Ben Craske

Norwich

Senior Editor at INNOVATION

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Articles

IBM and NVIDIA set to accelerate AI at scale

1 week ago | innovation-mag.com | Ben Craske

A 2024 IBM report found that more than three in four executives surveyed (77%) say generative AI is market-ready, up from just 36% in 2023.   With this push to put AI into production comes an increased need for compute and data-intensive technologies. The collaboration between IBM and NVIDIA will enable IBM to provide hybrid AI solutions that take advantage of open technologies and platforms while also supporting data management, performance, security and governance.
Oracle introduces AI Agent Studio

1 week ago | innovation-mag.com | Ben Craske

Oracle recently announced Oracle AI Agent Studio for Fusion Applications, a comprehensive platform for creating, extending, deploying and managing AI agents and agent teams across the enterprise.  Part of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications Suite, the new AI Agent Studio provides easy-to-use tools for customers and partners to create customised AI agents that address complex business needs and can help drive new levels of productivity.
EasyPark to transform user mobility with Google Cloud

2 weeks ago | innovation-mag.com | Ben Craske

EasyPark Group, a leading provider of digital parking and mobility solutions, and Google Cloud recently announced a strategic collaboration to support its multicloud strategy and advance its AI journey.  By leveraging Google Cloud’s AI technology, EasyPark Group aims to accelerate global expansion through intelligent automation, enhance operational efficiency and drive innovation that transforms the mobility experience for users worldwide.
Meet Beyond Identity: Our Startup of the Month

2 weeks ago | innovation-mag.com | Ben Craske

As the digital threat landscape continues to evolve, organisations worldwide are adopting a zero-trust security stance to mitigate risks and strengthen defences. With this framework, organisations are being encouraged to take a ‘never trust, always verify,’ approach – continuously scrutinising users, devices and network resources.
BlueHalo announces breakthrough in laser communication

2 weeks ago | innovation-mag.com | Ben Craske

BlueHalo, the company transforming the future of global defence through mission-critical innovation in the space domain, recently announced the successful milestone demonstration of its two-terminal long-haul, multi-orbit laser communication system.  The achievement marks a significant breakthrough in the development of space-based laser communication technology with far-reaching implications for national security and commercial sectors.
How the New York Times uses AI

2 months ago | benjamincraske.com | Benjamin Craske |Ben Craske

Let's talk about the AI elephant in the newsroom. Specifically, the one the New York Times (NYT) is currently training. As a tech editor, I'm constantly watching how the media landscape is shifting, and the NYT's recent move into deploying internal AI tools is significant. I’d even go as far as to say it’s a model for other publishers to follow and build their own AI policies on.
What a year January 2025 has been, hey?

2 months ago | benjamincraske.com | Benjamin Craske |Ben Craske

As February looms, it’s hard not to feel like we’ve packed a year’s worth of bonkers into the 31 days of 2025 so far. We’ve seen natural disasters, political shifts and tech breakthroughs – sometimes all in the same day. January often stretches on interminably due to a mix of post-festive melancholy and belt-tightening. But when you throw in such a barrage of crazy world events and unprecedented changes, it’s no surprise some of us might be feeling a little burned out.
My first fiction writing workshop

Jul 23, 2024 | benjamincraske.com | Benjamin Craske |Ben Craske

If you work in content creation, it can be challenging to balance the demands of your professional creativity with personal projects outside your 9-5. I have struggled to strike this balance for years. My personal writing projects have included journalling, this website and flirtations with fiction which never amounted to anything – let alone publication. I also worried I'd 'missed the boat' with creative writing.
Look back at life in this peaceful Norfolk village in days gone by

Feb 8, 2023 | edp24.co.uk | Ben Craske

From the award-winning beaches and breathtaking countryside to the unique communities dotted across the county and the vibrant people that make them thrive- it truly is a special part of the world. And today we are taking a moment to turn back the clocks at one of Norfolk's many fabulous villages - Martham. The community is thought to have Saxon roots, but recent historical enquiries offer evidence it could originate from Roman times or even before.
Norwich nostalgia: The Civilian Defence volunteers poised to act in times of need

Feb 4, 2023 | edp24.co.uk | Ben Craske

Turn back the clocks to 1949, the year the Civilian Defence Corps (CDC) was formed. The Second World War might have finished but the onset of the Cold War created tension that filtered down from international relations and global leaders to permeate British society. In this context, citizens around the country prepared to act should the worst come to the worst and a national emergency unfold.