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Techday NZ
12-06-2025
- Business
- Techday NZ
Oracle & NVIDIA expand OCI partnership with 160 AI tools
Oracle and NVIDIA have expanded their partnership to enable customers to access more than 160 AI tools and agents while leveraging the necessary computing resources for AI development and deployment. The collaboration brings NVIDIA AI Enterprise, a cloud-native software platform, natively to the Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) Console. Oracle customers can now use this platform across OCI's distributed cloud, including public regions, Government Clouds, and sovereign cloud solutions. Platform access and capabilities By integrating NVIDIA AI Enterprise directly through the OCI Console rather than a marketplace, Oracle allows customers to utilise their existing Universal Credits, streamlining transactions and support. This approach is designed to speed up deployment and help customers meet security, regulatory, and compliance requirements in enterprise AI processes. Customers can now access over 160 AI tools focused on training and inference, including NVIDIA NIM microservices. These services aim to simplify the deployment of generative AI models and support a broad set of application-building and data management needs across various deployment scenarios. "Oracle has become the platform of choice for AI training and inferencing, and our work with NVIDIA boosts our ability to support customers running some of the world's most demanding AI workloads," said Karan Batta, Senior Vice President, Oracle Cloud Infrastructure. "Combining NVIDIA's full-stack AI computing platform with OCI's performance, security, and deployment flexibility enables us to deliver AI capabilities at scale to help advance AI efforts globally." The partnership includes making NVIDIA GB200 NVL72 systems available on the OCI Supercluster, supporting up to 131,072 NVIDIA Blackwell GPUs. The new architecture provides a liquid-cooled infrastructure that targets large-scale AI training and inference requirements. Governments and enterprises can take advantage of the so-called AI factories, using platforms like NVIDIA's GB200 NVL72 for agentic AI tasks reliant on advanced reasoning models and efficiency enhancements. Developer access to advanced resources Oracle has become one of the first major cloud providers to integrate with NVIDIA DGX Cloud Lepton, which links developers to a global marketplace of GPU compute. This integration offers developers access to OCI's high-performance GPU clusters for a range of needs, including AI training, inference, digital twin implementations, and parallel HPC applications. Ian Buck, Vice President of Hyperscale and HPC at NVIDIA, said: "Developers need the latest AI infrastructure and software to rapidly build and launch innovative solutions. With OCI and NVIDIA, they get the performance and tools to bring ideas to life, wherever their work happens." With this integration, developers are also able to select compute resources in precise regions to help achieve both strategic and sovereign AI aims and satisfy long-term and on-demand requirements. Customer projects using joint capabilities Enterprises in Europe and internationally are making use of the enhanced partnership between Oracle and NVIDIA. For example, Almawave, based in Italy, utilises OCI AI infrastructure and NVIDIA Hopper GPUs to run generative AI model training and inference for its Velvet family, which supports Italian alongside other European languages and is being deployed within Almawave's AIWave platform. "Our commitment is to accelerate innovation by building a high-performing, transparent, and fully integrated Italian foundational AI in a European context—and we are only just getting started," said Valeria Sandei, Chief Executive Officer, Almawave. "Oracle and NVIDIA are valued partners for us in this effort, given our common vision around AI and the powerful infrastructure capabilities they bring to the development and operation of Velvet." Danish health technology company Cerebriu is using OCI along with NVIDIA Hopper GPUs to build an AI-driven tool for clinical brain MRI analysis. Cerebriu's deep learning models, trained on thousands of multi-modal MRI images, aim to reduce the time required to interpret scans, potentially benefiting the clinical diagnosis of time-sensitive neurological conditions. "AI plays an increasingly critical role in how we design and differentiate our products," said Marko Bauer, Machine Learning Researcher, Cerebriu. "OCI and NVIDIA offer AI capabilities that are critical to helping us advance our product strategy, giving us the computing resources we need to discover and develop new AI use cases quickly, cost-effectively, and at scale. Finding the optimal way of training our models has been a key focus for us. While we've experimented with other cloud platforms for AI training, OCI and NVIDIA have provided us the best cloud infrastructure availability and price performance." By expanding the Oracle-NVIDIA partnership, customers are now able to choose from a wide variety of AI tools and infrastructure options within OCI, supporting both research and production environments for AI solution development.
Time of India
11-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
How to add friends in Rainbow Six Siege X?
(Image via Ubisoft Montreal) Rainbow Six Siege X just dropped with its sleek new interface and gameplay upgrades. Whether you're a returning operator or fresh boots on the ground, one thing's for sure: the game is more fun with friends. But with the all-new UI revamp in Siege X , even seasoned players might find the friend system a little unfamiliar. This guide will show you exactly how to add friends in Rainbow Six Siege X in the fastest, cleanest way possible, no matter what platform you're on. Step 1: Launch the Game (All Platforms) First things first — fire up Rainbow Six Siege X on your platform of choice. This could be: PC (via Steam or Epic Games) Console (PlayStation or Xbox) Ubisoft Connect (the ecosystem that ties everything together) No matter where you launch from, Ubisoft Connect will always be active in the background. It's the bridge between your game and your social squad. Rainbow Six Siege X - Official Launch Trailer Step 2: Access the Social Menu Once you're on the main screen (you'll see your operator standing by), look near the Playlist tab for a 'Social' or 'Friends' keybind. It's usually in the top-right corner of the screen. On PC, press the key indicated (commonly Shift+F2) On Console, use the designated controller button (usually Options or Menu) This opens up the Social Menu, your one-stop hub for friend requests, parties, and invites. Step 3: Use Ubisoft Connect to Add Friends Once inside the Social Menu, you'll see an option to open Ubisoft Connect. That's where you can add new friends. Here's how: Open Ubisoft Connect overlay from the Social Menu In the search bar, type your friend's exact Ubisoft username Click on their profile and hit "Add Friend" If they've sent you a request, you'll see it under the three-dot menu Pro Tip : Ubisoft usernames are case-sensitive and symbols matter. Double-check before hitting enter. Step 4: Invite Friends to Your Party Once added, your friends will appear under the 'Friends' tab. Select their name Hit "Invite to Party" Wait for them to accept! From there, you can jump into Core Siege, Dual Front, or any of the new Operation Daybreak playlists. How to Add Players from Previous Matches in Rainbow Siege X? Played with a cool random teammate? You can add them too! Open the Scoreboard from the match summary Select the player's name Press the Ubisoft Connect button to send a request directly That's it! Ubisoft may have redesigned the interface, but the process is still smooth once you get the hang of it. Squad up, strategize, and dominate—because Siege is best played with allies who've got your six.
Mint
04-06-2025
- Business
- Mint
Zerodha's Nikhil Kamath expects upto 20% drop in broking biz this year, eyes ₹10,000 crore in revenue for FY26: Report
Zerodha's chief executive officer (CEO) Nithin Kamath Kamath has said that he expects a 10–20 per cent decline in the broking business this year, linked to lower market activity. In an interview to CNBC-TV18, Kamath said that despite the drop in business this year, he is targeting ₹ 10,000 crore in revenue by FY26. He ruled out any change in brokerage rates. Kamath reaffirmed the leading domestic brokerage's long-term ambition to become a full-fledged financial services conglomerate, including entering banking. Kamath is a finalist for the EY World Entrepreneur of the Year 2025 award. While speaking to the business news channel, Kamath said Zerodha is not giving up on its aspiration for a banking licence. 'We have enough cash to do whatever we want to do,' he said, reiterating that the company sees no reason to go public. 'Being listed on exchanges is tough for a company like us.' Zerodha charges ₹ 200 for online account opening for individuals. Annual maintenance charges range from Re 0 to ₹ 300 based on holdings. For non-individual accounts, opening costs ₹ 500 and AMC ranges from ₹ 300 to ₹ 1,000 per year. Further, BSDA holders may be eligible for reduced or zero AMC depending on their holdings. The brokerage firm supports Basic Services Demat Accounts (BSDA) accounts, provides seamless Kite and Console platforms and integrates tools such as Coin for mutual funds and Sensibull for options trading.
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Console raises $6.2M from Thrive to free IT teams from mundane tasks with AI
If you've ever been locked out of your work computer, you know the urgent need to reach IT support. Unfortunately, help desk staff are often busy assisting others, which can mean a significant delay before you regain access. Andrei Serban realized the critical importance of IT's manual work when he was a product lead on Rippling's apps and integrations team. Serban, who joined Rippling after it acquired his coding security startup Fuzzbuzz in 2023, saw an opportunity to automate many of the help desk's basic tasks with AI, from resetting passwords, to granting access to apps like Figma and Miro, to routine troubleshooting. Serban couldn't wait to get started on his vision. He left Rippling last year to found Console, a startup on a mission to help IT teams reduce mundane, repetitive tasks, thereby freeing up time for help desk professionals to work on more strategic and sophisticated projects. While trying to automate help desk functions isn't new, Console differentiates itself from existing competitors — including Moveworks, which was acquired by ServiceNow in March for $2.85 billion — by forgoing long, complex installation processes. Thanks to its easy integration with Slack, Console's AI assistant can be made available to everyone in the company in just a few weeks. "We're able to get there so fast because we don't require you to replace your help desk," he said. Console sees itself as an AI co-worker that up-levels existing help desk professionals. Serban even suggested that as companies digitize more of their operations, the IT function will become increasingly vital. Employees message Console on Slack and the startup's AI agent quickly responds to requests because it knows everything about the user, from their specific laptop model to the applications they have permission to use. Console's AI can resolve over 50% of the tasks on its own, and it will loop in someone from IT for more complex issues, Serban said. The fast install time attracted customers, including Scale AI, Flock Safety, and Calendly. These customer wins have led Console to secure $6.2 million in seed funding from Thrive Capital. Vince Hankes, a partner at Thrive, said that the firm, which has backed many of the leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Cursor, and ElevenLabs, has had a thesis about artificial intelligence's potential to assist with IT tasks since ChatGPT was first released in the fall of 2022. While Hankes acknowledged that Console's fast integration might make it seem easily replaceable, he believes its AI technology will improve so quickly with user adoption that it will become an indispensable, deeply integrated system essential to everyone at the customer's company. Console's goal is to eventually start supporting other functions, including answering employee requests about HR, finance, and legal. "We want Console to be an employee's first call for help," Serban said. This article originally appeared on TechCrunch at Sign in to access your portfolio
TechCrunch
02-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
Console raises $6.2M from Thrive to free IT teams from mundane tasks with AI
If you've ever been locked out of your work computer, you know the urgent need to reach IT support. Unfortunately, helpdesk staff are often busy assisting others, which can mean a significant delay before you regain access. Andrei Serban realized the critical importance of IT's manual work when he was a product lead on Rippling's apps and integrations team. Serban, who joined Rippling after it acquired his coding security startup Fuzzbuzz in 2023, saw an opportunity to automate many of the helpdesk's basic tasks with AI, from resetting passwords to granting access to apps like Figma and Miro, and routine troubleshooting. Sereban couldn't wait to get started on his vision. He left Rippling last year to found Console, a startup on a mission to help IT teams reduce mundane, repetitive tasks, thereby freeing up time for helpdesk professionals to work on more strategic and sophisticated projects. While trying to automate helpdesk functions isn't new, Console differentiates itself from existing competitors, including Moveworks, which was acquired by ServiceNow in March for $2.85 billion, by forgoing long, complex installation processes. Thanks to its easy integration with Slack, Console's AI assistant can be made available to everyone in the company in just a few weeks. 'We're able to get there so fast because you don't require you to replace your help desk,' he said. Console sees itself as an AI co-worker that uplevels existing helpdesk professionals. Serban even suggested that as companies digitize more of their operations, the IT function will become increasingly vital. Employees message Console on Slack and the startup's AI agent quickly responds to requests because it knows everything about the user, from their specific laptop model to the applications they have permission to use. Console's AI can resolve over 50% of the tasks on its own, and it will loop in someone from IT for more complex issues, Serban said. Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW The fast install time attracted customers, including Scale AI, Flock Safety, and Calendly. These customer wins have led Console to secure $6.2 million in seed funding from Thrive Capital. Vince Hankes, a partner at Thrive, said that the firm, which has backed many of the leading AI companies, including OpenAI, Cursor, and ElevenLabs, has had a thesis about artificial intelligence's potential to assist with IT tasks since ChatGPT was first released in the fall of 2022. While Hankes acknowledged that Console's fast integration might make it seem easily replaceable, he believes its AI technology will improve so quickly with user adoption that it will become an indispensable, deeply integrated system essential to everyone at the customer's company. Console's goal is to eventually start supporting other functions, including answering employee requests about HR, finance, and legal. 'We want Console to be an employee's first call for help,' Serban said.
