Is the leadership gap killing AI ROI?
Organisations are no longer struggling to deploy AI. The bigger challenge is trusting it at scale. Veeam’s Data & AI Trust Gap Report, based on a survey of 600 senior…
India’s electronics boom is real. So is the gap beneath it
India’s electronics manufacturing story, production crossed US $130 billion in FY25. Electronics exports grew at a compound annual rate of 31 per cent between FY21 and FY25. Mobile phones, once…
AI hiring is surging across India, but a skills crisis is emerging beneath it
As India’s enterprise AI is gaining momentum, artificial intelligence is steadily moving into the operational core of enterprises. AI is no longer confined to technology teams, but it is also…
India is all in on AI and it’s moving fast
A summary of EY and CII’s “Is India Ready for Agentic AI? The AIdea of India: Outlook 2026” If there’s one takeaway from EY and the Confederation of Indian Industry’s…
Building the backbone of AI: How L&T-Vyoma is redefining enterprise infrastructure
For the past decade, we treated AI as an experimental capability- tucked away in innovation labs or deployed in isolated, low-risk use cases. Today, that paradigm is extinct. AI has become…
Nykaa and OpenAI bet on AI native commerce as shopping shifts beyond search
Nykaa has announced a strategic collaboration with OpenAI that will see the beauty and lifestyle retailer integrate its services into ChatGPT while adopting OpenAI’s artificial intelligence capabilities across its business.…
IndiaMART and SquadStack deploy VANI as AI handles over 100,000 B2B conversations daily
IndiaMART InterMESH Limited has announced the large-scale deployment of IM VANI, an agentic AI system developed in partnership with SquadStack.ai. According to the companies, the platform is now autonomously conducting…
Salesforce acquires Fin for US $3.6Bn to deepen its bet on agentic customer service
Salesforce has signed an agreement to acquire Fin, formerly known as Intercom for approximately US $3.6 billion. The deal marks on of the largest enterprise AI acquisitions of 2026 so…
OpenAI launches Global Partner Network with US $150 million investment
OpenAI has launched the OpenAI Partner Network, a global initiative to assist corporate clients in deploying and scaling artificial intelligence solutions. The company is investing $150 million into the program…
Zoho unveils Nathu La server platform in move toward full stack capability
Zoho Corporation has expanded its infrastructure capabilities by launching an in-house-designed server platform named Nathu La. The development marks a strategic shift for the Indian enterprise software provider as it…
What Happens When Security Leads Transformation? NEC Shares Insights
As organizations race to digitize, the convergence of technology leadership and cybersecurity has become more than strategic- it’s essential. In this exclusive conversation with CIO&Leader, Ashish Gupta, CIO and CISO…
New Relic Accelerates AI-Driven Software Development with Kiro Integration
New Relic, the Intelligent Observability Company, today announced the integration of its Model Context Protocol (MCP) Server with Kiro, Amazon Web Services’ (AWS) AI-native, agentic development environment. The one-click integration…
$18 Trillion in Enterprise Value Remains Locked as Firms Struggle With AI Readiness
Global enterprises could unlock nearly $18 trillion in value by addressing longstanding operational challenges that continue to hinder AI adoption and business performance, according to a new study released by…
Zoom Appoints Arijit Dey as Channel Leader for India & SAARC
ZVC India today announced the appointment of Arijit Dey as channel leader for India & SAARC, reinforcing the company’s commitment to growing its partner ecosystem as organizations increasingly seek to simplify work, enhance customer experience, and drive business outcomes with AI. With more than 24 years of experience in enterprise sales, business development, and strategic partnerships across the technology and telecommunications industries, Arijit will lead Zoom’s channel strategy for India and SAARC. In this role, he will focus on deepening partner engagement, accelerating channel-led growth, and empowering partners to help organizations turn conversations into action — delivering customer value through Zoom’s AI-powered system of action. “Our partner ecosystem is central to how we bring Zoom’s innovations to our customers across India and SAARC,” said Jacob Pereira, head of APAC Partners, Zoom. “Arijit brings deep channel expertise and a strong track record of building strategic alliances that drive growth. As organizations increasingly look to AI to improve how work gets done, his leadership will help our partners deliver greater value to customers and capture new opportunities.” Prior to joining Zoom, Arijit served as director of strategic partnerships at Genesys, where he was instrumental in driving CCaaS growth through strategic collaborations with service providers, global systems integrators & legacy customer experience partners. Throughout his career, Arijit has held leadership roles at several telecommunication companies and technology startups, where he built and scaled enterprise businesses, developed partner ecosystems, and led high-performing teams. “Organizations in India and SAARC are looking beyond productivity gains and asking how AI can help them drive better customer and employee experiences, make faster decisions, and achieve stronger business outcomes,” said Sameer Raje, general manager & head, India & SAARC, Zoom. “Partners are critical to helping customers realize that value, and Arijit’s appointment reflects our continued investment in the ecosystem that supports our customers in this growth region.” Commenting on his appointment, Arijit said, “I am excited to join Zoom and work alongside our partners across India and SAARC to help organizations embrace modern, AI-powered collaboration and customer experience solutions. Zoom has built a strong reputation for innovation and partner success, and I look forward to working with, empowering, and growing this ecosystem to further strengthen Zoom’s presence in the market.” As a system of action, Zoom empowers organizations to connect conversations, content, and context — driving execution and outcomes across employee and customer experiences through an integrated suite of solutions including Zoom Workplace, Zoom Phone, Zoom Contact Center, Zoom Events and ZoomMate. Under Arijit’s leadership, Zoom will continue to strengthen its channel-first approach through the Zoom Up Partner Program, empowering partners with enhanced tools, streamlined processes, deeper engagement opportunities, and expanded access to Zoom’s growing portfolio of workplace, customer experience, and AI-powered innovations. These investments are designed to help partners capture emerging opportunities while supporting meaningful outcomes for customers.
TCS wins multi-year deal to transform Elopak’s IT Operations
Tata Consultancy Services a leading global IT services, consulting, and business solutions company, has announced a multi-year partnership with Elopak ASA, a global leader in paper-based packaging and filling equipment,…
Unilever Scales Digital Twins Across Global Manufacturing Network with Accenture
Unilever is partnering with Accenture to scale the use of AI-enabled digital twins across its global manufacturing network. The next-generation technology will help factories improve quality, boost efficiency and respond…
Chainguard Bets on India, Bringing Trusted Open Source to the Country’s Growing AI Ecosystem
Chainguard, the trusted source for open source, today outlined its India strategy, marking a significant milestone in the company’s global expansion. With a partner-led strategy built around India’s largest system integrators…
KushoAI Introduces OpenAPI Spec Analyzer, the Industry’s First Readiness Score Built for Agentic Testing
KushoAI, an AI-native software reliability platform, today introduced the OpenAPI Spec Analyzer, a free tool that introduces the industry’s first Test Readiness Score for OpenAPI specifications. As AI-powered testing becomes…
KushoAI Introduces OpenAPI Spec Analyzer, the Industry’s First Readiness Score Built for Agentic Testing
KushoAI, an AI-native software reliability platform, today introduced the OpenAPI Spec Analyzer, a free tool that introduces the industry’s first Test Readiness Score for OpenAPI specifications. As AI-powered testing becomes…
COMPUTEX 2026: From Personal Devices to AI Infrastructure
For years, COMPUTEX Taipei was an exhibition where tech enthusiasts came to see flashy gaming rigs, watch overclocking contests, and explore the latest laptops and PC hardware. It was, above…
Intel is putting CPU back at the centre of the AI stack
Intel used its Computex 2026 keynote in Taipei to make a case that the shift from AI model training to AI inference, and the rise of agentic workloads is putting…
Why Google Antigravity 2.0 signals towards a multi-agent microservices future
Google launched Antigravity 2.0, expanding the platform from a specialized code editor into a standalone desktop operating layer. With this launch, Google is formalizing the transition away from monolithic artificial…
OpenAI starts new deployment business; acquires Tomoro to scale enterprise AI rollouts
OpenAI has launched the OpenAI Deployment Company, a new business focused on helping enterprises build, test, and run AI systems inside day-to-day operations. The company will work directly with businesses…
ChatGPT just replaced GPT-5.3 with GPT-5.5 — Here’s what actually changed
OpenAI recently released GPT- 5.5 Instant and made it the new default model for ChatGPT, replacing GPT-5.3 Instant. No pop-up alert. No countdown timer. Just a switch. GPT-5.5 Instant is…
India’s AI Inflection Point: How National Technology Day 2026 Signals A New Era Of Responsible Innovation
From drug discovery to cybersecurity, India’s technology leaders are charting a path where AI is not just powerful—but purposeful. Every year on May 11, India pauses to mark National Technology…
Upwind Doubles Down on India to Support Digital India’s Cloud and AI Acceleration With Real-Time Cloud Security
Upwind, a next-generation, runtime-first cloud security provider, today announced an expansion of its presence in India to meet rapidly growing demand for real-time cloud risk management as cloud and AI…