ndi Nxtra by Airtel becomes first Indian data center company to join RE100 initiative By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 28 Jun 2024 10:07:48 +0530 Nxtra by Airtel in India pledges to RE100, contracting 422,000 MWh renewable energy. With a commitment to net-zero goals by 2031, the company focuses on operational efficiency and environmental sustainability through innovative strategies. Full Article
ndi Data center firm ESDS Software to hire 300 AI/ML engineers in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 11 Jul 2024 19:27:39 +0530 ESDS said its client base includes the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), SIDBI Bank, Union Bank of India, State Bank of India Capital, and over 400 cooperative banks, as well as, the Embassy Group, Vadilal, and Unibic. Full Article
ndi India added 71 megawatt IT data center during Jan-Jun, demand projected to be strong: Savills By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 02 Aug 2024 10:42:45 +0530 While major absorption has been recorded in hyperscalers across major cities, colocation services followed closely witnessing significant growth. This shift, as per Savills, can be attributed to factors such as high capital expenditure and operating expense. Full Article
ndi STT GDC to invest $3.2 billion in India to expand data centre capacity By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 07 Sep 2024 10:57:07 +0530 STT GDC India, in which Tata Communications holds a minority stake, has 28 data centres across 10 cities, with a combined capacity of more than 318 megawatt of IT load. It has about 1,000 enterprise customers. Full Article
ndi Data centre firm Princeton Digital Group to invest $1 billion, expand capacity in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Sep 2024 10:20:39 +0530 Singapore-based data centre operator Princeton Digital Group (PDG) on Thursday announced to invest $1 billion in India and expand capacity to a total of 230 MW in the country. Full Article
ndi India's data centre capacity to more than double to 2,100 MW by FY27: Icra By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 23 Oct 2024 11:03:39 +0530 Around 95 per cent of the existing capacity is in six cities with Mumbai and Chennai leading the race, Icra said. Full Article
ndi ‘India has unique strengths to help it win the AI race’ By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 29 Oct 2024 09:20:11 +0530 Shanker Trivedi, senior vice president of enterprise business, Nvidia, on unique strength of India’s digital economy, positioning the country as one of the top three AI economies of the world Full Article
ndi DX is revolutionizing vehicle crash test system industry: Abhinav Srivastava, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 02 Nov 2024 11:01:09 +0530 Abhinav Srivastava, CIO, Daimler India Commercial Vehicles, talks about how technology is reshaping automotive safety. Full Article
ndi Enroute GCC: How Amadeus India is leading the shift to high strategic projects By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 22 Oct 2024 10:36:25 +0530 With 40% of Amadeus’ product development happening in India, Sreejith A. R, Head of Creation Platform and Shared Services- APAC, details the factors that work for GCC, and the role of AI in making GCCs more efficient. Full Article
ndi Vision 2030: Role of GCCs in building global leadership in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 24 Oct 2024 14:42:33 +0530 As India aspires to reach its future economic and growth goals, GCCs will play a pivotal role in driving economic growth, generating innovation, and creating leadership opportunities, state GCC leaders at the ET GCC Annual Conclave 2024. Full Article
ndi Navigating the new Silk Road: India's GenAI revolution By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 26 Oct 2024 10:27:37 +0530 Much like the Silk Road once connected India to the world, artificial intelligence (AI) — particularly generative AI — is weaving a new tapestry of connectivity and innovation. Industries across the nation are starting to benefit from the efficiencies and new customer experiences this new technology wave offers. Full Article
ndi Fog lifts: IT spending revives on AI, BFSI gets growth and hiring surges By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 11 Nov 2024 11:10:28 +0530 India-centric IT firms saw signs of recovery in the first half of the fiscal year, driven by growing tech spends in North America's BFSI sector, increased hiring, and improved revenue guidance. Experts foresee further tech spending bolstered by Donald Trump's US election win, which may lead to lower business taxes and favor skilled immigration, setting the stage for Indian IT firms to expand and innovate. Full Article
ndi India's digital lending market likely to grow $515 bn by 2030 : Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 17 Jun 2023 08:59:13 +0530 Given the low base and huge demand, the digital lending industry remains in an expansive phase. According to a recent report by IIFL FinTech, the digital lending market is expected to grow to a whopping USD 515 billion by 2030. Full Article
ndi Digital India Bill draft likely within 15 days By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 27 Jun 2023 04:03:50 +0530 The draft was due to be released earlier this month, but was held back for fresh consultation with legal and industry leaders. This follows feedback from experts during the government’s outreach on the proposed Act, which began in March across multiple cities, including Bengaluru and Mumbai. The proposed regulations may also include provisions requiring companies to inform consumers how their data is being processed, sources said. Full Article
ndi Internet shutdowns cost $1.9 billion to India in Jan-Jun 2023: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:47:57 +0530 The shutdowns also led to a loss of nearly $118 million in foreign investment and triggered over 21,000 job losses, the global non-profit Internet Society said in its report 'Netloss'. Full Article
ndi Zetwerk is said to consider raising $1 billion in Indian IPO By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 09:48:38 +0530 The Bangalore-based firm, backed by investors such as Peak XV Partners and Lightspeed India Partners, has held talks with investment banks to help prepare for a potential IPO in Mumbai next year, as per sources. Full Article
ndi India is leading in AI adoption at 30%, surpassing global average of 26%: BCG report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 10:03:26 +0530 India is leading in Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption, according to new research by Boston Consulting Group (BCG), which pegged that 30 per cent of Indian companies are maximizing value through the use of such emerging technology. Full Article
ndi Role of IT distributors in safeguarding India's digital infrastructure By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:07:44 +0530 By adjusting global cybersecurity tools and strategies to fit Indian requirements, distributors help companies of all sizes -- small businesses to large corporations -- adopt security solutions that are practical, effective, and scaled appropriately for their environments. Full Article
ndi India's IT spending to reach $160 bn in 2025: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 12 Nov 2024 16:23:51 +0530 "In 2025, Indian chief information officers (CIOs) will start allocating budgets for generative AI (GenAI) beyond initial proof-of-concept projects," said Naveen Mishra, VP Analyst at Gartner. Full Article
ndi Even handicraft marketplace Etsy needs AI to compete, says CEO By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 09:58:04 +0530 On Tuesday. Etsy was founded in 2005 as a platform exclusively for handmade goods - though that claim has long been scrutinised. Full Article
ndi India likely to add 33.9 mn jobs to its workforce by 2028 in AI era By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 10:04:15 +0530 With AI-driven transformation, India is projected to increase its workforce from 423.73 million in 2023 to 457.62 million by 2028, a net gain of 33.89 million workers, according to a report on Wednesday. Full Article
ndi India at forefront of digital revolution, says RBI Deputy Governor Patra By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 13 Nov 2024 16:49:18 +0530 India's digital economy is booming, with fintech driving digital payments and e-markets expanding rapidly. Deputy Governor of Reserve Bank of India, Michael Debabrata Patra, stated that the digital economy currently makes up a tenth of India's GDP and is projected to reach a fifth by 2026. Full Article
ndi Apple TV users may need an iPhone or iPad to accept iCloud terms and conditions By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 18 Jan 2023 16:13:01 +0530 Previously, users were able to access Apple TV without needing any other Apple hardware. Users were allowed to set up the Apple TV, install apps, and make purchases completely independently. Sometimes users needed a web browser on a PC to perform the typical Apple ID management duties (if its necessary). Full Article
ndi Meta sees strong trend in women entrepreneurs using its apps in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 06 Mar 2023 14:17:00 +0530 About 73% of Instagram business accounts that self-identify as a women-owned business were set up in the last three years in India, the company revealed. Full Article
ndi OpenAI to enable more customizations for enterprise and individual users By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 10 Mar 2023 15:37:00 +0530 Speaking to investors at a Morgan Stanley conference, Altman said the AI company will focus on building a platform that sells APIs to others and creates killer apps like ChatGPT. Full Article
ndi India's smartphone market estimated to grow 7-8 pc this year By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 09 Nov 2024 12:19:07 +0530 India's smartphone market is estimated to grow 7-8 per cent this year, driven by strong demand for premium, 5G and AI smartphones, according to a new report. Full Article
ndi Growing wearables production in India bleeds China units By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 08:43:44 +0530 Top wearables brands such as Boat and Gizmore are making most products locally in key categories audio and smartwatch through electronics contract manufacturers such as Dixon Technologies and Optiemus Electronics. Domestic shipments of wearables jumped 81% on-year in the first quarter of calendar year 2023 to 25 million units, with India surpassing China to become the largest market in the world, according to IDC India. Full Article
ndi Apple in talks with NPCI, plans to launch UPI based Apple Pay service in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 26 Jun 2023 12:49:08 +0530 According to RBI’s Bulletin for June, UPI transactions in May reached a record Rs 14.3 trillion in terms of value and 9.41 billion in volume. Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is expected to account for 90% of retail digital transactions volume in the next five years. Full Article
ndi OpenKylin: China introduces indigenous computer operating system By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 07 Jul 2023 08:19:55 +0530 China has developed OpenKylin, an operating system based on the open-source Linux platform, to reduce its dependence on US technology. OpenKylin 1.0, created by a community of approximately 4,000 developers, has been utilised in various sectors, such as finance, energy, and even in its space program. China's tech industry has prioritised developing an operating system that is not dependent on US technology, and OpenKylin is one of several under development that could replace Microsoft's Windows and Apple's MacOS. Notably, the system provides reliable fundamental software services and ensures security in critical areas such as government affairs and finance. Full Article
ndi Cisco launches Secure Networking approach in India By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 20 Oct 2023 10:40:26 +0530 Organizations can apply controls to identify, set and enforce policy, and gain visibility across all users, devices, and entities on the network to empower and enable work from anywhere. Full Article
ndi Global IT spending on banking, investment services to reach $652 billion in 2023: Gartner By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 22 Jun 2023 10:05:00 +0530 Driven by the increased use of consulting services and infrastructure as a service (IaaS), IT services will be the largest spending category, forecast to reach almost $270 billion in 2023. Full Article
ndi Vedanta deepens tech push with $4 billion India display factory By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 28 Jun 2023 09:42:52 +0530 Even as it’s suffering from a heavy debt load, billionaire Anil Agarwal’s metals and mining conglomerate is expanding in electronics components to take advantage of India’s push to become a technology manufacturing hub. The display business is separate from Vedanta’s struggling chip venture and may find an easier path to success as it’s a less techically demanding undertaking. Full Article
ndi Indian consumers are spending 52% of their time on open internet: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 30 Jun 2023 11:47:08 +0530 The open internet — comprising news and general websites, over-the-top (OTT) and connected TV (CTV), music streaming and online gaming — reaches almost 600 million consumers, which equates to nearly every internet user in India. Full Article
ndi Amazon set to cross $8 billion in cumulative exports from India in 2023 By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 06 Jul 2023 11:59:01 +0530 The Seattle-headquartered firm has reached 1.25 lakh exporters through the programme, officially called Amazon Global Selling, since inception, the statement said. Of them, over 1,200 exporters had crossed Rs 1 crore in sales in 2022, it added. Toys saw the greatest growth among all product categories, witnessing over 50% growth year on year, followed by kitchenware at over 35%, beauty at over 25%, and luggage at over 20%, the firm said in the statement. Full Article
ndi Search startup Perplexity AI valued at $520 mln in funding from Bezos, Nvidia By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Fri, 05 Jan 2024 11:06:20 +0530 The round was led by venture capital firm IVP and valued the company at about $520 million, according to the company. NEA, NVIDIA, Databricks, and Bessemer Venture Partners also participated in the round. Full Article
ndi India's strong growth leading to trend of 'reverse flipping' for startups By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Sat, 08 Jun 2024 09:17:22 +0530 Commerce Secretary Sunil Barthwal stressed how India's growth rate is nearly double that of other emerging market economies. He was speaking at an event in Singapore organized by the commerce ministry to showcase various investment opportunities in India. Full Article
ndi 'AWS working with Indian startups to solve for world' By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Mar 2024 10:45:27 +0530 Cloud major looking to export ‘great ideas’ from here, says Gaurav Arora, director and head of startup business in Asia Pacific and Japan at AWS. Full Article
ndi Indian Public Cloud services market to reach $24.2 billion by 2028: IDC By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Tue, 02 Jul 2024 21:21:53 +0530 The PCS market includes infrastructure-as-a-service (IaaS), platform-as-a-service (PaaS) and software-as-a-service (SaaS) solutions. Public Cloud adoption in India continued to rise as enterprises preferred public cloud services for their digital transformation initiatives, application modernization, and productivity enhancements. Full Article
ndi 46 pc Indian IT professionals say all corporate data stored in Cloud is sensitive: Report By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Thu, 04 Jul 2024 09:30:00 +0530 According to the IT company Thales, Cloud security spending has now topped all other security spending categories. About 37 per cent of organizations have experienced a Cloud data breach in India, with 14 per cent having had one in the past year. Full Article
ndi Understanding industry cloud and its role as business innovation tool By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 19:31:53 +0530 Enterprises are leveraging cloud technology to innovate and deliver key business outcomes such as growth, customer loyalty, network effect creation, and profitability. However, the monolith core of their application portfolio often hinders meeting these goals. Full Article
ndi Shiprocket integrates Snowflake's AI Data Cloud to empower 1.5 lakh Indian merchants By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Wed, 10 Jul 2024 20:23:25 +0530 Leveraging Snowflake's AI Data Cloud has significantly reduced data processing time from days to minutes. This newfound agility has allowed Shiprocket to optimise operations, improve decision-making, and ultimately deliver a seamless e-commerce experience for its seller base, the company said. Full Article
ndi SAP’s India cloud growing over 50%, to focus on smaller businesses: India MD By cio.economictimes.indiatimes.com Published On :: Mon, 29 Jul 2024 11:05:02 +0530 Manish Prasad, president and managing director of SAP Indian Subcontinent, told ET that India is a key growth market for the company. SAP, which is Europe's biggest tech company by market capitalisation, is seeing cloud revenues in the India market rising at over 50% a year as mid-market firms up adoption. Full Article
ndi Preparing for impending FSMA regulatory deadlines By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 15 Mar 2019 13:24:00 -0400 Do you have your food defense plan in place? July 26, 2019 is the compliance deadline for the FDA's final rule on Mitigation Strategies to Protect Food Against International Adulteration under the Food Safety Modernization Act (FSMA). Full Article
ndi Key performance indicators in the snack and bakery industry By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 06 Sep 2022 10:15:00 -0400 An interview with KPM Analytics on key performance indicator (KPI) solutions. Full Article
ndi Consumers show strong interest in food ingredients: 'Clean' is in, 'chemical-sounding' is out By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 17 Jun 2021 11:48:00 -0400 Whether they impact flavor, appearance, nutrition, freshness, or texture, food ingredients have been used for centuries for a variety of purposes. Full Article
ndi StairMaster renovation safety treads for modernization and restoration of stairs and landings By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Wed, 16 Feb 2022 15:56:00 -0500 Wooster Products' StairMaster safety renovation treads provide sure footing on interior and exterior stairs and landings. Full Article
ndi Suterra releases new sustainable solution for Indianmeal moth control By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Tue, 19 Apr 2022 16:59:00 -0400 Suterra releases world’s first indoor aerosol mating disruption product for commercial food processing industry. Full Article
ndi Long Table reveals new branding and packaging design on National Pancake Day By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 02 Nov 2023 11:15:00 -0400 The new packaging reflects the evolution of the growing food company and serves as a canvas to convey the values behind the brand. Full Article
ndi Double Good reveals new branding in celebration of 25 years By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Thu, 14 Dec 2023 12:30:00 -0500 New, colorful designs reflect the joy and excitement that Double Good brings to America's youth. Full Article
ndi Netflix, Popcorn Indiana drops popcorn line By www.snackandbakery.com Published On :: Fri, 21 Jun 2024 11:25:00 -0400 Netflix and Popcorn Indiana are teaming up to bring Netflix Now Popping, an all-new ready-to-eat Netflix-branded popcorn line, to the masses. Full Article