Here is IT Digest’s weekly roundup of the top news from global markets. In this fast-paced world, breaking down information helps readers grasp the nuances that follow the news.
In Hardware and Network news this week…
Inseego Debuts Multi-Carrier 5G Indoor Router
Inseego Corp, a technology leader in 5G mobile and fixed wireless access solutions for mobile network operators, enterprise, government and SMBs, announces the availability of the Inseego Wavemaker 5G indoor router FX3110. Exclusively available through Inseego Ignite Channel Partners, this single SKU device is Inseego’s first 5G FWA indoor router that is certified on all major U.S. carrier networks. The compact FX3110 router boasts lightning-fast 5G connectivity, robust security features, and seamless remote management capabilities, making it an easy-to-deploy solution.
In Artificial Intelligence news this week….
IBM Processor Innovations for AI on Next-Gen Z Mainframes
With many generative AI projects leveraging Large Language Models (LLMs) moving from proof-of-concept to production, the demands for power-efficient, secured and scalable solutions have emerged as key priorities. Morgan Stanley research published in August projects generative AI’s power demands will skyrocket 75% annually over the next several years, putting it on track to consume as much energy in 2026 as Spain did in 2022.1 Many IBM clients indicate architectural decisions to support appropriately sized foundation models and hybrid-by-design approaches for AI workloads are increasingly important.
In FinTech news this week….
Nomis Solutions Hires Ananta Shamal as VP, Head of Engineering
Nomis Solutions, an STG portfolio company and the leading provider of end-to-end pricing analytics and execution technology, is proud to announce the addition of Ananta Shamal to its senior leadership team as VP, Head of Engineering. With over 25 years of engineering experience, Shamal is exceptionally well-suited to lead and elevate Nomis’ engineering organization. Based in Bengaluru, Shamal’s appointment will strengthen Nomis’ global presence, providing round-the-clock leadership that supports both the team and customers.
In Computer Science news this week…
Juniper & Quantum Bridge Partner for Quantum-Safe Networking
Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-Native Networking, announced a strategic investment in Quantum Bridge Technologies, an industry leader in Distributed Symmetric Key Exchange (DSKE) for post-quantum cryptography (PQC) networks. This investment showcases Juniper’s commitment to advancing quantum-safe communications by enabling Quantum Bridge to further scale its DSKE solution. To further inform ongoing research and product development in the field, the two companies will collaborate through Juniper Beyond Labs’ pathfinding projects.
In HealthTech news this week…
Medicus IT Announces Partnership with Red Spot Interactive
Medicus IT (“Medicus” or “the Company”), the leading healthcare-focused IT managed services provider, announced a strategic partnership with Red Spot Interactive (RSI), the nation’s premier, healthcare CRM and patient engagement platform managing over three million patient appointments and two billion in patient charges annually. This transformative partnership aligns the shared mission of both organizations to enhance patient outcomes and practice scale through collaborative innovation, while expanding service reach.
In Information and Communications news this week…
CrowdStrike: Frost Radar™ Leader in Cloud Security
CrowdStrike announced that it has been named a Leader in the 2024 Frost Radar™: Global Cloud Workload Protection Platform (CWPP) for the second consecutive year. CrowdStrike was recognized as an innovation and growth leader for its ability to simplify and scale cloud security through a single, unified platform. CrowdStrike Falcon® Cloud Security provides global customers with unified code-to-cloud protection to stop cloud breaches.
Article of the Week
Organizations are heavily dependent on data today in a much wider spectrum than ever before. Additionally, the strategies to gather, store, and process data are evolving at an exponential rate. The advancement of cutting-edge technologies is one of the catalysts for utilizing data to make significant changes. Increasing connectivity approaches such as mobile devices and IoT sensors extend the availability of data types and support the constant evolution of the data market. As the demand for data is constantly changing, it has triggered the rapid development of data processing vendors referred to as Data as a Service (DaaS) providers.