Cisco Enhances Webex Teams as Unified App Cisco is introducing a series of updates to its collaboration solution Webex Teams. At the Cisco Partner Summit in Las Vegas, the company announced new products and features that include new desktop and room video conferencing systems, as well as more options to integrate calling and third-party PBXes into the Webex platform. These updates are designed to reinforce Cisco’s single platform approach to delivering consistent experience across all types of enterprise communications workloads running on any type of device. Read more at: https://tinyurl.com/y63uhdqm Microsoft and Nokia accelerate Industry 4.0 Microsoft and Nokia have joined hands to accelerate transformation and innovation across industries with cloud, Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Internet of Things (IoT). “Bringing together Microsoft’s expertise in intelligent cloud solutions and Nokia’s strength in building business and mission-critical networks will unlock new connectivity and automation scenarios,” said Jason Zander, Executive Vice President at…
According to the most recent report from Canalys Cloud Channels Analysis, the worldwide spending on cloud infrastructure services has increased by more than one third (37.6%) year-on-year, soaring to USD 26.3 billion in the second quarter of 2019. The ranking of the leading cloud service providers remains unchanged, with Amazon Web Services (AWS) dominating at 36.1 percent growth, with revenue of over USD 8.3 billion, and a total market share of 31.5 percent. Microsoft Azure comes second with its sales growing by 63.6 percent to just under USD 5 billion, increasing its marketing share to 18.1 percent. In third place is Google Cloud with a 9.5 percent market share, followed by Alibaba Cloud in the fourth position. In total, cloud infrastructure revenue grew by USD 7.2 billion compared to a year ago, and the current expansion marks “the biggest ever quarterly increase in terms of value, highlighting the continued robust…
The American chipset manufacturer Nvidia is rolling out its EGX platform to bring real-time artificial intelligence (AI) to the edge of the network. Nvidia EGX is an accelerated computing platform, which boasts low-latency AI that enables companies to perceive, understand and act in real time on continuous streaming data between 5G base stations, warehouses, retail stores, factories and beyond. AI computing will occur at the edge of the network, where sensors collect data before it is sent to cloud-connected data centers. This platform is expected to satisfy the increasing demand for AI applications to assist numerous devices streaming continuous raw sensor data and is designed for high-throughput AI at the edge where data is primarily sourced to achieve instantaneous and guaranteed response times while reducing bandwidth to the cloud. According to the company, by 2025, there could be up to 150 billion machine sensors and the Internet of Things (IoT) devices streaming…
Anthropic’s Claude Fable 5 and Claude Mythos are back after a 19-day suspension, but VoIP providers and enterprise communications teams should note the risks. New AI safeguards, usage credits, and regulatory uncertainty could affect cloud contact centers, support automation, developer workflows, and resilient telecom service planning in modern VoIP networks
Amazon’s substantial $10 billion investment in AWS data centers in North Carolina underscores the surge in generative AI and cloud technology demand. This groundbreaking endeavor will create 500 high-skilled jobs, bolstering the local economy and confirming Amazon’s commitment to AI innovation and advanced cloud infrastructure.
NTT Data’s Agentic AI suite is set to revolutionize industries such as manufacturing, banking, and healthcare. By leveraging hyperscaler platforms like Azure AI, businesses can develop private AI agents to enhance operations.
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.
Cisco and Rockwell Automation have partnered to accelerate industrial digital transformation in the Asia Pacific, Japan, and Greater China region. This collaboration aims to optimize manufacturing operations, boost productivity, and ensure industrial network security through advanced solutions like industrial IoT.
Discover the transformative potential of Analytics 365 Call Analytics in optimizing call performance within any organization. Learn how this tool by Tollring digs deep into call metrics, uncovering lost revenue opportunities and enhancing customer service. It’s seamless integration with Microsoft products and user-friendly deployment makes it an invaluable tool in the realm of business communication.
IDC predicts a promising future for the semiconductor industry, driven by AI advancements and a stock level recovery. With a refreshed outlook signaling sustainable growth, the firm anticipates global chip revenue of $526.5 billion in 2023. Progress can be seen in the revised revenue forecast for 2024, hinting at a 20.2% year-on-year growth to $633 billion.

