Here are today’s top stories. Reading tech news is an important way for IT leaders and professionals, developers, designers to keep up to date. The CIO Influence Team compiles a weekly digest covering DevOps culture, emerging technology trends, open-source cloud and even a roundup of IT-related mishaps.
CrowdStrike Launches Startup Accelerator with AWS to Support Next Generation of Cloud-Native Cybersecurity Companies
CrowdStrike announced the launch of an equity free Amazon Web Services (AWS) & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator for EMEA-based startups. Created to foster and fuel cybersecurity’s next market-defining disruptors, the new AWS & CrowdStrike Cybersecurity Startup Accelerator cohort, will offer customized mentorship, technical expertise and partnership opportunities, as part of AWS Startup Loft Accelerator (SLA) program.
AMD to Acquire Open-Source AI Software Expert Nod.ai
AMD announced the signing of a definitive agreement to acquire Nod.ai to expand the company’s open AI software capabilities. The addition of Nod.ai will bring an experienced team that has developed an industry-leading software technology that accelerates the deployment of AI solutions optimized for AMD Instinct™ data center accelerators, Ryzen™ AI processors, EPYC™ processors, Versal™ SoCs and Radeon™ GPUs to AMD.
Druva Expands Modern SaaS Data Protection Through Partnership with NEXTGEN Group
Druva, the first and only at-scale SaaS platform for data resilience announced a strategic partnership with NEXTGEN Group, a prominent IT distribution and services company. This collaboration aims to expand Druva’s footprint in Australia, New Zealand, and the Philippines, delivering world-class data protection solutions to an even broader range of businesses across the Asia-Pacific region.
Betacom, Google Cloud and Ingram Micro Create Innovation Showcase for Industry 4.0 at MxD
Private wireless pioneer Betacom, along with Google Cloud and Ingram Micro unveiled an exhibition of Industry 4.0 innovations at MxD (Manufacturing x Digital), the National Center for Cybersecurity in Manufacturing, that are redefining efficiency, productivity and competitiveness in manufacturing and supply chain industries.
Mphasis Strengthens Salesforce Capabilities With Acquisition of Silverline, a Salesforce Partner
Mphasis an Information Technology (IT) solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, announced its acquisition of Silverline, a digital transformation consultancy and Salesforce partner.
Infosys Launches Industry Cloud to Catalyse Digital Transformation of the Commercial Airline Industry
Infosys a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting announced the launch of Infosys Cobalt Airline Cloud (ICAC) a first-of-its-kind industry cloud offering designed for commercial airlines to help them accelerate their digital transformation journey.
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