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CoreWeave, a leading AI-focused GPU cloud provider, has raised $650 million from major investors, including Jane Street, Magnetar, and Fidelity, signaling strong market confidence. CEO Mike Intrator highlighted the backing as a testament to CoreWeave’s pivotal role in AI workload management. The company plans 28 global data centers by 2024, with expansion into public markets anticipated in 2025 at a potential $23 billion valuation.

AMD’s new Versal Premium Series Gen 2 adaptive SoC brings unprecedented performance with features like CXL 3.1, PCIe Gen6, and LPDDR5X memory, targeting high-demand sectors from cloud to defense. This SoC pairs seamlessly with AMD EPYC CPUs, boosting data throughput, minimizing latency, and ensuring robust security. Expected in 2026, the platform aims to redefine data center acceleration and memory efficiency for complex applications.

Google Chrome on iOS now allows users to combine images and text in searches for precise results. Users can take or upload an image, add text, and quickly find specific matches, like color variants of a product. They can also save files and images directly to Google Drive or Photos, while the new “Shopping Insights” feature highlights deals in real-time. Additionally, users can view maps of locations with a single tap.

Pax8 has introduced the Voyager Alliance, a new partner program designed to propel global partners’ growth with tailored support, education, and tiered benefits. Created for flexibility, it empowers partners through scalable tools, strategic enablement, and an upcoming rewards system to invest back in their businesses. This initiative marks Pax8’s commitment to partner success, with a future-focused approach in the fast-evolving cloud commerce landscape.

SUSE has unveiled SUSE Cloud Observability, its first SaaS-based observability solution, designed for seamless monitoring of Rancher-managed Kubernetes clusters across multi-cloud environments. This platform, along with the newly launched AI services, provides secure, scalable infrastructure for enterprises, ensuring compatibility with various LLMs. SUSE’s commitment to flexibility empowers customers with robust tools to drive secure cloud and AI innovation across AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud.

PointFive, a cloud cost optimization startup, has secured $20 million in Series A funding led by Salesforce Ventures. With a focus on detecting “Deep Waste” across complex, multi-cloud environments, PointFive’s unique technology aims to give enterprises real-time insights into cloud spend, reducing inefficiencies. This latest investment will support PointFive’s expansion, promising streamlined cloud cost control as enterprise cloud expenses soar.

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