Cloud Computing

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IBM has struggled to compete with top cloud rivals Amazon, Microsoft and Google.

IBM's new CEO Arvind Krishna, on a path to sharpen focus of company, cuts US jobs likely in thousands

The company will eliminate software and services that don’t align with its top two focus areas: cloud computing and artificial intelligence.

23 May 2020 7:35 PM

Technology will play a stronger role than ever before - enabling economic recovery and helping each one of us achieve more, Microsoft India President Anant Maheshwari says.

Investments in cloud, AI and cybersecurity being accelerated by the coronavirus pandemic

Technology is playing a key role in education, health and public distribution as movement restrictions become the norm.

16 May 2020 4:29 PM

G7CR has been in the business of setting up cloud platforms for banking, insurance, manufacturing, healthcare, PSUs, education, retail and IT firms.

Indian firm G7CR offers free migration to cloud to aid work from home amid coronavirus outbreak

Toll-free number 1800 572 3617 connects business requiring help in migrating to cloud systems to G7CR

14 Mar 2020 6:46 PM

A judge last month issued an order at Amazon’s request temporarily blocking the US military from starting work with Microsoft on the multi-billion dollar Joint Enterprise Defense Infrastructure contract. (Photo | AFP)

US cloud computing deal with Microsoft being reconsidered over Amazon's allegations of impropriety

Amazon told a court it was shut out of the deal because of President Donald Trump’s vendetta against it and its chief executive Jeff Bezos

14 Mar 2020 4:08 PM

The survey found that interest in acquiring AI and Machine Learning skills went up from 18 per cent in 2018 to as much as 30 per cent in 2019. (Photo | Pixabay - Gerd Altmann)

Get a pay hike by upskilling in AI, Data Science, Cloud Computing or cybersecurity

A survey of 1,750 techies by learning platform Simplilearn said 33% of professionals took up courses to give them a salary boost

05 Mar 2020 8:13 PM

Alibaba is already using the Hanguang 80 AI chip for parts of its business including product search.

Alibaba releases its own AI chip to boost cloud computing

The AI chip is claimed to reduce the time needed for machine learning tasks.

28 Sep 2019 8:03 AM

Alibaba has no immediate plans to sell the chip as a standalone commercial product,

Alibaba unveils self-developed AI chip for cloud computing services

Called Hanguang 800, its currently being used within Alibaba for different functions on its websites.

25 Sep 2019 7:17 PM

McKinsey & Company identified 107 distinct edge use cases, estimating the potential value of edge computing at USD 175B–USD 215B by 2025—and that’s just the value for hardware companies. (Photo: PCMag)

Three common misunderstandings that can cloud the edge, debunked

The migration of the center of data’s gravity to the edge is transforming industries and opening up new market opportunities.

15 Sep 2019 6:48 PM

Gauging the need of Cloud services, many players have entered the domain to create scalable infrastructure and capabilities available as services for businesses.

Cloud computing is maximizing growth for businesses in digital India

Cloud has proved to be a tectonic shift in the consumption and delivery of IT services.

27 Aug 2019 6:40 PM

New Nutanix offering integrates Veeam cloud data management software with the Nutanix Enterprise cloud platform to make running and protecting applications easy.

Nutanix Mine simplifies secondary storage with Veeam

It makes it easy for customers to implement and manage their backup environment.

11 May 2019 12:21 PM

The cloud computing system helps entities use software, store data and other IT related work without the need to buy complete software or hardware that they may need for computing purposes. (Photo: PTI)

Huawei, Infosys sign partnership pact for cloud computing business

As part of the agreement, Infosys will join the Huawei Cloud Partner Network and two companies will develop new cloud solutions.

24 Apr 2019 1:04 PM

Factors that can drive the IaaS uptake in India are – an improved infrastructure, economic benefits, increased innovation, vibrant start-up ecosystem and connected ecosystem. (Photo: Pixabay)

Cloud computing to shape the next wave of growth

Cloud computing in India is currently estimated to be USD 2.5 billion in 2018, dominated by IaaS & SaaS.

02 Apr 2019 3:41 PM

IBM will rely on an open-source software package known as Kubernetes to make the links to rival clouds.

IBM says Watson AI services will now work on any cloud

With the change, companies will be able to use Watson AI tools such as Watson Assistant.

13 Feb 2019 12:08 PM

Spending was pushed higher by Google boosting staffing on its cloud computing division.

Alphabet's higher spending worries investors, shares dip

The company reported USD 31.07 billion in total fourth-quarter costs and expenses, up 26 percent from last year.

05 Feb 2019 4:32 PM

OpenX said it signed the deal in the fourth quarter after evaluating cloud providers including Amazon.com Inc and Microsoft Corp. (AP Photo/Mark Lennihan, File)

Ad exchange OpenX commits to USD 110 million Google Cloud deal

OpenX said it has begun transferring data to Google servers from its own.

25 Jan 2019 4:16 PM

The company has partnered with Alibaba for cloud computing infrastructure.

Paytm launches AI cloud computing platform for India

This made-in-India AI-powered cloud computing platform offers a suite of business-centric apps for organizations.

21 Aug 2018 3:52 PM

With Oracle Cloud Applications, organizations across all industries can deliver the experiences customers expect.

Companies are turning to Oracle cloud solutions to encourage modernisation

Organisations around the world are turning to Oracle Cloud to fuel their modernisation attempts.

04 Jun 2018 9:19 AM

This file photo shows Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella speaking at the annual Microsoft shareholders meeting in Bellevue, Wash. Microsoft’s annual Build conference for software development kicks off on Monday, May 7, 2018, giving the company an opportunity to make announcements about its computing platforms or services. The three-day event features sessions on cloud computing, artificial intelligence, internet-connected devices and virtual reality. (AP Photo/Elaine Thompson, File)

Cloud computing, artificial intelligence on Microsoft agenda

Microsoft’s annual Build conference for software development kicks off on Monday, May 7, 2018.

07 May 2018 5:54 PM

The paradigm shift in the landscape of consumer and business technology has raised the business acumen amongst people in India. (Representative Image)

Top cloud telephony trends to look out for in 2018

Cloud telephony has made business communication efficient and has been at the centre of many businesses.

04 Jan 2018 12:29 PM

The Samsung ARTIK IoT Platform with SmartThings Cloud will provide everything companies need to quickly develop secure IoT products and services including production-ready hardware, software and tools, cloud services and a growing partner ecosystem.

Samsung unveils ARTIK Secure IoT Modulesfor device-to-cloud protection

ARTIK IoT platform hardens critical end point security for secure access.

19 Oct 2017 11:54 AM

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