AWS is creating a buzz in Georgia with plans to invest about $11 billion in building new data centres. Announced in a blog post, the initiative underscores the tech giant’s effort to meet the growing demand for cloud computing and AI technologies. The investment is also expected to generate at least 550 new jobs, although […]
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Alibaba Cloud LLM pricing strategy has taken a dramatic turn as the company announces an unprecedented 85% reduction in access costs for its most sophisticated large language models. The announcement, made via WeChat and reported by the South China Morning Post, positions the company’s flagship Qwen-VL-Max model at just 0.003 yuan ($0.00041) per thousand tokens, […]
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Cloud heavyweights AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud Platform (GCP) are positioning themselves to use AI as a key driver of cloud infrastructure growth. According to IoT Analytics, Microsoft is emerging as a cloud AI leader, particularly in genAI, passing both AWS and Google. Microsoft leads in generative AI Microsoft accounted for 45% of new […]
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The data centre industry is rapidly evolving, driven by advances in AI, cybersecurity, and sustainability. Despite these changes, certifications remain essential for IT career growth. According to NetworkWorld, certifications have emerged to match the demands of cutting-edge technologies. For IT professionals, the appeal of certifications is clear—enhanced career prospects, higher salaries, and greater job security. […]
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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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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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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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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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