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As the Union Budget 2025 approaches, the IT industry, along with its channel partners, eagerly awaits announcements that could shape the sector’s trajectory in the coming fiscal year. With India solidifying its position as a global technology hub, there are several areas where policy interventions and fiscal incentives can unlock significant growth potential for the industry and its ecosystem of …

 India’s IT spending is projected to grow by 11.1% in 2025, reaching $161.5 billion, as enterprises increase investments in AI-enabled infrastructure, cloud adoption, and software solutions. This reflects the nation’s push toward digital transformation and leveraging advanced technologies to remain competitive in the global market. Data Center Systems Drive Growth The data center systems segment in India is poised for …

Persistent Systems has announced the launch of ContractAssist, an innovative solution leveraging Microsoft 365 Copilot to transform contract management processes. This pioneering product underscores Persistent’s commitment to driving operational efficiency and simplifying complex workflows for businesses. Empowering Businesses with AI-driven Contract Management ContractAssist is designed to streamline the contract lifecycle, offering businesses enhanced capabilities for drafting, reviewing, and managing contracts efficiently. By …

CrowdStrike today launched CrowdStrike Insider Risk Services, a comprehensive set of offerings designed to help organizations detect and prevent insider threats from negligent employees, malicious insiders and sophisticated adversaries. With CrowdStrike’s new services, organizations can proactively address vulnerabilities, strengthen defenses and mitigate insider risks before they escalate. The total average cost of activities to resolve insider threats over a 12-month …

The global PC market in 2024 was marked by stabilization and ended on the road to recovery and a commercial refresh cycle in 2025. According to the latest Canalys data, the PC market achieved its fifth consecutive quarter of growth in Q4, with total shipments of desktops, notebooks and workstations rising 4.6% to 67.4 million units. Notebook shipments (including mobile workstations) …

Vertiv, a global leader in critical digital infrastructure and continuity solutions, recently announced the expansion of its integrated business services center in Pune, India. Designed to meet the escalating demand for data centers both in India and globally, this cutting-edge facility will be the center for technological advancement and innovation. The state-of-the-art center spans advanced laboratories and robust infrastructure, offering …

Tech Data, a TD SYNNEX Company, and Dell Technologies have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to enable the Dell AI Factory in India, a one-stop platform that offers products, solutions and services to accelerate AI adoption across industries. With this agreement, Tech Data and Dell will establish a Center of Excellence for Dell to showcase use cases and product …

Canalys research shows PC shipments (excluding tablets) to the United States grew 7% year-on-year to 17.9 million units in Q3 2024. Notebooks drove this growth, with shipments up 9% annually. Looking ahead, the US PC market recovery is expected to continue, but at a slower rate than previously anticipated, due to weaker momentum in the Windows refresh cycle and headwinds related to …

CoroverAI, a leading conversational AI platform, has announced a strategic partnership with Persistent Systems, a global digital engineering firm, to deliver next-generation AI-powered conversational solutions. This collaboration aims to enhance customer engagement by integrating CoroverAI’s advanced conversational AI capabilities with Persistent Systems’ digital engineering expertise. The partnership will focus on developing and deploying generative AI (GenAI) solutions that provide more …

NetApp, the intelligent data infrastructure company, today announced the appointment of Hitesh Joshi as Director for Channels and Alliances for India and SAARC. Hitesh brings a wealth of expertise in hybrid cloud solutions, intelligent data management, and data center technologies and will play a crucial role in strengthening NetApp India’s channel ecosystem and driving partner growth across the region. With …