Devony Hof

Devony Hof is a SiliconANGLE writer covering live events with theCUBE. Growing up in a family of writers in Silicon Valley, she has long been interested in the intersection between technology and the arts. She graduated from Northwestern University in 2023 with a bachelor's degree in English Literature and Theatre. In her spare time, she enjoys writing plays, poetry and anything in between, as well as acting in theatre and film around the Chicago area.

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Model mashups and AI agents: How AWS is preparing for the next workforce

Amazon Web Services Inc. is ready for the next generation of workers — and by that, the company means a host of different models and artificial intelligence agents. The cloud giant is preparing for the upcoming AWS re:Invent later this year, with a series of product updates based around intelligent automation and agentic AI. “We ...

AWS believes humans and AI can be workplace allies

Amid artificial intelligence concerns related to job loss and content scraping, Amazon Web Services Inc. has chosen to go full steam ahead on implementing agent workforces and AI-powered tools. AWS believes in the power of AI to transform the workplace, and wants everyone else to buy in too. Otherwise, as tech leaders often suggest, employees ...

Following Veritas acquisition, Cohesity looks for further growth

Since Cohesity Inc. acquired Veritas Technologies LLC in 2024, the combined entity has been quick to answer on the changing needs of the cybersecurity market. That include tools to combat the increasing amount of cyberattacks. In its partnership with Amazon Web Services Inc., Cohesity has enhanced its portfolio of security solutions with artificial intelligence and ...

Arctera applies threefold strategy to data compliance for AI

For a company that spun off only six months ago, Arctera.io is going full steam ahead on data and artificial intelligence management. Arctera offers three backup and storage options that originated from Veritas Technologies LLC, covering data management, cyber resiliency and data compliance. All three areas are under a microscope in the era of AI ...

Fanatics builds its AI game plan with Snowflake

Americans have spent almost $450 billion on sports betting since 2018. Now, artificial intelligence is part of the equation. Fanatics Holdings Inc., a sports platform that includes betting sites, e-commerce, collectibles and event operations, is harnessing Snowflake Inc.’s data analytics and AI services to derive new insights about fans. “Our data is really unique in ...

Spectra Logic brings tape technology into the modern era

Tape drives might seem like old news, but according to Spectra Logic Corp., they’re a part of the modern data solution. Now reaching its 25th anniversary, the company focuses on tape-based solutions with an eye toward current cloud and artificial intelligence-based trends. “Tape is 75 years old,” said Mitch Seigle (pictured), chief marketing officer of Spectra ...

NetApp’s data infrastructure solutions gain momentum in AI era

Enterprise storage is evolving to meet the needs of artificial intelligence models. NetApp, which specializes in intelligent data infrastructure, has deep roots in the storage industry. With new additions to its AFF A-series portfolio of all-flash arrays, the company feels ready to support customers’ AI deployments. “You cannot implement any AI model or training system ...

With Snowflake’s help, fitness wearable Whoop keeps its data in peak condition

If you are looking to stay fit, Whoop Inc. might have an answer in the form of a fitness tracker supported by artificial intelligence. Whoop is a wearable that collects biometric data, with a focus on cardiometabolic health. The screenless device uses personalized algorithms to derive insights from user data. Now, in partnership with Snowflake ...

The NFL tackles data infrastructure and AI deployment with NetApp

The National Football League, better known as the NFL, kicked off the summer by expanding its partnership with NetApp Inc. As a massive and increasingly global organization, the NFL has to manage large amounts of data, and that’s where NetApp’s intelligent data organization comes in clutch. “We throw big, massive events,” said Gary Brantley (pictured, ...

Index Engines leverages its roots in data to combat AI ransomware

When it comes to cyber resiliency, artificial intelligence can be both friend and foe. Index Engines Inc., a cyber resiliency firm that detects ransomware inside customer data, has adapted in response to the increasing number of AI cyber attacks. The danger to organizations’ data is more immediate than ever, according to George Biry (pictured), strategic ...