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The Briefing
Quick reads covering the latest enterprise technology, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, channel and industry developments.
Movers & Shakers
Autodesk elevates Nikhil Bagalkotkar to spearhead its Architecture Engineering and Construction business
Autodesk has announced the elevation of Nikhil Bagalkotkar as the Head – Architecture, Engineering and Construction (AEC), India and SAARC with immediate effect. In this role…
2026-08-12 17:31:25
Breaking News
PayU launches India’s first RBI-compliant accessible payments checkout for visually impaired users
The new payment solution introduces screen-reader support, adaptive interfaces and visual accessibility features, enabling users with blindness, low vision and other accessibility…
2026-08-12 17:22:18
Breaking News
RBI Urges Banks to Shape AI
The Reserve Bank of India has urged Indian banks to take greater control of their artificial intelligence journey, warning that institutions must shape how AI transforms banking ra…
2026-08-12 17:18:28
Cloud Computing
HCLTech recognized as a Leader in the 2026 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Optimization and Transformation Services
HCLTech , a leading global technology company, has been recognized as a Leader in the Gartner Magic Quadrant for Public Cloud Optimization and Transformation Services (PCOTS) 2026.…
2026-08-12 16:54:02
Cyber Crime
Largest-Ever AI Supply Chain Attack Exposes 2,500+ Companies via LiteLLM Breach
In March 2026, threat actor group TeamPCP orchestrated what is believed to be the largest supply chain attack targeting AI infrastructure to date, compromising LiteLLM — a wi…
2026-08-12 16:44:08
Security
SonicWall expands MSP portfolio with simplified endpoint protection
Delivers enterprise endpoint detection and response (EDR) with optional fully managed MDR, at a price accessible to small- and medium-sized businesses SonicWall has announced the l…
2026-08-12 16:40:29
Data Center
Everpure lands new design win with second top-five hyperscaler
Agreement validates Everpure’s technology advantage for hyperscale workloads Everpure, the company revolutionizing storage and data management, has announced a design win and…
2026-08-12 15:55:51
Movers & Shakers
Siemens Appoints Rainer Brehm as President of Automation
Siemens is strengthening its automation business to help industrial customers build more flexible, productive and resilient production systems. As part of its ONE Tech Company stra…
2026-08-12 15:47:54
Technomania
Hisense launches UR8S RGB MiniLED TV series in India
Hisense’s latest premium television range combines RGB MiniLED technology, AI-driven picture optimisation, 3,500-nit peak brightness and a 180Hz refresh rate, targeting consu…
2026-08-12 15:47:44
Game
Stupa Sports broadens global footprint with multi-year Pickleball England partnership
Stupa Sports debuts in the UK markets with its AI-powered Video Assistant Referee (VAR) for Pickleball, among other solutions Stupa Sports, the leading global AI-powered sports tec…
2026-08-12 15:36:03
CSR Initiatives
Honeywell Technologies to skill 3 lakh students across India in AI, cybersecurity & sustainability by 2030
Advancing the STEM ecosystem across India with strategic partners including IIT Bombay, BharatCares, Ladli Foundation, and FSID–IISc Honeywell Technologies has announced a ma…
2026-08-12 15:29:02
New Arrival
Acer unveils Swift Pro laptop with AI capabilities in India, starting at Rs 79,999
Designed for professionals, creators and entrepreneurs, the new laptop combines Intel Core Ultra processors, Intel Arc Graphics, up to 32GB memory, a lightweight 1.2kg metal chassi…
2026-08-12 15:25:37
Breaking News
YouTube raises monetisation thresholds for new creators
YouTube is tightening access to its main creator monetisation programme from 2027, requiring newcomers to generate substantially more watch time or Shorts views, while introducing…
2026-08-12 15:22:24
New Arrival
Acer launches Aspire Pro AI laptop with Intel Core Ultra 5 at Rs 69,999
Targeted at professionals, students and everyday users, the new Aspire Pro combines Intel Core Ultra processing, AI-enabled Windows 11 features, a lightweight design and expandable…
2026-08-12 15:22:18
Investments
Coforge launches Private Equity business unit
Coforge has announced the launch of a new business unit focused on the Private Equity (PE) sector. Drawing on Coforge management’s exceptional record of turning around busine…
2026-08-12 15:06:29
Breaking News
AI robot ‘DSC Arjun’ deployed at Bhubaneswar Railway Station for security
Built with indigenous technology at an estimated cost of Rs 40 lakh, the AI-enabled robot combines continuous surveillance, multilingual announcements and real-time alerts to suppo…
2026-08-12 14:52:40
Breaking News
TCS and Google Cloud launch Gemini Experience Center in Mexico
Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) and Google Cloud have set up a new Gemini Experience Center (GEC) in Mexico City, TCS’ second in Latin America and the ninth worldwide. Locate…
2026-08-12 14:46:39
MagazineCoverage
Worldwide AI-Optimized IaaS Spending to Nearly Double in 2026, Gartner Says
Gartner forecasts the market will reach $42 billion in 2026 and $66 billion in 2027, as inference workloads overtake training as the dominant driver of enterprise AI infrastructure…
2026-08-12 14:38:19
Movers & Shakers
Quick Heal Technologies ropes in Rajiv Sreekantan to lead enterprise growth
Quick Heal Technologies has announced the appointment of Rajiv Sreekantan as Senior Vice President – Enterprise Sales . He will lead Sales teams worldwide driving the company…
2026-08-12 14:32:58
Investments
Tech Mahindra announces sonic identity, marks the next phase of its brand transformation
Tech Mahindra has announced the launch of its sonic identity, marking the next milestone in the company’s brand transformation journey. The sonic identity complements Tech Ma…
2026-08-12 14:32:53
Breaking News
Google tests new Search homepage with AI shortcuts
The experimental interface highlights Google’s broader strategy to make generative AI a natural starting point for everyday tasks, while retaining conventional web search and…
2026-08-12 14:22:47
Channel Buzz
ViewSonic Names Actis Technologies as Value Added National Distributor for ViewBoard Interactive Displays
ViewSonic announced the appointment of Actis Technologies as its Value Added National Distributor for ViewBoard interactive displays (Interactive Flat Panels, IFPs) in India. The s…
2026-08-12 14:19:41