IBM Finalizes $6.4 Billion Acquisition of HashiCorp to Enhance Hybrid Cloud and AI Solutions

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 28, 2025

Armonk, N.Y. – IBM has announced that it has now completed the acquisition of HashiCorp, a provider of infrastructure automation and security solutions for hybrid cloud applications and generative AI. This acquisition, which was worth $6.4 billion, will help accelerate innovation, improve security, and provide further value to customers via cloud technologies. HashiCorp’s capabilities will create substantial synergies within IBM’s strategic growth initiatives such as Red Hat, watsonx, data security, IT automation, and consulting services. For example, combining HashiCorp Terraform and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform offers strong capability to automate infrastructure provisioning and application deployment across multiple clouds. “Organizations […]

Ericsson Advances O2 Interface Standardization with Industry Partners

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 18, 2025

Stockholm, Sweden – Ericsson declares once more as an Open RAN leader in bringing forward the industrialization of the O2 interface in partnership with Dell Technologies and Red Hat. Developed within O-RAN Alliance, the O2 interface is an enabler for seamless multi-vendor cloud RAN integration that is increasingly supporting the demand for an open telecom network. According to proof-of-concept trials in progress with Dell and Red Hat, implementation of the O2 interface is to be documented. The integration of the Dell Telecom Infrastructure Blocks and Automation Suite with Red Hat OpenShift will then connect the platform to Ericsson’s Intelligent Automation […]

SAP’s Q4 Sees Major AI and Cloud Transformations in Asia Pacific

By Arshiya Kunwar | February 3, 2025

SAP noted a strong acceleration in momentum for artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud adoption within the Asia-Pacific and Japan (APJ) region, following the release of the global Q4 earnings. Businesses across the region have wholly adopted SAP’s AI-first strategy, with large enterprises employing RISE with SAP, SAP Business AI, and sustainability solutions as the chosen options for their transformation agenda. President of SAP Asia Pacific and Japan, Paul Marriott, said, “2024 was the year that artificial intelligence moved from hype to reality for SAP customers across Asia Pacific and Japan. This will only accelerate in 2025, as we target a […]

Defra Extends £2.28M Contract with Kyndryl to Enhance UK Digital Services

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 28, 2025

London – The UK Department for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (Defra) has extended its partnership with Kyndryl, the world’s leading IT infrastructure services company, by a £2.28M one-year contract. It seeks to upgrade the core network infrastructure of Defra to improve its digital modernization journey, as the department delivers essential services including facilitating trade, protecting floods, preventing diseases and other critical functions in the lives of citizens in the UK. Under the new deal, Kyndryl will target technical debt reduction and help in the progression of Defra’s cloud. The partnership includes managing Defra’s networks, modernization of outdated IT systems, […]

Euronext’s iBabs Governance Software Joins UK G-Cloud 14 for Public Sector Efficiency

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

Amsterdam, Brussels, Dublin, Lisbon, Milan, Oslo, and Paris – Euronext’s leading board portal and meeting management solution, iBabs, has officially joined the UK’s G-Cloud 14 framework, as part of the Digital Marketplace managed by the Crown Commercial Service (CCS). It eases procurement for public sector organizations allowing them to adopt the iBabs governance software without prolonged tendering or competitive processes. G-Cloud 14 is a crucial initiative toward accelerating digital adoption in the UK public sector. It fast-tracks access to cloud-based tools by pre-approving suppliers. iBabs’s involvement underscores its commitment to providing reliable, user-friendly software for the board and committee meetings […]

Inetum Secures Cloud Framework to Boost Belgium’s Digital Transformation

By Arshiya Kunwar | January 13, 2025

Brussels, Belgium – The digital services provider, Inetum, has secured an Open Clouds for Research Environments (OCRE) framework agreement by Géant. This permits research, education, and other public sector clients in Belgium access to Microsoft Azure cloud services, a massive step toward speeding up digital transformation. The reason Inetum has been taken on board is its recognized expertise in Microsoft solutions and innovative approach. Collaborating with key partners Belnet, the Belgian National Research and Education Network, and Microsoft, Inetum will provide tailored cloud solutions to support the public sector, universities, and research centers. “Our collaboration with Géant, Belnet, and Microsoft […]

Google Cloud Launches New Querétaro Region, Transforming Mexico’s Digital Landscape

By ToAI Team | December 5, 2024

Querétaro, Mexico, Dec. 5, 2024 – The 41st official global cloud region, inaugurated by Google Cloud in Querétaro, has been momentous for digital transformation in Mexico and Latin America. The opening is the third for Google Cloud in the region, alongside São Paulo and Santiago, and it promises to spur innovation, create jobs, and add more than $11 billion to Mexico’s GDP by 2030. Comprising fast speeds, low-latency connectivity, secure data residence, and scalable infrastructure, the Querétaro region empowers organizations to optimize operations and speed up their growth. Some key customers, including Prosa and Auditoria Superior de la Federación, have […]

Pure Storage Launches FlashArray for AWS Outposts, Revolutionizing Hybrid Cloud

By Savio Jacob | December 2, 2024

Dec 01, 2024, Global – Pure Storage has announced its new solution FlashArray™ for AWS Outposts, and this hybrid cloud offering offers Pure Storage’s enterprise-grade storage with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to transform data centers while allowing seamless operation in a hybrid cloud environment. The solution enables an organization to directly create block data volumes, which are created by Pure Storage FlashArray, and attach them to Amazon EC2 instances on Outposts through the AWS Management Console thus ensuring a unified and simplified user experience. AWS Outposts brings AWS infrastructure and services to your premises or edge locations, providing a truly […]

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Aviatrix PaaS Debuts with AI-Driven Cloud Security for Enterprises

By Savio Jacob | November 12, 2024

Santa Clara, Calif., November 12, 2024 – Aviatrix has introduced its new solution called Aviatrix Cloud Network Security Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), which aims at improving and enhancing the enterprise cloud through AI-assisted insights and comprehensive managed infrastructure. The cloud storage alleviates network complexity by embedding intelligent automated capabilities into a single cohesive cloud-based offering providing quicker deployment, scalability, and cost efficiencies. “In the future, Aviatrix isn’t just about how we build and protect the network — it’s more about understanding how the businesses work and make decisions as a whole,” Says David Linthicum, a cloud computing specialist. “This platform abstracts […]

Tencent Cloud Strengthens European Presence with Media Scope Group Alliance

By Savio Jacob | November 11, 2024

November 11, 2024 – In a groundbreaking development geared towards enabling more digital transformation in Europe, Media Scope Group and Tencent Cloud have expanded their strategic partnership, which has existed since 2022. This alliance aims to foster innovations in digital marketing in different sectors across Central Europe. “We are excited to partner with Media Scope Group, bringing our technological innovations and over 20 years of experience in building large-scale digital ecosystems to the local market,” stated Fred Sun, General Manager of Europe, Tencent Cloud International. “Together with Media Scope Group, we look forward to boosting the digital transformation of marketing […]

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