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Nokia to Upgrade Maxis Data Centers with AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure

Nokia to Upgrade Maxis Data Centers with AI-Enabled Cloud Infrastructure

Espoo, Finland – Nokia has unveiled a strategic collaboration with Maxis, the first in upgrading the data center infrastructure of the Malaysian telecom provider. The upgrade will enable next-generation connectivity, scalability, and automation, thus strengthening Maxis’ digital transformation towards the fast-growing Southeast Asian market. The deployment consists of Nokia 7220 Interconnect Router (IXR) datacenter switches and Event-Driven Automation (EDA) platform, simplifying network operations as well as automating workloads and ensuring secure scalability for Maxis. Together with a built-in AI service and hyperscale connectivity, these further pave the way toward creating the robust foundation needed for some cloud-based and hyperscale connectivity. […]

Paratek Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results in Phase 2b Omadacycline Trial for NTM Abscessus

Paratek Pharmaceuticals Reports Positive Results in Phase 2b Omadacycline Trial for NTM Abscessus

November 8, 2024, Boston, MA – Paratek Pharmaceuticals, Inc. has made a significant announcement regarding positive topline results achieved in its Phase 2b trial assessing the effectiveness of oral omadacycline in treating patients with Nontuberculous Mycobacterial abscessus pulmonary disease. This study marks the first placebo-controlled trial focused on NTM abscessus, a challenging infection that is often resistant to treatment. The 12 weeks study was conducted on 66 subjects where 41 were given omadacycline and 25 a placebo. Omadacycline treated patients demonstrated improvement in both symptom and microbiological outcomes. “The results from this first-ever placebo-controlled trial in MABc patients are exciting […]

Marvell & Meta Reveal Custom NIC to Transform Data Center Efficiency At OCP 2024

Marvell & Meta Reveal Custom NIC to Transform Data Center Efficiency At OCP 2024

SANTA CLARA, Calif. – October 14, 2024 – 2024 OCP Global Summit – The collaboration between Marvell Technology, Inc. and Meta, has led to the development of a particular 5nm Ethernet Network Interface Controller named FBNIC. Making its debut at the 2024 OCP Global Summit, held in Santa Clara, California this product was particularly intended to improve the efficiency of data centers in terms of performance and operations. “The future of large-scale, data center computing will increasingly revolve around optimizing semiconductors and other components for specific applications and cloud infrastructure architectures,” said Raghib Hussain, President of Products and Technologies at […]

Google Launches $2 Billion Data Center Project in Malaysia

Google Launches $2 Billion Data Center Project in Malaysia

Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia – 1 October 2024-The tech giant has turned the sod on the construction of a $2 billion data center and cloud region in Malaysia which reflects its strategy of further advances on the expansion of the company. This new structure is expected to be an important part of the country’s infrastructure in relation to cloud services and enhanced data management as well as environmental sustainability policies, considering the level of the cloud economy in Malaysia. This project planned in Johor state complements Google’s plan to expand further into Southeast Asia which has been undergoing rapid digitalization. With […]

Productsup Connect Aims To Give Businesses Full Control Over Product Data

Productsup Connect to Revolutionize Business Control Over Product Data

Berlin – 30th September 2024 – Productsup has launched a new developer program, Productsup Connect, aimed at giving businesses full control and autonomy over their product data workflows and integrations. The program will allow users to develop, modify and scale their integrations on Productsup’s Product-to-Consumer platform, giving them the agility needed to operate in today’s data-driven commerce landscape. The program will give business users access to resources that reduce the reliance on third-party data while allowing them to effectively import, customize, and syndicate their product data across multiple marketing and commerce channels. This move will not only give users complete […]

Gingko Bioworks AI

Can Ginkgo’s Latest Offering Bridge The Age-Old Data Gap In Biotech?

Biotechnology leader Ginkgo Bioworks announces a new platform, Ginkgo Datapoints, designed to provide large-scale, high-quality biological datasets to train AI models. It aims to address the industry’s critical need for high-quality training data in biotechnology and drug discovery. Ginkgo Datapoints offers customizable datasets with volume-based pricing and advanced automation that will allow biotech businesses to conduct research with faster turnaround times using its advanced AI models. However, can it address the age-old challenges of data availability and quality that have plagued the biotech industry? The ground-breaking platform Ginkgo Datapoints, developed by Ginkgo Bioworks, was announced today, promising to be a […]

Fivetran Hybrid Deployment Announcement

Can Fivetran’s New Offering Be A Winner For Regulated Industries?

Leading data migration business Fivetran introduces Hybrid Deployment, a comprehensive data management solution that allows businesses to unify and seamlessly move their enterprise data while maintaining control and compliance over sensitive records. The solution will enable businesses to build custom data pipelines to efficiently centralize data across clouds and legacy databases. While Fivetran’s CEO says the solution “opens up entirely new possibilities for businesses of all sizes,” its success banks on significant adoption from businesses in data-critical industries such as healthcare, life sciences and financial services. Fivetran, a popular name in the data movement vertical, announced a new offering, Hybrid […]

Accenture Secures $190M State Department Contract for Data Engineering

Accenture Secures $190M State Department Contract for Data Engineering

  Accenture has been awarded a $190 million contract by the U.S. Department of State, marking a significant win in the tech industry. The contract focuses on data and systems engineering, enabling Accenture to bolster the department’s IT infrastructure and streamline complex data processes. This deal reflects the company’s strong position in federal technology services and its ongoing commitment to enhancing government operations through innovation. Accenture’s role will not only improve existing systems but will also contribute to more efficient and secure data management. In its latest bid, Accenture has proved its competition by securing a lofty contract worth $190 […]

Unlock Seamless Cloud Data Migration with EPAM's Expert Solutions

Unlock Seamless Cloud Data Migration with EPAM’s Expert Solutions

  Cloud data migration is a challenging but essential process for modern businesses, requiring precision and expertise. EPAM Systems, a global leader in digital transformation, offers expert solutions that simplify this complex task, ensuring a smooth transition to the cloud. The first and most crucial move a company can make in leveraging the cloud is to migrate data to it. Nevertheless, this process is often full of challenges, including—but not limited to—concerns about data safety, incompatible issues, and risks associated with downtime. EPAM Systems, an acknowledged leader in digital transformation, specifically addresses these difficulties through its comprehensive cloud data migration […]

Unlocking Industrial Potential Cisco and Rockwell's APAC Partnership

Unlocking Industrial Potential: Cisco and Rockwell’s APAC Partnership

Cisco and Rockwell Automation have joined forces to drive industrial automation across the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China (APJC) region. This collaboration will integrate advanced automation, secure networking, and digital skill development, promising significant advancements for manufacturers. In The Post: The industrial sector in APJC is on the verge of a digital transformation following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) by Cisco, a global networking and security leader, and Rockwell Automation, a leading company in industrial automation. This move will help to improve manufacturing operations; improve sustainability as well as strengthen industrial network security. By incorporating their […]