Microsoft is set to transform South Africa’s digital landscape with a $298.6 million investment in cloud and AI infrastructure. This strategic expansion will boost Azure services, catering to diverse organizations. From startups to multinationals, enhanced productivity awaits.
CoreWeave’s strategic partnership with OpenAI marks a pivotal moment in AI infrastructure. By enhancing OpenAI’s compute capacity, CoreWeave bolsters model training and deployment, echoing its commitment to cutting-edge AI solutions.
The latest GSMA report indicates limited progress by hyperscalers like AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud in embracing the Open Gateway initiative for mobile networks. Telecom vendors such as Ericsson and Nokia are advancing API initiatives.
Cirata’s Data Migrator 3.0 revolutionizes data management, providing enhanced interoperability, automation, and security. With improvements like Apache Iceberg and Databricks Delta Lake support, it simplifies data transformation across platforms.
NASA’s collaboration with Microsoft aims to revolutionize access to earth science data through Earth Copilot, a tool leveraging AI for seamless data inquiry. Built on Microsoft’s Azure, Earth Copilot simplifies complex satellite data access, enabling user-friendly and natural language queries, transforming research, policy-making, and education.
Siemens’ new Industrial Copilot, a generative AI tool for automation engineers, enhances productivity and addresses labor shortages with on-premises deployment for added security. Adopted by ThyssenKrupp, it aids in code generation, error resolution, and multimodal data analysis.
Korea Telecom has partnered with Microsoft in a groundbreaking AI collaboration set to transform South Korea’s digital landscape. Over five years, AI-powered solutions will revolutionize finance, healthcare, and education. Leveraging KT’s data, they will develop localized AI models using OpenAI’s GPT-4o, enhancing both consumer and enterprise services.
Alkira has expanded its Network Infrastructure as a Service platform to the Google Cloud Marketplace, building on its existing presence in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Microsoft Azure. This move enhances businesses’ ability to connect users and applications across cloud environments without complex configurations. Deployed within GCP, Alkira offers advanced networking, robust security, and streamlined procurement.
Vodafone has expanded its strategic partnership with Microsoft, integrating Microsoft 365 Copilot AI across 68,000 employees to boost productivity and digital efficiency. Incorporating generative AI into various business areas will streamline tasks, allowing employees to focus on more creative endeavors.
Veeam Software has launched Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365 v8, offering enhanced data resilience and immutability features to ensure data integrity and security. With immutable backups and new support options, Veeam continues to lead in providing comprehensive protection for Microsoft 365 environments.
