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Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has launched its new AI-powered digital platform called Travel Companion, which has been developed with the help of consulting services firm Accenture.

Saudia Airlines launches AI-powered 'Travel Companion' with Accenture – Tech Observer Saudia, the national airline of Saudi Arabia, has launched its new AI-powered digital platform called Travel Companion, which has been developed with the help of consulting services firm Accenture.

Taiwanese firm Synology that specialises in network-attached storage (NAS) appliances solutions launched its latest high-density storage server, the HD6500, capable of accommodating up to 4.8 petabytes.

Synology launches HD6500, aims to boost data security in India – Tech Observer Taiwanese firm Synology that specialises in network-attached storage (NAS) appliances solutions launched its latest high-density storage server, the HD6500, capable of accommodating up to 4.8 petabytes.

By using AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and wearable tech, people can break past old limits, boost their skills, and keep growing and innovating in their workflow automation.

How AI can enhance your workflow automation – Tech Observer By using AI tools like ChatGPT, DALL-E, and wearable tech, people can break past old limits, boost their skills, and keep growing and innovating in their workflow automation.

Smart meters have the potential to revolutionise India's energy sector by enhancing efficiency, promoting sustainability, and reducing costs.

Can smart meters make India energy efficient? – Tech Observer Smart meters have the potential to revolutionise India's energy sector by enhancing efficiency, promoting sustainability, and reducing costs.

Nvidia stock has emerged as a better investment than Bitcoin, demonstrating a significant rise in stock value compared to the digital currency.

Nvidia stock performs better than Bitcoin as investment option: Study – Tech Observer Nvidia stock has emerged as a better investment than Bitcoin, demonstrating a significant rise in stock value compared to the digital currency.

STMicroelectronics has launched the STM32U0 series, a new line of microcontrollers designed to enhance energy efficiency in electronics.

STMicroelectronics launches new microcontrollers to boost energy efficiency – Tech Observer STMicroelectronics has launched the STM32U0 series, a new line of microcontrollers designed to enhance energy efficiency in electronics.

The fund raised will be used for product development efforts and to build engineering team both in Bangalore and the US. The company also plans to increase the headcount of its core engineering team. .ai

PineGap raises $2.5 million to expand engineering team in Bangalore and US – Tech Observer The fund raised will be used for product development efforts and to build engineering team both in Bangalore and the US. The company also plans to increase the headcount of its core engineering team.

In his new role at EDB, Mamgain will be tasked with leading the expansion efforts across India and South Asia, leveraging his extensive experience to drive growth and enhance EDB's market presence.

EDB onboards Ramesh Mamgain as VP to boost India strategy – Tech Observer In his new role at EDB, Mamgain will be tasked with leading the expansion efforts across India and South Asia, leveraging his extensive experience to drive growth and enhance EDB's market presence.

Given the mandate to deliver within a defined timeframe, it is possible to create a self-sustaining pool of 20 million (two crore) women entrepreneurs 'Lakhpati Didi'. This will be a revolution and definitely improve India's ranking in women's employment and empowerment (gender equality) beside a societal transformation at the grassroots level.

How can India transform two crore women into 'Lakhpati Didi' – Tech Observer Given the mandate to deliver within a defined timeframe, it is possible to create a self-sustaining pool of 20 million (two crore) women entrepreneurs 'Lakhpati Didi'. This will be a revolution and definitely improve India's ranking in women's employment and empowerment (gender equality) beside a so...

Startup Odisha supported drone technology company IG Drones said that it has been awarded a contract for pipeline inspection at the NTPC Darlipali Thermal Power Station in Odisha.

IG Drones wins major NTPC pipeline inspection contract – Tech Observer Startup Odisha supported drone technology company IG Drones said that it has been awarded a contract for pipeline inspection at the NTPC Darlipali Thermal Power Station in Odisha.

Alongside this partnership, PDRL has launched a certification program for its AeroMegh platform, designed to elevate the expertise of professionals in the drone industry

PDRL, Pavaman Aviation join hands to pep-up drone pilot training and certification – Tech Observer Alongside this partnership, PDRL has launched a certification program for its AeroMegh platform, designed to elevate the expertise of professionals in the drone industry

The newly acquired funds will be used for global expansion, with plans to quadruple the business size within the next year, said Vodex.

Vodex raises $2 million in seed funding from Unicorn India Ventures and Pentathlon Ventures – Tech Observer The newly acquired funds will be used for global expansion, with plans to quadruple the business size within the next year, said Vodex.

Prashant Momaya, who comes from the data visualisation company Tableau, now owned by Salesforce, will spearhead UiPath's sales engineering initiatives, enhance customer success, and play a leadership role in guiding the company's strategic direction in artificial intelligence-led automation.

UiPath ropes in Prashant Momaya to lead sales engineering in India – Tech Observer Prashant Momaya, who comes from the data visualisation company Tableau, now owned by Salesforce, will spearhead UiPath's sales engineering initiatives, enhance customer success, and play a leadership role in guiding the company's strategic direction in artificial intelligence-led automation.

The far-reaching influence AI has on information processing, national security, military operations, the economy, and strategic decision-making is set to reshape the geopolitical landscape and redefine the power dynamics between nations.

How AI power struggle opens up new frontier in global geopolitics – Tech Observer The far-reaching influence AI has on information processing, national security, military operations, the economy, and strategic decision-making is set to reshape the geopolitical landscape and redefine the power dynamics between nations.

As cyber threats become more complex and scaled, AI's role in bolstering defences will grow, ensuring a safer digital future for both organisations and individuals.

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BMC's strategy centers on deploying comprehensive ESM systems for real-time insights, automated incident management, and potentially reduced manpower requirements.

BMC Software sees 105% growth in India, eyes bigger pie of ESM, AIOps market – Tech Observer BMC's strategy centers on deploying comprehensive ESM systems for real-time insights, automated incident management, and potentially reduced manpower requirements.

The partnership focuses on the inclusion of NVIDIA's latest generative AI and Omniverse technologies into Microsoft's Azure, Azure AI services, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365 offerings.

Microsoft, NVIDIA to enhance enterprise AI with key integrations across Azure – Tech Observer The partnership focuses on the inclusion of NVIDIA's latest generative AI and Omniverse technologies into Microsoft's Azure, Azure AI services, Microsoft Fabric, and Microsoft 365 offerings.

With the aim to identify training needs, workshops and promote indigenous talent in research and technology, Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Future Foundation.

Rashtriya Raksha University, India Future Foundation sign MoU to synergise critical national security efforts – Tech Observer With the aim to identify training needs, workshops and promote indigenous talent in research and technology, Gandhinagar-based Rashtriya Raksha University has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with India Future Foundation.

The acquisition, valued at approximately $28 billion, one of the largest in Cisco's history, signifies a strategic move to strengthen its software portfolio amidst the growing interest in artificial intelligence technologies.

Cisco completes acquisition of cybersecurity firm Splunk for $28 billion – Tech Observer The acquisition, valued at approximately $28 billion, one of the largest in Cisco's history, signifies a strategic move to strengthen its software portfolio amidst the growing interest in artificial intelligence technologies.

The “Public Policy for Sustainable Future” session brought together government officials and experts to deliberate on the intersection of policy and technology in driving sustainability.

SIIC IIT Kanpur hosted the annual conference ' 24. Being organised along with the IIT Kanpur annual festival , the 3-day programme showcased an inspiring fusion of minds and ideas working on a sustainable and advanced future.

Being organised along with the IIT Kanpur annual festival Techkriti, the 3-days Abhivyakti' 24 of SIIC showcased an inspiring fusion of minds and ideas working on a sustainable and technologically advanced future. https://techobserver.in/education/abhivyakti-2024-put-spotlight-on-sustainable-future-with-iit-kanpurs-innovations-284267/

Abhivyakti' 24 put spotlight on sustainable future with IIT Kanpur's innovations – Tech Observer Being organised along with the IIT Kanpur annual festival Techkriti, the 3-days Abhivyakti' 24 of SIIC showcased an inspiring fusion of minds and ideas working on a sustainable and technologically advanced future.

"Greater gender equality in leadership demands dismantling of systemic barriers, fostering mentorship programs and promoting workplace flexibility," said Aayushi Kishore, co-founder, Fireboltt. https://techobserver.in/news/interviews/greater-gender-equality-in-leadership-demands-dismantling-of-systemic-barriers-fireboltt-co-founder-aayushi-kishore-284262/

Greater gender equality in leadership demands dismantling of systemic barriers: Fireboltt co-founder Aayushi Kishore – Tech Observer "Greater gender equality in leadership demands dismantling of systemic barriers, fostering mentorship programs and promoting workplace flexibility," said Aayushi Kishore, co-founder, Fireboltt.

“Some people might consider gender bias insignificant. However, it is a reality that many women are excluded based on gender. We should aim for a more balanced representation at all levels, from junior developers to CEOs," said Mivi co-founder Midhula Devabhaktuni. https://techobserver.in/news/interviews/gender-bias-in-hiring-is-a-reality-midhula-devabhaktuni-mivi-284248/

Gender bias in hiring is a reality: Midhula Devabhaktuni, Mivi – Tech Observer “Some people might consider gender bias insignificant. However, it is a reality that many women are excluded based on gender. We should aim for a more balanced representation at all levels, from junior developers to CEOs," said Mivi co-founder Midhula Devabhaktuni.

As part of the partnership, now Oracle Database@Azure are being extended to five additional regions, increasing the total number of planned multicloud availability regions to 15 worldwide. https://techobserver.in/news/enterprise-it/oracle-databaseazure-expands-to-15-global-regions-284241/

Oracle Database@Azure expands to 15 global regions – Tech Observer As part of the partnership, now Oracle Database@Azure are being extended to five additional regions, increasing the total number of planned multicloud availability regions to 15 worldwide.

The network virtualization landscape of today is characterised by a convergence of advanced technologies such as AI, edge computing, multi-cloud strategies, 5G and a focus on sustainability and user experience. https://techobserver.in/news/opinion/ai-elevates-network-virtualization-and-sdn-framework-284205/

AI elevates network virtualization and SDN framework – Tech Observer The network virtualization landscape of today is characterised by a convergence of advanced technologies such as AI, edge computing, multi-cloud strategies, 5G and a focus on sustainability and user experience.

“Challenges associated with gender equity and inclusion are reflective of broader societal issues. Overcoming these hurdles needed assertiveness and fostering open dialogue to address biases and misconceptions,” said Pratiti Bhaumik, Senior Vice President, HR Corporate, Virtusa. https://techobserver.in/news/interviews/assertiveness-and-open-dialogue-are-key-to-overcoming-dei-challenges-pratiti-bhaumik-virtusa-284149/

Assertiveness and open dialogue are key to overcoming DEI challenges: Pratiti Bhaumik, Virtusa – Tech Observer “Challenges associated with gender equity and inclusion are reflective of broader societal issues. Overcoming these hurdles needed assertiveness and fostering open dialogue to address biases and misconceptions,” said Pratiti Bhaumik, Senior Vice President, HR Corporate, Virtusa.

The commitment to DEI principles has positively influenced employee retention, emphasising the organisation's dedication to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, said Mahi Rath, HR Director at AHEAD India. https://techobserver.in/news/interviews/dei-commitment-multiplies-positive-impact-on-employee-retention-ahead-hr-director-mahi-rath-284143/

DEI commitment multiplies positive impact on employee retention: Mahi Rath, AHEAD – Tech Observer The commitment to DEI principles has positively influenced employee retention, emphasising the organisation's dedication to fostering an environment where every individual feels valued and respected, said Mahi Rath, HR Director at AHEAD India.

The new 12,000-square-foot facility represents a continuation and enhancement of Techwave's operations that began in Houston in 2015, said a statement. https://techobserver.in/news/business/techwave-sets-up-new-headquarters-in-houston-284120/

Techwave sets up new headquarters in Houston – Tech Observer The new 12,000-square-foot facility represents a continuation and enhancement of Techwave's operations that began in Houston in 2015, said a statement.

The organiser acknowledge Dr. Omkar Rai's decades-long commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the technology sector and, more recently, his efforts to foster an inclusive startup ecosystem in Odisha. https://techobserver.in/news/egov/startup-odisha-chief-dr-omkar-rai-receives-state-business-leadership-award-2024-284108/

Startup Odisha chief Dr. Omkar Rai receives 'State Business Leadership Award 2024' – Tech Observer The organiser acknowledge Dr. Omkar Rai's decades-long commitment to promoting inclusive and sustainable growth in the technology sector and, more recently, his efforts to foster an inclusive startup ecosystem in Odisha.