Microsoft rules out layoffs in India amid global job cuts
Software giant Microsoft has no plans to lay off employees in its India operations, senior company officials have said amid reports that the company is cutting a small percentage of jobs across departments globally. “No, not in India,” Puneet Chandok,…
Significant percentage of iPhone, Android users in India faced issues post software upgrade: Survey
Significant percentage of iPhone, Android users in the country said they have experienced call connection issues after the latest software upgrade, online platform LocalCircles said in its latest report. According to the survey, 60 per cent of iPhone users and…
Computing and technological advancement core for India’s development: Vaishnaw
Computing and technological advancement is a core building block for India to become a developed nation by 2047, Union Minister for Electronics and Information Technology Ashwini Vaishnaw said here on Saturday. The minister said C-DAC plays a major role in…
Dark web, cryptocurrency, drones continue to be challenge: Amit Shah
Union Home Minister Amit Shah said on Saturday that dark web, cryptocurrency, online marketplace and drones continue to be a challenge for the country and these have to be checked by strict measures. Chairing a regional conference on ‘Drug Trafficking…
Infosys files antitrust case against Cognizant in US court alleging it used anticompetitive scheme
The legal battle between Infosys and Cognizant continues with the former filing an antitrust case about Cognizant’s anticompetitive scheme to achieve, maintain, and enhance its dominance in both the healthcare payor software market and the related IT services market for…
Taiwan’s MSI selects Syrma SGS to manufacture ‘Make in India’ laptops for Indian consumers
Syrma SGS Technology Ltd, a leading electronics systems design and manufacturing company, will collaborate with Tailwan’s MSI, a global leader in AI PCs, gaming, content creation, business & productivity and AIoT solutions, as its manufacturing partner in India to produce…
How Are Electronics Circuit Boards Designed?
Electronics Circuit Boards Designed Printed circuit boards are the key to all our electronic devices. They enable the signals and power to flow between all the different components and make our smartphones, computers, and heart rate monitors function properly. To…
National Cyber Security Coordinator urges increased investment in cybersecurity for India’s digital infrastructure to protect against cyber threats
New Delhi Despite having one of the world’s fastest 5G rollouts, with 4.74 million base stations deployed since October 2022, corporate investment in cybersecurity remains “minimal”, said M U Nair, National Cyber Security Coordinator (NCSC) on Thursday. Enhancing cybersecurity Urging…
TCS misses Q3 revenue estimates as clients cut spending amid macro-economic uncertainty
Tata Consultancy Services, on Thursday, posted a smaller-than-expected third-quarter revenue on Thursday as its key North America market underperformed for the fifth quarter in a row. The company’s consolidated revenue increased 5.6 per cent to ₹639.73 billion in the October-December…
Singapore’s PTW Group enters Indian semiconductor market via Bartronics partnership
Bartronics India Limited, a fin-tech solutions provider, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Singapore’s PTW Group on January 8, 2025, marking PTW’s entry into the Indian semiconductor market. The agreement was signed in Hyderabad after meeting with Telangana’s IT…
Meta ends US fact-checking program, adopts community-based moderation model
Social media giant Meta on Tuesday scrapped its U.S. fact-checking program for a community-based system similar to X and reduced the curbs on discussions around contentious topics such as immigration and gender identity. The move marks a reversal in Meta’s…
Online learning platform Coursera to train 60,000 Kerala residents in 2025
The Kerala Knowledge Economy Mission (KKEM), an initiative by Kerala Development and Innovation Strategic Council (K-DISC) has partnered with Coursera, a leading global online learning platform, to equip youth across the State with industry-relevant skills. The collaboration aims to train…
How Can PCB Prototype Assembly Be Optimized For Faster Turnarounds?
PCB Prototype Assembly Be Optimized For Faster Turnarounds PCB prototype assembly enables designers and engineers to transform theoretical schematics into functional boards with components soldered on. This bridges the gap between prototype pcb assembly fabrication and product manufacturing, and is…
ARPU repair of Indian telcos to continue from Q1 2025: Analysts
The average revenue per user (ARPU) repair in the Indian telecom sector would continue from the first quarter of 2025 and may continue beyond, said analysts on Monday. The Indian telecom tariffs are low in absolute terms as compared with…
DPDP Rules fail to uphold user privacy against Centre
India’s Digital Personal Data Protection Rules prioritise accountability to the government and end up undermining user privacy rights, policy experts told businessline. Looking at specific provisions relating to State powers, data breaches and Data Protection Board, experts said the draft…
Indian IT sector poised for steady YoY growth despite Q3FY25 seasonal headwinds
Indian IT companies are set to announce their third-quarter earnings for FY25 in January. While H2 is typically ridden with the usual seasonal factors like furloughs, analysts forecast that an improvement in the growth momentum on a YoY basis is…
Indian-origin tech firms corner 1/5th of H1B visas issued by US
Indian-origin tech companies cornered a fifth of all H1B visas issued by the US with Infosys and Tata Consultancy Services leading the pack, an analysis of data from the US immigration department showed. According to data from the US Citizenship…
“Our commitment in the electronics and semiconductor space is about $18 billion,” N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons
The Tata group will open nine factories in the next 24 months. For the “long game” of electronics and semiconductors, the Tata group has earmarked $18billion of investments, says N Chandrasekaran, Chairman, Tata Sons. “It’s a long game. You don’t…
IT companies gears up for Q3 results with tier 1 companies to report modest revenue growth: Report
As the quarterly results season begins next week, the Indian IT services sector is preparing for a mixed performance in the third quarter of FY25, a period traditionally considered weak due to seasonal furloughs, according to a report by Centrum….
India’s smartphone market on track to cross highest-ever value of $50b in 2025: Counterpoint Research
India’s smartphone market is on track to achieve its highest-ever value in 2025, crossing $50 billion or around ₹4,28,900 crore, and this milestone will be driven by a value-centric approach from smartphone original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) and a rising consumer…
Beyond ChatGPT: OpenAI’s vision for an ‘intelligent’ future
If you are still in awe of Generative AI solutions such as ChatGPT, Perplexity, Meta AI, and Gemini, you are in for more surprises. OpenAI, for one, is talking about much more powerful and deeper Large Language Models (LLMs) that…
Mandatory voice and SMS tariff plan may impact telcos data-led model
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI)‘s mandate of separate voice and SMS plans may negatively impact private telcos as they have been investing heavily in data-related services. TRAI has asked telecom operators to come up with plans for basic…
Cyara launches global innovation centre to enhance customer experience solutions
Cyara, a US-based Customer Experience (CX) Assurance solutions company, has opened a Global Innovation Centre (GIC) here. The facility will house 200 employees, and act as the company’s innovation centre, accelerating product development. “Cyara’s AI-led CX transformation platform allows enterprises…
India will soon become 15–20% of GlobalLogic’s business, says CEO Nitesh Banga
India will soon become 15 to 20 per cent of GlobalLogic’s business, said Nitesh Banga, the President & CEO of the Hitachi Group company. “APAC is about half of our engineering powerhouse and India is an important part. From a…
CCI tightens oversight, sets up confidentiality rings in Big Tech probes to prevent data leaks
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) is increasingly deploying confidentiality rings in its inquiries into big tech companies, to prevent data leaks. In the latest development, the CCI has established a confidentiality ring in its ongoing probe into Apple to…
Trump backs Musk on H-1B visas, boosting Indian tech hopes: Analysts
Industry experts have expressed optimism of easier H1-B processes and higher H1-B quotas working in favour of Indian IT firms even after tech magnate Elon Musk’s mixed signals on the H-1B visa program, calling it “broken” after US President-elect Donald…
Hexaware Technologies proposes to set up TechFin centre at GIFT City, to employ 500 persons
Following Infosys and Cognizant, global Information Technology services company Hexaware Technologies Ltd is the latest to file an application to set up a Tech-fin centre at GIFT City in Gujarat that will employ over 500 persons. The company that has 54…
Financial Stability Report warns of risks posed by AI in finance, including cyber threats and market concentration.
The evolution and adoption of AI (Artificial Intelligence) by the financial industry pose several risks to financial stability, cautioned the Financial Stability Report. The risks include interconnectedness becoming enhanced through over-reliance on shared technology, service providers and infrastructure. In particular,…
Establish regional technology adoption hubs: CII report on smart manufacturing
The Government should set up regional technology adoption hubs to provide shared access to advanced manufacturing technologies, Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has suggested. This could be done possibly in collaboration with industry associations like CII and other stakeholders, a…
Telecom users get better quality of service as they pay more
Quality of service by private telco players improved greatly in 2024 following tariff hikes announced in July. Performance data shared by Mozark AI, a digital experience testing platform, showed that telcos had improved their services in urban areas in terms…
ONDC has seen over 150 million transactions, want to grow share of transactions from small biz: ONDC CEO
The Open Network for Digital Commerce expects to see transactions on the network to scale up faster in the coming year. On one hand, it wants to attract “digitally mature” consumers and sellers, while on the other it wants to…
Vodafone Group clears about ₹11,650 cr dues to lenders raised against VIL shares
UK-based Vodafone Group has cleared dues of around ₹11,650 crore or about 109 million pound that it raised against shares of Vodafone Idea, according to a regulatory filing. Vodafone Group had pledged almost the entire stake in VIL to raise…
AI is enabling us to compete at larger tables: Persistent Systems CTO
Dr. Pandurang Kamat, Chief Technology Officer at Persistent Systems, talks to businessline about the company’s AI strategy, customer readiness to embrace this technology, and the benefits it offers. What have been some recent developments in the company? We have predominantly…
Reliance Jio opposes OTT content service regulation
There’s no ground to bring OTT content services under the authorisation of the Indian Telecommunications Act, 2023, said Reliance Jio Infocomm Ltd in its counter comments to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Stakeholders like Bharti Airtel Ltd earlier…
10 Years of Razorpay: Every Employee Gets a Slice with New ESOPs Plan
Razorpay, a full stack payments and banking platform, has announced that it is extending ESOPs worth ₹ 1 lakh to each of its current employees, numbering at over 3,000. This ESOP gesture underscores the fintech major’s gratitude for the relentless…
IT industry treads with a sense of cautious optimism
Amid gloom caused by global economic headwinds and geopolitical challenges, the Indian IT industry managed to weather one of the toughest years in recent times as clients pressed a pause button on IT spending. Besides, reports of layoffs and poor…
Global macroeconomic uncertainties now gradually stabilising: Nasscom President
Rajesh Nambiar, an IT industry veteran with over 30 years of experience holding key positions in companies like Cognizant, TCS, and IBM, has recently taken over as the President of the National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom). In…
When AI meets Santa Claus, it’s a mixed reality Xmas
It’s the season of carols, holly, mulled wine and gifts with the golden voices of Jim Reeves, Frank Sinatra and Bing Crosby wafting in the background. But this year the Christmas magic is sprinkled with a fair dose of Artificial…
India’s first UG Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies launched
The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE), in collaboration with the National Quantum Mission (NQM) under the Department of Science and Technology (DST), on Wednesday launched India’s first Undergraduate (UG) Minor Programme in Quantum Technologies. This initiative aims to…
Broadridge plans 10-14% workforce growth in India for 2025
In 2025, Broadridge Financial Solutions, a fintech player, plans to increase its India workforce by 10-14 per cent, said Sheenam Ohrie its Managing Director. To date, in FY25 , Broadridge has hired over 500 employees in the country. The company’s global…
X reports 9 terrorism complaints from Indian users in November
For the first time in 2024, micro-blogging platform X (formerly Twitter) reported nine user grievances related to terrorism and violent extremism in November. While the company has been regularly posting the total number of accounts suspended for promotion of terrorism,…
BSNL gains mobile subscribers in October; while Jio, Vodafone-Idea see decline
State-owned, Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) continued to gain mobile subscribers base, with a net addition of more than five-lakh customers in October, while private players Reliance Jio (Jio) and Vodafone-Idea (VIL) lost more than 37-lakh and 19-lakh subscribers respectively….
11 cyber threats every second: India’s digital expansion fuels attack surface
India is facing unprecedented cyberattacks, with over 369 million threats detected in 2025 alone. Critical sectors such as healthcare, hospitality, and BFSI are in the crosshairs, with government entities also facing persistent threats. This alarming surge, highlighted in the latest…
Student Tribe partners with Marut Drones to empower future drone pilots
Student Tribe, an online student community with 6.50 lakh members in eight cities, has partnered with Marut Drones to expose students to opportunities in drones and drone technology. “It’s a comprehensive ecosystem designed to transform how students learn, engage, and…
Micromax and Phison partner to launch joint venture MiPhi
Micromax Informatics, India’s home-grown consumer electronics brand, and Phison, an innovator in NAND controller and NAND storage technologies, have launched MiPhi, a strategic joint venture. To enhance GPU efficiency and deliver advanced NAND storage solutions, MiPhi will introduce the world’s…
Deepfake Scams: Don’t believe everything you see
The worst fears of cybersecurity experts have come true as hackers are dragging celebrities to lure gullible people into scams. They are swearing on social media with deepfake videos showing prominent personalities like Mukesh Ambani, Nirmala Sitharaman, Shaktikanta Das, Sundar…
BFSI and healthcare to lead Indian IT recovery as bellwether Accenture upgrades FY25 outlook
Global professional services company Accenture announced its Q1FY25 results on Thursday, reporting a 9 per cent revenue increase that exceeded its guided range of 3-6 per cent. Analysts note that while the Indian IT sector experienced a slow recovery in…
TRAI recommends additional 5 MHz spectrum in the 700 MHz band for Indian Railways
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Friday recommended that in addition to the already assigned 5 MHz (paired) frequency spectrum in the 700 MHz frequency band, an additional 5 MHz (paired) spectrum of the same band should be…
How Does a Via in Pad Affect the Trace Routing of a PCB?
Via in Pad Affect the Trace Routing of a PCB Vias play an important role in the interconnection of layers in PCBs and electronic products. They are used to provide conductive paths between components and facilitate heat dissipation. There are…
Bharti Airtel: Bridges market share gap with Jio amid tariff hikes
Bharti Airtel reporting incremental an incremental Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) of ₹41 billion over market leader Reliance Jio’s ₹35 billion in Q2FY25, despite the tariff hike churn. While Airtel’s market share went up 19 per cent YoY, Vodafone Idea (Vi)…
How Does PCB Manufacturing Assembly Align With Industry 4.0 Principles?
PCB Manufacturing Assembly Align With Industry 4.0 Principles Printed circuit boards, or pcb manufacturing assembly, are a critical part of the electronic devices we rely on. They provide a way to connect and power the components that define today’s most…
ZETWERK raises $90m in latest funding round, hits $3.1b valuation
ZETWERK Manufacturing Businesses has raised close to $90 million in 2024 in a funding round led by investors Rakesh Gangwal and Khosla Ventures, valuing the company at $3.1 billion. It also achieved a Gross Merchandise Value (GMV) of ₹17,564 crore…
embedUR and Synaptics partner to deliver AI-powered Edge solutions for India’s smart device market
embedUR systems, the US-based embedded technology company with most of its employees working in Chennai, has tied up with the $1 billion US-based Synaptics Inc, a fabless semiconductor company listed on the Nasdaq, to deliver affordable, Artificial Intelligence powered Edge…
ITServe Alliance firms to explore smaller cities for expansion
The Telangana government has signed an agreement with ITServe Alliance, a US-based association of IT companies, to promote upskilling and reskilling and generate 30,000 jobs in tier-ii, iii cities in the State. “The MoU would promote the establishment of IT…
Quanfluence secures $2 million seed funding to propel quantum computing innovation
Quanfluence, a provider of photonics-based quantum and quantum-inspired solutions, has raised $2 million in a seed funding round led by Pi Ventures. Golden Sparrow, Reena Dayal, and others participated in the round. Reena is also the Founder and CEO of…
What quality standards do printed circuit boards manufacturers follow?
printed circuit boards manufacturers Quality standards are a critical aspect of printed circuit board (PCB) manufacturing, as they ensure that the boards meet the required performance, safety, and reliability criteria. Printed circuit boards manufacturers follow a variety of industry standards…
Infosys and Google Cloud collaborate to launch a center of excellence for enterprise AI innovation
Infosys has launched a Google Cloud centre of excellence, powered by Infosys Topaz, to foster enterprise AI innovation. The centre will serve as a catalyst for co-creation and help businesses harness the power of GenAI for transformative growth. According to…
Industry bodies launch notice template generator ahead of data protection rules
Tired of waiting for the rules for the Digital Personal Data Protect Act, 2023, the Data Security Council of India (DSCI), a data protection body set up by NASSCOM, partnered with IDfy to launch PriView, an AI-powered tool that generates…
79% of Indian companies plan to increase AI spending in 2025: Freshworks’ AI Workplace Report
Companies in India believe Artificial Intelligence (AI) is essential for business success in 2025, showcasing the highest sentiment globally, according to the Freshworks’ AI Workplace Report. With 79 per cent of companies planning to increase AI budgets and an anticipated…
Monitra Healthcare’s AI-powered patch offers real-time heart monitoring for early diagnosis
Move over bulky, cumbersome heart monitors; there’s this patch placed on your chest to capture transient abnormal heartbeats, which often disappear, making it challenging for doctors to diagnose the condition. Monitra Healthcare Private Limited, a three-year-old startup, has developed this…
Technology is a great leveller, says Murthy
Infosys founder NR Narayana Murthy, on Sunday advocated the use of advanced technologies, including artificial intelligence (AI), in India, stating that technologies essentially reduce the gap between the well-to-do and the not-so-well people as it is a great leveller. “Technology…
Foxconn likely to produce AirPods for Apple in the next few weeks
Foxconn’s facility at Kongara Kalan near Hyderabad is likely to start production of AirPods for the US phone maker Apple beginning later this month or early next month, a source in the industry told businessline. The contract manufacturer has invested…
OpenAI whistleblower Suchir Balaji dies by suicide in San Francisco
A 26-year-old Indian-origin former employee of the artificial intelligence giant OpenAI has died by suicide in San Francisco, authorities said. Suchir Balaji was found dead inside his Buchanan Street apartment in San Francisco on November 26, San Francisco police and…
India’s data centre investments to exceed $100 billion by 2027: CBRE
With robust data centre (DC) demand fuelling expansion into India’s digital infrastructure, investment commitments in the industry are expected to surpass $100 billion by the end of 2027, according to CBRE report. India’s Data Centre (DC) market is witnessing a…
Emerging tech to help Telangana become a $1 trillion economy: IT Minister
Telangana, which has set its sights on achieving a $1-trillion economy within the next decade, has said that focusing on emerging sectors such as AI semiconductors and quantum computing would help the State to achieve the target, according to Telangana…
India surpasses US as largest market for Zoho’s finance suite
India and the Middle East are the largest markets for Zoho’s Finance Suite, Prashant Ganti, Head of Product Management, Finance and Operations BU, Zoho Corp shared. The company has also enhanced its finance suite in Mexico and Germany, among other…
Zoho apps: What’s new? – The Hindu BusinessLine
Zoho Books Integrates with IMS Dashboard Zoho Books, a GST and e-invoicing-compliant accounting software, now integrates with the IMS dashboard. This integration allows businesses to fetch supplier invoices, compare them with existing records, make necessary adjustments, accept or reject them,…
AI and Reels are driving ad ROI, says Arun Srinivas, Head of Ads Business at Meta India
Artificial Intelligence (AI) and “snackable” content like reels (short videos) drive the Return on Investment (ROI) for brands through digital advertising, said Arun Srinivas, Director & Head, Ads Business (India) at Meta during an interview with businessline. Following another positive…
Telangana seeks NASSCOM help in developing Skills University
Telangana IT and Industries Minister Duddilla Sridhar Babu has asked the National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) to help build Young India Skills University, an exclusive university being promoted by the State Government to equip students with employable…
Meta launches global anti-scam tools as holiday season kicks off across the globe
As the holiday shopping season kicks off around the world, Meta (Facebook) has launched a global anti-scam awareness campaign to help people stay safe online and on its apps. The latest anti-scam tools will be available in all its platforms…
TRAI releases recommendations on definition of International Traffic
The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) on Tuesday released the recommendations on the Definition of International Traffic. These recommendations have been issued because so far, there was no clarity on transmission of SMS traffic on domestic and international routes….
Xiaomi India targets 750 million device sales in the next decade
Smartphone and electronics device maker Xiaomi India said it aims to sell more than 750 million devices in the next 10 years, more than double the sales it has made in the country in the last 10 years. The company, which…
Epics, mythologies can help build Made-in-India games for the world
India, with its rich cultural heritage and vast pool of tech talent, has the potential to become a major player in the global video game industry. India’s epic stories and mythologies could serve as the foundation for globally appealing narratives,…
Unified broadcasting framework risks government control over free speech: Industry stakeholders
A unified framework for broadcasting services under the Telecommunications Act, 2023, could restrict free speech and lead to government overreach, industry stakeholders wrote to the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). Associations like the News Broadcasting & Digital Association (NBDA),…
AI’s entry in news search worrying publishers
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) continues its onward march in news aggregation, publishers worry about the technology’s negative impact on traditional revenue models and the push towards paywall and subscription models. Lawsuits against AI chatbots by news organisations have become a…
Big Tech under spotlight as house panel trains lens on digital markets
In a move to address the rapidly evolving challenges of the digital economy, the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Finance, headed by ruling party’s lawmaker Bhartruhari Mahtab, has identified the “Evolving Role of the Competition Commission of India (CCI) in the…
RMSI launches SaaS platform to generate early natural hazard impact forecast
Global geospatial and engineering solutions provider RMSI has announced the launch of SIRENNX, an AI-enabled natural hazard impact forecasting Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) platform. RMSI solutions help clients manage risks associated with natural and man-made hazards by applying innovative methods and global…
Tadiran Telecom to invest $10 million annually to manufacture IP phones in India
Israel-based unified communications company Tadiran Telecom plans to invest at least $10 million (about ₹80 crore) annually to manufacture IP telephones in India, a top company official has said. IP telephones support multiple communication functions, including conference calls through apps,…
How the ad world is being disrupted with AI, Avatars, Clones et al
Clones, Avatars, voices of dead superstars rising, someone, you admire walking out of the screen and standing beside you – technology is disrupting the advertising, marketing and retailing experience. At the Creative Tech Experience Centre in WPP’s swank campus in Gurugram,…
RBI to deploy AI for hunting down mule accounts
The Reserve bank of India is rolling out a AI / ML based model called MuleHunter.AI for detection of mule bank accounts. “A pilot with two large public sector banks has yielded encouraging results. Banks are encouraged to collaborate with…
Google, AP Govt sign pact for skill development training
The Andhra Pradesh Government has signed an agreement with Google to offer skill development training classes in all the schools and colleges in the State. “The Andhra Pradesh Real Time Governance Society has signed the agreement to drive AI advancements…
MIB may back open-source DRM tech for digital radio
Even as there is debate on the technology that India should adopt for transitioning from analogue radio broadcasting to digital radio broadcasting in India, Prasar Bharati has deployed the open-source Digital Radio Mondiale (DRM) for some of its radio stations…
Govt will ensure a level-playing field for telecom operators in satcom spectrum: MoS Telecom
The government on Wednesday told the Lok Sabha that it will also take care of level-playing field with terrestrial access services (telecom operators). It said that the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) will recommend terms and conditions of spectrum…
UST arm CyberProof acquires US-based Interpres Security, boosts cybersecurity portfolio
CyberProof Inc., a UST company, has acquired US-based Interpres Security, Gartner-recognised vendor in continuous threat exposure management and automated security control assessments. The acquisition will strengthen CyberProof’s ability to deliver measurable, risk-optimised managed security services, a UST spokesperson said. CyberProof oversees…
IT hardware manufacturing investments under PLI 2.0 still low at ₹500 crore
The Centre’s Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) scheme 2.0 for IT hardware has seen an incremental investment of only ₹501 crore so far in 2024. As per data provided by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) in the Lok Sabha,…
Market share gains towards Airtel/Jio likely to continue till VIL completes its network investments: Jefferies
Vodafone-Idea (VIL’s) broad-based market share loss indicates that market share gains would continue to benefit Reliance Jio/ Bharti Airtel (Jio/Airtel) in the near term till VIL completes its network investments, market research firm Jefferies has said in a report. “Convergence…
Freshworks appoints Srinivasan Raghavan as Chief Product Officer
The Chennai/US-based SaaS company Freshworks has announced Srinivasan Raghavan as its new Chief Product Officer. His addition completes the company’s executive leadership team, which reports to CEO Dennis Woodside. As CPO, Srinivasan will lead the product team and execute on…
INKER inks pact with Kerala Start-up Mission to set up RoboPark in Thrissur
INKER Roboticis has signed an agreement with Kerala Start-up Mission to set up a state-of-the-art RoboPark at an investment of ₹350 crore in Thrissur. INKER Robotics will invest ₹50 crore in the first phase of the project, which will feature…
Uber’s new audio recording feature may lead to privacy compliance issues, say experts
Uber’s audio recording safety measure may end up steering the company towards a privacy compliance quagmire while reaping little benefits in terms of increasing driver numbers, legal experts and women drivers told businessline. Recently Uber announced an audio recording feature…
IT services firm 3C ITS targets double revenue in FY2025
The shares of 3C IT Solutions and Telecoms (India) Ltd closed at ₹27.50 down by ₹0.39 or 1.40 per cent on the BSE on Friday . Pune-based 3C IT Solutions & Telecoms Ltd. has announced an ambitious revenue growth target…
Nasscom unveils ‘The Developer’s Playbook’ to navigate AI risks in India
Information technology (IT) industry body Nasscom on Friday launched ‘The Developer’s Playbook for Responsible AI in India’ amid the challenges faced by developers in navigating the complex and rapidly evolving AI risk management landscape. The playbook offers a voluntary framework…
UST signs MoU with Western Sydney University to ‘accelerate agri-tech innovation’
Digital transformation solutions company UST has signed a memorandum of understanding with Western Sydney University (WSU) in Australia to collaborate on advancing agri-tech solutions. The partnership aims to leverage WSU’s research capabilities, domain expertise, and UST’s technology solutions to drive…
ThinkBio.Ai boosts biosciences with Feathersoft acquisition, plans ₹200 crore investment in Kerala
ThinkBio.Ai, Inc., a California-based AI-driven Platform, tools, and services provider for the biotech, pharmaceutical, and digital healthcare sectors, has announced the acquisition of Feathersoft InfoSolutions, a Kerala-based software and cloud services company. The acquisition strengthens ThinkBio.Ai’s platform-building capabilities and expands…
T-Hub-associated innovators get UN, iCongo awards
Rumana Sinha Sehgal, a mentor at T-Hub, and the founders of Goodeebag and Switcheko have received the Karmaveer Chakra Awards, instituted by the United Nations and iCongo. The awards were presented during the REX ConcLIVE held in Noida recently. The…
CCI orders probe against Google, affiliates for unfair business practices in listing gaming apps on Play Store
Fair trade regulator CCI on Thursday ordered a probe against Google and its affiliates for alleged unfair business practices with respect to listing of real money gaming apps on Play Store. While passing the order, CCI said the “the Commission…
Online ads eclipse traditional media as younger buyers drive change
The gap between the revenues earned by social media companies and traditional media firms has widened as consumers shift to online streaming platforms. For FY24, Google India and Facebook India ad revenues grew to ₹31,221 crore cent and ₹22,731 crore respectively…
Will Silicon Valley project turn Bengal’s investment, talent Hub?
“What Bengalis think today, the world thinks tomorrow, that is what we believe. There is a lot of talk about brain drain from Bengal. Let us accept that it happens as we have the brains! The challenge is how to…
NTT DATA announces intent to acquire Udupi-based Niveus Solutions
NTT DATA has signed a definitive agreement to acquire the Udupi-headquartered Niveus Solutions, a cloud engineering company specialising in Google Cloud Platform (GCP) services. A media statement said the acquisition accelerates NTT DATA’s strategy to expand its cloud capabilities to…
How this start-up aims to make space research affordable
Imagine a world where satellite data are processed in real-time, without the need for lengthy transmissions back to Earth. Welcome to the future of space technology, courtesy TakeMe2Space’s revolutionary MOI-TD platform or My Orbital Infrastructure – Technology platform. It is…
Towards safe and responsible use of artificial intelligence
IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation has launched the ‘Centre for Human-Centric Artificial Intelligence’ (CHAI) to harness AI in amplifying human potential, presenting a critical opportunity for India. The centre’s activities will include technology development, support for entrepreneurship development, human resource…
Private telcos lose customers in first half of this year, BSNL gains subscribers on monthly basis
State-owned telecom company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has grown its subscriber base over first half of this financial year (April to September) at the cost of private players including Bharti Airtel (Airtel), Reliance Jio (Jio) and Vodafone-Idea (VIL). Airtel’s…
Apple, Google, Meta see faster growth in India than globally
Big tech companies are growing faster in India than their global growth rate. Over the last four fiscal years, Apple India, Google India, and Facebook India have been performing better than their global counterparts. According to regulatory filings accessed by…
Crafting the future: AI and technology are redefining India’s alcobev businesses
Alcobev companies in India are increasingly adopting technologies including AI for outcomes like analysing consumer behaviour and sales optimisation by identifying high-potential outlets. Industry players said they rely on AI tools to forecast sales, understand market trends and tailor marketing…
Ascendion launches new AI Studio in Hyderabad
Ascendion, an AI-powered software engineering company, has launched an AI Studio here on Thursday. Ascendion, headquartered in New Jersey, operates across 30 locations globally. The space offers an interactive environment for clients and engineers to collaborate on developing solutions that will…
India to introduce new legal framework for data privacy, free data flow: Piyush Goyal
Union Minister Piyush Goyal announced that India is set to bring in a new legal framework to ensure data privacy while promoting the free flow of data among trusted global partners. The minister stated this during his address at the…
WhatsApp launches ‘transcript’ feature in various languages
Messaging services provider, WhatsApp has introduced a new feature in which users can transcribe their voice messages into text, and the company is rolling out the feature in various languages in the coming weeks. “You’re on the move, in a…
Qlik launches AI-powered cloud region in India
Qlik, a global leader in data integration, analytics, and artificial intelligence, has launched its new cloud region in India with the regulators across sectors pushing for data storage within India. Located in Mumbai, Qlik said the move will deepen its…
Central banks and open banking likely to face cybersecurity challenges in 2025: Report
Cybersecurity experts at Kaspersky Labs have warned that central banks and open banking initiatives will likely become prime targets for cyberattacks in 2025. These attacks could potentially expose sensitive financial data and disrupt critical payment systems. In addition to the…
AMD CEO says one fourth of company engineers in India; bets big on AI-driven innovation
Advanced Micro Devices (AMD) has a global headcount of 27,000 people, including 8,000 engineers in India, said Lisa Su, Chair and CEO of AMD. 25 per cent of the company’s workforce is in India, she said. “It’s great to have…
US regulators seek to break up Google, forcing Chrome sale as part of monopoly punishment
US regulators want a federal judge to break up Google to prevent the company from continuing to squash competition through its dominant search engine after a court found it had maintained an abusive monopoly over the past decade. The proposed…
SC allows telcos to claim CENVAT credit for mobile tower installations
The Supreme Court on Wednesday gave a major fillip to telecom companies by allowing them to claim Central Value Added Tax (CENVAT) for the installation of mobile towers and peripherals like pre-fabricated buildings for which they pay excise duties. A…
Nvidia partner Hon Hai gets $1.1 billion bank loan amid AI boom
Taiwan’s Hon Hai Precision Industry Co. has raised $1.1 billion via a three-year loan, according to people familiar with the matter, as the iPhone maker continues to ride on a boom in AI server demand. The facility is a so-called…
Meta disagrees with CCI order, to challenge it
Meta on Tuesday said it disagrees with the decision of the Competition Commission of India and will file an appeal challenging the order. CCI has imposed a hefty penalty of ₹213.14 crore on Meta for abusing its dominant position. The penalty pertains to the…
Indian apps dominate Google Play’s Best of 2024 Awards as AI integration surges
Google Play announced its Best of 2024 awards for India, with artificial intelligence-powered fashion styling application ‘Alle’ claiming both “Best App” and “Best for Fun” categories, highlighting India’s emergence as a global leader in AI mobile applications with 21 per…
India’s Wearable Device market dropped 20.7% but average selling price grew 1.3% in Q3FY24
India’s wearable device market declined for the second consecutive quarter by 20.7 per cent year-over-year (YoY) to 38 million units in the third quarter of FY2024, as per data sourced from the International Data Corporation’s (IDC). While the IDC’s Monthly Wearable Device Tracker attributed…
India needs data centers to be key AI player: Siemens CTO
India, known for its huge technology talent pool, needs to boost its data center infrastructure for it to become an influential player in the generative artificial intelligence space, according to Siemens AG’s Chief Technology Officer Peter Koerte. “Today, India does…
AI is enhancing software engineering roles, not replacing them, says Gartner
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape industries, concerns about AI-generated code replacing human developers have sparked fear and uncertainty. However, according to Gartner analysts, such worries are misplaced. Manjunath Bhat, VP Analyst, Gartner, said, “There is perception that since AI…
Need to address challenges of fair compensation for traditional media from platforms: Ashwini Vaishnaw
Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw on Saturday called for the need to revisit safe harbour provisions for platforms amidst rapid spread of fake news and disinformation. He also said that there is a need to address the “asymmetry” in bargaining power between digital platforms…
Bengaluru Tech Summit 2024 to drive global innovation
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah will inaugurate the 27th Bengaluru Tech Summit organised by the Department of Electronics, IT, and Biotechnology. The event will focus on breaking boundaries in technology and fostering global collaboration. The three-day tech conclave will see Australia as…
Bluesky gets 16 million new customers as users flee from X
Social media platform Bluesky is experiencing a massive influx of users, with its user base now exceeding 16 million, as prominent figures and organisations exit X (formerly Twitter) amid concerns over upcoming terms of service changes. Bluesky, from its official…
Starlink, Amazon stance prove satcom will compete with telcos: Reliance Jio
Comments made by Starlink and Amazon during the recent open house discussions prove that satellite communication service providers (satcom) will compete with terrestrial network providers and not simply serve “the un-served, remote areas in the country,” claimed Reliance Jio Infocomm Limited…
GDAI moots incubator framework to promote gaming start-up ecosystem
The Game Developers Association of India (GDAI) has proposed a common framework for establishing incubators across the country. The framework aims to nurture intellectual property (IP) development and support early-stage gaming start-ups in the country. In a white paper released…
Happiest Minds reports Q2FY25 results with revenue growth, acquisitions driving expansion into new markets and regions
Happiest Minds reported a profit after tax (PAT) of ₹49.51 crore, a decline of 3 per cent, in the second quarter of the current fiscal. Joseph Anantharaju, Executive Vice-Chairman and CEO-PDES, said the company’s recent acquisitions have allowed it to…
Prasar Bharati’s OTT to go live at IFFI
Prasar Bharati is all set to launch its own OTT (over-the-top) platform soon. Sanjay Jaju, Secretary to the Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, has said that the channel will be launched at the upcoming International Film Festival of India…
Vodafone Idea Q2 net loss narrows 17% to ₹7,175.9 crore
Vodafone Idea’s net loss narrowed by 17 per cent to ₹7,175.9 crore in the second quarter of FY25, as against a loss of ₹8,737.9 crore in the same quarter last year. Sequentially, loss widened by 11 per cent. Revenue from…
Indian companies are increasingly concerned about AI-augmented attacks and credential theft, says Sophos study.
Hyderabad: Sophos, a global cybersecurity solutions provider, has revealed that companies and organisations in the country are increasingly concerned about AI-augmented attacks and credential theft. Citing the study ‘Cybersecurity Playbook for Partners in Asia Pacific and Japan,’ Sunil Sharma, Vice-President…
3M India reports 8% dip in Q2 profit at ₹134 crore, hit by rising costs
3M India Ltd, a subsidiary of the US-based 3M Company, reported an 8 per cent dip in profit after tax (PAT) at ₹134 crore for Q2FY25, down from ₹146 crore in the same quarter of the previous year. The company’s…
L&T Technology Services to acquire Silicon Valley-based Intelliswift
L&T Technology Services Limited (LTTS), has announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Silicon Valley-based Intelliswift. The company claims this acquisition will deepen its offerings across software product development, platform engineering, digital integration, data, and AI. According to…
AI adoption: 74% companies struggle to achieve and scale value, says BCG
Despite years of investing, hiring talent, and launching pilots in artificial intelligence (AI), 74 per cent of companies are still struggling to achieve and scale value, according to a new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG). “Even with the widespread…
Infinx sets up state-of-the-art centre in Madurai; to create 700 jobs
Infinx, which provides AI-driven solutions to healthcare providers, has set up a state-of-the-art delivery centre in Madurai, marking a significant milestone in the history of the company, a top official said. The facility in Madurai, is expected to create around…
Customers no longer reluctant to adopt AI, says Hitachi Vantara’s Hemant Tiwari
Hemant Tiwari, MD VP, India SAARC, Hitachi Vantara, the infrastructure, data management and digital solutions subsidiary of Hitachi Ltd., talks to businessline about the company’s recent partnership with Nvidia, India team’s global impact and Hitachi Vantara’s renewed focus on infrastructure…
Zuckerberg not personally liable in lawsuits over social media harm to children
A federal judge said Meta Platforms CEO Mark Zuckerberg is not personally liable in 25 lawsuits accusing his company of addicting children to social media. US District Judge Yvonne Gonzalez Rogers in Oakland, California, rejected accusations on Thursday that Zuckerberg…
AppLovin CEO once spurned by VC firms now worth $11 billion
When AppLovin Corp co-founder Adam Foroughi pitched his fledgling ad-tech business to Bay Area venture capital firms more than a decade ago, he was rejected by every one. He got the last laugh. Shares of Palo Alto, California-based AppLovin have…
Ramco Systems’ CEO to step down in January; founder’s son Abinav Raja to take over
Sundar Subramanian, CEO, Ramco Systems, will step down from his position effective January 3, 2025. The board designated Abinav Raja, company founder PR Venkatrama Raja’s son, as Managing Director. He is currently serving as the Whole Time Director. In a…
Elon Musk’s broadband ambitions in India: Why Jio and Airtel are feeling the heat
Call drops and frequent throbbers due to weak mobile signals could be a thing of the past with players like Elon Musk-backed Starlink on the verge of launching satellite-based broadband services in India. Currently, high-end phones like iPhones offer satcom…
What surface finishes are available for PCB flex rigid?
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Four semiconductor projects in Gujarat to create 53,000 new jobs: Govt
Four Semiconductor projects that have promised investments worth ₹1.24 lakh crore in Gujarat will also create 53,000 new employment opportunities, the state government stated Thursday. Quoting a report from the Science and Technology department, the State government stated the Gujarat Semiconductor Policy…
In a win for Elon Musk, Scindia rejects spectrum auction pitch from Ambani, Mittal
In a boost to Elon Musk’s Starlink, Communications Minister Jyotiraditya Scindia has said the spectrum for satellite broadband will be allocated and not auctioned as sought by Indian billionaires Mukesh Ambani and Sunil Mittal. The satellite broadband spectrum will however…
How do flex circuit manufacturers ensure environmental compliance?
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C-DOT, IIT-Roorkee tie-up to develop millimeter wave transceiver for 5G rural connectivity
Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT), the telecom research and development (R&D) centre of the Department of Telecommunications (DoT), on Wednesday said they have signed an agreement with the Indian Institute of Technology-Roorkee (IIT-Roorkee) for the development of a “millimeter…
SAP’s India lab fastest-growing and second-largest, says company CEO
SAP will “over proportionally” hire for its India lab with a focus on talent for R&D. Christian Klein, Chief Executive Officer and member of the Executive Board of SAP SE said SAP Labs’ new facility in Bengaluru will expand its…
Centre writes to Wikipedia over complaints of inaccuracies and biases
The Centre is learnt to have written to Wikipedia raising concerns about several complaints that it has received regarding inaccurate and biased content. This comes at a time when the community-driven platform, which is hosted by Wikimedia Foundation, a not-for…
Xiaomi India President Muralikrishnan B steps down
Muralikrishnan B, President of Xiaomi India, has resigned from his position at the leading smartphone brand. Muralikrishnan is stepping down to continue his academic pursuit, focusing on his executive doctorate in management. He will continue to operate in his current…
Posidex Technologies eyes US, Middle-East, APAC expansion
Posidex Technologies Pvt. Ltd., a customer master data management solutions company, in India, has announced that it would expand its operations to North America, the Middle East, and the APAC region. “We are looking at opportunities in the U.S., Dubai,…
IT sector records positive net hiring from top four firms for first time in two years
Information technology companies are back on the college campus for bulk hiring with employee utilisation reaching high levels; project signing, picking up, and onboarding started in a major way for the freshers who were given offer letters in the last…
Tech giants are set to spend $200 billion this year chasing AI
Three months ago, Wall Street punished the world’s largest technology firms for spending enormous amounts to develop artificial intelligence, only to deliver results that failed to justify the costs. Silicon Valley’s response this quarter? Plans to invest even more. The capital expenditures of…
Telcos creating a false equivalence with satellite operators on spectrum pricing : Amazon, Starlink
Satellite communication players including Starlink and Project Kuiper have told the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India that Indian mobile operators are creating a false equivalence between terrestrial wireless service providers and satellite operators when it comes to pricing spectrum. “Suggestions…
Nvidia to take Intel’s spot on Dow Jones Industrial Average
Intel will be replaced by Nvidia on the blue-chip Dow Jones Industrial Average indexafter a 25-year run, underscoring the shift in the chipmaking market and marking another setback for the struggling semiconductor firm. Nvidia will join the index next week along with paint-maker Sherwin-Williams, which will…
India’s Satcom landscape expands as global firms seek market entry
At least half a dozen players, in addition to Elon Musk-backed Starlink and Jeff Bezos’ Project Kuiper, are looking to enter the Indian satellite communication (satcom) market. This includes Munich-based Rivada Networks, California-headquartered Viasat, Barcelona’s Sateliot, Ottawa-based Telesat, and Globalsat…
Apple reports record revenue in India; to launch 4 more stores in the country
Apple has reported another record revenue growth in India, even as demand for high-end products is up. Tim Cook, CEO, Apple called out India’s performance during the fourth quarter earnings call. “iPhone grew in every geographic segment, marking a new September…
‘AI tooling is helping us do more for less,’ Cognizant CEO
“Artificial Intelligence is a profound shift, what I call a double engine transformation, because it offers Cognizant the chance to disrupt ourselves as much as it does for our clients,” said the company’s CEO S Ravi Kumar. The US-based IT…
WeHouse streamlines home construction with transparency, expands to Tier-II cities
For many middle-class families, the dream of owning a home is often overshadowed by the challenging task of building it. The unorganised construction sector, riddled with unreliable contractors, opaque pricing, and frequent delays, has frustrated aspiring homeowners. “You come to us…
Cognizant reports 22% profit jump in Q3, bolstered by health sciences and financial services growth
Cognizant Technology Solutions reported a 22 per cent increase in net profit to $582 for the third quarter ended September 30, 2024, as against $525 million for the corresponding quarter last year. Revenue was up 3 per cent year-on-year to…
Cognizant’s Synapse skilling initiative impacts 275,000 individuals in its first year
It’s been a year since Cognizant Technology Solutions launched its global skilling initiative – Synapse – to empower over one million individuals with latest technology skills like Generative Artificial Intelligence (AI). At the end of the first year, it has…
Many companies are not thoughtful about AI use cases: Dell’s Vivek Mohindra
Delhi-born Vivek Mohindra is the Senior Vice President, Corporate Strategy, Dell Technologies and works in close partnership with the offices of the CEO and COO of the Texas-based tech major to develop and drive strategies that ensure Dell’s continued market…
GitHub has over 17 million Indian developers on its platform
GitHub on Tuesday said that the number of Indian developers on its platform has grown 28 per cent in 2024 to cross the 17 million mark, making India the fast-growing developer community in the world. India also has the second-highest…
Having a data backup is not enough. You should store it at multiple places: Veeam
You may not realise the importance of data until you lose it to a hacker or to a crash of a hard disk. Cybersecurity experts suggest a 3-2-1-1-0 back rule. This means three copies of data, two on different media,…
Airtel’s new MD & CEO has spearheaded multiple innovations
After having Gopal Vittal manage the telecom giant for 12 long years, Bharti Airtel (Airtel) has announced a successor to him. Shashwat Sharma will take charge as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO) from January…
Airtel announces management rejig effective January 2026
Bharti Airtel (Airtel) on Monday said its board has promoted Gopal Vittal as Executive Vice-Chairman from January 1, 2026, from his current role as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer (MD & CEO). Shashwat Sharma, currently Chief Operation Officer, will…
Amazon Web Services India vision: Investing in cloud and local partnerships for economic growth
In May 2023, Amazon Web Services (AWS) revealed its commitment of $12.7 billion to India’s local cloud infrastructure by 2030, raising its total investment in the country to ₹1,36,500 crores by then. Chris Casey, Head of Partner Management, Asia Pacific…
PM Modi urges vigilance against ‘digital arrest’ scams, calls for public awareness
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Sunday addressed the issue of “digital arrest” during ‘Mann Ki Baat’ and labelled it as a fraudulent activity and urged people to remain vigilant and safe. Those involved in the crime are enemies of society,…
Digital vigilante takes on scams in app stores of tech giants
In the evolving world of smartphones and sleek applications, Babu Lal emerges as an unlikely hero. Armed with nothing but curiosity and spare time, this digital vigilante has exposed thousands of fraudulent apps lurking on Apple’s App Store and Google…
Reliance Jio slashes price of JioBharat 4G phone by ₹300 for Diwali
Reliance Jio has slashed the price of its JioBharat 4G phones to ₹699 from ₹999 for Diwali. At ₹123 per month, users of JioBharat 4G phones can make unlimited voice calls, get access to over 455 television channels, and 14…
TiE Global Summit 2024 targets ₹100 crore in funding for start-up initiative
TiE Bangalore has announced that it is targeting over ₹100 crore to be available in equity funding for its TGS100 Start-up Showcase at the TiE Global Summit (TGS) 2024, hosted annually by TiE. It focuses on early-stage technology and technology-enabled…
Revolutionising data security: IBM introduces Guardium Data Security Centre with GenAI capabilities
IBM is launching the IBM Guardium Data Security Centre which will allow organizations to protect data in any environment throughout its full lifecycle with unified controls. IBM Guardium Data Security Center provides a common view of organizations’ data assets, allowing security…
Nvidia’s Jensen Huang bets on India’s AI future
Nvidia on Thursday revealed its plans to enable India emerge as one of the global hubs for the development of Artificial Intelligence infrastructure by announcing a slew of partnerships with Indian companies including Reliance Industries, Tata Consultancy Services, Larsen &…
Digital transformation solutions player UST named Workday services deployment partner
Digital transformation solutions company UST has become a services deployment partner for Workday Inc., a leading provider of solutions that help organisations manage their people and money. This will enable UST to perform new implementations while continuing to optimise and…
Centre admonishes X, Meta on bomb hoax posts
The government has come down heavily on social media platforms Meta and X for failing to give details of some of the handles in the recent bomb hoax threats to national and international flights. The government has maintained that these…
KPIT Technologies reports Q2 FY25 with 20.1% Y-o-Y revenue growth
KPIT Technologies, a leading independent software integration partner in the automotive and mobility ecosystem, announced its financial results for Q2 FY25, showcasing robust growth across key domains. KPIT Technologies achieved revenue of $173 million in Q2 FY25, reflecting a 20.1…
BSNL CMD: We have a clear vision and unique approach for 4G/5G rollout
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) has launched a new logo and seven new services. The State-owned company is also looking to monetise its land assets and has identified some of the land as part of blueprint to convert them into…
AI’s sweet spot lies between hype and criticism: OpenText India MD
OpenText India, the Indian arm of the Canadian IT solutions company, has just started its 3.0 journey aligning with the parent company’s growth strategy. It is piloting an AI-based platform that automates coding and ensures faster product development internally. Manoj…
India needs 2GHz of spectrum to provide 5G at optimum level: COAI
With the subscriber base that India has, the country needs 2GHz of spectrum to provide 5G at its optimum level. But the industry has got only 800 MHz from the last spectrum auction. “So, there is a deficit of 1200…
Meta’s mega gift to material science
Discovery of new materials with desired properties is not easy, ask any alchemist. You must take two materials that have the properties that you want and, like making a baby, you must see how to combine them to get exactly…
LTIMindtree optimistic about H2FY25 as company sees strong deal wins and client growth
IT giant LTIMindtree reported a 3.2% sequential growth in revenue to ₹9,432 crore in the second quarter of FY25. Debashis Chatterjee, company CEO and MD, expresses optimism about the momentum continuing into Q3. Strong deal wins and sustained deal traction…
AI takes the centrestage with use cases in IMC 2024
Artificial Intelligence (AI) stood out as a key flavour of the season at India Mobile Congress 2024 (IMC 2024). Telcos as well as start-ups and educational institutions showcased over 900 technology use case scenarios, including 750 AI-based use cases during…
Tech Mahindra Q2 net profit rises 153% YoY to ₹1,250 crore
IT services firm Tech Mahindra on Saturday reported a 153.1 per cent year-on-year jump to ₹1,250 crore in its consolidated net profit for the July-September quarter. The Mahindra Group company had posted a net profit of ₹493.9 crore in the…
Tech Mahindra delivers strong Q2 with deal wins accelerating
Software services company Tech Mahindra reported a 46.8 per cent sequential rise in net profit at ₹1250 crore in the September quarter, while revenue was 2.4 per cent higher at ₹13,313 crore, with deal wins worth $603 million. The company…
Persistent unveils SASVA 2.0: Transforming AI-driven software development and business acceleration
Persistent Systems has unveiled SASVA 2.0, the latest version of its flagship AI-powered platform designed to transform software engineering through the use of generative and deterministic AI. This new iteration expands its capabilities beyond the traditional Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC),…
Google consolidates AI teams under DeepMind, names Prabhakar Raghavan as Chief Technologist
Alphabet Inc.’s Google is moving the team behind its Gemini AI assistant app to its DeepMind research lab, continuing a plan to consolidate the company’s various groups working on artificial intelligence. The search giant is simplifying its structures to “keep…
UST announces winners of fourth D3CODE global hackathon event
Leading digital transformation solutions company UST has announced winners of its fourth edition of D3CODE, a hackathon event for participants and held in five countries – India, the US, the UK, Mexico, and Malaysia. The event witnessed over 7,000 registrations…
Accenture Technology appoints Kishore Durg as Group Operating Officer
Accenture Technology has announced ithe appointment of Kishore Durg as the Group Operating Officer – Technology, effective December 1, 2024, reporting to Karthik Narain, Group Chief Executive – Technology and Chief Technology Officer. Durg has over 25 years of experience…
Elon Musk thanks Indian government for deciding to allocate satellite spectrum administratively
After a few hours of Indian telecom honchos including Sunil Bharti Mittal of OneWeb asking for auctioning satellite spectrum to create a level-playing field with traditional mobile operators, tech billionaire Elon Musk thanked the Indian government for not agreeing to…
What technologies are involved in flexible PCB fabrication?
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Sunil Mittal joins Ambani, Birla to push for level playing field with satcom players: Elon Musk had objected to auction pitch
New battlelines have been drawn out in the telecom sector with Bharti Enterprises Chairman, Sunil Bharti Mittal, on Tuesday joining Mukesh Ambani and Kumar Mangalam Birla, to make a strong case for a licence fee and pricing satellite spectrum to…
IBM expands renewable energy efforts with acquisition of Prescinto
IBM announced it had acquired Bengaluru-based renewables company Prescinto. This acquisition will enhance the capabilities of IBM Maximo Application Suite (MAS), its solution for asset lifecycle management. IBM said it will further its leadership in the energy and utility space. Globally, water,…
India needs to up the ante on AI research: Google’s Manish Gupta
Google has been launching a wave of AI-powered innovations designed to make information more accessible and helpful for people across India. For example, the tech giant is expanding its Gen AI experience to more Indian languages. businessline spoke with Manish…
IT freshers’ salaries stagnant but that of CEOs rise
The trends in fresh graduate compensation over the past decade indicate the stagnation of entry-level salaries in the Indian IT sector, particularly within the IT services group. According to data, over this period, the average increase in salary offers has…
TRAI’s consultation process on spectrum allocation could disregard level playing field, RJio writes to Centre
With the telecom regulator hinting that it is in favour of administrative allocation of spectrum for satellite services, Reliance Jio has approached the Telecom Ministry accusing TRAI of having a predetermined mind on the issue. “While the DoT correctly recognised…
Ratan Tata had a lot of faith in digital India
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India’s generative AI dilemma: Balancing cost and innovation
Hyderabad Organisations in the country are grappling with a key question in the era of artificial intelligence – to invest in generative AI (GenAI) or not. Deloitte’s latest ‘State of Generative AI Report’ reveals a stark divide, with nearly 50…
PwC India, Meta team up to boost AI solutions with Llama models
PwC India has announced a collaboration with Meta to expand and scale its open-source AI solutions to enterprises and citizen services on Meta’s Llama models. This collaboration will promote the adoption of the Llama open-source platform and help PwC develop…
Tech sector achieves 83 deals worth $761 million in Q3; driven by PE investments
The mergers and acquisitions (M&A) and private equity (PE) markets in the technology space witnessed a significant rebound in the third quarter of 2024, driven by a surge in strategic investments and renewed investor confidence. The July-September quarter saw 83…
TCS profit rises 5% to ₹11,909 crore in Q2
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) reported a net profit of ₹11,909 crore for the second quarter of the financial year 2024-25, up 5 per cent compared to ₹11,342 crore in the same quarter of FY24. Net profit declining by 1.1 per…
iNube partners with Sonata Software to revolutionise insurance tech for US and UK markets
iNube, an insurance technology provider, has announced a strategic partnership with Sonata Software, a modernisation engineering company headquartered in Bengaluru, to strengthen go-to-market efforts for Insurers in the US and UK. The company’s provisions of cloud solutions, platform modernisations, and…
ZS opens new office in Hyderabad
ZS, a global management consulting and technology firm, today opened its newest office in Hyderabad. The new office will meet growing client needs for a partner providing end-to-end global capability center (GCC) offerings. “We can now leverage the city’s skilled…
Infosys and Microsoft expand collaboration to drive customer adoption of GenAI and Azure
Infosys has announced it has expanded its collaboration with Microsoft to help accelerate customer adoption of GenAI and Microsoft Azure, globally. The company said this strategic collaboration is aimed at helping Infosys and Microsoft’s joint customers realize the value of their technology investments and secure…
US says it’s weighing Google breakup as remedy in monopoly case
The US Justice Department told a federal judge it is considering recommending that Google be forced to sell off parts of its operations to alleviate the harm caused by its monopolisation of the online search market, in what would be…
Infosys and Old National Bank expand strategic partnership
Infosys and Old National Bank a commercial bank headquartered in the Midwest, recently entered into a strategic expansion of their four-year collaboration to enable the latter to leverage Infosys services, solutions, and platforms for operations transformation and process digitization powered by automation and GenAI,…
RJIO questions TRAI paper’s ‘tilt’ towards allocating spectrum for satellite services sans auction
Reliance Jio has told the telecom regulator that the latest consultation paper on allocating spectrum to satellite service providers has completely overlooked the critical issue of ensuring a level playing field between satellite-based and terrestrial access services. “This omission has…
AI regulation should not add friction to innovation: Google’s Eunice Huang
Even as artificial intelligence is being deployed for various use cases, regulations are not in place in many geographies including India. As AI technologies rapidly advance, the absence of regulatory frameworks can lead to misuse, privacy breaches, and ethical dilemmas….