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Same Rs 3.5 LPA offer, two very different choices: 4 years later, one reached Rs 38 LPA while the other switched domains
Two college batchmates received the same 3.5 LPA Wipro offer in 2022 but took different paths afterward. One rejected the job and spent two years preparing for better opportunities, while the other accepted the offer and continued learning technical skills alongside work. Their career journeys later diverged, with one moving into a support role and the other reaching a 38 LPA position at a US tech firm.
AI can write, think and create; then why should people learn new skills? Psychologists identify a serious problem that automation creates in human mind
AI is making coding, writing and other knowledge work faster, but its growing role is also making some workers question the need to keep learning new skills. A Reddit discussion among software developers reflects this anxiety, while psychologists warn that excessive reliance on AI can lead to cognitive offloading, weaker critical thinking and skill decay. Experts say the answer is not to stop using AI, but to use it deliberately while continuing to practise, learn and develop skills that require human judgement, creativity and problem-solving.
China's open-source bout is changing AI
America's attempt to contain China's AI ambitions may have altered the industry, accelerating a shift towards open models, cheaper intelligence and platforms.
DPIIT signs 5 MoUs to expand digital, cloud and investment support for startups
The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) has signed five strategic Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with industry leaders and ecosystem enablers to expand access to digital infrastructure, technology, mentorship, investment and global markets for startups, the Ministry of Commerce and Industry said in a release.
A US cloud computing company reports $703.1 million in revenue, then announces plans to lay off 5% of its workforce
Nutanix plans to reduce its global workforce by approximately five percent. This strategic move aims to enhance operational efficiency and agility. The company is reallocating resources toward key growth areas like AI. Nutanix reported strong revenue and customer growth in its recent fiscal quarter. These layoffs align with broader industry trends of tech sector restructuring.
AI services startup Aivar raises $4.6 million led by Sorin, Bessemer
AI services startup Aivar has raised $4.6 million (about Rs 41 crore) in a seed funding round led by Sorin Investments, with participation from Bessemer Venture Partners. The funds will be used to expand the company’s presence across India, the US and the Middle East, and to invest in AI accelerators, senior talent, and global delivery capabilities.
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Why cloud expenditure is rising, and how enterprises are fighting back
Enterprises are overspending nearly 30% annually on the cloud. New models promise agility, cost control, and resilience without slowing digital transformation.
But it's bad news for MAGA gaonwale
Donald Trump's proposed one-time $100,000 fee for new H-1B visa holders has sparked outrage among his MAGA supporters. They fear it's insufficient to deter tech companies from hiring foreign workers, particularly Indian engineers. The levy has ignited furious debate and calculations within MAGA online forums, with some suggesting tiered fees or surcharges based on skills and common tech support phrases.
Cast AI secures $108 million funding to expand cloud automation
The oversubscribed round, which also saw participation from existing investors such as Aglae Ventures, valued the company at $850 million, a person familiar with the matter said.
Tata Power partners with Amazon Web Services
Tata Power partnered with AWS to modernise its digital infrastructure, leveraging AI, IoT, and cloud computing for a smarter, greener energy transition in India. It migrated 23 critical applications to AWS, enhancing efficiency and sustainability.
SaaS firm Nirmata raises $9.6 million from Peak XV’s Surge, others
Dallas Venture Capital, Dreamit, Z5 Capital and Uncorrelated Ventures also participated in the funding round for the San Jose-based software solutions provider. The funds will be used to expand its India operations, scale the go-to-market strategy, and accelerate product development.
India may outpace Nutanix’s global growth metrics: CEO
CEO Rajiv Ramaswami told ET in an exclusive interaction on the sidelines of the company's annual .NEXT conference in Barcelona that Nutanix sees its India growth rate outpacing its projected global metrics for Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) and profitability.
Here’s why Noida-based startup LambdaTest drew praise from Microsoft’s Satya Nadella
The company, which had in March 2022 raised $45 million in a round led by Premji Invest, with participation from existing investors Sequoia Capital India, Telstra Ventures, Blume Ventures, and Leo Capital, plans to delve deeper into newer markets.
DevOps startup Devtron raises $12 million in funding led by Insight Partners
The startup - founded by Prashant Ghidiyal, Nishant Kumar & Rajesh Razdan in 2019 - said it will use the new capital to scale its team, drive adoption of its platform and expand into new markets.
Kubeshop acquires majority stake in InfraCloud’s OSS product BotKube
InfraCloud Technologies is a Kubernetes focused B2B Open Source Cloud Native Computing company that has been building products, services, and solutions to modernize applications and infrastructure.
InfraCloud clocks 4X growth amidst pandemic
The company primarily operates around helping fast growing organizations become modernized and sustainable.
United States NSA discloses hacking methods it says are used by Russia
GRU-linked operatives have tried to break into networks using Kubernetes, an open-source tool originally developed by Google to manage cloud services, since at least mid-2019 through early this year. The US has long accused Russia of using and tolerating cyberattacks for espionage, spreading disinformation, and the disruption of governments and key infrastructure.
Kubernetes, React Native the fastest-emerging IT skills: Report
Kubernetes has jumped 53 ranks up to 32 in a year, while React Native has jumped 59 ranks and Redux 40 ranks to stand at 42 and 66, respectively, according to the report.
Persistent launches Center of Excellence to accelerate hybrid cloud with Red Hat OpenShift
This CoE brings together Persistent’s deep engineering and technology experience with proprietary accelerators and methodologies, like the Persistent Digital Greenhouse, approach to speed Red Hat OpenShift deployments.
Cloud native thrives in the COVID-19 era
Never would I have imagined that a sub-microscopic infectious organism would be the greatest catalyst for digital transformation. And in this era of COVID-19...
IBM, Persistent Systems collaborate on IBM Cloud Pak deployment and core IT modernization for enterprises
Pune-based Persistent also announced a new IBM Cloud Pak deployment practice to help organisations migrate and modernise IBM workloads across all cloud environments, including IBM public cloud and IBM Cloud services.
SpringPeople partners with Google Cloud to close cloud skills gap
This partnership is aimed at equipping the existing workforce in cloud skills, one of the most coveted skills as per global IT demand today.
LIC adopts Google Cloud for digital platform
The new mobile application will enables LIC Housing Finance to reach a broader audience of customers it will also fasttrack the loan process by assessing the eligibility of each applicant online. It will reduce the lengthy paper-based loan application process.
Why programmers & businesses are so kicked about Kubernetes
Kubernetes, a five-year-old open source project started by Google and currently owned by the Linux subsidiary CNCF (Cloud Native Computing Foundation), is one such technology. Some believe it will become the operating system of the cloud.
Wipro expands its partnership with Google Cloud
Wipro said it would boost innovation for enterprises in industry verticals such as consumer goods, BFSI, semiconductor, and healthcare, through a ‘business-first’ strategy.
Techies team up to program geekier nation, spread network
In the early 90s, Bulletin Board Systems connected the young and nerdy through computers, encouraging them to organise micro meetups, a precursor to technology communities.
Bring your own gear to Google Cloud
Majority of the businesses continue to store their business information and technology applications on a local data centre.
Google Cloud Next begins tomorrow: Here's everything you need to know
The three-day event, dedicated to cloud technologies, will take place at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
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