Archives September 2024

New Delhi, 30th September 2024 — Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, has unveiled finding of its latest Threat Intelligence Report for the last 6 months. The report revealed a startling increase in cyberattacks on the Indian education sector, with 8,195 attacks per week, more than double the global average of 3,355. After the education sector, the other most attacked industries were healthcare with 7,982 weekly attacks per organization, followed by Government/Military sector experiencing 4,590 attacks and the Consulting sector facing 4177 weekly attacks per organization.

The surge in attacks is largely attributed to the rapid shift to remote learning during COVID-19 and the continued digitization of education. Educational institutions in India are collecting and storing vast amounts of sensitive student data, including personal, academic, and financial information, making them prime targets for cybercriminals. The increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberattacks, coupled with the widespread adoption of online learning platforms, have expanded the digital footprint of these institutions, making them more vulnerable to data breaches. Cybercriminals are exploiting weak cybersecurity defenses in schools and universities to steal personally identifiable information (PII), often sold on the Dark Web.

Over the past six months, organizations in India have experienced an average of 3,244 cyberattacks per week, which is nearly double the global average of 1,657 attacks per organization. This stark contrast underscores the heightened vulnerability of Indian organizations in the face of escalating cyber threats.

The report highlights Fake Updates, Qbot, and Formbook as the most prevalent malware in India, with 54% of attacks delivered via email and 58% of email-borne attacks using .exe files. Information disclosure vulnerabilities have also affected 70% of Indian organizations, exposing critical data to threats.

The most common malware in India includes four botnets, one infostealer (Formbook), and one downloader (Fake Updates).

Sundar Balasubramanian, Managing Director for India and SAARC at Check Point Software Technologies, commented, “Cybercriminals are increasingly targeting critical sectors in India, particularly those handling vast amounts of personally identifiable information (PII), such as education, which often has wide attack surface. With the rise of Gen AI, these threats are poised to become even more severe especially as social engineering and phishing attacks escalate. The surge in attacks underscores the urgent need for organizations to strengthen their cyber security frameworks. Proactive measures, including robust defenses and continuous monitoring, are essential to safeguard sensitive data and maintain operational integrity.”

India, 30th September 2024: The events industry is undergoing a profound transformation, driven by the rise of Silent Seminars, a breakthrough in audio technology that’s reshaping how we experience conferences, exhibitions, and live gatherings. By leveraging wireless headsets to deliver customized content, Silent Seminars are setting a new standard for immersive, distraction-free audience engagement.

Prateek N Kumar, Founder and CEO of NeoNiche Integrated Solutions, shares his insights on this game-changing innovation, “As the events industry continues to evolve, Silent Seminars represent a pivotal shift in how we connect with attendees. The ability to offer a personalized audio experience, free from the noise and limitations of traditional systems, is empowering both event organizers and participants. It’s a step forward in creating experiences that resonate on a deeper level.”

In typical event environments, overlapping sound systems and background noise can often diminish the attendee experience. Silent Seminars overcome these challenges by delivering content directly to attendees’ headsets, allowing multiple sessions to run simultaneously within the same space. This isn’t just about eliminating noise—it’s about fostering stronger, more meaningful connections. Attendees have complete control over what they listen to, engaging with the content that matters most to them and elevating their overall experience.

From an organizational perspective, Silent Seminars also unlock a new level of flexibility. The ability to host multiple discussions in a single venue, without the need for additional rooms or extensive sound systems, is a major win for event planners. It optimizes space, time, and resources, while delivering a seamless experience for attendees.

Inclusivity and accessibility are also major advantages of Silent Seminars. With multi-language track integration, these systems allow diverse and international audiences to fully participate, breaking down language barriers and enhancing global connectivity. The goal with Silent Seminars is to create experiences that bring people together, no matter where they’re from or what language they speak. It’s about bridging gaps and connecting with a global audience on a more intimate level.

Sustainability is another key benefit. By reducing the need for large-scale sound systems and minimizing energy consumption, Silent Seminars provide a greener, more eco-friendly approach to event audio. This aligns with the growing industry demand for sustainable event management practices.

More than just an audio solution, Silent Seminars provide rich, actionable data insights. Organizers can track real-time engagement, session participation, and audience preferences, which can be leveraged to tailor future events. This data-driven approach adds a whole new layer of value. It allows in sustained improvement in the overall attendee experience, making each event better than the last.

As the demand for more interactive, personalized event experiences grows, Silent Seminars are leading the way. NeoNiche believes this is just the beginning of a broader industry shift. “The future of event audio is here, and it’s redefining what’s possible. Silent Seminars are enabling us to create deeper, more meaningful connections, and that’s what events are all about. It’s not just about staying ahead of the curve—it’s about shaping the future.”, Prateek added.

By embracing this innovative technology, NeoNiche Integrated Solutions is at the forefront of experiential marketing, offering transformative event solutions that enhance every touchpoint of the attendee journey.

Sangita Ghosh is one of the most talented actresses in the Indian entertainment industry. Currently captivating viewers as Saroj in Sun Neo’s Saajha Sindoor, she recently shared how her parents’ relentless support has shaped her personal and professional journey, helping her achieve success in life.

Opening up about the support she received from her parents, Sangita Ghosh shared, “My parents, I think, managed that beautifully. They never questioned me about anything and gave me a lot of freedom and liberty, which is why I am where I am today. I’m happy in life, and my thinking and outlook have developed in a way that they never drew distinctions between a boy and a girl.”

She further added, “My brother and I were raised equally. I was never asked to do certain things just because I was a girl, nor was he treated differently. For instance, he wasn’t told to go out and play while I was expected to stay home and focus on other things. It was never like that. I remember playing cricket, kabaddi, and football with the boys. They never imposed restrictions on me because of my gender. Whether it was my studies, wanting to work, or going out, they always trusted me. They never questioned me for coming home late or for having male friends in my circle. Because of the freedom they gave me, I became much more responsible. For that, I’m incredibly grateful. They allowed me to live my life freely with them, and I feel truly blessed to have such parents.”

The Saajha Sindoor actress also reflected on how relationships between parents and children have evolved. She shared, “These days, it’s common for parents to want to be friends with their children, probably to break that barrier or thaw the ice, or however you’d describe it. But I’m not sure how I’ll be with my daughter as she grows up. That said, I believe there’s a very fine line to maintain. You have to be a parent first, before anything else.”

Sangita, who plays Saroj, the stepmother to Gagan (played by Sahil Uppal) in Saajha Sindoor, also discussed the difficult decision she made to leave her daughter behind for the role. “It wasn’t just about playing a negative character. There were many factors, especially thinking about my daughter. I had to leave her in Jaipur while I traveled to Mumbai, so I wanted to make sure the role was truly worth it. I had immense trust in the team, and that’s ultimately why I chose to move forward with it.”

Saajha Sindoor, airing on Sun Neo at 8 PM, explores the grandeur and complex relationships within a royal family in Rajasthan, featuring Stuti Vinkle, Sangita Ghosh, Sahil Uppal, Neelu Vaghela, and Krutika Desai.

New Delhi, 30th September 2024: Zomato today announced a target to support training of 10,000 women to empower them to participate in logistics in collaboration with non-profit and skilling sectors. The target was shared at a closed door roundtable conference event today titled, “Women in Logistics” at Le Meridien, New Delhi. The event brought together key industry stakeholders, including representatives from NGOs including Pratham, Azad Foundation, impact consulting firms such as FSG, Give Grants, and logistics companies such as Porter and Mahindra Logistics, to discuss the challenges and opportunities for women in India’s growing hyper local and quick commerce economy.

The target announced today is a part of Zomato’s broader commitment to gender inclusion reflected in its flagship initiative, Project Arya. Started in 2021, the project aims to break gender barriers and provide women with the skills and opportunities needed to succeed in logistics. As part of this initiative, Zomato has already successfully onboarded more than 2500 women in the delivery fleet. In addition to onboarding women in last-mile delivery, Zomato has also begun onboarding women in Hyperpure and Blinkit warehouses and dark stores with a target of 20% representation of women across the day-time shift in warehouses by the end of 2024.

The discussions at the event focused on the hurdles women face in gig work, such as safety concerns, access to infrastructure and training. Stakeholders shared their insights and innovative solutions to enhance women’s participation in the last-mile logistics.

Anjalli Ravi Kumar, Chief Sustainability Officer, Zomato, said, “Women today account for less than 10% of the overall delivery workforce despite the fact that ordering and delivery platforms offer a better balance of flexibility and earning potential than many other opportunities available to them. Zomato is eager to lead the change in this sector in collaboration with both government and non-governmental organizations that are working with women seeking to become self-reliant. Together, we believe we can create the right conditions for women to participate and benefit from the huge growth in the food ordering and delivery space and quick commerce.”

“We are excited to collaborate with Zomato towards the vision of making logistics more inclusive. Zomato’s Project Arya, which is designed to develop the ecosystem to support onboarding of more women as delivery partners, aligns with Give Grants’ mission of advising on social and environmental issues while creating shared value for both the business and society”, Sumit Tayal, CEO Give Grants

Vikram Jain, Managing Director at FSG said, “FSG’s GLOW (‘Growing Livelihood Opportunities for Women’) program has collaborated with Zomato to improve gender diversity in logistics roles, with a special focus on warehousing. At this roundtable conference, it’s been heartening to see the progress in terms of the increase in the number of women employed in warehouses. We’re convinced that, with supportive policies and corporate practices to make warehouses women-friendly, the sector can be a major driver in improving women’s labour workforce participation in India.”

In the last few years, Zomato has taken multiple steps to combat entry barriers for women in logistics. The company provides benefits like shorter distance deliveries, period rest leaves and maternity benefits to its female delivery partners. Zomato continues to launch initiatives with an objective of enabling greater participation of women in logistics.

SANTA CLARA, Calif., Sept 30, 2024: AMD announced that Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) has chosen AMD Instinct™ MI300X accelerators with ROCm™ open software to power its newest OCI Compute Supercluster instance called BM.GPU.MI300X.8. For AI models that can comprise hundreds of billions of parameters, the OCI Supercluster with AMD MI300X supports up to 16,384 GPUs in a single cluster by harnessing the same ultrafast network fabric technology used by other accelerators on OCI. Designed to run demanding AI workloads including large language model (LLM) inference and training that requires high throughput with leading memory capacity and bandwidth, these OCI bare metal instances have already been adopted by companies including Fireworks AI.

“AMD Instinct MI300X and ROCm open software continue to gain momentum as trusted solutions for powering the most critical OCI AI workloads,” said Andrew Dieckmann, corporate vice president and general manager, Data Center GPU Business, AMD. “As these solutions expand further into growing AI-intensive markets, the combination will benefit OCI customers with high performance, efficiency, and greater system design flexibility.”

“The inference capabilities of AMD Instinct MI300X accelerators add to OCI’s extensive selection of high-performance bare metal instances to remove the overhead of virtualized compute commonly used for AI infrastructure,” said Donald Lu, senior vice president, software development, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. “We are excited to offer more choice for customers seeking to accelerate AI workloads at a competitive price point.”

Bringing Trusted Performance and Open Choice for AI Training and Inference

The AMD Instinct MI300X underwent extensive testing which was validated by OCI that underscored its AI inferencing and training capabilities for serving latency-optimal use cases, even with larger batch sizes, and the ability to fit the largest LLM models in a single node. These Instinct MI300X performance results have garnered the attention of AI model developers.

Fireworks AI offers a fast platform designed to build and deploy generative AI. With over 100+ models, Fireworks AI is leveraging the benefits of performance found in OCI using AMD Instinct MI300X.

“Fireworks AI helps enterprises build and deploy compound AI systems across a wide range of industries and use cases,” said Lin Qiao, CEO of Fireworks AI. “The amount of memory capacity available on the AMD Instinct MI300X and ROCm open software allows us to scale services to our customers as models continue to grow.”

New Delhi, 30 thSeptember 2024: In a major step towards building a heart-healthy city, Manipal Hospitals, among the top healthcare service providers of India, introduced its Hridoye Jurey Kolkata initiative today. The event was organized as a prelude to the World Heart Day, observed globally every year on September 29th. The engaging sessions included leading cardiac specialists from all units of Manipal Hospitals in Kolkata, who shared their varied experiences in cardiovascular health and innovative surgeries that are transforming medical discourse around patient outcomes.

The event was attended by Chief Guest, Mr. Barun Chanda, prominent actor and author. It also witnessed experts in cardiology, including Dr Prakash Kumar Hazra, Director & HoD, Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria, Dr Rabin Chakraborty, Senior Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiology, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (a part of Manipal Hospitals), and Dr Kunal Sarkar, Senior Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiac Surgery, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (a part of Manipal Hospitals), along with Mr Ayanabh DebGupta, Regional COO, Manipal Hospitals (East), addressed the noble healthcare initiative.

The event also saw the launch of two groundbreaking awareness initiatives. ‘One Scan Can Save a Life’, in which boards with a QR code will be fixed at traffic signals. By scanning the code, citizens can get instant access to MARS (Manipal Ambulance Response Service), promoting both 24×7 Emergency Service, along with informative video tutorials on learning how to administer CPR (cardiopulmonary Resuscitation Procedure). As part of the initiative, traffic lights across the jurisdiction of Bidhan Nagar Police Commissionerate will be displaying heart-shapes, instead of the usual round shape, from 25th September night till 30th September, at important crossroads. The unique traffic signals are expected to constantly instill awareness of heart health amongst the people of Kolkata.

The ‘Hridoye Jurey Kolkata’ campaign aims to ensure at least 3 percent of Indians know how to administer CPR. Manipal Hospitals conducted an extensive CPR training program for community members, including Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs), school students, staff and principals, security guards, police personnel, HR heads, and corporate employees. The initiative, called ‘Heart Smart Kolkata’ aims to develop a database of people trained in CPR all over the city.

This was followed by two panel discussions — Heart Problems in Women, and Cardiac Surgery: Myths Vs Facts — where top cardiologists and cardiac surgeons from Manipal Hospitals provided valuable insights.

Mr. Ayanabh Debgupta, Regional Chief Operating Officer, Manipal Hospitals East, emphasized the importance of the initiative, stating, “Hridoye Jurey Kolkata aims to build communities of heroes and survivors by improving action and response to cardiac arrest through training, preparation and response protocols. We intend to create a heart safe community through training citizens in CPR and we are actively taking this initiative across all Manipal group hospitals in the East. We want the message to be spread across schools, colleges, corporates, clubs and all other associations so that those who are trained in CPR can train their near and dear ones. This way we can create a huge pool of CPR trained resources around us, which will help us to save many a lives.”

Dr. Kunal Sarkar, Senior Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiac Surgery, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (a part of Manipal Hospitals), further highlighted Manipal Hospitals’ commitment to the initiative, stating, “At Manipal Hospitals, our vision is to revolutionize the cardiac care system of Kolkata while offering the best and latest treatments.”

“Cardiovascular diseases are ranked as the leading causes of death, affecting one-third of all global deaths; it therefore becomes crucial to address prevention, early intervention, and effective management of these conditions. ‘Hridoye Jurey Kolkata’ is a proof of our commitment to make the city a heart smart one. Another significant achievement of our work includes the swift solution to the method of using a Quick Response Code (QR) to access emergency assistance or a CPR demonstration and the reminder through the heart-shaped traffic signs that make the community aware of cardiovascular diseases. We seek to make a lasting change and create a force of people capable of making life-saving CPR actions that can cover minimum 3% population of India. As a team, we are hopeful to action against premature mortality and provide efficient care for heart health risks for the populace of Kolkata,” Dr Sarkar added.

Dr. Rabin Chakraborty, Senior Vice Chairman & Head of Cardiology, Medica Superspecialty Hospital (a part of Manipal Hospitals), commented, “The rising incidences of cardiovascular diseases especially among patients between 25-40 years is a matter of grave concern. The percentage of heart attacks before the age of 50 has gone up to 50% over last decade. More than 25% suffer heart attacks before their 40th birthday. Even women are succumbing to heart failures at a much younger age. As per research by the American Heart Association, in the last decade, there has been a 20% increase in heart attacks in women under 55. Keeping these critical factors in mind, as doctors, we feel there is a need to focus on preventive measures, early diagnosis, and timely treatment. The ‘Hridoye Jurey Kolkata’ initiative by Manipal Hospitals is a timely initiative in making Kolkata a heart-healthy city. We need to educate the community, society at large and change specific behaviors for prevention of heart diseases, improving the health of individuals.”

Dr. Prakash Kumar Hazra, Director & HoD, Cardiology, Manipal Hospitals, Dhakuria, said, “This initiative that we have taken up this World Heart Day, will make people of Kolkata more aware about their heart health. Moreover, training common people in CPR techniques is not only unique, it is also crucial. Knowing CPR can help save thousands of lives because even the basic effort to resuscitate the heart till a heart attack patient is brought to a hospital can help. This World Heart Day we have also taken the pledge of ‘Mission 2 to 3’ meaning that while two percent Indians already know CPR, we want to train the general public and take up the percentage to three, so that more and more people are encouraged to learn this technique.”

During the panel discussions important facets were highlighted by the doctors (refer to annexure below) and the specialists exchanged views and presented various aspects regarding cardiac health, liberal medical preventative measures, and contemporary trends in cardiac treatment.

According to World Heart Federation, 1 in 3 deaths across the globe are caused by cardiovascular diseases, and majority of premature heart disease and stroke are preventable and treatable, if the patient is brought to a hospital within the golden hour. With this heart smart program being run in Kolkata, Manipal Hospitals is confident that there will be an improvement in the heart health status of every Kolkatan.

Bengaluru, 30 September, 2024 – Indian employees and employers state the highest satisfaction with their current hybrid work environment, even as Indian employees are least likely to spend time at their desks in office, reveals the latest Global Workspace Insights report from one of the world’s leading workplace creation companies.

97% of employees and 98% employers in India surveyed by Unispace for the report expressed their satisfaction with the hybrid working arrangement, as compared to a global average of 87% employees and 95% employers. This marks a significant shift from last year’s statistics that showed that employees in India are far more likely than any other country globally to be willing to take a pay reduction in order to work from home, with almost a third (31%) indicating that they have already done so, which is almost double the global average of 16%.

The report titled ‘From Restrictions to Resilience’, part of Unispace’s Global Workplace Insights 2024-25, reveals trends and insights, based on surveys of 10,700 employees and employers across 13 countries globally, to guide organizations in creating resilient workplaces. 500 employees and 250 employers from India were surveyed for the report.

The third edition of the annual Unispace report found that employees worldwide are spending nearly half a day more per week in 2024 on average (3.7 days vs 3.4 days last year) in the office as compared to a year ago.

“Even as people are now spending nearly half a day more in the office compared to a year ago, our research shows that both employees and employers yearn for workspaces that inspire innovation and promote productivity. If they’re to endure long commutes and arrange childcare, the destination must be an environment where ideas soar,” says Swatasiddha Majumdar, Principal, Strategy at Unispace India. “There’s also been a noticeable change this year where employees are actively seeking workplaces that enable individual focus, rather than reserving concentration for work from home.”

Time spent in office

While face-to-face collaboration remains a top incentive for coming to the office, in reality, employees worldwide report spending 64% of their time in the office at their desks. Interestingly, Indian employees with 50% average reported time are least likely to spend time at their desks while working from the office.

The report further reveals that Indian employees’ inability to work productively at the office is hampered most by noise, or problems with temperature and air quality. Finding no time to exercise or staying active during the workday is an additional challenge that can cause physical and mental exhaustion.

To mitigate these challenges, the Unispace report recommends a combination of furniture and workplace configurations that cater to various tasks and working styles. “People now seek quiet areas for focused work and flexible spaces for various activities and collaboration. By addressing these needs, companies can better support their workforce, supporting both productivity and employee wellbeing,” Majumdar added.

The Unispace report also reveals that Indian employers’ confidence in their workplace’s capacity to foster innovation shows a downward trend. While 96% of employers in India believed that their workplace enables employees to be innovative in 2023, the number has dropped to 85% in 2024.

The report further reveals the biggest motivators for Indian employees to work from office, noting that paid-for or subsidized travel (parking or public transportation), access to more training or development programs, or free drinks, coffee and snacks are the top three reasons for them to feel happier to spend more time in office. Additionally, technology infrastructure, wellbeing areas for relaxation or stress relief, and hygiene facilities make up the top three essential reasons for Indian employees to work from the office.

New Delhi, 30th September 2024 – Amorepacific, a global leader in Korean Skincare & Cosmetics has been announced as the official gifting partner for the International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024 (IIFA Awards). The prestigious awards ceremony, celebrating the brilliance of Indian Cinema will take place in Abu Dhabi from September 27th to 29th. This collaboration with IIFA highlights Amorepacific’s continued commitment to expanding its global presence and engaging with diverse audiences.

Known for its iconic brands – Innisfree, Laneige, Etude, and Sulwhasoo, Amorepacific will present specially curated gift hampers to esteemed guests attending the IIFA Awards. The hamper will include a range of skincare essentials and makeup products, all designed to enhance natural beauty and boost confidence. These carefully selected items will reflect the brand’s commitment to beauty, wellness and personal expression.

Commenting upon the partnership Paul Lee, Country Head, Amorepacific said, “We’re thrilled to be a part of The International Indian Film Academy Awards 2024. With IIFA’s illustrious 23-year history of elevating Bollywood to a global stage, we’re honored to contribute to this cultural phenomenon through our curated gift offerings.Our partnership with IIFA for this prestigious awards will showcase the best of Korean beauty, allowing us to connect with a wider audience and forge meaningful relationships.

Mini Sood Banerjee, Assistant Director & Marketing Head, Amorepacific said, “We’re excited to partner with IIFA Awards, a celebration of Indian Cinema. We believe that through this collaboration, we are bridging the best of Korean beauty with Bollywood glamour. This collaboration showcases Amorepacific’s commitment to spreading Korean beauty trends globally and connecting with diverse audiences.”

By sharing the renowned Korean beauty expertise with esteemed celebrities and influencers, Amorepacific aims to foster brand awareness and loyalty among India’s most discerning audiences. This introduction of the brands to a wider circle of influential names is poised to pave the way for Amorepacific’s sustained growth in the dynamic Indian beauty market.

“The Galaxy Tab S10 series is Samsung’s first tablet built with AI enhancements available right out of the box, and it’s the latest addition to the Galaxy AI family,” said MC Lee, VP, Head of Galaxy Ecosystems Business Team, Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “We’re proud to add to our seamless ecosystem of connected devices, bringing versatile experiences that only an AI tablet can offer through the Galaxy Tab S10 series’ blend of power and portability.”

• With Note Assist and the intuitive S Pen, notetaking is a breeze on the tablet‘s large display. Schoolwork, note-taking, and personal journaling become more efficient with automated transcriptions and summaries provided by AI. With PDF Overlay Translation, the Galaxy Tab S10 series can also seamlessly translate PDFs via an on-screen overlay. Handwriting Help cleans up untidy handwritten notes, too.

• Galaxy AI’s Sketch to Image makes the Galaxy Tab S10 Ultra perfect for turning imagination into reality, acting as the ideal creative assistant for overcoming mental roadblocks.

• With Circle to Search with Google on the Galaxy Tab S10 series, you can Circle to search anything without switching apps. Instantly translate anything you see on your tablet with Google. Without switching apps, you can translate any image, video or text in two taps. Quickly get the info you need, then get right back to what you’re doing. Circle to Search can even recognize and outline steps for solving physics and math problems.
• The Galaxy S Pen’s Air Command with AI provides instant access to Galaxy AI Assistant features without toggling between menus. AI Assistant apps can also be easily launched by the Galaxy AI Key on the Book Cover Keyboard with written prompts, making it easier for users to choose between Samsung’s Bixby and Google’s Gemini for a customized AI experience.

Choosing the right AI cloud platform is a critical decision for organizations looking to leverage artificial intelligence effectively. As AI technologies continue to evolve and integrate into various business processes, the demand for robust, scalable, and efficient cloud solutions has never been higher. Selecting an appropriate platform can significantly impact the success of AI initiatives, influencing everything from performance and cost to security and collaboration. To make an informed choice, organizations should consider several key factors that align with their specific needs and objectives.

1. Performance and Scalability

Performance and scalability are paramount when selecting an AI cloud platform. AI workloads can be resource-intensive, requiring powerful computing capabilities to handle tasks such as model training and inference. It’s essential to choose a platform that offers high-performance computing options, including GPU instances designed specifically for AI tasks. Additionally, the ability to scale resources dynamically based on your needs is vital, allowing your organization to manage fluctuating workloads without incurring unnecessary costs. Organizations can also partner with experienced cloud and AI consultants like Onix to achieve enhanced performance and workload optimization.

2. Data Management and AI-Ready Cloud Platform

Effective data management is crucial for the successful training and deployment of AI models. When evaluating cloud platforms for AI, organizations should focus on the cloud platforms that are AI-ready and provide strong capabilities for data ingestion, storage, and processing. An ideal platform will enable seamless integration with existing data sources and tools, ensuring efficient workflows throughout the AI lifecycle. An AI-ready cloud platform has the foundation ready to implement AI, supports a variety of data formats and manages both structured and unstructured data effectively. A well-structured data management strategy enhances accessibility and empowers organizations to fully leverage their data assets, which is vital for creating accurate and impactful AI solutions. By emphasizing comprehensive data management features, organizations can maximize the potential of their data in AI initiatives.

3. Cost Efficiency

Cost efficiency is another key consideration when selecting an AI cloud platform. While cloud services can reduce capital expenditures, they can lead to increased operational costs if not managed carefully. It’s important to analyze the pricing models of different platforms and understand how costs are structured based on usage. Look for platforms that offer cost management tools, providing insights into resource utilization and spending patterns. This will help you optimize your cloud strategy and ensure that your AI projects remain financially sustainable.

4. Security and Compliance

With the increasing importance of data privacy and security, evaluating a cloud platform’s security measures is essential. Protecting sensitive data is crucial in today’s regulatory environment, so ensure that the platform implements robust security features such as encryption, access controls, and regular security audits. Additionally, verify that the platform complies with industry-specific regulations relevant to your organization. This will help mitigate risks associated with data breaches and ensure that your organization adheres to necessary compliance standards.

5. Support for Collaboration and Development

Finally, consider how well the platform supports collaboration among diverse teams involved in AI projects. Successful AI initiatives often require input from data scientists, developers, and IT operations professionals working together effectively. Look for platforms that provide collaborative tools and environments conducive to teamwork, as well as support for popular development frameworks. A flexible development environment will empower your teams to innovate and streamline the deployment of AI solutions. By keeping these five key considerations in mind, you can choose an AI cloud platform like Onix that aligns with your organization’s goals and enhances your capabilities in artificial intelligence!