The ASCII Group MSP Business Community has launched an AI Committee to drive industry advancement. The committee aims to identify key areas for future service delivery, conduct research, forge strategic partnerships, and empower the community with market-ready campaigns. The committee consists of various ASCII members.
CompTIA is expanding its product roadmap to address the growing demand for AI skills in the job market. With AI job roles becoming more prominent, CompTIA aims to offer certifications and training programs to help individuals upskill and meet the evolving skills needs. The demand for AI skills will impact job clusters such as software development, cybersecurity, and systems operations.
AI automation company Pia has appointed Gerwai Todd as its new CEO, replacing Christian Pacheco. Todd will also continue to serve as CEO of TimeZest. Pia offers an AI-led automation platform for managed service providers. Pacheco expressed confidence in Todd’s ability to lead the company’s growth and scale the business.
Silence Laboratories has raised $4.1 million in funding for its privacy-preserving tech platform. The company, founded in 2021, enables enterprises to adopt privacy-enhancing technologies through a fusion of cryptography and security engineering. Their goal is to create a global privacy-compliant collaboration infrastructure. The global market for privacy-enhancing technologies is growing at a compound annual growth rate of 26.6%.
I’m catching you up on moves around the industry here.