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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…

Mavenir and Intel Integrate AI into Open RAN Software

Mavenir, the cloud-native network infrastructure provider building the future of networks, is working with Intel to pioneer innovative AI/ML Open RAN solutions to improve challenging cell edge problems that impact user Quality of Experience.

In Artificial Intelligence news this week….

Lenovo & NVIDIA Launch Hybrid AI Advantage Solutions

Lenovo Group officially released the Lenovo Hybrid AI Advantage Set jointly created with NVIDIA, which covers five major levels: infrastructure & devices, data, models & software, services, and Lenovo AI application library. It fully leverages Lenovo’s “full-stack AI” capabilities and NVIDIA’s advantages to help companies accelerate the large-scale deployment and application of artificial intelligence, accelerate the “practical” development of artificial intelligence in the second half, and promote intelligent transformation and innovation in various industries.

In FinTech news this week….

Visa and Analytic Partners Unite to Transform Business Analytics

Visa, a global leader in digital payments, announced a new strategic partnership with Analytic Partners, a global provider of analytics solutions. Together, Visa and Analytic Partners plan to solve business challenges facing merchants and brands through AI-driven data analytics that drive value, including increased return on advertising investments.

In Computer Science news this week…

IQM to Provide Two Quantum Computers for Euro-Q-Exa System

The EuroHPC Joint Undertaking (EuroHPC JU) has signed a purchase agreement with IQM Quantum Computers (IQM), a global leader in designing, building, and selling superconducting quantum computers. Under the agreement, IQM will deliver two advanced Radiance quantum systems of 54 qubits and 150 qubits in the second half of 2025 and by the end of 2026, respectively.

In HealthTech news this week…

Google Cloud Launches Vertex AI Search for Healthcare

Google Cloud announced Vertex AI Search for Healthcare and several new features for Healthcare Data Engine are now generally available to global allowlist customers. Vertex AI Search for Healthcare helps developers build better assistive technology for healthcare workers to alleviate administrative burdens, and Healthcare Data Engine helps organizations build an interoperable data platform, the foundation of generative AI (gen AI). When used together, these products can accelerate digital transformation in healthcare, improving systems and enhancing patient care.

In Information and Communications news this week…

Tenable Launches AI Security for Cloud Risks Management

Tenable®, the exposure management company, announced new data security posture management (DSPM) and artificial intelligence security posture management (AI-SPM) capabilities for Tenable Cloud Security, the actionable cloud security solution. By extending exposure management capabilities to cloud data and AI resources, Tenable Cloud Security reduces risk to two of the biggest emerging threats.

Article of the Week

Cybersecurity Awareness Month 2024: Key Takeaways for EnterprisesCybersecurity Awareness Month

October is Cybersecurity Awareness Month, and this year’s theme is “Secure Our World.” The theme focuses on practical steps that both individuals and organizations can take to stay safe online. In a digital world that is becoming more interconnected, cyber threats are constantly evolving. According to a report by Get Astra, a cyber attack occurs approximately every 39 seconds, with an estimated 2,200 attacks happening daily. The report by Esentire anticipates that cybercrime will cost the world USD 9.5 trillion in 2024.