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Azure releases Cobalt on ARM; shown by Liftr Insights

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Liftr Insights data reveals extent of Azure’s deployment; following AWS’s lead almost a decade prior.

AUSTIN, Texas, Nov. 13, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Liftr Insights, a pioneer in market intelligence driven by unique data, revealed data showing the first appearance of Azure’s Cobalt CPU on the ARM architecture.

The introduction of Cobalt implies more growth of ARM is coming.

Liftr data has shown the first appearance of the Cobalt CPU designed by Azure. These new instance types, first appearing in 21 different regions across 4 continents, are run on the ARM architecture and will complement the existing ARM-based instances at Azure, which were sold to Azure by Ampere Computing.

“Our customers and the supply chain has been talking about this shift to ‘home-grown’ coming for years,” says Tab Schadt, CEO of Liftr Insights. “Many years back, AWS forged ahead to prove the value of running instances on their own designs.”

Intel and AMD are paying attention. While their sales to cloud providers have risen over the past few years, as shown by Liftr data, they were losing an increasing portion of the total market each month. That portion was going to ARM-based processors. While ARM represented 4.7% of public cloud CPUs at the end of 2021, it is close to representing 1 out of every 10 instances. For AWS, ARM is close to 1 out of 4 instances. While Azure has less ARM coverage, the introduction of Cobalt implies more growth of ARM is coming.

Ampere Computing is also watching these developments. After AWS’s initial success with their ARM-based instances, Graviton, all the other top cloud providers eventually adopted ARM using Ampere CPUs. Ampere grew from a few hundred instance types in 2021 to thousands and supporting 24.9% of the ARM instances in the cloud as of mid-2024.

“In addition to the power benefits of ARM, price-point is also a factor for enterprises,” says Schadt.

Liftr data show that the average price of the ARM-based instances on a pre-core basis is 50.5% the cost of x86 instances. This is even after a history of x86 prices per core decreases and ARM prices increases, according to Liftr Insights’ half-a-decade of history.

About Liftr Insights
Liftr Insights generates reliable market intelligence using unique data, including details about configurations, components, deployment geo, and pricing for:

Server processors: Intel Xeon, AMD EPYC, Aliyun Yitian, AWS Graviton, and Ampere Computing AltraDatacenter compute accelerators: GPUs, FPGAs, TPUs, and AI chips from NVIDIA, Xilinx, Intel, AMD, AWS, Google, and Qualcomm.

As shown on the Liftr Cloud Regions Map at https://bit.ly/LiftrCloudRegionsMap, among the companies tracked are Amazon Web ServicesMicrosoft AzureAlibaba CloudGoogle Cloud, Oracle CloudTencent Cloud, CoreWeave, Lambda, and Vultr as well as semiconductor vendors AMD, AmpereIntel, Qualcomm, and NVIDIA. Liftr Insights subject matter experts translate company-specific service provider data into actionable alternative data. 

Liftr and the Liftr logo are registered service marks of Liftr Insights. The following are trademarks and/or service marks of Liftr Insights: Liftr Insights, Cloud Components Tracker, Intelligence Compute Tracker, and Liftr Cloud Regions Map. 

The following are registered intellectual property marks, trademarks, or service marks of their respective companies:
Amazon Web Services
Microsoft Azure
Alibaba Cloud
Google Cloud
Oracle Cloud
Tencent Cloud
CoreWeave
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Vultr
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Ampere Computing
Qualcomm
NVIDIA
AMD
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Patriot Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 Memory Breaks World Record, Showcasing Flagship Performance Leadership

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TAIPEI, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Patriot, a global leader in high-performance memory and storage solutions, has shattered performance records once again. The company’s flagship DDR5 memory, Viper Xtreme 5, powered renowned overclocking expert Snakeeyes to achieve a groundbreaking global memory frequency world record on the HWBOT platform: an astonishing 6305.8 MHz (12,611.6 MT/s).

Snakeeyes not only set the frequency record but also claimed multiple top accolades on the HWBOT platform, including:

First Place in the World Record RankingsFirst Place in the DDR5 SDRAM RankingsFirst Place in the Global Team RankingsFirst Place in the DDR5 SDRAM Team Rankings

These historic feats were made possible through the synergy of Patriot’s Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory modules, the ASRock Z890 Taichi OCF motherboard, and advanced liquid nitrogen cooling.

The unmatched design and engineering of the Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory, combined with seamless hardware compatibility, enabled Snakeeyes to push boundaries consistently. This achievement underscores Patriot’s dedication to delivering cutting-edge innovation and superior performance in the competitive memory market.

Adding to its impressive resume, the Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory dominated HWBOT’s memory frequency rankings by securing first, third, and fifth positions. These results further establish it as the ultimate choice for overclocking enthusiasts and gamers seeking elite performance.

“Patriot continues to set the standard in high-performance memory solutions, enabling enthusiasts, gamers, and professionals to achieve unparalleled performance,” said Les Henry, VP of N. America and S. America Sales. “This record is a testament to our commitment to innovation and collaboration with the global overclocking community.”

Patriot remains at the forefront of memory innovation, empowering users to push the limits of what’s possible.

For more information about Patriot and its Viper Xtreme 5 DDR5 memory, visit https://viper.patriotmemory.com/products/xtreme5-ddr5-performance-ram

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Ducker Carlisle Expands Pricing, Strategy & Operations Services to Europe

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Paris-Based Team Leverages Firm’s Decades of Experience to Help Corporate Clients Grow Profitability

PARIS and BERLIN, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Ducker Carlisle, a U.S.-based global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm, today announced the expansion of its pricing, strategy and operations consulting services to better serve European and global clients from its European headquarters in Paris. Ducker Carlisle’s expert pricing analytics, business transformation and supply chain optimization services have helped many of the world’s largest companies uncover value creation opportunities, improve profitability and accelerate growth for more than 30 years.

The new European-based pricing services are led by Claude-Henry Pignon, whose background includes more than 11 years with Accenture in Paris with a focus on the automotive aftermarket. The strategy and operations team is led by Eric Francucci, who has been a principal with Ducker Carlisle for seven years and has deep expertise in aftersales topics for leading OEMs.

“We have been providing business consulting services from Europe since 1996, but until now we have relied on colleagues in our U.S. offices to assist with functions such as evaluating clients’ pricing practices and market strategy,” said Christian Zamet, Ducker Carlisle President of European Operations. “Adding local expertise in these areas will simplify communications, ensure deep knowledge of factors like local market dynamics, and further strengthen the relationships we have with our clients.”

Ducker Carlisle serves large clients in the automotive, heavy equipment, building and construction, industrial and materials industries as well as private equity firms’ portfolio clients, specializing in businesses with high SKU, channel and customer complexity. The firm’s pricing consulting practice alone has helped clients increase incremental margins by 1-3 points, build market share, recoup their investment in as little as one year, and achieve a minimum 10x ROI in compounded multi-year benefits.

In the pricing arena, Ducker Carlisle’s end-to-end consulting services begin with competitive pricing studies, market research and elasticity analysis, and base pricing strategy and optimization. The list also includes promotion spend optimization, channel strategy and net price optimization, channel incentive program design, quoting and deal management, customer loyalty program design, and pricing software selection and implementation, covering all aspects of revenue management. 

The firm’s strategy consulting spans market entry, channel strategy, growth strategy, and product and customer strategy to help clients navigate today’s constantly changing marketplaces. A full range of supply chain operations services including diagnostics, operations assessment and improvement implementation, transportation optimization, network strategy and design, inventory management and logistics network design helps increase the efficiency and resiliency of client supply chains.  

“In today’s market, it’s more critical than ever to use every lever available to streamline operations, reduce costs, and achieve sustainable margin growth,” said Paul Gurizzian, Ducker Carlisle CEO. “Bringing our pricing, strategy and operations expertise to our Paris office will make it easier for European clients and global organizations with a European presence to leverage our decades of industry-specific experience to meet the business challenges they face every day.”

About Ducker Carlisle
Ducker Carlisle is a global market research, strategy consulting and M&A advisory firm that helps many of the world’s largest companies and private equity firms optimize business performance and accelerate growth across complex markets. Founded in 1961 with offices across North America, Europe and Asia, the firm provides a unique continuum of services to deliver custom, industry-centric solutions enabling clients to maximize business results. For more information, visit Ducker CarlisleTwitter I LinkedIn 

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MGA Entertainment and Tap Tap Tales Launch New App L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life Featuring L.O.L. Surprise! Tweens™

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LOS ANGELES and BARCELONA, Spain, Nov. 26, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — MGA Entertainment (MGA), a global leader in toy and entertainment innovation, and Tap Tap Tales, a developer of educational apps for children, announce the launch of their new app, L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life. In this engaging app, players explore the vibrant Boardwalk City, joining their favorite L.O.L. Surprise! Tweens™ and Tots in interactive activities.

“The launch of L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life marks a significant milestone in our mission to provide safe and enriching digital experiences for kids”, said Xavier Prats from Tap Tap Tales. This project represents a close collaboration with MGA to bring the world of L.O.L. Surprise!™ into an app where players express creativity and engage in fun challenges.

In L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life, children can:

Train with Ali Dance at the Skate Park, perfecting skate tricks and dance routines.Design posters for the Skate Festival with Emma Emo.Practice basketball tricks with Hoops Cutie at the beachside court.Follow TikTok-inspired choreography with Fancy Gurl on the Dance Stage.Decorate boardwalk locations in Glitter City with items earned through gameplay.Collect over 40 L.O.L. Surprise!™ characters and pets while unlocking surprises in mini-games.

Since its debut, L.O.L. Surprise! has captured the hearts of children worldwide. With L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life, Tap Tap Tales and MGA aim to foster creativity and teamwork within a safe digital environment.

L.O.L. Surprise!™ Boardwalk Life is now available for download on:

Google Play (https://bit.ly/3YBh6ru)Apple Store (https://apple.co/3YOTxLQ)Amazon Store (https://amzn.to/3Cwrnh8)

About MGA Entertainment

MGA Entertainment is one of the largest privately held toy and entertainment companies in the world, known for its commitment to creativity, quality, and innovation. The MGA family includes brands such as L.O.L. Surprise!™, Little Tikes®, Rainbow High™, Bratz®, and more.

About Tap Tap Tales

Founded in 2014, Tap Tap Tales creates high-quality educational apps featuring beloved characters. With over 30 published apps, Tap Tap Tales is a key player in the development of safe, engaging children’s apps.

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