Oracle has entered into with Meta, enabling the social media giant to leverage Oracle Cloud Infrastructure for training and deploying its Llama large language models (LLMs), as reported by TechRadar. The agreement was confirmed by Oracle’s Chief Technology Officer, Larry Ellison. “We just signed an agreement with Meta – for them to use Oracle’s AI […]
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Less than one in five (18%) IT professionals believe their present cloud infrastructure satisfies their business needs, indicating a large disconnect between expectations and reality when it comes to cloud adoption. This is according to new data from SolarWinds, based on a survey of 272 global IT professionals, which shows that despite the cloud’s promises […]
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Microsoft is facing legal action in the UK over claims that its licensing practices unfairly increase costs for businesses that use competitor cloud providers such as Amazon, Google, and Alibaba. According to Reuters, the case, filed by competition lawyer Maria Luisa Stasi at the Competition Appeal Tribunal, could mean that British businesses would collectively claim… Read more »
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Google Cloud has formed a strategic collaboration with Air France-KLM (AFKL), a leading global airline group, to help the airline leverage the power of its data, analytics, and generative AI (gen AI) technology to accelerate its data-centric and multicloud strategy, drive innovation, and reimagine the future of the travel industry. Through the enhancement and growing… Read more »
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GPUs are the backbone of AI computing, but as demand exceeds supply, cloud providers are getting creative. Instead of waiting for more GPUs, as Network World reported, they’re creating custom chips to meet specific workloads, delivering faster, more efficient computing while keeping costs under control. The competition is heating up. At Microsoft’s Ignite conference last… Read more »
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The UK Government has approved a contract worth up to £1 billion ($1.3 billion) to enable public sector bodies to transition to cloud-based services. The Crown Commercial Service, part of the Cabinet Office, recently announced this contract under the G-Cloud 14 framework, the latest iteration of its cloud computing procurement program. According to The Register,… Read more »
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Meta’s Ye (Charlotte) Qi took the stage at QCon San Francisco 2024, to discuss the challenges of running LLMs at scale. As reported by InfoQ, her presentation focused on what it takes to manage massive models in real-world systems, highlighting the obstacles posed by their size, complex hardware requirements, and demanding production environments. She compared… Read more »
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Despite widespread market volatility and geopolitical tensions, the global tech sector is demonstrating unexpected resilience, according to a comprehensive new industry survey released by international law firm DLA Piper. The firm’s 2024 Tech Index, which expanded its scope beyond Europe for the first time to include 1,200 executives in six major regions, reveals a tech… Read more »
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To modernise legacy software across multiple central government departments, the UK government has committed up to £366 million ($461 million) to upgrade key ERP, HR, and finance systems by transitioning them to the cloud. As reported by The Register, SAP has signed a £246 million ($310 million) agreement with His Majesty’s Customs & Revenue (HMRC)… Read more »
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NetApp has joined the Vultr Cloud Alliance, a collaboration of technology providers focused on delivering adaptable AI cloud services. The alliance leverages each member’s unique strengths to address the growing demand for scalable and composable infrastructure for cloud and AI workloads. The integration of NetApp’s ONTAP platform with Vultr’s global network of data centres provides… Read more »
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