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HCLTech signs $1.14 Bn AI-led digital transformation deal
Noida-based HCLTech on Friday said it signed a significant strategic partnership with a Europe headquartered Fortune Global 50 Firm to establish an AI -driven operating model, at an estimated vale of $1.14 billion. The partnership would help both…
DVT Insights Webinar to feature Databricks EMEA CTO on the future of AI-driven organisations
Webinar: The role of AI in changing company structures and dynamic. Artificial intelligence is entering a new phase. No longer confined to improving productivity through chatbots and automation tools, AI is increasingly being embedded into…
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AdGlobal360 acquires a majority stake in Auburn Digital Solutions
AdGlobal360 (AGL), the India subsidiary of Japan-headquartered Hakuhodo Inc., has acquired a majority stake in Mumbai-based independent digital agency Auburn Digital Solutions. The acquisition is aimed at strengthening the Hakuhodo Group's…
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Aditya Gupta steps down from Patanjali Foods
Aditya Gupta has stepped down from his role as general manager – media, branding & communications at Patanjali Foods. During his tenure, Gupta led media, branding, marketing and corporate communications across multiple businesses within the…
Spain's SETT, South Africa's KAG Launch $28.5 Million Audiovisual Venture
Spanish state investment vehicle SETT and South Africa's Known Associates Group are teaming on a major audiovisual venture in Spain, encompassing a Madrid-based production company and post-production studios in the Canary Islands and Basque…
SA eyes AI-driven healthcare transformation
President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered a keynote address at the Google Cloud The South African government is positioning artificial intelligence (AI) as a key tool to expedite the country's healthcare system. This, as it accelerates broader digital…
Kookmin University professor wins top prize at design exhibition
A Kookmin University professor won the top prize at the 2026 KSDS International Spring Invitational Exhibition held last month by the Korean Society of Design Science. The university said Thursday that Kim Youn-hee, a professor in the College of…
Schneider Electric To Acquire Cognite For Its' Cutting-Edge Technology
Knowledge Graphs are Key to Agentic AI On June 30, Schneider Electric, a global leader in energy management and automation, announced that it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire Cognite. Cognite provides an Agentic AI Data Platform…
'The Mission to Extraordinary' marks the launch of SLIM DIGIS 2.6
The Sri Lanka Institute of Marketing (SLIM) has announced the launch of SLIM DIGIS 2.6, Sri Lanka's premier digital marketing awards platform, under the theme ‘The Mission to Extraordinary'. The theme is inspired by exploration, breakthrough…
South Africa emerges as Google's launchpad for Africa's AI revolution
Google's latest investment drive signals more than an expansion of its African footprint. It reflects a strategic shift in how global technology firms view the continent, with South Africa increasingly positioned as the gateway for Africa's next…
UAE authority foils sophisticated cyberattacks on entities in financial sector
The UAE Government's Cyber Security Council has successfully thwarted sophisticated cyberattacks targeting a number of entities operating in the financial sector, the matter which helped in containing their impact while ensuring the continuity of…
Japan emerges as largest APAC contributor to India's GCC ecosystem: Deloitte
Japanese companies are rapidly expanding their Global Capability Centres (GCCs) in India, making Japan the largest contributor to the country's GCC ecosystem among Asia-Pacific nations, according to a Deloitte India report released on Friday. The…
SASSA vows to improve grant services in the Western Cape as new regional boss takes charge
SASSA announces a series of initiatives to enhance service delivery and reduce waiting times for beneficiaries in the Western Cape. The South African Social Security Agency (SASSA) has announced a series of interventions aimed at easing long…
Powertel and Paratus Zimbabwe switch on new digital highway
Left to right: Shareholder Mutapa Investment Fund, represented by Mr. Tinashe Yafele (Head of Energy and Trading); Powertel Board Chairperson: Mrs. Miriam Chahuruva; Powertel Acting Managing Director: Mr. Willard Nyagwande; Paratus Group CCO: Mr.
Growing demand for hybrid cyber security talent as online fraud escalates
There is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security skills, according to digital tech professionals. Cyber security and digital technology specialists say there is a growing demand for hybrid cyber security talent – people who can connect…
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