Gcore
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Gcore is an edge AI, cloud, network, and security company founded in 2014 in Luxemburg.[1][2][3]As of March 2024, its global network consists of over 180 Points of Presence (PoPs) on six continents.[4][5]Gcore partnered with Graphcore to launch the European AI Cloud, which uses technology to speed up machine learning tasks with ready-made AI infrastructure.[6]
Network infrastructure
According to the company's website, Gcore has network locations in 6 continents: Europe, North America, Asia, South America, Africa, and Australia.[7]
Products and services
Gcore provides content delivery network (CDN), cloud computing,[8]virtual machines, bare-metal server, AI intelligence, kubernetes,[9] streaming media, DDoS mitigation, Domain Name System (DNS), function as a service (FaaS) and logging as a Service (LaaS).[10][11][12]
A January 18, 2022, review by TechRadar commend Gcore's extensive network and CDN analytics. However, the review noted that the website lacked comprehensive guidance and assistance, which could be improved.[13]
In March 2023, Gcore offers a free speed test that helps check internet speed and the quality of a broadband and mobile connection.[14][15]
History
Gcore was established in 2014 in Luxembourg.[16][3] In 2020, the company entered a partnership agreement with Intel.[17][18]
In March 2024, Gcore announced it has acquired web application and API protection (WAAP) solution from StackPath.[19]
In May 2024, former vice-chancellor of Germany and federal minister of Germany for health Philipp Rösler joined the Gcore board.[20][21]
In April 2024, Gcore received a commendation in the Industry Innovation category at the NVIDIA Partner Network Awards EMEA for developing the first speech-to-text technology for Luxembourgish, using its LuxemBERT AI model.[22]
Controversies
Correctiv and Tageszeitung reported that Gcore supported the distribution of the TV network RT until April 2023, which has been under sanctions by the EU since March 2022. However, Gcore denies the accusations.[23][24]
References
- ^ Sead Fadilpašić (2024-03-08). "Gcore snaps up StackPath WAAP offering". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "About Convenient Cloud Services | Gcore". gcore.com. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ a b "G-Core Labs S.A." Odoo. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ "Securing Cloud Edge Environments - Technology Org". 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Redaktion (2023-05-04). "DDoS-Angriff: So schützt du deine Website erfolgreich gegen Hacker". Gründer.de (in German). Retrieved 2023-05-12.
- ^ Moizan, Fabrice. "G-Core Labs launches European AI cloud powered by Graphcore IPU". www.graphcore.ai. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Gcore Global Network Map". gcore.com. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Securing Cloud Edge Environments - Technology Org". 2023-04-14. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Certified Kubernetes Software Conformance". CNCF. Retrieved 2024-07-23.
- ^ "Stay ahead of the game: How DDoS protection can safeguard your gaming infrastructure". www.msn.com. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Maxen, Bill (2019-05-03). "Top 5 List of Function As a Service Providers". TechUseful. Retrieved 2023-07-18.
- ^ Security, Help Net (2024-02-02). "DDoS attack power skyrockets to 1.6 Tbps". Help Net Security. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ Mike Williams (2022-01-18). "Gcore CDN review". TechRadar. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ Africa, B. I. (2023-04-20). "How to test your internet speed". Business Insider Africa. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ Nath, Bipasha (2022-07-12). "15 Best Internet Speed Test Tools to Check Your Wi-Fi and Mobile Bandwidth". Geekflare. Retrieved 2023-05-05.
- ^ "Vun nächster Woch un: Eng nei Iwwersetzungsapp fir d'Lëtzebuerger Sprooch". www.rtl.lu (in Luxembourgish). Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ Help Net Security (2022-06-30). "G-Core Labs' stand-alone solution offers protection against SYN Flood DDoS attacks". Help Net Security. Retrieved 2023-04-06.
- ^ PDF. "G-Core Labs: High-Performance Infrastructure". Intel. Retrieved 2023-04-05.
- ^ Sead Fadilpašić (2024-03-08). "Gcore snaps up StackPath WAAP offering". TechRadar. Retrieved 2024-07-18.
- ^ "Former German minister Philipp Roesler joins Gcore board". Luxembourg Times. 2024-07-24. Retrieved 2024-07-24.
- ^ "Philipp Rösler startet beim IT-Unternehmen Gcore". Tagesspiegel Background. May 7, 2024.
- ^ Yee, Kristen (2024-04-18). "NVIDIA Honors Partners of the Year in Europe, Middle East, Africa". NVIDIA Blog. Retrieved 2024-05-07.
- ^ Peters, Jean (2023-07-14). "Warum Russia Today trotz Sanktionen in Europa weiterläuft". correctiv.org (in German). Retrieved 2024-08-09.
- ^ Fromm, Anne (2023-07-14). "Russische Propaganda in Europa: Hütchenspieler für Russia Today". Die Tageszeitung: taz (in German). ISSN 0931-9085. Retrieved 2024-08-09.
External links
- Official website