Dataiku and KPMG LLP have announced a strategic alliance to modernize analytics and accelerate the adoption of AI technologies by enterprises. The collaboration leverages Dataiku’s comprehensive AI platform and KPMG’s experience in cloud migration, platform modernization, and AI Governance, to help data leaders securely and efficiently advance their AI strategies (including Generative AI).

As enterprises seek to drive innovation and improve optimization, outdated analytics systems, underused cloud commitments, and the need for trusted AI and stringent AI Governance present new challenges. Establishing a robust data infrastructure is also essential for organizations that want to maximize the potential of cutting-edge technologies. Through this strategic alliance, Dataiku and KPMG will help clients streamline their data and AI infrastructures, and foster secure, compliant technology deployments to meet the needs of the evolving market.

“Enterprises that want to fully unlock the transformative potential of AI need to tackle comprehensive platform modernization, and integrate advanced analytics with cloud-native data architectures,” stated Dr. Sreekar Krishna, National Leader of Artificial Intelligence at KPMG US. “Marrying KPMG’s experience in technology strategy, cloud migration and modernization, AI Governance, and business-ready solutions with Dataiku’s enterprise-ready platform to support data, machine learning, and Generative AI, will help our joint clients achieve their AI goals.” 

KPMG plans to incorporate Dataiku into its Digital Lighthouse service offerings and Modern Data Platform solution, with the goal of helping clients:

• • Modernize Legacy Data and Analytics Systems: Transition analytics platforms to the cloud, led by business-driven, cloud-aligned strategies that enhance security and compliance.
• • Maximize Cloud ROI: Efficiently deploy data and AI workloads that fully leverage cloud investments and committed spend, reduce waste and boost financial performance.
• • Operationalize AI at Scale: Implement robust DataOps and MLOps practices to develop, deploy, and monitor AI-enabled business solutions, while enabling clients to implement and operationalize governance policies.
• • Launch Secure, Cost-Effective Generative AI: Rapidly prototype and deploy Generative AI applications with Dataiku LLM Mesh, with a critical focus on value creation supported by the business knowledge and experience from KPMG.

“Generative AI will continue to disrupt industries and put pressure on C-suite executives at enterprise companies to adopt solutions that not only enhance AI capabilities, but also prioritize data security and governance,” said David Tharp, SVP of Ecosystems and Alliances at Dataiku. “Our alliance with KPMG not only addresses the technological needs of modern enterprises to meet their business goals, but also ensures that these advancements are implemented in a secure and compliant manner.”

Huawei hosted the awards ceremony for the first ‘Imagine Wi-Fi 7’ Innovative Application Contest in the Middle East and Central Asia (ME&CA) on the sidelines of the Huawei Tech Carnival in Baku, Azerbaijan. Mohammed Suleiman from the University of Dubai was awarded the winning prize for the regional contest launched in March this year.

The contest witnessed participants showcase innovative Wi-Fi 7 use cases, prompting industries to actively explore Wi-Fi 7 application scenarios and implement them in their production operations. Participants also presented viewpoints highlighting emerging value-driven scenarios from industries like education, banking, healthcare, and manufacturing.

Prompted by the success of the first season, Huawei announced the launch of the second season of the ‘Imagine Wi-Fi 7’ Innovative Application Contest at the awards ceremony, which will be conducted in collaboration with industry partners like IEEE and others in respective countries. The initiative will provide a platform for industry players, customers, partners, research institutes, universities, and analysts to collectively develop new technologies and unleash innovative applications. It will enable participants to explore and master Wi-Fi 7, contributing to the development of talent in the connectivity field.

Wi-Fi 7, the new generation of Wi-Fi, will redefine wireless communication, ushering in a new era of connectivity and promising substantial benefits for wireless networks. Huawei, the industry’s first Wi-Fi 7 provider, stands at the forefront of this technological revolution.

Commenting on the successful collaboration between Huawei and the IEEE UAE Section for the Imagine Wi-Fi 7 program, Dr. Hussam Al Hamadi, the Vice Chair of IEEE UAE Section, said, “We are proud to join hands again with Huawei to announce the second edition of the Imagine Wi-Fi 7 contest. We look forward to recreating the success of the first edition of the program and providing our members and others the opportunity to explore and unlock the potential of Wi-Fi 7.”

Steven Yi, President of Huawei Middle East & Central Asia, said, “The Imagine Wi-Fi 7 Innovation Application Contest has inspired industries to explore its application, boosting network efficiency and user experience. By launching the second season of this contest, we invite more insights and embracing new technological opportunities.”

Leon Wang, President of Huawei IP product line, said, “At Huawei, we remain steadfast in our commitment to advancing WLAN standards. The second season of the Imagine Wi-Fi 7 contest reflects our continued efforts to build a strong industry ecosystem driving innovation and collaboration. We are confident that our combined efforts with the IEEE UAE Section will unlock the potential of next-generation wireless connectivity.” As the world’s first vendor to launch an enterprise Wi-Fi 7 solution and ranked no. 1 in cumulative contributions to both WLAN standards and Wi-Fi 7 standards, Huawei remains a pioneer in advancing WLAN standards. In recognition of its efforts, Huawei was recognized with the “Best Enterprise Wi-Fi Network 2023” Award at the Wireless Broadband Alliance (WBA) Industry Awards 2023.

With the Wi-Fi Alliance releasing the Wi-Fi 7 certification standard and as Wi-Fi 7 gains momentum in the industry, Huawei remains committed to shaping the future of wireless connectivity.

Huawei made a significant impact at the Mobile World Congress (MWC) Shanghai 2024, highlighting its advancements in 5G-Advanced (5G-A) technology and artificial intelligence (AI) integration. Under the theme “Advancing the Intelligent World,” the company presented a comprehensive vision for the future of mobile networks and services.

The year 2024 marks the commercial launch of 5G-A, with leading operators in the Middle East already deploying 5G-A networks. Huawei showcased its latest products and solutions supporting both 5G-A deployment and AI devices required for the mobile AI era.

Huawei’s Executive Director David Wang emphasized how 5G-A and AI devices will be key to making intelligent services ubiquitous, transforming human-machine interaction, content production, and mobile devices. Wang noted that the number of global 5G users has exceeded 1.8 billion, with many operators seeing the first wave of benefits. The company highlighted that nearly 20 mobile phone models currently support multi-carrier aggregation, with some activating the feature by default. Multiple operators in the Middle East and China have started deploying 5G-A three-carrier component (3CC) aggregation networks at scale, targeting 5 Gbit/s downlink rates.

In a significant industry initiative, Huawei launched the 5G-A Pioneers Program, reaching six consensuses with pioneering global operators, including UAE’s du, Oman Telecommunications, China’s “big three”, and HKT. These consensuses aim to maximize the value of advanced 5G-A capabilities, promote its development, and further advance the industry through various focus areas, including Pioneer Operators, Pioneer Cities, Business Model Upgrade, High-quality Networks, Service Innovation, and Thriving Ecosystems.

Huawei also unveiled plans to bring AI to networks, focusing on building an ecosystem of RAN Intelligent Agent in collaboration with operators. This initiative aims to increase network productivity by reshaping network operations and maintenance (O&M), experience, and services. Towards this end, Huawei introduced AI-powered copilots and agents to support role-based chatbots and scenario-based solution automation, significantly improving efficiency in areas such as field maintenance and network optimization.

Huawei introduced the Open Gateway initiative to help carriers monetize their 5G investments. Huawei’s Chief Marketing Officer, Dr. Philip Song, presented successful use cases of global operators that have improved customer services and lowered time to market.

Yang Chaobin, Huawei’s Board Member and President of ICT Products & Solutions, introduced the company’s upgraded Autonomous Driving Network (ADN) solution. Powered by Huawei’s Telecom Foundation Model, this solution provides five role-based copilots and five scenario-based agents, enhancing the value of networks in service enablement, network maintenance, and experience assurance.

As the industry moves into the 5G-A era, Huawei emphasized its commitment to collaborating with global operators and industry stakeholders. The company aims to accelerate 5G-A development from both the ‘Networks for AI’ and ‘AI for Networks’ perspectives, creating new business value and shaping the intelligent world.

Huawei also announced the launch of a joint initiative for high-quality mobile video development in the AI era, alongside global operators, industry customers, and other relevant organizations. The company plans to discuss development paths for F5G-A and Net5.5G with industry players over the coming days.

Huawei also joined the ICT Policy and Governance Forum convened by the GSMA on the sidelines of MWC Shanghai 2024. This forum, centered on the theme of “Driving Policy and Innovation to Shape Our Digital Future,” provided a platform for regulators, operators, and industry leaders from the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and China to exchange insights on key trends and successful practices in the telecommunications sector. Huawei’s presence at MWC Shanghai 2024 underscored its leadership in driving the convergence of 5G-Advanced and AI technologies, setting the stage for a new era of intelligent, high-performance mobile networks and services.