Technology Strategy
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IBM and Together AI Forge a $240M Powerhouse Partnership to Revolutionize Open-Source AI Inference
In the rapidly evolving landscape of artificial intelligence, the bridge between experimental models and production-grade reality is often built on the strength of raw infrastructure. Taking a massive leap forward, IBM and Together AI have officially inked a multi-year agreement valued at $240 million. This partnership isn't just about capital; it’s about deploying the first large-scale inference cluster on IBM Cloud powered by NVIDIA’s cutting-edge HGX B300 systems. Designed to meet the skyrocketing demands of enterprises, this collaboration aims to make high-performance open-source AI inference more accessible, efficient, and scalable than ever before.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
The Build vs. Buy Dilemma: Navigating Credit Card Portfolios in 2026
Card programs are far from being a relic of the past. In fact, they are thriving. By 2025, balances at federally insured credit unions climbed by 3.1%, reaching a staggering $87.8 billion. This growth underscores one undeniable truth: card programs remain a cornerstone of strategic importance for financial institutions. However, there is a catch. While the opportunity is growing, the complexity of managing these programs is accelerating even faster. What used to be a straightforward product line has transformed into a high-stakes ecosystem requiring expertise in unsecured lending, fraud prevention, digital servicing, and constant regulatory compliance.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
MiTAC Unveils the Future of Agentic AI Infrastructure at OCP APAC Summit
The landscape of artificial intelligence is shifting rapidly. We are moving past the era of simple, single-prompt chatbots and entering the age of Agentic AI—autonomous systems capable of complex reasoning and multi-step workflows. To support this massive computational shift, MiTAC Computing Technology Corporation recently took center stage at the OCP APAC Summit to showcase a diversified lineup of rack-scale infrastructure specifically engineered for these demanding workloads. As a global leader in high-performance server solutions, MiTAC’s latest offerings represent a significant leap forward in how data centers handle the next generation of AI.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
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Beyond Aesthetics: How Urban Design is Transforming Communities and Lives at UNTAR
Urban design is often mistaken for merely making cities look beautiful. However, at its core, it is a powerful tool for social change, economic stability, and environmental resilience. Universitas Tarumanagara (UNTAR) has been at the forefront of this movement, recognizing that the way we structure our cities directly dictates the quality of life for millions of people. By integrating IT architecture planning with traditional urban design, UNTAR is redefining what it means to build a future-ready community.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
The Visionary Blueprint: Uncovering Thomas Karsten's Garden City Legacy in Bandung
Bandung has long been celebrated as the 'Paris van Java,' a nickname that evokes images of lush boulevards, art deco masterpieces, and a cool, refreshing atmosphere. While many admire the aesthetic charm of the city, few realize that much of Bandung’s unique character was intentionally crafted by a visionary Dutch architect and urban planner named Herman Thomas Karsten. Karsten’s influence on Indonesian urban landscapes is profound, particularly through his implementation of the 'Garden City' (Tuinstad) concept, which fundamentally reshaped the northern parts of Bandung in the early 20th century.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
AMD Goes All-In: A Massive $10 Billion Bet on Taiwan’s AI Future
The global race for artificial intelligence supremacy just got a whole lot more expensive—and Taiwan is right at the center of it. Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has officially announced a staggering investment of over $10 billion into Taiwan’s AI ecosystem. This isn't just a simple cash injection; it’s a strategic move designed to overhaul manufacturing capabilities and solidify the partnerships necessary to build the next generation of AI infrastructure.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
Beyond the Hype: Building the Invisible Scaffolding of Modern Public Sector Tech
In the fast-paced world of global technology, it is incredibly easy to get swept up in the headlines. Every week seems to bring a new, flashy breakthrough in artificial intelligence that promises to change everything. However, if we look beneath the surface of the most impactful stories from the past month, a much more grounded and significant narrative begins to emerge. We are witnessing a fundamental shift in how governments approach technology: a move away from rigid, top-down mandates toward a more fluid, ground-up style of problem-solving.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
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The AI Scaling Crisis: Why 77% of Boards Prioritize AI but Most Infrastructure Fails the Test
The corporate world has moved past the 'wait and see' phase of artificial intelligence. Today, AI isn't just a buzzword; it’s a mandate. However, a new reality check is hitting global enterprises hard: while the ambition to deploy AI is skyrocketing, the digital foundations meant to support it are often crumbling under the pressure. A comprehensive new report titled "Building Durable AI Advantage," produced by Tata Communications in partnership with Bloomberg Media Studios, highlights a massive disconnect between boardroom aspirations and technical reality.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial
Breaking the Memory Wall: How WEKA and OCI Just Supercharged AI Inference by 10x
The artificial intelligence gold rush has hit a significant roadblock that many in the industry are calling the "memory wall." As enterprises shift from training massive models to deploying them in production, the cost and efficiency of inference have become the new battlegrounds. Today, WEKA and Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) have announced a breakthrough that might just change the math of AI economics forever.
Intan Karisma Fajrin
Orbitcore Editorial