This article explores the evolution of Artificial Intelligence (AI) applications into distributed inference pipelines, where models operate at various levels, from device edges to AWS. The focus is on enhancing latency, bandwidth, and privacy by processing data closer to its source rather than relying solely on centralized systems. Telcos play a vital role as AI ...
This week in real-time analytics, Boomi launched Boomi AI Studio, a secure platform for managing AI agents at scale, now in early access. Other key developments include Kurrent’s updated cloud service for developers, Pure Storage’s FlashBlade//EXA for demanding AI workloads, and ScaleOut Software’s generative AI enhancements. Supermicro introduced optimized systems for edge computing, while Untether ...
At the start of each year, we team up with Enterprise Technology Research to make predictions for the tech landscape, and this year we’ve shared ten insights for 2025. Our analysis reveals that security is a major focus, outpacing AI which was previously dominant. We anticipate an overall increase in tech spending, driven by small ...
Hugging Face has introduced SmolLM2, a new series of compact language models designed for high performance with less computational power. Available in three sizes—135M, 360M, and 1.7B parameters—these models excel in functionalities like instruction following and reasoning, making them ideal for smartphones and edge devices. Notably, the 1.7B model outperforms larger models like Meta’s Llama ...
