Amazon Web Services (AWS) recently announced the launch of the 'Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance' (GenAI Partner Innovation Alliance) aimed at expanding the reach of its Generative AI Innovation Center program (GenAIIC) through system integrators (SIs) and consulting firms. Launched in June 2023, this program is designed to connect customers with AWS's artificial intelligence and machine learning scientists as well as strategic experts to collaboratively envision, identify, and develop generative solutions.

Recently, China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) announced the launch of the 'Haineng' AI model. The goal of this model is to drive the digital transformation of the oil and gas industry through intelligent technology, covering eight major business scenarios such as smart oil fields, smart engineering, and smart factories, aiming for comprehensive intelligence in production and management. Image source note: The image is generated by AI, provided by the image licensing service provider Midjourney.

As the wave of artificial intelligence sweeps through the global technology industry, a veteran is preparing to take the stage again. IBM recently released a 28-page report titled 'Mainframes as the Backbone of Digital Transformation,' aiming to prove that this 60-year-old computing platform is still essential in the AI era. The report, authored by IBM's Institute for Business Value, not only showcases the current state of mainframes but also outlines their crucial role in AI-driven digital transformation. The report indicates that 79% of IT executives believe that mainframes are vital for achieving AI-driven innovation.

Global consulting firm Accenture has recently become the center of attention in the market, with its stock price experiencing a strong surge on Thursday, nearly reaching a six-month high. Company management happily announced that performance has exceeded market expectations while successfully positioning itself as a key player in the wave of generative artificial intelligence (AI). Accenture's CEO, Julie Sweet, confidently stated during the earnings call that the company is accelerating its efforts to solidify its leading position in the generative AI sector. This statement received a positive market response, leading to an increase in the company's stock price.

Dell Technologies accelerates AI skills training in India by launching a Generative AI foundation course and professional certification aimed at helping professionals master AI and machine learning knowledge to drive enterprise transformation. The first 250 registrants for the technology forum will receive Dell certification. The course covers AI governance and security, and collaborates with multiple organizations to apply AI in sectors such as healthcare and transportation. An end-to-end AI solution has been launched in partnership with NVIDIA, projected to unlock an economic impact of $4.4 trillion.

PepsiCo's Chief Operating Officer Greg Lyon recently stated that the changes the company has experienced in the past three years are greater than in the previous 31 years he has worked there. This shift is largely driven by a significant change in consumer shopping habits, particularly after the pandemic, with people increasingly leaning towards online purchases of food and beverages.

A French startup named Presti is revolutionizing product photography in the furniture industry by leveraging generative artificial intelligence (GenAI). Traditionally, furniture brands have incurred substantial costs for photo shoots when launching new collections, a process that is not only cumbersome but also expensive. Presti aims to address this issue by transforming single product images into realistic lifestyle photos.Image source: The image is AI-generated, provided by the image licensing

The State Post Bureau held a meeting emphasizing the promotion of the widespread application of artificial intelligence in the industry. It aims to accelerate major engineering projects and infrastructure construction, promote carbon neutrality and green governance. A comprehensive investigation and rectification of safety hazards in the industry will be carried out, and the pace of digital transformation will be accelerated. Active efforts will be made to promote the application of artificial intelligence in the postal and express delivery sector to reduce logistics costs in society.

In the face of rapid digital transformation, application and data integration solutions are playing an increasingly important role within organizations. According to IDC's prediction, the global integration market is expected to exceed $18 billion by 2027, with an average annual growth rate of over 16%. IBM has announced an agreement with Software AG to acquire webMethods and StreamSets for $2.3 billion. StreamSets is an integrated platform that supports intelligent data pipelines across multi-cloud architectures, including batch processing and real-time data.