Press Releases

Accenture forms strategic alliance, invests in Chinese AI start-up Malong Technologies

Accenture has formed a strategic alliance with and made a minority investment in Malong Technologies, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) start-up headquartered in Shenzhen, China. (more…)

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August 23, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Application of AI to computer networks and devices communicating in the human body to be shown at Sigcomm 2018

The Association for Computing Machinery (ACM) Special Interest Group on Data Communication (Sigcomm) announced highlights of Sigcomm 2018, its annual flagship conference, which will be held this year in Budapest, (more…)

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August 17, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

SK Telecom claims 5x greater performance over GPUs as it deploys Xilinx FPGAs for AI acceleration

SKT has deployed Xilinx FPGAs as their Artificial Intelligence (AI) accelerators in its data centre, according to a joint announcement from the companies. (more…)

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Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Ovum expands IoT analyst coverage in South Africa

Global market research, data and advisory firm Ovum has expanded its research team in South Africa to better serve the growing needs of the African market. (more…)

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August 14, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Three quarters of IT decision makers believe AI is the ‘silver bullet’ to cybersecurity challenges

New research from global cybersecurity firm Eset reveals that the recent hype surrounding artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) is deceiving three in four IT decision makers (75%) into believing the technologies are the silver bullet to solving their cybersecurity challenges. (more…)

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August 8, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Poor data collaboration ‘holding back’ 95% of enterprises deploying AI, says Databricks survey

A survey commissioned by a provider of unified analytics, Databricks, reveals that only one in three Artificial Intelligence (AI) projects are succeeding. (more…)

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August 7, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Xius unveils Machine Learning based data platform for MVNOs

Xius, a supplier of mobile technology, mobile payments and enterprise offerings has unveiled its ‘vData Core’, a patent-pending telco grade platform. This platform, the first of its kind, incorporates Machine Learning (ML) at the core and equips Mobile Virtual Network Operators (MVNOs) to boost revenue and thrive. (more…)

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August 3, 2018

Posted by: Anasia D'mello

Scandit raises US$30mn to bring IoT to everyday objects via computer vision and augmented reality

Scanditan enterprise technology platform for mobile computer vision, barcode scanning, and augmented reality, has raised US$30 million (€25.71 million) in Series B funding. The funding round was led by GV, with participation from NGP Capital and existing investor Atomico, among others. (more…)

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July 30, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Israeli embedded AI processor startup Hailo targets Japan and South Korea

Hailo, developers of a proprietary chip technology for deep learning on edge devices, is extending its efforts to work with technology and business partners in Japan and South Korea. (more…)

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July 26, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde

Accenture expands touchless testing platform with AI technology from Real Time Analytics Platform

Accenture acquired an Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology from Bay Area, California-based Real Time Analytics Platform, Inc. The technology will be integrated into the Accenture Touchless Testing Platform, further strengthening its analytics and cognitive capabilities. Terms of the deal were not disclosed. (more…)

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July 25, 2018

Posted by: Zenobia Hegde