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        DataQube Global, a modular edge data center provider, partnered with NodeWeaver, an edge cloud solutions provider, to introduce new edge computing capabilities into its line of modular data center products.
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        DataQube will leverage NodeWeaver&rsquo;s cloud functionality to enable the former&rsquo;s colocation customers to have access to high-speed, low-latency processing power needed for applications such as industrial IoT (IIoT), digital twins, artificial intelligence (AI), and computer vision.
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DataQube partners with NodeWeaver to offer new edge cloud solution

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 <p>Edgio, a company that specializes in providing secure and speedy online services, has introduced a new tool called Attack Surface Management solution (ASM). This tool is designed to help locate web assets, create a list of technologies, pinpoint security risks, and manage responses to these vulnerabilities.</p>
 <p>Notable features of Edgio's ASM involve continual inventory monitoring of all external web applications, automated detection of potential threats, and a unified interface for managing the rectification of all security issues. Additionally, it provides web application and API protection (WAAP) to guard against DDoS and malevolent code injection threats.&nbsp;</p>
 
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</b> The announcement comes after Edgio launched a <a href="https:<br>
//siliconangle.com/2023/04/18/new-edgio-solution-mitigates-malicious-bots-providing-observability-good-bots/"> new bot management solution </a> that leverages machine learning to detect and mitigate a wide range of evolving and malicious bots. Furthermore, in late 2023, Edgio raised <a href="https:<br>
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text=PHOENIX--(BUSINESS%20WIRE)--,%2466%20million%20of%20new%20financing."> USD 66 million </a> in post-IPO debt to strengthen its financial position and support the execution of its strategic objectives.</p>

Edgio launches attack surface management for continuous web application threat management

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 <p>ZEDEDA, an edge management and orchestration firm, has launched a new product, "ZEDEDA Edge Sync". This solution is designed to overcome connectivity issues in Edge deployments with inconsistent cloud access.</p>
 <p>This tool aids in the monitoring and management of edge node fleets, especially in areas with no network connection. Key features include node management during network downtime, support for completely isolated deployments, and a management and monitoring API for tailored integrations and applications.&nbsp;</p>
 
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 The company recently <a href="https:<br>
//sp-edge.com/updates/26448"> secured </a> USD 73 million in Series C funding to expand its sales and marketing efforts and accelerate its research and development activities. This additional funding comes in response to the growing demand for Edge computing solutions. Additionally, the company <a href="https:<br>
//www.edgeir.com/zededa-welcomes-operations-veteran-to-its-board-of-directors-20240328"> welcomed </a> Lisa Edwards, an experienced operations professional, to join its board of directors.</p>

ZEDEDA launches Edge Sync for air-gapped environment management

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 <p>Edge AI computing company Blaize has gathered USD 106 million in a funding round. Present investors including Bess Ventures, Franklin Templeton, DENSO, Mercedes Benz, and Temasek participated in this round, along with new financial contributors like Rizvi Traverse, Ava Investors, and BurTech LP LLC.</p>
 <p>This funding will strengthen Blaize's balance sheet and speed up the creation of its AI computing platforms and solutions, particularly from the Edge to the data center.&nbsp;</p>
 
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</b> The announcement follows the company's recent <a href="https:<br>
//www.edgeir.com/blaize-announces-plans-to-go-public-via-merger-with-burtech-20240107"> decision </a> to go public through a merger with BurTech Acquisition Corp., a publicly traded SPAC. The combined company will be renamed "Blaize Holdings, Inc." and the transaction is expected to close in Q2 2024, subject to stockholder and regulatory approvals. Blaize plans to use the financing to develop its hardware and software offerings, including for use cases like automotive, computer vision, AI inference, and GenAI.</p>

Blaize raises USD 106 million to accelerate Edge AI platform roadmap

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<p>Vapor IO and VAST Data are collaborating to create a technology solution aimed at simplifying AI deployments across organizations. This combines Vapor IO's Zero Gap AI and the VAST Data platform into a unified Edge-to-core AI system.</p>
<p>The solution offers customization depending on specific use cases, thereby enhancing cost-effectiveness, latency, accuracy, and durability. This partnership plans on providing AI-as-a-service, regardless of deployment models or physical locations.</p>
<p>The companies are planning for a nationwide launch and potentially extending globally. An Edge-to-core-to-cloud AI deployment allows continuous improvement of models with new data and offers flexibility in data and AI deployment.</p>
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Vapor IO and VAST Data partner to optimize AI deployments for enterprises

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 <p>The multinational communications company, Nokia, has launched MX Grid to boost operational technology (OT) decision-making procedures in organizations. As part of the Nokia One platform, MX Grid allows for the closer analysis of operational data to the source, allowing for faster decision-making.</p>
 <p>MX Grid provides support for Industry 4.0 protocols, offers on-premise AI/ML capabilities and interoperates with Nokia's MX Industrial Edge platform. Through localised data analysis and lower latency, this solution can enhance decision-making in areas such as safety, predictive maintenance, and quality assurance, the company states.</p> 
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Nokia adds MX Grid to Nokia One platform

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 <p>Embedded computing solution provider, Advantech, is partnering with fabless semiconductor provider, Qualcomm Technologies. Their combined expertise in AI will drive innovation in industrial computing.</p>
 <p>This partnership aims to develop advanced edge AI platforms and a dedicated SDK for AI applications. This move is intended to manage fragmentation in the IoT industry and promote interoperability with AI. The areas that stand to benefit from this partnership are industrial automation, transportation, medical fields, and emerging sectors like robotics and energy.</p>
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Advantech partners with Qualcomm to boost edge AI applications and industrial computing

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 <p>Akamai Technologies, a leading cloud services provider, has launched a media-centric new service that integrates NVIDIA GPUs with its global edge platform. The key goal of this latest cloud-based service is to enhance productivity whilst reducing expenses for businesses in the media and entertainment sector.</p>
 <p>The central attribute of this service is its utilization of GPU-based encoding. This makes use of the NVIDIA RTX 4000, which provides a substantial uptick in frames per second in comparison to traditional CPU-based techniques. The service aids organizations in developing scalable, reliable, and portable workflows, promising faster speeds, increased reliability, and enhanced portability.</p>
 <p>Additionally, the service ensures low latency and reliable compute resources, while preserving the portability of workloads. It supports a broad array of workloads, spanning video transcoding, VR, AR, AI, gaming, and scientific computing, thus demonstrating its adaptability and wide-ranging relevance.</p>
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Akamai Technologies launches media-focused service with NVIDIA GPUs

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 <p>Vertiv, a leader in digital infrastructure, has introduced SmartRow2, an edge data center solution offering enhanced scalability and flexibility. It promises to cut down deployment time by 80% and reduce costs by 30% compared to traditional methods.</p>
 <p>The solution can house up to five IT racks with power capacities between 3.3 kW to 6.6 kW. Feature options include 2N power and cooling redundancy, offering greater fault tolerance and reducing the risk of surprise downtimes.</p>
 <p>SmartRow2 also claims to enable infrastructure setup within a week, compared to up to a year with conventional methods. In addition to its speed and cost-effectiveness, the system also focuses on sustainability, incorporating effective in-row cooling methods that can lower cooling energy use and CO2 emissions by roughly 20% on average.</p>
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Vertiv unveils SmartRow 2 Edge data center solution for accelerated deployments

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 <p>Advantech, an embedded computing solutions provider, has collaborated with Phison, known for its flash controller and storage solutions. They are working to develop a GenAI platform, aiming at Edge computing and industrial applications.</p>
 <p>The partnership entails integrating Phison's aiDAPTIV+ technology within Advantech's Edge AI platforms. The goal is to streamline AI training processes and to decrease the demand for costly GPU and VRAM resources.</p>
 <p>The collaboration is anticipated to contribute to advancements in industry 4.0 and 5.0. It looks forward to enhancing automation and data exchange within manufacturing technologies. This is predicted to benefit sectors such as manufacturing, healthcare, and infrastructure. The benefits include predictive maintenance, automated decision-making, and improved customer interactions.</p>
 
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Advantech partners with Phison to develop GenAI solutions for the edge

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 <p>Scale Computing, a provider of Edge computing solutions, is partnering with Reskube, a power and internet solutions provider, to enhance resilience in edge computing systems. The partnership intends to utilise Scale Computing’s infrastructure and Reskube’s resilience solutions for developing Edge systems with fewer disruptions. The goal is to provide consistent visibility and control over distributed resources, streamline deployment and management, and improve service providers' capacity to fulfill service-level agreements.</p>
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