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Karnataka Bank is running all of its critical business applications, including cloud-native external-facing ones used by customers, on Nutanix’s Cloud Platform (NCP) . These applications include mobile and Internet banking, fraud and risk management, and loan management services. The bank is also running a cloud-native digital currency application required by the Reserve Bank of India on NCP . The bank picked Nutanix not only because the company can support and deploy the Kubernetes -based application, but also because the Nutanix Kubernetes Platform solution is integrated with NCP . “Our customers are digitally savvy, so this requires us to quickly rollout and provide cloud-native applications that are easy to use, can be easily updated, and are always available,” said Venkat Krishnan, CIO, Karnataka Bank. “Nutanix’s platform's ability to support Kubernetes, and professional services enable us to deploy the applications required by the marketplace we serve, and regulators.”  N...

Twilio, the customer engagement platform that drives real-time, personalised experiences, has been positioned as a Leader in the IDC MarketScape for Worldwide Customer Data Platforms Focused on B2C Users 2024-2025 . The evaluation was based on several criteria evaluating customer data platform (CDP) solution capabilities including real-time personalisation, generative AI and data activation, as well as company vision and strategy. Within the past year, Twilio Segment has released capabilities that help strengthen interoperability with data platforms and warehouses, including Linked Audiences , which is available to Snowflake, Databricks, and AWS Redshift users. Linked Audiences ensures marketers can access a more complete and precise view of customer interactions, leading to more accurate targeting and better return on investment. The IDC MarketScape on Worldwide B2C Customer Data Platforms report noted, “ Twilio Segment brings together customer data, communications data (e.g., email, ...

Infosys Compaz, a joint venture between Infosys and Temasek, will be working with Singapore-based info-communications provider StarHub transform the company into a cloud-centric enterprise. Infosys Compaz was chosen by StarHub for its extensive experience in digital transformation, cybersecurity, and generative AI capabilities. Infosys Compaz will also deliver generative AI solutions and workplace transformation technologies that will enable StarHub to actively pursue new market opportunities. Solutions involving advanced AI, smart city, and workplace transformation technologies for enterprise clients are planned. By leveraging Infosys Cobalt, a set of services, solutions and platforms for enterprises to accelerate their cloud journey, and Infosys Topaz, an AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms using generative AI technologies, the collaboration will help StarHub simplify operations, make meaningful decisions, and achieve cost efficiencies, Infosys Compaz said.  Speci...

Thales has launched Data Risk Intelligence , an Imperva Data Security Fabric (DSF) solution that proactively addresses the risks to data wherever it resides. This is the first solution uniting the risk and threat identification capabilities of the Imperva DSF with the data protection capabilities of the Thales CipherTrust Data Security Platform , and follows Thales’ acquisition of Imperva in December 2023. In today’s modern digital landscape, organisations face challenges in managing security across an ever-growing attack surface while maintaining compliance with regulatory standards, Thales said. With data and operations spread across cloud, on-premises and hybrid systems, security teams require constant, comprehensive visibility into where their data is, the types of data they have, and the potential risks to that data. According to the 2024 Thales Data Threat Report , 93% of enterprises reported an increase in threats compared to the previous year. The intelligence and contextua...

Source: Singtel. Tuas Port. Singtel and Ericsson have partnered to deploy advanced 5G connectivity solutions at Tuas Port in Singapore. This is in support of PSA Singapore’s (PSA's) plans to build the world’s largest fully-automated port by the 2040s to meet the rapidly-rising demand for global transshipment. Singapore’s seaport leverages automated cranes and vehicles, and smart logistics systems to enable faster, more precise handling of cargo. While Tuas Port is currently fully covered with triple-band 5G, 3.5 GHz, 2.1 GHz and newly-available low band 700 MHz spectrum, more 5G solutions can potentially improve port operations.  Existing automated vehicles deployed at the port, such as automated guided vehicles (AGVs), will be upgraded to 5G to enhance real-time shipment tracking and further streamline crane operations to enable seamless transportation of cargo from berth to ships and vice versa. To support these enhancements, Singtel will activate a network slice from its 5G net...

More organisations have joined the MongoDB AI Applications Program (MAAP) ecosystem of AI and tech companies. By lending their experience and expertise to MAAP , Capgemini, Confluent, IBM, QuantumBlack, AI by McKinsey, and Unstructured will offer customers additional integration and solution options. MongoDB is also collaborating with Meta on Llama . Customers are leveraging Llama and MongoDB to build innovative, AI-enriched applications, accelerating progress toward business goals. In the coming months, MongoDB plans to implement turnkey mapping from its database to the LlamaStack APIs, empowering developers to deliver solutions to market more quickly and efficiently. “At the beginning of 2024, many organisations saw the immense potential of generative AI, but were struggling to take advantage of this new, rapidly evolving technology. And 2025 is sure to bring more change—and further innovation,” said Greg Maxson, Senior Director of AI GTM and Strategic Partnerships at MongoDB. ...

Colt Technology Services, a global digital infrastructure company, is expanding its optical network in Sydney, Australia with direct network access to approximately 250 commercial buildings and more than 20 data centres in the city. The news follows the expansion of Colt's business in six Southeast Asian countries in June 2024. Colt had previously relied on OLO partners (other licensed operators) to support local access services in Sydney. It can now provide its service end-to-end on its digital infrastructure. This benefits customers in terms of improved lead times for service delivery, better manageability and control over its network for improved customer experience, and more competitive pricing, the company said. The expansion aims to meet rapidly rising demand for bandwidth, as well as the growing need for on-demand services and network flexibility and businesses with high-bandwidth requirements linked to AI, machine learning (ML), fintech and big data. Colt will be offerin...