New Talon cluster a major leap forward in accelerated computing, AI technology infrastructure at Miami - Miami University

The laptops offer up to 128 GB unified memory, 1 petaflop FP4 performance and support for local AI agents and 8K video. NVIDIA announced the availability of RTX Spark laptops, which combine RTX graphics with NVIDIA’s AI software platform in Windows PCs. The laptops are designed for content creation, gaming and local AI workloads and will be available from ASUS, Dell, HP, Lenovo, Microsoft and MSI.

L&T Technology Services (BSE: 540115, NSE: LTTS), a global leader in Engineering Intelligence Solutions and ER&D services, today inaugurated its AI-Native EI Lab for Digital Manufacturing in Bengaluru, an experiential environment where customers and partners can see AI-Native Manufacturing, digital twins and autonomous systems working together across the lifecycles. This press release features multimedia. View the full release here: https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20261011660276/en/Inauguration of the EI Lab for Manufacturing and Operations at LTTS’ Bengaluru Campus

Quick LinksTopic AreasWho Can ApplyKey DatesAdditional InformationTopic AreasTopic Area 1: Grid ResilienceThis topic area supported projects that strengthen grid reliability and resilience through reconductoring and deploying other ATTs. These projects must expand the transfer capacity of existing transmission or sub-transmission, improve system flexibility, and reduce the likelihood and consequences of disruptive events. Topic Area 2: Smart GridThis topic area supported projects focused on deploying advanced grid technologies, which may include new devices, materials, engineering designs, or software tools. These projects must enhance the efficiency, reliability, and operational flexibility of the electric grid through smart grid technologies that enable real-time monitoring, control, and optimization of grid assets. Topic Area 3: Grid Innovation ProgramThis topic area supported high-impact, innovative projects that enhance grid reliability and resilience, with a focus on transmission systems that facilitate development of new large loads.

The expansion of the role of Chief Financial Officers (CFOs) has accelerated in recent years, and now the CFOs are also involved in decisions regarding technology investments, artificial intelligence (AI) governance and long-term value creation, according to the Deloitte Finance Trends 2027: Shaping the Next Era of Enterprise Value study. More than half of the survey participants (54%) are involved in decisions on how to allocate AI and technology investments across the organization, while 48% coordinate initiatives on the trust, accuracy and transparency of AI systems, and another 48% are responsible for overseeing technology investments and controlling the associated costs. More than two-thirds of those who have taken on new responsibilities say that this expansion has taken place in the last three years, the study shows. The top priority identified by study participants for fiscal year 2027 is integrating artificial intelligence and advanced technologies for operations automation (43%), followed by increasing cost efficiency across the organization (34%), optimizing capital allocation and investment decisions (33%), and strengthening the strategic influence of the finance

Microsoft has restored App-V Server to extended support through October 9, 2029. The extended support period provides continuity and security updates but does not include new features.

Commercial and community solar design service Solesca is launching the second version of its software, which will now add terrain variability and slopes for designing ground-mounted and rooftop solar projects. “A lot of the expensive surprises on solar projects come from decisions made early with incomplete information,” said Sam Schierloh, CEO and co-founder of Solesca. “Terrain is one of the big ones. We’ve been working on v2 for more than two years, and it gives developers a much clearer picture of a site before they commit to it, which means less time and money spent on projects that were never going to work.”