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Such a great discussion with Varun Bijlani, Global Managing Partner and GM at IBM, on The Ravit Show at AWS re: Invent! We discussed the partnership between IBM and AWS, how hybrid cloud and AI are transforming businesses, and what lies ahead for 2025. Varun’s passion for the hybrid by-design framework and its value for organizations was inspiring. Key topics we covered: -- The evolution of the IBM-AWS partnership and the latest announcements from re:Invent -- A deep dive into the hybrid by-design framework and how it empowers businesses to leverage cloud and AI -- Real-world examples of collaboration between IBM and AWS, especially in the generative AI space -- Business outcomes driven by hybrid cloud strategies and what clients are prioritizing -- Priorities for 2025 and advice for organizations preparing for the year ahead It was a fascinating conversation about the intersection of cloud, AI, and innovation. #data #ai #awsreinvent #awsreinvent2024 #reinvent2024 #IBMPartner #ibm #theravitshow

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As it’s Earth Day, it’s important to recognise the efforts MongoDB is making in being more transparent about carbon emissions, renewable energy investments, and our commitment towards achieving net zero by 2050. Our aim is to be 100% powered by renewables by 2026, which is why we have partnerships with cloud providers like AWS, GCP, and Microsoft Azure to reduce indirect emissions and invest in a virtual power purchase agreement for renewable energy. We’ve also reengineered MongoDB Atlas to reduce power consumption by 30% and offer customers transparency tools like the Green Leaf icon to help them make sustainable choices. MongoDB is dedicated to sustainability. From our partnerships and pledges to our ongoing work in sustainable procurement – we maintain stubborn optimism when it comes to ensuring a greener future for all. #EarthDay #sustainablity #climatechange

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This post educates on the evolving landscape of cloud migration for enterprises, particularly regarding VMware estates transitioning to the cloud. The partnership between Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) and VMware stands out as a pivotal solution catering to the rising demand for enhanced flexibility, scalability, and performance while maintaining operational familiarity. This collaboration signifies a significant advancement in cloud storage performance standards, aligning with the evolving requirements of modern businesses.

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As expected, growth and investment is the underlying message behind the UK Government’s Autumn Budget. When we talk about economic growth, we cannot leave technology out of the equation. We are at an interesting point in time for the UK, where business leaders recognise the great potential of technology as a growth driver leading to impactful business transformation.     AI is, and will increasingly be, one of the biggest technological drivers behind economic growth in the UK. In fact, recent research from ServiceNow, has found that while in the UK, AI-powered business transformation is in its early days, British businesses are among Europe’s leaders when it comes to AI optimism and maturity, with 85% of those planning to increase investment in AI in the next year. It is clear that appetite for AI continues to grow- from manufacturing to healthcare, and education. Furthermore, with the government setting a 2% productivity savings target for government departments, AI has the potential to play a significant role here, not only by boosting productivity, but also driving innovation, reducing operational costs, as well as creating new job opportunities.     To remain competitive as a country, we must not forget to also invest in education, upskilling initiatives, and partnerships between the public and private sectors, fostering AI innovation to drive transformative change for all. https://lnkd.in/dgTqGKqW #AI #UKBudget

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This @ Oracle implementation at @ The University of Edinburgh continues to underline the complexities of migrating to the cloud. Attempting to go for a big bang re-implementation can be highly disruptive. Far better to map out a migration path that optimises existing stable ERP systems, then targets modernisation where it will deliver most value for the organisation and its customers https://bit.ly/3K48kep #clouderp #erpsoftware #publicsector #Oracle #riministreet  

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We’ve just launched our latest findings from our Enterprise Horizons 2024 report, in collaboration with IDC – specifically looking at where global businesses are on their AI journey and what the main challenges are that are holding them back. The research has found that, while on the whole organizations are positive about the potential enhancements AI tools can bring them, a difficulty in retaining or attracting key AI, data, automation and networking skills are preventing them from rolling-out their AI plans in full. Interestingly, senior technology leaders are also citing network performance as a significant barrier to scaling AI projects successfully within their businesses. This is a critical question that many leaders and organizations are going to have to grapple with in the coming months and years. Check out our Enterprise Horizons report’s AI findings in full here: https://lnkd.in/eyNSQxxE #Expereo #EnterpriseHorizons #AI #Data #Automation #TechTalent #Innovation #CIO #TechnologySkills      

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Watch Sir Martin Sorrell, CEO of S4 Capital, take on The Pack: https://lnkd.in/gcUMTAHM 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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Exciting news! We’ve just released The Data Executive’s Guide to Effective AI, an eBook designed to help data, analytics, and AI leaders successfully implement and scale AI initiatives. Drawing from in-depth interviews with data executives from Siemens Energy, ServiceNow, State Street, and more, this guide offers valuable insights and real-world experiences to transform your organization with new technologies. Get ready to revolutionize your AI journey!

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Oracle's shares surged to a new all-time high on Tuesday, driven by impressive quarterly earnings and a positive near-term forecast. Analysts wasted no time in adjusting their ratings and price targets for the software giant. Stay updated on the latest developments: [Link to the full article here] #Oracle #StockMarket #Finance

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Choose from a powerful set of growing Gen AI models available on #watsonx - now including Mistral Large. Right Models + Right Use Cases + a market leading Platform #watsonx.ai to consistently train, tune, upskill and deploy = accelerated benefits realization. #AIforBusiness.

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Generative AI has the potential to not only boost productivity but fundamentally shift the way we work – and HR teams have a unique opportunity to lead that change. As a Microsoft Partner, we are here to provide HR teams with the support they need to embrace the adoption of Copilot for Microsoft 365 and implement lasting, transformational change. Check out these insights on how HR can help their organizations embrace the AI revolution.

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Exciting news! We’ve just released The Data Executive’s Guide to Effective AI, an eBook designed to help data, analytics, and AI leaders successfully implement and scale AI initiatives. Drawing from in-depth interviews with data executives from Siemens Energy, ServiceNow, State Street, and more, this guide offers valuable insights and real-world experiences to transform your organization with new technologies. Get ready to revolutionize your AI journey!

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Riviera Partners continues to go full send on this critical area for our clients and investor partners. Thrilled to have James Ryan, Ph.D. carrying the #artificialintelligence and #data torch for us in Europe. 🌎✨🚀 Interested in what we are hearing/seeing in the marketplace for critical leadership talent in these areas? Get in touch! #AI #techtalent #venturecapital #privateequity

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The Cloud 100 report by Forbes and Bessemer Venture Partners is a compelling snapshot of the industry's most promising companies. This annual list spotlights the top private cloud companies that are redefining industries through innovation, growth, and market impact. It's a great resource for anyone interested in understanding the key players and emerging trends in cloud. #ai #cloud

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Most enterprise deals involve complex sales processes and negotiations. Cloud Marketplaces through Bytes represent 📌 Opportunity to burn down annual monetary commitment discounts 🔥 📌 Ability to simplify tactical, repetitive and manual transactions. 📌 Easier legal contract and procurement processes 📌 Better Visibility and analytics on software procurement Webinar tomorrow 👇🏼

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As leaders in AI, it’s crucial that we invest not just in POCs and pilots, but also in the strategic steps needed to transition these projects into production-ready solutions. By addressing scalability, tuning, and governance challenges, we can maximize the ROI of Generative AI solutions and integrate them into workflows that deliver real business value. Take a look at our latest blog post for insights on overcoming these hurdles. #GenerativeAI #AIleadership #AIDeployment #AIstrategy #DigitalTransformation #AIInnovation #AIROI #ScalableSolutions

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As generative AI tools like GitHub Copilot gain traction, they're ushering in a new era of developer productivity and efficiency. This thought-provoking read from @AWS explores the potential impacts. Key Highlights: 🚀 Generative AI can autocomplete code, suggest full functions, and even generate entire programs ⏱ This could significantly accelerate development velocities and reduce coding toil  👥 Pairing human and AI collaborators may optimize productivity while reducing errors

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What a brilliant way to wrap up the year! If you missed it, you can now watch the full video of the panel discussion where we dive into the perils and possibilities of AI on business, society and beyond. Watch it now in the link below 👇 Thank you to Dell Technologies, Priya Lakhani OBE, Dr Peter Clapham, and Steve Young for making this such a stimulating conversation. Video (51 mins start): https://lnkd.in/djrGwKW4 #business #AI #futureofwork #genAI

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