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Airtel inks multi-year cloud deal with Amazon to take on Jio-Microsoft
Bharti Airtel has signed a multi-year strategic cloud deal with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to tap millions of SME customers in India. Read more…
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Off the Wire
AWS launches cloud robotics app development service
Amazon Web Services has announced the launch of AWS RoboMaker, a cloud robotics service that promises to make it easy to develop, simulate, and deploy intelligent robotics applications at scale. RoboMaker extends the Robot Operating Read more…
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Cisco to offer tools to help customers run apps on AWS
(Reuters) – Networking gear maker Cisco Systems said on Thursday it is teaming with Amazon.com’s Amazon Web Services (AWS) to offer software tools that would make it easier for Cisco’s customers to use Amazon’s data Read more…
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Cloud alliance challenges AWS with cheaper data transfers
(Reuters) – A group of cloud computing companies is taking aim at Amazon Web Services by offering free or deeply discounted rates on moving data between their cloud services. The Bandwidth Alliance, as the group Read more…
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Amazon wants to harvest big data from outer space
SANTIAGO (Reuters) – Amazon is in talks with Chile to house and mine massive amounts of data generated by the country’s giant telescopes, which could prove fertile ground for the company to develop new artificial Read more…
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Accedo launches targeted AR ads for AWS’ MediaTailor
Accedo has announced the launch of a targeted advertising solution for augmented reality (AR) experiences with the API integration of Amazon Web Services (AWS) Elemental MediaTailor. AWS Elemental MediaTailor is a cloud-based video service that Read more…
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Accedo and ITV launch AI-powered personalization project
Accedo has announced a project with British broadcaster ITV to use artificial intelligence to automatically generate cover artwork which is likely to appeal best to a given user segment. The project – which will be Read more…
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Globe Telecom taps Amdocs and AWS for smart omnichannel solution
Amdocs announced it is collaborating with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to enabling Philippine operator Globe Telecom to deliver cloud-based intelligent omnichannel routing and interactions management. This collaboration aims to enable digital engagement and deliver ‘effortless’ Read more…
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Amazon and other US-based companies brace for Trump tariff war
SAN FRANCISCO/WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Big companies in the United States from Amazon to Toyota Motor Corp and Alcoa are working to counter the effect of the Trump administration’s trade policies and to head off new Read more…
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That AWS switch rumor (or ‘Every time Jeff Bezos has an idea, an industry dies’)
Earlier this week, The Information reported that Amazon Web Services (AWS) was considering getting into the network switch business and competing with the likes of Cisco, Juniper Networks, HPE and Arista with open-source white boxes Read more…
