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New Customer Case Study! Ascend Learning partnered with Bitmovin and Akamai Technologies to modernize its video pipeline and deliver consistent content experiences across a portfolio of educational brands. With Bitmovin’s VOD Encoder running in Akamai’s cloud, Ascend Learning achieved Broadcast-grade video quality with three-pass encoding - A 75% reduction in manual encoding effort - Fully customizable workflows through APIs and scripting - Seamless integration with Akamai’s cloud storage See how Bitmovin and Akamai help EdTech platforms streamline video delivery at scale: https://okt.to/qeSkUm

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At Microsoft Ignite 2025, Satish Thomas and I joined Seth Juarez to talk about how Microsoft is helping organizations across every sector turn AI’s promise into real impact. The secret? Pairing the power of Microsoft’s technology with industry-specific insights and the strength of our partner ecosystem. Our AI platforms give customers and partners the tools to build, adapt, and deploy solutions that fit each industry’s unique needs. No cookie-cutter approaches here, just innovation that moves the needle. Got 10 minutes? Here’s the full conversation: https://lnkd.in/gEeJhKYM Check out our Microsoft for Industry site: https://lnkd.in/g9EE4Urp

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HP is teaming up with Mission 44, Sir Lewis Hamilton’s global foundation, in a multi-year partnership dedicated to empowering the next generation. Together, we’re delivering cutting-edge technology, digital skills training, and mentorship to young people—starting with two Miami-based tech hubs: America On Tech and Miami EdTech. Later this year, our collaboration will expand to support schools and educators across the UK. It was Lewis Hamilton's own unique education experience that inspired his commitment to building a more inclusive future for young people. So, what better way to launch this partnership than by giving a group of young people the unforgettable chance to meet the legend himself? Together, we're harnessing the unique strength and influence of our organizations to break down barriers and open doors to opportunity. https://lnkd.in/eMf5A752

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Unlike traditional on-premises post-production models, which require heavy upfront investment, the new Avid on AWS production framework delivers enterprise-class security, compliance, and seamless scaling. The framework empowers TV and film production companies and post-production facilities to reduce infrastructure complexity, cut operational costs by as much as 40%, and shrink deployment time by roughly 60% through automated workflows. The framework also addresses the skills shortages many production teams face by providing remote access to global talent. #awscloud

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In a special edition of The Collaboration Space at #InfoComm 2025, Jared Lederhandler, CTS, spoke with Simon Cooper (AVI-SPL) and Justin Bondi (Neat) about how organizations can better support evolving collaboration needs without overcomplicating their tech. Click here to watch: https://lnkd.in/erazK9VW #AVtweeps

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🌍🔬 Oregon State University is transforming oceanic research at the Edge with the power of Dell AI Factory and Dell #PowerScale! 💡 Here's how they're making waves in science and climate research mitigation: 1️⃣ Scale research affordably with AI labs across more vessels. 2️⃣ Share data and insights securely with the global science community. Empowering researchers to accelerate discovery and amplify impact—that’s the potential of AI in action. 3️⃣ Leverage high-performance computing for unparalleled ROI. 🌏✨ Catch the full case study here: https://del.ly/6049Fdwpc #iwork4dell

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Channel partners are key to helping SMBs tackle the hardware refresh challenge—guiding them through Windows 10 EOL with solutions like virtual desktops, flexible licensing & thin clients. Get insights from Parallels SVP of Product, Kamal Srinivasan, in this article from The ChannelPro Network.

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Leading Through Uncertainty Three key takeaways from this Fast Company article. 1️⃣ Culture isn’t built in the easy times—it’s tested when things get tough. 2️⃣ Transparency is non-negotiable.  3️⃣ Adaptability is the key to resilience. How organizations show up for their employees matters. How leadership show up internally matters. How brands show up in their community matters. #Leadership #CompanyCulture #NavigatingUncertainty #Resilience #EmployeeEngagement https://lnkd.in/g-7GZN_G

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Excited to see Lenovo Infrastructure Solutions Group spotlight how emerging CSPs are scaling smart with AI + HPC. In this webcast, Niranjan Choudhary from Lenovo and Jamal Ayoubi from AMD break down: ✔️ Real-world AI + HPC use cases ✔️ Why “cost per token” is the new bottom line ✔️ How to scale efficiently and responsibly Lenovo India #WeAreLenovo #AIForAll 🎥 Watch now: http://spr.ly/6044CqfFi

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#MSIgnite highlighted the power of ubiquitous innovation and how Frontier Firms are reshaping industries. These organizations are integrating AI across their full stacks and building custom agents grounded in their own data and processes. They are moving with greater clarity, speed, and ambition. This article from GeekWire on the Microsoft Experience Center One illustrates that shift. The space is more than a collection of demos. It shows how quickly agentic systems are moving from concept to real competitive advantage for companies like BlackRock, Mercedes-Benz AG, Ralph Lauren, and others. These systems perceive context, act across tools and data, and help teams achieve outcomes that once felt out of reach. The results speak for themselves. Organizations treating AI as a strategic capability are seeing stronger ROI, faster decision cycles, and new pathways to growth. Agentic systems are not just supporting work. They are expanding what people and organizations can achieve together. The real question is how organizations will choose to apply this next wave of capability to shape their future. Read more about Experience Center One here: https://lnkd.in/gUCPtvrq

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