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Updated on: Feb 2026

Technology

Tata AI Sakhi Empowering , Rural Women to Master AI in Just . Hours

Feb 18, 2026

Infosys Scales Generative AI Capabilities with Strategic Anthropic Partnership

Infosys has announced a strategic partnership with Anthropic, a leader in AI safety and research, to...

Partnership

Feb 17, 2026

Cognizant Expands Google Cloud Partnership to Lead the Era of Agentic AI

Cognizant has announced a major expansion of its strategic partnership with Google Cloud, aimed at a...

Partnership

Feb 16, 2026

Nvidia Triples Code Output Deploys Codex AI to , Engineers

In a definitive move toward full-scale automation, Nvidia has officially rolled out the agentic codi...

Technology

Feb 16, 2026

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Survey & Report

AI Boosts Output, Not Layoffs: New ICRIER-OpenAI Study Defends India’s IT Jobs

A new landmark study released on February 14, 2026, by the Indian Council for Research on International Economic Relations (ICRIER) and supported by OpenAI, suggests that India’s IT sector is successfully navigating the Generative AI (GenAI) transition. Contrary to global fears of mass layoffs, the report titled “AI and Jobs: This Time Is No Different” […]

Feb 14, 2026

Technology

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank to Retrain 50% of Staff for Sales

Tamilnad Mercantile Bank (TMB) has announced plans to repurpose over 50% of its workforce into sales roles over the next two years. This transition, fueled by an aggressive push toward tech automation and AI, aims to shift the lender’s focus from traditional customer relationship maintenance to active revenue generation. The AI-Powered Workforce Shift The bank, […]

Feb 12, 2026

Industry

Pernod Ricard India Launches 360-Degree New Hire Journey

In a groundbreaking move for India’s alcohol-beverage sector, Pernod Ricard India (PRI) has officially launched “Cheers VRorld,” a virtual reality-powered onboarding platform. The initiative was announced on February 12, 2026, in Gurugram. It replaces traditional orientation slide decks with a high-tech, 360-degree immersive storytelling experience, allowing new hires to experience the company’s culture and operations in real-time […]

Feb 12, 2026

Technology

HCLTech is Training the Next Generation of Engineers in Chennai

HCLTech, a global leader in technology services, has achieved a significant milestone in its academic outreach by engaging with over 1,000 engineering students in Chennai. This initiative, part of the company’s broader “Campus Connect” program, involved students from three prestigious institutions: SRM Institute of Science and Technology, Saveetha Engineering College, and Panimalar Engineering College. The […]

Feb 9, 2026

Technology

Google Staff Demand Veto Power Over Controversial Contracts

In a major display of internal dissent, hundreds of Google employees have signed a petition demanding that the company implement stricter ethical safeguards to prevent the misuse of its artificial intelligence (AI) tools. The collective action targets the potential use of Google’s advanced technologies for state-sponsored surveillance and military violence, marking a new chapter in […]

Feb 9, 2026

Employment

Rise of the AI Co-Worker: Reshaping the 2026 Tech Workplace

The integration of Agentic AI is fundamentally transforming the modern tech workplace, shifting employee roles from tool users to artificial intelligence orchestrators. Leading firms like TCS, Infosys, and Wipro have recently partnered with Microsoft to deploy over 200,000 Copilot licenses, signaling a move toward “Frontier Firms”—organizations where humans lead but AI operates. This shift is giving rise to a significant “unbossed” career […]

Feb 7, 2026

Technology

TCS CEO Explains Why AI Efficiency Actually Leads to New Jobs

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) CEO K. Krithivasan has strongly dismissed the notion that artificial intelligence (AI) will trigger mass layoffs within the global IT services industry. In a series of recent statements and interviews, most notably with the Financial Times in late January 2026, Krithivasan sought to calm widespread anxiety regarding AI-driven job displacement. TCS Redefining Roles, […]

Jan 29, 2026

Employment

Infosys CEO Salil Parekh Counters ‘Job Loss’ Claim at WEF 2026: “We Employ 30,000 Americans”

At the World Economic Forum (WEF) 2026 in Davos, Infosys CEO Salil Parekh delivered a subtle but firm response to claims that Indian IT companies operate in the US by replacing local workers. His remarks came after a panelist suggested that firms like Infosys help American companies cut costs by laying off US employees and […]

Jan 26, 2026

Technology

Why Accenture CEO Says AI Mastery Starts in the C-Suite

During the World Economic Forum, Accenture CEO Julie Sweet issued a stark warning to global business leaders: a fundamental understanding of Artificial Intelligence (AI) is no longer optional. Julie emphasized that leaders who fail to grasp the mechanics and potential of AI will be unable to guide their organizations through the radical transformations required to […]

Jan 24, 2026

Partnership

HCLTech Partners with Carahsoft for IT Innovation

HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced a strategic partnership with Carahsoft Technology Corp., the “Trusted Government IT Solutions Provider.” This collaboration is designed to accelerate digital transformation across the U.S. public sector, providing federal, state, and local agencies with access to HCLTech’s robust suite of technology solutions through Carahsoft’s extensive contract vehicles and […]

Jan 23, 2026

Technology

Cisco Predicts Total Workflow Reconfiguration via AI

Cisco Systems has released a landmark perspective on the future of global industry, characterizing Artificial Intelligence (AI) as the most profound platform shift in human history. According to Cisco’s leadership and its latest “AI Readiness Index,” the technology is not merely an incremental improvement but a fundamental force that will reconfigure every job, workflow, and […]

Jan 20, 2026

Technology

The AI-Ready Employee: Dell Mandates AI Literacy for Global Staff

Dell Technologies has unveiled a comprehensive strategic roadmap designed to transition its global workforce into an “AI-first” era. As the demand for generative AI (GenAI) reshapes the hardware and services landscape, Dell is betting on a massive internal upskilling initiative to ensure its employees remain competitive and innovation-ready. Jeff Clarke, Dell’s Vice Chairman and COO, […]

Jan 17, 2026