VMware-Nvidia alliance expands with new vSphere GPU support

Source:-https://www.crn.com.au/ VMware and Nvidia have expanded their alliance to make it easier for enterprises to run GPU-accelerated AI applications in existing data centre infrastructure. The virtualisation giant announced the expanded alliance with Nvidia Tuesday, saying that the GPU maker has exclusively certified VMware’s vSphere 7 Update 2 to support the new Nvidia AI Enterprise offering, a software suite of enterprise-grade AI tools and frameworks that enables Nvidia GPU-accelerated applications to run in virtual machines and containers. VMware’s vSphere 7 Update

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Trend Micro Deep Security and VMware NSX: Which cloud and data centre security solution is better?

Source:-https://www.idgconnect.com/ For decades, traditional data centres have been the most predictable and controlled infrastructure to house high-risk and proprietary assets, such as personal information, medical records, and financial information. Yet, today’s modern infrastructures allow organisations to extend their data centres into cloud services, and this change does come with a unique set of risks. Keeping these risks in check requires businesses to reassess their data centre security and even partner with a modern solution provider. However, choosing the right solution

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The demand for cloud computing skills sky-high

Source:-https://bloncampus.thehindubusinessline.com/ One of the most revolutionary technologies developed after the internet is cloud computing. Without the introduction of cloud computing, the internet wouldn’t be the same, our computing needs would be different, and several tech giants wouldn’t be where they are today. The dependency on cloud services enabled faster access to resources, made our lives simpler, and carved a way for further technological advancements. According to LinkedIn Global Skillset Survey, cloud computing is the most important skill set that companies

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VMware commits to building a more equitable, sustainable and resilient world

Source:-https://www.intelligentcio.com Virtualisation solutions vendor VMware, has announced its ‘2030 Agenda’, a decade-long commitment to address critical challenges facing the global community. The company has created 30 measurable goals to achieve by 2030 (30×30) that are focused on three outcomes relevant to its technology and business operations: Trust, Equity and Sustainability. The vendor’s 2030 Agenda builds on VMware’s long-standing commitment to innovate for a better future. “This year has created an even greater sense of urgency to take action on global

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IBM & AMD To Advance Confidential Computing For Cloud & Accelerate AI

Source:-https://analyticsindiamag.com IBM and AMD today announced a multi-year joint development agreement to enhance and extend the security and artificial intelligence offerings of both companies. This joint development agreement has been planned to expand this vision by building upon open-source software, open standards, and open system architectures in order to drive confidential computing in hybrid cloud environments. It would also support a broad range of accelerators across high-performance computing, and enterprise-critical capabilities such as virtualisation and encryption. According to Dario Gil,

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Software-defined storage unlocks opportunity for managed service providers

Source:-https://www.itweb.co.za The managed service provider (MSP) market is extremely competitive and fraught with challenges. MSPs need to offer competitive pricing to make their offerings attractive to customers, but at the same time require the agility to develop and deliver solutions that support the customer journey into the cloud. MSPs also need to meet and exceed service level agreements (SLAs) to maintain their customer base. They also need to avoid vendor lock-in, which may isolate potential customers, simplify their solution stack

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BCS swaps out VMware for Nutanix AHV

Source:-https://www.computerweekly.com BCS previously ran a server room with six servers and enterprise storage, to support a full software stack required for three-tier applications. The migration to a Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure has meant it now runs a single cluster. The application, hosted on VMware, includes a web development environment, SQL server database, telephony services, Linux servers and a test environment. The BCS also hosts a number of its web services on-premise, as well as its legacy customer relationship management (CRM) system.

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