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Ambato hosts key events on Artificial Intelligence and its impact on the business world

Ambato , Ecuador , hosted a key event that explored the most recent advances and challenges of Artificial Intelligence ( AI ) in the business environment .

The event aimed to generate a rapprochement with savings and credit cooperatives .
Experts highlighted that AI is on the cusp of generating profound transformations in various industries , with projections indicating that by the period 2032 – 2040 , autonomous AI will be a daily reality .
During the event , aspects such as the evolution of data centers to adapt to the new demands of the AI era were discussed .
Specialized GPU processors are starting to outperform traditional CPUs in efficiency and speed . security and credit management through chatbots in cooperatives is a significant advance . However , it is crucial to address risks , such as biases in facial recognition , by establishing clear ethical and legal frameworks for its application .”
In addition , the concept of “ business ecosystems ” in the context of data centers was presented , which allows for safer and more efficient interaction and collaboration between companies .
The event concluded with a call for companies to adopt sustainable technology practices , given the growing energy consumption of data centers .
Francisco Guzmán , Country Manager of Cirion Technologies in Ecuador said : “ The implementation of video analytics for port
Sustainability and energy efficiency were priority topics , highlighting the need for organizations to adapt their operations to a greener future .

Nokia and Furukawa Electric LatAm expand partnership in Brazil to reach data center market

Nokia and Furukawa Electric LatAm have expanded their partnership to immediately bring high-performance solutions in data center automation to Brazil .

Partners since 2022 , the two companies will also continue to offer advanced passive optical network technologies to the Latin American business market .
Furukawa will now offer Nokia ’ s Data Center Fabric solution , which includes high-performance data center switching platforms , running Nokia SR Linux .
Roberto Kihara , General Sales Manager , Furukawa Electric LatAm , said : “ We are delighted to be able to extend our partnership with Nokia to offer the most
advanced passive optical network technology available . The POL market is very hot in Latin America and we have a lot to achieve together in the region ’ s data center market . Brazil is a promising market and exemplary in terms of investment volume and demand for automation solutions .”
Juan Pablo Anadon , Head of Enterprise , Webscale and Partners Sales for Latin America , Network Infrastructure , Nokia , said : “ Together with Furukawa Electric LatAm , we are committed to bringing cutting-edge data center technology to the Latin American business market quickly . Our new EDA platform , developed for the AI era , simplifies data center management and can cut down operational efforts up to 40 %. Part of our Data Center Fabric solution , EDA is now available in Brazil just two weeks following its global launch , allowing us to work towards our goal with Furukawa to support and advance data center networks in Latin America .”
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