TD SYNNEX has launched the Destination AI Practice Accelerator to assist partners in enhancing their AI-driven go-to-market strategies. This initiative comes in response to a growing interest in AI, as nearly 50% of channel partners plan to offer AI solutions within the next two years, according to TD SYNNEX’s Direction of Technology report. The program provides tailored support, resources, and six-week training courses focused on specific AI solutions. TD SYNNEX is recruiting partners for a program centered on Generative AI for business automation, sponsored by Intel.
Breach Secure Now (BSN) launched the Artificial Intelligence Readiness Innovation Assessment (AIRIA) on October 11, 2024, to support Managed Service Providers (MSPs) in helping small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) integrate AI into their operations. The tool focuses on enhancing decision-making, productivity, and human-AI collaboration.
Atera partnered with GoTo to offer its Miradore multi-tenant mobile device management (MDM) solution to Atera’s customers. This collaboration aims to enhance efficiency, speed, cybersecurity, and the quality of work by providing a comprehensive toolkit for managing a diverse range of endpoints, including mobile devices, tablets, and laptops.
Adobe has launched the Firefly Video Model, an AI tool capable of generating video from text prompts, positioning itself against competitors like OpenAI’s Sora, ByteDance, and Meta. The model is designed to use legally sourced data, facilitating commercial use of its outputs. While specific customer usage for the video tool remains undisclosed, partnerships have been established with PepsiCo’s Gatorade for custom bottle designs and Mattel for Barbie packaging. According to Chief Technology Officer Ely Greenfield, Adobe focuses on integrating the tool seamlessly with existing footage, emphasizing detailed control over video production elements.
While not quite a product announcement, this fits. Ingram Micro has announced plans to go public, filing with the SEC to list its shares on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol “INGM.” The company, based in Irvine, California, reported $48 billion in net sales worldwide in 2023 despite a slight revenue decline. With operations in 57 countries and a workforce of over 24,000, including 1,200 software engineers, Ingram Micro serves more than 161,000 customers and collaborates with over 1,500 vendor partners.
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