Equifax Says 85% of Its New Models Built With AI

Equifax Says 85% of Its New Models Built With AI

Consumer credit bureau Equifax said artificial intelligence (AI) is playing an increasing role in its operations.  In announcing the company’s quarterly earnings Thursday (April 18), management noted that 70% of the new models and scores Equifax built last year were made using artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML), with the goal of bringing that number to 80% …

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Asia Pacific Firms Act on Mainframe Needs, Possibilities

Asia Pacific Firms Act on Mainframe Needs, Possibilities

Companies in the region take different approaches to optimizing legacy systems or modernizing software based on requirements, ISG Provider Lens™ report says SYDNEY, April 12, 2024–(BUSINESS WIRE)–Both mainframe optimization and application modernization are major trends among enterprises in Asia Pacific, according to a new research report published today by Information Services Group (ISG) (Nasdaq: III), …

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Dynatrace expands go-to-market partnership with Google Cloud, CIOSEA News, ETCIO SEA

Dynatrace expands go-to-market partnership with Google Cloud, CIOSEA News, ETCIO SEA

Dynatrace, a leader in unified observability and security, today announced an expanded go-to-market (GTM) partnership with Google Cloud. Together, the two companies will enable more customers worldwide to adopt the Dynatrace platform on Google Cloud for AI-powered analytics and automation of their cloud-native environments to achieve their digital transformation goals. The GTM motions include joint …

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All-In-One Apps Ease Home-Buying Pain Points Even Post-Deal

All-In-One Apps Ease Home-Buying Pain Points Even Post-Deal

Beyond the financial cost, purchasing a home can be an extremely complex and time-consuming process. From researching listings to seeking financing and appraisals, buyers find themselves juggling and coordinating multiple different tasks before closing a deal. However, the advent of digital tools and platforms has brought about a significant shift in this age-old process, ushering …

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Upskilling Workers and VC’s Secret Weapon

Upskilling Workers and VC’s Secret Weapon

This week in artificial intelligence (AI) news, the U.S. and the U.K. are collaborating on safety tests for advanced AI technologies. Tech giants like Google and Microsoft have formed a task force to prepare workers for the AI era, addressing the urgent need for AI skills in evolving job markets. In venture capital, AI has shifted from a hot …

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How The Stargate Project Could Change AI

How The Stargate Project Could Change AI

OpenAI and Microsoft’s reported $100 billion data center project could create advanced, human-like language models that understand context, emotions and nuance, potentially revolutionizing artificial intelligence (AI) and commerce, experts said. The project underscores the growing importance of AI in driving innovation and shaping the future of commerce. Experts said that as major tech players invest heavily in AI research …

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Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

Airtel, Noise Debut Smartwatch Enabling Contactless Payments

India’s Airtel Payments Bank partnered with smartwatch company Noise to launch a smartwatch that enables users to tap to pay. The Payments Bank Smartwatch enables hassle-free payments, Airtel Payments Bank said in a Tuesday (March 19) post and video on X, formerly known as Twitter. The wait is over!Introducing #ANewWayToPay with #AirtelPaymentsBank Smart Watch in partnership with @gonoiseGet yours now. pic.twitter.com/1EAilqnV50 …

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Akamai & Fujitsu extend partnership for ANZ cloud services

Akamai & Fujitsu extend partnership for ANZ cloud services

Akamai and Fujitsu have announced an extension to their strategic affiliation, a move that will magnify the reach of Akamai Cloud Computing services in Australia and New Zealand (ANZ). The extended partnership aims to give organisations greater access to modern, affordable cloud infrastructure services with a strong, targeted approach. This collaboration will expand Akamai’s services …

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Predictive AI Democratization Will Transform Business Intelligence

Predictive AI Democratization Will Transform Business Intelligence

Transforming raw data into meaningful insights has always empowered organizations to make informed decisions. And now, with artificial intelligence thrown into the mix, there have never been more opportunities — or capabilities — at hand to bridge the gap between available data and actionable insights. That’s particularly true given the backdrop of today’s increasingly data-rich …

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Digital Wallets Well-Positioned for Mixed Reality Payments

Digital Wallets Well-Positioned for Mixed Reality Payments

History tends to repeat itself. For example, picture this: Bitcoin is trading above $50,000 and one of the world’s biggest technology companies just launched a mixed reality headset. Only it isn’t 2021. The year is 2024, and bitcoin has risen from the ashes of a battered cryptocurrency industry, while the newly launched and buzzy mixed …

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