PEAK:AIO, a provider of a transformative software defined storage platform designed to meet the needs of artificial intelligence (AI) applications, announced the launch of its latest version of the AI Data Server, which doubles previous performance, reaching a breakthrough 80GB/sec from a single storage node as small as 1U and reduces the cost of ultra-performance AI data storage by up to 70%. Over the last few years PEAK:AIO has established itself as a leading storage provider within the AI market, with a large user base ranging from startups to world leading projects including the high-profile UK NHS AI deployment trials. PEAK:AIO, founded in 2019, is an established vendor within the EMEA AI market. Its new software range, deployed on server technology, is made in collaboration with and support from vendors such as DellEMC, Supermicro, Gigabyte, and will be distributed by PNY Technologies. With the performance of the latest generation of CPUs, PCIe5 and NVIDIA's networking technology, PEAK:AIO has achieved what traditionally would be considered HPC level performance, within a single cost-effective node, enabling resellers to provide blisteringly fast AI solutions at a realistic price point.

Applitools, provider of the next generation test automation platform powered by Visual AI, announced the launch of an Early Access Program for Centra, a new tool designed to connect teams across the product delivery lifecycle. Centra will be free to use for teams and anyone visiting Applitools.com will be able to sign up immediately for the waitlist. As the modern application UX continues to evolve, the design to development handoff process continues to challenge even the best frontend teams. It involves a growing number of stakeholders across different teams, like product, marketing, legal, and others, making communication cumbersome and slow. Now available for early access at no cost, Centra connects teams across the product delivery lifecycle to track, validate, and collaborate on user interfaces at every stage of the process, from design to implementation. "The pace at which design, development, QA, operations, marketing, and product teams ship their work continues to accelerate – creating new challenges around communication, collaboration and validation across the UI workflow," said Gil Sever, co-founder and CEO of Applitools.

South Africa's Emoyamed Hospital has experienced a stunning 180% revenue growth within just three months of adopting cutting-edge AI and ChatGPT technology. The hospital's new Board of Directors and Management team have also leveraged the power of the 3-I's model – Integrity, Innovation, and Impact – to transform patient care and outcomes. Emoyamed Hospital in Bloemfontein, South Africa, has pivoted from old systems and embraced AI and ChatGPT to build better patient care and financial systems. These new technology innovations have allowed the hospital to serve a larger patient population and expand rapidly. In just two months, the hospital was authorized by the Free State Department to open 57% more beds, a remarkable feat that speaks to the effectiveness of the new AI decision-making systems for patient and system-management protocols. According to Professor Terrence Kommal, the Executive Chairman of Emoyamed, the new board and management team are "rooted in servant leadership and have a deep empathy for humanity."

Esker, a global cloud platform and leader in AI-driven process automation solutions for Finance and Customer Service functions, announced a strategic partnership with Ecuador-based BPONE: The Best Professional Outsourcing, a global company specializing in outsourcing and consulting services. With BPONE's deep understanding of the local market and Esker's industry-leading technology, the partnership is poised to drive significant growth and impact for both companies in Latin America as they seek to advance digitization throughout the region. "Many Latin American businesses continue to rely on manual processes to handle back-office tasks rather than applying technology-forward advancements to boost productivity" Since 2016, BPONE has maintained a growth mindset at the forefront of its operations. The company successfully expanded from Ecuador to open new offices in Colombia, Peru, the U.S., Spain and more to further establish its global footprint. As its reach grew, company leadership recognized the need for a sophisticated automation intelligence system to offer to its clients that could handle an influx of invoices and streamline efficiencies while decreasing mistakes caused by manual tasks.

Syncron announced that Norgren, part of IMI plc, a global leader in designing and manufacturing motion and fluid control technologies, has selected Syncron Price to automate and streamline pricing operations, elevate the customer experience and improve efficiency and profitability. "We needed an automated tool to maximize visibility, increase efficiency and create consistency across the entire work product range," said Gianluca Fogu, EMEA pricing manager, Norgren. "Since our business involves product configuration, we needed a streamlined solution for full visibility across our entire portfolio and increased operational efficiency." Syncron Price is an intelligent parts pricing platform that transforms pricing strategies with a fit-for-purpose solution. Leveraging artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), it identifies unseen pricing opportunities to maximize sales volumes, revenue and service profitability from aftermarket business.

Spectra7 Microsystems a leading provider of high-performance analog semiconductor products for broadband connectivity markets, announced that it is targeting the high growth Artificial Intelligence (AI) server connectivity market with its new GC1122 product designed to support 800Gbps throughput. New technologies like the chatbot ChatGPT and others are fueling the race to build out high-performance AI infrastructure. AI requires massive amounts of computing power from specialized server hardware connected in clusters by a very high bandwidth and low latency interconnect fabric, including Spectra7's 800Gbps technologies. As Grand View Research cited in its latest Artificial Intelligence Market report: "The global artificial intelligence market size was valued at USD 136.55 billion in 2022 and projected to expand at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 37.3% from 2023 to 2030. The continuous research and innovation directed by tech giants are driving the adoption of advanced technologies in high-growth industry verticals, such as automotive, healthcare, retail, finance, and manufacturing".

NVIDIA and Hon Hai Technology Group (Foxconn), the world's largest technology manufacturer, announced a strategic partnership to develop automated and autonomous vehicle platforms. As part of the agreement, Foxconn will be a tier-one manufacturer, producing electronic control units (ECUs) based on NVIDIA DRIVE Orin for the global automotive market. Foxconn manufactured electric vehicles (EVs) will feature DRIVE Orin ECUs and DRIVE Hyperion sensors for highly automated driving capabilities. "This strategic cooperation with NVIDIA strengthens the intelligent driving solutions Foxconn will be able to provide. Together, we are enabling the industry to build energy-efficient, automated vehicles," said Eric Yeh, senior director of the Software Development Center at Foxconn.

NVIDIA announced that the high-performance GeForce NOW cloud gaming service will be coming to cars. Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world's largest automakers with the Hyundai, Kia and Genesis brands; BYD, the world's leading manufacturer of new energy vehicles (NEVs); and Swedish premium electric vehicle and lifestyle brand Polestar are the first working with NVIDIA to deliver GeForce NOW in their vehicles. Today's announcement expands NVIDIA's vehicle infotainment offerings, which include a suite of products and services that improve the cockpit experience. Recommended AI News: Morse Micro and AzureWave Deliver the World's Smallest Wi-Fi HaLow Module The new GeForce NOW offering can enhance time spent charging or riding in vehicles, as it enables front-seat occupants to stream games while parked, and passengers to game in the back seat if screens are available. "Accelerated computing, AI and connectivity are delivering new levels of automation, safety, convenience and enjoyment to the car," said Ali Kani, vice president of automotive at NVIDIA.

Since 3G, the Third Generation Partnership Project (3GPP) has standardized features and specifications for wireless cellular networks around the world. "5G-Advanced enhancements will unleash a diversity of new capabilities for fixed/mobile broadband as well as vertical industries powered by artificial intelligence, machine learning, and full duplex technologies based on a single platform. Chris Pearson, President of 5G Americas said, "The work done by 3GPP in Release 17 improved 5G New Radio (NR) by adding support for new services, reduced-capability user equipment, non-terrestrial networks, frequency bands beyond 52GHz, and the multicast and broadcast service (MBS). He further added, "The next few years will see initial work on Release18, the 5G-Advanced standard, which will offer a boost to network performance and create even more opportunities." This 5G Americas paper provides a detailed background on 3GPP's work leading into 2025, focusing on the organization's processes, a review of major enhancements and new vertical applications, an assessment of global market trends and use cases, and a developmental timeline for currently active 3GPP releases. It also covers radio access technologies, highlighting 22 new and enhanced RAN features and capabilities.

Global digital transformation agency TA Digital has announced that Chief Technology Officer Dr. Ali Alkhafaji has been elevated to the role of President. Dr. Alkhafaji will now serve as both President and Chief Technology Officer of TA Digital. Dr. Alkhafaji joined TA Digital in 2017 and immediately had a significant impact on the business. As President, all client, sales, marketing, delivery, alliances, and consulting functions will come under his leadership as he continues to drive growth for TA Digital and its customers in the digital transformation space. "I am honored and humbled by this appointment," said Dr. Alkhafaji.