May 9 (BNP): The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to modernise coal operations and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The agreement was formalised by Keshav Rao, Director (HR), MCL, and Prof. Mahadeo Jaiswal, Director, IIM Sambalpur, in the presence of senior officials…
KPIT Co-Founder Ravi Pandit Dies at 71
May 8 (BNP): KPIT Technologies has announced the passing of its Co-Founder and Chairman, Dr. S.B. (Ravi) Pandit, who died in Pune on Friday at the age of 71, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Dr. Pandit was a key architect in building KPIT Technologies into a global mobility-focused technology firm. Under his leadership, the company grew its international presence across 15 countries…
10ZiG and Parallels Deepen Technology Partnership to Advance Flexible and Secure Digital Workspaces
Alliance extended to combine Parallels RAS and 10ZiG innovations to simplify virtual app and desktop delivery across hybrid environments PHOENIX and AUSTIN, Texas – May 8, 2026 – 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, and web application environments, and Parallels, a global leader in virtualization and end-user computing (EUC) solutions, today announced an expanded partnership…
WhatsApp Introduces AI-Powered Business Support Tool for SMEs in India
WhatsApp Launches “Business AI” in India to Help SMEs Automate Customer Support and Boost Digital Sales New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature “Business AI” in India, aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer interactions more efficiently through the WhatsApp Business app. The feature is designed to enable eligible businesses to provide 24/7…
AI and Data Modernisation Fuel India’s Tech Spending Boom, Transform Enterprise Digital Growth
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s technology spending is witnessing a strong upswing, driven primarily by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data modernisation across industries, according to a recent industry report. The report notes that enterprises are increasingly prioritising investments in AI-powered tools, cloud infrastructure, and advanced data systems as they shift away from legacy IT setups toward more agile, scalable digital…
Data Centres and Green Hydrogen to Drive Next Phase of Solar Demand Growth from FY29, ValueQuest
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s solar energy sector is poised for a strong structural expansion from FY29, supported by rising electricity demand from data centres and the emerging green hydrogen industry, according to an analysis by ValueQuest. The report estimates that these two high-growth sectors could together add around 15–20 gigawatts (GW) of incremental solar power demand over the medium term, signalling a meaningful…
Urban VPN Launches Urban LinkX & Protocol Control: New In-House WireGuard-Based Protocol with User-Selectable Switching
Urban LinkX delivers up to 5x faster connections in lab tests, with 2x to 4x faster speeds in real-world testing. Protocol Control lets users select their VPN protocol directly from the app. DELAWARE, USA, May 7: Urban VPN, one of the largest free VPN services globally, today launches Urban LinkX & Protocol Control. Urban LinkX is an in-house developed VPN protocol built on a WireGuard…
Goa to Blend Tourism and Innovation with ‘Shackathon’ to Build Coastal Startup Ecosystem
Panaji, May 7 (BNP): Goa is set to host a unique two-day “Shackathon” from May 21, an initiative designed to merge tourism with technology and position the state as a hub for remote work, startups, and coastal innovation. The programme, organised by the Department of Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Goa, will transform beach shacks into temporary innovation spaces where entrepreneurs, students, designers, and remote professionals…
Pit Launches with $16 Million Led by Andreessen Horowitz to Bring AI-Native Software to Enterprise Operations
Founded by the team behind Voi and Klarna, Pit acts as an AI product team as a service — learning how companies work and building the systems that run their operations. STOCKHOLM, SWEDEN – May 07; Pit, an AI-native platform that replaces the patchwork of spreadsheets, inboxes, and rigid SaaS tools that run enterprise operations today, announced its public launch alongside $16 million in funding…
AAEON Launches NIKY-2215-NX, a 21.5” AI Panel PC Powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX
Designed for AI-driven industrial monitoring applications, AAEON’s new NIKY-2215-NX pairs a strong AI engine with a 21.5” TFT-LCD touchscreen, all in one robust platform. (Taipei, Taiwan – May 7, 2026) AAEON (Stock Code: 6579), a leader in industrial PC solutions, today announced the release of the second addition to its AI Panel PC series, the NIKY-2215-NX. AAEON first introduced its AI Panel PC product line…