Information technology

India’s Data Center Arms Race: The Battle for Power, Cooling, and AI Real Estate

By Cygnus | 22 Jan 2026

India’s data centre boom is turning into an AI arms race where power contracts, liquid cooling and fast commissioning decide the winners across Mumbai, Chennai and Hyderabad.

Italy Probes Microsoft Unit Over ‘Aggressive’ In-Game Sales in Call of Duty, Diablo

By Axel Miller | 16 Jan 2026

Italy’s AGCM has opened two investigations into Microsoft’s Activision Blizzard over alleged “aggressive” in-game sales tactics in mobile titles.

India’s Smartphone Security Push: Privacy and Proprietary Tensions Rise as ITSAR Draft Faces Industry Pushback

By Axel Miller | 14 Jan 2026

India’s draft smartphone security framework (ITSAR) is facing pushback from global phone makers over proposals like year-long log retention and software update controls, raising privacy and compliance concerns.

Record $257.8 Billion: 2025 Holiday Online Spending Hits New High Amid AI and BNPL Surge

By Cygnus | 07 Jan 2026

Adobe Analytics reveals a record $257.8B in 2025 holiday spending. Discover how AI assistants and BNPL services saved the season despite economic headwinds.

Lenovo targets doubling India business in three years; bets on AI and Motorola growth

By Axel Miller | 07 Jan 2026

Lenovo aims to double its India business in 3 years; focuses on Motorola growth, AI-optimized servers, and the new Qira Personal AI system launched at CES 2026.

Noida International Airport taps Tech Mahindra to run critical network & cybersecurity operations

By Cygnus | 23 Dec 2025

Noida International Airport taps Tech Mahindra for 24/7 NOC-SOC operations. Commercial flights set for Feb 2026 as Jewar hub secures its digital backbone.

Google to Retire ‘Dark Web Report’ Tool in Early 2026, Citing Lack of Actionable Value

By Axel Miller | 16 Dec 2025

Google to shut down its free Dark Web Report tool in Feb 2026, shifting focus to actionable security features like Passkeys and privacy controls.

TotalEnergies Inks 21-Year Deal to Power Google’s Data Centers in Malaysia

By Cygnus | 16 Dec 2025

TotalEnergies signs 21-year renewable power deal with Google for Malaysia data centers, sourcing 1 TWh of energy total from a new solar plant to support AI growth.

Microsoft Unveils $17.5 Billion India AI Roadmap and Sovereign Cloud Push

By Axel Miller | 09 Dec 2025

Microsoft unveils a $17.5 billion roadmap for India, featuring a new Hyderabad data center, AI tools for 310 million e-Shram workers, and Sovereign Cloud capabilities.

Amazon and Google Roll Out Joint Multicloud Service to Boost High-Speed Connectivity

By Cygnus | 01 Dec 2025

Amazon and Google have launched a new multicloud networking service designed to provide enterprises with faster, more reliable connections between the two companies’ cloud platforms.

TRAI Cracks Down on Spam: Over 21 Lakh Fraud Numbers Disconnected; New Advisory Issued

By Axel Miller | 24 Nov 2025

India’s telecom regulator has escalated its battle against digital fraud, announcing the disconnection and blacklisting of over 21 lakh mobile numbers

Oracle Projects Cloud Sales of $166 Billion by 2030 Amid Expanding Business

By Axel Miller | 17 Oct 2025

Oracle is forecasting its cloud infrastructure revenue will soar to $166 billion by fiscal 2030, potentially accounting for nearly three-quarters of its total sales.

Microsoft Unveils New Governance Framework to Bolster India’s Critical Infrastructure Partnership

By Axel Miller | 10 Oct 2025

Microsoft has announced a comprehensive set of governance initiatives aimed at strengthening its collaboration with India’s public sector and critical infrastructure industries.

ONDC launches WhatsApp Bot ‘Sahayak’ to provide language support to small sellers

By Unnikrishnan | 23 Jul 2025

The government-promoted Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC), a decentralised digital platform for e-commerce marketplaces, has launched `Sahayak’ a Whatsapp Bot that is available in 5 languages

Intel, HP collaborate to develop AI PC models

By Unnikrishnan | 24 Jun 2025

Intel has collaborated with HP to co-develop necessary software-hardware combination to perform AL jobs on personal computers.

BSNL to deploy another 1 lakh 4G towers; signals quick roll-out of 5G services: report

By Unnikrishnan | 20 Jun 2025

State-owned telecommunication company Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) is reported to be expanding its 4G network coverage by adding another 1 lakh telecom towers.

Tata Sons’ Aarthi Subramanian appointed executive director-president and COO of TCS

15 Apr 2025

Aarthi Subramanian, currently serving as digital head at Tata Sons, will take over as executive director-president and chief operating officer (COO) of Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) next month.

Google lays offs hundreds from Android, Pixel, and Chrome teams

14 Apr 2025

Google is reported have laid off hundreds of employees from its various platforms and divisions, including Android software, Pixel smartphones and Chrome browser, on Thursday.

India has thousands of fake websites churning out millions of counterfeit KYC documents: study

08 Mar 2025

India’s vast cyber network is replete with thousands of fake domains that generate millions of counterfeit Aadhar, PAN cards and birth certificates

STPI opens new incubation centre for AI startups in Kolkata

22 Feb 2025

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) on Thursday opened a new incubation facility at Kolkata’s Salt Lake, to provide support to innovation-led entrepreneurship and facilitate IT exports from the region.

STPI opens new incubation centre for AI startups in Kolkata

22 Feb 2025

Software Technology Parks of India (STPI) on Thursday opened a new incubation facility at Kolkata’s Salt Lake, to provide support to innovation-led entrepreneurship and facilitate IT exports from the region.

Infosys denies forced layoffs at its Mysuru campus

08 Feb 2025

Infosys on Friday said it has terminated over 300 trainees at its Mysuru campus, and not 400 as reported in the media

SC stays GST notices served on gaming companies, defers hearing to 18 March

10 Jan 2025

The Supreme Court on Friday directed a stay on Goods and Services Tax (GST) proceedings against 49 online gaming companies against whom the tax authorities have issued

Govt releases draft rules for digital personal data protection

06 Jan 2025

The centre on Monday released draft Digital Personal Data Protection Rules intended to safeguard citizens’ right to protect their personal data

DST collaborates with AICTE to launch undergraduate courses in quantum studies

29 Dec 2024

The Department of Science and Technology (DST) in collaboration with the All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has introduced undergraduate courses in quantum studies