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Quick Take: Mirantis and Portworx Collaboration

Steve McDowell June 10, 2024

Pure Storage’s Portworx and Mirantis announced a new collaboration to address the complexities of data management in Kubernetes environments, providing enterprises with a robust solution that enhances their containerization strategies.

Quick Take: Hammerspace Integrates Gryf with SourceCode/GigaIO Partnership

Steve McDowell June 10, 2024

Hammerspace announced a significant addition to its Global Data Platform, enabling it to process, store, and manage data in edge compute environments. This advancement is achieved through the integration with Gryf, a portable AI supercomputer developed by SourceCode and GigaIO. This combined solution brings increased shared AI processing power to edge locations, even those with limited or no network infrastructure.

What is Intent-Based Networking?

Steve McDowell June 4, 2024

Intent-Based Networking (IBN) is an advanced approach to network management and operation that uses high-level business goals and policies to automate and manage the network. Unlike traditional network management methods that require manual configurations and constant monitoring, IBN focuses on the desired outcomes or “intent” and uses AI, machine learning, and automation to achieve those outcomes.

Quick Take: Databricks to Acquire Tabular

Steve McDowell June 4, 2024

Databricks announced its agreement to acquire Tabular, a data management company founded by Ryan Blue, Daniel Weeks, and Jason Reid. The acquisition aims to unify the Apache Iceberg and Delta Lake open-source lakehouse formats, enhancing data compatibility for organizations.

Quick Take: Lenovo & Cisco Expand Relationship for AI Innovation

Steve McDowell June 2, 2024

Ahead of Cisco Live, Lenovo and Cisco announced a global strategic partnership to deliver fully integrated infrastructure and networking solutions that accelerate digital transformation and AI innovation for businesses of all sizes.

Quick Take: IBM & AWS Collaborate on Responsible AI