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Entrepreneur
5 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
NxtGen Launches Indigenous Open Source-Based Agentic AI Platform
You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. NxtGen, a leader in sovereign cloud and AI infrastructure, today announced general availability of 'M', a next-generation open AI platform that transforms human intent into real-world outcomes using intelligent, agentic workflows. Positioned as India's alternative to ChatGPT, 'M' claims to set a new benchmark for sovereign, high-performance AI built entirely by open systems and hosted on one of India's most advanced AI infrastructure. NxtGen invites organizations of all sizes to collaborate to offer their real-world use cases for the users of "M" to enhance the access and utility of AI for all users. Named after the first sound human beings ever make, 'M' symbolizes the beginning of awareness, intelligence, and connection. It pays homage to human origin while being engineered to power the future of digital interaction. "Unlike traditional AI tools focused on conversation, "M" is a modular and action-oriented platform that empowers individuals and enterprises to automate tasks, orchestrate services, and integrate real-world workflows seamlessly and securely. NxtGen will work with organisations to enable utility for users, from scheduling medical consultation or support during an energy to booking a movie ticket and ordering food or triggering enterprise workflows. This is made possible through their own agentic middleware platform, which connects users to services via intelligent calling of best-in-class AI models and tools," the company said in a statement. At its core, 'M' uses an opensource model to analyze what the user is expecting and dynamically invokes the most appropriate open-source model for each task. This multi-model approach is transparent to the user, enabling seamless interaction across a wide range of services while preserving context, accuracy, and speed. "M" leverages opensource as a base and is architected to always leverage best available models. "Today we leverage Llama 4 models, DeepSeek 671B model for expert reasoning and logic and is possible due to NxtGen's advanced AI infrastructure. As India builds its own models and leverages AI for education, research and increased productivity, 'M' is the gateway for AI technology for the world benefit from," NxtGen said. "With 'M', we are proving that open source and agentic AI can stand shoulder-to-shoulder with any frontier closed-source model. Built on the best unquantized reasoning and Mixture-of-Experts models from the open-source community, 'M' is powered by our own agentic middleware, enabling tool calling, web search, document inference, and seamless integration with diverse business APIs. This isn't just an AI model; it's a bridge to real-world outcomes. Today, I am inviting organisations to integrate their services into 'M', so their customers can access them through natural text or voice conversations. Together, we can make open, capable, and connected AI the default for the entire world and liberate AI from the few," said Rajgopal, MD and CEO, NxtGen.
Yahoo
6 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Mirantis Partners with Pico Public Cloud to Launch First Sovereign Public Cloud in Bangladesh
Based on Mirantis technology, Pico Public Cloud advances Bangladesh digital infrastructure with secure, low-latency, locally-managed computing resources CAMPBELL, Calif., August 07, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Mirantis, the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company enabling enterprises to build and operate scalable, secure, and sovereign AI infrastructure across any environment, today announced that it has partnered with Pico Public Cloud, an affiliate of Fiber@Home, to build the first sovereign public cloud service in Bangladesh. In Bangladesh, cloud services are primarily available from offshore hyperscalers such as Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud, which can cause challenges for their users, including foreign currency restrictions, limited data residency options, latency concerns, lack of localized support, and high operating costs. Now, by comparison, Pico Public Cloud offers a cutting-edge horizontal, multi-site public cloud service provider (CSP) in Bangladesh. The collaboration between Mirantis and Pico Public Cloud focuses on data localization, residency, and a robust anything-as-a-service (XaaS) suite, enhancing digital capabilities for telecom and network providers. As a multi-site public cloud provider, Pico Public Cloud addresses the limitations of offshore hyperscalers by offering an alternative based on open-source software with full data residency, native language support, and payment in local currency. "Data sovereignty is increasingly critical as nations seek greater control over their digital infrastructure," said Srinivas Tadigadapa, strategic account director, Mirantis. "We're partnering with Pico Public Cloud to deliver a cloud platform that is tailored to the specific needs of Bangladesh customers, enabling compliance, local control, and economic efficiency. Together, we are developing a high-performing, scalable public cloud service that advances national innovation and better serves local enterprises and consumers." Businesses in finance, telecommunications, healthcare, and other industries can meet local compliance requirements while safeguarding sensitive data by using Pico Public Cloud, which guarantees that all data is processed and stored inside national borders. Pico Public Cloud facilitates local currency payments, delivers low-latency, and is supported locally. As Bangladesh advances its digital economy, Pico is able to lower cloud service costs dramatically, increasing access to digital resources in Bangladesh, and assisting in closing the digital divide between urban and rural areas by utilizing a fully open-source stack. "Pico Public Cloud is a milestone for Bangladesh," said Azad Chowdhury, CEO, Pico Public Cloud. "This collaboration combines Mirantis' scalable and secure infrastructure-as-a-service platform with our operational experience in data centers and nationwide fiber-optic infrastructure. We are using Mirantis to deliver powerful computing resources that guarantee data remains within national borders." Serving a population of more than 170 million, Pico Public Cloud brings the power of ultra-low latency infrastructure, achieving response times of just 3 to 4 milliseconds, to organizations and individuals throughout Bangladesh. Strategic partnerships, such as its collaboration with Banglalink (the country's leading telecom operator) to deliver bCloud services as a cloud reseller, further extend Pico's mission to make next-generation computing, storage, backup, and cybersecurity accessible at scale. Built on Mirantis OpenStack for Kubernetes (MOSK), the platform combines the scalability of Kubernetes with the proven virtualization capabilities of OpenStack, enabling telecom-grade multi-tenant infrastructure services. With built-in support for secure networking, software-defined storage, and lifecycle automation, MOSK empowers service providers like Pico Public Cloud to deploy reliable, secure, and cost-effective public cloud services tailored to regional needs. "This partnership enables the offering of cost-effective, secure cloud solutions to government and corporate users across all industries," said Moynul H. Siddiqui, chairman of Fiber@Home. "It is powered by Mirantis and hosted within Felicity IDC's data centers (another affiliated company of Fiber@Home), the only Tier-III certified data center facility in Bangladesh in multiple locations. With high availability, 99.98% uptime offering full redundancy and concurrent maintainability, Pico Public Cloud ensures seamless, low-latency communication while meeting stringent data residency and security requirements." Fiber@Home will host an open house on August 9–10, 2025, featuring live demonstrations of the Pico Public Cloud platform and interactive Q&A sessions designed to showcase its capabilities and foster stakeholder engagement. To learn more about Pico Public Cloud, visit About Fiber@Home Fiber@Home, along with its affiliated companies, operates as a distinguished conglomerate in Bangladesh, engaging in nationwide initiatives that foster a comprehensive telecommunications ecosystem. Its services span internet bandwidth, data centers, and cloud solutions, all driven by a commitment to leading the digital transformation with exceptional service for stakeholders. As part of its innovative ventures, Pico Public Cloud enhances Fiber@Home's portfolio, serving as a strategic addition to accelerate digital progress in Bangladesh. For further details, visit: and About Mirantis Mirantis is the Kubernetes-native AI infrastructure company, enabling organizations to build and operate scalable, secure, and sovereign infrastructure for modern AI, machine learning, and data-intensive applications. By combining open source innovation with deep expertise in Kubernetes orchestration, Mirantis empowers platform engineering teams to deliver composable, production-ready developer platforms across any environment – on-premises, in the cloud, at the edge, or in data centers. As enterprises navigate the growing complexity of AI-driven workloads, Mirantis delivers the automation, GPU orchestration, and policy-driven control needed to cost-effectively manage infrastructure with confidence and agility. Committed to open standards and freedom from lock-in, Mirantis ensures that customers retain full control of their infrastructure strategy. Mirantis serves many of the world's leading enterprises, including Adobe, Ericsson, Inmarsat, PayPal, and Societe Generale. Learn more at View source version on Contacts Joseph Eckert for Mirantisjeckert@
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Du launches the National Hypercloud to offer sovereign cloud services in UAE for government entities
du is the first local hyperscale cloud provider in the country to offer secure, scalable and sovereign cloud in partnership with Oracle in Dubai and Northern Emirates. Dubai, UAE: du, the leading telecom and digital services provider, today announced a significant expansion of its cloud services portfolio with the launch of its sovereign cloud platform, the "du Tech National Hypercloud'. As the UAE's first hyperscale cloud provider, du's cloud platform will meet the unique needs of the UAE governments and large organizations seeking both the agility of the public cloud and the assurance of data sovereignty and tailored security. The launch is in line with du's committed efforts to create an infrastructure that is sovereign, secure, and scalable to serve public entities and meet the growing demand for digital transformation in the UAE. With a rich suite of 150+ of Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) services spanning infrastructure, platform and applications with embedded AI capabilities, the du Tech National Hypercloud supports rapid innovation within a sovereign AI environment at scale. Jasim AlAwadi, Chief ICT Officer at du said: 'We are excited to debut our National Hypercloud platform, fostering digital innovation and success for our customers while honouring the importance of national data control. Our infrastructure serves as a bastion of sovereignty and security, while also enabling financial savviness and technological advancement necessary for the UAE's pursuit of becoming a pioneering AI-utilizing nation.' Hosted within du Tech's state-of-the-art liquid-cooled data centres, the platform promises operational excellence, offering the latest hardware and GPUs without the financial strain of capital expenditure. 'Our homegrown National Hypercloud ensures that the UAE's digital assets remain within the country's borders, offering our customers a resilient and dynamic platform that is meticulously designed with their specific needs in mind. We are committed to reinforcing the government's digital initiatives by offering a powerful foundation for AI and cloud technologies,' added AlAwadi. Customers can expect performance, efficiency, and the freedom to innovate within a secure and compliant sovereign cloud ecosystem. This will significantly impact how the public sector operates, providing a tailored environment for rapid cloud adoption, managing data with enhanced control over security and locality, and ultimately aligning with the nation's strategy for digital sovereignty. 'Governments want to leverage the benefits of cloud and innovate with AI at scale, within a sovereign environment. Achieving this requires flexible deployment models. Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) provides the same set of services across a range of distributed models to address this challenge', said Miguel Vega, senior vice president - Database Platform & Cloud Infrastructure, Middle East, Turkey, and Africa region, Oracle. 'With the deployment of Oracle Alloy, du has introduced National Hypercloud, a capability that will help meet the sovereign requirements of government organisations in the UAE whilst supporting alignment with the local regulatory requirements.' The introduction of the du Tech National Hypercloud empowers du to leverage the expansive business potential, scalability, and pace of cloud innovations, positioning itself as a leader in the cloud and managed services domain. This move aligns with the UAE Strategy for Artificial Intelligence, aiming to enable UAE government customers to develop AI-driven services that propel the nation towards its ambitious digital future. About du du adds life to life with a comprehensive portfolio of mobile, fixed, broadband, entertainment services, and fintech solutions. Through a digital-first approach powered by ultra-reliable fiber and 5G technology, du delivers bespoke solutions leveraging cloud computing, AI-driven analytics, advanced cybersecurity, and IoT integration. As a trusted digital telco enabler spearheading the UAE's digital transformation, we collaborate with a dynamic partner ecosystem to propel industries and society toward operational excellence, shaping a more connected and digitally advanced future across the region.
Tahawul Tech
04-06-2025
- Business
- Tahawul Tech
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The company recently outlined how their agile product portfolio is designed to help public sector enterprise navigate and circumvent issues they face when migrating to public sovereign cloud models, during an exclusive roundtable.
TechCrunch
03-06-2025
- Business
- TechCrunch
AWS establishes new German corporate presence to advance European sovereign cloud
Amazon Web Services (AWS), Amazon's cloud computing division, is forming a new parent company and three subsidiaries in Germany as part of a sovereign cloud the company is launching in the European Union. AWS VP Kathrin Renz will serve as managing director of AWS' German corporate parent, which will also be led by EU-based 'government security and privacy official[s],' according to Amazon. The German company will oversee the aforementioned new sovereign cloud, the AWS European Sovereign Cloud, which is scheduled to launch by the end of 2025. 'Everything needed to operate the AWS European Sovereign Cloud is in the EU,' wrote AWS in a blog post. 'In addition to independent infrastructure, there will be zero operational control outside of EU borders; only AWS employees, residing in the EU, will control day-to-day operations, including access to data centers, technical support, and customer service for the AWS European Sovereign Cloud.' A growing number of tech giants and cloud providers, including Amazon rivals Microsoft and Google, offer European sovereign cloud, or data residency, programs. These help customers comply with European local privacy and data protection laws like the GDPR and Germany's Federal Data Protection Act. AWS announced in May 2024 that it would invest €7.8 billion (roughly $8.8 billion) to build the AWS European Sovereign Cloud in Germany through 2040, with the first cloud 'region' to go live in the State of Brandenburg. The AWS European Sovereign Cloud will feature infrastructure located within the EU and operated independently from AWS' existing cloud computing regions, according to Amazon. Customers using it will be able to keep their data and metadata — including the configurations they use to run AWS — in the EU to comply with applicable laws and regulations, Amazon says. In addition to the new corporate presence in Germany, AWS says that it's establishing an advisory board made up of EU citizens and a dedicated European security operations center. '[W]e've designed the AWS European Sovereign Cloud to address European digital sovereignty requirements while maintaining the services portfolio, security, reliability, and performance that customers expect from AWS,' Renz said in a statement. 'Our investment in the AWS European Sovereign Cloud reinforces our commitment to Europe's digital future.' Techcrunch event Save now through June 4 for TechCrunch Sessions: AI Save $300 on your ticket to TC Sessions: AI—and get 50% off a second. Hear from leaders at OpenAI, Anthropic, Khosla Ventures, and more during a full day of expert insights, hands-on workshops, and high-impact networking. These low-rate deals disappear when the doors open on June 5. Exhibit at TechCrunch Sessions: AI Secure your spot at TC Sessions: AI and show 1,200+ decision-makers what you've built — without the big spend. Available through May 9 or while tables last. Berkeley, CA | REGISTER NOW Amazon has found itself in the crosshairs of European regulators before for failing to comply with EU competition and data privacy rules. In 2021, Luxembourg's data watchdog slapped Amazon with a then-record €746 million (around $849 million) fine for allegedly processing user data for targeted advertising without seeking people's consent. And in 2022, AWS settled an EU antitrust probe into how it allegedly abused rivals' sales data to unfairly favor its own products.
