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Microsoft AI Chief: No Plans to Develop Chatbots for Erotica

October 27, 2025 - Mustafa Suleyman, Microsoft’s Head of AI, stated that the company will not develop artificial intelligence systems designed for “simulated erotica.” Speaking at the Paley International Council Summit held Thursday in Menlo Park, California, Suleyman said, “That’s....

OpenAI to Provide Free ChatGPT Go Access for One Year to Users in India

October 27, 2025 - OpenAI has announced that users in India will receive free access to its ChatGPT Go plan for one year, starting November 4, as part of a limited-time promotional offer. The offer applies to all new users signing up during....

Cisco Warns of Critical IOS and IOS XE Flaws Enabling Remote Code Execution

October 17, 2025 - Cisco has revealed a high-severity vulnerability in its widely deployed IOS and IOS XE Software that could allow attackers to remotely crash devices or gain full system control via code execution. The vulnerability resides in the Simple....

Sonata Software Partners with Adesso to Strengthen European Market with Microsoft-Powered AI and Analytics Solutions

October 15, 2025 - Sonata Software has entered into a strategic alliance with Adesso, a Germany-based IT services firm, aimed at advancing digital transformation initiatives for enterprises through Microsoft technologies. The partnership will see both companies co-develop AI-powered business optimisation....

Google Debuts Gemini-Powered Calendar Scheduling Tool in Gmail

October 14, 2025 - Google is rolling out a new AI-driven feature aimed at simplifying calendar scheduling for Gmail users. The newly launched “Help me schedule” tool, powered by Gemini, helps users identify ideal meeting times by analyzing Google Calendar availability....

Salesforce Expands Agentforce with AI Voice Support Ahead of Dreamforce Conference

October 13, 2025 - Salesforce has announced a major upgrade to its Agentforce AI customer service suite with the introduction of Agentforce Voice, enabling companies to handle customer service calls using AI-powered voice agents. Unveiled ahead of the annual Dreamforce conference....

Meta Pushes AI Adoption Among Metaverse Staff to Drive 5X Productivity

October 13, 2025 - Meta is urging employees across its metaverse division to integrate artificial intelligence tools into their daily workflows with the goal of boosting productivity by a factor of five, according to an internal communication reviewed by 404 Media.....

Nvidia’s Expanding AI Empire: Inside Its Biggest Startup Bets

October 12, 2025 - No company has benefited more dramatically from the generative AI boom than Nvidia. Since the debut of ChatGPT over two years ago, Nvidia’s financials have soared—reflected in its skyrocketing revenue, profits, and cash reserves. The company’s stock....

Intel Debuts First 18A-Based Processor with Panther Lake Launch

October 9, 2025 - Just six months into Lip-Bu Tan’s tenure as CEO, Intel has unveiled a major leap forward in hardware technology aimed at reviving the company’s competitive edge. On Thursday, Intel introduced a new processor, codenamed Panther Lake, representing....

SmartestEnergy Partners with Cognizant to Enhance Cybersecurity Resilience

October 7, 2025 – Cognizant (Nasdaq: CTSH) has announced a strategic collaboration with SmartestEnergy, the UK-based energy firm focused on helping businesses transition to net zero. The partnership aims to fortify SmartestEnergy’s cybersecurity infrastructure as the company expands globally and....

Zoho Expands Fintech Portfolio with Launch of POS and QR-Based Payment Devices

October 7, 2025 – Global technology leader Zoho, headquartered in Chennai, has announced the launch of Zoho Payments POS devices, QR-based payment solutions, and sound boxes, significantly bolstering its fintech suite. Alongside these hardware offerings, Zoho introduced advanced capabilities within....

IBM and Anthropic Collaborate to Bring Secure AI Capabilities to Enterprise Software Development

October 7, 2025 – IBM and Anthropic have announced a strategic alliance aimed at enhancing enterprise software development with secure, AI-driven solutions. The collaboration will embed Anthropic’s Claude—one of the most advanced large language models (LLMs)—into IBM’s software ecosystem to....

Perplexity Launches Free Comet AI Browser Globally, Adds Background Assistant for Max Users

October 2, 2025 - Perplexity, the AI search startup, has opened up access to its Comet browser globally, offering the product free to all users. Initially launched three months ago exclusively to Max plan subscribers at $200 per month, Comet now....

LTIMindtree Unveils BlueVerse™ RightAction™ Framework to Advance Safe, Compliant Enterprise AI

September 25, 2025 - LTIMindtree, a global leader in digital solutions and technology consulting, has announced the launch of BlueVerse™ RightAction™, a pioneering AI governance framework tailored for agentic AI. Developed as part of LTIMindtree's BlueVerse™ AI ecosystem, the solution aims....

Anthropic Unveils Claude Sonnet 4.5, Its Most Advanced AI Model for Software Development

September 29, 2025 - Anthropic has introduced Claude Sonnet 4.5, the latest addition to its line of frontier AI models, boasting top-tier performance in software development tasks. The company claims this version is capable of delivering "production-ready" applications, rather than mere....

SAP CFO Warns: AI Will Replace Jobs, Calls Technology a 'Great Catalyst'

September 28, 2025 - SAP’s chief financial officer, Dominik Asam, has issued a stark warning on the future of work in light of artificial intelligence adoption, bluntly stating: “I will be brutal.” In an interview with Business Insider, Asam was asked....

Oracle Eyes $15B Bond Sale Following Massive AI Deal with OpenAI

September 24, 2025 - Oracle is reportedly preparing to raise $15 billion through a corporate bond issuance, just weeks after finalizing a landmark AI infrastructure agreement with OpenAI. According to Bloomberg, which cited sources familiar with the matter, the tech giant's....

Cohere Reaches $7B Valuation with $100M Extension Round, Announces Strategic Partnership with AMD

September 24, 2025 - Enterprise-focused AI model developer Cohere has raised an additional $100 million, boosting its valuation to $7 billion. The funding is an extension of its oversubscribed $500 million round in August, which had previously set the company’s valuation....

Wipro Teams Up with CrowdStrike to Launch AI-Driven Unified Security Platform

September 15, 2025 - Wipro Limited (NYSE: WIT, BSE: 507685, NSE: WIPRO), a leading provider of AI-powered technology services and consulting, has announced an expanded alliance with CrowdStrike to introduce Wipro CyberShieldSM MDR. This next-generation managed security service (MSS) leverages artificial....

Vodafone Idea and TCS Expand Strategic Partnership with AI-Driven Customer Experience Platform

September 18, 2025 - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), a global leader in IT services and consulting, has announced a five-year collaboration with Vodafone Idea to revamp the telecom operator's business support system (BSS) through a next-generation, AI-powered platform. This initiative aims....

Persistent Systems Wins 'Growth Honor of the Year' at 2025 Everest Group Elevate Honors

September 17, 2025 - Persistent Systems has been named the recipient of the 2025 Everest Group Elevate Honors in the “Growth Honor of the Year” category. The recognition highlights exceptional revenue growth and performance among global service providers with annual revenue....

HCLSoftware Enhances Sovereign Strategy with Focus on IP Ownership

September 15, 2025 - In response to growing global concerns around data sovereignty and regulatory compliance, HCLSoftware, a division of HCLTech, is deepening its commitment to sovereign technology through a strategic focus on intellectual property (IP) ownership. Chief Product Officer Kalyan....

Cognition AI Raises $400M at $10.2B Valuation Amid Rapid Growth

September 8, 2025 - Cognition AI, the developer of AI coding agent Devin, has secured $400 million in funding, pushing its valuation to $10.2 billion, according to Bloomberg. This marks a significant leap from its $4 billion valuation earlier this year.....

Apple Prepares for Enterprise AI Adoption with New ChatGPT Configuration Controls

August 22, 2025 - As artificial intelligence becomes increasingly relevant in the enterprise space, Apple is equipping businesses with more advanced tools to manage its usage. With the upcoming software updates set to launch in September, the company will introduce new....

GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke to Step Down, Plans Return to Founding Role

August 11, 2025 - GitHub CEO Thomas Dohmke announced Monday that he will step down from his position at the Microsoft-owned developer platform by the end of the year. In a blog post, Dohmke revealed plans to “become a founder again”....

Lovart Launches AI Design Agent to Revolutionize Creative Workflows

San Francisco-based startup Lovart has debuted its all-in-one “AI Design Agent,” designed to streamline the creative process from ideation to execution. Founded by Melvin Chen, a former senior product director at ByteDance, Lovart replaces traditional design tools and agency workflows....

OpenMind Aims to Be the Android OS for Humanoid Robots

August 4, 2025 - While many robotics companies are developing physical components for robots to move, grasp, or engage with their surroundings, Silicon Valley-based OpenMind is taking a different approach—focusing on the software that powers them. OpenMind is creating OM1, a....

Amazon Launches DocumentDB Serverless to Streamline Operations and Cut Costs

July 31, 2025 — Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), a subsidiary of Amazon.com, Inc. (NASDAQ: AMZN), has officially rolled out Amazon DocumentDB Serverless (compatible with MongoDB), expanding its portfolio of serverless databases. This fully managed document database solution offers dynamic....

Palo Alto Networks to Acquire CyberArk in $25 Billion Deal

July 30, 2025 - Palo Alto Networks announced Wednesday its plans to acquire identity security firm CyberArk for $25 billion in a combination of cash and stock. The acquisition marks the cybersecurity heavyweight's strategic move into the identity management sector, according....

AI Startups Luma and Runway Eye Robotics and Self-Driving Sectors for Future Revenue

July 29, 2025 - AI-powered video generation companies Luma and Runway are setting their sights beyond Hollywood, exploring new revenue avenues in robotics and autonomous vehicle industries. According to a recent report by The Information, both startups have engaged in discussions....

X to Pilot Community Notes for Surfacing Popular Posts Across Perspectives

July 24, 2025 - Elon Musk's X is launching a new experiment to expand the use of Community Notes beyond fact-checking. On Thursday, the platform's Community Notes account announced a pilot program where selected contributors will evaluate popular posts by providing....

Gupshup Secures $60M in Fresh Funding, Keeps Unicorn Status Under Wraps

July 22, 2025 - Business messaging platform Gupshup, founded in India over two decades ago and achieving unicorn status four years back, has raised more than $60 million in a new funding round but declined to disclose its latest valuation. In....

Figma CEO Dylan Field Set to Cash Out $60M in IPO; Index, Kleiner, Greylock, Sequoia Selling Stakes Too

July 21, 2025 - As Figma announced its initial IPO price range of $25-$28 on Monday, it also disclosed an unusual move for its highly anticipated public debut. Existing shareholders will be allowed to sell significantly more shares than the company....

Latent Labs Debuts Web-Based AI Platform to Democratize Protein Design

July 21, 2025 - Just six months after emerging from stealth mode with $50 million in funding, Latent Labs has unveiled a web-based AI platform designed to revolutionize protein design. According to Latent Labs CEO and founder Simon Kohl, the company’s....

Roper Technologies Raises Annual Forecasts Amid Robust Software Demand

July 21, 2025 - Roper Technologies (ROP.O) increased its annual revenue and adjusted profit forecasts on Monday, citing strong enterprise demand for its extensive range of software products despite ongoing macroeconomic challenges. As companies navigate shifting trade dynamics following President Donald....

Happiest Minds’ PureSoftware Unveils FuzionX Gaming Studio™ to Transform B2B Casino Gaming Solutions

July 8, 2025 - PureSoftware, a wholly owned subsidiary of Happiest Minds and a global leader in software products and digital services, has announced the launch of FuzionX Gaming Studio™, a cutting-edge B2B gaming services platform. FuzionX is crafted to....

HPE Finalizes $14 Billion Juniper Networks Acquisition, Doubling Networking Business and Challenging Cisco, Nvidia

July 3, 2025 - Hewlett Packard Enterprise (HPE) has completed its $14 billion acquisition of Juniper Networks, marking a major milestone in the networking industry. This move doubles HPE’s networking revenue and positions the company as a direct competitor to Cisco....

AMD Acquires Brium to Strengthen Open AI Software Ecosystem

June 4, 2025 Key Highlights Brium’s compiler and AI software expertise will enhance AMD’s ability to deliver optimized AI solutions across the stack. The acquisition reduces developer dependencies on specific hardware configurations, enabling faster out-of-the-box AI performance. Brium’s domain expertise....

Dynatrace Tops Four of Six Use Cases in 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Observability Platforms

July 11, 2025 - Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leading AI-powered observability platform, announced it has ranked #1 in four of six Use Cases in the 2025 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Observability Platforms report. Gartner evaluated 20 vendors and scored Dynatrace highest....

DataRobot Named a Leader in 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning Platforms

June 2, 2025 - DataRobot has once again been recognized as a Leader in the 2025 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data Science and Machine Learning (DSML) Platforms. This marks the second time the company has received this distinction, which is....

Cyera Drives Q2 Cybersecurity Funding Surge With $540M Series E

July 16, 2025 - Cybersecurity funding soared to a three-year high in the first half of 2025, fueled by massive investments in AI-powered security startups. Leading the charge was Cyera, which closed a $540 million Series E round in June at....

Glean Raises $150M Series F at $7.2B Valuation

11 June 2025 - AI enterprise platform Glean has secured $150 million in its Series F funding round, boosting its valuation to $7.2 billion. The round was led by Wellington Management, with participation from Khosla Ventures, Bicycle Capital, Geodesic Capital, Archerman....

GFT and NEURA Robotics Forge Strategic Alliance to Develop Next-Gen Physical AI Software

30 June 2025 – GFT Technologies has been named a strategic partner by NEURA Robotics to design and build the software platform driving the next generation of physical AI. The collaboration highlights GFT’s technological capabilities and signals its entry into....

Zensar Recognized Among Top 50 of India’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 by Great Place To Work®

June 30, 2025 – Zensar Technologies, a leading provider of experience, engineering, and engagement-driven technology solutions, has been ranked among the Top 50 of India’s Best Companies to Work For 2025 by Great Place To Work®, the global authority on....

Capgemini to Acquire WNS, Creating a Global Leader in Agentic AI-Powered Intelligent Operations

July 7, 2025 – Capgemini (Euronext Paris: CAP), a global business and technology transformation partner, has announced a definitive agreement to acquire WNS (NYSE: WNS), a leading digital-led business transformation and services company. The acquisition positions Capgemini as a global....

ITC Infotech and Creatio Partner to Deliver No-Code Banking Solutions Across the UK and Europe

November 18, 2024 – ITC Infotech, a global leader in technology services and solutions, has announced a strategic partnership with Creatio, a leading provider of no-code platforms for workflow automation and CRM. Together, the two companies aim to transform the....

Hexaware and Abluva Partner to Deliver Secure Agentic AI Solutions for the Life Sciences Industry

July 10, 2025 – Hexaware Technologies, a leading global provider of IT and business process services, has announced a strategic partnership with Abluva, an innovator in agentic AI security, to address the emerging security challenges of autonomous AI agents within....

Coforge Opens ‘The Coforge Public Library’ in Gurugram, Expanding Access to Knowledge and Lifelong Learning

June 7, 2025 – Coforge Limited (NSE: COFORGE), a global leader in digital services and solutions, today unveiled ‘The Coforge Public Library’ in Gurugram, a distinctive initiative aimed at providing free access to knowledge and fostering lifelong learning. Situated near....

eClerx Recognized as a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Marketing Services PEAK Matrix® 2025

June 18, 2025 – eClerx Services Ltd (ECLERX.NS), a global leader in productized services, has been named a Major Contender in the Everest Group Marketing Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2025. Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix® is a trusted industry benchmark that....

Redington Limited Partners with Corent Technology to Accelerate Digital Transformation for Enterprises and SMBs

March 2, 2023 | By CRN Team Redington Limited has announced a strategic alliance with Corent Technology, a leading provider of multi-cloud application migration and optimization platforms, to deliver end-to-end solutions for enterprises and large SMBs embarking on multi-cloud transformation....

Tech Mahindra and Aduna Forge Strategic Partnership to Drive Telco Monetization via Network APIs

July 3, 2025 – Tech Mahindra (NSE: TECHM), a global leader in technology consulting and digital transformation solutions, has announced a strategic alliance with Aduna, a leading global aggregator of network APIs. This collaboration aims to accelerate the adoption of....

Mphasis Named a Contender in Forrester’s Application Modernization and Multicloud Managed Services Report

June 18, 2025 – Mphasis, a leading IT solutions provider specializing in cloud and cognitive services, announced its recognition as a ‘Contender’ in The Forrester Wave™: Application Modernization and Multicloud Managed Services, Q1 2025 by Forrester Research, Inc. The report....

Accenture Acquires Systema to Boost Manufacturing Automation in Semiconductor Industry

July 2025 – Global consulting and technology giant Accenture has announced its acquisition of SYSTEMA, a leading provider of automation and digitalization solutions for manufacturing, to strengthen its capabilities in the semiconductor sector. SYSTEMA, headquartered in Dresden, Germany, specializes in....

Infosys and MHFA Launch ‘Supportive Mind’ App to Promote Mental Well-being

June 26, 2025 - Infosys has partnered with the Mental Health Foundation Australia (MHFA) to launch Supportive Mind, a mobile app designed to advance mental health awareness and provide real-time resources to communities across Australia and New Zealand. The initiative,....