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IBM and AMD partner to collaborate on AI, HPC and confidential computing

IBM and AMD have now partnered on a multi-year deal to enhance and improve the security and AI (Artificial Intelligence) offerings of both companies. This joint development deal will build upon open-source software and open-architecture to extend confidential computing in hybrid cloud environments and will support a broad range of accelerators in HPC (High Performance Computing) and other important capabilities like encryptions and virtualizations. According to Dario Gill, director of IBM research – “The commitment of AMD to technological innovation aligns with our mission to develop and accelerate the adoption of the hybrid cloud to help connect, secure and power our digital world and IBM is focused on giving our clients choice, agility and security in our hybrid cloud offerings through advanced research, development and scaling of new technologies.”

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IBM fired 1,00,000 people in recent years to ‘appear trendy’

In an effort to boost its appeal to millennials and to appear cool, IBM fired as many as 1,00,000 employees in recent years. This information was according to a deposition…

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Machines are learning to argue with humans #ProjectDebater

After feats like the grand-master chess (remember Deep Blue vs. Garry Kasparov), Rubik’s Cube, Jeopardy, Space X’s space-borne supercomputer; we should have gotten used to being surprised by machines. But…

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IBM Charged US Govt $1.4 Million For An App; Indian Techie Recreates It In 4 Minutes!

An Indian techie nailed it after he re-created an app in just 4 minutes for which IBM charged $ 1.4 million. Here’s what happened So, the US Government’s airport security agency asked…

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Seed Funding Initiative Kstart Partners With IBM To Nurture Startup Ecosystem In India

Kalaari Capital’s seed funding program Kstart, which was launched earlier this year to empower startups and accelerate ideas has announced a collaboration with technology giant IBM to foster the startup ecosystem in India.

List Of Startup Winners At IBM GEP SmartCamp From Pune And Mumbai

IBM GEP SmartCamp has announced the winners and finalists for Pune and Mumbai city. Smartcloud Infotech– Provides Employee Transportation Services for corporate BPOs organizing employee commute is extremely daunting due…

IBM Changes Its Appraisal System, Asks For Performance

IBM has abolished its annual appraisal assessment and replaced it with a Checkpoint appraisal system. Employees will now be subjected to four yearly reviews and will be rated on a five. It will consider; Business results, impact on client success, innovation, personal responsibility to others and skills.

IBM Watson Ecosystem Opens for Business in India

The companies will begin developing cognitive computing solutions in the region.InspireOne Technologies is using IBM Watson cognitive APIs in its app development and TEXTIENT is a marketing insights platform tapping Watson to develop real-time brand perception. Manipal Hospital had earlier deployed Watson.

A Look At IBM GEP SmartCamp’s Delhi City Winners [Enterprise Startups]

IBM GEP SmartCamp announces 16 promising enterprise startups as the final winners for their Delhi City Finals. SmartCamp provides a platform for B2B startups to showcase their product/service before a…

IBM GEP Smartcamp To Commence South Regional Finals Today In Bangalore, Registrations For Delhi And Mumbai Open

The IBM GEP Smartcamp held across many cities in the South has announced the Regional Finalists. There are 15 B2B Startups chosen to showcase their applications today at Bangalore. The last date for registrations for the Delhi event is November 14th and for Mumbai is November 20th.

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