Washington, March 27 (IANS) The Pentagon is pushing to overhaul its information technology systems. Officials say outdated networks and cyber risks could hurt military readiness.Defence Chief Information Officer Kirsten Davies outlined the plan at a House hearing. She said the department is driving a “bold transformation” to turn technology into a “decisive warfighting advantage.”“Our focus is to enable data supremacy and decision superiority,” she said.Lawmakers said strong networks…
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Bengaluru, March 6 (IANS) The Karnataka Budget 2026–27 has placed Artificial Intelligence (AI) at the centre of the State’s strategy for technological advancement, inclusive growth and improved governance, with a range of initiatives aimed at integrating AI across agriculture, education, public services and skill development, Chief Minister Siddaramaiah said this on Friday while presenting the budget.While presenting the Budget, CM Siddaramaiah highlighted Karnataka’s growing prominence in…
New Delhi, Feb 23 (IANS) Corporate India is expected to roll out an average salary increase of 9.1 per cent in 2026, with Global Capability Centres (GCCs) leading the growth in pay, a new report said on Monday.GCCs are expected to offer the highest increments at 10.4 per cent, driven by strong global demand for digital and technology capabilities, according to the latest Future of Pay report by EY India.The financial services sector is likely to see salary hikes of around 10 per cent, followed b…
New Delhi, Feb 18 (IANS) Around 73 per cent of employers intend to hire freshers during January–June 2026, marking a rise of 3 per cent from the previous half‑year, with a shift toward selection frameworks that prioritise demonstrable skills, a report said on Wednesday.The report from TeamLease EdTech said retail led sectoral intent at 91 per cent, e‑commerce and technology start‑ups at 90 per cent and manufacturing at 85 per cent.The report highlighted the most in-demand roles in retail…
New Delhi, Feb 14 (IANS) Artificial intelligence (AI) is unlikely to replace IT services companies anytime soon, according to a new report by JP Morgan’s Asia Pacific Equity Research team. Instead of shrinking the industry, AI is expected to become another tool that helps companies deliver more work within the same budgets.In a note titled “India IT Services: Looking through the AI fog 2 — Discounted for extinction? Div/FCF yields at crisis levels,” JP Morgan said fears that AI could wipe…
Chennai, Jan 22 (IANS) Actor Prasanna, who is known for his outstanding performances in a number of Tamil films, is now looking to realise two of his long pending dreams– that of becoming a commercial pilot and an AI expert, thanks to the inspiration he received from actor Ajith Kumar. In an exclusive interview to IANS, Prasanna, who acted with Ajith Kumar in ‘Good, Bad, Ugly’ said, “This year is going to be very different for me. I have dug out two of the wishes that have been on my bucket lis…
New Delhi, Jan 3 (IANS) India’s digital journey reached a major turning point in 2025 as some of the world’s biggest technology companies announced massive investments in the country’s artificial intelligence and data centre ecosystem.Firms such as Microsoft, Amazon, Google and Meta are together committing at least $67.5 billion — highlighting India’s growing importance in the global digital economy.These investments signal that India is no longer seen only as a large market for users. …
Gandhinagar, Jan 1 (IANS) In a proactive move to safeguard the State’s energy infrastructure from potential cyber attacks, the Gujarat government has constituted a Core Committee and a Task Force under the guidance of Chief Minister Bhupendra Patel and the leadership of Energy Minister Rishikesh Patel. The initiative aims to prepare Gujarat’s energy sector against emerging cyber threats arising from the increasing adoption of modern and digital technologies.With smart meters, smart grids, an…