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Trump celebrates Diwali with Indian-American CEOs, entrepreneurs at Oval Office
During the Diwali celebration at the Oval Office, President Trump lit a diya in the presence of Indian-American guests. Notable attendees included entrepreneurs, CEOs, and India's Ambassador to the US. Celebrants shared their hopes for strengthening the friendship between India and the US. Founded by President George W Bush, the White House's Diwali celebrations have evolved over the years.
Musk and Zuckerberg officially adopt Trump’s “super intelligence” label for AI, other tech chiefs yet to follow
In a significant shift, tech giants Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg have embraced the term 'super intelligence' to describe AI, following a pivotal lunch with Donald Trump that resulted in a new safety standards agreement. Meanwhile, executives from Alphabet, Amazon, and Microsoft still favor the traditional AI nomenclature in their dialogues.
IBM falls as analysts question staying power of software rebound
IBM shares fell 6.5% in premarket trading on Thursday, as analysts said part of the company's third-quarter software rebound was driven by deals delayed from the previous quarter, raising questions about how sustainable the boost would be.
Piyush Goyal woos top US companies for investment
Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal has met various US firms in New York to discuss investment potential. Meetings included representatives from Blackstone, Neuberger Berman, and The Estee Lauder Companies, focusing on manufacturing and beauty markets. Discussions with IBM's CEO involved strengthening collaboration in AI and quantum computing technologies. Goyal also engaged with General Atlantic and AIA Group to explore opportunities in financial services and insurance sectors.
Piyush Goyal takes India investment pitch to AIA, MetLife, IBM and General Atlantic
Commerce Minister Piyush Goyal promoted India as an investment destination during meetings with leading global firms. He highlighted the country's regulatory reforms and demand for services, especially in the insurance sector. Goyal met with executives from AIA Group, MetLife, General Atlantic, and IBM to discuss growth opportunities. He emphasized the importance of India's technology talent pool for future collaborations.
Adobe’s next boss joins a powerful club: Meet the Indian-origin CEOs running the world’s biggest companies
Adobe’s next CEO Anil Chakravarthy is joining a powerful club. From Microsoft and Google to Chanel, FedEx and Micron, Indian-origin executives now run companies spanning technology, banking, luxury, pharmaceuticals and manufacturing. Here are the leaders occupying some of the biggest corner offices in global business.
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After 18 years at helm, Shantanu Narayen passes reins to Anil Chakravarthy
Chakravarthy had been president of Adobe’s customer experience orchestration business and worldwide field operations, having joined the company in January 2020 from global enterprise cloud data management firm Informatica. Meanwhile, Narayen will transition to executive chairperson in December, the company said in a statement.
From IIT Varanasi to Silicon Valley peak: Who is Adobe's newly appointed CEO Anil Chakravarthy?
Adobe has appointed Anil Chakravarthy as its new CEO, succeeding Shantanu Narayen, who will become executive chair after more than 18 years at the helm. Chakravarthy will take over on December 1.
'It’s disrespectful': IBM CEO Arvind Krishna and JPMorgan’s Jamie Dimon disagree on phones in meetings, one calls it context, the other calls it disrespect
IBM's Arvind Krishna classifies device usage according to meeting scale, seeing large groups as platforms for information sharing rather than discussions. In juxtaposition, JPMorgan's Jamie Dimon demands complete focus from employees during all meetings, deeming gadget use as disrespectful and unproductive. This clash of ideologies underscores a larger conversation around technology's role in the modern workplace.
STEM pool helps Amaravati host India's first IBM quantum system
Speaking at an event in the US, Krishna said quantum computing is approaching an inflection point and could deliver "massive commercial advantage" within the next two to three years across industries including pharmaceuticals, materials science, financial services, logistics, cybersecurity and artificial intelligence. "We have put in one quantum computer that is going to go into Amaravati, and that is an agreement with the state there and with the national government," Krishna said,
IBM workforce changes 2026 explained: Why is IBM cutting jobs while planning to hire more? Here are the roles it's hiring for and what it plans next
IBM layoffs and hiring: IBM is undergoing a significant transformation, shifting its focus to hybrid cloud and artificial intelligence. This strategic move, spearheaded by CEO Arvind Krishna, has led to workforce reductions in some areas. However, the company plans to significantly increase entry-level hiring in the US, particularly for roles in customer engagement and AI management.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna reveals key reason behind tech industry layoffs and it's not what you think
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna believes that the massive layoffs that have rattled the tech industry is not due to the AI, adding that it is due to overhiring during the pandemic period. Arvind Krishna said he believes AI will lead to increased productivity and overall hiring growth especially among young college students.
IBM says customers are doubling down on AI amid economic uncertainty
The US technology major is not seeing any decline in investments, Krishna said during a virtual media briefing. Rather, he said, clients are increasing investments in AI as they look for productivity gains and cost savings, while also seeking to grow revenue.
IBM CEO makes play for AI market and more US investment
IBM also announced in April that over the next five years, it would invest $150 billion in the United States, where it has manufactured mainframe computers for more than 60 years. It will make quantum computers in the United States as well, chief executive Arvind Krishna said.
As major Silicon Valley tech companies vehemently oppose sharing U.S. AI technology, IBM takes a different path; CEO Arvind Krishna says, "Open is key to innovation”
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said that the AI race doesn't need to focus on creating more expensive models, but rather on overcoming technological challenges like reducing training costs. He stressed that open-source AI is the key to foster innovation.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna joins USISPF Board
Arvind Krishna, IBM CEO, has joined USISPF, bringing his expertise in technology and market transitions. He is a leading figure among Indian-American CEOs of Fortune 100 companies and has made significant contributions in wireless networking, security, systems, and databases.
IBM forecasts annual revenue growth above estimates on AI adoption rush
IBM forecasts full-year revenue growth above market estimates, banking on stable demand for its IT software and consultancy services from businesses adopting AI. The company plans to lay off employees but hire for more AI-centered roles. IBM's generative AI book of business doubled in Q4, with deals made with new customers, including SAP SE.
Our investment in India will keep growing: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
AI adoption is steadily on the rise globally and India is well poised to lead the AI revolution and establish itself as an AI innovation garage of the world, IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said.
Top tech guns say AI will create jobs, but needs to be monitored
Top global business leaders, including Tata Sons chairman N Chandrasekaran, Microsoft USA vice-chairman Brad Smith, and IBM CEO Arvind Krishna, have emphasized the need for a regulatory blueprint to ensure responsible use of artificial intelligence (AI). They believe that AI will create new opportunities and ecosystems, automating mundane tasks and enhancing productivity.
Doing 90% mundane HR tasks like promotion, assessment of people with AI: IBM CEO Arvind Krishna
The overall AI deployment will enhance more productivity and help in chasing more business opportunities that will in effect will help generate more per capita GDP, according to IBM's chairman and chief executive Arvind Krishna.
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna warns employees who work remotely: 'Your career does suffer'
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna's comments add to the growing debate over the merits of remote versus in-person work. About 80% of IBM’s employees work from home at least some of the time, Krishna said.
IBM winding down Russian operation, laying off employees: memo
After Russia invaded Ukraine in February, IBM joined hundreds of other companies in suspending business in the country. Many others had announced a complete exit from Russia.
IBM to acquire software provider Turbonomic: Report
The transaction is IBM's 11th acquisition since Arvind Krishna became CEO last year
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna to take over as chairman
International Business Machines Corp said on Wednesday Chief Executive Officer Arvind Krishna would take over as chairman from Jan. 1, replacing Ginni Rometty, who stepped down as its long-time CEO earlier this year.
IBM to spin off $19 billion business to focus on cloud computing
IBM CEO Arvind Krishna said the split will help IBM focus on its cloud platform and artificial intelligence, while the newly formed company will provide services to manage the infrastructure of businesses and other organizations.
This is a great time to invest in India, Prime Minister Modi tells IBM CEO
IBM’s commitment comes a week after Modi had a similar call with Google CEO Sundar Pichai. Google announced a $10 billion investment into India over the next five to seven years last week which includes a $4.5 billion infusion into Reliance Jio Platforms in return for a 7.73% stake.
New IBM CEO Arvind Krishna starts up with culture shift
Arvind Krishna writes to staff, calls for an entrepreneurial mindset as he takes over the top job
Industry leaders, peers raise a toast to good news
Misra, professor in the department of computer science at the University of Columbia, remembers this incident with the newly appointed IBM CEO vividly. Misra had first met Krishna when trying to decide between a stint in academia and a career at IBM.
Arvind Krishna has been the go-to tech advisor for IBM India and the Indian government
Over the last few years, Krishna has had regular interactions with Principal Scientific Advisor to the Prime Minister, Prof K Vijay-Raghavan and Niti Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. In fact, Niti Aayog’s pilot on using Artificial Intelligence (AI) for precision agriculture was Krishna's brainchild.
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