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 5G Technology news this week…
Kyndryl and Nokia Expand Global Network and Edge Computing Alliance. Kyndryl , the world’s largest IT infrastructure services provider, and Nokia the leader in state-of-the-art networking technology, announced a three-year extension and expansion of their global network and edge computing partnership, with a focus on developing and delivering industry-leading LTE and 5G private wireless services and Industry 4.0 solutions to customers worldwide.
In Business Technology news this week…
Tallan joins EY US, expanding cloud solution capabilities powered by Microsoft. Ernst & Young LLP (EY US) announced that Tallan, Inc., a technology solutions company, is joining the Microsoft Services Group of EY US to continue delivering custom software applications, data science, AI capabilities and infrastructure modernization solutions for our clients.
DISYS Partners with Appian to Accelerate Clients’ Digital Transformations. Digital Intelligence Systems, LLC (DISYS), a global firm specializing in IT and workforce solutions, announced a new partnership with Appian (Nasdaq: APPN), a low-code and process automation leader. The agreement will support the digital transformation of both companies’ clients to improve performance across critical business processes.
In Cloud Computing news this week…
DAS42 Achieves the Data Analytics Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. DAS42, announced that it has achieved the Data Analytics Services Partner Specialization in Google Cloud Partner Advantage. By earning this specialization, DAS42 has proven their capability and capacity in building customer solutions in the Data Analytics field using Google Cloud technology.
Mixpanel analytics now embeddable in top collaboration tools for faster product innovation. Mixpanel, the product analytics solution for product teams powering more than 7,000 of the world’s most innovative digital companies, announces ‘Embeddable reports’ for tools like Coda, FigJam and Notion. The integration means anyone can now share Mixpanel analyses in these, and hundreds of other tools, to make collaborative product decisions faster, based on data insights about the behavior of users.
In Computer Science news this week…
AI-Powered Medication Management Solution by DrFirst Named an Edison Awards Finalist. DrFirst’s SmartRenewal was named a finalist in the Edison Awards this week, recognizing the solution’s innovative use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve efficiency for healthcare providers and safety for patients. For the second consecutive year, the Edison Awards recognizes DrFirst’s pioneering use of AI to make clinical workflows more efficient and medication errors less likely.
ThetaRay and Piie Collaborate in AI Technology for Insurance Payments.
ThetaRay, a leading provider of AI-powered transaction monitoring technology, and Piie, Inc., an insurtech providing an intelligent payment engine, announced a collaboration to implement an advanced AML solution for insurance claim payments.
In FinTech news this week….
Yuga Labs Donates CryptoPunk #110 NFT to Centre Pompidou’s Permanent Collection. Yuga Labs, web3 leader and home of Bored Ape Yacht Club (BAYC), CryptoPunks, and Meebits, announced the next installment of the Punks Legacy Project. CryptoPunk #110 will join the permanent collection of Paris’s leading contemporary art museum, the Centre Pompidou.
FinOps Foundation Announces Microsoft as a Premier Member. The FinOps Foundation, a part of The Linux Foundation’s non-profit technology consortium focused on advancing the people and practice of cloud financial management, announced today that Microsoft is joining as a Premier Member company. Additionally, Microsoft’s Jimin Li will join the FinOps Governing Board as a voting member to help craft Foundation strategy and direction.
In HealthTech news this week…
ImageTrend Announces Strategic Growth Investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe. ImageTrend, Inc., a growing, market-leading software solutions and services provider in the public safety and healthcare communities, announced an equity investment from Welsh, Carson, Anderson & Stowe (“WCAS”), a leading technology and healthcare-focused private equity firm.
Veradigm and HealthVerity Collaborate to Advance Real-World Evidence and Care for Patients with Cardiovascular Disease and Diabetes. Veradigm®, a leading provider of healthcare data and technology solutions , and HealthVerity®, a leader in Identity, Privacy, Governance, and Exchange (IPGE) for real-world data, announced a collaboration that will advance real-world research and improve patient care for those with cardiovascular disease and diabetes. The collaboration makes Veradigm’s data from their Cardiovascular and Metabolic Registries fully interoperable with de-identified patient data from HealthVerity Marketplace, the nation’s largest healthcare and consumer data ecosystem.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Kore.ai Launches Intelligent Virtual Assistant Automation for Zendesk Sunshine Conversations. Kore.ai, the world’s leading enterprise conversational AI platform and solutions provider, has announced the integration of its conversational AI XO Platform with Intelligent Virtual Assistant automation for Zendesk Sunshine Conversations. Now, Zendesk customers have access to virtual assistants through the XO platform that automate up to 90% of front-line requests, streamlining the customer service process.
Article of the Week
Cloud Computing Security: A “Cloud” Full of Possibilities and Risks
In recent years, cloud computing has become one of the most important trends in the technology industry. It has revolutionized the way organizations access and use IT resources, making it easier, more efficient, and cost-effective. But what exactly is cloud computing and what has driven its rapid rise in popularity? In this article, we’ll take a closer look at what cloud computing security means along with several cloud security benefits and security risks of cloud computing.
