It's always fluid and creative, being very fun to watch. Yet, with so many aspects to handle, two of them working well doesn't save the show. Episode 6 has an incredible fight between Riri and The Hood, in which we finally see her mixing magic with technology. It's visually creative, presents high stakes for both her and Parker, and has a smart twist that leads to her victory. The last episode also delivers a few good dialogues and drama, making it the best of the bunch. However, watching it is weird. Everything is tied to plot threads that can be developed in a future season or movie that seems unlikely to happen. Regardless of how good these moments are, it's too late to change the story, and they probably won't lead to anything. Ironheart proves that Dominique Thorne is a good choice for the character, but that she also deserves a better project. Even if not in a future season, it'd be nice seeing her act as Riri Williams once again with a script that can develop her character more.
Scotsman
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Scotsman
What time is Ironheart out on Disney Plus? Full details
Ironheart is a two-week Marvel event coming to Disney Plus 👀 Sign up to our daily newsletter Sign up Thank you for signing up! Did you know with a Digital Subscription to Edinburgh News, you can get unlimited access to the website including our premium content, as well as benefiting from fewer ads, loyalty rewards and much more. Learn More Sorry, there seem to be some issues. Please try again later. Submitting... Marvel's latest TV show is about to arrive on Disney Plus. Ironheart marks the end of MCU's Phase 5. But when exactly will the first episodes be out? A two-week superhero event is coming to Disney Plus as the curtain is brought down on the Marvel Cinematic Universe's Phase 5. Ironheart will reintroduce audiences to the titular character - Riri Williams - after her debut in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. It is the final release in the latest era of the MCU, before The Fantastic Four: First Steps kicks off a brand new phase next month. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad Dominique Thorne returns for the miniseries and is joined by Anthony Ramos, Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich and more. But when exactly can you watch the Marvel series? What to expect from Ironheart? Ironheart is coming to Disney Plus | Marvel/ Disney Plus The titular character of Marvel's latest miniseries was first introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever. In the movie, Riri Williams (Dominique Thorne), a genius inventor and MIT student, was the mind behind a vibranium detector that catches the attention of both Shuri (Letitia Wright) and the antagonist Namor (Tenoch Huerta Mejía). She goes on to invent a suit of armour to rival those made by Tony Stark/ Iron Man and aids Wakanda in the battle against Namor and his followers. The film ended with Williams returning to MIT and leaving the suit of armour behind. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad The brief pre-release synopsis for Ironheart from the Disney Plus reads: 'Genius inventor Riri Williams returns to Chicago where she meets Parker Robbins, a.k.a. 'The Hood'.' Both the name of the show and the trailers suggest that Williams will take another crack at making a power armour - and take on the mantle of Ironheart. What time is Ironheart out on Disney Plus? The latest Marvel show is set to premiere on streaming tomorrow (June 25) in the UK and today (June 24) for US audiences. Three episodes will be released this week - with three more on July 1/ 2. Following in the footsteps of Daredevil: Born Again, Ironheart will drop episodes at a prime time for American audiences - which is bad news for fans in other parts of the world. The three episodes out this week will be released at 9pm ET/ 6pm PT - which due to time differences is 2am GMT/ 3am CEST. Advertisement Hide Ad Advertisement Hide Ad It means that if you live in the UK or Europe, you may have to dodge spoilers when you wake up on release date. When is the next episode of Ironheart out? The miniseries is being released as a two week event - which is a twist on previous Marvel Disney Plus drops. Other shows have either landed all in one go or across multiple weeks. The first three episodes of Ironheart will be released on June 24/25 and the final three will follow on July 1/ 2. The miniseries will have six episodes in total. Have you got a story you want to share with our readers? You can now send it to us online via YourWorld at . It's free to use and, once checked, your story will appear on our website and, space allowing, in our newspapers.
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Business Standard
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Business Standard
Marvel's Ironheart kicks off with a bang: Where to watch the new series
Marvel Studios is back with another exciting series, Ironheart, and fans couldn't be more thrilled. The show's first episode dropped on June 24, introducing viewers to Riri Williams – a young, genius inventor and successor to Iron Man's legacy. Who is Ironheart? The series revolves around Riri Williams played by Dominique Thorne, a brilliant 19-year-old MIT student who builds her own advanced suit of armor, rivalling Tony Stark's Iron Man tech. First introduced in Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Riri now gets her own standalone storyline through this six-part series. Ironheart also features Anthony Ramos as Parker Robbins, also known as The Hood, a character who introduces a supernatural angle to the show's plot. Other cast members include Lyric Ross, Alden Ehrenreich, Regan Aliyah, Manny Montana, Matthew Elam, and Anji White. Marvel Ironheart: When and where to watch The first batch—Episodes 1 to 3—premiered on June 24, 2025, and is now streaming on JioHotstar. The remaining episodes, 4 to 6, will drop just a week later on July 1, 2025. This two-part release approach gives fans the flexibility to enjoy the show in two sittings, while also helping maintain buzz and momentum. What to expect? The show blends themes of science, identity, and legacy. Viewers will see Riri navigate college life while also stepping into the shoes of a superhero—armed with a suit she built herself. Expect a mix of high-stakes action, emotional depth, and Marvel-style storytelling. Ironheart plays a key role in Marvel's Phase 5 slate and could pave the way for future crossovers. With Iron Man gone, Riri Williams' journey could redefine what it means to be a hero in today's world—especially as Marvel continues to introduce younger, more diverse characters to its cinematic universe. Whether you're a longtime Marvel fan or new to the franchise, Ironheart promises fresh storytelling, powerful performances, and tech-driven thrills. With Part 1 already live, now's the perfect time to dive in and meet Marvel's newest genius hero.
New York Times
25-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Times
‘Ironheart' Review: Marvel Follows Suit
Marvel Studios tries to give some order to its oozing lava flow of movies and television shows by dividing them into 'phases.' These divisions seem to be determined simply by the calendar rather than by anything happening onscreen. We are currently in Phase 5 — six features, eight series — and it has been defined less by themes or story arcs than by the odor of desperation coming off dreary films like 'Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania' and 'The Marvels.' Phase 5 ends with the release of 'Ironheart,' a series about the young tech genius Riri Williams, who was introduced back in Phase 4 in 'Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.' (Three of six episodes premiere on Tuesday, on Disney+.) If you're still hanging on with Marvel, this isn't the one that will make you give up; it's a respectable piece of work. But it's not going to revive anyone's flagging interest. 'Ironheart' opens with Riri (Dominique Thorne) back in school at M.I.T., her Wakanda adventures in the past. She is obsessed with building her own Iron Man-inspired armored suit, telling skeptical teachers that it will be a boon for first responders, but she's forced to crowdsource funds by doing other students' projects for them. When M.I.T. loses patience and kicks her out, she heads home to the show's setting, working-class Chicago. Her determination to find the money needed to perfect the suit brings her into contact with a criminal gang led by a man (played by Anthony Ramos of 'Hamilton' and 'In the Heights') whose hooded cloak gives him supernatural powers. As Riri at first abets the gang in its elaborate capers and then turns against it, the usual array of Marvel elements is on offer. Action is lower in the mix than you might expect for a show built around a battle suit, and the fights and chases are not very imaginative, though the imperfections of Riri's nuclear-powered suit allow for Iron Man-style physical comedy. Fan service is prominent — the back story of the hooded cloak's powers involves the introduction of characters from various Marvel mythologies. Spoiler consciousness prevents revealing who some cast members, like Sacha Baron Cohen, are playing; one addition that has been made public is the magician and Doctor Strange associate Zelma Stanton (Regan Aliyah). Want all of The Times? Subscribe.
