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Technology giants Intel and AMD are investing heavily in artificial intelligence (AI) with the launch of their latest AI processors, aiming to challenge Nvidia’s H100’s market dominance in the growing AI sector. These processors are tailored to accelerate complex AI tasks like machine learning and natural language processing. Intel’s Gaudi3 chip, set to debut later this year, targets generative AI …

The survey, which engaged with 2045 IT leaders and nearly 1,000 channel partners worldwide, explored key considerations of security partners. The partners, spanning resellers, MSPs, agents, and master agents across the Americas (33%), EMEA (26%), and APAC (41%), provided valuable insights into the channel industry. Contrary to the assumption that financial factors dominate, the survey revealed that bringing a product …

NTT Ltd. has declared the initiation of its recently established data center campus, Noida 2, along with the unveiling of its inaugural data center. Encompassing a vast six-acre expanse, the campus is designed to accommodate a planned capacity of 52.8 MW critical IT load, spread across two data centers. Located in Noida’s data center corridor within the Delhi National Capital …

Vertiv, a global provider of digital infrastructure solutions, has bolstered its commitment to India’s flourishing data center industry by unveiling a new manufacturing facility in Chakan, Pune. This move is aligned with Vertiv’s support for the Make in India initiative, reinforcing its dedication to the country’s data center ecosystem. The facility, spanning 210,000 square feet, joins Vertiv’s existing manufacturing plants …

The Indian IT sector is gearing up for a significant hiring surge, with expectations set at a robust 12-15% increase in the calendar year 2024, as projected by NLB Services. The journey through 2023 presented a dynamic hiring landscape, marked by a dip in overall intent to hire from 51% in Q2 FY22 to 36% by Q2 FY23. The IT …

HFCL has secured a monumental order worth Rs. 1,127 Crore from Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL). This landmark deal is set to revolutionize BSNL’s Optical Transport Network (OTN) infrastructure on a pan-India scale. Amidst the impending era of 5G networks and surging demand for widespread broadband connectivity, Communication Service Providers face the crucial challenge of reinforcing backhaul transport to support …

Tata Tele Business Services (TTBS) has elevated its Smartflo UCaaS (Unified Communication as a Service) voice solution, integrated with Microsoft Teams, by introducing support for the Operator Connect platform for Microsoft Teams Phone. This strategic enhancement takes the Smartflo UCaaS to new heights, offering customers the ability to seamlessly connect their telephone numbers on the Public Switched Telephone Network (PSTN) …

Samsung has introduced its second generation of OLED gaming monitors, showcasing three models: G95SD, G80SD, and G60SD, at the upcoming CES 2024 trade show in Las Vegas. These monitors are equipped with groundbreaking OLED Glare-Free Technology, a first in gaming screens, minimizing reflections from daylight and ambient light for an immersive experience regardless of viewing angles. The displays boast dynamic …

In a collaborative effort, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI) and SEQRITE have unveiled the India Cyber Threat Report 2023 at the 18th edition of the nasscom-DSCI Annual Information Security Summit 2023. The report, a first-of-its-kind initiative tailored for the Indian cybersecurity landscape, was officially launched by Shri S. Krishnan, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Ashwani Lohani, …

Hitachi Vantara, the data storage, infrastructure, and hybrid cloud management subsidiary of Hitachi, Ltd., has partnered with Google Cloud to launch a new hybrid solution called Hitachi Unified Compute Platform (UCP) for GKE Enterprise. This integrated platform combines the flexible cloud infrastructure of Hitachi UCP with the versatility and scalability of Google Distributed Cloud Virtual (GDCV). The solution can deploy …