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…
Ericsson announces leadership changes to the Executive Team
Börje Ekholm, President and CEO of Ericsson, comments: “I’m very pleased that Niklas has accepted to lead Business Area Global Communications Platform at this pivotal time. The Vonage acquisition and our investments in the global network platform are foundational to our long-term strategy execution, driving growth in both the enterprise segment, but also reinforcing our network infrastructure business,” and continues:
Rackspace Technology Introduces AI Anywhere, a Cutting-edge Private Cloud Solution Harnessing the Power of Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning in a Secure Hosting Environment
Rackspace Technology, a leading end-to-end hybrid, multicloud technology solutions company, announced Rackspace AI Anywhere for Private Cloud, a cutting-edge solution that harnesses the power of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) in a secure environment. AI Anywhere leverages an AI software stack with the latest generation AI-optimized hardware and support services based on an organization’s AI strategy. AI Anywhere provides a secure, private AI landing zone for the most demanding workloads. It includes Foundry of AI by Rackspace services – our global practice dedicated to advancing business transformation, enhancing customer experience, improving service quality, and accelerating value creation through AI technologies’ symbiotic, secure, sustainable, and practical application.
MathCo Recognized as a Leader in ISG Provider Lens Analytics Services Quadrant Report
According to the report, MathCo’s differentiated portfolio with a range of specialized capabilities such as AlOps, MLOps, FinOps and DevOps, as well as its custom frameworks and accelerators which allow for automation of the data engineering value chain earned it a place in the Leaders quadrant for Data Engineering Services. The report attributes the company’s Leader position in the Data Science Services segment largely to its proprietary AI and ML-powered platform NucliOS, which encompasses over 300 AI widgets and 350 solution blueprints and is compatible with various cloud platforms and integrates with an enterprise’s existing technological infrastructure. Additionally, the report highlights MathCo’s client-centric approach addressing intricate business challenges, tailoring its consulting services to handle each client’s unique requirements.
Mastercard and The Clearing House Extend Partnership on Real-Time Payments
Mastercard and The Clearing House (TCH) have announced an extended multi-year partnership, bringing the companies together to collaborate on innovative capabilities for consumers, businesses and governments to evolve and embrace the digital economy through real-time payments (RTP) adoption on the RTP® network. The partnership continues Mastercard’s role as the exclusive instant payments software provider for TCH’s RTP network, enabling both companies to integrate new instant payment use cases across a range of payment flows.
Biosynthetic Technologies Announces Dr. Matthew Kriech as New Chief Executive Officer
In Dr. Kriech’s previous roles as COO and President, he helped commercialize Biosynthetic Technologies’ patented Estolide technology. He also developed a robust international supply chain with Travis Thompson (VP of Operations and R&D at Biosynthetic). In 2023 he hired Chris Crawford as VP of Commercial and Marketing to develop a high-performing commercial team as well as update the Biosynthetic brand. Dr. Kriech aided in the acquisition and integration of Innoleo, the commodity Oleochemical arm of Biosynthetic Technologies in 2021. His commitment to delivering high-performance and truly sustainable technology to the market in commercial quantities aligns flawlessly with the core values of Biosynthetic Technologies, making him a tremendous fit with the organization.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Stellar Cyber and Proofpoint Strategic Alliance to Deliver Comprehensive Email Security Solution For SecOps Teams
Proofpoint Targeted Attack Protection monitors emails to identify suspicious emails and potentially malicious attachments and URLs. Once identified, the findings are shared with Stellar Cyber automatically. Stellar Cyber’s Open XDR platform ingests, normalizes, and analyzes Proofpoint findings and other collected data to deliver a comprehensive threat picture. As security analysts conduct investigations, they can instruct integrated third-party products – including Proofpoint – on corrective actions.
Westat brings together statistical, data science, survey, and data collection activities under the banner of the Data Solutions Sector.
The healthcare field has been quick to embrace new technologies, and these days, machine learning, a part of artificial intelligence, is a major player in various medical fields. It contributes to creating new medical procedures, managing patient records, and treating chronic diseases.Machine learning in HC (healthcare) is a developing area that’s more approachable than it may appear. While terms like “artificial intelligence” and “machine learning” might sound complex, many machine learning principles are grounded in basic mathematical and programming skills. Once you grasp the fundamentals, you can gradually enhance your skills to tackle more advanced concepts and issues. This opens up possibilities for innovation and diverse career paths within the healthcare field. Without further ado, let’s get started.