Cloud storage innovator Lucidity has partnered with Verinext to bring AI-powered automation to multi-cloud storage, promising up to 70% cost savings. By eliminating over-provisioning and optimizing storage efficiency, the collaboration simplifies cloud management without code changes. Lucidity’s intelligent platform integrates seamlessly with Verinext’s expertise, enabling businesses to cut expenses while boosting operational performance in Kubernetes, databases, and enterprise cloud storage environments.
Microsoft has added DeepSeek’s R1 AI model to its Azure AI Foundry, despite allegations that DeepSeek may have misused OpenAI’s services. While OpenAI investigates potential violations, Microsoft is embracing R1’s capabilities, offering it for enterprise use and future Copilot+ PCs. The move raises questions about balancing AI innovation with security concerns as Microsoft navigates its dual roles as OpenAI’s biggest investor and AI platform provider.