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IBM to aid developers with GenAI in watsonx Code Assistant for Z

IBM has introduced watsonx Code Assistant for Z, a new generative AI-assisted product to enable faster translation of COBOL to Java on IBM Z and enhances developer productivity on the platform.

Cloud Platform and Technology

SplashBI augments real-time reporting with XL Connect for Oracle Fusion Cloud

SplashBI has unveiled XL Connect to significantly improve efficiency and speed in Oracle Fusion Cloud data reporting.

(L) Amanpreet Singh | Founder, CTO & (R) Douwe Kiela | Founder, CEO (Photo: Business Wire) | Contextual AI and Google Cloud

Contextual AI and Google Cloud brings GenAI to the enterprise

Contextual AI has entered into a strategic partnership with Google Cloud as its preferred cloud provider to build, run and scale its growing business and to train its large language models (LLMs) for the enterprise.

Infor WMS to revolutionize South America’s Zofri Logistics

Infor has announced a new partnership with Zona Franca de Iquique (Zofri), a center of commerce and industry in South America, to enhance the firm’s logistics operation.

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SUSE changes colors again in private ownership pivot

After just over two years as a public listed firm, SUSE is to take operations private following an announcement by its biggest shareholder, EQT Private Equity.

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New Certinia update provides “pragmatic AI”

Certinia, the platform for services business, has announced its summer 2023 product release with new AI capabilities.

IBM and Microsoft expand collaboration with GenAI offering

IBM and Microsoft expand their partnership in order to accelerate the deployment of generative AI and provide a new offering called the IBM Consulting Azure OpenAI Service.

Analytics and AI

PwC joins the AI trend with its own ChatPwC

PwC is slowly releasing its new generative AI tool named ChatPwC, which has already been released to approx. 1,000 employees.

de Novo Solutions shortlisted for trio of prestigious ERP industry awards

A fast-growing digital transformation consultancy has been shortlisted by the prestigious ERP Today Awards in three different categories.

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St. Luke’s safeguards millions of patient records with Rubrik and Microsoft

Rubrik helps healthcare services non-profit achieve over 73 percent cost savings using data security solutions alongside Microsoft Sentinel.

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CIQ, Oracle and SUSE create OpenELA following RHEL changes

CIQ, Oracle and SUSE have announced their intent to form the OpenELA to drive the development of distributions compatible with RHEL.

Image of stacked coins/ IBM looks to acquire Apptio for $5bn

IBM closes $5bn Apptio deal

IBM is rumoured to want to acquire Apptio, which could be beneficial as it is a big player in helping companies manage what they spend on technology, an area IBM has been seeking to grow in.

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U.S. Steel and Google Cloud collab on GenAI transformation

U.S. Steel has collaborated with Google Cloud to leverage generative AI to enhance operations at the largest iron ore mine in North America.

Microsoft unveils Copilot offering to empower frontline workers with AI

Microsoft's Copilot offering within Dynamics 365 Field Service is set to revolutionize the way frontline workers utilize AI.

John Lewis Partnership and Google Cloud collab on £100m digital deal

John Lewis Partnership has teamed up with Google Cloud for a deal worth £100m spanning the next five years, focused on a digital transformation of its retail stores.

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan and Accenture to form a joint venture

Coca-Cola Bottlers Japan Inc. and Accenture have agreed to form a joint venture, which they will embark on in January 2024.

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Kyndryl adopts gen AI for businesses with Microsoft collaboration

Kyndryl has entered into a collaboration with Microsoft to enable the adoption of enterprise-grade generative AI solutions for businesses on the Microsoft Cloud.

Accenture actualizes Anser Advisory acquisition

Accenture has acquired Anser Advisory, hoping to expand Accenture's capital project capabilities using Anser Advisory's advisory, compliance, and management services.

HPE CFO Robbiati to step down for RingCentral CEO role

HPE has announced it has accepted the resignation of Tarek Robbiati, executive vice president and CFO, effective August 25.

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L3Harris Technologies arms its ERP systems with RISE with SAP

L3Harris has partnered with RISE with SAP to support the aerospace company’s strategy to transform to a single ERP platform.

Salesforce lets enterprises plug in own AI models through Einstein Studio

Salesforce has launched BYOM Einstein Studio to make it easy for businesses to use proprietary data to build and deploy AI models.

Cognizant and Google Cloud partner for healthcare innovation

Cognizant and Google Cloud are hoping to create healthcare large language mode solutions, bringing the potential of generative AI to a range of healthcare business challenges.

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IBM and NASA’s watsonx.ai lifts off on Hugging Face for climate mission

In the face of climate change, data is more important than ever. IBM and NASA hope watsonx.ai can drive Earth science innovation.

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phoenixNAP expands cloud platform with cloud-native HPE servers

HPE has announced that phoenixNAP, a global IT services provier, is expanding its Bare Metal Cloud Platform with cloud-native HPE ProLiant RL300 Gen11 servers, using energy-efficient processors from Ampere Computing.

AWS Q2 a hand using a computer with a cloud hologram on it | AWS revenue growth in Q2

Cloud Platform and Technology

AWS revenue growth in Q2 beats analyst expectations

Amazon’s second quarter financial results have shown revenue from its cloud unit Amazon Web Services rise 12 percent year on year.

Salesforce picks up the Slack with Sales Elevate and CRM app

Salesforce has announced the general availability of Slack Sales Elevate which integrates Sales Cloud with Slack to create a personalized sales home that centralizes information, simplifies processes and automates administrative tasks.

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Samsara reveals electric vehicles to drive future enterprise operations

Samsara has announced new research revealing that over half (55 percent) of physical operations leaders surveyed in the UK and Ireland could have a hybrid or electric fleet by 2025, rising from 42 percent currently.