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AvePoint Launches AI-Powered Information Lifecycle Solution

It's a cloud-based solution that helps organizations manage their information lifecycle, from creation and classification to retention and disposal, with advanced AI and automation.

DevOps Report: Cloud Boosts Employee Well-Being Along with Infrastructure Flexibility

Cloud computing obviously gives organizations infrastructure flexibility, but a perhaps less well-known benefit is happier, more productive workers.

Running ESXi on an ACEMAGIC AD15 Mini PC

After previous benchmarking tests, Tom attempts to install and run a bare-metal hypervisor on the low-priced, small form-factor PC.

Quick Tips to Save Money on Azure Cloud Bills

It's very easy to get started with Azure and deploy resources that will help you use the Microsoft cloud to do amazing things -- but then you get your monthly bill and wonder if there are ways to control it.

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Research: SD-WAN Moving to Security Offerings, Getting AI Boost

Research firm Gartner's new report on the software-defined wide-area networking (SD-WAN) space sees the tech moving into security offerings and receiving a big generative AI boost in the next few years.

Running VMware Workstation on a Low-Cost Mini PC

Tom installs Workstation on an ACEMAGIC AD15 Mini PC to benchmark its performance running a small and large Windows 10 VM.

Cisco Teams with Nutanix for New Hyperconverged Solution to Replace HyperFlex

Cisco teamed up with enterprise cloud specialist Nutanix to replace its HyperFlex offering with a new hyperconverged solution as part of a strategic partnership announced in August.

From Boosting Amazon Bedrock to Free Courses: AI at AWS Summit

"I believe it will transform every application, industry and business."

NUC 13 Pro Desk Edition Mini PC: More than a 'SHOWPONY'

With an i7-1360P processor, 16 GB of RAM and a 512 NVMe device for storage, it should handle the most demanding home and office workloads.

Microsoft Cozies Up to Meta on AI, Maps

Perennial No. 2 cloud giant Microsoft has lately been cozying up to Meta (of Facebook fame) in important tech areas like generative AI.

Take Five with Tom Fenton: Five (Other) Things to Do in Vegas at VMware Explore 2023

Vegas veteran Tom Fenton has the inside scoop on cool and fun non-techy things to do between VMware Explore 2023 sessions.

Two Ways to Instantly Try New Open Source Llama 2 AI Chatbot Online

Open source projects often require downloading bits and jumping through hoops to work with them in a UI, so online options provide quick-hit tryouts.

VMware Explore 2023 Combines with Dev-Focused SpringOne Event for Java Jocks

Content helps Spring developers build microservices, web apps, serverless, event-driven, reactive and cloud workloads.

Take Five with Tom Fenton: My Picks for VMware Explore 2023

After earlier choosing his top hybrid-workforce-themed (Horizon) sessions earlier, Tom turns to general sessions covering NVMeoF, Kubernetes, NUMA and more.

Rubrik, Veeam Integrate Security Wares with Just-Announced Microsoft 365 Backup

Security specialists Rubrik and Veeam Software this week announced integrations with Microsoft 365 Backup, which was just announced at Microsoft's Inspire event.

Microsoft Revamps Cloud Partner Program with AI

Microsoft announced its Cloud Partner Program has been rebranded the "Microsoft AI Cloud Partner Program," infusing AI into the program's name and wares.

Bing Chat Enterprise Debuts: 'More than 160 Million People Already Have Access'

Microsoft is doubling down on its big bet on AI-assisted software, today announcing Bing Chat Enterprise, which the company said expands the "new Bing" experience to a ready-made user base of more than 160 million people.

Scientists Seek Government Database to Track Harm from Rising 'AI Incidents'

Borrowing from the aviation industry, the idea is to track harmful incidents to mitigate future risk.

How Execs See Generative AI Benefits Outweighing Concerns

With generative AI constructs like ChatGPT shaking up all manner of industries, their impact is explored in a new report from Capgemini Research Institute titled "Harnessing the value of generative AI: Top use cases across industries," which examines the transformative force of generative AI for innovation across enterprises.

Inside the Mind of a 'Hacker': How They Use Generative AI

A new survey-based report sheds light on how "hackers" use generative AI, though in this case those hackers are bug hunters wearing white, not black, hats.

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