While many of the jobs will be in warehouses, Amazon said the company will be looking for engineers and software developers in such areas as cloud computing and machine learning. “Innovation is one of our guiding principles at Amazon, and it’s created hundreds of thousands of American jobs,” said Jeff Bezos, Amazon founder and CEO, in a statement .
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Amazon says it will create 100,000 jobs in U.S. by 2018
Amazon says it will create 100,000 jobs in U.S. by 2018 The full-time positions will also provide full benefits, says the tech giant. Check out this story on demingheadlight.com: http://usat.ly/2io33Tb Amazon will create 100,000 full-time jobs in the United States with full benefits over the next 18 months, the tech giant announced in a statement Thursday.
Amazon Expects To Add 100,000 New Jobs By 2018
Amazon.com on Thursday said it would expand its full-time U.S.-based workforce to 280,000 by mid-2018, from 180,000 last year. Over the past five years, Amazon says it’s created more than 150,000 jobs in the U.S., growing its workforce from 30,000 in 2011.
Cerri.com AG Shortlisted for 2016-17 Cloud Awards Program
Cerri.com AG is a finalist in the 2016-2017 Cloud Awards Program in the category of Best Project Management Cloud Service for their flagship project management software , Genius Project. Now entering its seventh year, the cloud computing awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in the rapid-growth cloud computing market.
Inspur Joins Open Compute Project As Platinum Member
OCP was initiated by Facebook in 2011 with the mission to design and enable the delivery of the most efficient server, storage and data center hardware designs for scalable computing — reducing the environmental impact of data centers. Since then, OCP has been consistently innovating around open source contributions for networking, servers, storage and Open Rack.
AWS moves into IT training and job placement with re:Start, a UK cloud skills program
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China’s EasyStack Raises $50M for OpenStack
EasyStack, a start-up based in Beijing, announced that it closed US$50 million in Series C funding for its OpenStack cloud enterprise solutions. EasyStack, which claims to be the leading OpenStack cloud platform and service provider in Asia-Pacific, was founded in February 2014 by the core team of IBM China R&D Center.
Data Sovereignty in the wake of Brexit – the major derailers?
Simon Scarrott looks at data sovereignty following the Brexit vote, arguing that it is vital for businesses to have a solid understanding of both sovereignty and data security. Cloud computing and big data are arguably the two biggest challenges that modern day companies face.
Greenpeace calls out AWS on renewable energy targets
A new report from Greepeace has cast doubt over Amazon Web Services goal to become solely reliant upon renewable power. The cloud giant has set goals of being powered by 50% renewable energy by the end of this year, but Greenpeace says that an increase in data centre construction in Virginia will play a role in making goals like that, and the 100% goal, elusive.
#BizTrends2017: Embracing a changing digital world in 2017
Even though the past year has seen the strengthening of several ‘traditional’ technology trends such as cloud computing, big data, and predictive analytics, the likes of virtual and augmented reality and conversations as a platform (better known as chatbots) are already attracting interest for 2017.
Shamoon returns with malware in hand to wipe hard drives, nuke virtual machines
Researcher Robert Falcone of the Palo Alto Networks said on Monday that the Shamoon attack campaign has returned again to cause even more headaches than before. The campaign was first conducted in 2012 against an organization in Saudi Arabia while the second didn’t take place until 2016.
Prinova’s Messagepoint Named Cloud Awards Finalist
Jan. 10, 2017 – TORONTO – Prinova Corp ., a leader in developing and delivering innovative software and services within the Customer Communications Management market, announces that for the second year its award-winning Messagepoint , a hybrid cloud-based content management platform, is a finalist in the 2016-2017 Cloud Awards Program, in the Best Hybrid Cloud Solution category. The international cloud computing awards program celebrates excellence and innovation in the rapid-growth cloud computing market.
SKT to collaborate with US chipmaker Nvidia on autonomous cars
South Korea’s leading mobile carrier SK Telecom said Tuesday it has agreed to collaborate with leading US-based graphic chip maker Nvidia for the development of new platform technologies for autonomous vehicles. “We will merge Nvidia’s autonomous driving technology with SK Telecom’s ‘T Map’ navigation program and SK C&C’s cloud computing technology to develop our own self-driving platform technology,” a SKT spokesperson told The Korea Herald.
Arterys Receives FDA Clearance For The First Zero-Footprint Medical…
Arterys Cardio DLTM is the first technology to be cleared by the FDA that leverages cloud computing and deep learning in a clinical setting. Arterys Cardio DLTM provides automated, editable ventricle segmentations based on conventional cardiac MRI images that are as accurate as segmentations performed manually by experienced physicians.
Top 7 Vendors in the Global Data Center …
This research report also lists 20 other prominent vendors that are expected to impact the market during the forecast period. The global data center rack power distribution unit market is expected to be valued at USD 1.93 billion by 2021, growing at a CAGR of almost 7% through the forecast period.
IBM sets US patent record with cognitive computing, cloud and AI inventions
Inventions in AI, cloud and cyber security saw IBM best the likes of Samsung and Google to take the top patent spot in 2016. Pushes in AI, cognitive computing, cloud and cyber security saw IBM notch up 8,088 US patents, which works out to 22 patents per day in 2016.
Webinar: Recent Trends in Cloud Computing
Join MTUG online on January 18th at 11am for a discussion of trends in Cloud business tools for organizations like yours. Our speakers will walk us through the evolving definitions of cloud computing as well as discuss recent trends including but not limited to cold storage, SaaS, and IaaS.
Digital Transformation Market by Solution (Cloud Computing, Big Data, …
Digital Transformation Market by Solution , Service , Business Type, End User, Deployment type, Vertical, and Region – Global Forecast to 2021 “Increasing demand for internet of things and increased penetration of mobile devices and apps drives the digital transformation market” The digital transformation market size is estimated to grow from by 2021, at a Compound Annual Growth Rate of 18.7%. Companies are seeking ways to increase revenue and reduce expenses, as the global market competition continues to shrink profit margins.
Asia-Pacific Uninterruptible Power Supply (UPS) Systems Market, Forecast to 2021
The market is expected to reach just under by 2021. The growing prominence of cloud computing and data centers is driving the UPS system market.
Department of Labor Sues Google Over Compensation Data
An anonymous reader quotes a report from CNNMoney: The Department of Labor filed a lawsuit against Google on Wednesday to get the Internet company to turn over compensation data on its employees . The data request is part of a routine audit into Google’s equal opportunity hiring practices, which is required because of the company’s role as a federal contractor.
Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute Launches Science-as-a-Service and…
This has enabled the Institute to offer and more effectively manage scientific computing at scale, or “Science-as-a-Service,” to their own researchers and to biosciences start-ups co-located at a newly-opened research facility on the Wellcome Genome Campus. Based in Cambridge, England, the Wellcome Trust Sanger Institute is a global center of excellence for genomic discovery, and collaborates with start-ups, pharmaceutical enterprises, governments and other research centers.
Zunesis Doubles Down on Microsoft Cloud
Zunesis founder and CEO, Steve Shaffer isn’t mincing words when he talks about his company’s plans for cloud computing and where he plans to make his bets. “The cloud industry is highly fragmented, but ultimately the public cloud will be won through scale and operational excellence.
Intel acquires 15 percent ownership stake in mapping firm HERE
Intel will work with HERE and its consortium of automaker owners to design, test and deliver proof-of-concept architecture supporting real-time, high-definition map updates. Intel is acquiring a 15 percent ownership stake in mapping and location service provider HERE.
Announcing @Catchpoint “Silver Sponsor” of @CloudExpo | #SDN #DevOps
CON Events announced today that Catchpoint, a leading digital experience intelligence company, has been named “Silver Sponsor” of SYS-CON’s 20th International Cloud Expo A , which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Catchpoint Systems is a leading Digital Performance Analytics company that provides unparalleled insight into your customer-critical services to help you consistently deliver an amazing customer experience.
Fusion to Exhibit at @CloudExpo | @FusionConnectSM #IoT #SDN #AI #ML
CON Events announced today that Fusion, a leading provider of cloud services, will exhibit at SYS-CON’s 20th International Cloud Expo A , which will take place on June 6-8, 2017, at the Javits Center in New York City, NY. Fusion, a leading provider of integrated cloud solutions to small, medium and large businesses, is the industry’s single source for the cloud.
What is your open source New Year’s resolution?
Jason is passionate about using technology to make the world more open, from software development to bringing sunlight to local governments. He is particularly interested in data visualization/analysis, DIY/maker culture, simulations/modeling, geospatial technologies, and cloud computing, especially OpenStack.
IoT Ready to Light Up in 2017
Much work has been done in 2016 laying foundations for the Internet of Things. Next year, IoT needs many stories about deployments.
Bringing the Internet of Robotics to Life
KUKA Connect is a cloud-based software platform that securely leverages cloud computing technologies and big data analytics to provide customers maximum visibility into their connected robots. The Internet of Robotics – recently a vision of the future – now has a name: KUKA Connect.
Is your agency missing out on hosted voice benefits?
Cloud-based systems haven’t always been an easy sell in government. Burdened with heightened security requirements, budget constraints and limited staff, agencies have not been able to adopt cloud solutions at the same rate as their private-sector counterparts.
Data Center Security Market to Reach $17.84 Billion With 13.4% CAGR Forecast to 2022
PUNE, MAHARASHTRA, INDIA, December 23, 2016 / EINPresswire.com / — Data Center Security Industry Description According to Stratistics MRC, the Global Data Center Security market is expected to grow from $7.38 billion in 2015 to reach $17.84 billion by 2022 with a CAGR of 13.4%.Growing acceptance of virtualization and cloud computing, raising global cyber attacks, and increasing data traffic are the major factors fueling the market growth. In addition, technological advancements in data security is the key factor contributing the market growth.
Cloud Infrastructure Manage Tools Market Set to Grow Exponentially by 2024
Cloud infrastructure manage tools includes software and technologies designed for operating and monitoring applications, data and services offered through the cloud. Cloud infrastructure manage tools assist cloud computing service providers to check cloud computing based resources are working efficiently and smoothly, interacting with users and other services.
Enterprise Network Managed Service Market to Register a Strong Growth by 2024
Managed services are essentials part of most of the enterprises. Managed services have many classification such as HR-activities and maintenance and support of entire IT infrastructure of a particular business organization.
Leading Service Providers Are Succeeding With Nutanix
Nutanix , a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced ongoing success of service providers globally with its Enterprise Cloud Platform. Nutanix solutions align with service providers’ business model including fast performance and linear scaling, 1-click operational simplicity and predictive analytics, and flexible purchasing options.
Press release distribution, EDGAR filing, XBRL, regulatory filings
The investme… IMPORTANT INVESTOR ALERT: Goldberg Law PC Announces an Investigation of Resource Capital Corp. and Advises Investors with Losses to Contact the Firm )–Goldberg Law PC, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, announces that it is investigating Resource Capital Corp. concerni… )–Willamette Valley Bank announced today that its Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.15 per share payable on January 17th. )–Nutanix , a leader in enterprise cloud computing, announced ongoing success of service providers globally with its Enterprise Cloud Platform.
Leading Service Providers Are Succeeding With Nutanix
Nutanix solutions align with service providers’ business model including fast performance and linear scaling, 1-click operational simplicity and predictive analytics, and flexible purchasing options. Service providers play an important role in delivering IT services in an increasingly competitive and dynamic market.
Brooks Brothers In Style As It Moves To Cloud
With operations depending on SAP HANA, Brooks Brothers management wanted a minimum of downtime in its move to AWS cloud. Clothing retailer Brooks Brothers is in the process of moving methodically to the cloud and is making use of different tools to get there.
What is Microsoft Azure and Who Is It For?
The informative article explains the breadth, depth and power of Microsoft Azure, the technology giant’s signature cloud services offering. Considering the confusion they have encountered among business leaders and IT professionals alike, eMazzanti’s cloud experts have assembled material from a variety of sources to paint a clearer picture of the broad collection cloud services known as Microsoft Azure.
Running containers, reducing complexity, and more OpenStack news
Jason is passionate about using technology to make the world more open, from software development to bringing sunlight to local governments. He is particularly interested in data visualization/analysis, DIY/maker culture, simulations/modeling, geospatial technologies, and cloud computing, especially OpenStack.
3 Reasons AMD Stock Could Fall After Gaining 280% in 2016
The company is still unprofitable, but investors are betting that AMD is on the verge of a historic turnaround. Polaris, AMD’s mainstream-oriented GPU, launched earlier this year, producing growth in the company’s core business after a long streak of disappointing results.
Microsoft’s market value tops $500 billion again after 17 years
Shares of the world’s biggest software company rose as much as 2.1 percent to $65.64, an all-time high, in early trading, valuing the company at $510.37 billion. The last time Microsoft was valued more was in March 2000, during the heyday of the dotcom era, when it had a market value of a little above $550 billion, according to Thomson Reuters data.