Day: October 11, 2024

SambaNova, the generative AI company with the fastest models and most advanced chips, announces a partnership with Canvass AI (‘Canvass’), a leader in generative AI enterprise solutions, to drive fast adoption of vertically-integrated AI Solutions, inference and training to South Asia and EMEA. ‘As the AI market evolves, enterprises face mounting pressure to fast-track AI initiatives,’ said Su Le, Chief Growth Officer of SambaNova. ‘Our goal is to deliver the fastest, most advanced vertically-integrated AI inference and training solutions to customers. Teaming up with Canvass AI in South Asia and EMEA will help us achieve that goal.’ Source: BERNAMA News

Public universities are calling for increased funding in the upcoming budget, set to be presented by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Parliament on Oct 18, to address the urgent need for building maintenance and facility upgrades. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) vice-chancellor Prof Datuk Dr Ekhwan Toriman, highlighted the critical condition of several buildings under the university’s care, many of which are in dire need of repairs. ‘While we have initiated internal efforts and secured grants, government funding remains crucial for the repair of damaged and ageing buildings, dormitories and leaking roofs,’ he told Bernama. UKM has already submitted

Deputy Finance Minister Lim Hui Ying is on medical leave for nine days, from Oct 8 to Oct 16, after undergoing surgery on Oct 4. In a statement today, her office indicated that the leave was taken based on medical advice to ensure her full recovery. ‘On Oct 4, 2024, the Deputy Finance Minister underwent a successful operation by a specialist at a government hospital and is currently recovering at her residence,’ the statement read. Lim, who is also the Tanjong MP, has been assured of a full recovery within the designated timeframe, ‘Although officially on medical leave until early

Global compliance software provider MCO (MyComplianceOffice) announced that the company has once again been ranked among the world’s top risk and compliance technology solutions as part of the RiskTech100® 2025 by global research and analysis firm Chartis Research, climbing to #44 on the list. ‘We’re thrilled to be acknowledged as an industry leader in the global risk and compliance technology marketplace through the rigorous Chartis benchmarking and assessment process,’ noted MCO CEO Brian Fahey. ‘As a company we will continue to focus on innovation so we can keep delivering better compliance to our client firms, enabling them to ensure that

Over one million users have registered for MyDigital ID in less than a year since its implementation. MyDigital ID Sdn Bhd chief executive officer Mohd Mirza Mohamed Noor said this demonstrated Malaysia’s readiness to embrace digital transformation, ensuring an easier and more secure way to access government and private sector services online. ‘We are incredibly grateful to our users for their confidence in MyDigital ID and their proactiveness in protecting themselves in an ever-challenging digital future. ‘Their participation plays a vital role in realising Malaysia’s MyDigital ID’s aspirations, and it is clear that Malaysians are ready to make the shift