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Global AI Summit 2024 continued to transform data and AI landscape on final day

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Friday, September 13, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) closed today, after a series high profile collaborations poised to drive AI innovation and growth.

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  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) closed today, after a series high profile collaborations poised to drive AI innovation and growth.
  • Hosted by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), GAIN has brought together AI experts and business leaders from across the globe.
  • The final day also focused on AI and education, with dedicated sessions on personalized learning with generative AI, as well as a discussion on how we bridge the innovation gap between academia and industry.
  • This will be achieved through several collaborative initiatives, including workshops and comprehensive training programs that provide professional certifications in data and AI.

Global AI Summit 2024 continued to transform data and AI landscape on final day

Retrieved on: 
Friday, September 13, 2024

RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) closed today, after a series high profile collaborations poised to drive AI innovation and growth.

Key Points: 
  • RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Sept. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- The third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN) closed today, after a series high profile collaborations poised to drive AI innovation and growth.
  • Hosted by the Saudi Data and AI Authority (SDAIA), GAIN has brought together AI experts and business leaders from across the globe.
  • The final day also focused on AI and education, with dedicated sessions on personalized learning with generative AI, as well as a discussion on how we bridge the innovation gap between academia and industry.
  • This will be achieved through several collaborative initiatives, including workshops and comprehensive training programs that provide professional certifications in data and AI.

OnX Unveils New Generative AI Accelerator Services Offering

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Comprehensive solution includes Copilot for Microsoft 365, which is fully activated through OnX's AI Accelerator services to drive successful adoption and business transformation.

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  • The solution capitalizes on OnX's AI Accelerator services, a suite of consulting and professional services offerings that securely integrates corporate information with generative AI's conversational intelligence to forge a new era of business operations.
  • OnX's AI Accelerator services deliver seamless, easy-to-deploy generative AI solutions that can harness the power of Copilot for Microsoft 365 as well as other solutions, such as Microsoft Fabric and Microsoft Azure AI.
  • Additional AI tools and platforms will be added to the AI Accelerator services portfolio in the coming months.
  • "We are thrilled to announce the launch of our new services focused on generative AI and large language models.

Redpanda Adds AI Integrations and Cloud Availability to Redpanda Connect; Unveils Vision for R1, the Multimodal Streaming Data Engine

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Redpanda, the all-in-one streaming data platform, announced new bolstered AI integrations available within Redpanda Connect.

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  • Redpanda, the all-in-one streaming data platform, announced new bolstered AI integrations available within Redpanda Connect.
  • Redpanda Connect also now offers GPU clusters on GCP for high-performance AI workloads.
  • The new AI connectors are available on all major cloud providers: AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure.
  • “We are committed to helping developers simplify how they build real-time applications by unveiling our vision for Redpanda R1.

Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways Now Available on Microsoft Azure and AWS with Enhanced Global Coverage

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Kong Inc., a leading developer of cloud API technologies, today announced the global expansion of its Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways. Now available on Microsoft Azure, along with newly expanded regional support on Amazon Web Services (AWS), this service enables organizations to deploy fully featured Kong Gateways with ease, enhancing scalability, security, and performance across 24 global regions.

Key Points: 
  • With Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways, businesses can overcome these challenges.
  • Key benefits of Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways include:
    Fastest Time to Value: Deploy fully managed Kong API gateway infrastructure on Azure and AWS with just a few clicks.
  • Enhanced Security and Performance: Running on dedicated single-tenant cloud infrastructure, Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways provide robust security with private networking options on both Azure and AWS.
  • For more on Kong Konnect Dedicated Cloud Gateways, please visit: https://konghq.com/products/kong-konnect/features/dedicated-cloud-gateways

SDAIA and Microsoft to Establish Center of Excellence to Drive AI Transformation and Innovation

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

The agreement was formalized during the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN 2024) being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement was formalized during the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN 2024) being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
  • The MoU, signed by Dr. Yaser bin Mohammed Alonaizan, CEO of the National Center for AI (NCAI) at SDAIA, and Turki Badhris, President of Microsoft Arabia, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two parties in several key areas.
  • This includes the development of a joint Center of Excellence dedicated to accelerating innovation in the field of Generative AI, with a special focus on Arabic Large Language Models.
  • The partnership will also encompass the establishment of the Microsoft AI Academy in collaboration with the SDAIA Academy.

SDAIA and Microsoft to Establish Center of Excellence to Drive AI Transformation and Innovation

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 12, 2024

The agreement was formalized during the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN 2024) being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.

Key Points: 
  • The agreement was formalized during the third edition of the Global AI Summit (GAIN 2024) being held at the King Abdulaziz International Conference Center in Riyadh.
  • The MoU, signed by Dr. Yaser bin Mohammed Alonaizan, CEO of the National Center for AI (NCAI) at SDAIA, and Turki Badhris, President of Microsoft Arabia, aims to establish a comprehensive framework for collaboration between the two parties in several key areas.
  • This includes the development of a joint Center of Excellence dedicated to accelerating innovation in the field of Generative AI, with a special focus on Arabic Large Language Models.
  • The partnership will also encompass the establishment of the Microsoft AI Academy in collaboration with the SDAIA Academy.

Transport for Wales makes Hitachi its "Mobility as a Service" partner

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

Applying knowledge and experiencefrom Japan's rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system includes all public transport, bikes, e- scooters and demand-based solutions.

Key Points: 
  • Applying knowledge and experiencefrom Japan's rail network, Hitachi will create multimodal booking system includes all public transport, bikes, e- scooters and demand-based solutions.
  • By making public transport more accessible and user-friendly, Hitachi can help increase sustainable travel in Wales."
  • The acquisition has enabled Hitachi Rail to expand its product and technology portfolio, including enhancing its expertise in delivering smart mobility solutions.
  • On 24-27 September, Hitachi Rail will exhibit a range of its smart mobility solutions at the global rail exhibition, InnoTrans in Berlin.

NTT TechnoCross Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year Award for Leading Innovation in Japanese Privileged Access Management Solutions

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Thursday, September 12, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Japanese PAM industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NTT TechnoCross with the 2024 Company of the Year award. NTT TechnoCross, a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), provides disruptive PAM solutions tailored to the unique demands of Japanese businesses that integrate advanced technologies with local business practices to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • NTT TechnoCross excels in developing innovative privileged access management (PAM) solutions tailored for the Japanese market, combining ease of use with robust security features.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 11, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Japanese PAM industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NTT TechnoCross with the 2024 Company of the Year award.
  • NTT TechnoCross stands out in the Japanese PAM industry by offering a sophisticated solution, iDoperation, that addresses the ever-evolving needs of modern IT infrastructures.
  • NTT TechnoCross offers on-premises and cloud-based PAM solutions that allow organizations to manage privileged access in hybrid environments.

NTT TechnoCross Recognized with Frost & Sullivan's 2024 Company of the Year Award for Leading Innovation in Japanese Privileged Access Management Solutions

Retrieved on: 
Thursday, September 12, 2024

SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Japanese PAM industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NTT TechnoCross with the 2024 Company of the Year award. NTT TechnoCross, a subsidiary of Nippon Telegraph and Telephone Corporation (NTT), provides disruptive PAM solutions tailored to the unique demands of Japanese businesses that integrate advanced technologies with local business practices to ensure regulatory compliance and operational efficiency.

Key Points: 
  • NTT TechnoCross excels in developing innovative privileged access management (PAM) solutions tailored for the Japanese market, combining ease of use with robust security features.
  • SAN ANTONIO, Sept. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Frost & Sullivan recently researched the Japanese PAM industry and, based on its findings, recognizes NTT TechnoCross with the 2024 Company of the Year award.
  • NTT TechnoCross stands out in the Japanese PAM industry by offering a sophisticated solution, iDoperation, that addresses the ever-evolving needs of modern IT infrastructures.
  • NTT TechnoCross offers on-premises and cloud-based PAM solutions that allow organizations to manage privileged access in hybrid environments.