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Three insights you might have missed from theCUBE’s coverage of the Women in Data Science Worldwide Conference 2024
Prospects for gender parity in the data science and technology fields are looking optimistic, but there is still a long way to go. Since it began in 2015, the Women in Data Science Worldwide Conference has grown into a worldwide organization and network for emerging female tech leaders. Only 20% of students in data science are ...
Dell brings AI to telcos with advanced networking technologies
With artificial intelligence requiring more complexity at every level, Dell Technologies Inc. looks to support telephone companies in taking advantage of the newest AI innovations. “AI is not a server and a network; it’s a full system,” said Ihab Tarazi (pictured), senior vice president and chief technology officer of the Infrastructure Solutions Group Core at Dell. ...
AWS fosters cloud adoption for telcos with GSMA initiative
Bringing the cloud to telecommunications has been a lengthy process, but Amazon Web Services Inc. is collaborating with telephone companies to complete their transformation from connectivity providers to digital service providers. “We have 240 services built using thousands of [application programming interfaces], and all the developers see, all that our cloud users see, are APIs,” ...
What to expect at the Women in Data Science Worldwide Conference: Join theCUBE March 8
In 2024, women in tech still face greater barriers compared with men, and advancements in technologies, such as artificial intelligence, make eliminating bias more relevant than ever. Gender parity in tech improved in 2023 after the industry saw a dip throughout the “Great Resignation” during the pandemic, according to a 2023 report from AnitaB.org. The ...
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Female tech leaders face the new ‘industrial revolution’ with gen AI
The tech industry often contains greater obstacles to success for women. Recent advancements in generative artificial intelligence have the potential to prevent or further skew biases against employees of marginalized identities. “It’s important to consider the sources of bias, and there are many sources,” said Stephanie Van Eyk (pictured, center), general manager at Slalom Inc. “There ...
Digital dangers: Kyndryl looks to safeguard orgs against a rising tide of cybersecurity threats
Security threats ranging from artificial intelligence-based malware to bio-mimicking drones are on the horizon. Kyndryl Inc. aims to stop them in their tracks. “Organizations are being hammered by ransomware,” said Kris Lovejoy (pictured), global security and resilience practice leader at Kyndryl, which gives its clients vital information about digital security. “We’ve got this massive body ...
Unlocking the power of AI: DataStax’s flexible database for the future
In the development of artificial intelligence technology, DataStax Inc. has made it its mission to provide a cloud-native vector database to help catalyze the next wave of AI innovations. The true power of DataStax’s endeavor lies in its ability to seamlessly integrate with the data at the heart of every business. “Once you get down ...
Aviatrix’s hybrid mesh: Bridging the gap between data centers and AI-powered cloud networking
The influx of generative artificial intelligence technology is requiring massive structural changes, from data centers to the cloud. Aviatrix Systems Inc. hopes to seize the moment with its secure and seamless cloud networking software. “Cloud networking is not invisible. It doesn’t just happen by magic,” said Doug Merritt (pictured), chief executive officer of Aviatrix. “You still ...
Investors and entrepreneurs look for the next ‘lightning strike’ in gen AI innovation
With a wealth of new artificial intelligence tools and capabilities exploding onto the scene, everyone is looking for the next breakthrough in generative AI technology. “What we now see is that the infrastructure is there and we’re waiting for a lightning strike,” said Jon Turow (pictured, right), partner at Madrona Venture Group and former head ...
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AWS aims to be a game changer for enterprise technology in sports
Amazon Web Services Inc. is looking to keep its eye on the ball for generative artificial intelligence and cloud computing technology in the arena. “The cool thing about sports is it lets us at AWS tell the story of technology and the cloud and that power in a really accessible, compelling way for the average ...