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Quick reads covering the latest enterprise technology, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, channel and industry developments.
Spot Light
Building in India. Leading with a Vision for the World
Some recognitions celebrate an achievement. Others recognise the vision, conviction and perseverance behind a journey. At Champion of Bharat 2026, held as part of the Bharat Vyapar…
2026-09-07 17:08:31
Peripherals
HAMMER launches Aura Air open-ear earbuds with 60-hour playtime
HAMMER’s latest earbuds combine open-ear listening with Bluetooth 6.0, titanium drivers and extended battery life, targeting users seeking greater situational awareness, long…
2026-09-07 17:07:10
Breaking News
Paytm brings payment data to ChatGPT with new plugin
The integration marks a step towards conversational commerce, allowing business teams to analyse collections, settlements, refunds and subscriptions while keeping payment execution…
2026-09-07 16:35:47
Data Center
Vigyanlabs unveils FEMTO sovereign AI platform in Mysuru
The Mysuru-based deep-tech company is targeting growing demand for sovereign AI infrastructure with an on-premises platform that combines GPU computing, AI workloads and sustainabl…
2026-09-07 16:31:12
Startup
Voice AI startup Navana.ai raises Rs. 40 crore round led by Ronnie Screwvala
Navana.ai is a full stack voice AI company in India offering regulated enterprises Voice AI driven business outcomes without compromising on data privacy and compliance through on-…
2026-09-07 16:17:18
Breaking News
PAIR tool from Nvidia to allow users run AI agents on a personal AI data centre
Nvidia has launched Personal AI Router, (or PAIR), an open-source software tool that allows users to connect multiple computers on a home network and use their combined computing p…
2026-09-07 16:11:16
Breaking News
OpenAI faces rollout hurdles with GPT-6 Astra
OpenAI’s latest AI model has drawn attention for its advanced capabilities, but a phased rollout has left many paying users waiting, while tighter cybersecurity safeguards ha…
2026-09-07 15:27:21
Spot Light
Saviynt announces its global UNLOCK 2026 Roadshow
Saviynt has announced its global UNLOCK 2026 Roadshow. It will explore a new era of identity security where the focus moves beyond managing access to securing intelligence. Through…
2026-09-07 15:25:20
Breaking News
Krafton to invest another $250 million in India, expands beyond gaming
The South Korean gaming company is deepening its India strategy with fresh capital for AI, robotics and deep tech, taking its planned investment above $500 million while expanding…
2026-09-07 15:07:55
Movers & Shakers
Rohan Lobo Assigned as Industry Leader for Technology, Media and Telecommunications for Deloitte South Asia
Deloitte has appointed Rohan Lobo as Industry Leader for Technology, Media and Telecommunications in South Asia. In his new role, Rohan will help boards and executive teams make cr…
2026-09-07 15:04:44
Spot Light
Eaton showcases integrated technology portfolio at India Tech Day 2026
Eaton’s Pune technology showcase brings its electrical, aerospace, mobility, filtration and energy infrastructure businesses together, highlighting India’s growing role…
2026-09-07 15:01:37
MagazineCoverage
Bank of Baroda Writes Off ₹35,715 Crore in Big Loans
Bank of Baroda (BoB) has disclosed that it technically wrote off ₹35,715 crore in loans involving borrowers owing ₹100 crore or more between FY2020-21 and FY2025-26. The figures em…
2026-09-07 15:00:51
MagazineCoverage
Nvidia B300 Smuggling Scandal: Taiwan Cracks Down
Taiwanese prosecutors have indicted nine people over an alleged operation to illegally export Nvidia B300 AI GPU systems to China, highlighting growing challenges in enforcing inte…
2026-09-07 14:56:50
MagazineCoverage
AI-Driven Cyber Threats Are Reshaping 2026
2026 marks a decisive shift in cybersecurity-from AI-assisted attacks to AI-driven threats . Techniques demonstrated experimentally in 2025 are rapidly becoming automated, scalable…
2026-09-07 14:50:26
MagazineCoverage
AI Agents Are Reinventing the Payment Economy
Artificial intelligence is creating a new challenge for fintech: how do you charge when software itself becomes the customer? AI agents can trigger hundreds of model calls, API req…
2026-09-07 14:45:21
MagazineCoverage
Memory Poisoning: AI’s Sleeper Attack
The rise of agentic AI is creating a dangerous new cybersecurity threat: persistent memory poisoning, where attackers manipulate what an AI system remembers rather than directly co…
2026-09-07 14:38:17
MagazineCoverage
Artificial intelligence Takes on Chip Design
Artificial intelligence is moving deeper into semiconductor engineering, with OpenAI, Google and NVIDIA using AI to help design faster, more efficient chips for increasingly demand…
2026-09-07 14:33:48
MagazineCoverage
AI Is the New Consumer Gatekeeper | The Future of Buying
Artificial intelligence is rapidly shifting from a consumer tool to a powerful intermediary influencing what people trust, consider and ultimately purchase. BCG projects consumer t…
2026-09-07 14:28:15
MagazineCoverage
AI Hallucinations Become a New Liability Risk
AI hallucinations are rapidly evolving from a technology problem into a professional liability risk as businesses deploy AI across customer-facing and decision-making processes. Ba…
2026-09-07 14:21:39
Breaking News
Anthropic brings Claude to Apple CarPlay
Claude users can now access the AI assistant from their cars, with hands-free conversations and recent chats available through Apple’s in-vehicle platform, while controls rem…
2026-09-07 14:13:17
Breaking News
US newspapers sue OpenAI, Microsoft over alleged copyright misuse in AI training
The Seattle Times and Newsday accuse the tech giants of using their journalism to develop AI products without permission, raising fresh questions over content rights, publisher com…
2026-09-07 13:30:35
Breaking News
OpenAI agents revealed to have made 15,000 edits on German programming wiki
Thousands of AI agents linked to OpenAI took over DseWiki, a German programming website similar to Wikipedia, and used it as a public message board by making more than 15,000 edits…
2026-09-07 12:58:19
Investments
Anaplan opens its first Customer Experience Center in APAC
AI-driven scenario planning and analysis platform, Anaplan has announced a multi-million-dollar investment to expand its Asia-Pacific (APAC) presence. As part of the initiative, An…
2026-09-07 12:54:17