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In a week that stirred speculation across the IT services ecosystem, Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) issued a strong clarification denying any link between its contract non-renewal with UK retailer Marks & Spencer (M&S) and the recent cyberattack on the retailer’s systems. A section of international media had reported that M&S decided to end its IT service desk agreement with TCS …

The age of autonomy is redefining what success means for channel players. The smartest entrepreneurs are now tracking: Revenue per employee, not total headcount. Automation ratio, not manual utilization. AI adoption velocity, not just certification count. Influence and visibility, not only sales numbers. EBITDA and topline will always matter, but today’s mid-sized heroes are learning to measure the quality of …

Gautam brings three decades of experience scaling global technology businesses to strengthen Altimetrik’s client partnerships and accelerate enterprise AI adoption Altimetrik, an AI-first data- and digital-engineering company, has appointed Gautam Samanta as its Chief Commercial Officer (CCO). A seasoned technology executive with more than three decades of experience, Gautam joins Altimetrik to accelerate the company’s growth strategy and reinforce its …

As Microsoft’s support for Windows 10 draws to a close and more pressure mounts on Windows 11 adoption, VARs, MSPs and channel partners are facing a perfect storm of warranty risks, hardware compatibility concerns, and client skepticism. Many are now putting in survival mode  rewriting contracts, launching “warranty-rescue” services, and reclaiming trust. Microsoft has published clear lifecycle expectations: feature updates …

Drives Ubiquitous IIoT Connectivity D-Link Corporation (TWSE: 2332), a global leader in networking solutions, proudly announces its latest 4G/5G Machine-to-Machine (M2M) solutions—a comprehensive portfolio designed to connect and manage distributed devices across smart buildings, transportation, telematics, and industrial automation. With the brand promise of MIT quality, creative innovation, solution-oriented, one-stop service, and sustainable design, D-Link empowers enterprises to enable real-time …

Dell Technologies announces the appointment of Atul Mehta as Senior Director and General Manager – India Channels. In this role, Atul will be responsible for driving strategic channel partnerships and accelerate growth across Dell’s partner ecosystem in India. Based in Gurgaon, Atul will be a key part of the India leadership team and report to Ravi Bharadwaj, Vice President, partner …

Today, AMD and OpenAI announced a definitive agreement that puts AMD technology at the center of the global AI infrastructure buildout. Under this strategic partnership, OpenAI will deploy 6 gigawatts of AMD GPUs, with the first gigawatt of capacity powered by our Instinct MI450 series GPUs set to start in the second half of 2026. The partnership represents a multi-generation commitment that …

Syntel by Arvind, a leading provider of enterprise communication, AV integration, and network infrastructure & surveillance solutions with over three decades of expertise, partnered with Vion consulting to launch WEMACX today. The digitally powered, AI-augmented omni-channel platform is designed to transform how enterprises connect with customers and manage operations. WEMACX integrates seamlessly with existing telephony platforms to deliver fast onboarding, …

The channel partner ecosystem in India is witnessing a noticeable shift: AI agents are no longer experimental add-ons but fast becoming core enablers of partner value propositions. From lead qualification to operations automation, the trend is gaining steam — and the numbers back it up. According to Deloitte’s State of GenAI report, over 80% of Indian organizations are exploring Agentic …

By 2026, India’s partner community is set to witness exponential growth, driven by a clear frustration among CIOs with dealing directly with technology brands. For many enterprise leaders, direct engagement with OEMs has too often meant being pushed the latest products rather than being offered innovative, business-aligned solutions. This dynamic is creating a massive opening for the partner ecosystem, which …