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Tech Data and Dell Technologies sign MoU to drive AI adoption via the Dell AI Factory
Tech Data and Dell Technologies have signed a Memorandum of
Understanding ( MoU ) to accelerate access in Singapore to the Dell AI Factory and its portfolio of products , solutions and services optimized for AI workloads .
With this agreement , Tech Data will establish a Center of Excellence to showcase use cases with Dell AI Factory solutions demonstrations .
Tech Data will also collaborate with leading Independent Software Vendors ( ISVs ) to deliver pre-validated , end-to-end AI solutions .
“ We are excited to deepen our collaboration with Dell Technologies and bring Dell AI Factory capabilities to our customers ,” said Mark Tan , Vice President and Country General Manager , Tech Data Singapore and Tec D Malaysia .
To further strengthen the AI ecosystem , Tech Data will onboard additional ISVs , enhancing the Dell AI Factory with specialized software solutions that complement Dell ’ s technology . This will help enable customers with a broader set of AI-ready solutions and ensure greater adaptability to the unique needs of various industries .
“ This continued collaboration underscores our commitment to streamline AI adoption , offering enterprises in the region innovative and integrated solutions , along with comprehensive support to implement and scale their AI projects ,” said Manish Gupta , Regional Partner Ecosystem Leader , Asia Pacific Japan & China , Dell Technologies .
“ Dell ’ s end-to-end AI capabilities serve as a core differentiator , enabling businesses to realise the full value from AI while mitigating risk and reducing overall costs .”
data . org launches APAC data capacity accelerator
The APAC Data Capacity Accelerator will catalyze the application of data to address systemic financial inclusion challenges – including the critical need to build the data for social impact workforce .
In partnership with the Asian Institute of Digital Finance ( AIDF ) – a university-level institute at the National University of Singapore ( NUS ) – and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities , the accelerator will produce a cohort of data practitioners and a training model to scale across the region .
Shamina Singh , Founder and President , Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth , said : “ At Mastercard , we are committed to driving financial inclusion for small businesses , workers and communities all around the world . We are proud to work with partners such as data . org , the Asian Institute of Digital Finance at the National University of Singapore and the Association of Pacific Rim Universities to reach the next generation of data practitioners , so they can harness the power of data and AI to support inclusive economic growth in the APAC region .”
Backed by the Mastercard Center for Inclusive Growth , data . org has launched the Asia Pacific ( APAC ) Data Capacity Accelerator – the fifth in a growing network of global partners that are building a workforce of purpose-driven data practitioners .
Danil Mikhailov , Executive Director , data . org , said : “ We will only reach our goal of training one million purpose-driven data practitioners by 2032 through interdisciplinary , locally-led programs . Our growing and diverse network of partners is making connections across sectors and across borders , inspiring a new generation of problem solvers .”
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