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IBM Cloud for VMware Cloud Foundation (VCF) as a Service is now available serving the UK and Europe out of London. We are further extending our robust VMware offerings and enhancing our commitment to delivering world-class cloud solutions tailored to your local needs. Whether you are in a highly regulated industry, managing complex workloads, or looking to optimize your #cloud strategy, IBM Cloud for #VCF as a Service is designed to give you flexibility, performance, and peace of mind. 💰 IBM is offering $1000 in cloud credits when you use promo code VCFAAS1000 to you start your journey with IBM Cloud for VCF as a Service. #vmware #cloudcomputing #hybridcloud #digitaltransformation https://ibm.biz/BdaW5n

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Google Cloud Public Sector Summit UK 2024 | London | 26th Nov Reserve your place today at our premier Public Sector event in the UK to access a full day of innovation, insights and inspiration on true digital transformation in the public sector. Learn from peers and experts on what the future of government can look like, and how partnerships are already being forged to harness the latest innovations to power public service to meet the needs of tomorrow. 

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Microsoft Build 2024 starts today. Close to 500 sessions to choose from, and a must for everyone to dip in and schedule and attend for anyone interested in Cloud, Tech, AI (ie: the future of working) #build2024

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With an eye on the future, 92% of UK organizations rank sustainability as a priority, with investments set to increase in 2024. A strong focus on remote work and IT modernization underscores this commitment. #CloudComputing #PublicCloud #ITStrategy #DataSovereignty #Sustainability #FutureOfWork #thefutureisnow #hellotomorrow

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This week the Google Cloud team hosted the Google Cloud public Sector summit this week. A fantastic event which saw industry and public sector speakers explain the piublic sector challenges and how Google’s technology that can be harnessed to power public services for strategic advantage!! #Google #GCP #GoogleCloud #PublicSector #Conference #AI #ArtificialIntelligence #ProblemSolving #Technology #Government

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AWS Plans £8 Billion UK Investment for Cloud and AI Growth Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced plans to invest £8 billion (approximately $10.5 billion) in the United Kingdom over the next five years, from 2024 to 2028. This significant investment is aimed at building, operating, and maintaining data centers across the country, reinforcing AWS’s commitment to supporting growth and productivity in the UK. The investment is expected to have a substantial economic impact: It’s estimated to contribute £14 billion to the UK’s total Gross Domestic Product (GDP) through 2028. On average, it will support more than 14,000 full-time equivalent (FTE) jobs annually at local UK businesses. These jobs will span various sectors, including construction, facility maintenance, engineering, telecommunications, and other roles within the broader local economy. This announcement builds on AWS’s existing presence in the UK. The company first launched an AWS Region in the UK in December 2016 and has since expanded to include three Availability Zones, two Wave Length Zones, two Edge Locations, and a Regional Edge Cache. From 2020 to 2023, AWS invested over £3 billion in the UK, which supported an average of more than 6,000 FTE jobs at local businesses. With the new investment plan, AWS’s total planned investment in the UK from 2020 to 2028 will exceed £11 billion. for the full news follow the link... https://lnkd.in/gjhPVxdg #AWS #Amazon #UnitedKingdom #Ai #ArtificialIntelligence #AiNews #AiTrends #DhakaAi #Trends #Jobs

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Amazon Web Services (AWS) and Google Cloud consider it important that customers' have the ability to move provider or adopt a #multicloud strategy. Interesting… And, #AWS and #GoogleCloud are in agreement, despite their different market positions, that egress fees are a non-issue. Amazingly interesting… I wonder if you think the same? #Azure #Cloud #Cloudcomputing

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Key takeaways from the John Lewis Partnership modernisation with Google Cloud - Focus on the business case and FinOps (recognise the shift from CapEx to OpEx) - Build strong governance - Invest to deliver outcomes - Invest in education, from the board level to the engineers building things - Optimise for Iteration and rapid learning #GoogleCloudSummit

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Exciting news! Accenture, together with Microsoft, are teaming up with Currys plc to revolutionize their operations and enhance the shopping experience using the power of artificial intelligence. This partnership marks a significant step towards digital transformation in the retail industry and allow Currys to unlock value across every part of their business. Learn more: https://accntu.re/3WEIIwh #GenerativeAI #AI #RetailTech #Accenture #DigitalTransformation

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🚀 Great news for new clients! IBM is offering exciting financial incentives for VMware Cloud Foundation on IBM Cloud. This limited-time offer provides significant cost savings, making it easier than ever to enhance your IT infrastructure with IBM's robust, secure, and scalable cloud solutions. Don't miss this opportunity to transform your business with the power of VMware and IBM Cloud at an attractive price. 🌐 Learn more about these exclusive incentives: Read More #IBMCloud #VMware #FinancialIncentives #CloudComputing #ITInfrastructure #TechInnovation

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As we have seen with previous technological revolutions, AI is disrupting the workforce, yet the overall effect will be a net gain in employment, driven by a boom in the IT sector. For business leaders, this new era offers huge opportunities to drive efficiency, with AI helping organisations and their employees work smarter and more productively, while simultaneously creating unprecedented business value. I shared my view with Technology Reseller Magazine & Website, in this piece here below: https://lnkd.in/dwGjwiwT

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Read this customer success story for details on how working with Microsoft Azure Services helped UK-based NHS Pangaea Data improve outcomes, save billions, and expand patient reach from across 140,000 healthcare and pharmaceutical providers. DM us to learn how Microsoft Azure Services can do the same for your healthcare product platform.

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Alarmingly, research has highlighted that 58% of UK IT decision makers have only invested in AI due to the fear of being left behind. Despite the significant concerns around the implementation of AI, including the associated cost and the potential for staff misuse, the majority of organisations are choosing to integrate AI without establishing proper strategies first. Read more on TechRadar Pro: https://ow.ly/WSMq30sGbUZ

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Watch Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of S4 Capital, take on The Pack: https://lnkd.in/ekFihwM6 He talks about the revolution AI is driving in advertising and media, the skills you need, and even his favourite biscuits 🍪. #GoogleCloudThePack is a new 🎥 series taking on the big topics in smart data & AI, security, sovereignty and sustainability.

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Chris, I really like how you describe Mainframe Modernization and not overlooking the biggest technology in FinTech in this techUK article below. For us at Kyndryl we see many financial institutions that have been investing in the #mainframe platform for years to run their most mission-critical workloads and continue to see the mainframe as key to their operations. As they are looking to modernize the mainframe as part of their hybrid cloud journey, they need to define which platform is best suited for which workload. Fully agree that fit-for-purpose is the right approach to drive optimal outcomes!   https://lnkd.in/dxKkFz4V   Chris Davis John Chambers  Ben Scowen

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Watch Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of S4 Capital, take on The Pack: https://lnkd.in/dbJz69-T He talks about the revolution AI is driving in advertising and media, the skills you need, and even his favourite biscuits 🍪. #GoogleCloudThePack is a new 🎥 series taking on the big topics in smart data & AI, security, sovereignty and sustainability.

IBM at Wimbledon is transforming the fan experience with AI-generated player stories. ‘Catch Me Up’ was built using IBM’s Granite large language model (LLM) to provide AI-generated text using the capabilities of the watsonx platform. Learn more here: https://ibm.biz/Bdm68H #Wimbledon #IBM #watsonx #ProudIBMer #AI #genAI

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