Welcome to today’s AI Tech Weekly Roundup, where we bring you the latest developments and insights from the world of artificial intelligence. As AI continues to drive innovation across industries, staying informed on emerging trends is crucial for professionals seeking to harness its full potential. Today’s roundup features the top news, including breakthrough technologies, new AI Tools / Applications, and expert perspectives, all shaping the future of artificial intelligence. Stay ahead of the curve and explore the most important updates in AI tech today.
IDrive Adds File Creation, Editing, and Preview for Office Files in Cloud Drive
IDrive Backup, an industry leading cloud backup and storage service provider, is thrilled to announce a major enhancement to their Cloud Drive service, enabling users to create and preview Microsoft Word, PowerPoint, Excel, and PDF files directly from Cloud Drive. IDrive for Office provides users with added convenience, productivity, and speed for individuals and businesses alike. Users are able to quickly create and view the contents of their files on any device including smartphones, tablets, or computers, saving time and improving efficiency. Whether working from home or in the office, this new feature makes accessing and working on files in the cloud easier than ever.
HEAVY.AI Announces Analytics Platform Powered by NVIDIA Grace Hopper Superchip
HEAVY.AI, the leader in GPU-accelerated analytics, announced the general availability of the HEAVY.AI analytics platform with the NVIDIA GH200 Grace Hopper Superchip, an advanced hardware architecture that features an NVIDIA-designed Arm-based CPU with an ultra-fast NVIDIA Hopper GPU. The launch is part of the broader 8.2 release of the HEAVY.AI accelerated analytics platform.
Databricks Announces $15 Billion Financing to Attract AI Talent and Fuel Global Expansion
Databricks, the Data and AI company, announced the final closing of its Series J funding. Existing investor QIA, the sovereign wealth fund of the State of Qatar, along with new investors including Temasek and entities administered by Macquarie Capital, participated in the funding round, which values the company at $62 billion. In addition, Meta has joined as a new strategic investor. Databricks plans to invest this capital toward new AI products, acquisitions, and expansion of its international go-to-market operations. This capital is also expected to be used toward providing liquidity for current and former employees and paying related taxes.
Cloudways’ Diagnostic Solution Helps Resolve Website Issues Up to 4x Faster, Launches for Public Preview
Cloudways, part of DigitalOcean Holdings, Inc., the simplest scalable cloud for growing tech companies, announces the launch of Cloudways Copilot, a suite of AI solutions designed to bring intelligent managed hosting to small and medium sized businesses (SMBs), starting with AI-powered issue diagnostics (Public Preview).
AWS and Booz Allen Expand Partnership to Accelerate Digital Transformation for U.S. Federal Agencies
Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, and Booz Allen Hamilton announced an expanded partnership and strategic collaboration agreement to accelerate and improve technology outcomes and efficiencies for the U.S. government. Working together, the companies will develop and market solutions to help federal agencies drive innovation, speed decision-making, reduce costs, and scale advanced technologies across intelligence, defense, civil, and commercial missions.
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