In this week’s real-time analytics news: Databricks and Vantiq introduced retail-specific offerings, AWS announced general availability of Hpc6a instances for tightly coupled HPC applications, and more.

Keeping up with news and developments in the real-time analytics market can be a daunting task. We want to help you by providing a summary of some of the things our staff encountered each week. Here are some news from this week:

Databrick announced the Databricks Lakehouse for Retail, an industry-specific data lakehouse for retailers and consumer goods (CG) customers. With Lakehouse for Retail from Databricks, data teams have a centralized data and AI platform designed to help solve the data challenges faced by retailers, partners and their suppliers.

Vaniq announced its Smart Retail Development Framework. Using the Vantiq platform, the new framework is a modular collection of application components leveraging AI and IoT to enable the development, deployment, and management of large-scale smart retail applications. ladder. The framework’s component library provides mix-and-match building blocks for advanced computing and digital systems to have a massive impact on how quickly retail brands are able to innovate in the physical environment of stores.

Amazon Web Services (AWS) announced the general availability of Amazon Elastic Compute Cloud (Amazon EC2) Hpc6a instances, a new instance type specifically designed for tightly coupled high-performance computing (HPC) workloads. Hpc6a instances, powered by 3rd Gen AMD EPYC processors, expand AWS’ portfolio of HPC compute options.

Define Tech Ltd., developers of the OpenStack-based LMX Cloud Platform, has partnered with SUSE to create an AI-optimized cloud infrastructure for large-scale Kubernetes-orchestrated workloads. The offering enables admin and DevOps teams to deploy Kubernetes workloads on LMX private cloud as well as public cloud platforms in a hybrid manner without the usual vendor lock-in that comes with proprietary Kubernetes managed services.

IBM announced the acquisition of Envizi, a provider of data and analytics software for environmental performance management. By using Envizi with IBM’s broader AI-based software, companies will be able to automate the feedback generated between their corporate environmental initiatives and the operational endpoints used in day-to-day business operations.

Quality announced that its Torque platform is now available for Microsoft Azure users on Azure Marketplace. Torque works by enabling DevOps practitioners to create a catalog of blueprints defined and configured to enterprise best practices, leveraging existing Infrastructure as Code scripts layered with data, services, and application requirements to deliver a complete environment. These plans are then available to developers through self-service through their existing CLI and IDE tools.

o9Solutions announced that it had joined the AWS Partner Network (APN). This collaboration makes it easier for companies to deploy o9’s full suite of cloud-native solutions and its integrated AI-powered planning and decision-making platform to leverage the breadth and depth of the cloud. Amazon Web Services (AWS).

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Enson announced the acquisition of ExperSolve, a mainframe modernization company. ExperSolve’s proprietary software toolchain converts COBOL and other mainframe programming languages ​​to modern languages ​​such as Java and C#, so applications can be migrated from the mainframe to private or public clouds. The addition of ExperSolve expands Ensono’s mainframe optimization and modernization services.

cobalt iron announced that it has received a patent on its cloud-based brokerage technology based on the analysis of data protection transactions. US Patent 11206306 describes new techniques that will be implemented in Cobalt Iron Compass, an enterprise SaaS backup platform.

Jitterbit announced the acquisition of PrimeApps. By combining Jitterbit’s API integrator with PrimeApps, the company will deliver an end-to-end platform that enables non-technical people to easily build and deploy professional apps with enterprise-grade functionality that can connect to any system, all via a low-code, custom design interface.

Aptiva announced a definitive agreement to acquire Wind River for $4.3 billion in cash. Aptiv sees Wind River’s cutting-edge computer software as a critical automotive platform over the next decade as cars come loaded with software such as self-driving capabilities and sophisticated infotainment systems.

Fractal announced the acquisition of Neal Analytics. Neal Analytics empowers Fractal’s AI engineering capabilities and cloud-focused offerings across Microsoft’s multi-cloud ecosystems and enables customers to scale AI and drive decisions; it also strengthens Fractal’s presence in the Pacific Northwest, Canada and India.

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