Thierry Pellegrino, former CEO of Penguin Computing, has been named the global head of advanced computing at AWS. Pellegrino will lead high-performance computing, machine learning, IoT, and quantum computing efforts. Returning from a one-year sabbatical, he brings a wealth of experience from roles at Smart Global Holdings and Dell, where he spearheaded major AI and HPC projects. His appointment signals AWS’s growing focus on advanced computing technologies.
Oracle’s Database@Google Cloud is now available, offering Oracle’s database services on Google Cloud in four regions: Virginia, Utah, London, and Frankfurt. This partnership allows customers to run Oracle databases alongside Google Cloud’s AI capabilities, including Vertex AI, for a seamless multi-cloud experience. The new service accelerates enterprise cloud migration and AI integration, combining Oracle’s database expertise with Google Cloud’s infrastructure.