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Data Intelligence Platform for Nation Scale AI Factories (Presented by DDN)
DDN· 2025-11-25 20:54
As you probably know, AI is already redefining the world economy from financial services to healthcare to automotive, energy, manufacturing, public sector. We are really starting to see great new AI applications come and this is all in partnerships with Nvidia, our great partner who has been pushing us on the envelope of innovation. So what we are talking about here is yes we've been here for many years 27 years in fact but the last 10 years has been amazing in 2015 almost 10 years ago we were supercharging ...
VEON’s QazCode and MeetKai Sign Agreement to Power National LLM Training and Local-Language Agentic Services Across VEON Markets
Globenewswire· 2025-11-25 16:15
Core Insights - VEON Ltd. has entered a strategic cooperation agreement with MeetKai to develop next-generation large language models for local-language AI services across its operating markets [1][2][3] Group 1: Partnership Details - The partnership aims to create nationally governed AI capabilities that are culturally fluent and securely operated within each country's borders [2] - MeetKai's Sovereign AI platform will provide a customizable national AI stack, allowing countries to govern the training, hosting, and deployment of AI models [2][3] - The collaboration will enable VEON to offer AI digital services to over 150 million customers in Kazakhstan, Uzbekistan, Ukraine, Pakistan, and Bangladesh [3] Group 2: AI Service Applications - The new AI services will span various sectors, including education, healthcare, agritech, public services, and enterprise productivity [3] - AI agents similar to QazCode's Aventa will be developed to operate across multiple languages and cater to local community needs [3][4] Group 3: Company Backgrounds - QazCode is recognized for its leadership in developing large language models for under-resourced languages and has previously launched the first Kazakh large language model, KazLLM [5] - MeetKai specializes in post-training optimization and local-language reasoning models, providing a platform for governments and enterprises to build sovereign AI ecosystems [6] - VEON serves nearly 150 million connectivity users and 140 million digital users across five countries, focusing on technology-driven services that promote economic growth [8]
Nvidia: The Next Growth Frontier Is Sovereign AI (NASDAQ:NVDA)
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-25 13:56
Nvidia ( NVDA ) beat analyst expectations for its third fiscal quarter on Wednesday after the market closed, fueling new enthusiasm in a sector that has recently been plagued by falling investor optimism. Nvidia submitted a very strongAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of NVDA, AMD, CRWV either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seek ...
Nvidia: The Next Growth Frontier Is Sovereign AI
Seeking Alpha· 2025-11-25 13:56
Nvidia ( NVDA ) beat analyst expectations for its third fiscal quarter on Wednesday after the market closed, fueling new enthusiasm in a sector that has recently been plagued by falling investor optimism. Nvidia submitted a very strongAnalyst’s Disclosure:I/we have a beneficial long position in the shares of NVDA, AMD, CRWV either through stock ownership, options, or other derivatives. I wrote this article myself, and it expresses my own opinions. I am not receiving compensation for it (other than from Seek ...
VEON's QazCode Partners with MeetKai to Power AI Digital Services Expansion Across Group
Prnewswire· 2025-11-25 11:00
Accessibility StatementSkip Navigation DOHA, Qatar and ALMATY, Kazakhstan and LOS ANGELES, Nov. 25, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- VEON Ltd. (Nasdaq: VEON), a global digital operator ("VEON" or, together with its subsidiaries, "VEON Group"), announces that its software company QazCode has signed a cooperation agreement with the sovereign AI firm MeetKai for the development and training of language models for new AI-based digital products across VEON Group. Continue Reading The partnership covers the development an ...
Why Data Wins: DDN on Intelligent Infrastructure for Training & Inference
DDN· 2025-11-24 22:55
My name is Pre Mela. I am the senior director of international marketing at data direct networks DDN. And here with me is a pioneer of our ages, one of the pioneers of AI infrastructure, Paul Block, who is the president and co-founder of DDN.I'm looking forward to having this conversation with him on all things related to AI infrastructure. Hello Paul, how are you. >> Good Prem, good to be in Dubai.>> So Paul, let's start with the origin story of DDN. Can you tell us about the origin story and can you also ...
At the Beyond Artificial Data Summit, Alex Bouzari dropped three big DDN moves for AI at scale
DDN· 2025-11-19 21:52
So three product announcements today. Ddian core which is combining our Exa and Infinia together in order to provide a unified cohesive platform that lowers the cost per token, lowers the cost and the footprint of power and the data center, accelerates checkpointing and lowers the cost to ingest while keeping the GPU utilization at 99%. That's number one.Number two, AI fasttrack, which accelerates AI adoption. What we've seen over and over from organizations is yes, we want AI. Yes, we see the benefits of A ...
Elon Musk's xAI will be first customer for Nvidia-backed data center in Saudi Arabia
CNBC· 2025-11-19 21:35
Core Insights - Nvidia and xAI are collaborating on a large data center in Saudi Arabia, with xAI being the first customer for the facility equipped with Nvidia chips [1][2] - The data center project is part of a broader partnership initiated in May, where Nvidia agreed to supply chips to Saudi Arabia's Humain, which is backed by the Saudi Public Investment Fund [2][3] - Nvidia's CEO Jensen Huang emphasized the significance of "sovereign AI," indicating a growing need for nations to establish their own AI data centers for national security and cultural preservation [3] Company Developments - Humain, launched earlier this year, will utilize approximately 600,000 Nvidia graphics processing units (GPUs) and is expected to require 500 megawatts of power [2][3] - Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) and Qualcomm will also supply chips and AI systems to Humain, with AMD's chips projected to require up to 1 gigawatt of power by 2030 [6] - Qualcomm will provide its new data center chips, the AI200 and AI250, with a deployment of 200 megawatts planned for Humain [7] Market Implications - The data center represents a significant opportunity for Nvidia to expand its market beyond traditional hyperscalers, tapping into the emerging demand for AI infrastructure [3] - The collaboration highlights the increasing importance of AI technology in national strategies, as countries seek to secure their technological capabilities [3][4]
Is Innodata Becoming a Critical Data Partner for Big Tech AI?
ZACKS· 2025-11-19 17:31
Key Takeaways Innodata reported record Q3 2025 revenues of $62.6M, up 20% year over year with 26% adjusted EBITDA margins.Six of INOD's eight Big Tech clients are set to grow in 2026, with five new major partnerships underway.INOD is gaining early traction in sovereign AI, federal deployment, and enterprise generative AI programs.Innodata’s (INOD) rapid evolution from a niche data-services provider to a core infrastructure player in the generative AI ecosystem is increasingly evident in its latest results a ...
We can’t let Canada’s AI moment slip away
The Globe And Mail· 2025-11-13 09:00
Core Insights - Canada is at a pivotal moment for AI adoption, which could significantly transform work, life, and connectivity [2] - The federal government aims to build the strongest economy in the G7, emphasizing the necessity of AI for achieving competitiveness and productivity [3] - Sovereign AI is essential for maintaining control over data and governance, ensuring that Canada does not rely on external entities [3][4] Infrastructure Development - Canada requires purpose-built AI data centers connected to high-speed networks to support enterprise-level operations [7] - These data centers must adhere to sovereign standards to ensure Canadian workloads remain under local jurisdiction [7] Ecosystem and Collaboration - Canadian AI institutes and research hubs are crucial for fostering innovation and must integrate with industrial players to enhance AI leadership [8] - Collaboration between established enterprises and startups is vital for commercializing AI solutions within Canada [10] Deployment and Practical Application - The focus should shift from theoretical algorithms to practical AI applications across various sectors, including manufacturing and public services [9] - There is a need for an integrated technology supply chain that transforms data into actionable business outcomes, driving economic impact [11] Call to Action - If Canada acts decisively, it can lead in the AI economy and ensure that the benefits of AI remain within the country [12]