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NetApp has announced new integrated solutions combining its intelligent data infrastructure with NVIDIA’s AI software to redefine enterprise retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and fuel advanced agentic AI applications. NetApp’s ONTAP data infrastructure, along with NVIDIA NeMo Retriever and NIM microservices, will enable enterprises to harness vast amounts of data across hybrid cloud environments to accelerate AI-driven innovation. The collaboration enhances …

Sophos, a leading global cybersecurity firm, has revealed that ransomware attacks on healthcare organizations have reached their highest level in four years. According to the “State of Ransomware in Healthcare 2024” report, two-thirds (67%) of healthcare institutions experienced ransomware attacks in the past year, a significant rise from 60% in 2023. This increase is in contrast to the overall decline …

F5 and NetApp have announced an expanded partnership aimed at accelerating and simplifying enterprise AI deployments through secure multicloud networking and advanced data management solutions. The collaboration integrates F5’s Distributed Cloud Services with NetApp’s data management technology to enhance the deployment of large language models (LLMs) across hybrid cloud environments. This partnership enables enterprises to implement Retrieval Augmented Generation (RAG) …

CrowdStrike has been named a Leader in Forrester’s Q3 2024 report on Attack Surface Management Solutions, ranking highest in the Current Offering category and earning the top score in Market Presence. The recognition highlights CrowdStrike Falcon® as a preferred choice for consolidating cybersecurity tools, replacing fragmented solutions with the platform’s integrated approach through CrowdStrike Falcon® Exposure Management. CrowdStrike Falcon® Exposure …

Informatica (NYSE: INFA), a leader in AI-powered cloud data management, has marked the 20th anniversary of its research and development center, iLabs, in Bangalore. Established in 2003, iLabs is the company’s largest global R&D hub, employing nearly half of Informatica’s 5,000 workforce across Bangalore, Hyderabad, and Chennai. The center encompasses various business units, including product development and customer success. iLabs …

HFCL Limited, a prominent Indian technology company known for its telecommunications and defence solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with General Atomics Aeronautical Systems Incorporated (GA-ASI). This collaboration will see HFCL developing and supplying essential sub-systems for GA-ASI’s advanced Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS), marking a significant step in HFCL’s role in the sophisticated UAV sector. The partnership aims to enhance …

Spectrum Instrumentation has introduced the 96xx series of Direct Digital Synthesis (DDS) generators, creating a new category in its product lineup. These innovative generators enable engineers and scientists to generate and independently control multi-tone sine signals with up to 50 carriers on a single output channel. They deliver high-purity signals across a broad frequency range, reaching up to 200 MHz, …

Kore.ai, a leader in enterprise generative and conversational AI, has unveiled RecruitAssist, a sophisticated AI recruitment tool aimed at helping hiring teams make faster, smarter, and more equitable decisions. Recruiters today face significant challenges, such as the difficulty in identifying qualified candidates among a surge of AI-enhanced resumes. Common issues like scheduling conflicts and slow feedback can lead to delays …

CrowdStrike has announced its designation as a Leader in the 2024 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Endpoint Protection Platforms (EPP), marking the fifth consecutive year it has received this recognition. For the second time, CrowdStrike was rated highest for its Ability to Execute and positioned furthest for Completeness of Vision among all vendors evaluated. The CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform is noted …

According to Canalys, PC shipments in the United States (excluding tablets) rose by 4% year-on-year to 18.9 million units in Q2 2024, driven by strong demand for notebooks, which grew over 5%. Following a robust first half of 2024, total PC shipments are expected to increase by 6%, re aching just under 70 million units in 2024, with a similar …