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Cloud Foundry Foundation Members Double Down on the Cloud Foundry Developer Experience for Kubernetes at Second Virtual Summit

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Cloud Foundry European Summit — The Cloud Foundry Foundation, home to open source projects simplifying the cloud native developer experience on Kubernetes, kicked off its virtual Cloud Foundry European Summit today, with announcements from Alibaba, anynines, Atos, EngineerBetter, evoila, HCL, Mendix, MinIO, SAP, Stark & Wayne, SUSE, and VMware, reinforcing the powerful developer experience on Kubernetes enabled by Cloud Foundry.

The EU Summit, which takes place today and tomorrow on Central European Time, delivers a fast-paced, high-energy format with abbreviated sessions tailored to the virtual experience, along with a renewed focus on collaboration and community engagement. Three tracks are devoted to project contributors, developers, and those new to Cloud Foundry. Special events include Hands-On Labs, Community Awards, Project Office Hours, and the Diversity Conversation, as well as Game Night, themed activity breaks, and digital booths sponsored by vendors for attendees to explore.

Cloud Foundry Foundation separately announced major updates to three of its most critical projects: cf-for-k8s, KubeCF, and Stratos are each rolling out new features that underscore the unification of Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes to simplify cloud native software development. Highlights include:

  • Cf-for-k8s v1.0: New features offer modularity and flexibility, without compromising developer productivity.
  • KubeCF v4.5: New release includes production-ready Eirini, now supported in commercial distributions of Cloud Foundry.
  • Stratos v4.2: New updates add management of Kubernetes and Helm to the project.

“Developers choose Cloud Foundry because it simplifies their workflows in an increasingly complicated cloud native landscape, and because Cloud Foundry is the proven developer experience for Kubernetes,” said Chip Childers, executive director, Cloud Foundry Foundation. “Cloud Foundry Summit provides a natural gathering place for the makers and users of Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes to share best practices, plot project roadmaps, and envision the next generation of Cloud Foundry technologies.”

The event is made possible by Platinum sponsors IBM Cloud, SAP, SUSE, and VMware Tanzu.

News from Foundation members includes:

  • Alibaba announced Cloud Lakehouse, the next-generation analytics architecture that can deliver significant data-based values and intelligence through cross-platform computing, intelligent cache, hot/cold data separation, storage improvement and performance acceleration. The company also announced PAI-DSW 2.0, the latest cloud-native machine-learning Interactive Development Platform, providing an optimal environment for developers that is easy-to-use, compatible with community plug-ins and supports multi-development environments like JupyterLab, WebIDE and Terminal.
  • anynines announced the extension of a9s PaaS, the public Cloud Foundry platform operated since 2013 which comes with integrated data services for Cloud Foundry. Recently, multiple Kubernetes extensions have been launched in closed beta. For customers requiring a dedicated environment, a9s PaaS is also available as a software distribution called a9s Platform.
  • Atos announced that the certified Atos Cloud Foundry Platform has been enriched with the adoption and on-boarding of the different flavors of Eirini, Quarks and KubeCF, enabling customers to take full advantage of container technology powered by Kubernetes and cloud native applications. Certified for 5 years, the Atos Cloud Foundry Platform has been providing a multi-cloud managed certified environment to Atos’ customers. To learn more: https://atos.net/en/solutions/multi-cloud-application-platform.
  • EngineerBetter announced a private, invite-only beta of a hosted Concourse service. The company has also refreshed their Concourse training course, bringing it up-to-date with the latest versions of Concourse and polishing it for online, instructor-led delivery. This training, along with Cloud Foundry, Kubernetes for Cloud Foundry Users, Cloud Foundry Operator and BOSH Release Author courses, are all available to book for online delivery now.
  • evoila announced the extension of its Dell VxRail/VMware HCI on-premise Cloud PoC offering to support Cloud Foundry on Kubernetes. With the availability of cf-for-k8s version 1.0, evoila announced the availability of VMware Tanzu Application Service for Kuberentes bundled with its Dell VxRail/VMware HCI on-premise Cloud PoC offering in addition to Tanzu Kubernetes Grid.
  • HCL Technologies announced Cloud Foundry migration services for Kubernetes. As Cloud Foundry distributions move to a modern Kubernetes-based container infrastructure, new opportunities arise for users to move to a more efficient, faster infrastructure for cloud native solutions. HCL is releasing new services that allow organizations to move seamlessly to new Cloud Foundry environments based on Red Hat OpenShift, VMware Tanzu and Google Anthos. The CF Developer experience is retained, with new Kubernetes-based infrastructure bringing radical improvements in performance and efficiency. HCL migration services also include reskilling and retraining to prepare developers, administration and operations teams to fully leverage enhanced capabilities present in these new environments. For more information, please visit  https://www.hcltech.com/brochures/cloud/enabling-the-cloud-foundry-to-kubernetes-journey
  • Mendix for Private Cloud announced Mendix’s best-in-class, low-code development platform and cloud-native architecture to Kubernetes deployments on any private or hybrid cloud environment. Mendix for Private Cloud is tailored to meet an enterprise’s specialized security, compliance, or data integration needs while empowering developers to build better software faster. Leveraging the Mendix platform, developers can collaborate, test, monitor, and deploy applications to Kubernetes infrastructure without domain-specific expertise.
  • MinIO announced the availability of their plugin for VMware’s Data Persistence platform, enabling enterprises to provision multi-tenant object storage using K8s directly from the vCenter interface. MinIO also released a number of key features including object locking and immutability, lifecycle management, active-active replication, a sidecar load-balancer and a key encryption service. All features are licensed under AGPL v3 and are available through the MinIO Subscription Network.
  • SAP announced that Gartner has named them a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Enterprise Integration Platform as a Service (EiPaaS), as well as a Leader in the 2020 Magic Quadrant for Multiexperience Development Platforms (MXDP).
  • Stark & Wayne announced an integration between SHIELD Cloud, a hosted managed data protection service offering, and Cloud Foundry application services. Using the new “cf protect” command-line plugin, application owners are now able to effortlessly configure backup jobs in their SHIELD Cloud instances to regularly take snapshots of the data services attached to their Cloud Foundry applications. All developers need is a shieldcloud.io account, a CF app or two, and five minutes.
  • SUSE announced SUSE Cloud Application Platform 2.1, the latest version of SUSE’s modern application platform for Kubernetes, is now available. It deepens Cloud Foundry integration with Kubernetes to expand the ecosystem of third-party tools available to users, and it simplifies application and Kubernetes cluster management. SUSE Cloud Application Platform 2.1 enables enterprises to leverage Kubernetes skills and ecosystem with support for both Kubernetes-native scheduling. It simplifies application and Kubernetes cluster management with tools that ease analysis and debugging of clusters and workloads. More details can be found at www.suse.com/cap-2-1-release.
  • VMware has shipped several useful modules to run Cloud Foundry and Kubernetes at scale as part of its Tanzu portfolio. Recent highlights include a new edition of Concourse to ease platform automation tasks and an add-on module to bring services running atop Kubernetes to the cf marketplace. Tanzu Mission Control just received several key industry certifications. A new version of Tanzu Application Service that runs atop Kubernetes is available now as a public beta. This commercial product is based on the exciting cf-for-k8s project. Shortly before VMworld, VMware announced Tanzu Editions, packaging Tanzu capabilities to address common customer challenges. Tanzu Editions and vSphere with Tanzu provide ready access to Kubernetes to millions of IT admins, who can now configure Kubernetes in their existing networking and storage environments in as little as an hour.

Cloud Foundry is an open source technology backed by the largest technology companies in the world, including Google, HCL, IBM, SAP, SUSE, Swisscom, and VMware, and is being used by leaders in manufacturing, telecommunications and financial services. Only Cloud Foundry delivers the velocity needed to continuously deliver apps at the speed of business. Cloud Foundry’s container-based architecture runs apps in any language on your choice of cloud — Amazon Web Services (AWS), Google Cloud Platform (GCP), IBM Cloud, Microsoft Azure, OpenStack, VMware vSphere, and more. With a robust services ecosystem and simple integration with existing technologies, Cloud Foundry is the modern standard for mission critical apps for global organizations.

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LG STRENGTHENS EUROPEAN PRESENCE WITH ITS KITCHEN SOLUTIONS SHOWCASE AT MDW 2024

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Featuring Advanced AI Technologies and Sleek Design, Company’s Expanded Lineup of Built-in Appliances Brings Outstanding Convenience and Style to the Kitchen
SEOUL, South Korea, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — LG Electronics (LG) is unveiling its latest built-in kitchen appliances at Milan Design Week (MDW) 2024, taking place in Milan, Italy, from April 16-21. At the center of LG’s Milan showcase are the brand-new Signature Kitchen Suite built-in oven, free zone induction hob, and downdraft hood. Boasting innovative, premium design and highly-convenient features, the company’s refined built-in solutions bring exceptional ease-of-use and effortless elegance to the kitchen.

Signature Kitchen Suite Built-in Oven with Advanced Cooking Technologies
Debuting at MDW 2024 and designed with European consumers in mind, the Signature Kitchen Suite 60-centimeter (24-inch) built-in oven offers a variety of cutting-edge features and AI technologies to elevate the culinary experience. Equipped with Gourmet AI™️, the oven can identify what the user is cooking and automatically select the appropriate cooking mode from 130 recipes. Gourmet AI also enables ‘browning’ control for foods such as pizza and steak, actively keeping tabs on the cooking process and notifying users via the ThinQ™️ app as soon as their food is done. Thanks to video-recognition, LG’s intelligent oven can suggest the optimal settings for the dish being prepared, while real-time video monitoring and time-lapse recording make it easy to check on the progress of one’s meal using the ThinQ app.
Employing enhanced ProBake powered by inverter technology, the new oven delivers uniform heat and fast, efficient cooking with an A++ energy rating. LG’s innovative technology rotates the convection fan back and forth to ensure shorter preheating times, even heating, and crispier results when using the oven’s Air Fry mode. The company’s unique InstaView™️ technology further enhances user convenience, making it possible to see inside simply by knocking twice on the oven door.
Free Zone Induction Hob for Convenient and Flexible Cooking
The Signature Kitchen Suite’s 90-centimeter (36-inch) free zone induction hob presents next-level flexibility and ease-of-use, allowing users to place any size and type of cookware – such as Paella pans and moka pots – anywhere on its cooking surface.* The new appliance can detect and track the position of cookware, eliminating the need to manually cancel and reapply settings when moving a saucepan or skillet from one part of the cooking surface to another. What’s more, the AI technology embedded in the hob can detect the temperature of cookware and automatically lower the heat when necessary, helping to minimize spills and splatter when boiling water or preparing soups and sauces.
Expanded Built-in Lineups for Diverse Kitchen Lifestyles
LG is further bolstering its built-in product lineup with the introduction of the new Signature Kitchen Suite downdraft hood. Made to integrate seamlessly into islands and countertops, the 90-centimeter (36-inch) hood offers a sleek, sophisticated look with its chic black glass and modern frame design. It also provides powerful ventilation, effectively extracting steam and odors for a more pleasant cooking experience.
Additionally, LG has expanded its portfolio of built-in appliances for the European market. Along with new products, such as an 80-centimeter (30-inch) induction hob and built-in combi refrigerators and microwave ovens, the company now provides a wider range of options within its oven lineups – from more product variation to a greater choice of colors and sizes. Among the new models are the Signature Kitchen Suite 122 centimeter (48 inch)-wide French-door refrigerator and stunning appliances from the Transitional lineup, featuring slim handles and satin stainless steel exteriors with a velvety matte finish. To help customers create a curated kitchen aesthetic, the company offers an array of new finishes for its premium built-in products, with black stainless steel and stainless steel joining the previously-introduced black glass finish.
“We are thrilled to showcase our latest built-in innovations at this year’s Milan Design Week, demonstrating our commitment to leading new design trends and meeting the diverse needs of European customers,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company. “LG will continue to strengthen its presence in Europe through an expanded range of built-in appliances delivering style, performance and convenience in the kitchen.”
Visitors to MDW 2024 in Milan from April 16-21 can experience LG’s latest built-in lineups at the LG booth at Milan Fairgrounds.
* Cookware recognition may vary depending on the size or number of items placed on the surface.
About LG Electronics Home Appliance & Air Solution Company 
The LG Home Appliance & Air Solution Company is a global leader in home appliances, air solutions as well as smart home solutions featuring LG ThinQ. The company is creating various solutions with its industry leading core technologies and is committed to making life better and sustainable for consumers and the planet by developing thoughtfully designed kitchen appliances, living appliances, HVAC and air purification solutions. Together, these products deliver enhanced convenience, superb performance, efficient operation and sustainable lifestyle solutions. For more news on LG, visit www.LGnewsroom.com.
 
 
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DataTracks Celebrates Completion of 19 Years

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SINGAPORE, April 18, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DataTracks, a provider of cloud-based software to automate/generate compliance reports for filing with financial/security regulators to more than 28,000 business enterprises in 26 countries, celebrates the completion of 19 years of service and innovation.  Founded with a vision to make regulatory compliance “accurate, reliable, timely, and easy”, DataTracks has grown into a leading name in the industry, worldwide with cutting edge software that incorporates “artificial intelligence” aided features to reduce “time to prepare” and improve “accuracy”.

Decades of Dedication and Expertise
Over nearly two decades, DataTracks has achieved significant growth, with its software delivering more than 400,000 reports, showcasing its pivotal role in regulatory reporting. The software and service address regulations across diverse jurisdictions, including SEC in the USA, HMRC and FCA in the UK, Revenue in Ireland, CIPC in South Africa, ACRA in Singapore, MCA in India, SSM in Malaysia and ESMA, EBA, and EIOPA in Europe. 
DataTracks distinguishes itself in the industry
(a) with its global footprint (preferred by business enterprises whose regulatory obligations are spread across multiple jurisdictions)
(b) with its state-of-the art software that incorporates “AI/ML” features and
(c) with its credentials for information security (including ISO 9001:2015 and ISO 27001:2013 certifications)
Addressing the employees and spouses in a town hall meeting to celebrate the event, Vinod P John, President of DataTracks said: “We are happy to start our 20th year in the industry. I have to thank the 28,000 clients who trust us and the several hundred employees who developed our software and who helped customers (and our internal team) prepare compliance reports for reaching this milestone.  We’ve always believed in leveraging technology to make regulatory compliance as easy, quick, timely, and accurate as possible for our clients.  Our continuous investment in AI and machine learning is a testament to this belief, and it’s what keeps us at the forefront of the industry.”
Looking ahead, DataTracks is ready to address upcoming mandates such as the DATA Act and FTA in the US as well as the MBRS/XBRL mandate by SSM in Malaysia.
About DataTracks
DataTracks is a Singapore-based globally renowned leader in providing cloud-based regulatory compliance software for self-use and “black box services” using the same software, catering to 28,000 clients across 26 countries. In 19 years DataTracks has helped its client enterprises prepare more than 400,000 compliance reports for filing with financial/security regulators in several jurisdictions. Financial analysts have rated the quality of reports generated using DataTracks as top of industry for quality; significantly above that of several of its competitors.  For further information, visit www.datatracks.com.
For Business Enquiries: Email: [email protected]; Phone: Singapore: +6531582850, US: +1(646)9048324, UK: +44(0)2036088035
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SAS advances industry solutions with packaged AI models

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Tailored, lightweight AI models facilitate rapid deployment with low overhead
LAS VEGAS, April 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — SAS INNOVATE — Today at SAS Innovate, SAS – a pioneer in data and AI solutions – unveiled a game-changing approach for organizations to tackle business challenges head-on. Introducing lightweight, industry-specific AI models for individual license, SAS is equipping organizations with readily deployable AI technology to productionize real-world use cases with unparalleled efficiency.

AI software provider SAS is uniquely positioned to flex its decades of expertise in applying scalable and trustworthy AI models for prominent global financial, health care, and manufacturing brands, as well as government institutions.
“SAS is evolving its portfolio to meet wider user needs and capture market share with innovative new offerings,” said Chandana Gopal, Research Director, Future of Intelligence, IDC. “An area that is ripe for SAS is productizing models built on SAS’ core assets, talent and IP from its wealth of experience working with customers to solve industry problems.”
In today’s market, the consumption of models is primarily focused on large language models (LLMs) for generative AI. In reality, LLMs are a very small part of the modeling needs of real-world production deployments of AI and decision making for businesses.  With the new offering, SAS is moving beyond LLMs and delivering industry-proven deterministic AI models for industries that span use cases such as fraud detection, supply chain optimization, entity management, document conversation and health care payment integrity and more.
Unlike traditional AI implementations that can be cumbersome and time-consuming, SAS’ industry-specific models are engineered for quick integration, enabling organizations to operationalize trustworthy AI technology and accelerate the realization of tangible benefits and trusted results.
Expanding market footprintOrganizations are facing pressure to compete effectively and are looking to AI to gain an edge. At the same time, staffing data science teams has never been more challenging due to AI skills shortages. Consequently, businesses are demanding agility in using AI to solve problems and require flexible AI solutions to quickly drive business outcomes. SAS’ easy-to-use, yet powerful models tuned for the enterprise enable organizations to benefit from a half-century of SAS’ leadership across industries.
Delivering industry models as packaged offerings is one outcome of SAS’ commitment of $1 billion to AI-powered industry solutions. As outlined in the May 2023 announcement, the investment in AI builds on SAS’ decades long focus on providing packaged solutions to address industry challenges in banking, government, health care and more.
“Models are the perfect complement to our existing solutions and SAS Viya platform offerings and cater to diverse business needs across various audiences, ensuring that innovation reaches every corner of our ecosystem,” said Udo Sglavo, Vice President for AI and Analytics, SAS. “By tailoring our approach to understanding specific industry needs, our frameworks empower businesses to flourish in their distinctive environments.”
Bringing AI to the massesSAS is democratizing AI by offering out-of-the-box, lightweight AI models – making AI accessible regardless of skill set – starting with an AI assistant for warehouse space optimization. Leveraging technology like large language models, these assistants cater to nontechnical users, translating interactions into optimized workflows seamlessly and aiding in faster planning decisions.
“SAS Models provide organizations with flexible, timely and accessible AI that aligns with industry challenges,” said Sglavo. “Whether you’re embarking on your AI journey or seeking to accelerate the expansion of AI across your enterprise, SAS offers unparalleled depth and breadth in addressing your business’s unique needs.”
The first SAS Models are expected to be generally available later this year. Learn more about SAS Applied AI and Modeling here: https://blogs.sas.com/content/tag/applied-ai-modeling/.
Today’s announcement was made at SAS Innovate, the data and AI experience for business leaders, technical users and SAS Partners. Keep up with the latest news from SAS by following @SASsoftwareNews on X/Twitter.
About SASSAS is a global leader in data and AI. With SAS software and industry-specific solutions, organizations transform data into trusted decisions. SAS gives you THE POWER TO KNOW®.
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