ImageSource, Inc., the manufacturer of ILINX, the world's flexible process-improvement platform, is proud to announce the successful achievement of its annual goals, marked by a significant migration of customers to its ILINX Cloud solutions. The transition of clients to the ILINX Cloud signifies a pivotal moment in the company's journey toward enhancing efficiency, security, and accessibility for its valued customers. ImageSource, Inc. had a clear vision with its ILINX Cloud deployment goals: to empower organizations of all sizes to streamline their business processes, reduce costs, and adapt to the ever-evolving enterprise solution landscape. The ILINX Cloud, a cutting-edge cloud-based process improvement solution, offers a myriad of benefits, including:

1. **Scalability:** ILINX Cloud allows organizations to scale their ILINX platform usage as their needs grow. This ensures that businesses can adapt to changing circumstances without the hassle of extensive infrastructure changes.
2. **Enhanced Security:** ImageSource, Inc. recognizes the paramount importance of data security. The ILINX Cloud employs state-of-the-art security measures, including updated security patches and on-time product enhancements, to protect sensitive information and provide peace of mind to customer-partners across industries.
3. **Accessibility:** The ILINX Cloud is accessible from anywhere, anytime, facilitating remote work and collaboration, a feature that has become increasingly vital in today's global business landscape.
4. ** Efficiency:** By migrating to the ILINX Cloud, customer-partners can significantly reduce the costs associated with systems. This move saves money, frees up resources for other strategic initiatives, and reduces staffing burdens.

ImageSource, Inc.'s dedication to assisting customer-partners in maximizing their operational potential has led to the widespread customer adoption of the ILINX Cloud. The company's team of experts worked to ensure a seamless transition for each client, offering comprehensive support and guidance throughout the process.

"I am immensely proud of our team's hard work and dedication in helping our customer-partners move to  ILINX Cloud," said Terry Sutherland, CEO of ImageSource, Inc. "This achievement is a testament to our unwavering commitment to innovation and customer success. We remain dedicated to providing top-tier solutions that drive efficiency, security, and growth for our customer-partners."

Virtana, a leading provider of Artificial Intelligence (AI)-driven observability for hybrid-cloud infrastructure, today announced that it has been recognized by Gartner across eight recent reports related to infrastructure monitoring, AIOps, and digital transformation.

Virtana was named in Gartner's Cool Vendor² in Monitoring and Observability, six Gartner Hype Cycle³ reports, including Hype Cycle for Data Center Infrastructure, Hype Cycle for I&O Automation, Hype Cycle for I&O Digital Workplace Transformation, Hype Cycle for Infrastructure Platforms, Hype Cycle for ITSM, and Hype Cycle for Monitoring and Observability, and the Market Guide for IT Infrastructure Monitoring Tools.

"We believe being included in eight Gartner reports this year reinforces the value Virtana delivers for enterprises needing AI-driven actionable insights and robust observability across increasingly complex multi-vendor hybrid cloud environments," said Kash Shaikh, President and CEO of Virtana. "We believe this recognition reflects our innovative approach of leveraging open-source for telemetry data and AI and ML-driven analytics to predict customer issues, perform root cause analysis, and take automated actions to provide the best performance while optimizing capacity and cost across hybrid IT environments."

In the above-mentioned Gartner Cool Vendor in Monitoring and Observability report, Gartner notes an increase in "reliance on open standards for telemetry collection, support for agentless implementation, and use of adaptive ML algorithms to identify changes in Kubernetes and serverless workload behavior. These profiling and analysis mechanisms, coupled with recommended resolution actions, allow IT operations and SRE teams to manage complex environments efficiently."

Virtana leverages leading open-source monitoring tools for metrics, logs, traces, flows, and configuration data, freeing customers from costly proprietary lock-ins. Virtana applies artificial intelligence (AI) to seamlessly analyze massive amounts of telemetry across the full infrastructure stack - from application code to containers to virtual machines to storage arrays, reducing the complexity of monitoring global estates.

The Virtana platform incorporates unique capabilities like dependency mapping and various AI methodologies to automatically detect anomalies, identify root cause, and drive intelligent remediation in real-time, reducing MTTR by over 95%. Customers also benefit from having an end-to-end view into their hybrid-infrastructure performance, ensuring critical applications meet SLAs while optimizing efficiency and cost.

"AI and ML have always been a core element of the Virtana Platform," says Jon Cyr, VP of Product Management at Virtana. "With the recent advancements in Generative AI (GenAI), Virtana is well positioned to and is already taking advantage of GenAI to help our customers get the right information to the right person faster. Ultimately, our goal is to get IT leaders out of the business of responding to tickets and alerts so they can focus on growing their business and driving value for their customers."

With its observability platform powered by both AI and human expertise, Virtana leverages open-source standards such as OpenTelemetry (OTEL) and open-source tools such as Prometheus and Loki to enable enterprises to deliver exceptional digital experiences, accelerate innovation, and maximize the return on infrastructure and cloud investments. The company's innovative approach has disrupted the market and made it a leader in multiple Gartner reports tracking the infrastructure monitoring and AIOps spaces.

Plintron today announced that its IoT Connectivity Management Platform (I-CMP) has been selected as the winner of the 'IoT Platform of the Year' award in the 7^th annual Mobile Breakthrough Awards program conducted by Mobile Breakthrough, a leading independent market intelligence organization that recognizes the top companies, technologies and products in the global wireless and mobile market today.

Plintrons' IoT Connectivity Management Platform (I-CMP) consists of a single dashboard in which users can view deployments and manage their IoT inventory & lifecycle management including activations, suspension, and ability to fire APIs from existing applications. The solution is compatible with GSMA and regulatory requirements, and is agnostic to SIM form-factors or type of network. Plintron's platform also provides white-labelled branding for MVNOs and is built to support multi-layer organization.

"We developed our breakthrough I-CMP based on customer feedback, especially from the Automotive, Logistics, Manufacturing, and other verticals in order to find a solution for the challenges being faced by customers," said Subhashree Radhakrishnan, Vice Chairman and Co-founder, Plintron. "We're thrilled to receive this award from Mobile Breakthrough which solidifies our commitment to innovation and reliability in the IoT Connectivity space. We'll continue to develop solutions to help our customers gain more control and flexibility over their IoT networks."

"Plintron I-CMP is a simple, smart and secure solution that's easy to use and aids customers in faster adoption of IoT. It controls operating costs, improves customer experience, and generates new revenue streams for various industry domains," stated Steve Johansson, Managing Director, Mobile Breakthrough. "Plintron I-CMP is our choice for 'IoT Platform of the Year' given its ability to offer users complete control over their devices, connections, and data all in one place, easily and intuitively."

The CRN Triple Crown is an Award in Recognition of Exceptional IT Market Leadership

Converge Technology Solutions Corp. ("Converge" or "the Company") a services-led, software-enabled, IT & Cloud Solutions provider, is pleased to announce that CRN, a brand of The Channel Company, has named Converge as a 2023 Triple Crown Award winner. This is Converge's second year on the list.

For ten consecutive years, the Triple Crown Award has accredited unparalleled performance from top solution providers in North America based on revenue, growth, and technical expertise within the IT channel.

The recipients of the CRN Triple Crown Award are recognized for their remarkable accomplishment of securing a position on three distinguished lists in the same year. These lists include the Solution Provider 500, which ranks the largest IT solution providers in North America based on revenue, the Fast Growth 150, which ranks the fastest-growing organizations in the channel, and the Tech Elite 250, which acknowledges the attainment of the highest-level certifications from leading vendors in the industry. While each list is a noteworthy achievement, being featured on all three in a single year is a testament to exceptional service and warrants special acknowledgement from the entire channel community.

Jennifer Follett, Vice President, U.S. Content, Executive Editor, CRN, at The Channel Company, expressed his excitement and congratulations to the top solution providers who have achieved the prestigious Triple Crown Award. "These providers have not only demonstrated exceptional revenue growth in North America but have also surpassed many other channel organizations in terms of their progress. They have successfully maintained and enhanced their technical skills, resulting in the highest level of service in the IT channel." Follett emphasized that "this award represents the pinnacle of honor, recognizing truly extraordinary solution providers who consistently exceed expectations in their contributions to the channel and the industry's future through their unwavering dedication and expertise."

"Converge is proud to once again be given the CRN Triple Crown Award," stated Greg Berard, Global CEO and President of Converge. "We were honored to have been named to the Solution Provider 500, Fast Growth 150, Tech Elite 250, and Managed Service Provider 500 lists earlier this year, and being awarded the Triple Crown rounds out all of the exceptional work of the Converge team and is a testament to the deep technical expertise and solutions we build with our clients."

Flowfinity, a trailblazer in no-code application development, is redefining how business analysts can overcome internal resistance to new software solutions. Their award-winning platform, designed with a process improvement mindset, acts as a powerful catalyst to drive digital transformation in the enterprise by empowering business users to deliver innovative applications with less strain on overtaxed IT resources.

Digital transformation is the key to competitive advantage, yet process improvers often struggle to deliver new business solutions due to resistance to change. Flowfinity experts are now sharing their strategies to turn apprehension into enthusiasm for new solutions. By understanding the psychology behind resistance, you can help users and leaders overcome their fears and build a culture of adaptability that fosters innovation. 

"We want business analysts to understand that Flowfinity is not just another tool; it's a transformative framework that encourages a cultural shift towards adaptability and continuous improvement," remarks Alex Puttonen, Director of Marketing. "By alleviating concerns regarding disruption, complexity, and cost, businesses can embrace change with reduced risks and increased confidence, all while empowering employees to be drivers of innovation."

The no-code platform leader encourages organizations to transcend the traditional confines of procedural software development and champion a culture where people and technology converge to amplify operational efficiency and unlock a realm of limitless possibilities. 

Flowfinity invites process improvers and business leaders to explore the profound impact of their no-code platform in driving successful digital transformations. Discover how adopting Flowfinity can redefine your organizational landscape, turning challenges into opportunities for innovation and growth. 

Awarded Product of the Year at the Industry DevOps Awards 2023, London

Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services leader, is revolutionizing the telecommunications industry with its Neuron Autonomous Network Platform. This groundbreaking solution powers the deployment and operation of the world's largest and most advanced 4G/5G and fixed networks, empowering operators to build business intent-driven networks.

The NEURON platform, comprising NEURON Telco Cloud and NEURON Dark NOC, extends DevOps principles and the power of AI/ML to construct autonomous cloud-native networks for operators. NEURON Telco Cloud streamlines the lifecycle management of network elements, while NEURON Dark NOC automates network operations.

The NEURON Autonomous Network Platform has been successfully deployed globally in multiple data centers, 10000+ VNFs / CNFs serving millions of subscribers.

NEURON seamlessly integrates with existing IT systems, legacy systems, and Operational Support Systems/Business Support Systems (OSS/BSS) while creating secure domain-isolated networks. This multi-domain, multi-cloud transformed network is open, easy to manage, and significantly lowers operational expenditures (OPEX).

These deployments have been tailor-made to address each customer's unique needs, pain points, and infrastructure requirements, ensuring optimal performance and efficiency across network architecture and brownfield systems. Tata Elxsi takes end-to-end program ownership, from commissioning to rollout, delivering a comprehensive solution to operators.

"Our NEURON Autonomous Network Platform represents a major milestone in the telecom industry, aligning with Tata Elxsi's vision of driving innovation and shaping the future of connectivity. It empowers operators to effectively deploy and operate the world's largest 4G/5G networks while embracing the transformative power of automation and Artificial Intelligence (AI). By leveraging this groundbreaking solution, operators can significantly lower operational costs and deliver seamless, high-quality services at speed to their customers," said R. Rajagopalan, CTO at Tata Elxsi.

NEURON further supports operators in Private 5G deployments, facilitating the seamless delivery of use cases across various industries, including Connected and Software Defined Vehicles, Connected Healthcare, Smart Cities, and Smart Factories.

"As NEURON evolves, we collaborate with open-source and standardization organizations to enhance the convergence of IT and networking. Partnering with leading vendors, we develop standardized testing approaches to promote innovation and seamless integration. This, coupled with our support for Gen AI and Digital Twins within NEURON, empowers operators to embrace cloud-friendly practices and explore new avenues for revenue generation,'' said B. Ramesh Ramanathan, Principal Architect at Tata Elxsi and OSM TSC member ETSI Rapporteur.

The Neuron platform is showcased at the Tata Elxsi booth No. 2.80, Hall 2 at the Indian Mobile Congress (IMC) in New Delhi, India, along with tailored solutions for Private 5G across Connected Cars, Smart Factories, Connected Healthcare and Smart Infrastructure.

Rokt, the leading ecommerce technology company using machine learning to make transactions more relevant to each shopper, today announced its partnership with Redbubble, the global online marketplace where independent artists sell print-on-demand products to their customers worldwide. Through the partnership, currently live across 8 regions including US, AU, NZ, CA, UK, FR, DE & ES, Redbubble will unlock new revenue opportunities during the transaction moment on their ecommerce site.

Rokt's advanced AI technology will help optimise post-purchase offers on the marketplace and create relevant customer experiences for each customer, ultimately driving positive customer engagement, brand loyalty and an additional revenue stream for the brand.

Since launching with Rokt, the Redbubble marketplace has seen significant incremental revenue, generating nearly $500k in revenue to date, across millions of transactions.

"We are thrilled to partner with Redbubble in their mission to unlock new revenue streams and optimise customer experiences," said Craig Galvin, Chief Revenue Officer of Rokt. "Rokt's advanced e-commerce technology powered by AI, combined with Redbubble's vibrant marketplace, creates a powerful synergy to deliver innovative solutions and further accelerate their growth."

"We are very pleased to join forces with Rokt and deliver a relevant shopping journey," said Rebecca Zarate, Chief Marketing Officer of Redbubble. "By harnessing Rokt's cutting-edge AI technology, we are able to provide our users with highly tailored recommendations and a personalised experience, reinforcing our dedication to offering the best possible experience for artists and their customers."

Rokt's collaboration with Redbubble is just one example of the expanding roster of global ecommerce partners they are working with, such as Lyft, Gopuff, ASOS, Mercari and others. Collectively, these partnerships provide advertisers with a valuable chance to enhance their competitive advantage by targeting and engaging with a fresh set of online shoppers who are actively making purchases.

Among the various possibilities offered by cloud computing is the adoption of hybrid environments, mixing public cloud and private cloud services, with on-premises infrastructure. uni.cloud , a cloud service provider company, highlights that in this hybrid cloud architecture , all resources work independently, but in an orchestrated way, supporting the organization's demands.

A characteristic of the hybrid cloud is that it consolidates IT resources and facilitates the migration of workloads between different environments. In other words, it is possible to move data and applications from one cloud to another. Furthermore, despite encompassing different services, management is unified, using a single tool and interface.

For experts, the hybrid cloud can solve different demands of organizations.

"In a hybrid cloud structure, the organization gains a flexible and agile cloud computing environment. And a great advantage is the possibility of making assertive adaptations according to business needs", highlights Arley Brogiato, CEO of uni.cloud, cloud service provider company.

For example, during a peak in demand, the organization can direct extra loads to the public cloud, quickly and scalably, without touching the on-premises infrastructure.

Likewise, it is also possible to choose where to store  certain data and applications based on criteria such as compliance, privacy, risk mitigation, ease of data recovery , cost optimization and how critical the workload is.

In practice, the company gains granular control, with security, scalability and redundancy benefits.

Why Enterprises Adopt a Hybrid Cloud Infrastructure

The adoption of cloud computing  is growing year by year. According to research by FGV (Fundação Getúlio Vargas), 42% of data processing in companies is already carried out in the cloud, and this percentage is expected to exceed 50% in the next two years.

In this context, adopting a hybrid cloud can be both a calculated strategy and a natural path to migrating to the cloud.

Some organizations start by migrating part of their workloads to the cloud, but keeping others in the data center for reasons such as cost, logistics or even business culture.

See some of the factors that lead companies to adopt a hybrid cloud:

• Minimize risks, with the possibility of keeping sensitive data and applications in a more controlled environment, such as a private cloud;
• Reduce costs by starting the migration to the cloud without having to change the entire local infrastructure;
• Meet seasonal variations in demand for computing and storage resources.

One point to note is that defining the hybrid cloud architecture is challenging, as is managing multiple clouds and an on-premises environment. An assessment is needed to define the best structure for each workload considering factors such as security, efficiency and cost.

Therefore, whatever the company chooses, the journey to the cloud must always be accompanied by a trusted partner.

"Every cloud strategy needs to be well worked out, and the ideal partner will understand and meet the organization's needs so that the process can flow without headaches", reinforces Brogiato.

He highlights that uni.cloud, as a Cloud Services Provider, has a specialized network of partners  who work precisely in the implementation of cloud services.