Oracle has partnered with the Uttar Pradesh State Skill Development Mission (UPSDM) to provide free digital skills training in AI, cloud, cybersecurity, and data science to 300,000 students and professionals by 2029, aiming to enhance employability and build a future-ready workforce.
Indian SMBs spent $11.9 billion in 2010 on IT and it is expected to grow to $48.5 billion by 2015.
The cloud market in India is expected to grow by 26% by the end of 2022.
Amazon CEO Andy Jassy announced an additional USD 13 billion investment in India, bringing the company's total capital commitment to USD 48 billion by 2030. This significant investment will primarily focus on expanding AI and cloud infrastructure, supporting job creation, boosting e-commerce exports, and digitising small businesses, aligning with India's growing digital economy.
With the approaching deadline to offer complete solution for monitoring of its contents by January 31, BlackBerry maker Research in Motion (RIM) has offered lawful interception in its security architecture through cloud computing from Indian operators.
British born Indian, Sachin Duggal, 27, a World Economic Forum 2009 technology pioneer, says that a major part of the battle he and his cloud computing company Nivio fight is in fact 'unclouding' the concept itself. "Part of our challenge is educational. We are trying to explain what we are about."
Cloud computing is helping corporations create new, cost-effective business models
India's second largest software exporter Infosys Ltd is eyeing big opportunities in cloud computing but advocates that there is need to put in place a policy framework for the same.
Students at Stanford University staged a walkout during Google CEO Sundar Pichai's commencement address, protesting the company's ties with the Israeli government, particularly its Project Nimbus cloud-computing deal.
The potential of cloud to transform business enterprises is increasing as cloud computing gains traction with a variety of organisations and user groups across the globe.
The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.
The Union Budget on Sunday proposed a tax holiday till 2047 for foreign companies that provide cloud services to customers globally using data centres located in India, signalling the government's push to make the country a major hub for AI and digital infrastructure.
The project involves building a network around a dozen secured centres, each priced at pound 250 mn.
Kunal Shah, founder of CRED, has been appointed global head of WhatsApp, joining a growing list of Indian-origin executives leading major technology companies worldwide. This trend underscores the increasing demand for Indian talent in strategic leadership roles across Silicon Valley.
The application is fast catching on with internet users in India.
Globally, the music industry will now have to deal with content's privacy on cloud services such as iCloud. But Indian companies are putting up a brave face.
ArcelorMittal has announced a partnership with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to automate its global manufacturing operations using AWS's cloud and AI capabilities. This collaboration aims to enhance safety, asset reliability, and energy efficiency by deploying AI at the point of production for predictive maintenance, quality control, and process optimisation.
Total cloud market in India, now at $400 million, is expected to reach a market value of $4.5 billion by 2015.
The benefits of Cloud Computing are innumerable and difficult to ignore. However, the various legal and security issues still need to be wrangled with.
Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries, has approved filing draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) involving a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares, aiming to unlock value for shareholders and fuel its ambitious expansion into 5G, AI, and global markets.
Jio Platforms Ltd, the digital and telecommunications arm of Reliance Industries, has received board approval to file draft papers for an initial public offering (IPO) involving a fresh issue of up to 27 crore equity shares. The draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) is expected to be filed with SEBI today, marking a significant value-creation event for Reliance shareholders.
'India is often skipping legacy cycles and moving directly to advanced AI-driven operations.'
Tata Consultancy Services' (TCS) annual dividend payout declined to a four-year low of approximately 39,820 crore in FY26, marking its steepest decline in a decade and potentially adversely affecting Tata Sons' finances, which heavily rely on TCS's dividend income.
As the rupee weakens, wealthy families are accelerating investments in global assets.
The Delhi High Court has upheld the Indian government's decision to temporarily restrict access to Telegram, citing the messaging app's capacity for 'automated dissemination' of large content, which could facilitate misinformation during the crucial NEET-UG retest.
Krutrim, India's first AI unicorn, has successfully repositioned itself as a focused domestic AI Cloud Services provider, reporting its first annual net profit in FY26.
UK-based Gorilla Technology Group is expanding its AI infrastructure collaboration with Yotta Data Services in India, deploying additional GPU cards to support large-scale AI compute infrastructure.
'...because that protects their aviation industry.' 'The Boeing 787 is one of the most widely-flown wide-body aircraft in the world, and Airbus is running neck-and-neck with Boeing.' 'Airbus is not going to let an opportunity like this pass.' 'If a software problem with the 787 is confirmed, they will use it to increase their own orders.'
Nayagam PP, career counsellor and founder of EduJobs360, explains how traditional engineering choices are being replaced with flexible, future-ready career paths that align with industry requirements.
Members of Parliament questioned top National Testing Agency (NTA) officials about the NEET-UG paper leak, with the NTA stating the CBI is investigating the matter. The parliamentary panel also discussed measures to prevent future leaks and reforms within the NTA.
Chief Secretary Atal Dulloo announced that the Census 2027 will be a fully digital and paperless exercise, utilising mobile technology, AI, and cloud computing for accuracy and efficiency, marking a shift towards data-driven governance.
Gautam Adani emphasised the importance of energy security and digital infrastructure in shaping geopolitical power, urging India to develop sovereign capabilities across the AI value chain.
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) is focusing on building AI infrastructure, including India's first AI-focused data centre, as AI becomes a core operating foundation for enterprises globally.
TCS, India's largest IT firm, is aiming to become the world's leading AI-led technology services company. CEO K Krithivasan highlights the company's strategy, including upskilling its workforce and executing nation-scale projects in India.
ASUS has launched the ExpertBook Ultra in India, placing strong emphasis on built-in AI capabilities. This highlights a move towards machines that process demanding tasks directly on the device, reducing dependence on remote servers and cloud-driven computing.
US-Indian space company Pixxel has partnered with Bengaluru-based artificial intelligence firm Sarvam to build an orbital data centre satellite.
Artificial intelligence (AI) is emerging as a potential new demand driver for India's office market, with AI-focused technology (tech) firms actively leasing new office space and established information technology (IT) companies expanding their footprint as they ramp up investments in AI.
As per the alliance, NIIT will offer new programmes in cloud and emerging technologies in association with Microsoft.
TeamLease Digital CEO Neeti Sharma discusses how AI is driving a structural reset in the tech industry, leading to layoffs, reshaping hiring practices, and increasing job insecurity.
A leader can spend authority on themselves -- on appearing decisive, on appearing in control, on appearing irreplaceable. Or they can spend it on the people around them -- on giving them the ball back, on creating conditions in which other people's confidence and capability can grow. Over a long enough horizon, the second compounds in a way the first never does. And that's exactly what Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has done.
