The Linux Foundation-led Ultra Ethernet Consortium brings AMD, Arista, Broadcom, and others together to refine ethernet architecture, addressing the escalating network requirements of AI and high-performance computing. Pledging to enhance ethernet performance, the alliance will leverage ethernet’s adaptability, ensuring scalability and cost-effectiveness for diverse workloads. Aiming for a holistic tune-up rather than a complete overhaul, consortium endeavours will encompass detailed protocols, signaling mechanisms, and software solutions.
Global IT spending is projected to reach an impressive $4.7 trillion by 2023, a significant portion of this being credited to the 14.5% increase in software spending. Interestingly, Gartner highlights that generative AI, despite its transformative potential, doesn’t significantly impact current IT spending. Embraced slowly via upgrades to existing systems, generative AI isn’t seen as a disruptive, but as an added benefit. Moreover, the rise in software expenditure aligns with organizations aiming for operational efficiency, often through resources like ERP and CRM applications.
Global cloud communications platform Infobip has unveiled its groundbreaking product, Experiences, a generative AI-powered journey builder that empowers businesses to engage customers, foster loyalty, and accelerate growth. This innovative no-code platform offers organizations a comprehensive library of AI-powered journey templates tailored to their unique business needs, spanning from onboarding and engagement to retention and loyalty.
Telecom alliance Alaian is partnering with chip manufacturer Qualcomm to empower start-ups specializing in Extended Reality (XR). The alliance, comprising of seven telecom giants along with towerco Cellnex, targets initiatives involving metaverse, virtual platforms, and various services or applications from all over the globe. Despite a lukewarm response to the metaverse and the disappearance of mixed reality from the limelight, the conglomerate remains optimistic. Future XR experiences can greatly benefit from the expertise and resources provided by co-operating with Qualcomm.
A recent survey unveils how, despite potential risks, most industries, particularly telecommunication firms are embracing generative AI’s benefits. Interestingly, even traditionally cautious sectors, like aerospace and defence show a strong inclination towards AI’s adoption. Yet, as AI integration requires extensive investment in staff skill development, emerging corporate roles like AI auditors or ethicists are anticipated.
Microsoft and Salesforce have emerged as leaders in the low-code space for their integration of generative AI, according to a report by GlobalData, a prominent data and analytics…
