India stories - Page 17

Microsoft will enable in-country data processing for Microsoft 365 Copilot interactions in 15 countries by 2026, enhancing control and regulatory compliance.

Orient Technologies posted a 22.25% revenue rise to INR ₹2.73 billion in Q2 FY26, driven by new cloud, digital transformation, and government contracts.

IIT Gandhinagar and Futurense Technologies have launched India's first fully residential generative AI postgraduate diploma programmes to upskill engineers.

India's fintech sector readies for a decade of innovation, with AI, embedded finance, wealth inclusion, and cyber resilience driving growth through 2026.

Parallels partners with XenTegra India to enhance digital workspaces, targeting Indian enterprises with secure, flexible remote work solutions and partner roadshows.

InsightAI raised INR ₹11 million in pre-seed funding to expand its AI-driven anti-money laundering solutions across India and the Middle East markets.

Mihup champions human-centred voice AI that supports multiple Indian languages and accents, aiming to boost accessibility beyond urban areas.

NetApp has nearly tripled its AI-certified partners in Asia Pacific, aiming to capture part of the USD $325bn IT services market by 2025 through its Partner Sphere programme.

NetApp's 14th Excellerator cohort has supported five AI startups in India, offering mentorship and access to networks to boost innovation in data and cloud tech.

The CNCF has launched the Certified Cloud Native Platform Engineer credential to certify advanced platform engineering skills for enterprises.

Australian startup Heatseeker won top prize in L'Oréal's Big Bang Beauty Tech competition, advancing AI beauty tech across the South Asia Pacific region.

Business Software Alliance predicts AI adoption could boost India's economy by over USD $500 billion by 2035, supporting the government's Viksit Bharat goals.

The Circulate Initiative appoints Matthew Fraser to lead research and programmes, boosting efforts to tackle plastic waste and promote circular economies.

A report reveals 95% of Southeast Asia and India developers use AI weekly, boosting productivity yet showing cautious trust and uneven training access.

NetApp partners with Nasscom Foundation to train underserved Indian engineering graduates in AI and data science, enhancing skills and job readiness.

Cybercriminals exploit remote monitoring tools to steal USD $34 billion in cargo globally, targeting trucking firms amid growing digital supply chain risks.

A global survey reveals shoppers increasingly expect early, personalised holiday deals and trust AI for recommendations, urging retailers to act faster and smarter.

India's healthcare and finance sectors are prioritising cybersecurity, combining advanced tech and cultural change to safeguard patient data and digital transactions.

Over 70% of APAC IT leaders lack full visibility of their IT spend, risking AI cost savings and innovation amid growing investments and complex cloud use.

Allvue launches enhanced AI tools including Andi Document Extraction and Loan Hunter integration to boost efficiency in private investment workflows.