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Kripa B November 23rd, 2024 9:03 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Invests USD 4 Billion More in Anthropic, Expands AI Partnership

Amazon has expanded its collaboration with artificial intelligence (AI) startup Anthropic, announcing an additional USD 4 billion investment that raises its total stake to USD 8 billion. The partnership designates Amazon Web Services (AWS) as Anthropic's primary cloud and training partner, focusing on the development and deployment of advanced AI systems. Furthermore, Anthropic will use AWS Trainium and Inferentia chips to train and deploy its future foundation models. Both companies... Read More

Kripa B November 13th, 2024 11:06 AM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Invests USD 110 Million to Boost AI Research with Free Access to Trainium Chips

Amazon's cloud computing division (AWS) announced on Tuesday that it will provide free computing power to researchers interested in using its custom artificial intelligence chips, aiming to compete with Nvidia's dominance in the field. Amazon has announced a USD 110 million investment in the Build on Trainium program, aimed at expanding AI research and training opportunities. Also Read: Comviva and AWS Partner to Offer Cloud-First, AI-Driven Solutions for Telecom Providers... Read More

Kripa B November 11th, 2024 10:14 PM 0 COMMENTS

Comviva and AWS Partner to Offer Cloud-First, AI-Driven Solutions for Telecom Providers

Customer experience and data monetisation solutions provider Comviva and Amazon's cloud unit, Amazon Web Services (AWS), announced a partnership on Monday to offer a next-generation software-as-a-service (SaaS) model to Communication Service Providers (CSPs). AWS will enable Comviva to build a cloud-first, artificial intelligence (AI)-driven strategy to achieve faster time to market and drive non-linear revenue growth, the company said. Also Read: Anthropic, Palantir, and AWS Partner to Bring Claude AI... Read More

Kripa B October 24th, 2024 10:42 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon One Medical Launches AI Tools to Support Doctors in Patient Care

Amazon One Medical this week launched AI (Artificial Intelligence) tools to help doctors refocus on patient care. The company said it is utilising AI technology to significantly reduce the administrative burden on physicians. Studies indicate that family physicians spend over 17 hours a week on administrative tasks, equivalent to two full workdays, which leads to increased provider burnout and shortages, Amazon said. Also Read: Amazon Introduces AI Shopping Guides to... Read More

Tanuja K July 14th, 2024 12:24 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon’s Project Kuiper Could Get Satcom License in India Soon: Report

Amazon's Project Kuiper is also seeking regulatory licenses for offering satellite communications (satcom) in India. Project Kuiper will compete against the likes of Bharti-backed Eutelsat OneWeb and Reliance Jio's satellite arm. According to a report from ET, Project Kuiper has already submitted all the necessary documents to the government. The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) is currently evaluating the documents submitted by an Amazon-owned company. Read More - Eutelsat OneWeb, What... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur May 14th, 2024 5:08 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Fire TV Stick 4K with Wi-Fi 6E Lanched in India

Amazon has launched the Fire TV Stick 4K in India. It features a faster 1.7 GHz quad-core processor. This new model delivers higher quality video and superior audio experience than the previous generation Fire TV Sticks. The graphics are also improved to deliver a better gaming experience. Should you buy this product? Well, here's what I think. First let's go through the product specifications and the price. Read More - iPhone... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur December 21st, 2023 6:20 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Prime Lite Gets a Price Cut in India

Amazon Prime Lite, a tier of Prime subscription introduced in India by Amazon has received a price cut. Amazon Prime membership costs Rs 1499 for a full year. However, the Prime Lite was available at Rs 999. Prime Lite's perks are slightly less than what you get with Amazon Prime. However, the price has been lowered from Rs 999. On the official page of Amazon India detailing the costs of... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur November 10th, 2023 12:44 PM 0 COMMENTS

Indian Govt Asks Amazon for Details About its Satcom Plans: Report

Amazon is looking to obtain the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license in India. But it isn't a simple process, especially for a company that is not based out of India. Currently, Eutelsat OneWeb and Jio Satellite Communications are the ones that have the GMPCS license to offer satellite internet in India. According to an ET report, the officials at the Department of Telecommunications (DoT) have asked Amazon... Read More

Tanuja K October 11th, 2023 11:05 AM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon to Offer Affordable Space Broadband Services by End of 2024

Amazon is moving at a fast pace to launch Project Kuiper, its satellite broadband business. The company has confirmed that it will start offering space broadband services by the end of 2024. Amazon has also confirmed that it is looking forward to working with the Indian government and local partners to bring affordable broadband services to the country. The company is looking forward to bringing internet access to underserved areas,... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 8th, 2023 5:32 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Silently Applies for GMPCS License in India: Report

Amazon Inc. has silently applied to obtain the GMPCS (Global Mobile Personal Communication by Satellite) license in India. The company is eyeing to launch satellite broadband services in India in the coming years. It will be a direct competition for the satcom players such as Starlink and OneWeb. It is worth noting that Jio Satellite Communications Ltd and OneWeb have received the GMPCS license already. So as and when Amazon... Read More

Tanay Singh Thakur October 7th, 2023 3:45 PM 0 COMMENTS

Amazon Sends 2 Test Satellites into Space, First Steps Towards Kuiper’s Launch

On Friday, Amazon Inc. sent two test satellites into the low earth orbit (LEO). These satellites will pave the way for more such launches in the future if the results and the feedback are positive. Amazon's Project Kuiper aims to do what Starlink and OneWeb are already doing - provide dark regions with internet access where it is difficult or impossible to lay fiber. Amazon launched the two satellites using... Read More

Tanuja K June 16th, 2023 11:15 AM 1 COMMENTS

Amazon Introduces Amazon Prime Lite in India: Check Price and Features

In its efforts to reach a wider audience in India, Amazon has unveiled a new subscription plan called Amazon Prime Lite. This plan serves as a cost-effective alternative to the regular Amazon Prime membership, aiming to expand the company's subscriber base in the country. Initially available to select users, the Prime Lite subscription has now become accessible to a broader range of users. Distinguishing itself from the regular Prime membership,... Read More