➀ PDF Solutions to host AI Executive Conference focusing on AI in semiconductor design and manufacturing; ➁ Featuring keynotes, presentations, and panels from industry leaders; ➂ Discussing AI deployment, digital transformation, and use cases.

➀ The rise of 2.5D and 3D multi-die design in mainstream applications; ➁ Comprehensive design flows provided by Synopsys and Ansys for multi-die projects; ➂ Expert insights from Marc Swinnen and Keith Lanier on technical knowledge and engaging presentation.

➀ OpenLight is the first open silicon photonics platform with integrated lasers; ➁ Solves challenges in design, manufacturing, and deployment of silicon photonics; ➂ Strongest application areas include data centers, AI/ML, and HPC; ➃ Focuses on scalability and efficiency for photonic components; ➄ Differentiates by enabling direct integration of active components into silicon; ➅ Developing advanced PICs and expanding portfolio with 1.6Tb products.

1. AI PCs require more memory and storage due to intensive AI workloads; 2. There is no standard specification or reference architecture for AI PCs; 3. The hardware for AI PCs is currently ahead of the software, necessitating short-term upgrades.

1. Marvell introduces Structera brand CXL 2.0 memory expansion and acceleration products with DDR4 DRAM recycling capability. 2. The products enable terabytes of memory to be added to general-purpose servers and address high-capacity memory applications. 3. Structera A 2504 and X 2404/X 2504 products support inline LZ4 compression/decompression and AES-XS 256-bit encryption.

1. The effectiveness of generative AI services depends on the quality of data and the supporting platform. 2. Techniques like retrieval-augmented generation (RAG) and vector databases are crucial for enhancing AI performance. 3. Synthetic data and data lakehouses are emerging as key components for AI development and management.

1. VAST Data partners with Vapor IO to provide global AI data storage. 2. Vapor IO's Kinetic Edge combines colocation with software-defined interconnection. 3. Zero Gap AI platform offers private 5G and GPU-based micro-clouds for hyperlocal AI services.

1. SK hynix reported a 125% annual increase in revenue for Q2 2024, driven by high demand for HBM memory in AI applications. 2. The company plans to mass-produce 12-layer HBM3e products and launch 32 Gb DDR5 DRAM for servers. 3. SK hynix is expanding its production capacity with new fabs and aims to solidify its position in the AI memory market.

1. The importance of data management in AI and GenAI systems is highlighted. 2. Many organizations lack a coherent data management strategy, leading to difficulties in accessing and utilizing data. 3. The concept of a data lakehouse is introduced as a solution to manage and utilize data more effectively for AI applications.

1. Dell has improved query speeds in its data lakehouse by up to 5x for the top 20% of queries using Starburst Warp Speed technology. 2. The data lakehouse now supports more connectors, including a Neo4j graph database connector and an improved Snowflake parallel connector. 3. Dell has enhanced monitoring and security features, including end-to-end encryption and automated health checks.

1. Seagate's Q4 2024 revenue increased by 18% to $1.89 billion, marking a turnaround from seven quarters of decline. 2. The company's HAMR technology is expected to be qualified by cloud hyperscalers in Q1 2025. 3. Seagate plans to focus on product transitions rather than expanding manufacturing capacity to drive higher shipped capacity numbers.

1. Micron introduces the 9550 datacenter SSD, utilizing PCIe gen 5×4 and 232-layer NAND. 2. The SSD is available in three formats: E1.S, E3.S, and U.2, designed for high performance in cloud and enterprise environments. 3. The 9550 offers significant performance improvements over its predecessors, with faster IOPS and bandwidth, and is more power-efficient in AI workloads.

1. SingleStore claims its Pro Max database eliminates the need for specialized vector databases and knowledge graphs for GenAI applications; 2. The company supports high-throughput ingest, ACID transactions, low-latency analytics, and storage of structured, semi-structured, and unstructured data; 3. SingleStore believes in a single, real-time data platform for optimal performance in AI and analytics.

1. Pure Storage’s Portworx leads in Kubernetes data storage according to GigaOm; 2. Portworx is recognized for its innovation and enterprise-grade features; 3. GigaOm places Portworx in the Leaders’ section, ahead of other suppliers.

1. Panzura acquires Moonwalk for its hybrid cloud data management technology. 2. The acquisition aims to enhance data visibility and AI readiness for customers. 3. Panzura plans to integrate Gen AI capabilities to improve data analysis and response.

1. Acronis rebrands its product to Acronis True Image with enhanced performance and cybersecurity features. 2. BSI publishes new guidelines for data sharing in smart cities. 3. CloudCasa by Catalogic partners with IONOS Cloud for enhanced Kubernetes data protection. 4. FCIA hosts a webinar on Fibre Channel Data Center Interconnects. 5. Nyriad completes the sale of its assets and is winding down operations. 6. Red Hat releases OpenShift 4.16 with new features for disaster recovery and virtualization monitoring. 7. Red Hat's State of Kubernetes Report highlights security concerns and incidents. 8. SQream announces linear scalability results for its GPU-accelerated SQL engine. 9. Teradata integrates DataRobot AI Platform with VantageCloud for enhanced AI capabilities. 10. TrendForce Japan reveals NAND supplier market share for Q1 2024. 11. VergeIO launches a new VAR program for datacenter virtualization. 12. Nvidia unveils a reference architecture for AI cloud providers. 13. YMTC sues Micron for patent infringement.

1. Nutanix's growth is driven by hybrid cloud adoption and generative AI; 2. The company supports Nvidia's GPU Direct data feed protocol; 3. Nutanix aims to provide a unified management plane for Kubernetes across on-premises and public cloud environments.

1. Illumex emphasizes the need for knowledge graphs to improve chatbot accuracy beyond retrieval augmented generation (RAG). 2. The startup aims to integrate structured data from relational databases into AI large language models (LLMs) using its General Semantic Fabric (GSF). 3. Illumex's approach includes creating specific connectors between its knowledge graphs and LLMs to enhance response accuracy and relevance.

1. Belgian data quality startup Soda has raised $14 million to expand in North America. 2. The company develops software and cloud services for continuous data monitoring and validation. 3. Soda plans to use the investment to enhance its global team and expand its New York City headquarters.

1. Northern Data Group will launch Europe's first cloud service using Nvidia's H200 GPUs. 2. The service will be provided by Taiga Cloud in datacenters, powered by renewable energy. 3. The deployment aims to enhance high-performance computing solutions and support AI and ML innovation.