Intelligent CIO Europe Issue 72 | Page 18

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French cloud initiative compiles resources for academic and industrial research in AI

The CLUSSTER project aims to strengthen the French and

European cloud industry by creating a cloud dedicated to Artificial Intelligence , High-Performance Computing and Quantum Computing .
As a single-entry point , the CLUSSTER project will bring together a range of digital resources for the academic and industrial communities . The project is being led by a consortium of French academic and industrial researchers in numerical calculation and AI : GENCI , CEA , CNRS and Inria , as well as industrialists Eviden ( Atos Group ), OVHcloud , CS Group , ActiveEon and Qarnot .
At a time when the availability of cloud computing technologies is accelerating , this secure , unified and scalable system , available from 2024 , comes as an answer to the requirements of AI and HPC . It will then be extended to cover Quantum Computing . This as-a- Service model for HPC , AI and Quantum Computing in the cloud will provide access to one of the largest portfolios of computing services and supercomputers , encouraging and enabling the democratisation of advanced computing by simplifying the use of public and private data centres .
For the first time , this project will help to ensure a continuum between open research , confidential research and industrial activities . It also aims to federate both academic and industrial sovereign infrastructures , as well as value-added Expertise-as-a- Service and Learning-as-a-Service services ( support , business expertise , training , technology watch ).
The first partners to make their computing resources available are France ’ s public organisations , GENCI , CNRS-IDRIS and Inria , as well as OVHcloud and Qarnot for the private sector .

Tietoevry and Workato join forces to transform digital workflows and drive innovation

leading Nordic software and services

A company , Tietoevry Create , has announced its strategic partnership with Workato , a leader in AI-powered enterprise automation and integration .

This partnership signifies a commitment to driving Digital Transformation , enhancing automation capabilities and delivering innovative solutions to enterprises in the Nordics . Both companies share a common vision of empowering customers to streamline operations , improve productivity and harness the full potential of digital technologies .
Tietoevry Create , with its strong presence in the Nordic region , brings a wealth of expertise in digital services , cloud solutions and consultancy . Its extensive experience in developing and implementing cuttingedge technology solutions makes it a trusted partner for businesses seeking Digital Transformation .
Workato , a recognised leader in AI-powered automation and integration , offers a robust SaaS platform automating workflows , connecting applications and optimising business processes . Its platform is designed to empower enterprises to effortlessly adapt to changing business needs while maintaining agility and scalability .
“ We are excited to partner with Workato and value the partnership highly , as we are able to provide our clients with transformative solutions that will enable them to thrive in today ’ s rapidly evolving digital landscape ,” said Morgan Näslund , Head of Integration and Automation , Tietoevry . “ We also see this partnership as strategic commitment to delivering top-notch digital services and embracing innovation as we help our clients achieve their business objectives . The partnership is a logical step in our mission to become the strongest integration partner in the Nordics .”
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