MARLBOROUGH, Mass., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Quantiphi, an AI-first digital engineering company, has been named one of nine global partners to join the newly launched Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance by Amazon Web Services (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, to help expand the reach of AWS’ Generative AI Innovation Center (GenAIIC).

The GenAIIC, launched June 2023, connects organizations with AWS AI/ML scientists and strategy experts to help them envision, identify and develop generative AI solutions. The Generative AI Partner Innovation Alliance leverages Quantiphi’s extensive domain expertise and the GenAIIC’s proven methodology that addresses challenges like operational inefficiencies, customer engagement gaps and innovation roadblocks with scalable generative AI use cases.

“This extended partnership with AWS and AWS Professional Services underscores Quantiphi’s leadership in the generative AI space and our commitment to delivering impactful, scalable solutions,” Quantiphi AWS Global CEO Jim Keller said. “By combining our capabilities, know-how and skilled team members, we aim to jointly help organizations unlock new levels of innovation, efficiency and growth, ensuring they are well-positioned to thrive in today’s AI-driven landscape.”

By collaborating closely with AWS, Quantiphi will expand its ability to co-innovate generative AI solutions, accelerate generative AI adoption and enhance Return on Investment (ROI) for customers seeking to invest in AI and embarking on an AI transformation journey.

“We are committed to solving what matters and facilitating meaningful change for businesses by transforming complex ideas into actionable, AI-powered solutions,” Keller said.

Since its inception, the GenAIIC has helped thousands of businesses achieve business success with AI. As part of the Partner Innovation Alliance, Quantiphi will contribute its resources and expertise to amplify these efforts, enabling businesses to harness the full potential of generative AI and drive sustainable growth and innovation.

About Quantiphi
Quantiphi is an award-winning AI-first digital engineering company driven by the desire to reimagine and realize transformational opportunities at the heart of business. Since its inception in 2013, Quantiphi has solved the toughest and most complex business problems by combining deep industry experience, disciplined cloud and data engineering practices, and cutting-edge artificial intelligence research to achieve accelerated and quantifiable business results. Learn more at Quantiphi.com and follow us on Linkedin, X, formerly Twitter and Instagram.

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Licensing agreement combines advanced optical innovations from 3M with US Conec’s expertise in high-density connectivity solutions for next-generation networks

ST. PAUL, Minn., Dec. 19, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — 3M and US Conec Ltd. today announced a strategic licensing agreement for 3M™ Expanded Beam Optical Interconnect technology, a solution to meet the performance and scalability needs of next-generation data centers and advanced network architectures. The collaboration combines advanced optical technology from 3M with US Conec’s expertise in high-density connectivity systems, expanded beam optics, and precision manufacturing to help deliver innovative solutions tailored to the evolving demands of modern networks.

3M Expanded Beam Optical Interconnect is a high-performance and scalable solution available in both single-mode and multimode configurations. Its non-contact optical coupling helps minimize wear and sensitivity to contamination, significantly helping reduce maintenance requirements and providing reliable performance in demanding environments.

“We’re excited to partner with US Conec to bring the benefits of 3M Expanded Beam Optical Interconnect technology to the market,” said Kevin Twomey, global portfolio director for 3M’s electronics materials solutions division. “By combining our advanced optical solutions with US Conec’s industry-leading connectivity expertise, we are providing customers with reliable, scalable technologies designed for the future of data infrastructure.”

Challenging the status quo of optical interconnect to meet hyperscale data center demands

The 3M Expanded Beam Optical Ferrule is optimized for hyperscale data centers and edge computing environments. Its durability, ability to maintain signal integrity, and ease of maintenance help contribute to reduced operational costs and potential downtime.

As part of this agreement, US Conec will manufacture and supply products utilizing 3M Expanded Beam Optical technology, helping to ensure a robust supply chain for future network deployments. This collaboration enables customers to address increasing data demands while maintaining cost efficiency and scalability.

“US Conec is thrilled to integrate the 3M Expanded Beam Optical technology into our portfolio,” said Mike Hughes VP, Product Management. “This collaboration supports our continued goal of delivering novel high-performance connectivity solutions that address the challenges of next-generation network deployments and meet the needs of our customers.”

For more information, visit Optical Interconnect | 3M™ Fiber Optic Technology and www.USConec.com.

About 3M
3M believes science helps create a brighter world for everyone. By unlocking the power of people, ideas and science to reimagine what’s possible, our global team uniquely addresses the opportunities and challenges of our customers, communities, and planet. Learn how we’re working to improve lives and make what’s next at 3M.com/news.

About US CONEC
US Conec is a global leader in the design and development of high-density optical interconnects. With over 30 years of innovative experience, the company provides industry leading components for data center and enterprise structured cabling, public networks, circuit board interconnect, and industrial and military markets worldwide. US Conec is headquartered in Hickory, North Carolina, and is an equity venture of three leading communications technology companies—Corning Optical Communications, Fujikura, and NTT-AT. For more information, please visit www.usconec.com.

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TORONTO, Dec. 19, 2024 /CNW/ – Today SiriusXM Canada announced that electric vehicle manufacturer Rivian has launched SiriusXM’s audio entertainment experience to all new and existing Rivian R1T and R1S models.

The collaboration, which directly integrates SiriusXM into Rivian’s in-vehicle software, will deliver owners intuitive, user-friendly control over the best 24/7 audio entertainment on the market. All new and existing Rivian owners will be able to opt in and activate a three-month SiriusXM trial subscription directly on their vehicle’s centre display.

“Rivian is transforming the automotive industry with a cutting-edge lineup of software-focused electric vehicles, which are designed to provide owners with a unique and personalized experience,” said Rob Keen, Senior Vice President, Sales & Marketing, SiriusXM Canada. “We are thrilled to partner with Rivian, and to help Rivian customers get closer to the music and entertainment they love, continuing to connect listeners wherever they go.”

“At Rivian, our focus is on continually enhancing the ownership experience by evolving our vehicles with software updates,” said Wassym Bensaid, Chief Software Officer at Rivian. “This collaboration with SiriusXM brings a digital integration that offers a smooth and intuitive experience, available to owners through a simple over-the-air update.”

The trial subscription includes SiriusXM Canada’s full lineup of varied content, plus access to SiriusXM outside the vehicle on the SiriusXM app and on connected devices and speakers in the home.

SiriusXM features hundreds of live channels plus thousands of hours of recorded on-demand content and podcasts. The platform offers personalized “For You” recommendations and the ability to access related content, allowing listeners to discover more of the programming they love.

SiriusXM’s music channels are expertly curated, ad-free, and deliver an exceptionally wide array of audio choices for listeners. Covering every genre across many decades, channels feature popular tracks and deep cuts from popular artists, as well as introduce listeners to new and emerging musicians and bands. Artist-branded channels from Hall of Fame and iconic talent feature original content that can’t be heard anywhere else. SiriusXM’s concept-based channels, such as Road Trip Radio and Yacht Rock Radio, or its many activity and mood-based channels, are designed to deliver a personalized music experience that fits the moment.

SiriusXM offers the most extensive lineup of professional and college sports in audio, news from around the country and the world from many sources and political perspectives, the scoop on the latest from the world of entertainment, hours of stand-up by the funniest comics and more.

For more information on all the programming that SiriusXM offers, and all the ways subscribers can listen, visit www.siriusxm.ca. For more information on Rivian, visit www.rivian.com.

About Rivian

Rivian (NASDAQ: RIVN) exists to create products and services that help our planet transition to carbon neutral energy and transportation. Rivian designs, develops, and manufactures category-defining electric vehicles and accessories and sells them directly to customers in the consumer and commercial markets. Rivian complements its vehicles with a full suite of proprietary, value-added services that address the entire lifecycle of the vehicle and deepen its customer relationships. Learn more about the company, products, and careers at www.rivian.com.

About SiriusXM Canada

Sirius XM Canada Inc., operating as SiriusXM Canada, is the country’s leading audio entertainment company. SiriusXM creates and offers ad-free music; premier sports talk and live events; comedy; news; podcasts; and exclusive talk and entertainment. SiriusXM is available in vehicles from every major car company, as well as on smartphones and all connected devices on the SiriusXM app. For more information, visit siriusxm.ca. 

Join SiriusXM Canada on Facebook, on X (formerly Twitter), on Instagram and on YouTube.

SiriusXM radios and accessories are available from retailers nationwide and online at SiriusXM. In addition, SiriusXM Music for Business provides ad-free music to a variety of businesses. SiriusXM is also a leading provider of connected vehicles services, giving customers access to a suite of safety, security, and convenience services including automatic crash notification, stolen vehicle recovery assistance, enhanced roadside assistance and turn-by-turn navigation.

SiriusXM Canada has been designated one of Canada’s Best Managed Companies 15 years in a row and is currently a Platinum Club Member.

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