o How leaders bring in real business impact of data in enterprises By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 21 Aug 2024 17:32:30 +0530 Harnessing data is a multifaceted endeavor including CX, privacy, modernization, etc. Industry leaders talk about how data can drive substantial business impact while navigating the inherent challenges. Full Article
o Data is critical for any economy, will drive UP's growth: Western Digital official By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 14 Sep 2024 10:59:32 +0530 Talking about Uttar Pradesh, Wani said the development of cities like Lucknow, Noida, and Ghaziabad as key financial hubs underscore the state's commitment to harnessing the growth potential. Full Article
o Data analytics firm Palantir jumps as AI boom powers robust software adoption By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:26:27 +0530 The company is among the biggest stock market winners of the generative AI boom, with its shares more than doubling in value this year. Full Article
o Cisco opens first India plant: Excited about India as a market and export hub, says CEO Chuck Robbins By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Oct 2024 11:38:34 +0530 Cisco’s new facility at Chennai will manufacture Network Convergence System (NCS) 540 Series of routers. Full Article
o After Karnataka, UP gears up to develop global capability centres By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 05 Oct 2024 11:43:41 +0530 These centres serve as innovation hubs for key business functions such as product development, artificial intelligence (AI), data analytics, and cybersecurity within the state. Full Article
o Sayed Peerzade to spearhead Jio’s cloud revolution as Executive Vice President By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:21:42 +0530 In this new role, he will focus on advancing AI and cloud technologies, leveraging his extensive experience to drive innovation within the organization. Full Article
o Google spends Rs 23,000 crore to bring back former AI employee, sparks overspending debate in AI race By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 08 Oct 2024 11:22:47 +0530 Noam Shazeer, an AI pioneer who left Google in 2021, has returned to the company after Google paid $2.7 billion to acquire his startup, Character.AI. Shazeer is now a vice president at Google and will lead the development of their next-generation AI project, Gemini. This move highlights the intense competition for top AI talent in Silicon Valley. Full Article
o NetApp appoints Ganesan Arumugam as APAC Senior Director By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:44:39 +0530 Ganesan will oversee the expansion of the company's Partner Sphere program, which is designed to promote the adoption of unified data storage, integrated data services, and CloudOps solutions. Full Article
o Ratan Tata’s vision should still be India’s By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 10:46:52 +0530 Ratan Tata, the recently deceased patriarch of the Tata Group, symbolized India's industrial evolution and global ambitions. Despite mixed successes in global ventures like Corus Group and Jaguar Land Rover, he pushed for India’s integration into global markets, diverging from the local focus of current government policies. Full Article
o Uber to launch AI assistant to help drivers go electric By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 10 Oct 2024 11:06:32 +0530 The ride-hailing company has advocated a shift to EVs for several years and has pledged $800 million to support its driver partners' switching entirely to EVs by 2040. Full Article
o TikTok slashes hundreds of jobs in AI shift By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 12 Oct 2024 11:10:44 +0530 Social media platform TikTok said it will slash hundreds of jobs, with a significant number of employees in Malaysia expected to be affected, as the company shifts to AI-assisted content moderation. Less than 500 jobs in Malaysia are expected to be affected by the move. Full Article
o Union Bank of India and Zoho Mark Digital Transformation Success with Leadership Meet By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 15 Oct 2024 12:06:17 +0530 The partnership between Union Bank of India and Zoho began in 2021 after the merger of Andhra Bank and Corporation Bank with Union Bank of India, which significantly expanded its operations. Full Article
o IBM drives manufacturing's digital shift with AI, IoT, and sustainability focus By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 18 Oct 2024 11:07:57 +0530 IBM Executive Director Rajesh Parameswaran outlines key trends and strategies to transform manufacturing through technology. Full Article
o LTIMindtree won its largest deal in history due to AI approach: COO By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 21 Oct 2024 11:21:45 +0530 In the second quarter ending September of the ongoing fiscal year 2025, LTIMindtree closed several multi-year projects including a $200 million-plus deal from a US-based manufacturer. The total order intake for the three-month period was flat year-on-year at $1.3 billion, down 7% from previous quarter. Full Article
o Karnataka to be positioned as a knowledge capital for GCCs: Priyank Kharge By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 11:04:06 +0530 Priyank Kharge in his keynote at ET GCC Annual Conclave 2024 reiterates the purpose to establish Karnataka as a knowledge and skill capital topped with innovation and GCC policy for investments to follow. Full Article
o A year on, Intel's touted AI-chip deals have fallen short By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:15:55 +0530 In a call with analysts, CEO Pat Gelsinger attributed their slower uptake to software related to Gaudi and a recent transition from the second to third generation of the chip. Full Article
o Bandhan Financial Services acquires global IT company Genisys By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 05 Nov 2024 10:50:48 +0530 Bandhan Financial Services Ltd (BFSL), promoter of Bandhan Bank, has ventured into the IT sector by acquiring Genisys group of companies for nearly Rs 100 crore. This strategic move aims to leverage technology for business solutions and enhance shareholder value. Genisys, specializing in AI-enabled solutions for various sectors, will operate under BFSL with expanded capabilities. Full Article
o Amazon CEO Andy Jassy explains why he hates bureaucracy By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:32:13 +0530 Amazon CEO Andy Jassy, in a recent internal meeting, outlined the company's strategy to reduce management layers, aiming to eliminate bureaucracy and foster a more agile and innovative culture. Citing the rapidly evolving tech landscape, Jassy emphasized the need for faster decision-making and increased individual ownership. Full Article
o Tessolve to buy German chip designer for Rs 400 crore By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 06 Nov 2024 10:39:49 +0530 It will also serve to expand the company's European operations by adding four delivery sites across Germany and the Netherlands, including a specialised Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (ADAS) and imaging centre-of-excellence lab. Full Article
o KPMG in India names Hemant Jhajhria as Head of Consulting By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 07 Nov 2024 10:16:00 +0530 With 24 years of professional experience, Jhajhria specializes in strategy consulting and business management. Full Article
o Apple Inc sets up first subsidiary in India for R&D By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:09:06 +0530 Apple established a new subsidiary in India, Apple Operations India, marking its first direct presence in the country. This subsidiary will focus on research, design, testing, and providing support to third-party manufacturers. This move signifies Apple's commitment to expanding its operational footprint in India beyond assembly and sales. Full Article
o Twitter’s headcount has sunk 90% to 1,000 since Musk’s $44-billion takeover: report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 03 May 2023 16:12:00 +0530 In an interview with the BBC last month, CEO Elon Musk said he had fired more than 6,000 people since taking over Twitter. Full Article
o LinkedIn cuts over 700 jobs, exits China app as demand wavers By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 09:25:27 +0530 LinkedIn, which has 20,000 employees, has grown revenue each quarter during the last year, but it joins other major technology companies including its parent in laying off workers amid a weakening global economic outlook. Full Article
o Facebook has 3 billion users. Many of them are old. By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 09 May 2023 09:27:06 +0530 The once-cool social media platform born before the iPhone is approaching two decades in existence. For those who came of age around the time Mark Zuckerberg launched thefacebook.com from his Harvard dorm room in 2004, it's been inextricably baked into daily life - even if it's somewhat faded into the background over the years. Full Article
o Read what Twitter’s new CEO has to say in her first-ever tweet after getting the top post By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 15 May 2023 08:55:31 +0530 Twitter will get a new CEO in six weeks. Twitter owner Elon Musk announced recently that Linda Yaccarino will take the top job. Yaccarino too has officially confirmed that she is taking over as CEO of the microblogging platform. Yaccarino, chairman of global advertising and partnerships at NBCUniversal, said that she has been inspired by owner Musk's vision to create a brighter future. Full Article
o Meta's social media apps back up after outage By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:29:03 +0530 Outage reports had come down to less than 500 as of 6:30 p.m. ET (2230 GMT), according to Downdetector. Full Article
o Twitter to focus on video, commerce in business revamp: investor presentation By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 09:32:17 +0530 After Musk acquired Twitter in October, the social media firm faced months of chaos, including layoffs of thousands of employees, criticism over lax content moderation, and an exodus of many advertisers who did not want their ads appearing next to inappropriate content. Full Article
o EU welcomes Meta plans for tough content rules By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 24 Jun 2023 08:22:18 +0530 The EU's Digital Services Act is one of the most ambitious pieces of legislation on controlling online content since the advent of social media, setting major obligations on how platforms deal with free speech. Meta, TikTok, Twitter, and others have to invest heavily in building compliance teams to meet the new rules. Full Article
o Meta takes aim at Twitter with the launch of rival app Threads By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 08:41:56 +0530 Users get a Twitter-like microblogging experience, according to screenshots provided to media, suggesting that Meta Platforms has been gearing up to directly challenge the platform after Musk's tumultuous ownership has resulted in a series of unpopular changes that have turned off users and advertisers. Full Article
o Meta's Threads swiftly signs up 30 million users, in clear threat to Twitter By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:13:24 +0530 Meta's Threads racked up more than 30 million sign-ups within about 18 hours of its launch, emerging as the first real threat to Elon Musk-owned Twitter, as it took advantage of its access to billions of Instagram users and a similar look to that of its rival. Full Article
o Twitter to take on LinkedIn with job posting feature By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 22 Jul 2023 09:38:41 +0530 In order to take on the professional social networking platform LinkedIn, Twitter appears to be working on a job posting feature that will allow verified organisations to post job listings on their profiles Full Article
o Twitter to be renamed X, enter payments, banking, commerce By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:39:21 +0530 The 52-year-old Tesla founder has previously said that his rocky takeover of Twitter last year was "an accelerant to creating X, the everything app," a reference to the X.com company he founded in 1999, a later version of which went on to become PayPal, a payments giant. Full Article
o Brands and creators debate on the future of Meta's Threads as engagement dips By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 24 Jul 2023 09:44:54 +0530 New data apps tracking firm Sensor Tower indicates the hype has died down and Threads has seen a 20% decrease in active users and a 50% reduction in time spent on the app, from 20 minutes to 10 minutes. Full Article
o Why Elon Musk rebranded Twitter as X By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 25 Jul 2023 09:49:27 +0530 Since taking over Twitter last November, Tesla chief Elon Musk has transformed it. From selling the verified badge for $8 a month to letting creators monetise their content, Musk has revamped many things at the microblogging site, except for its iconic bird logo. That, however, is about to change. Full Article
o LinkedIn working on an AI ‘coach’ By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jul 2023 09:40:44 +0530 LinkedIn, owned by Microsoft, is reportedly testing an AI-based tool called LinkedIn Coach to assist users in finding jobs through coaching on developing skills and networking. LinkedIn spokesperson Amanda Purvis said that the company is “always exploring” new ways to upgrade the user experience of the platform. LinkedIn already has AI embedded in its system. Full Article
o Meta prepares AI-powered chatbots in attempt to retain users By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 02 Aug 2023 10:01:12 +0530 Meta has been designing prototypes for chatbots that can have humanlike discussions with its users, as the company attempts to boost its engagement with its social media platforms, according to the report, citing people with knowledge of the plans. Full Article
o Is Meta’s Threads a real threat to Twitter? By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 04 Aug 2023 09:57:06 +0530 The success of Threads raises questions about Twitter's future. Amid massive layoffs and declining ad revenue, Twitter faces a turbulent time, further exacerbated by Elon Musk's renaming of the platform to X. Full Article
o Social media app TweetDeck placed behind paywall By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Aug 2023 10:00:07 +0530 X announced in July that TweetDeck, a popular program that allows users to monitor multiple accounts and lists of users at once, would be available only to "verified" account holders from August. Full Article
o Elon Musk's X to launch premium subscriptions soon By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 21 Oct 2023 10:23:14 +0530 While he did not provide more details on the subscription plans, a test case by X earlier this week suggested several restrictions for users who don't want to pay for the service. Full Article
o Stanford engineers develop a plastic clothing material that cools the skin By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Sep 2016 10:09:04 +0000 Stanford engineers have developed a low-cost, plastic-based textile that, if woven into clothing, could cool your body far more efficiently than is possible with the natural or synthetic fabrics in clothes we wear today. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o 3-D graphene has promise for bio applications By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sat, 03 Sep 2016 10:07:40 +0000 Flakes of graphene welded together into solid materials may be suitable for bone implants, according to a study led by Rice University scientists. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o 'Materials that compute' advances as Pitt engineers demonstrate pattern recognition By esciencenews.com Published On :: Sun, 04 Sep 2016 19:23:45 +0000 PITTSBURGH (September 2, 2016) ... The potential to develop "materials that compute" has taken another leap at the University of Pittsburgh's Swanson School of Engineering, where researchers for the first time have demonstrated that the material can be designed to recognize simple patterns. This responsive, hybrid material, powered by its own chemical reactions, could one day be integrated into clothing and used to monitor the human body, or developed as a skin for "squishy" robots. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o For first time, carbon nanotube transistors outperform silicon By esciencenews.com Published On :: Mon, 05 Sep 2016 15:34:40 +0000 For decades, scientists have tried to harness the unique properties of carbon nanotubes to create high-performance electronics that are faster or consume less power -- resulting in longer battery life, faster wireless communication and faster processing speeds for devices like smartphones and laptops. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o Location matters in the self-assembly of nanoclusters By esciencenews.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2016 19:36:17 +0000 Scientists at Iowa State University have developed a new formulation that helps to explain the self-assembly of atoms into nanoclusters and to advance the scientific understanding of related nanotechnologies. Their research offers a theoretical framework to explain the relationship between the distribution of "capture zones," the regions that surround the nanoscale "islands" formed by deposition on surfaces, and the underlying nucleation or formation process. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o New sensor could help fight deadly bacterial infections By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 10:36:36 +0000 Scientists have built a new sensor that can detect the potentially deadly E.coli bacteria in 15-20 minutes, much faster than traditional lab tests. E.coli can be transmitted in contaminated food and water, posing particular risks to children and the elderly. In the late spring of 2011 a serious outbreak of E.coli bacteria sickened thousands of people in Germany and killed more than 50. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o Tuning the instrument: Spider webs as vibration transmission structures By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 16:06:50 +0000 Two years ago, a research team led by the University of Oxford revealed that, when plucked like a guitar string, spider silk transmits vibrations across a wide range of frequencies, carrying information about prey, mates and even the structural integrity of a web. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o New perovskite research discoveries may lead to solar cell, LED advances By esciencenews.com Published On :: Wed, 07 Sep 2016 19:43:19 +0000 "Promising" and "remarkable" are two words U.S. Department of Energy's Ames Laboratory scientist Javier Vela uses to describe recent research results on organolead mixed-halide perovskites. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o Tapping the unused potential of photosynthesis By esciencenews.com Published On :: Thu, 08 Sep 2016 10:10:14 +0000 Scientists from the University of Southampton have reengineered the fundamental process of photosynthesis to power useful chemical reactions that could be used to produce biofuels, pharmaceuticals and fine chemicals. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o New material to revolutionize water proofing By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 13:14:41 +0000 Scientists at The Australian National University (ANU) have developed a new spray-on material with a remarkable ability to repel water. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry
o Measuring forces in the DNA molecule By esciencenews.com Published On :: Fri, 09 Sep 2016 10:17:19 +0000 DNA, our genetic material, normally has the structure of a twisted rope ladder. Experts call this structure a double helix. Among other things, it is stabilized by stacking forces between base pairs. Scientists at the Technical University of Munich (TUM) have succeeded at measuring these forces for the very first time on the level of single base pairs. This new knowledge could help to construct precise molecular machines out of DNA. read more Full Article Physics & Chemistry