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ALL IN 2024 ends with record-breaking attendance: 4,000 participants from 40 countries to showcase Canadian AI

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MONTREAL, Sept. 13, 2024 /CNW/ – The second edition of ALL IN, Canada’s leading AI event, concluded yesterday, marking a significant milestone in the journey of innovation and collaboration within the AI industry. This year’s edition set new records, thanks to the participation and support of more than 4,000 attendees from over 40 countries—double the number from last year—including France, Japan, the United States, Brazil, and the United Kingdom.

A key highlight for business professionals attending ALL IN was the even split between participants: 50% were AI solution providers, and the other 50% were current and potential future AI adopters.

ALL IN 2024 highlighted the best of Canadian AI, showcasing its potential to revolutionize various industries and benefit the everyday lives of Canadians. Additionally, the event emphasized global engagement and international partnerships toward the ethical commercialization and widespread adoption of AI to boost productivity and efficiency.

With over 1,360 companies, Canada’s top 100 AI startups, and numerous bilateral discussions, investor meetings, and political roundtables, ALL IN has once again proven to be a melting pot of ideas and innovation, facilitating crucial dialogues on the future of Canadian and international AI.

More than 200 influential speakers

ALL IN 2024 featured more than 200 influential speakers, making it the premier venue for discussing the most pressing topics related to AI commercialization and societal impact. The event showcased the latest and most tangible Canadian AI solutions, notably through the newly introduced AI Demo Zone.

Over 70 conferences, keynotes, and panel discussions took place, featuring inspiring leaders such as The Honourable François-Philippe Champagne, Yoshua Bengio, Sasha Luccioni, Nikola Mrkšić and Joëlle Pineau.

Meeting point for business delegations from around the world

In just its second edition, ALL IN has already established itself as a must-attend event on the international AI and tech scene, attracting business and political delegations from over 40 countries. Among those who travelled to Montreal were high-ranking representatives from the Japan External Trade Organization, the European Innovation Council and SMEs Executive Agency, AI Sweden, Business France as well as leading international companies like LG Electronics or Toyota.

France, the Country of Honour, showcased its AI ecosystem to a North American audience with the presence of a strong delegation of senior officials and a French Pavilion home to some of its best startups, scale-ups, and well-established companies including Alstom, Thales, L’Oréal and OVHcloud, among others.

ALL IN: a showcase of significant announcements

Over two days, ALL IN was buzzing with news, as over 10 exclusive announcements were made, including:

Hypertec Cloud announced a major expansion of its AI cloud infrastructure, aiming to deploy up to 100,000 GPUs by early 2025 to address rising AI demands and meet critical industry needs across North America.A revolutionary AI solution was presented by Airudi to better the service of paramedics.WEKA revealed a new global study showing that generative AI has eclipsed all other AI applications in the enterprise, fuelling a new cohort of AI leaders and cloud providers.Scale AI, Canada’s global AI innovation cluster, announced an ambitious $5 million call for projects to support initiatives based on generative AI for the benefit of Canadian industries.A comprehensive economic study by the Business Development Bank of Canada on the AI imperative for Canada’s entrepreneurs showed that those who use AI report a reduction in operating costs and in the need for additional hiring.

Gearing up for 2025: what’s next for ALL IN

Looking ahead, the vision for ALL IN is ambitious. ALL IN 2025 aims to grow its audience once again and further establish itself as a key tech event on the East Coast, attracting innovators, thought leaders, and political figures from around the world.

ALL IN 2025 will take place on September 25 and 26 in Montreal. Tickets are on presale now. 

About ALL IN (allinevent.ai)

ALL IN, the most important event dedicated to Canadian artificial intelligence, is an initiative of SCALE AI, Canada’s AI Global Innovation Cluster. Co-organized with CEIMIA, Mila, and supported by the entire Canadian AI ecosystem, ALL IN has become one of Canada’s major tech events, driving innovation and business. Beyond insightful discussions, the event fosters collaboration and knowledge-sharing, creating an environment where decision-makers can explore innovative solutions and concrete AI projects, exchange ideas, and forge partnerships to flourish in an AI-driven economy.

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Huawei Launches All-New Xinghe Intelligent Campus with Full Upgrades, Maximizing Enterprises’ Intelligent Productivity

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SHANGHAI, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — During HUAWEI CONNECT 2024, the Xinghe Intelligent Campus session was successfully held, attracting more than 200 industry pioneers, experts, and scholars from around the world to explore campus network trends and technological innovations. Also at the event, Huawei unveiled its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution that stands out for full upgrades to wireless, application, and operations & maintenance (O&M) experience.

Shawn Zhao, President of the Campus Network Domain, Huawei’s Data Communication Product Line, said, “As video conferencing, AI terminals, and AI applications become more widespread, the campus network access density has increased threefold, and the demand for bandwidth has grown tenfold. In this case, users place new requirements on the assurance for AI applications and audio/video services while expecting more intelligent O&M.”

To meet these needs, Huawei launched its all-new Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution with full upgrades. Specifically, this solution upgrades wireless experience in performance, roaming, and IoT convergence. It also leverages X-Scheduler (an experience scheduling engine) to upgrade application experience, while drawing on AI-assisted decision-making and a tidal prediction algorithm to upgrade O&M experience. These help customers build an industry-leading digital infrastructure and facilitate the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises.

In addition, the solution provides end-to-end security assurance. On the wireless side, the innovative Wi-Fi Shield technology radically prevents packet eavesdropping on the air interface. On the wired side, the full-link MACsec capabilities from switches to APs ensure secure campus network data transmission since the very beginning.

Also at the session, leading analyst firms, customers, and partners in various industries shared their unique insights, best practices, and successful cases. Key speakers include Sian Morgan, Research Director of Dell’Oro Group; Dr. Haitham S. Hamsa, Professor of Information Technology, Cairo University; Shang Qun, Assistant to the Director of the Computing Center, Peking University; Sun Pan, Director of Infrastructure Operations Dept, System Digitalization Dept, FAW Group; Connee Zhang, CEO of CypressTel. Their valuable practices will provide a unique reference for the digital and intelligent transformation of enterprises across industries.

Looking ahead, Huawei believes that the Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution will become the preferred choice for global enterprises’ digital and intelligent transformation to reap more benefits.

For more information about Huawei’s Xinghe Intelligent Campus Solution, visit https://e.huawei.com/en/solutions/enterprise-network/campus-network.

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Duplicate File Finder from Nektony goes global: Now available in six languages

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Nektony proudly announces the release of Duplicate File Finder version 8, featuring six additional languages and the highly anticipated Dark Mode.

ODESA, Ukraine , Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire-PRWeb/ — Nektony is excited to unveil Duplicate File Finder version 8, a powerful tool designed to help users efficiently find and remove duplicate files on their Macs, freeing up valuable disk space and improving system performance.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support. In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode.

With the latest update, Duplicate File Finder is now accessible to an even broader audience, thanks to its new multilingual support:

FrenchItalianUkrainianRussianChineseGermanSpanish

The addition of these languages ensures that users around the world can navigate and utilize the app in their native language, making the process of cleaning up duplicate files even more intuitive and user-friendly.

In addition to localization, version 8 introduces Dark Mode, allowing users to switch to a darker interface that’s easier on the eyes, especially in low-light environments. Dark Mode not only enhances visual comfort but also provides a modern and stylish look to the app, aligning with macOS’s native Dark Mode functionality.

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Accurate byte-to-byte resultsFinding all types of duplicate filesSupport of any drive type, Photos, and Music librariesThe Auto Select feature to quickly select all duplicatesFinding similar photos and musicComparing and merging foldersCleaning up duplicates from similar foldersChecking two files to see whether they are duplicates

Availability:

Duplicate File Finder v.8 is available for download from the Mac App Store. It is compatible with macOS 10.13 or later and requires a 64-bit processor. The app is free to use for finding duplicate files, while advanced features are available through an in-app purchase of $14.95.

Brief Description:

App Name: Duplicate File FinderSystem Requirements: macOS 10.13 – 15, 64-bit processorPrice: Free, with advanced features for $14.95

Key Links:

Duplicate File Finder product pageDownload Duplicate File Finder from the App Store

About Nektony:

Nektony is a trusted developer of Mac optimization software tools with over 10 years of experience and millions of satisfied customers worldwide. Nektony’s products include MacCleaner Pro, App Cleaner & Uninstaller, Disk Space Analyzer, and more. The company’s mission is to help users get the most out of their Macs by providing simple, effective, and affordable solutions.

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2024 World Manufacturing Convention Showcases Next-Gen Technologies

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HEFEI, China, Sept. 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — As technology and innovation converge, a grand feast celebrating the manufacturing industry is commencing. On September 20, the 2024 World Manufacturing Convention opened its doors at the Hefei Binhu International Convention and Exhibition Center in Hefei, Anhui Province. As a premier event in the manufacturing sector, this convention has brought together top global enterprises, innovative technologies, and cutting-edge concepts to present a feast of technology and innovation to the attendees.

In the Smart Robotics Zone, a variety of robots are busy showcasing their diverse capabilities. The latest unveiling at Jianghuai Advance Technology Center, the ‘Qijiang No.2’ humanoid robot, standing at 1.8 meters tall and weighing 60 kilograms, with 38 degrees of freedom throughout its body. It can not only perform basic human limb movements but also execute delicate tasks like folding clothes, opening bottles, pouring water, and washing dishes with ease. Moreover, it can navigate rough terrains, resembling an intelligent steel companion, sparking anticipation for the future of automation and intelligence in the manufacturing industry.

In the 3D Printing Zone, exquisite exhibits leave spectators in awe. From intricate mechanical components to lifelike artworks, 3D printing technology, with its precise replication and rapid prototyping capabilities, has brought revolutionary changes to the manufacturing industry. Inside the zone, staff are busy calibrating equipment, preparing for a spectacular 3D printing showcase. Meanwhile, the third-generation locally developed 72-qubit superconducting quantum computer, “Origin Wukong,” from the Hefei High-tech Zone, is capturing significant interest. This quantum computer, with over 80% domestic components from hardware to quantum chips, operating systems, and application software, boasts unimaginable computing power, paving new paths for future research, finance, and numerous other fields, shining brightly as a rising star in the quantum technology realm.

Green energy and environmental protection technologies are also significant highlights of this convention. The Green Manufacturing Zone showcases a wide array of energy-saving and eco-friendly equipment and renewable energy products. The application of these technologies not only reduces energy consumption and emissions in manufacturing but also provides robust support for sustainable development.

Furthermore, the convention features multiple zones such as Precision Manufacturing and Intelligent Manufacturing, comprehensively displaying the latest achievements and future trends in the manufacturing industry. Exhibitors have expressed their intentions to leverage this platform to showcase their capabilities, seek collaboration opportunities, and collectively drive high-quality development in manufacturing.

The 2024 World Manufacturing Convention is not just a feast of technology and innovation but also a platform for exchange and cooperation. Here, top leaders in the global manufacturing sector will convene to discuss the future trajectories and pathways of manufacturing. It is believed that in the near future, these cutting-edge technologies and innovative concepts will lead the manufacturing industry towards an even brighter future.

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