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. 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. 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. 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. DapuStor partners with Pliops to enhance NoSQL database performance using Pliops' XDP technology. 2. The partnership focuses on optimizing KVRocks, an open-source key-value store, for better performance and latency at petabyte levels. 3. DapuStor's R5101 SSD, combined with Pliops' XDP, shows significant improvements in random read and write IOPS, and reduces tail latency in mixed workloads.

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. 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. Spectra Logic and Cohesity integrate technologies to offer a comprehensive data protection and archival solution. 2. The solution uses Cohesity Data Cloud and Spectra Logic’s BlackPearl products for disk and tape. 3. It provides cyber protection, scalable storage from terabytes to exabytes, and secure data retention from days to decades.

1. Alcion joins Carnegie Mellon’s CyLab Venture Network. 2. Aston University sets new data transmission record using optical fiber. 3. Biomemory hires Dr. Dominique Loque as CSO. 4. Cirata proceeds with General Motors under a master license agreement. 5. Cloudera appoints Francisco Mateo-Sidron as SVP of sales for EMEA. 6. Druva makes a Gartner report available for download. 7. Fivetran partners with Intercom for centralized data management. 8. Hydrolix launches its Powered by Hydrolix Partner Program. 9. Huawei and Wuhan Xinxin collaborate on HBM chips. 10. Kioxia plans to file a preliminary IPO application. 11. Reltio appoints Mihir Shah to its advisory board. 12. Rubrik named Healthcare and Life Sciences 2024 Microsoft Partner of the Year. 13. Seagate reduces HAMR component requirements. 14. SK Group to invest $74.6 billion in AI memory chips. 15. Solidigm sets new world record for calculating π. 16. Swissbit introduces new DRAM-less SSD product families. 17. Teradata to offer VantageCloud Lake on Google Cloud.