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BigTime Software, a leader in AI-powered Professional Services Automation (PSA), has appointed Don India as its new Chief Executive Officer (CEO). India takes over from Brian Saunders, the company’s founding CEO, who will transition to the role of Executive Chairman. India’s leadership is poised to guide BigTime into its next phase of growth, with a focus on expanding its AI capabilities and enhancing its software solutions for professional services firms.

MediaTek has announced its collaboration with NVIDIA on the design of the GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip for Project DIGITS, an AI-powered personal supercomputer. This partnership merges MediaTek’s expertise in AI, connectivity, and power efficiency with NVIDIA’s advanced computing technologies to create a powerful platform accessible to developers, researchers, and students.

Hitachi Vantara has been recognized as a Leader and Outperformer in the latest GigaOm Radar Report for Primary Storage, thanks to its Virtual Storage Platform One (VSP One) hybrid cloud data platform. The report evaluates 21 vendors based on their ability to meet the evolving needs of primary storage across traditional applications, hybrid cloud environments, AI/ML workloads, and edge computing.

Cognata, a global leader in simulation technology, has announced the launch of DriveMatriX GenAI on Microsoft Azure, set to debut as a service in Q1 2025. This groundbreaking platform harnesses AMD Radeon™ PRO V710 GPUs and AMD EPYC™ CPUs, offering unparalleled performance for developing autonomous driving and advanced driver-assistance systems (ADAS).

DNA Holdings Venture Inc., a leader in Web 3, cryptocurrency, artificial intelligence, and capital markets, has unveiled the DNA AI Compute Fund. This initiative represents a transformative leap toward integrating AI infrastructure into the blockchain ecosystem, enabling Large Language Models (LLMs) to revolutionize Web 3 innovation.

Dell Technologies has unveiled a simplified AI-driven PC portfolio, reinforcing its position as a leader in AI innovation. Designed to enhance creativity and productivity, these AI PCs incorporate on-device intelligence, intuitive features, and industry-leading advancements. The portfolio caters to diverse workloads while simplifying technology choices for consumers and enterprises.

Jones, a leading vertical software company specializing in AI-powered insurance verification, has announced the successful closure of its $15 million Series B funding round. The round was spearheaded by NewSpring Capital, a growth equity firm managing $3.5 billion in capital, with continued participation from existing investors such as Hetz Ventures, Camber Creek, Khosla Ventures, and others.

NVIDIA has introduced Project DIGITS, a groundbreaking personal AI supercomputer powered by the NVIDIA Grace Blackwell platform. Designed for AI researchers, data scientists, and students, Project DIGITS brings petaflop-level AI computing performance to individual desktops, enabling seamless development, fine-tuning, and deployment of large AI models.

AI4SP has empowered 40,000 individuals across 25 countries in 2024 with its Digital Skills Compass™. From convenience store clerks to healthcare professionals, educators to knowledge workers, the tool is shaping pathways in the AI-driven economy. Founder Luis Salazar emphasizes the importance of identifying one’s starting point in the AI revolution, helping individuals adapt to the transformative wave impacting 300 million jobs globally.