Ken Claffey is the CEO of VDURA, brings extensive experience in high-performance computing (HPC) and storage, having held executive roles at Seagate, Xyratex, Adaptec, and Eurologic. At Seagate, he led the Enterprise storage division, driving product innovation and market growth. At Xyratex, he helped scale the company into a leading OEM provider and built the…
Imagine this: you’re a fashion designer on a tight deadline, staring at a blank sketchpad, desperately trying to bring a vision to life. Creativity can be thrilling, but it can also feel like an uphill climb—especially in an industry as fast-paced and demanding as fashion! Did you know that nearly 70% of online shoppers consider…
In a major boost to enterprise IT, DevAI, a rising force in AI-powered IT solutions, has secured $6 million in an oversubscribed seed round led by Emergence Capital. The round also saw participation from Pear VC, Base10, and Benchstrength, following an earlier $1 million pre-seed investment from Pear VC. DevAI is tackling a critical challenge…
Sara Beery came to MIT as an assistant professor in MIT’s Department of Electrical Engineering and Computer Science (EECS) eager to focus on ecological challenges. She has fashioned her research career around the opportunity to apply her expertise in computer vision, machine learning, and data science to tackle real-world issues in conservation and sustainability. Beery…
Should you grab your umbrella before you walk out the door? Checking the weather forecast beforehand will only be helpful if that forecast is accurate. Spatial prediction problems, like weather forecasting or air pollution estimation, involve predicting the value of a variable in a new location based on known values at other locations. Scientists typically…
With AI forecasted to continue its explosion in 2025, the ever-evolving technology presents both unprecedented opportunities and complex challenges for organizations worldwide. To help today’s organizations and professionals secure the most value from AI in 2025, I’ve shared my thoughts and anticipated AI trends for this year. Organizations Must Strategically Plan for the Cost of…
Legal teams are under increasing pressure to accelerate contract negotiations while maintaining precision and compliance. Traditional contract automation tools often compromise accuracy for speed, forcing legal departments to manually intervene and double-check AI-generated outputs. Enter Ivo, an AI-powered contract review platform that has already transformed the workflow of over 150 corporate legal teams, including those…
Silicon Valley-based Growth Warrior Capital (GWC), led by seasoned operator-turned-venture capitalist Promise Phelon, has announced two major investments into emerging AI startups MenuData and Simulacra Synthetic Data Studio. These investments precede the firm’s inaugural fund close, marking a strategic push into AI-driven consumer insights and data analytics. GWC, alongside Brickyard, co-led a $2 million seed…
Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer just a science-fiction concept. It is now a technology that has transformed human life and has the potential to reshape many industries. AI can change many disciplines, from chatbots helping in customer service to advanced systems that accurately diagnose diseases. But, even with these significant achievements, many businesses find…
How rigorous testing environments can boost user satisfaction and business outcomes In the contemporary AI landscape, match recommendation systems power many platforms integral to our daily lives—whether job boards, professional networking sites, dating applications, or e-commerce. These recommendation engines connect users with relevant opportunities or products, boosting engagement and overall satisfaction. However, developing and refining…