Part 1 of CRN’s Big Data 100 takes a look at the vendors solution providers should know in the data analytics and business intelligence space. Analytical Approach Data analytics, business intelligence and data visualization software is the top layer of the big data technology stack. These are the tools that everyone from everyday business users…
Can businesses run AI systems without big data infrastructure? Most enterprise AI systems require scalable data processing environments. AI models need large datasets for training, monitoring, and prediction workflows. Big data platforms help organizations move and process this information efficiently. Can real-time analytics improve cybersecurity operations? Cybersecurity systems analyze network activity continuously to detect unusual…
Leaders of the California State University system, the CSU, want it to become the nation’s first artificial intelligence-powered institution of its kind. It entered into a $17 million no-bid contract with OpenAI last year to provide students, faculty and staff with a new resource: ChatGPT Edu — a version of the popular generative AI chatbot…
Faysal Bank Limited (FBL), Pakistan’s Best Islamic Bank has secured multiple accolades at the Global Islamic Finance Innovation Awards 2026, hosted by The Digital Banker, reinforcing its position as a leading Islamic Bank on the global stage. Competing with institutions from across international markets, the Bank’s success highlights Pakistan’s growing presence in the global Islamic…
The Big Four accounting firms posted more job adverts for AI specialists than auditors last year in a sign of how the technology is reshaping professional services firms. Roles requiring AI skills made up almost 7 per cent of job postings by Deloitte, EY, KPMG and PwC in English-speaking countries in 2025, an FT analysis…
For the first time since the AI race began, more American businesses are paying for Anthropic’s Claude than for OpenAI’s ChatGPT. Adoption of Anthropic rose 3.8% in April to 34.4% of businesses, according to the May 2026 release of the Ramp AI Index. OpenAI’s adoption fell 2.9% to 32.3%. Overall AI adoption among businesses rose…
Why is National Technology Day celebrated in India? National Technology Day is celebrated every year on May 11 to commemorate the success of the Pokhran-II nuclear tests conducted in 1998. The day recognizes India’s scientific achievements and honors the contribution of scientists, engineers, researchers, and innovators who continue to drive technological growth and national development….
Quick Read Nvidia (NVDA) publicly backed Adobe (ADBE) in a strategic partnership announced in March 2026 focused on accelerating Adobe Firefly models on Nvidia GPUs and building enterprise-grade creative AI agents within Adobe Creative Cloud. WPP (WPP) is also collaborating on this initiative to bring AI agents to scale across creative workflows, with Nvidia’s CEO…
Google has unveiled new generative AI features for its mapping and geospatial apps that are designed with enterprise users in mind. The new features, announced at Cloud Next in Las Vegas this week, add generative AI capabilities to Google’s mapping platform, giving it enhanced visual and data analytics powers. One of the new features, called…
Overview: Big Data Analytics enables organisations to convert complex datasets into insights that improve efficiency, innovation, and competitive advantage.From …
