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Amazon Web Services (AWS) rolled out v1.0 of cost data export compliant with FinOps Foundation FOCUS specifications. zOpt.ai is a contributor to #FinOps #FOCUS specifications and I am glad to see the progress and adoption of the standard specifications by all the major cloud providers. This is a major step in understanding cloud spend across cloud providers in uniform manner.

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Finally a succession planning solution for retired COBOL developers! (Interesting side note, one of the first things I asked ChatGPT to do in Nov 2022 was write a program in COBOL!)

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OCI's Mahesh Thiagarajan recently met with ZDNet Japan to discuss our AI infrastructure strategy including the massively scalable OCI Supercluster. Read on, to find out why the world's leading companies and LLM providers are flocking to OCI for their most demanding AI workloads. Mahesh Thiagarajan #OCI #AI https://lnkd.in/gnPWnQbf

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A few thoughts on #LLM usage in the small, prompted by my toying with #llama3 and #phi-3 on consumer hardware.

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"We just signed an agreement with Meta – for them to use Oracle's AI Cloud Infrastructure – and collaborate with Oracle on the development of AI Agents based on Meta's Llama models," CTO Larry Ellison https://lnkd.in/gMbPy8eK

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With the retirement of Honeycode it looked like Amazon Web Services (AWS) was getting out of the low-code game, then along came App Studio, built from the ground up to take advantage of advances in AI and LLMs. If you're keen to learn more about App Studio, check out the latest podcast episode from the team at Analysis.tech: https://lnkd.in/eNFhVGYR Hear from Sriram Devanathan, GM of AWS App Studio on the App Studio journey and where they are headed in the future. The most exciting part for me? A true focus on application lifecycle management #ALM. For the longest time the low-code industry has focused on getting apps built, but we haven't done the best job of helping people manage more sophisticated apps at scale, from ideation through to end of life. Check it out on YouTube or head to https://lnkd.in/ges8Ruca for more insights to power your low-code journey.

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Catch our top Solutions Architects Sri and Rita in this session at AWS Innovate. Learn the latest approaches to rapidly modernize your .NET Applications using GenAI and the power of the AWS Cloud.

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🚀 Reflecting on Kafka Summit: Transforming Data Streams into Business Value Kafka Summit Bangalore 2024 was not only enlightening but also provided a delightful reunion with Jay Kreps, co-founder and CEO at Confluent, and my former colleague at NexTag. It's inspiring to see how Confluent is shaping the future of Streaming with Apache Kafka & Apache Flink Unified for the Data Streaming Era (Two(2) big communities coming together) Here are some pivotal learnings from the summit that resonate deeply with our objectives at MakeMyTrip and the broader trends within the tech industry: 1.  𝐒𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐜𝐜𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬: Confluent is focused on making it easier for users to process data streams more quickly and efficiently than before, emphasizing the importance of moving beyond mere data movement to achieve transformative business impacts while Addressing Data Infrastructure Complexity. 2. 𝐔𝐧𝐢𝐯𝐞𝐫𝐬𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐏𝐫𝐨𝐝𝐮𝐜𝐭𝐬: Confluent aims to transition from a model where data consumers pull data from systems, to a model where producers present well-formed data that multiple downstream subscribers can use. This approach is embodied in their concept of "data products," which are well-curated, reusable data sets with a clear ownership and governance structure. 3. 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐥𝐚𝐭𝐟𝐨𝐫𝐦 𝐄𝐧𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐜𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐬: The new features in Confluent’s streaming platform are designed to federate data effectively across operational and analytical domains. The platform’s capabilities are extended to ensure data is not only real-time but also reusable, governed, and securely connected across all systems. 4. 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐨𝐟 𝐎𝐩𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐀𝐧𝐚𝐥𝐲𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐄𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐬: Confluent team introduced a significant development called "TableFlow," which seamlessly integrates streaming data with analytical systems. This integration aims to make real-time data available in data lakes or warehouses instantly, supporting both operational responsiveness and analytical depth. Confluent added support for Iceberg to Confluent Cloud, allowing customers to convert Kafka topics, schemas, and metadata into Iceberg tables seamlessly. 5. 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐕𝐢𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐃𝐚𝐭𝐚 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐞𝐚𝐦𝐢𝐧𝐠: The overarching theme was the strategic shift towards a holistic view of data management, where streaming is not just a method of transporting data but a fundamental aspect of how data is structured, processed, and consumed across businesses. While they might not be explicitly calling it Kappa architecture, their focus on data streams suggests they're on a similar path. 📸 Here’s a snapshot of Jay Kreps, me, Aditya & Confluent team at the event. Looking forward to many more such reunions and fruitful collaborations! #KafkaSummit #DataStreaming #Personalization #Confluent #MakeMyTrip

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Welcome Meta to OCI… "We just signed an agreement with Meta – for them to use Oracle's AI Cloud Infrastructure – and collaborate with Oracle on the development of AI Agents based on Meta's Llama models," CTO Larry Ellison confirmed.

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Gen AI isn’t just about compute power or advanced algorithms—it’s about data. Without proper data governance, the entire foundation can crumble. Join me for a talk on how we empower our watsonx customers to govern their data with both flexibility and precision, ensuring their AI initiatives thrive. https://lnkd.in/gZDH3wme #IBM #watsonx #genai #ai #productmanagement

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What happens when a market disruptor teams up with an establishment tech company? Thanks to Madhumita Murgia of Financial Times for sharing my insights from 5 years at Microsoft (first as General Manager of AI Products and Search, then later as Chief AI Technology Officer in the business application group). As we all saw with the marriage of OpenAI and Microsoft, ways of working can clash and lead to crisis. The truth is that behind the scenes, aligning communications approaches and tolerance for risk are huge challenges when a start-up joins a long-time industry leader. The public typically isn’t aware of how disparate teams with unique operating cultures - even at the same company! - don’t always see eye-to-eye on product development, rollout, and sustainment. The road to innovation is never without bumps along the way, but I think both companies (and their leaders) can put the drama behind them to continue pushing AI into its next phase. Learn more about how Microsoft adjusted their strategy after 2023’s drama of OpenAI - and the excellent perspectives from fellow industry insiders - here: https://t.ly/WGfqP Stephen Morris, Navrina Singh, @Jan Leike, Eric Boyd, Reid Hoffman, Ayanna Howard, Fei-Fei Li #AI #FutureTech #GenerativeAI #GenAI #DigitalTransformation #TechTrends

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Infosys is expanding its collaboration with Microsoft to accelerate the global adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure. infy.com/4eTyGxi   This strategic partnership aims to help our joint customers unlock the full potential of their technology investments and achieve transformative outcomes Infosys will integrate Microsoft’s generative AI suite with our solution IP portfolio across key sectors like finance, healthcare, supply Chain, and telecommunications. This partnership will help drive the global adoption of enterprise AI through our combined strengths in AI and Cloud solutions, including Infosys Topaz, Infosys Cobalt, and Infosys Aster. Many of these solutions will be available on Azure Marketplace, allowing customers to utilize their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC).   Together, we will bring unique capabilities to market, helping clients achieve cost-efficiency, scalability, and agility while enhancing customer experiences. The future looks promising as we navigate the next for our clients with an Ai-first approach.

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From managing databases at Oracle to reimagining how companies build and support software. This is Dheeraj Pandey's remarkable story. Like many visionary entrepreneurs, his journey began with a deep-rooted problem in the tech ecosystem. 👉 While leading Nutanix as its co-founder and CEO, Dheeraj witnessed a fundamental disconnect in how companies approach product development and customer support. Imagine a world where developers and customer support teams speak entirely different languages. That was the status quo Dheeraj was determined to change. But his entrepreneurial spirit wasn't born overnight. As a young engineer in India, Dheeraj's passion for technology was evident from the start. He pursued his master's at the The University of Texas at Austin, where he began to see technology not just as a tool, but as a means to solve complex organizational challenges. At Oracle and later at Nutanix, Dheeraj wasn't just an executive - he was a problem solver. He helped transform how companies think about cloud computing and enterprise infrastructure. But a bigger vision was taking shape in his mind: 👉 What if companies could break down the walls between product creation and customer experience? Enter DevRev - a revolutionary platform that reimagines how companies build, manage, and support their products. The concept was radical: create a unified platform where developers, product managers, and customer support teams collaborate seamlessly, powered by AI. Joined by co-founder Manoj Agarwal, Dheeraj set out to build something unprecedented. 💡 Their mission: To create an AI-powered platform that turns customer interactions into product insights, bridging the gap between building and supporting software. The tech world took notice. 💰 DevRev quickly attracted significant investment, including backing from legendary investors like Palantir's Joe Lonsdale and notable Silicon Valley funds. But for Dheeraj, it was never about the funding. It was about solving a fundamental problem that affects every software company: how to truly understand and respond to customer needs. Today, DevRev stands as a testament to Dheeraj's vision - proving that innovation isn't just about creating new technology, but about reimagining how teams work together.✨ Sometimes the most profound solutions come from seeing connections others miss. Was that inspiring? 🔁 Repost if it was. 💻 And follow #AIwithAnurupa to stay updated with everything AI. #AI #startup #tech -------------------- P.S. If you are a startup founder in the AI space, I'd love to invite you for a podcast episode because the world needs to know your story and the WHY behind your product. Join me and share your why and inspire others with the heart behind your vision. I've added a form in the comments. Please fill it up and I'll get back to you.

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The future of healthcare is transforming rapidly. According to the World Economic Forum, digital integration is moving care outside hospital walls through telemedicine, outpatient clinics, and home care. Enhancing human-to-human care by automating routine tasks and improving diagnostic precision. Using digital health solutions for real-time access to medical records and streamlined care. Transforming hospital data into actionable insights for better patient outcomes. Under Dr. Sangita Reddy's visionary leadership, Apollo Hospitals is leading the way in creating a world-class AI-infused platform, setting the gold standard in healthcare. We are excited to collaborate with the Apollo leadership, Dr. Madhu Sasidhar on multiple fronts that include co-innovation and joint product development. One of the areas is in healthcare services that provide electronic health records (EHR) and telemedicine platforms. These systems enable medical staff to access patient records, conduct consultations, and manage care. Ensuring service availability means designing these platforms to be operational and available all the time, minimizing disruptions. This consistency is essential for delivering timely and effective patient care, especially during emergencies. We are excited in evolving this partnership with Apollo as it realizes its vision of expanding its healthcare platform globally and becoming the 'Hospital of the Future'.  Puneet Chandok Rajiv Kumar Arun Ulag Bogdan Crivat Shireesh Thota Vinay Chousalkar

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