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OpenInfra Foundation Reports Surge in OpenStack Momentum as Community Hosts OpenInfra Summit Asia

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OpenStack, the world’s most widely adopted open source infrastructure software, is enjoying a surge in adoption, spurred by organizations seeking alternatives to VMware and open source stacks to support AI/ML workloads

SUWON, South Korea, Sept. 2, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Open Infrastructure Summit Asia — Attendees at the sold out OpenInfra Summit Asia this week will be the first to hear directly from some of the largest tech companies in the world the “inside story” about how and why they are using open source hardware and software to power their businesses. Representatives from Ant Group, AMD, Huawei, Hyundai, KT Cloud, Meta, Microsoft, and Samsung are among the keynote presenters. The summit will also highlight a significant surge in OpenStack adoption, attributed largely to the software’s popularity as a VMware alternative and its unique suitability for supporting artificial intelligence (AI), machine learning (ML) and other high performance computing (HPC) workloads.

“OpenStack allows us to avoid vendor lock-in and allows us to customize our infrastructure to meet our specific needs,” explained Tad Van Fleet, GEICO distinguished architect. “We can integrate various open-source tools and platforms, which is something we couldn’t do with proprietary systems.”

The exponential growth in OpenStack momentum is reflected in a 2024 report published by Mordor Intelligence, OpenStack Services Market Size & Share Analysis – Growth Trends & Forecasts. The findings indicate that the OpenStack market is estimated at 22.81 billion US dollars in 2024 and is expected to reach US$91.44 billion by 2029, growing at a CAGR of 32%.

***Learn more about OpenStack and its ecosystem of supporting organizations as well as other Open Infrastructure software projects: Kata Containers, StarlingX and Zuul.***

***Migrations from VMware to OpenStack Accelerating***
Following the acquisition of VMware by Broadcom, many VMware users are anticipating extreme price increases. Cloud analysis firm Cloud Bolt surveyed 300 VMware users and found that 73% expect more than a 100% price hike under Broadcom’s ownership. Worried about their bottomline, many VMware users are looking for alternatives and choosing OpenStack.

A white paper published today by the OpenInfra Foundation — Migrating from VMware to OpenStack: Optimizing your Infrastructure to Save Money and Avoid Vendor-Lock-in — documents many reasons to move from VMware to OpenStack, ranging from technical to pragmatic business reasons. The paper, authored by veteran technology journalist Steven J. Vaughan-Nichols, also explores important considerations for migration and support options offered by numerous vendors in the OpenStack ecosystem. One such option, MigrateKit, will be demonstrated live during the summit keynote.

GEICO, an American insurance giant, is currently making the migration from VMware to OpenStack. “OpenStack allows us to avoid vendor lock-in and allows us to customize our infrastructure to meet our specific needs,” explained Tad Van Fleet, GEICO distinguished architect. “We can integrate various open-source tools and platforms, which is something we couldn’t do with proprietary systems. Additionally, OpenStack’s community-driven development model means we can contribute back and benefit from innovations made by others.”

***Synergy of “Open Infrastructure Blueprint” Drives OpenStack Adoption***
Open infrastructure can scale and integrate with other technologies to reach the needs of almost any use case. One collection of open source projects in particular has gained prominence and wide-spread adoption as a powerful, top-to-bottom, open source infrastructure stack: Linux, OpenStack and Kubernetes.

As explored in a second white paper to be released today by the OpenInfra community, this “Open Infrastructure Blueprint” empowers users to deploy container-based, virtual machine-based, and bare metal-based workloads in the same infrastructure instead of dividing up workloads across multiple infrastructure providers. In particular, using OpenStack and Kubernetes together produces multiple opportunities to enhance the functionality of both platforms beyond what they each provide on their own. The unique ability for OpenStack and other open source projects to seamlessly integrate is illustrated through the OpenInfra Universe, an evolving landscape of the open source solutions to build open infrastructure.

These advantages are being embraced by thousands of users of all sizes and across industries, including many “mega-users” running a million cores or more of OpenStack.

***Open Infrastructure Drives Innovation Amid Global IT Industry Challenges***
Organizations have different infrastructure needs today due to rapidly evolving technologies and global IT industry challenges, ranging from licensing changes, open hardware integration, and digital sovereignty to supporting AI workloads and increased security concerns. During his keynote address, Mark Collier, COO of the OpenInfra Foundation, will describe how the OpenInfra community is addressing each of these trends by applying its software formula for open development to drive worldwide innovation.

“The strength of the OpenInfra community is its ability to collaborate globally to create the software the world needs to power advancement,” said Collier. “Ten years ago, the largest mobile carriers in the world came to our summit and told our community they needed open source network function virtualization to prepare for 4G and 5G, and we delivered. Now nine out of the 10 largest telcos in the world run OpenStack. We’re going to do it again for this next generation of infrastructure by bringing everybody together, identifying the gaps, and working to manage the upstream development process. As we’ll see at OpenInfra Summit Asia, the work is already well underway with multiple projects and contributors from all over the world.”

Collier will point to specific examples, including:

The eight largest banks in France are using OpenStack to address digital sovereignty.The OpenInfra Foundation is collaborating with the Open Compute Project, whose conference is collocated at the Summit, to address open hardware solutions.OpenInfra Foundation ecosystem members are responding to the demand for OpenStack as a VMware alternative, with 60% of surveyed members already helping at least one customer migrate.Microsoft and NVIDIA have tapped Kata Containers to provide security for Azure and GPU workloads, respectively.The fastest supercomputer in the UK is under construction, with OpenStack included in the foundational stack.NexGen Cloud, one of the top 10 buyers of NVIDIA GPUs, is powered by OpenStack.OpenStack Caracal included support in Nova for live migrations of vGPUs.

Also during today’s keynotes, Dr. Youngjoo Han, vice president and head of Cloud Development Group at Hyundai Motor Group, will highlight OpenStack momentum in the Asia region and present Hyundai’s journey of developing HCloud, Hyundai Motor Group’s private cloud. HCloud, which includes a compute service based on OpenStack, hosts and supports the connected car service, enabling features such as remote engine start with climate control, on-demand diagnostics and alerts, remote door lock and unlock, and more, for over 10 million vehicles worldwide.

***About OpenInfra Summit Asia***
OpenInfra Summit Asia is the first OpenInfra Summit to be developed by the community for the community. Hosted by the OpenInfra Korea User Group in collaboration with fellow organizers from various regions of Asia, the event on September 3 – 4 is co-located with the OCP Regional Summit APAC at the Suwon Convention Center in Suwon, South Korea. Headline sponsors are KTCloud and Samsung; a list of additional sponsors is available at https://2024.openinfraasia.org/sponsors/. Video recordings of keynote sessions will be posted by the end of the month.

***About the Open Infrastructure Foundation***
The OpenInfra Foundation builds communities who write open source infrastructure software that runs in production. With the support of over 110,000 individuals in 187 countries, the OpenInfra Foundation hosts open source projects and communities of practice, including infrastructure for AI, container native apps, edge computing 

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DKSH Healthcare and Euris Unveil CRM & MCE Platform “ConnectPlus” to Revolutionize APAC Healthcare Distribution

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DKSH Healthcare and Euris have launched “ConnectPlus”, a complete Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Multi-Channel Engagement (MCE) platform set to transform healthcare distribution across APAC. This data-driven, agile solution enhances efficiency by providing a comprehensive view of healthcare professionals and optimizing omnichannel engagement strategies. From January 2025, ConnectPlus will strengthen DKSH Healthcare’s commitment to commercial excellence by boosting engagement with clients, customers, and patients across the healthcare ecosystem in Thailand.

SINGAPORE, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — DKSH Healthcare Business Unit, in partnership with Euris, is introducing ConnectPlus, a data-driven Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and Multi-Channel Engagement (MCE) platform aimed at transforming healthcare distribution across the Asia Pacific region. Designed to enhance productivity and operational efficiency, this platform provides a 360° view of healthcare professionals, streamlines MCE, and strengthens DKSH Healthcare’s ability to tailor interactions and marketing strategies. The roll-out will start in Thailand in January 2025. With this new platform DKSH Healthcare reinforces its dedication to commercial excellence by enlarging possibilities and improving interactions with clients, customers, and patients.

Bijay Singh, Head of Business Unit Healthcare at DKSH, emphasized the transformative potential of ConnectPlus, “With ConnectPlus, we are not just improving our operations, we are setting a new benchmark for healthcare distribution across Asia Pacific. By integrating technology with our deep market expertise, DKSH Healthcare is enhancing its role as a strategic healthcare partner. This platform will not only empower our teams to engage more effectively with healthcare professionals but will ultimately contribute to better health outcomes by improving patients’ access to quality care. ConnectPlus represents a pivotal step in our journey toward data-driven excellence and reinforces our commitment to leading with agility in an evolving healthcare landscape.”

The introduction of ConnectPlus underscores DKSH Healthcare’s commitment to harnessing digital solutions that orchestrate and maximize impact of both client and patient interactions, while upholding a high standard of operational excellence. ConnectPlus empowers DKSH to tap into the vast potential provided by the global healthcare big data market[1] by delivering precise, targeted engagement strategies that cater to the unique needs of healthcare professionals, clients, and patients across the region.

Furthermore, ConnectPlus is strategically designed to leverage the existing preference of face-to-face sales visits[2], by orchestrating personalized digital touchpoints, based on data driven insights, to prepare and enhance in-person interactions. The platform’s ability to blend in-person and digital strategies is essential for maximizing outreach and driving meaningful engagement[3].

By integrating advanced AI and analytics, ConnectPlus not only streamlines communication and marketing efforts but also personalizes interactions based on real-time data, ensuring relevance and impact. This marks a crucial milestone in DKSH Healthcare’s journey towards fully integrating digital innovation into its operations, reinforcing its leadership in driving agility and efficiency within the rapidly evolving healthcare landscape.

Delphine Poulat, CEO at Euris, remarked, “As the partner of choice for healthcare stakeholders globally, we are thrilled to collaborate with DKSH Healthcare, who have chosen Euris SmartReps Suite, as the CRM & MCE platform for ConnectPlus. In today’s healthcare environment, personalized, data-driven interactions are critical. ConnectPlus is designed to provide DKSH Healthcare with the insights needed to understand their customers better, foster stronger face-to-face interactions, and ultimately drive sales growth. Our flexible, closed-loop marketing approach leverages data to deliver tailored content and deepen customer relationships, all while ensuring agility in meeting local market needs. We are proud to support DKSH Healthcare by offering a complete SaaS CRM & MCE platform putting the healthcare professional knowledge and experience at the center of the strategy.”

[1] Source: Patient engagement technology market to rise by $37.4b through 2028, https://healthcareasiamagazine.com/healthcare/news/patient-engagement-technology-market-rise-374b-through-2028 

[2] Source: Overcoming HCP Engagement Fatigue with Data-Driven Insights, https://www.pharmexec.com/view/overcoming-hcp-engagement-fatigue-with-data-driven-insights 

[3] Source: Did Pharma Overshoot Digital Sales Rep Calls? Study Charts Decline in Effectiveness, https://www.fiercepharma.com/marketing/did-pharma-overshoot-digital-sales-rep-calls-study-charts-decline-effectiveness#:~:text=Last%20month,%2044%%20of

About DKSH  

DKSH’s purpose is to enrich people’s lives. For almost 160 years, DKSH has been delivering growth for companies in Asia and beyond across its Business Units Healthcare, Consumer Goods, Performance Materials, and Technology. As a leading Market Expansion Services provider, DKSH offers sourcing, market insights, marketing and sales, eCommerce, distribution and logistics as well as after-sales services. DKSH is a participant of the United Nations Global Compact and adheres to its principles-based approach to responsible business. Listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange, DKSH operates in 36 markets with 29,040 specialists, generating net sales of CHF 11.1 billion in 2023. As a strategic healthcare business partner, DKSH Business Unit Healthcare distributes pharmaceuticals, consumer health, and over-the-counter products as well as medical devices. With around 8,140 specialists, the Healthcare Business Unit generated net sales of CHF 5.6 billion in 2023. www.dksh.com/hec

About Euris

Euris is an IT group specialized in healthcare and pharmaceutical industry operating in over 50 countries. Euris delivers a comprehensive IT value chain through 2 business units: Healthcare SaaS CRM edition & Integration and Health Data Hosting. Euris’ Suite of Commercial and Marketing excellence modules, named SmartReps®, is recognized among the best-in-class solutions in the Gartner Market Guide for CRM in Pharmaceuticals and Biotechnology. www.euris.com

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Cisco and LTIMindtree Expand Partnership to Deliver Next-Generation Secure Access Globally

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LTIMindtree will leverage Cisco Secure Access as its new security service edge (SSE) solution to protect its 80,000 hybrid workers with secure internet access, advanced zero trust network access and embedded AI.Extending its networking partnership with Cisco, LTIMindtree now offers next-generation SSE to its global clients via Cisco Secure Access.Clients can work jointly with both companies to adopt a broad set of cloud security functions in a single, easy-to-use dashboard with Cisco Secure Access.

MELBOURNE, Australia, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — CISCO LIVE — Cisco (NASDAQ: CSCO), the leader in enterprise networking and security, announced that LTIMindtree is now leveraging Cisco Secure Access as its security service edge (SSE) solution to enable secure hybrid work experiences for its employees and customers worldwide.

“With Cisco’s zero trust approach and embedded AI, it was an easy decision to replace our long-standing SSE solution with Cisco Secure Access,” said Nachiket Deshpande, Chief Operating Officer & Whole-time Director, LTIMindtree. “We were able to quickly deploy the solution, and it now protects our hybrid workforce while delivering a better user experience and simplified IT management.”

Cisco and LTIMindtree have also extended their partnership to deliver integrated Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) solutions based on Cisco technology to LTIMindtree’s global client base. LTIMindtree’s expertise in tailoring solutions to the specific vertical requirements is the perfect complement to Cisco’s technology, including Cisco Secure Access and SD-WAN, delivering seamless and secure connected experiences for both remote and in-office workers.

“Great workplaces require great security. With AI-powered threats rising, we are combating sophisticated attackers across a more expansive landscape. Our customers need their security to operate in the background, at machine scale to make the experience seamless and secure for hybrid workers,” said Jeetu Patel, Executive Vice President and Chief Product Officer, Cisco. “LTIMindtree’s rapid deployment of Secure Access is a great testament to Cisco’s platform strategy and differentiation. Together with our partners, we are changing what user protection means for a modern workplace.”

With Cisco Secure Access, decisions about how users connect to applications are handled behind the scenes via a unified agent, so users get to what they want more quickly. With low-latency connections and transparent identity-based authentication, users are more secure with less hassle. For IT organizations, Cisco Secure Access provides an easy pathway to zero trust and zero trust network access (ZTNA), while also simplifying operations with a unified console and AI-guidance. Secure Access is part of the Cisco Security Cloud, its unified, AI-driven, cross-domain security platform.

To learn more, visit cisco.com/go/security.

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About LTIMindtree
LTIMindtree is a global technology consulting and digital solutions company that enables enterprises across industries to reimagine business models, accelerate innovation, and maximize growth by harnessing digital technologies. As a digital transformation partner to more than 700 clients, LTIMindtree brings extensive domain and technology expertise to help drive superior competitive differentiation, customer experiences, and business outcomes in a converging world. Powered by 84,000+ talented and entrepreneurial professionals across more than 30 countries, LTIMindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — solves the most complex business challenges and delivers transformation at scale. For more information, please visit https://www.ltimindtree.com/.

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PixArt Imaging Unveils the “Magic Sensor”, PAC9001 Smart Pixel Optical Sensing Device: A Revolution in AI-Driven Sensor Technology

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HSINCHU, Nov. 12, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As the demand for intelligent automation grows alongside AI and IoT, PixArt Imaging proudly introduces its latest innovation, the “magic sensor,” PAC9001 Smart Pixel Optical Sensing Device. Designed to revolutionize object presence detection across industries, the PAC9001 combines exceptional real-time performance and high efficiency in a compact, privacy-focused sensor.

The PAC9001 uses advanced AI-powered pixel processing to analyze visual information directly at the pixel level, a breakthrough that reduces data transmission needs and minimizes power consumption. This “smart” processing capability enables the PAC9001 to support rapid, high-accuracy applications in sectors such as retail, logistics, manufacturing, smart home, and PC peripherals. With its high sensitivity, the PAC9001 functions seamlessly even when concealed, providing essential insights without capturing identifiable images. This ensures enhanced privacy, making it ideal for settings like crowd control and security.

PixArt’s industry-leading expertise in imaging and sensor technology allows the PAC9001 to achieve low latency and energy efficiency while fitting effortlessly into devices, thanks to its compact module form of just W3.79 x L3.63 x H1.67 mm³. Its ability to detect and respond to object motion makes it invaluable in real-world applications, especially for edge devices requiring timely, precise sensing.

PixArt Imaging’s CEO, Sen Huang, commented, “Our vision is to enable smarter, more adaptive devices that transform the way we interact with technology. The PAC9001 represents our commitment to pioneering the next generation of sensor technology, combining the best of AI and pixel-level processing to deliver powerful, actionable insights. We’re thrilled to introduce this product to a world where privacy, efficiency, and real-time responsiveness have never been more important. Like a ‘magical’ presence working behind the scenes, the PAC9001 not only enables front-facing applications but also powers big data, enabling smart systems to collect valuable insights for user behavior predictions.

The PAC9001 also features PixArt’s proprietary Smart Motion Detection (SMD) and Pixel Difference Mode (PDM), enabling it to adapt to environmental changes and deliver high-precision data in varying lighting conditions, from bright daylight to darkness, at distances up to 5 meters. This advanced sensing capability ensures minimal false alarms compared to traditional PIR systems, making the PAC9001 a versatile and scalable solution for a wide range of industries and applications.

Combining advanced sensing, processing, and energy-saving technologies, the PAC9001 stands out as a game-changer for those seeking efficient, integrated solutions for next-generation smart devices.

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About PixArt Imaging Inc.

Founded in July 1998 and headquartered in Hsinchu, Taiwan, operates offices in the USA, Denmark, Malaysia, Japan, Korea, and China, providing services in IC design, R&D, manufacturing and sales. Specializing in sensing and navigation IC design, we focus on CMOS imaging, capacitive touch, MEMS sensing technologies to put into ASIC for human-machine interfaces and machine vision. Leveraging on our expertise in sensing and system design technologies, PixArt is strategically broadening our product lineup across diverse application markets. Our focus is on delivering top-tier image quality, optimizing for ultra-low power usage, compact designs, and seamless system-on-a-chip (SoC) integration; allowing us to drive innovation and meet evolving market demands in a versatile, energy-efficient, and highly integrated structure, positioning us to make impactful strides across varied technology sectors.

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