Sheetal Singh

Sheetal Singh, Senior News Journalist, SightsIn Plus

Apple Supplier Tata Electronics Tightens Employee Access After Cyberattack
Employment

Apple Supplier Tata Electronics Tightens Employee Access After Cyberattack

Tata Electronics, a key supplier to Apple, has tightened internal security protocols and restricted employee access to sensitive systems following a recent cybersecurity breach, reflecting how cyber incidents are increasingly reshaping workplace policies and employee access governance. According to a Reuters report published on Friday, the company has strengthened security controls across its facilities and […]

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Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026
Merger & Acquisition

Cognizant Bets Bigger on AI with Second Acquisition in 2026

Today, Cognizant has officially completed its acquisition of Astreya, a global IT managed services provider headquartered in San Jose, California, strengthening its artificial intelligence (AI) infrastructure and managed services portfolio. The transaction became effective on June 22, 2026, marking Cognizant’s second completed acquisition of 2026 after the acquisition of 3Cloud earlier this year. It shows […]

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AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend
Employment

AICTE Industry Fellowship 2026, Deadline Extended, ₹1 Lakh Stipend

The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has extended the application deadline for its Industry Fellowship Programme (IFP) 2026–27 to July 5, 2026. The program is offering eligible faculty members an additional opportunity to apply for the prestigious initiative. The deadline was earlier set for June 25, 2026. The extension is expected to encourage […]

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Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13
Layoffs

Cisco Has Announced Plans to Lay Off 471 Employees by July 13

Networking giant Cisco has announced plans to lay off 471 employees across its three Bay Area offices as part of an ongoing global restructuring strategy aimed at accelerating investments in artificial intelligence (AI), cybersecurity, and high-growth technologies. According to a regulatory filing, the workforce reduction will begin on July 13 and impact 236 employees at […]

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Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape
Industry

Infosys Mega Noida Campus Nears Completion, Set to Transform NCR’s IT Landscape

The much-awaited mega campus of Infosys in Noida is fast taking shape, marking a significant milestone in the company’s expansion strategy in North India. Located in Sector 85, the sprawling campus is expected to emerge as one of Infosys’ largest development centres in the region, reinforcing Noida’s growing stature as a leading technology and innovation […]

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EPFO Portal to Go Offline for 3 Days in June 2026 – Tech Upgrade
EPFO

EPFO Portal to Go Offline for 3 Days in June 2026 – Tech Upgrade

EPFO (Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation) has announced a temporary three-day shutdown of its online services this month as it undertakes a planned technology upgrade on its digital platform. The move will impact both claim submission and processing services available through its portal. According to an official notice on the EPFO website, the online system for […]

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HR Leaders Are Betting on Entry-Level Roles Despite Rapid AI Adoption
Industry

HR Leaders Are Betting on Entry-Level Roles Despite Rapid AI Adoption

A new joint study by Cognizant and Pearson shows a decisive shift in how organizations view Entry-Level roles. Far from eliminating entry-level jobs, artificial intelligence is transforming them into new, higher-value roles centered on oversight, collaboration, and human judgment. Based on insights from 750 HR leaders across the United States, United Kingdom, and India, the […]

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Deloitte Launches Agentic AI Network to Transform Audit Workflows
Industry

Deloitte Launches Agentic AI Network to Transform Audit Workflows

Deloitte has introduced a unified agentic intelligence network within its global audit and assurance platform, Deloitte Omnia. The initiative is a major step in embedding advanced artificial intelligence into audit workflows, aiming to enhance efficiency, accuracy, and decision-making across its global practice. Agentic Intelligence in Audit Transformation The newly launched network brings together multiple AI […]

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Tech Mahindra Joins Accenture, TCS in Betting Big on Hyderabad
Industry

Tech Mahindra Joins Accenture, TCS in Betting Big on Hyderabad

Tech Mahindra has leased nearly 4 lakh square feet of premium office space in Hyderabad’s fast-growing Kondapur commercial district, reinforcing the city’s position as one of India’s leading technology and Global Capability Centre (GCC) hubs. According to property registration documents reviewed by CRE Matrix, the IT services major has signed a 10-year lease agreement for […]

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Accenture to Launch New Hyderabad Campus with 10.16 Lakh Sq Ft Office Lease
Employment

Accenture to Launch New Hyderabad Campus with 10.16 Lakh Sq Ft Office Lease

Accenture has leased approximately 10.16 lakh sq ft of commercial office space in Hyderabad’s Kondapur area in a 10-year agreement valued at over ₹1,000 crore, according to property registration documents accessed by CRE Matrix. The transaction marks one of the largest office leasing deals in the city’s recent commercial real estate history. The leased space […]

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IBM Launches New AI-Powered Security Service with OpenAI
Partnership

IBM Launches New AI-Powered Security Service with OpenAI

IBM has joined OpenAI’s Daybreak Cyber Partner Program, strengthening its cybersecurity portfolio with advanced artificial intelligence capabilities designed to help enterprises defend against rapidly evolving cyber threats. The collaboration aims to bring frontier AI models into enterprise security operations, enabling organizations to identify vulnerabilities and reduce risk more effectively. New AI Service for Vulnerability Detection […]

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