Telefónica Tech has entered into a collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its cybersecurity services by incorporating Microsoft’s AI tools. This partnership aims to provide customers with proactive, integrated, and automated real-time security management.
AI and Machine Learning (ML) are transforming VoIP, enhancing communication efficiency and cost-effectiveness. This integration offers features like real-time call quality optimization, personalized user experiences, and advanced IVR systems. AI-powered analytics unlock valuable insights and improve security. The future holds seamless IoT connectivity and a redefined way we connect through VoIP.
his week, the University of Bristol has powered up Isambard-AI, the UK’s fastest and most potent supercomputer, following a £225 million investment announced by the government last March. Built by Hewlett Packard Enterprise, Isambard-AI boasts over 5,000 NVIDIA superchips, enabling it to execute a staggering 200 quadrillion calculations per second. Officially named the AI Research Resource (AIRR), this supercomputer surpasses its predecessor by a factor of ten in computational power, aiming to support critical AI technology development.
South Korean telecommunications giant SK Telecom has secured approval from the International Telecommunication Union’s Telecommunication Standardization Sector (ITU-T) for its proposal to standardize technology for AI data centers. This development marks a significant step forward in establishing international norms for AI-related technologies in data centers.
Ooma, Inc., a leading communications platform, has introduced its AirDial® service in Canada, providing a crucial solution for businesses affected by the phase-out of Plain Old Telephone Service (POTS) across the country. The move comes as major Canadian providers like Bell Canada and TELUS are set to decommission their copper networks, marking the rapid decline of POTS nationwide. This “copper sunset” poses challenges for businesses reliant on POTS for critical equipment such as fire alarms, elevators, and building entry systems.
UK-based autonomous vehicle startup Wayve has announced a significant investment of $1.05 billion aimed at advancing its development of self-driving cars powered by artificial intelligence (AI). The funding round was led by SoftBank, a Japanese multinational conglomerate, with substantial contributions from tech giants Nvidia and Microsoft.
Apple is venturing into the realm of artificial intelligence (AI) processing chips for data centers, as reported by the Wall Street Journal. This move positions Apple in direct competition with industry peers like Google and Amazon, which have already heavily invested in AI chip technology.
The recent unveiling of Llama 3, Meta Platforms Inc.’s latest AI model, has stirred significant enthusiasm among technology and AI influencers. This launch on the ‘X’ platform has sparked discussions about democratizing AI, with a notable surge in conversations during the third week of April, according to GlobalData’s Social Media Analytics Platform.
Matthew Riley, the CEO of Daisy Group, a leading UK IT services company, is reportedly on the brink of finalizing a merger deal with Wavenet, a communication and technology solutions provider based in the UK. According to sources disclosed to Sky News, the merger is in its final stages.
The move towards net neutrality took a noteworthy leap after a unanimous vote at the FCC session. This progressive policy asserts an equal playing field for all web content by banning ISPs from blocking or charging premiums for site delivery.
