NTT DATA, a global leader in AI, digital business and technology services, today announced the launch of its GCC Innovation Acceleration Program. This is designed to support global companies rapidly establishing and scaling their strategic offshore hubs in India, including Global Capability Centers (GCC) and other innovation and delivery hubs. Launched in October 2025, the program aims to support more than 50 companies over the next three years. The demand for highly skilled IT personnel has expanded globally, and as a result, companies are increasingly using overseas bases to meet innovation needs. NTT DATA identified India as a stand-out market to launch the GCC Innovation Acceleration Program because of its abundance of talent and strong technical capabilities. India's Global Capability Center ecosystem, delivering IT services and back-office functions to multinationals, is poised for strong growth of nearly 70%, targeting $110 billion in 2030 from the current $65 billion, according to our recent report.

LTM – the Business Creativity partner to the world’s largest enterprises, has partnered with the Indian Institute of Technology Kharagpur (IIT Kharagpur) to design deep dive training programs for its workforce, to enhance skills in Artificial Intelligence (AI) and related technology and industry areas. LTM’s AI transformation reflects the convergence of deep domain expertise and technology capabilities, driving continuous upskilling and reskilling across the workforce. The partnership brings together LTM’s deep industry expertise and IIT Kharagpur’s academic and research leadership to build future‑ready AI capabilities. Through targeted AI learning programmes, handson workshops, and collaborative research initiatives, the collaboration is focused on systematically upskilling and reskilling employees to meet evolving industry and client demands. “This collaboration with IIT Kharagpur reflects our commitment to talent transformation by combining academic excellence with real‑world application. Continuous skill development is essential to ensure our workforce remains relevant, resilient, and prepared to operate effectively in an AI‑driven, rapidly changing

Kubotek Kosmos has released 8.0 update of its Validate, Revision, Convert, and View software. These Model-Based Definition (MBD) file utility programs utilize proprietary Kubotek Kosmos modeling technology to support high-fidelity sharing of critical 3D CAD and Product Manufacturing Information (PMI) data across the manufacturing supply chain. Version 8.0 updates support for major CAD file formats, adds visualization of sectioned views, and expands report compliance marking options. The new software is available for customers to download immediately. Saved Cutting Planes Model-based Definition views/captures stored in numerous CAD formats are easily accessed from the part tree of all four MBD Utility products. These views always have a saved 3D orientation and usually also define a set of visible annotations. In some cases, these views also have an active cutting plane which sections the part for improved visibility of interior features. For the 8.0 release all four products have added full support for these view

Keysight Technologies, Inc. introduced the N4378A Lightwave Component Analyzer (LCA), delivering fully calibrated S-parameter measurements up to 220 GHz to help engineers overcome the growing test challenges of next‑generation optical components used in artificial intelligence (AI) and data center applications. Driven by AI and machine learning workloads, data center networks are rapidly transitioning to higher data rates, requiring precise characterization of electro‑optical (E‑O) and opto‑electronic (O‑E) components at ever‑higher frequencies. Designed to integrate with Keysight’s PNA-X Vector Network Analyzer and frequency extenders, the N4378A LCA provides a scalable platform that enables single-sweep, broadband measurements up to 220 GHz at 1310 nm and 1550 nm wavelengths.  The N4378A LCA is supported by enhanced software that simplifies setup and improves measurement confidence. Advanced user guidance and analysis capabilities help engineers validate performance, reduce design risk, and accelerate product development. Key benefits of the Lightwave Component Analyzer include: Enables single-sweep characterization up to 220 GHz, providing deeper insight into photodetectors and optical

Wipro Limited, a leading AI‑powered technology services and consulting company, announced that it has entered into a multi-year contract for business and technology modernization for TruStage’s retirement services business. TruStage is an insurance and financial services provider based in Madison, Wisconsin. As part of this engagement, Wipro will transform TruStage’s core retirement services operations and technology stack through an integrated approach that delivers seamless digital experiences, business agility, and increased efficiencies that aims to support TruStage in driving higher client satisfaction and foster product innovation. Led by Wipro’s Consulting team, Wipro will work with TruStage to build a long-term strategic innovation roadmap to help TruStage achieve its goal of building a future-forward retirement services business. Leveraging Wipro Intelligence™—a unified suite of AI‑powered platforms, solutions, and transformative offerings—combined with its deep domain expertise in wealth management and retirement services, Wipro will deliver an integrated transformation program spanning business process and IT services, technology infrastructure management,

Flexxbotics, the autonomous manufacturing platform leader, announced that Engineered & Industrial Solutions (EIS), North America’s leading speciality fabricator, converter, and distributor of electrical process materials and related parts, will scale the Flexxbotics solution for autonomous process control across 91 workcells in its flagship SIS facility to increase efficiency, reduce downtime, and improve sustainability. As part of the EIS Industrial Digital Transformation Initiative (IDTI), Flexxbotics factory-wide rollout establishes greater visibility into workcell performance, production efficiency, downtime issues, and actual parts produced compared to the quoted part rate. By connecting plant machines with enterprise IT systems to enable a real-time data control plane, supervisors gain immediate insight to make data-driven decisions on the factory floor while accurate part-rate characterization enables better quoting, profitably analysis, and predictive improvements. Flexxbotics enablement of autonomous process control creates a fully connected and digitalized manufacturing environment where order prioritization, margin optimization, and operational decision-making are driven by live production data.

The City of Miami has chosen Oracle Permitting and Licensing (OPAL) to improve public service delivery, and simplify processes for local residents and businesses. This selection expands on Miami’s previous adoption of Oracle Fusion Cloud Applications for finance and HR, equipping the city with an integrated cloud platform for essential business processes. As Miami has grown, residents and businesses have faced significant challenges with outdated permitting processes that led to lengthy delays and unnecessary complexity. To address these challenges, the city sought a consolidated, user-friendly solution to automate review processes and offer readily accessible services for citizens and businesses. Miami chose Oracle Permitting and Licensing to deliver an even more consistent, unified IT experience for its operations and to transform its permitting and licensing operations. By moving to a single integrated suite of AI-powered cloud applications, Miami will be able to reduce technology debt, increase the speed and accuracy of finance and HR processes, and meet the

Infosys, a global leader in next-generation digital services and consulting, announced that it has been awarded the Compliance Leader Verification™ by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices. This recognition underscores the strength, maturity, and effectiveness of Infosys’ ethics and compliance program, and reflects the company’s continued commitment to fostering a strong culture of integrity, accountability, and responsible governance across its global operations. It also builds on Infosys’ recognition of being named among Ethisphere’s World’s Most Ethical Companies® in 2025 for the fifth consecutive year. The Compliance Leader Verification™ is a rigorous, independent assessment of an organization’s ethics and compliance program and corporate culture. The evaluation includes Ethisphere’s proprietary Ethics Quotient® (EQ), benchmarking against organizations recognized as the World’s Most Ethical Companies®, and an in-depth review of documentation and interviews with senior leaders and key stakeholders. Infosys was evaluated across six critical areas: program resources

AIA is excited to announce a sponsorship agreement with Trimble, a leader in construction technology, including 3D visualization and modeling solutions, and connected workflows. The American Institute of Architects (AIA) is excited to announce a sponsorship agreement with Trimble, a leader in construction technology, including 3D visualization and modeling solutions, and connected workflows. This collaboration highlights Trimble’s position as a trusted industry thought leader, with the opportunity to contribute to architecture and design continuing education programs, event panels, research, and knowledge community engagement. AIA members also benefit from technical expertise and professional development, including how to bring a vision to life with 3D design software. “United by a shared vision for the future of the built environment, we’re excited about the opportunities this relationship will shepherd,” said Andrew Flank, Senior Vice President of Sales, Events & Exhibitions at AIA. “Strategic partners help fund key initiatives, empowering AIA to provide valuable resources to members

Discover e-Solutions Ltd (“DeSL”), a global provider of AI-powered Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) solutions for fashion, apparel, retail and footwear, has entered into a strategic agreement with Textile Solutions Group (“TSG”), a technology group focused exclusively on digital solutions for the textile and apparel industry. The agreement strengthens DeSL’s ability to support brands and manufacturers with connected digital workflows spanning product development, sourcing and supply chain operations, while enhancing long-term investment capacity, global reach and access to a broader international presence across key textile and apparel markets. Founded in 2002, DeSL delivers secure, ISO 27001-certified SaaS solutions designed specifically for the fashion and textile industries. Its PLM platform connects people, processes and product data in a unified environment, enabling organizations to manage design, development, sourcing, supplier collaboration, quality and compliance with greater visibility and control. Colin Marks, Founder and CEO of DeSL, commented: “Since founding DeSL, our focus has been delivering industry-specific digital solutions that reflect