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SUSE Launches Cloud Elevate Partner Program to Drive Cloud Growth

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Empowering ecosystem partners to deliver exceptional customer experiences in the cloud marketplace

BERLIN, June 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — (SUSECON 2024) — SUSE®, the company behind SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher Prime, and NeuVector Prime, today announced the SUSE One Cloud Elevate Program, a new way for SUSE One partners to sell SUSE’s open source solutions, including bundling it for use in hybrid scenarios through cloud marketplaces. Partners can expand their business by tapping into their enterprise customers’ vast untapped committed spend in the cloud.

According to a Canalys report, the cloud marketplace will grow to more than $45 billion with a CAGR of 84% by 2025, and close to one-third of marketplace transactions will involve a channel partner. As customers shift the way they procure technology, enterprises must enable partners to capitalize on the boundless opportunities in the marketplace. The Cloud Elevate Program, is being launched under the SUSE One Partner Program umbrella, and will enable partners to increase revenues by expanding into cloud committed spend. Members can also co-sell with cloud providers to gain new business.

“Cloud marketplaces are continuing their rapid evolution in how today’s technology buyers are consuming services and software,” said Christine Puccio, Global VP, Cloud. “We are seeing a significant demand with our channel partners to participate in our cloud growth with marketplaces and we are excited to embrace our ecosystem with their journey to cloud.  We created a program that incorporates all the SUSE One Partner Program benefits while integrating AWS Marketplace Channel Partner Private Offers (CPPO) to provide even more value and enhanced collaboration for our partner community.”

“By collaborating with SUSE, we can provide customers with a proven solution to build better software solutions and applications in the cloud, ” said Rick Cantu, CEO at Redapt. “SUSE’s inclusive approach to the channel enables us to grow faster and more efficiently, and we’re excited to maintain this partnership for many more years.”

All channel partners in the SUSE One Partner Program are invited to join the Cloud Elevate Program. For more information, please see here. Interested partners can apply here.

The SUSE One Partner Program has been given the 5-star rating by the CRN Partner Program Guide for four years running, and has an evolved flexible and modern structure built around Specializations that align to our partners’ business models. Cloud Elevate is a new offering under the Cloud Specialization, and is open to all partners who wish to resell SUSE technologies through AWS CPPO.  Cloud Elevate partners will enjoy all the benefits offered through the SUSE One Partner Program, with additive benefits specifically designed to accelerate growth.

The power of community is what drives open source. With that same philosophy applied to the SUSE One ecosystem, our opportunities together are limitless.

About SUSE
SUSE is a global leader in innovative, reliable and secure enterprise open source solutions, including SUSE Linux Enterprise, Rancher and NeuVector. More than 60% of the Fortune 500 rely on SUSE to power their mission-critical workloads, enabling them to innovate everywhere – from the data center to the cloud, to the edge and beyond. SUSE puts the “open” back in open source, collaborating with partners and communities to give customers the agility to tackle innovation challenges today and the freedom to evolve their strategy and solutions tomorrow. For more information, visit www.suse.com

Media Contact: rachel.romoff@suse.com

Source: SUSE S.A.

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Vidnoz AI 3.0 Empowers Businesses & Creators with Next-Gen Avatar Video Creation

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SAN FRANCISCO, June 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Vidnoz, a transformative AI tools platform, today announces the release of Vidnoz AI 3.0, introducing its brand new features – Scene-based Sitting Avatars and Team Collaboration. These innovative updates significantly streamline the video production workflow, delivering a comprehensive and smoother video creation experience for its users. Vidnoz AI commits to delving into the realm of spokesperson videos and transforming video communication with a diverse cast of lifelike avatars.

Vidnoz AI 3.0 Empowers Businesses & Creators with Next-Gen Avatar Video Creation
Vidnoz AI 3.0 Empowers Businesses & Creators with Next-Gen Avatar Video Creation

Video content consumption is skyrocketing in the digital age, with year-over-year growth of 80%. Businesses, educators, and individuals alike rely on videos to convey messages, share knowledge, and engage audiences. As remote work becomes increasingly prevalent, effective team collaboration tools are essential. Vidnoz AI’s new features address this growing need by providing powerful solutions that enhance team communication and make video creation more accessible.

Groundbreaking Collaboration: Redefining Teamwork

Vidnoz AI 3.0 allows team members to work closely on video projects seamlessly, fostering collaboration and enhancing productivity.

  • Unlimited Team Size: Vidnoz AI supports teams of nearly any size, accommodating up to 1000 members, making it suitable for both small teams and large organizations.
  • Easy to share and organize: Users can swiftly create folders, streamlining the management of various projects and resources, in addition to sharing project files, templates, and feature permissions for seamless communication and coordination.
  • Real-time Collaboration: Team members can share ideas and provide feedback on video projects in real time, ensuring a cohesive and efficient workflow.

Unmatched Authenticity: Scene-based Sitting Avatars

The introduction of Sitting Avatars adds a new dimension of realism and engagement to video creation. These avatars are ideal for scenarios that require a seated, professional appearance, enhancing the overall quality and relatability of the content. Suitable scenarios for Sitting Avatars include:

  • Meeting Videos: Improve the professionalism of online meetings with avatars that mimic a natural sitting posture, creating a more engaging and lifelike interaction.
  • Educational Videos: Make educational content more relatable and engaging with avatars that can sit and interact with virtual environments, enhancing the learning experience.
  • Sales Video: Scale and personalize sales videos to improve efficiency in every sales touch-point: From outreach, and follow-ups, to successful closure.

Unwavering Commitment to “Free for All”

Despite elevating video quality to the next level, Vidnoz AI continues to provide daily free usage for all users. Users can freely explore 900+ Avatars, 450+ voices, 1000+ templates, numerous images, and video assets on Vidnoz AI. Anyone, from creators to companies, can create top-notch spokesperson videos effortlessly.

Sam Brown, the chief product manager of Vidnoz AI, expressed his excitement about the release, saying, “It’s a world where video reigns supreme, even in our line of work. The demand for high-quality video content is growing, and we are committed to making video creation simple and accessible to everyone. Our team will constantly add new templates and avatars to the collection, diversify avatar roles, and include more high-end speech options for various scenarios.”

To explore Vidnoz AI 3.0 and experience the next-generation video creation, please visit www.vidnoz.com.

About Vidnoz

Vidnoz is an innovative AI tools platform that aims to enable everyone to complete voice, graphics, and video generation effortlessly. Vidnoz started with the mission to revolutionize the world with AI tools. Vidnoz introduced a series of innovations to the market, including an AI video Generator, Text to Video, AI Video Enhancer, and AI Voice Changer,  serving users from 26+ industries including education, manufacturing, and real estate.

Media Contact
Hayley Walker
press@vidnoz.com

Source: Vidnoz Inc.

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Kantar BrandZ 2024 Rankings: Haier Leads for the Sixth Consecutive Year as Premier IoT Ecosystem Brand

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QINGDAO, China, June 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Haier, the number one brand in the household appliances sector, has once again distinguished itself as the only Internet of Things (IoT) ecosystem brand on the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024 list, marking the sixth consecutive year it has achieved this accolade. This achievement underscores Haier’s enduring global leadership and innovation in integrating technology with user-centric solutions.

The announcement from Kantar highlights a significant trend toward deeper integration of technology with branding, an accelerated globalization of brands, along with a greater emphasis on evaluating sustainability. The total value of the top 100 global brands has surged by 20% year-on-year to $8.3 trillion, nearing the peak value recorded in 2022. Since its inception in 2006, the total brand value of these leading global entities has grown by an impressive 474%, with entry thresholds escalating from $4 billion to $19 billion, a 354% increase.

Haier Leads for the Sixth Consecutive Year as Premier IoT Ecosystem Brand
Haier Leads for the Sixth Consecutive Year as Premier IoT Ecosystem Brand

Sustained Growth and Innovation Drive Haier’s Success

Haier’s consistent rise through the ranks, from its debut at 89th place in 2019 to 58th this year, reflects the substantial growth in brand value facilitated by pioneering IoT-driven ecosystems. In the fiscal year 2023, Haier reported robust financial results with global revenues reaching RMB371.8 billion ($52.3 billion) and profits totaling RMB26.7 billion ($3.76 billion). Zhou Yunjie, Chairman and CEO of Haier Group attributes this performance to their ecosystem brand strategy which acts as a stabilizer, driver, and accelerator for high-quality corporate development.

“Haier has originated and is at the forefront of the ecosystem brand-new paradigm, dedicated to breaking new ground in original technology. By leveraging technological innovation to spur industry innovation, it guides the direction of global industry growth,” said Doreen Wang, Kantar China CEO and Global Head of BrandZ, “Haier was the first to introduce an intelligent interaction engine in the industry, enabling unlimited possibilities for enhancing life with users and for industry development with ecological partners, which has led to ongoing enhancements in brand value and rankings.”

Prioritizing Two Pillars Tracks to Boost High-quality Development in the Sector

Haier leads the way in ecosystem branding on a global scale, aiming to build lifelong customers by constantly interacting, refining experiences, with users. 

  • The company’s premium brand Casarte exemplifies how it leads through high-end innovative offerings that have seen a thirteen-fold increase over seven years, topping industry averages across price points and market share growth metrics.
  • Through the creation of COSMOPlat, an industrial internet platform created by Haier Group, representing the initiative of “big enterprises co-creating, smaller enterprises sharing”, it has developed ecosystems in 15 fields, such as chemicals, mold production, and the automotive industry. It has now engaged with more than 900,000 firms, assisted over 160,000 businesses, and has formulated a holistic digital empowerment approach that spans from businesses to industrial parks, to sectors, and ultimately to urban areas.
  • In the health sector, anchored in scientific creativity and digital intelligence, strategically focuses on life sciences, clinical medicine, and biotechnology. It provides avant-garde solutions in these sectors while partnering with more than 60 international organizations to serve multiple countries abroad, contributing to the development of an international public health ecosystem.

By securing the position as the only global IoT ecosystem brand on the Kantar BrandZ Most Valuable Global Brands 2024 list for the sixth time in a row, Haier has shown not just its ability to lead in the ecosystem brand paradigm; but also proven its resilience and consistent growth, during its 40-year long journey starting from 1984.

About Haier Group

Founded in 1984, Haier Group is a leading global provider of better life and digital transformation solutions. Based on the purpose of “More Creation, More Possibilities”, we’ve always been user centered, adhered to original technology, and built a landscape of two pillars, Smart Living and Industrial Internet. We have built 10 R&D centers and 143 manufacturing centers around the world. We are the world’s only IoT ecosystem brand that has been ranked in the Kantar BrandZ Top 100 Most Valuable Global Brands for six consecutive years, and we have held the No.1 position in Euromonitor’s Global Major Appliances Brand for 15 consecutive years.

Accessories, Computers, Consumer Electronics

Acer Bridges Entertainment Work and Play with New Smart Monitors

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Acer has introduced two new lines of monitors with Google TV built-in, offering a versatile solution for entertainment, work, and gaming. The Acer DA1 series caters to those who prioritize high-resolution visuals and productivity features, while the Nitro GA1 series focuses on providing a smooth gaming experience. Both series come in space-saving 27-inch and 31.5-inch models.

High-Resolution Displays and Integrated Entertainment

The Acer DA1 series, including the DA271K and DA321QK models, boasts 4K UHD resolution for crisp visuals and vivid details. Conversely, the Nitro GA1 series, including the Nitro GA271U P and Nitro GA321QU P models, features WQHD resolution with a high 180 Hz refresh rate for smooth gameplay and minimal input lag. Both series come with HDR10 and 250 nits brightness for enhanced image quality and colour accuracy. Additionally, they are compatible with AMD FreeSync and NVIDIA G-SYNC, minimizing screen tearing for a smoother viewing experience.

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Acer Nitro GA1 (Source: Acer)

The star feature of these monitors is undoubtedly Google TV integration. This allows users to access popular streaming services like Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+, HBO Max, and YouTube directly on the monitor, eliminating the need for a separate streaming device. Casting movies, shows, and photos from smartphones or tablets to the monitor is also effortless using Google Cast.

Enhanced Convenience and Versatility

For added convenience, both the DA1 and Nitro GA1 series come with wireless projection and screen mirroring capabilities, reducing cable clutter. Bluetooth connectivity allows for connection to speakers, peripherals, and other devices. As internet-connected devices (IoT), these monitors can integrate seamlessly with smart home ecosystems.

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Acer DA1 (Source: Acer)

A noteworthy feature for multitaskers is the Multiview function, which allows users to split the screen into sections and view content from different sources simultaneously. The monitors also include a built-in stand that allows for ergonomic adjustments and VESA wall-mount compatibility for a more streamlined setup.

Pricing and Availability

The monitors are expected to be available in North America and EMEA (Europe, Middle East, and Africa) in Q4 (October-December) 2024. Here’s a breakdown of the starting prices:

  • Acer DA271K: USD 349.99 (North America) [approx. RM1,647.60], EUR299 (EMEA) [approx. RM1,649.12]
  • Acer DA321QK: USD 399.99 (North America) [approx. RM1,882.97], EUR349 (EMEA) [approx. RM1,787.77]
  • Nitro GA271U P: USD 329.99 (North America) [approx. RM1,553.44], EUR299 (EMEA) [approx. RM1,649.12]
  • Nitro GA321QU P: USD 379.99 (North America) [approx. RM1,788.82], EUR349 (EMEA) [approx. RM1,787.77]

It’s important to note that these are starting prices, and the actual price may vary depending on the retailer and configuration.

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Clarivate Launches AI-Enhanced Solution to Accelerate Trademark Watching

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Providing faster and more accurate answers to critical business questions

LONDON, May 20, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Clarivate Plc (NYSE: CLVT), a leading global provider of transformative intelligence, launched the first publicly available version of Trademark Watch Analyzer today at the 2024 International Trademark Association Annual Meeting. As the next-generation trademark protection solution enhanced by artificial intelligence (AI) and cloud technology, this solution combines Clarivate global trademark and case law data, in-house IP expertise, and cutting-edge AI technology. It will provide faster and more accurate answers to critical business questions by automating key trademark watching tasks and intelligently prioritizing result sets.

Trademark Watch Analyzer connects users to trademark datasets in 258 countries and territories across 191 official trademark registers, as well as data from 7+ million trademark litigation cases. This content is harmonized and connected through AI algorithms which query, connect and mine both datasets delivering advanced insights in supported watch products. This revolutionizes the way trademark watch results are delivered, so that clients can rank results based on their chance of success/opposition.

According to data from SAEGIS®, a CompuMark™ trademark solution from Clarivate, the number of trademark applications filed globally each year has more than doubled since 2014. With over one million new trademarks added to trademark registers around the world each month, the risk of infringement has never been greater, making vigilance of trademark applications essential to protect and grow strong brands.

Gordon Samson, President, Intellectual Property, Clarivate, said: “As the global business landscape grows more complex, trademark professionals are faced with challenges including more data, less context and shorter deadlines. Our advanced AI-driven solution enables clients to confidently monitor their trademarks anywhere in the world, with global monitoring and automated alerts, while also saving time, costs and critical resources. The launch of the Trademark Watch Analyzer is the latest example of our Think forward™ promise — connecting clients to trusted intelligence to ensure an IP-empowered tomorrow.”

With a more intuitive design and user interface, Trademark Watch Analyzer will enable clients to have a much-improved user experience as they work with their results. The navigation will be based on the same architecture as the Brand Landscape Analyzer launched in 2023, providing clients with a more cohesive experience within the Clarivate product suite.

Find out more about Trademark Watch Analyzer here.

About Clarivate
Clarivate™ is a leading global provider of transformative intelligence. We offer enriched data, insights & analytics, workflow solutions and expert services in the areas of Academia & Government, Intellectual Property and Life Sciences & Healthcare. For more information, please visit www.clarivate.com

Media Contact:
Jack Wan, External Communications Director
newsroom@clarivate.com

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HPE Aruba Networking Unveils Powerful Wi-Fi 7 APs to Supercharge Enterprise Connectivity

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HPE Aruba Networking is looking to set the bar higher for enterprise Wi-Fi with the launch of its new Wi-Fi 7 access points (APs). These next-generation solutions deliver up to 30% more capacity compared to competitors, ensuring seamless connectivity for demanding applications like AI and the ever-growing Internet of Things (IoT) landscape.

HPE Aruba Networking’s 730 series APs leverage the company’s proven track record as an industry leader proven by its 18-time Gartner Magic Quadrant leadership position. These new APs leverage patented ultra tri-band (UTB) hardware technology unlocking exceptional performance by optimizing both 5GHz and 6GHz bands. This helps eliminate channel interference for smoother data flow.

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“As businesses embrace data-driven modernization, reliable, secure, and high-performance connectivity is crucial,” says Mark Ablett, Vice President of Asia Pacific and Japan at HPE Aruba Networking. “Our Wi-Fi 7 APs, managed by HPE Aruba Networking Central, empower organizations to achieve optimal network capabilities, bolster operational efficiency, and safeguard their digital environment.”

AI-ready IoT Integration

The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series eliminates the need for separate IoT network overlays. Built-in support for a wide range of IoT protocols like Zigbee and Bluetooth, alongside dual USB interfaces, provides a secure and versatile platform for connecting an expanding array of devices at the network edge.

The surge in IoT devices presents a rich data source for AI training and analysis. HPE’s extensive ecosystem of over 350 technology partners empowers organizations to capture, secure, and leverage this data to generate real-time business insights and build robust AI data lakes. These insights can be used to fuel predictive maintenance, digital twin implementations, and personalized customer experiences.

“Today’s enterprises require optimized connectivity and smart investments in their wireless infrastructure,” says Chris DePuy, principal analyst at 650 Group. “Wi-Fi 7 delivers the processing power, flexibility, speed, reliability, and capacity organizations need to navigate the explosion of IoT devices, ubiquitous security demands, and backward compatibility with legacy equipment.”

Feature Rich, Secure and Sustainable

HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series APs bring more than just new technology to the table. It builds on the secure, reliable framework which has been a hallmark of HPE Aruba’s portfolio since its inception. The new 730 series promises enhanced performance with UTB filtering that eliminates channel interference for maximized performance and capacity. It also enables simultaneous utilization of both 5GHz and 6GHz bands.

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Aside from this, the new routers come with advanced security. This allows admins to better manage access through policy-based access controls and Layer 7 application firewalls that build upon a robust security foundation. New features include link-level encryption (MACsec) for wired-level data protection on the AP and a personal wireless network mode for secure user device onboarding.

The new APs utilize HPE Aruba Networking Central’s IoT Operations dashboard. This simplifies device onboarding and removes the need for high-overhead vendor-specific overlays. The APs function as connectors and local processing elements for direct communication with third-party IoT services. They also come with dual dedicated Bluetooth and Zigbee radios that cater to high-density IoT environments. The built-in dual USB ports offer robust connectivity for diverse IoT devices using proprietary protocols. Integrated, non-permanent external antennas also optimize performance in challenging RF environments.

HPE Aruba’s 730 series APs come with Increased SDRAM and Flash memory compared to previous models. This allows application-specific containers to run on the APs themselves, streamlining data transmissions and enabling local processing for faster response to real-time conditions.

The 730 Series leverages the new Wi-Fi location standard for improved location-aware services with one-meter precision, ideal for real-time, immersive, and industrial use cases. It also supports the IEEE 802.11az standard and facilitates self-location networks. Additional features include a Global Navigation Satellite System (GNSS) receiver, a barometric sensor for floor-level mapping, and Bluetooth Low Energy (BLE) 5.4 for bi-directional IoT location data to enhance user engagement and asset tracking.

The 730 series is built with sustainability in mind. The outlined features are further enhanced by an AI-powered dynamic power save mode. This allows organizations to be sustainability-oriented by reducing energy consumption.

Availability and Management

The HPE Aruba Networking 730 Series Access Points will be generally available globally in July 2024 and come with a limited lifetime warranty. Management is facilitated through HPE Aruba Networking Central, offered as a subscription, either as a standalone SaaS solution or included as part of an HPE GreenLake (NaaS) subscription via the HPE GreenLake edge-to-cloud platform.

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Veritas Strengthens Cyber Resilience with New AI-Powered Solutions

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  • Launches industry’s first self-defending data protection solution
  • Announces new AI-powered copilot
  • Expands Veritas 360 Defense with new security partners

SINGAPORE, April 24, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Veritas Technologies, the leader in secure multi-cloud data resilience, today announced artificial intelligence (AI)-powered advancements in Veritas 360 Defense. With the industry’s first self-defending data protection solution, a generative AI-powered operational copilot and new ecosystem partners, organizations can more rapidly recover from ransomware attacks.

Matt Waxman, senior vice president of product management at Veritas, said: “Cyber criminals are now using sophisticated AI tools to increase the frequency, speed and scale of their attacks, overwhelming data protection teams. At the same time, organizations are less likely to be hiring additional data protection specialists. This leaves both existing specialists and new generalists in need of additional support. The solution is intelligent data management tools that act as a sidekick to guide them in their fight against cybercrime.”

Industry’s First Adaptive Self-Defending Data Protection Solution

Cybercriminals are increasingly trying to corrupt backup data using the stolen credentials of administrators. Veritas is introducing a new self-defending data protection solution—a first-of-its-kind in the data protection industry. Veritas NetBackup and Veritas Alta Data Protection will continuously monitor and defend themselves against threats from compromised data protection user credentials. Beyond detecting anomalies in administrative user behaviors, the protection solutions will automatically flag unusual administrator behavior and autonomously adjust security parameters—such as multifactor authentication and multi-person authentication—to lock down access to data and protect it against attacks.

Veritas Alta Copilot Streamlines, Simplifies and Optimizes Cyber Resilience

Veritas Alta Copilot has been designed using the latest large language models to reduce the complexity of enterprise data management and is now available for users of Veritas Alta View. It can create sophisticated reports to monitor data protection infrastructure through simple conversation in natural language, quickly identify cyber vulnerabilities and operational inefficiencies, proactively assist with troubleshooting and guide users through complex data management tasks.

Veritas Alta Copilot has been trained with Veritas best practices and product documentation. It empowers multi-tasking IT generalists to drive the level of optimal performance from their technology investment typically only achieved with management and configuration by highly specialized experts.

Matt Neubauer, chief information officer at Morgans, said: “AI-powered solutions from Veritas could help us transform how we approach data protection. They will be able to not only anticipate threats but also streamline our data management operations, saving us time and freeing up resources to focus on transformational activity.”

Veritas 360 Defense Vendor Ecosystem Expands to Simplify End-to-End Cyber Resilience

Five new security partners have joined the Veritas 360 Defense ecosystem for increased threat monitoring, protection and recoverability. The expanded roster of partners includes Securonix, a leader in next-generation security information and event management, user and entity behavior analytics and security orchestration automation and response.

Mark Stevens, global vice president of channels and alliances at Securonix, said: “A rise in AI-driven, social-engineered credential abuse attacks is putting all applications and data at risk. With Securonix joining the Veritas 360 Defense ecosystem, Veritas customers will be able to easily access an early warning from our AI-powered detection solution that stolen credentials are being used across a wide range of other applications. This will enable them—or their Veritas AI tools—to trigger enhanced security measures for their protection environments before they’re compromised.”

Waxman concluded: “Cyber resilience continues to be a team sport. As cybercriminals change their offense strategy from attacking systems to attacking the people who operate them, the security community needs to come together to adapt their defense strategy. No one can do this alone; they all need both partners and AI on their side.”

Learn more about today’s announcements from Veritas.

About Veritas 
Veritas Technologies is the leader in secure multi-cloud data management. Over 80,000 customers—including 91% of the Fortune 100—rely on Veritas to help ensure the protection, recoverability and compliance of their data. Veritas has a reputation for reliability at scale, which delivers the resilience its customers need against the disruptions threatened by cyberattacks, like ransomware. No other vendor can match Veritas’ ability to execute, with support for 800+ data sources, 100+ operating systems and 1,400+ storage targets through a single, unified approach. Powered by Cloud Scale Technology, Veritas is delivering today on its strategy for Autonomous Data Management that reduces operational overhead while delivering greater value. Learn more at veritas.com. Follow us on X at @veritastechllc. 

Veritas and the Veritas Logo are trademarks or registered trademarks of Veritas Technologies LLC or its affiliates in the US and other countries. Other names may be trademarks of their respective owners.

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LG CNS Wins ‘Google Cloud Services Partner of the Year Awards for South Korea’ Two Years in a Row

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  • Awarded as the South Korean representative in the services sector, recognized for its leading MSP[1] business capabilities in South Korea
  • Providing tailored services to support clients’ successful cloud migration to deliver ‘distinctive client value’
  • Achieved Google Cloud Specializations in Data Analytics – Services, Machine Learning – Services and Cloud Migration – Services
  • Secured over 3,900 certifications from global CSP[2]providers including Google Cloud, AWS and Microsoft

SEOUL, South Korea, April 23, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG CNS, a leading DX (Digital Transformation) company, has been named ‘Google Cloud Services Partner of the Year’ for South Korea at ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards 2024’ for the second consecutive year.

Employees of LG CNS Cloud Business division celebrate winning ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards’ for the second consecutive year
Employees of LG CNS Cloud Business division celebrate winning ‘Google Cloud Partner Awards’ for the second consecutive year

The Google Cloud Partner Awards recognize the leaders of digital innovation that are leveraging Google Cloud to give clients new business value while recording exceptional achievements. Awards are presented across 14 categories, including services, industry solutions, public sector and social impact.

The services category recognizes the partner companies providing distinctive services through optimized Google Cloud migration that are tailored to the client’s business characteristics and help them achieve business success. In 2023, LG CNS was acknowledged for leading client DX innovation and Application Modernization (AM) by applying Google Cloud’s core services, including its cloud and data platforms. LG CNS provided distinctive client value by delivering customized services to clients across various industries including the gaming, logistics, retail and manufacturing sectors.

For example, LG CNS supported a South Korean company last year in building its own LLM (Large Language Model) model on Google Cloud, significantly reducing its trial and error in AI model training and allowing it to operate global services stably. For another South Korean company, LG CNS combined Google Cloud’s generative AI platform with client service to enhance its operational efficiency. LG CNS also conducted a Proof of Concept (PoC) using BigQuery[3] to analyze consumer marketing data for a third company, improving client value by enabling data analysts to perform their tasks effectively. Additionally, LG CNS participated as a service partner in migrating the existing database of a global company based in Singapore to Google Cloud.

LG CNS’s team of elite professionals, who excel in delivering premier cloud services, have laid the foundation for these achievements. With over 3,900 certifications from global top 3 CSP providers, including Google Cloud certifications such as cloud architect, cloud network engineer, data engineer, machine learning engineer and cloud security engineer, LG CNS ensures unparalleled proficiency in the field.

LG CNS continues to demonstrate its technical prowess by acquiring certifications and qualifications from Google Cloud including its Specialization for Data Analytics – Services in December 2023. The company has also achieved Specializations in Machine Learning – Services, Infrastructure – Services and Cloud Migration – Services as well as attaining its prestigious Premier Partner status in 2020 for Google Cloud in the Sell and Service Engagement Models, which Google Cloud reserves for its top-tier partners.

In August 2023, LG CNS began strengthening its technical and business collaboration with Google Cloud in the cloud and generative AI-related domains at the ‘Google Cloud Next 2023’ conference, where representatives from both companies convened to discuss avenues for enhanced cooperation.

“We have achieved outstanding results in the cloud-based generative AI business, encompassing the entire spectrum from MSP to AM and SaaS,” said Taehoon Kim, head of the Cloud Business division at LG CNS. “We will continue to foster a close partnership with Google Cloud to consistently deliver unique value to our clients.”

“Google Cloud’s Partner Awards celebrate the transformative impact and value that partners have delivered for clients,” said Kevin Ichhpurani, Corporate Vice President, Global Ecosystem and Channels at Google Cloud. “We’re proud to announce LG CNS as a 2024 Google Cloud Partner Award winner and recognize their achievements enabling client success from the past year.”

[1] MSP (Managed Service Provider): A cloud management and service company that provides services such as cloud construction, transition and operation, enabling enterprises to utilize the cloud provided by CSP.

[2] CSP (Cloud Service Provider): A company offering cloud platforms. For example, Google provides the Google Cloud Platform (GCP), Amazon offers AWS and Microsoft has Azure.

[3] BigQuery: A data analysis platform provided by Google Cloud.

About LG CNS 

LG CNS is a leading Korean digital transformation (DX) company that continues to pioneer various emerging technologies such as the cloud, generative AI, big data, smart factory, smart city, smart logistics and digital marketing. The company is also leading the market through innovative system integration (SI) and system management (SM) projects in finance, manufacturing, the public sector and various other industries. For more information, please visit www.lgcns.com.

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Easy Journey to the Cloud – Huawei Cloud Debuts HECS L

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SINGAPORE, April 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Transitioning to the cloud presents a crucial decision for enterprises, with selecting the ideal cloud server topping the priority list. Yet, for small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs), startups, and entry-level developers, this decision proves challenging due to high thresholds and deployment costs, alongside the ongoing maintenance and operational expenses of cloud servers.

In response to these challenges, Huawei Cloud introduces the Hyper Elastic Cloud Server Light (HECS L) today. This innovative cloud server distinguishes itself with four key advantages: no freezing, cost-effective, easy to use, and easy to manage. SMBs can now seamlessly embark on their cloud journey, benefitting from HECS L’s standout feature of “websites built in 3 steps with 2x the performance”.

HECS L is a silver bullet for building and managing various digital platforms, including websites, e-commerce stores, mini-games, business systems, and online test environments. Moreover, it streamlines cloud service setup, reduces expenses, and enhances overall efficiency.


QingTian Architecture + KooVerse: High Performance, Low Latency

The technical backbone of Huawei Cloud, QingTian Architecture, showcases two significant advancements: software-hardware synergy on the data plane and the Alkaid smart cloud brain on the management plane. On the data plane, QingTian doubles computing density and quadruples delivery efficiency. Its software-hardware synergy enables full offloading and acceleration for compute, storage, networking, and security resources, resulting in minimal storage and network latency. On the management plane, Alkaid facilitates global resource scheduling, dynamic governance, and intelligent computing power matching, ensuring efficient resource allocation and utilization. QingTian serves as the cornerstone for HECS L’s optimal performance, offering exceptional stability and speed, and zero freezing.

Complementing QingTian, KooVerse, Huawei Cloud’s global cloud infrastructure, elevates the efficacy of HECS L to new heights. With its unified architecture, KooVerse revolutionizes latency-sensitive operations such as audio/video streaming, real-time gaming, and online education. It enables HECS L users to experience a 50-ms latency circle, coupled with high security and stability.

Through the powerful synergy of QingTian and KooVerse, HECS L outperforms its counterparts in terms of efficiency and latency, emerging as the premier choice for agile services.


Better User Experience: Out-of-the-Box, Easy-to-Manage

Huawei Cloud HECS L not only boasts powerful capabilities but also prioritizes user-friendliness. Huawei Cloud researchers have meticulously identified the pain points users encounter throughout the cloud server lifecycle, addressing them with HECS L’s user-centric design. HECS L features low thresholds, visualized functions, centralized configurations, and a premium user experience. Specifically, it offers the following strengths:

  • Quick purchase: Streamlined cloud server setup process with various image and resource combinations.
  • Websites built in 3 steps: Effortlessly create websites, tools, systems, and environments in just three steps using preset images and scenario-specific templates.
  • Rollout in minutes: Provision resources with a few clicks and seamlessly orchestrate services, saving significant time.
  • Visualized management: All resources and connections accessible in one place, providing a comprehensive overview and detailed insights without navigating multiple tabs.
  • Simplified management: Timely reminders for resource status checks, facilitating easy renewal or cancellation.
  • Thorough guide: Comprehensive scenario-specific guides for step-by-step website setup, ensuring clarity throughout the configuration process.
  • Cost-effectiveness: Huawei Cloud’s commitment to cost reduction enables HECS L to offer competitive advantages and affordable prices. Users can easily find a cloud server with ideal specifications to suit their budget.


Huawei Cloud’s New-Offering Prime Season features enticing deals on HECS L. For just $10.79 USD, users can acquire a cloud server with 2 vCPUs, 1 GB memory for six months. For those requiring additional power, a cloud server with 2 vCPUs and 4 GB memory is available for only $80.26 USD for an entire year. For more information, visit Huawei Cloud’s official website.

More info: https://activity.huaweicloud.com/intl/en-us/prime-season.html

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IHH Healthcare Selects Oracle Exadata Platform to Improve Operational Efficiency and Patient Outcomes

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One of the world’s largest integrated healthcare providers harnesses the power of cloud across Singapore and Malaysia to improve operational efficiency

SINGAPORE, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Oracle CloudWorld Tour Singapore — IHH Healthcare (IHH), a world-leading integrated healthcare provider, has selected Oracle Exadata Database Service running on the Oracle Exadata platform to modernize its operations in Singapore and Malaysia, aiming to improve patient services, while maintaining the highest level of patient privacy. To meet the unique local market and regulatory needs, IHH Singapore has migrated its core application workloads to Oracle Exadata Database Service on Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI), while IHH Malaysia migrated its database workloads to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer.

IHH is one of the world’s largest healthcare networks with more than 80 hospitals across 10 countries including Singapore and Malaysia. IHH needed a robust database platform to manage massive amounts of data, keep it secure, and use it to improve patient outcomes. IHH Singapore migrated its core application workloads to Oracle Exadata Database Service on OCI including its Electronic Medical Records used by IHH Singapore’s more than 5,000 staff to support its patients, enterprise data warehouse and laboratory information systems. Meanwhile, IHH Malaysia consolidated and migrated its database workloads including its patient management system, appointment booking system, lab information, and billings to Oracle Exadata Cloud@Customer to meet stringent data residency and compliance requirements. By consolidating its disparate on-premises database systems in the cloud, IHH improves patient and clinician user experiences with faster and more reliable access to secure, up-to-date information.

“IHH Healthcare believes in the transformative power of modern technology to enhance patient outcomes,” said Linus Tham, group chief information officer, IHH Healthcare. “With the support of Oracle Exadata Database Service on the Exadata platform in Singapore and Malaysia, we are able to leverage cloud benefits while complying with local regulatory requirements. This migration marks a significant step towards establishing a unified digital healthcare ecosystem, crucial for dismantling data silos, and enhancing data analytics capabilities for our physicians. By alleviating administrative burdens, our physicians can dedicate more attention to patient care. This also aligns with our strategy to use innovative technologies such as AI to deliver world-class healthcare services.”

Oracle Exadata Database Service delivers the versatility of Oracle Database on purpose-built, optimized infrastructure deployed on public and hybrid clouds. Built-in cloud automation, elastic resource scaling, security, and fast performance for all Oracle Database workloads help simplify management and reduce costs. IHH selected the Oracle Exadata platform on OCI and Cloud@Customer deployments for its scalable high performance and integrated high availability, data protection, security, and disaster recovery capabilities which are critical to support continuous operations.

“Today’s healthcare organizations must manage massive amounts of data, keep it secure, and use it to improve patient outcomes, all while keeping costs under control,” said Chin Ying Loong, regional managing director, ASEAN & South Asia Growing Economies (SAGE), Oracle. “Cloud technology serves as the cornerstone for the future of healthcare, facilitating collaboration and unifying data across the healthcare ecosystem. As the need to analyze data in real-time intensifies, the Oracle Exadata platform can provide the industry with high performance database services on OCI or Cloud@Customer options to store, process, and protect patient data.”

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About IHH Healthcare 
A world-leading integrated healthcare provider, IHH believes that making a difference starts with our aspiration to Care. For Good.  

Our team of more than 70,000 people commit to deliver greater good to our patients, our people, the public and our planet, as we live our purpose each day to touch lives and transform care. 

Through our portfolio of trusted brands – Acibadem, Mount Elizabeth, Prince Court, Gleneagles, Fortis, Pantai and Parkway – we offer our patients comprehensive and personalised care ranging from primary to quaternary, and even ancillary services such as laboratory, diagnostics, imaging and rehabilitation. 

With our scale and reach in 10 countries, we continue to raise the bar in healthcare in our key markets of Malaysia, Singapore, Turkiye, India, Greater China (including Hong Kong), and beyond.

In partnership with our stakeholders, we will co-create a sustainable future for all as we work towards our vision to be the world’s most trusted healthcare services network. 

More information can be found at www.ihhhealthcare.com.