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Globally, there are 130,000 to 150,000 mid-market companies, and India stands to attract a significant share – estimated at 30,000 to 40,000

L&T Cloudfiniti is specifically build and designed to cater to the high computing requirements of the artificial intelligence (AI) era.

Our data center growth in India, in particular, is propelled by increasing market share among the top three hyperscalers, says Jaya Jagadish, country head and SVP of Silicon Design Engineering, AMD India

Squadstack has raised a total of about USD 25 million in funding from marquee investors like Chiratae Ventures and Bertelsmann India Investments.

In 2025, iQOO plans to expand its market share through new product launches, offline channels, quick commerce, and community building

In this interview, Nithinreddy Burgula discusses how to ensure the seamless operation of databases in mission-critical projects, manage terabytes of confidential data with precision, and highlights the essential role well-coordinated technical teams play in these complex processes.

Generative AI is not without its challenges. As brands embrace hyper-personalization, they must navigate the tightrope of data privacy and security.

The discussion unpacked the current state of AI investing, the risks of overvaluation, and what it will take for AI startups to succeed in a rapidly evolving market.

The data center involving investment of INR 40,000-45,000 crore in FY26-27, supported by internet/data usage and data localisation initiatives.

Whether it's faster networks, smarter devices, or safer digital environments, the advancements unveiled at MWC 2025 are paving the way for a more connected and intelligent world.

A GCC in India can generate 275 million euros in savings over five years, delivering 3-4 times higher ROI compared to an equivalent setup in Germany.

India is the largest talent hub for Tiger Analytics with 4,500 employees out of its total global headcount of 5,500

AI Detector scans text to find patterns linked to AI writing. These tools look at word choice + sentence structure + predictability. If the writing seems too robotic or unnatural - the detector flags it.

Tredence has raised a total of USD 205 million till date – USD 30 million in Series A (2020) followed by USD 175 million in Series B (2022)

AI agents or agentic AI refers to a system or program that is capable of autonomously performing tasks on behalf of a user or another system by designing its workflow and using available tools.

Signalling commitment to future-ready workforces and equipping youth for next-gen innovation, 42 per cent of GCCs are likely to bolster their workforce with a significant 50 per cent surge by 2030

Looking ahead, market volumes in 2025 are expected to grow in single-digit percentage, while value is projected to reach another all-time high

Large deals have fallen out of favour with end clients due to their tendency to create stickiness, inflexibility, and inefficiency.

With the convergence of AI, cloud ecosystems, enhanced connectivity, and ethical data practices, 2025 represents a pivotal year for MSMEs in the digital sector. To remain competitive, MSMEs must embrace these technologies while fostering innovation and strategically aligning their operations with emerging trends.

HP in India is working towards AI PC penetration, upskilling, education use cases and helping small and medium businesses (SMEs)

Reports highlight the severity of cybersecurity risks, citing over 400 million malware incidents in 2023 alone. As MSMEs expand, lightweight defenses become insufficient. Advanced persistent threats (APTs) and sophisticated ransomware attacks demand medium-weight and eventually state-of-the-art measures.

A median user manages 27 bills annually, in addition to spending on lifestyle needs directly from their bank accounts, as per a report by CRED, a technology company.

Over the years, Srinivas Reddy Bandarapu has worked with a diverse range of organizations—from global enterprises to agile startups—to solve complex challenges in distributed computing and AI.

India's data center operational capacity is expected to more than double to 2,000-2,100 MW by FY27 from 950 MW in FY24, involving investment of up to INR 55,000 crore, supported by digital explosion and data localization initiatives, according to ICRA

Companies such as L&T, CDIL, Zoho, are already pioneering innovations in the sector, with focus on automotive, renewable energy and industrial electronics

Leveraging Infosys Topaz and Google Cloud technology, the center of excellence will foster co-innovation to deliver transformative AI-powered solutions.