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Intel’s recent move to reinstate free coffee and tea for its workforce, following the layoff of 15,000 employees, has sparked a wave of reactions and critical reflections, especially within the channel partner community. Seen by some as a morale booster, and by others as an “out-of-touch” gesture, the initiative reflects Intel’s broader $10 billion cost-cutting efforts as it faces pressure …

AWS (Amazon Web Services) has announced the appointment of Sandeep Dutta as the new President for AWS India and South Asia, effective from November 4, 2024. This strategic addition comes as AWS reinforces its commitment to empowering businesses, governments, and communities in India to achieve their digital transformation goals. Jaime Valles, Vice President of AWS for Asia-Pacific and Japan, shared …

Broadcom Inc. announced key developments in its VeloCloud product line, unveiling the VeloRAIN architecture, new VeloCloud Edge appliances, and the Titan partner program aimed at supporting managed service providers (MSPs). These advancements are designed to meet the increasing demands of AI and other complex workloads in distributed environments. The launch includes: VeloRAIN Architecture: This AI/ML-enabled framework is crafted to enhance the …

Vertiv has unveiled a comprehensive 7MW reference architecture for the NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 platform. This co-developed architecture enables enterprises to upgrade traditional data centers into high-efficiency AI factories, designed specifically for supporting advanced AI applications across various industries. The platform, which can support up to 132kW per rack, leverages a liquid-cooled, rack-scale design to streamline deployment, enhance performance, and improve …

Amadeus announced a strengthened distribution agreement with United Airlines, allowing the Chicago-based airline to offer a diverse array of content through the Amadeus Travel Platform. This partnership incorporates both New Distribution Capability (NDC) and EDIFACT content, equipping travel sellers with an extensive selection of flights and fares, thereby enabling them to create personalized travel experiences that consumers increasingly desire through …

UiPath (NYSE: PATH), a leading provider of enterprise automation and AI software, unveiled its new vision focused on the next phase of enterprise automation—agentic automation. Recognized for its cutting-edge robotic process automation (RPA) technology, UiPath is enhancing customer automation experiences through agentic automation. This innovative approach merges AI agents, robots, people, and models, facilitating comprehensive AI transformation across organizations. The …

Salesforce, the leading AI CRM (NYSE: CRM), has announced a strategic partnership with Tata Consumer Products Limited (TCPL), a prominent fast-moving consumer goods company, to accelerate its digital transformation. This collaboration introduces a next-generation Go-To-Market (GTM) platform that significantly enhances TCPL’s sales and distribution operations. By implementing Salesforce Sales Cloud, Service Cloud, Platform, and Mulesoft, TCPL aims to become a …

As the integration of IT and operational technology (OT) continues to evolve alongside digital transformations in OT, new opportunities for innovation and efficiency in Industrial Automation and Control Systems are emerging. However, these advancements also increase the potential for cyberattacks, making it essential to enhance security measures for OT environments. In response to this need, Palo Alto Networks (NASDAQ: PANW), …

Yotta Data Services has introduced six advanced AI platform services within its Shakti Cloud platform at the NVIDIA AI Summit in Mumbai, leveraging NVIDIA NIM microservices to foster AI innovation across industries. This suite is designed to make AI accessible, cost-effective, and scalable, enabling businesses, researchers, and educational institutions to leverage powerful AI capabilities without high overhead costs. Yotta’s offerings, …

ServiceNow has expanded its partnership with NVIDIA to speed up enterprise adoption of Agentic AI, aiming to integrate native AI agents within the ServiceNow platform using NVIDIA’s NIM Agent Blueprints. This collaboration allows businesses to harness AI-driven solutions across diverse industries, unlocking new levels of productivity and efficiency. The companies will co-develop AI agent use cases, leveraging six years of …