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Empowering the #APAC #Mid-#Market: #AI-#Led Innovation with Google #Cloud's Partner-First Approach The vibrant and high-growth APAC mid-market holds immense potential for acceleration through AI-enabled business transformation. Google Cloud, leveraging its partner-first strategy, is enabling a select group of partners to co-innovate with technologies such as #Agentic AI. This collaborative effort ensures these advanced AI solutions are not only accessible but also profoundly impactful for mid-market businesses. Discover how this dynamic partner ecosystem is revolutionizing success within the mid-market. Read the full article from #CRN here: https://lnkd.in/gvzZ-ca6 #GoogleCloudPartners #MidMarket #BetterTogether Anthony McMahon Saurabh Bajaj Jimmy Jigmo Arun K. Chan Augustin Yash Thakker Venugopal Desai Endava Asia Pacific tridorian Ankercloud CloudMile intelia @Sela Group NCINGA Searce Inc

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If you've ever spent hours manually setting up Salesforce sandboxes, this one's for you. 🎯 I just created a demo showing how Rubrik's Sandbox Seeding completely transforms the way we handle test environments. We're talking about going from manual Data Loader exports and broken object relationships to automated, compliant seeding in minutes. ⚡ Here's what caught my attention: 🔄 Template-Based Seeding & Smart Relationships: Create reusable templates for your common objects that automatically handle parent-child relationships - your Account hierarchies stay intact when seeding Opportunities and Contacts 📊 Pre-Seeding Analysis & Data Masking: Get storage projections before you seed (no more limit overruns!) plus built-in anonymization for GDPR/CCPA compliance 🔧 Complete Environment Setup: Include metadata like page layouts, flows, and permission sets, then get visual comparisons of what transferred The demo walks through the entire process - from template creation to final comparison. If you're tired of sandbox setup being a manual nightmare that eats into your sprint time, this is worth checking out. 🚀 Check it out in a free, self-guided demo here: https://go.rbrk.co/d6fqek How are you handling sandbox seeding today? Drop your thoughts in the comments. #RubrikSecurityCloud #SalesforceSandboxSeeding #Ad #RubrikForSalesforce #SalesforceDataProtection #RubrikAutomation

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𝐍𝐚𝐯𝐢𝐠𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐫𝐮𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐞𝐝 𝐢𝐧 𝐏𝐮𝐫𝐩𝐨𝐬𝐞 The future doesn’t wait. In fast-moving markets like APJC, leadership means anticipating what’s next, then moving with intention. In a recent leadership dialogue with our Dell Technologies Client Solutions Group leaders across Asia Pacific, Japan, and China, I was reminded that in a region as diverse and fast-moving as APJC, leadership requires both clarity of vision and agility in execution. ❗Local Relevance Matters APJC makes up nearly 60% of the global population and 40% of GDP. Every country operates at a different pace, with unique customer expectations. Success here depends on local insights, fast execution, and continuous innovation. ❗Technology Trends to Watch We discussed three major shifts: 🔸 Agentic AI – Intelligence is moving to the edge. On-device AI, paired with cloud agents, enables real-time, contextual decisions. Our PC and edge portfolio is built for this. 🔸 Always-On Connectivity – Reliable, low-latency connectivity is essential. We’re building seamless, secure, and consistent client experiences across environments. 🔸 Silicon Disruption – The move to AI-first architectures is underway. We're leveraging SoCs, NPUs, and in-memory compute to deliver better performance and efficiency. ❗Purpose in Action Beyond the meeting room, we took time to give back. Our team assembled bicycles and raised funds for local children who need them to get to school. A simple tool like a bicycle can transform a child’s life. In the same way, the right technology such as AI-powered devices in a modern workplace can empower people to do more, go further, and thrive. To serve our customers better, we need to understand the communities we operate in. This is core to Dell’s mission: to create technologies that drive human progress. Thank you to the team for the insights and energy. And to my network, may these reflections offer perspective as you lead through your own moments of change and opportunity. Robert Vinokurov, Indrajit Belgundi, Orie Inose, Chris Papa, linda yu, Rion Oh, Mohammed Ghezal, Bridget Lai, Ramakrishna Nandigam, Cheryl Fernandes, Joon Lee, Lim Serene #DellTechnologies #Leadership #DigitalTransformation #AI #AgenticAI #PurposeDriven #APJC #FutureOfWork #Innovation #CSG #iwork4Dell

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VCF Breakroom Chats | Episode 48 : All about Infrastructure Modernization with Improved Operations for Private Cloud with VCF. Welcome to this episode of Breakroom Chats, where Sehjung Hah and Kameswaran Subramanian from Broadcom discuss enhancing operations in infrastructure modernization in modern cloud. https://dy.si/mTFUGx

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Customers will spend $163 BILLION via hyperscaler cloud marketplaces by 2030 with 60% through channel partners 🚀 Our updated forecasts for hyperscaler marketplaces have just dropped. This route to market is fundamentally transforming the ways SaaS is bought and sold. If you are buying or selling via the hyperscaler marketplaces, you need to speak to Canalys (part of Omdia). Get in touch. The sector is growing at a five-year CAGR of 29.1%, with the ability for customers to burn down their cloud commitments remains a critical driver. There is $468.8 billion committed across AWS, Microsoft Azure, and Google Cloud with nearly $30 billion of commitments were added in 2Q25 alone. The fastest growth over five years will happen outside North America: • EMEA: 33.1% • Asia Pacific: 36.3% • Latin America: 37.9% • North America: 23.2% The largest product categories in order of spend will be infrastructure software, DevOps, business applications, cybersecurity and AI/ML.

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You’ve heard it before, but it’s worth saying again... in today’s evolving digital landscape, resilience is more crucial than ever.   My latest article delves into the importance of hybrid multicloud strategies for ensuring business continuity and operational stability. From mitigating cybersecurity risks to enhancing innovation, embracing a hybrid multicloud approach can empower your organisation to navigate the complexities of an unpredictable digital future.   Read more at the link below. https://lnkd.in/gfjV276V Nutanix Jay Tuseth Mike Phelan Jordan Reizes Michael Alp Faiz Shakir JK (JaeKeun) Byun Peter Liu Takeshi Kaneko Natalie Chrara Michael Magura Laura Sanford

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Delivering great customer experiences at scale is never simple. For Lenovo, supporting 25,000 enterprise customers meant software support spread across six inboxes and disconnected systems. Agents lacked a single view, customers waited too long, and complexity slowed everything down. Lenovo chose to lead change. Partnering with ServiceNow Expert Services, their teams worked side by side to deploy Now Assist with Technology Provider Service Management (TPSM) globally in just three months. One platform instead of six. AI in the agent’s flow. Resolution times cut by 35 percent. This wasn’t just about technology. It was expertise and collaboration, inside Lenovo and with ServiceNow, that made it possible. Lenovo showed what it means to take complexity head-on and come out stronger. The takeaway is clear. AI doesn’t fix disconnected systems. It delivers when the foundations are strong and the workflows are unified. Lenovo proves it. Learn more about their story: http://spr.ly/6045AafWf Meryl Zucco Stuart Pike

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At #HPEDiscover Las Vegas this year, we introduced GreenLake Intelligence, a cloud-based platform designed to simplify IT operations by providing unified visibility, actionable insights, and AI-powered automation – all from one place. It not only brings you next-gen #AI agents across hybrid IT estate, but also powers HPE Aruba Networking Central, turning #network into an intelligent, self-driving infrastructure.   Here's how we're making IT simpler, smarter, and proactive: • #AgenticAI automation applies firmware updates, configuration changes, and issue remediation without manual intervention • Unified visibility spans wireless, wired, and WAN environments for consistent performance • Secure agentic mesh continuously monitors infrastructure and flags issues before they impact users • Built-in root-cause analysis pinpoints failures instantly, slashing mean time to recovery • Reduced manual tasks and human errors boost operational reliability and consistency With this integration, IT teams can focus less on managing complexity and more on enabling innovation and #agility across the business. https://lnkd.in/dHtyUbxk   Hewlett Packard Enterprise | HPE Aruba Networking | Tushar Deshpande | Prakash Krishnamoorthy | Nick Harders | Tony S. | Jason Xie | Masakazu Honda | Andrew Fox | Choo-Siang L. | In Cheol Kang | Elissa McCormick | Ankur Basu

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💰 𝐂𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐜𝐨𝐬𝐭 𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐦𝐢𝐳𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧 𝐢𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐛𝐢𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐧𝐠! With global cloud spending set to soar past $700B in 2025, you better believe the race is on! The FinOps market is firing up, growing at a sizzling 35% CAGR. But how are companies keeping costs in check while juggling complex multi-cloud setups? 🤔 👉 𝐇𝐞𝐫𝐞’𝐬 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐬𝐞𝐜𝐫𝐞𝐭: - AI-driven Predictive Analytics: Companies are leveraging data to anticipate needs and avoid overprovisioning. Think savings of 20-40% just by being smart about usage. - Autoscaling: Automatically adjusting resources based on demand means you only pay for what you need. No more wasting money on unused capacity. 🌐 𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐫𝐨𝐥𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐅𝐢𝐧𝐎𝐩𝐬 𝐢𝐬 𝐜𝐫𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥. It’s the bridge between finance and tech, ensuring that every dollar spent in the cloud brings value. ❓ 𝐇𝐨𝐰 𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐲𝐨𝐮𝐫 𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝 𝐞𝐱𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞? Let’s share some insights below!

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Why build your AI Agents on the Microsoft stack?🦾 After reading Aaron Dinnage’s excellent post on this topic, I couldn’t agree more — and it’s clear that Microsoft’s ecosystem offers significant advantages compared to other enterprise AI platforms like Gemini Enterprise. Here’s why 👇 ⸻ 💻 End-to-End Integration With Microsoft, everything connects — from Azure AI and Copilot Studio to Power Platform and Microsoft 365. ➡️ You get one secure, compliant environment for data, identity, collaboration, and AI. Gemini Enterprise, while powerful, remains more isolated from enterprise workflows and lacks this native end-to-end integration. ⸻ ⚙️ Enterprise-Grade Scalability & Security Azure provides proven, global-scale infrastructure with built-in compliance, governance, and monitoring. ➡️ Organizations can deploy AI agents confidently, even in highly regulated industries. Gemini Enterprise focuses more on simplicity but still can’t match the depth of enterprise controls Microsoft delivers. ⸻ 🧩 Open, Extensible & Customizable The Microsoft stack supports open-source frameworks, APIs, and hybrid architectures — giving developers flexibility to adapt, extend, and innovate. ➡️ You’re not locked into a closed model. Gemini Enterprise, by contrast, is more proprietary and limited when it comes to extensibility. ⸻ ⚡ Speed Through Reusable Building Blocks Tools like Copilot Studio, Power Automate, and Cognitive Services allow you to assemble AI solutions quickly — not reinvent them. ➡️ Faster time-to-value, lower development cost, and seamless deployment inside your existing Microsoft environment. ⸻ 💡 The Bottom Line Microsoft’s approach to Agentic AI combines innovation, governance, and interoperability in a way that truly scales across enterprise environments. If you’re evaluating where to build and run AI agents — the Microsoft stack isn’t just an option. 👉 It’s the most complete, secure, and future-ready platform available today. #AI #Microsoft #Copilot #PowerPlatform #AzureAI #AIagents #AgenticAI #DigitalTransformation #Innovation #TechLeadership

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My opinion piece in TechCircle explores the synergistic Human-AI collaboration in Customer service. AI agents are rapidly transforming customer service.These force multipliers handle routine queries, freeing human agents to focus on empathy, complex cases, and high-impact work. #agentforce #agenticai #customerservice https://lnkd.in/gTQna7rb

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