Big Tech
AWS Unveils New Group Focused on Agentic AI to Drive Automation
The upcoming release of Alexa will showcase some of the new Agentic AI capabilities.
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The Left Shift Bureau brings you sharp, original reporting and analysis on India’s AI and technology ecosystem—covering startups, enterprise AI, innovators, funding, products and the people shaping what comes next.
SaaS
How Salesforce's AgentExchange is Shaping the Future of AI Agent Development and Automation
AgentExchange provides companies the tools to list, package, and sell AI components, making it easier than ever to integrate artificial intelligence into their operations.
Datacentre
AWS to Invest $8.2 bn in Maharashtra to Boost GPU Infrastructure
AWS plans to establish state-of-the-art compute facilities and cloud management services.
AI Startups
Together Fund Launches Together AI Studio to Empower AI Startups in India
Together AI Studio will offer over $600,000 in cloud credits from AWS, Google Cloud, and Microsoft Azure.
AI Developments
Jio, Nokia, AMD, and Cisco Collaborate on AI-Driven Telecom Platform for Enhanced Efficiency
The Open Telecom AI Platform, which will debut with Jio as its first customer, is poised to set a global benchmark for telecom operators.
Developer's Corner
Veeam Releases Kasten for Kubernetes v7.5 in Collaboration With Infinidat and NetApp
This latest release improves Kubernetes data protection with significant advancements in scalability, and notable improvement in backup and restore times.
Big Tech
Meta is Planning a Phone App for Llama to Rival ChatGPT
The app could debut as early as the next fiscal quarter (April-June).
AI Startups
OpenAI Releases GPT 4.5; Its Most Expensive Model
The model is rolling out in stages, starting with ChatGPT Pro users, followed by Plus and Team users next week. Enterprise and Education users will gain access shortly after.
Big Tech
Salesforce Miss Revenue Estimates, Agentforce Adoption Lags
The company's fourth-quarter revenue came in at $9.99 billion, missing a consensus estimate of $10.04 billion.
Indian IT
Infosys Launches 230-Member Project Development Centre in Assam
This strategic move is expected to create job opportunities, drive digital innovation, and attract more investment to the region.
Expansion
Drugmaker Amgen Invests $200 mn to Establish AI-Driven Biotechnology Innovation Centre in Hyderabad
This state-of-the-art facility will focus on enhancing the discovery and development of next-generation medicines.
AI Startups
Bengaluru-based Startup RevRag.AI Launches Sophie: An AI Onboarding Agent to Boost Customer Engagement
Sophie aims to address the challenge of revenue loss due to abandoned onboarding and sales cycles.