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Big Data Career Notes: March 2024 Edition

In this monthly feature, we’ll keep you up-to-date on the latest career developments for individuals in the big data community. Whether it’s a promotion, new company hire, or even an accolade, we’ve got the details Read more…

Rapid GenAI Progress Exposes Ethical Concerns

Week after week, we express amazement at the progress of AI. At times, it feels as though we’re on the cusp of witnessing something truly revolutionary (singularity, anyone?). But when AI models do something unexpected Read more…

The Future of AI Is Hybrid

Artificial intelligence today is largely something that occurs in the cloud, where huge AI models are trained and deployed on massive racks of GPUs. But as AI makes its inevitable migration into to the applications and d Read more…

Feds Launch AI Safety Institute and Consortium to Set AI Rules

The U.S. Government made two big announcements this week to help drive development of safe AI, including the creation of the U.S. Artificial Intelligence Safety Institute, or AISI, on Wednesday and the creation of a supp Read more…

Why Digital Transformations Failed and AI Implementations Are Likely To

In January, IBM presented a detailed study on why digital transformations have only provided between a -5% and 10% ROI instead of the projected 150% ROI. This is a huge delta that’s in line with our experiences with in Read more…

2024 and the Danger of the Logarithmic AI Wave

It’s time to stop looking back at 2023 and look ahead to 2024. It’s a scary world out there, and AI is ramping up. It isn’t clear whether it’s going to be the most amazing technology we’ve ever seen or the most Read more…

GenAI Hype Bubble Refuses to Pop

Intense interest in ChatGPT spurred a Gold Rush mentality around generative AI in 2023, as tech execs and business owners scrambled to cash in on the new technology. As ridiculous as the hype has gotten, it’s showing n Read more…

Demand Builds for Third-Party GenAI Development Services

The emergence of generative AI is easily the biggest tech story of 2023, as products like ChatGPT have captured the imaginations of consumers and business leaders alike. We’re currently in the experimentation phase of Read more…

Happy Birthday, ChatGPT!

The JFK assassination. The moon landing. 9/11. Rarely does an event so monumental occur that you will forever remember where you were and what you were doing when it happened, but OpenAI’s launch of ChatGPT on one year Read more…

Altman’s Back As Questions Swirl Around Project Q-Star

Sam Altman’s wild weekend had a happy ending, as he reclaimed his CEO position at OpenAI earlier this week. But questions over the whole ordeal remain as rumors of a powerful new AI capability developed at OpenAI calle Read more…

This Just In

MathCo Named Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data and AI

Apr 19, 2024 |

CHICAGO and BENGALURU, India, April 19, 2024 — MathCo, a global leader in Enterprise AI and analytics, has announced its designation as a Microsoft Solutions Partner for Data and AI. Read more…

Moveworks Partners with Microsoft to Deliver Secure, Scalable Generative AI Solutions to Customers

Apr 18, 2024 |

MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., April 18, 2024 — Moveworks, a leading generative AI copilot for enterprise employee support, today announced a new multi-year collaboration with Microsoft. Read more…

Dremio Announces General Availability on Microsoft Azure

Mar 26, 2024 |

SANTA CLARA, Calif., March 26, 2024 — Dremio, the unified lakehouse platform for self-service analytics, today announced the general availability of Dremio Cloud on Microsoft Azure. Read more…

Neo4j Announces Collaboration with Microsoft to Advance GenAI and Data Solutions

Mar 26, 2024 |

SAN MATEO, Calif., March 26, 2024 — Neo4j, a Graph Database and Analytics leader, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver a unified data offering that addresses customers’ Read more…

Microsoft and Oracle Expand Partnership to Satisfy Global Demand for Oracle Database@Azure

Mar 14, 2024 |
REDMOND, Wash., and AUSTIN, Texas, March 14, 2024 Microsoft Corp. and Oracle are expanding our collaboration to meet growing customer demand for Oracle Database@Azure around the world.
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Microsoft and Mistral AI Announce New Partnership to Accelerate AI Innovation and Introduce Mistral Large 1st on Azure

Feb 27, 2024 |

Feb. 27, 2024 — Microsoft has announced a multi-year partnership with Mistral AI, a recognized leader in generative artificial intelligence. The AI industry is undergoing a significant transformation with growing interest in more efficient and cost-effective models, emblematic of a broader trend in technological advancement. Read more…

BNY Mellon and Microsoft Unite to Transform Financial Data Management

Feb 5, 2024 |

NEW YORK, Feb. 5, 2024 — BNY Mellon and Microsoft are joining forces to transform capital markets and the broader financial services industry. Read more…

Ontotext’s GraphDB Solution Now Available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace

Jan 17, 2024 |

NEW YORK, Jan. 17, 2024 — Ontotext, a leading semantic knowledge graph provider, announced that its flagship product, GraphDB, is now available on the Microsoft Azure Marketplace. Read more…

Microsoft Unveils New AI-Driven Retail Solutions at NRF 2024 to Transform Shopping Experiences

Jan 11, 2024 |

REDMOND, Wash., Jan. 11, 2024 — Ahead of NRF 2024: Retail’s Big Show, Microsoft Corp. on Thursday announced new generative AI and data solutions and capabilities for retailers that span the retail shopper journey, from enabling personalized shopping experiences, empowering store associates, and unlocking and unifying retail data to helping brands more effectively reach their audiences. Read more…

AFL-CIO and Microsoft Announce New Tech-Labor Partnership on AI and the Future of the Workforce

Dec 12, 2023 |

WASHINGTON, Dec. 12, 2023 — The American Federation of Labor and Congress of Industrial Organizations (AFL-CIO) and Microsoft Corp. Read more…

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