HCLTech acquires CTG, Hewlett Packard’s unit, for $225 million – Times of India

HCLTech acquires CTG, Hewlett Packard’s unit, for 5 million – Times of India

HCLTech has acquired the Communications Technology Group, a commercial division of Hewlett Packard Company (HPE), for 225 million dollars in a move to strengthen its presence in the telecommunications vertical. This acquisition will bring in talent in intellectual property, engineering, and research and development, as well as relationships with leading communication service providers (CSPs). Around … Read more

FT reports that Amazon’s cloud unit has temporarily halted orders for Nvidia’s most powerful chip.

FT reports that Amazon’s cloud unit has temporarily halted orders for Nvidia’s most powerful chip.

Amazon.com’s cloud services unit has reportedly put a halt on ordering Nvidia’s most advanced “superchip” as they await a more powerful model. The new model, known as Blackwell, is anticipated to be released later this year according to Nvidia. Amazon Web Services, the largest cloud services company in the world, has already transitioned its previous … Read more

FT reports that Amazon’s cloud unit has put a hold on orders for Nvidia’s most powerful chip

FT reports that Amazon’s cloud unit has put a hold on orders for Nvidia’s most powerful chip

Amazon Web Services has stopped ordering Nvidia’s latest “superchip” as they await a more powerful model, according to a report by the Financial Times. This pause in orders from the cloud services unit of Amazon.com signals a shift towards a more advanced chipset from Nvidia. Article Source https://www.reuters.com/technology/amazons-cloud-unit-pauses-orders-nvidias-most-powerful-chip-ft-reports-2024-05-21/

First local case of influenza recorded by HPE health unit

Hastings Prince Edward Public Health is urging residents to get their flu vaccinations as the region confirms its first flu case. The flu vaccines are available at healthcare providers and HPEPH pharmacies and clinics, reducing the risk of serious illness and protecting vulnerable populations and the healthcare system. In a public notice, the health unit … Read more

Region’s HPE health unit records four fatalities from COVID-19

Health officials from Hastings Prince Edward Public Health have reported an increase in high-risk COVID-19 cases in the region, with 64 new cases being recorded. Additionally, there are now 84 active high-risk cases, up from the previous count of 82. The region has also seen four new deaths attributed to the virus, bringing the total … Read more

CEO of Amazon’s cloud unit, Adam Selipsky, to resign from his position – ET BrandEquity

CEO of Amazon’s cloud unit, Adam Selipsky, to resign from his position – ET BrandEquity

The head of Amazon.com’s highly profitable Amazon Web Services (AWS) cloud computing unit, Adam Selipsky, will be stepping down next month after a three-year tenure. He will be leaving the company on June 3 and will be replaced by Matt Garman, a senior vice president who has overseen Sales and Marketing in AWS. During his … Read more

In 2023, Customer Defections from Oracle’s Cerner Unit to Epic Increase Rapidly

Oracle Corp.’s digital medical records business, now known as Oracle Health following its acquisition of Cerner Inc. two years ago, has been experiencing a decline in U.S. market share. In 2023, Oracle Health lost hospitals and other acute care facilities totaling 15,392 beds, a significant increase from the previous year when it lost facilities with … Read more

Broadcom Merging Carbon Black, Symantec to Create Security Unit

Broadcom Merging Carbon Black, Symantec to Create Security Unit

Carbon Black’s uncertain future following the closing of Broadcom’s $69 billion acquisition of VMware in November is now settled, with the security software business merging with Symantec to form Broadcom’s new Enterprise Security Group. Broadcom will make “significant investments in both brands” and offer both Carbon Black and Symantec product portfolios through the new business … Read more