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…
Oklahoma-based Pine Cellular selects Ericsson to future-proof network. Pine Cellular, a regional telecommunications company serving southeastern Oklahoma, has selected Ericsson to modernize its existing 3G/4G equipment to 5G-ready products and solutions.
With this modernization, Pine Cellular will be able to offer upgraded mobility and broadband services, resulting in an improved user experience for their subscribers.
In Cloud Computing news this week…
Cygnet Infotech announces partnership with Sweden-based Algorithmic Scale. Cygnet Infotech, a leading Digital Engineering Services provider, announced that it has partnered with Algorithmic Scale, a leading service provider in data commercialization and monetization for Nordic businesses. The two organisations will collaborate in the areas of Data Engineering and AI-enabled accelerators.
Algorithmic Scale’s local presence in Sweden, and its experience in Manufacturing, BFSI, and Retail in the Nordics region, will enable both organisations to solve clients’ data challenges more effectively.
FatBrain Acquires Award-Winning Digital Agency SOtech Proven to Simplify and Optimize Customer Experience for Thousands of Startups and Growth Businesses. FatBrain AI, the leader in powerful and easy-to-use artificial intelligence (AI) solutions for star enterprises of tomorrow that drive the majority of global economy (sometimes called SMEs), has acquired SOtechnology (‘SOtech’), an award-winning digital agency based in the UK.
SOtech delivers award-winning design, development and digital experience to global clients. As part of its strategic relationship with Dent Global accelerator, SOtech brings proven solutions to start-up and mid-market enterprises advancing eCommerce, eLearning, client portal and app development. For example, SOtech’s clients range from Salvo1968 (UKs largest Italian food wholesaler) to Bernhardt Design (US-based furniture manufacturer and supplier) and Leading Edge Only (a global innovation portal), always delivering the tailored approach of Strategy + Creative + Tech to solve problems.
In Computer Science news this week…
Converge Technology Solutions Announces IBM zSystems and LinuxONE Certification in Canada. Converge Technology Solutions Corp. a software-enabled IT & Cloud Solutions provider, is pleased to announce it is now certified to sell and implement IBM zSystems and LinuxONE in Canada.
IBM zSystems is an overarching title used by IBM for all of its z/Architecture mainframe computers, beginning with the z900 up to the most recent z16, released in May 2022. The “z” stands for “zero downtime,” which reflects the reliability of the system. Data that is handled by IBM zSystems is encrypted by dedicated processors over the complete ecosystem, using quantum-safe data encryption.
SAS Viya now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. The SAS® Viya® analytics platform is now available in the Microsoft Azure Marketplace with the click of a button on a pay-as-you-go basis. Full-featured SAS Viya on Microsoft Azure equips customers worldwide with access to essential data exploration, machine learning and model deployment analytics. It’s available in many translated languages and includes an extensive in-app learning center to support immediate onboarding and long-term success.
In FinTech news this week….
PingPong partnering with Uncapped to fund online businesses. PingPong Payments, one of the world’s leading end-to-end payment solutions for global cross-border businesses, has entered into a partnership agreement for lending services with Uncapped, Europe’s first revenue-based finance provider.
After e-commerce merchants have established a steady business basis and get ready to expand their business, financial liquidity often becomes a challenge that tests the sellers’ comprehensive strength including brand popularity, inventory, logistic and supply chain management. The opportunity for a fast and low-cost financing channel is a great way to increase the chances of the merchants’ success.
PNC Bank Transforms Digital Mortgage Application Process. PNC Bank announced a strategic partnership with Blend, a leader in cloud banking software, to digitally optimize the company’s end-to-end online mortgage application process for an improved customer experience.
“Over the last few years, we’ve seen first-hand the growing customer demand for simplified, digital-first interactions,” said Peter McCarthy, PNC executive vice president and head of Mortgage. “Through our partnership with Blend, we’re now able to deliver a state-of-the-art experience that provides an ideal combination of digital self-service technology and support for our customers as they navigate one of the biggest and most important purchases in their lifetimes.”
In HealthTech news this week…
French Healthcare Software Provider, Maincare, Selects HPE GreenLake to Accelerate Deployment of Secure Health Cloud Services. Hewlett Packard Enterprise announced that leading French healthcare software provider, Maincare has adopted the HPE GreenLake to power its highly secure cloud offering, Maincare Hosting Services. Maincare will use HPE Synergy, HPE’s software-defined composable infrastructure, in an as-a-service model, to provide an easy-to-manage platform that responds to growing business demands for healthcare-certified, secure cloud services.
WinWire Has Earned the Modernization of Web Applications to Microsoft Azure Advanced Specialization. WinWire Technologies announced it has earned the Modernization of Web Applications to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization, a validation of a solution partner’s deep knowledge, extensive experience and proven expertise in migrating and modernizing production web application workloads, and managing app services in Azure.
The Modernization of Web Applications to Microsoft Azure advanced specialization can only be earned by partners that meet stringent criteria around customer success and staff skilling, as well as pass a third-party audit of their web workload deployment and management practices, including their ability to implement Azure App Service.
In Information and Communications news this week…
Kasm Workspaces Provides Browser Isolation Technology for IIJ Safous ZTNA Solution. Kasm Technologies announced a partnership with Internet Initiative Japan Inc. (IIJ), one of Japan’s leading Internet access and comprehensive network solutions providers, to provide remote browser isolation technology for their Safous zero-trust network access (ZTNA) offering.
“Kasm Technologies is honored to provide Kasm Workspaces remote browser isolation and DevOps-enabled container streaming technology to the IIJ Safous ZTNA solution,” stated Justin Travis, Co-founder and CEO of Kasm Technologies.
SmartBear Expands Commitment to Atlassian Marketplace, Adding Bugsnag and SwaggerHub Integrations. SmartBear, a leading provider of software development and visibility tools, continues expanding its commitment to the Atlassian Marketplace, adding Bugsnag for Jira and SwaggerHub Integration for Confluence. Bugsnag developers monitoring application stability and documenting in Jira no longer need to interrupt their workflow to access the app. Developers working in SwaggerHub can use the macro to push API definitions and changes directly to other teams and business stakeholders that work within Confluence. By increasing the presence of SmartBear tools on the Atlassian Marketplace, the company continues meeting developers where they are.
