Dataiku has announced Dataiku Answers, a new way for data teams to build Generative AI-powered chat using retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) at enterprise scale. With Dataiku Answers, teams can select their large language model (LLM) of choice, feed it their organization’s proprietary data through RAG techniques, and build tailored AI chatbots for all departments across their organization. […]
Omantel, a provider of integrated telecommunication services in the Sultanate of Oman, and Abraj Energy Services, Oman’s leading oil and gas service provider, have announced their strategic partnership. This collaboration focuses on the delivery of advanced Information & Communication Technologies (ICT) Services, particularly in Talent Management and Performance Management. This partnership combines Omantel’s expertise in […]
Huawei has presented its innovative Intelligent Distribution Solution (IDS) at the 26th World Energy Congress in Rotterdam. Developed in collaboration with ecosystem partners, the IDS aims to tackle the electric power industry’s most pressing challenges, including high line loss, unreliable service, and the burden of managing new energy loads. To address these challenges, power companies […]
New data from Synergy Research Group shows that the number of large data centers operated by hyperscale providers increased to 992 at the end of 2023, and passed the thousand mark in early 2024. Meanwhile it has taken just four years for the total capacity of hyperscale data centers to double, as the number of facilities grows rapidly […]
Equinix has signed its first renewable energy power purchase agreement (PPA) in Singapore with Sembcorp Industries, an energy and urban solutions provider, which will see the offtake from a 75 megawatt-peak (MWp) solar energy project. This strategic move is in line with the Singapore Green Plan 2030 to have all business sectors supported by cleaner […]
Nokia has announced that e& UAE, telecom arm of e&, will leverage Nokia’s cloud interconnect solution to provide connectivity services for hyperscalers in the United Arab Emirates (UAE). By using Nokia’s FP5-based technology, e& UAE can now offer significantly high-quality connectivity to hyperscalers, representing a revolution in performance, scale, and security. This will lead to […]
AVEVA has expanded CONNECT, its industrial intelligence platform with data and visualisation services for hybrid Manufacturing Execution System (MES) solutions. Last year, AVEVA was recognised as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape: Worldwide Process Manufacturing Execution Systems 2023 Vendor Assessment (doc #EUR150526323, April 2023). The company has taken this one step further in 2024 with […]
Acronis has announced the opening of a new Cyber Cloud data center in Dubai, signaling a deliberate push to tap into the region’s accelerated technological advancements and increased digitization. The United Arab Emirates (UAE) newest data center comes against a backdrop of the country’s steady increase in IT load capacity, with projections estimating a compound […]
Extreme Networks has announced the launch of Extreme Labs: a dynamic ecosystem where creativity, collaboration and cutting-edge technology converge to fuel innovation of early-stage technologies. Extreme Labs is a premier venue for the company to showcase technology innovation as it becomes closer to commercial availability. Extreme Labs drives the prioritization of technology development with wide impact, […]
Arab Financial Services (AFS), a leading force in digital payments across the Middle East and Africa, has strategically expanded its footprint in Egypt with the inauguration of a brand-new data center. This investment marks a significant step forward for AFS in the Egyptian market, fuelling their growth trajectory in two key ways: Accelerated Expansion, the […]
