Amazon has launched a $50 million initiative called the AWS Global Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative to help public sector organizations innovate through generative AI services. The initiative offers promotional credits, training, and technical expertise to foster generative AI innovation, and is open to current or new AWS customers and partners until June 30, … Read more
IBM recently announced its acquisition of SiXworks Limited, a UK-based consultancy specializing in digital transformation in high-security environments for the defence sector. This acquisition will enhance IBM ConsultingSAS’ ability to provide UK defence customers with specialized skills in defense digital, cyber, and cloud solutions. SiXworks, founded in 2017 and based in Farnborough, England, is known … Read more
The GSMA and IBM have partnered to launch the GSMA Advance AI training programme and the GSMA Foundry generative AI programme to support the adoption and skills of generative artificial intelligence in the telecommunications industry. The training program aims to prepare telecom leaders for the AI era and close skills gaps in the industry by … Read more
IBM has acquired UK-based consultancy SiXworks, which specializes in digital transformation for the UK defence sector. Founded in 2017 and headquartered in Farnborough, England, SiXworks is a partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed by IBM or SiXworks. This acquisition will provide IBM Consulting with additional … Read more
IBM has purchased SiXworks, a UK-based consultancy specializing in digital transformation for the UK defence sector. SiXworks, founded in 2017 and based in Farnborough, England, is a partner of the UK Ministry of Defence. The consultancy does not disclose its number of employees or revenue. The financial details of the acquisition were not disclosed by … Read more
Analysts at Jefferies are bullish on Amazon (NASDAQ: AMZN) and have raised their price target to $235 per share from $225. The research note cited strong growth in Amazon Web Services (AWS) and the advertising sectors as key factors driving the optimism. The analysts reiterate their BUY rating on AMZN, highlighting the significant contribution of … Read more
AWS recently launched the AWS Public Sector Generative AI Impact Initiative at the AWS Summit in Washington, DC. The initiative aims to empower public sector organizations by offering cloud infrastructure and generative AI services. Dave Levy, Vice President for Global Public Sector at AWS emphasized the importance of security in the services provided. AWS has … Read more
IBM, in collaboration with the Canadian and Quebec governments, is investing C$187 million ($139.6 million) in its semiconductor manufacturing facility in Bromont, QC. This investment will expand the assembly, testing, and packaging capabilities of the facility, which produces semiconductor modules used in various industries such as telecommunications, high-performance computing, automotive, aerospace and defense, computer networking, … Read more
In a new partnership between AWS and the Australian Government, a $2 billion investment will bring a top secret AWS Cloud (TS Cloud) to enhance defense and intelligence capabilities. This collaboration will create new jobs in fields such as cybersecurity, data analytics, and cloud computing, and build on AWS’s decade-long investments in the country. The … Read more
Establishing a modern, cloud-native data platform is crucial for financial services organizations due to the increasing amount of data being generated daily and the need to enable data quickly, accurately, and securely for various initiatives. Lab49, with its experience in data and AI across global organizations, emphasizes the importance of assessing and optimizing data platforms … Read more