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ABB India has secured a contract to deliver electrification and automation systems for ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India’s (AM/NS India) advanced steel cold rolling mill (CRM) in Hazira, Gujarat. The appointment was made through John Cockerill India Limited (JCIL), the original equipment manufacturer (OEM) for the project, at AM/NS India’s flagship manufacturing plant. AM/NS India, a joint venture between steel giants …

Fortinet has released its global 2023 State of Zero Trust report, shedding light on the progress and challenges faced by organizations in implementing zero-trust security measures. The report highlights the efforts made by IT teams to secure remote workers in response to the pandemic and addresses the ongoing obstacles in securing a hybrid workforce. According to the report, organizations of …

NetApp, a leading provider of secure data storage solutions, announced today the introduction of new capabilities in NetApp BlueXP, further solidifying its position as the preferred option for secure data storage. In the current technology landscape, data has never been more valuable or more vulnerable. It drives operations, fosters innovation, and delivers exceptional customer experiences. Therefore, the impact of cyber …

More than two-thirds (68%) of ransomware attacks resulted in successful data encryption, marking the highest encryption rate in the sector over the past three years, according to the latest survey report from Sophos. Despite the alarming encryption rate, the report also revealed a positive trend in the sector’s use of backups for data recovery. This year, 73% of surveyed manufacturing …

Microsoft India has undergone a significant reshuffling of its top executives, with several key individuals receiving promotions. Irina Ghose, previously the Chief Operating Officer (COO), has been promoted to the position of Managing Director for India. The current Managing Director, Sashi Sreedharan, has been given a larger role within the organization. Additionally, Navtez Bal, former Executive Director of the public …

Verint, the Customer Engagement Company, has launched Verint Enterprise Experience Management (XM), a solution that provides powerful capabilities for delivering experience insights across a brand’s customer touchpoints. As consumer behavior evolves, access to data becomes increasingly important for enterprise customer experience (CX) leaders to understand what consumers want and how they feel in real-time. However, the volume of data can …

Plotch.ai, a leading technology enabler of ONDC, has partnered with Google Cloud to introduce an ONDC-in-a-Box solution. This collaboration aims to facilitate the faster adoption of ONDC technology by enterprises in a seamless manner. ONDC is an initiative by the Indian government to boost e-commerce penetration in India. By 2030, digital consumption is anticipated to grow five-fold, reaching $340 billion, …

Oracle has announced the addition of generative AI-powered capabilities to Oracle Fusion Cloud Human Capital Management (HCM). These new capabilities, supported by Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) generative AI service, are integrated into existing HR processes to enhance productivity, improve the candidate and employee experience, and streamline HR operations. Generative AI enables employees to summarize, author, and recommend content, reducing friction …

A recent report released by Unisys sheds light on the role of IT, cloud, and AI in business transformation, revealing that companies are determined to prioritize digital investments despite economic downturns. The study highlights the importance of digital capabilities in driving growth and managing costs simultaneously, while also uncovering challenges that hinder companies from fully realizing their digital potential. Key …

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS), one of India’s leading IT service providers, has secured a major contract to operate and maintain the government procurement platform, GeM. The announcement was made by Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal, who emphasized the significance of GeM as India’s largest software exporter.Launched in 2016, GeM is a revolutionary platform that enables all central government ministries …