Microsoft signs cloud gaming deal in effort to boost Activision acquisition chances | WRAL TechWire

Microsoft signs cloud gaming deal in effort to boost Activision acquisition chances | WRAL TechWire

Microsoft said Tuesday that it has struck a deal to make Xbox PC video games available on the Boosteroid cloud gaming platform, its latest move to appease antitrust regulators scrutinizing its purchase of game maker Activision… Article Source https://wraltechwire.com/2023/03/15/microsoft-signs-cloud-gaming-deal-in-effort-to-boost-activision-acquisition-chances/

CED’s Venture Connect heads to downtown Raleigh’s Citrix Building this week | WRAL TechWire

CED’s Venture Connect heads to downtown Raleigh’s Citrix Building this week | WRAL TechWire

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK — Investors and startups are gearing up for an eventful week as the perennially popular Venture Connect conference brings them together this Wednesday and Thursday. It will be a two-day marathon of pitches and,… Article Source https://wraltechwire.com/2024/03/17/ceds-venture-connect-heads-to-downtown-raleighs-citrix-building-this-week/

Missouri Attorney General regards lawsuit against IBM as crucial move in combating ‘corporate racism’ – WRAL TechWire

The Attorney General of Missouri has described the lawsuit against IBM as a significant move towards addressing what he refers to as “corporate racism.” The lawsuit is seen as a crucial step in challenging discriminatory practices within the tech industry. According to the Attorney General, taking legal action against companies like IBM is akin to … Read more

VMware, which has big Triangle presence, becoming part of Broadcom as $69B deal closes | WRAL TechWire

VMware, which has big Triangle presence, becoming part of Broadcom as B deal closes | WRAL TechWire

SAN JOSE, California — Computer chip and software maker Broadcom has announced it has cleared all regulatory hurdles and plans to complete its $69 billion acquisition of cloud technology company VMware on Wednesday. [VMware has a substantial presence in the Research Triangle region of N.C.] The company, based in San Jose, California, announced it planned … Read more

Triple cloud-AI play: Lenovo, VMware, NVIDIA partner to offer ‘turnkey’ services | WRAL TechWire

Triple cloud-AI play: Lenovo, VMware, NVIDIA partner to offer ‘turnkey’ services | WRAL TechWire

MORRISVILLE – Lenovo is expanding its partnership with VMware, and chip maker NVIDIA, which is at the forefront of generative artificial intelligence technology, on Tuesday disclosed products and services that are “turnkey” and “cloud ready” for customers. VMware and Lenovo announced a partnership targeting the cloud and AI in 2021. A year later they announced … Read more

IBM partners with VMware, Microsoft to offer customers more choices | WRAL TechWire

IBM partners with VMware, Microsoft to offer customers more choices | WRAL TechWire

RESEARCH TRIANGLE PARK – VMware, which has a significant presence in the Triangle, is the latest tech player to partner with IBM as part of a move to give customers more choice when it comes to cloud computing. IBM also recently disclosed an expanded relationship with Microsoft focusing on artificial intelligence. So what’s going on? … Read more