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Anthropic CEO Calls for Slower AI Development and Stronger Safety Rules

September 12, 2026 - Anthropic CEO Dario Amodei has called for slowing the pace of frontier AI development as concerns grow over increasingly capable systems. His proposal includes independent “embedded evaluators” inside AI companies, shared safety standards among leading firms, and....

IBM and NASA’s Moon AI Is Really a Data Infrastructure Project

September 14, 2026 - IBM and NASA have launched an open lunar foundation model designed to help scientists detect ice, craters and volcanic features on the Moon. The bigger breakthrough is the underlying data system. It combines more than 30 aligned....

OpenAI Confirms ‘Wiki Incident,’ Plans New AI Disclosure Framework

September 5, 2026 - OpenAI has acknowledged its involvement in a reported incident in which AI agents took over a German wiki forum and said it is developing a framework for disclosing cases where its technology behaves unexpectedly. In a post....

GitHub Launches HydraFusion Preview for Copilot Coding

September 7, 2026 - GitHub has launched Project HydraFusion as a research preview in GitHub Copilot, introducing runtime model orchestration for coding tasks. Instead of relying on one AI model, HydraFusion can automatically combine models to draft, review, revise or escalate....

Microsoft Employees Face Scrutiny Over High AI Spending

August 31, 2026 - Microsoft is reportedly increasing oversight of employee AI usage after internal data showed some workers consuming unusually large amounts of AI resources, with spending reaching as high as $28,000 in just 28 days. According to Gadget Review,....

Google Expands AI Overviews Into Full AI Mode Answers for Some Searches

August 31, 2026 - Google has confirmed that AI Overviews can now automatically expand into full AI Mode-style answers for some Search queries, pushing traditional organic links further down the page on mobile devices. Previously, AI Overviews appeared as short summaries....

Apple Reportedly Cuts Hundreds of Jobs Across Siri and Vision Pro Teams

August 21, 2026 - Apple is reportedly reducing the workforce behind Vision Pro, its long-struggling VR headset, while also eliminating roles across several other divisions, according to Bloomberg. More than 200 jobs have been cut in total, sources told Bloomberg, including....

Nvidia Partners With Data Center Developer Cloverleaf Infrastructure

August 21, 2026 - Nvidia is continuing its efforts to support the rapid expansion of AI infrastructure, a trend that has played a major role in the chipmaker’s own growth. On Friday, the company announced a partnership with Cloverleaf Infrastructure, a....

Perplexity Offers RM140.8 Billion to Buy Google Chrome

August 17, 2026 - Perplexity has reportedly offered US$34.5 billion (~RM140.8 billion) to acquire Google Chrome, despite Google not putting the browser up for sale. The bid is also below Chrome's estimated US$50 billion market value. The offer is notable as....

Meta to Face Social Media Addiction Trial Tuesday

August 17, 2026 - Meta (META) will face attorneys general from several US states in an Oakland, California, courtroom Tuesday over allegations that it violated child safety and consumer protection laws and harmed children's mental health. The trial is part of....

Intel’s turnaround gains momentum as processor demand outpaces supply

July 26, 2026 - More than a year after Lip-Bu Tan became Intel CEO in March 2025, the chipmaker is showing signs of recovery following years of strategic setbacks. While Intel still faces significant challenges, second-quarter 2026 results indicate improving momentum....

Mercedes-Benz India and Zoho Unveil ‘SKYLine’: A Locally Developed Dealer Management System Redefining Customer Experience

October 28, 2025 — Mercedes-Benz India, in collaboration with Zoho, has launched ‘SKYLine’, a fully customized, decentralized Dealer Management System (DMS) designed and developed entirely in India. Built on Zoho CRM and implemented by Zoho’s Enterprise Business Solutions (EBS) team,....

ATP Tour and Infosys Extend Digital Innovation Partnership Through 2028

12 January, 2026 - The ATP Tour has announced a renewed multi-year technology collaboration with Infosys, extending their strategic partnership through 2028. Originally launched in 2015, the alliance continues with Infosys holding the title of the ATP’s "digital innovation partner." As....

Snowflake to Acquire Observability Startup Observe in Reported $1B Deal

January 8, 2026 - Snowflake has announced plans to acquire Observe, an observability platform natively built on Snowflake’s data infrastructure since its inception. Observability tools are essential for monitoring software performance and identifying bugs across complex systems. The cloud data company....

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....

Sonata Software Sees Shift in Market Sentiment Amid Mixed Financial Indicators

November 7, 2025 - Sonata Software, a small-cap firm in the IT software sector, is witnessing a notable shift in market perception, following recent changes in its evaluation. While the stock has struggled over the past year, the company retains strong....

SAP and Partners Drive Tangible ERP Outcomes with Embedded AI

December 31, 2025 - SAP and its ecosystem are shifting artificial intelligence (AI) from theory to application by embedding SAP Business AI and the SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) into core business workflows. These implementations are delivering real-world results by....

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....

TCS and AMD Join Forces to Scale Enterprise AI Adoption

January 19, 2026 - Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has entered into a strategic partnership with semiconductor giant AMD, aimed at accelerating AI deployment across enterprises. The collaboration will focus on developing GenAI, hybrid cloud, and high-performance computing solutions to help organizations....

OpenMind Launches App Store for Robots to Boost Software Access

January 29, 2026 - Robotics software firm OpenMind has introduced an App Store for robots, aimed at bridging the gap between advanced hardware and outdated software systems in the robotics industry. Positioned as a “software distribution layer” for both quadruped and....

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....

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....

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.....

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....

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....

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....

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....