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Pandemic ushers in the next big wave of IT outsourcing
Desperate to both service proactive customers who are at stuck home and attract new ones, IT services companies have finally embraced the world of digital solutions.
Can Thierry Delaporte revive Wipro?
Delaporte's decision to simplify the company's organisational structure is a smart move, but ultimately what will matter is execution.
Will Biden save the H-1B?
All signs point to the visa being salvaged, but the reality is more nuanced than that.
Reliance Jio chairman announces plans for 5G rollout in latter half of 2021
Rollout planned despite India not yet choosing a date for its 5G spectrum auction.
Indian digital pay arena gets more convoluted with opaque 30% cap on transactions
The firms that will get hit are market leaders Google Pay, Walmart's PhonePe, and new entrant and potential goliath, WhatsApp Pay. The ones that stand to gain? Paytm and Reliance Jio.
China lashes out at India app block, UK 5G ban
Government officials express "serious" and "significant" concerns over India's move to block another 43 mobile apps developed by Chinese tech vendors as well as the UK's new security law that threatens heavy fines for local telcos that use Huawei's 5G equipment.
India blocks another 43 Chinese mobile apps, including AliExpress and TaoBao Live
Bringing the total number of banned Chinese mobiles apps since June to 220.
New streaming and digital media rules by Indian government rattles industry
The seemingly innocuous 'rule' concerning digital media portends more troubling changes to come, say industry watchers, and will throttle creativity, and most importantly, muzzle the few, bold online news sites that dare to critique the government.
Amazon's $2.8bn plan: India gets its second AWS cloud computing region
Amazon is to open its second India AWS region in Hyderabad, already home to Amazon's only campus outside the US.
Jio boasts it is only non-China telco with over 400 million customers
Even in the midst of a pandemic and its recession thereafter, Jio continues to report eye-watering growth.
Infosys meets UN pledge to be carbon neutral by 2020
It has also acquired consultancy firm Blue Acorn iCi.
Will Google destroy Indian entrepreneurship? Many tech startups think so
The 30% fee applied to in-app purchases as well as a virtual monopoly in many significant verticals by Google has incensed Indian entrepreneurs.
Facebook's alleged indifference of Indian hate speech linked to policy chief's political bias
Facebook's inaction over hate speech videos that led to the Delhi riots has attracted widespread condemnation.
Airtel extends deals with Ericsson for 5G in India and 4G in Kenya
Deal in India will see Ericsson supply its radio access network (RAN) to Bharti Airtel, while Kenya will get Ericsson RAN and packet core.
Trump administration's H-1B visa crackdown: Expect big hike in foreign worker wage costs
Ahead of the US election, the Trump administration wants new rules to raise the cost of foreign workers on H-1B visas.
H-1B visas and US Presidential Candidates: A primer
The closer we get to an election, the more heated the debates are on immigration, specifically surrounding H-1B 'skilled worker' visas, of which India is a major beneficiary. Here's a look at the positions of the leading presidential candidates from both parties, some of which may surprise you.
Best three budget smartphones in India
Last year brought with it a revolution of smartphones in India, none more so than those in the budget category. Here are the three best models currently on the market.
India's best budget smartphones
The Android wars have just begun, and Google's new Android Ones will soon go head-to-head against the dominant models in the marketplace. Which means it's a great time to see what devices are the best of the budget breed in India currently, and what the new Ones will have to do to wrest customers away from them.
The tech world's other Nadellas
Satya Nadella has hogged the limelight for being chosen as Microsoft's new CEO, but there are a few other Indian-origin heads of companies out there who also deserve a mention for their remarkable success
VMware India gears up for bigger global role
Its Indian R&D center is playing an increasingly important role in the company's software development and IP creation, and the company has invested more to maximize its potential.
Infosys touts resort-like campus to attract talent
The Indian outsourcing giant's campus in Mysore, India, features facilities such as a cinema multiplex, bowling alley, rock climbing walls, a running track and gymnasiums.
In India, there's a tablet for everyone
The interest in tablet PCs has gripped the price conscious Indian market with manufacturers leveraging personalities to sell cost-efficient, under powered and crappy tablets.
Gallery: $2,000 Tata Nano to go on sale
India's Tata Motors reveals plans to take orders for the ultra-cheap Tata Nano, "the People's Car," and will begin delivery in July.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: Low-cost PCs around the world
Companies from AMD to India's PicoPeta Simputers are offering computers meant for rock-bottom budgets.
Photos: India's changing landscape
Building on its success in outsourcing, India is ready to become the next technology powerhouse in Asia.
Reliance Jio plans to roll out 5G in latter half of 2021
Despite India not yet choosing a date for its 5G spectrum auction.
India has blocked 220 Chinese mobile apps since gruesome border clash
The most recent round of bans saw 43 Chinese mobile apps removed, including AliExpress and TaoBao Live
World's largest free trade agreement signed by 15 Asia-Pacific countries
The agreement will cover 30% of the world's GDP and population to surpass the Trans-Pacific Partnership in scale.
Ericsson gets the nod from Airtel in India and Kenya
Deal in India will see Ericsson supply its radio access network (RAN) to Bharti Airtel for 5G, while Kenya will get Ericsson RAN and packet core for 4G.
India blocks 118 apps including Baidu, AliPay, PUBG, WeChat Work
Apps, mostly linked to China, accused of sending data outside of India and undermining its sovereignty.
NEC to use blockchain to match Indian IT talent with Japanese firms
The company believes blockchain is the best approach to counter the Japanese IT skills shortage.
Flipkart acquires Walmart India to launch wholesale digital marketplace
It will serve independent retailers and small businesses.
Jio Platforms throws its hat into video conferencing ring with JioMeet
The video conferencing platform can support calls that have up to 100 participants.
Reliance Jio receives ₹6,600 crore investment from General Atlantic
With a 1.34% equity stake in Jio Platforms, General Atlantic said it wants to accelerate the Indian economy and drive digital connectivity.
India orders mandatory use of COVID-19 contact tracing app for all workers
The heads of organisations will be responsible for ensuring that employees install the app.
India's highest court overturns cryptocurrency trading ban
Court ruled that cryptocurrency exchanges have not adversely impacted the nation's economy.
Western Union and Bharti Airtel to bring real-time payments to India and Africa
Airtel Payments Bank customers can soon direct Western Union money transfers into their bank accounts in real-time.
Uber sells Indian food delivery arm to Zomato
In exchange for a near 10% stake in Zomato.
Huawei and Airtel use 1Gbps microwave MIMO backhaul for 5G
Adding carrier aggregation will see links hit 2Gbps across two lots of 28MHz spectrum.
Google expands Wi-Fi and adds toll-free Google Assistant line in India
Announcements from Google event in India include giving villages in India access to Wi-Fi connectivity for the first time and a chance to call Google Assistant on a toll-free number.
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