10, Oct 2026
Enso Goes Live on Robinhood Chain, Bringing Composable Stock Token Access to Wallets and Fintechs
One Enso integration lets apps route into more than 248 Robinhood Stock Tokens, swap across chains and access DeFi on Robinhood Chain.
ZURICH, Switzerland, 010 October, 2026 — Enso, the execution infrastructure platform for onchain finance, today announced its official launch on Robinhood Chain, the Arbitrum-built Layer-2 designed for financial services and tokenized real-world assets. Through a single Enso API integration, wallets, trading and investment apps, fintechs and institutions can now offer same-chain and cross-chain swaps, DeFi actions including deposits, liquidity provision and flashloans, and Robinhood Stock Tokens routing on the network.
More than 20 teams have already integrated Enso on Robinhood Chain ahead of today’s announcement, routing more than 8,450 transactions worth about $17 million. Stock Tokens account for nearly 30% of those transactions, with roughly one in three wallets using Enso on the network having traded one.
Tokenized equities are arriving onchain faster than the infrastructure needed to put them to work. Each new chain typically means a fresh round of integrations for liquidity venues, bridges and protocols. Enso extends the routing, simulation, bridging and policy enforcement it already runs across 27+ chains to Robinhood Chain, so existing partners can support the network through the same API they use today.
With Enso, Stock Tokens can be swapped, moved cross-chain or combined into a DeFi position within a single transaction path. A user holding USDC on Base, for example, can move into a Stock Token or a DeFi position on Robinhood Chain with one signature, without bridging manually or first acquiring ETH for gas on the new chain.
“Tokenized stocks only matter if people can reach them from the apps they already use,” said Connor Howe, Co-Founder and CEO of Enso. “More than 20 teams are already using Enso to bring Robinhood Chain to their users, and about a third of wallets routing through us have traded a Stock Token. That tells us the demand is there when access sits inside the products people already use. Partners on Enso can offer Stock Tokens, swaps and DeFi on Robinhood Chain through one integration, and they’ll be able to do the same for the next asset class or chain without starting over.”
Every transaction executed through Enso goes through pre-trade simulation and execution verification, the same standard applied on every chain Enso supports. Enso composes and executes transactions; it does not issue custody or broker Stock Tokens, and assets remain in the user’s or institution’s control.
Robinhood Chain support is available now in the Enso API. More information is available on the Enso blog here.
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9, Oct 2026
Faasos Marks 22 Years with the Opening of Its First-Ever Physical Outlet in Pune
09th Oct 2026: Faasos, India’s much-loved wrap brand from Rebel Foods, is set to open its first dedicated physical outlet at Aeromall, Pune, on 10 October 2026, marking a new chapter in its 22-year journey. The launch will bring the brand back to the city where it started in 2004, as Faasos returns to its roots with a place of its own.
Over the past 22 years, Faasos has grown from its beginnings in Pune into one of India’s most recognised wrap brands, bringing convenient and flavourful food to customers across the country. From homes and offices to colleges and wherever cravings take them, the brand has brought its wraps to people for over two decades. The new outlet now gives existing customers an opportunity to experience a familiar favourite in a physical setting, while creating a new, accessible space for younger audiences to discover Faasos.
The move into a dedicated physical format extends Faasos’ relationship with customers beyond delivery, giving them a new way to experience the brand. At Aeromall, the outlet brings the familiar Faasos experience into a retail setting, creating an in-person touchpoint for customers in Pune.
Speaking at the launch, Ankush Grover, Co-founder and Global CEO, Rebel Foods, said, “Pune holds a special place for Faasos, as the city where it began 22 years ago before growing into a wrap brand enjoyed by consumers across India. As we continue to build our brands, we also look at how we can bring them closer to consumers in ways that feel relevant to them. With the new outlet at Aeromall, we look forward to making Faasos more accessible to customers in Pune, while continuing to serve the wraps they have come to know and enjoy. We look forward to welcoming customers and bringing the Faasos experience to them in a new way.”
The opening will be celebrated with special offers for customers visiting the new outlet. The first 200 customers will receive a FREE Faasos wrap, with celebrations beginning at 11 AM on 10 October. For the rest of the launch day, customers can enjoy the Wrapchik.
For Faasos, the opening marks an important step in bringing the brand closer to consumers through a dedicated physical presence. After 22 years of bringing its wraps to customers across the country, Faasos is now creating a space for customers to enjoy the brand in the city where it all began.
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Faasos, Second Floor, Aeromall, Airport Road, Pune, Maharashtra 411032
9, Oct 2026
BMW Golf Cup 2026 India winners set to represent the country at the World Final
Gurugram | Oct 09. BMW Group India today announced the winners of the 16th edition of the BMW Golf Cup 2026 final, held at DLF Golf and Country Club, Gurugram. Anish Bhujle – Category A and Vikas Mahajan – Category B emerged victorious in their respective handicap categories and will represent India at the BMW Golf Cup World Final scheduled to be held in South Africa in March 2027.
Mr. Hardeep Singh Brar, President & CEO, BMW Group India said, “The BMW Golf Cup is more than a celebration of sporting excellence, it is a powerful expression of performance, passion and the strength of the BMW community. This year, the tournament reached a new milestone, bringing together 2,300 amateur golfers from across India, with 40 exceptional players advancing to the national final. I congratulate our winners on this outstanding achievement. As they step onto the global stage to represent India at the World Final, they carry the pride and support of the entire BMW community. Through distinctive experiences such as the BMW Golf Cup, we continue to bring our customers together and create memorable moments that reflect the spirit of BMW.”
The national final brought together 40 leading amateur golfers who qualified through regional tournaments held at spectacular golf courses across Chennai, Hyderabad, Mumbai, Pune, Ahmedabad, Delhi, Vadodara, Jaipur, Bengaluru, Lucknow, Patna, Kolkata and Gurugram. This season attracted 2,300 participants, the finalist competed for national honours and the opportunity to represent India at the pinnacle of the BMW Golf Cup.
At the final, Anish Bhujle from Mumbai claimed the title in Category A for handicaps upto 12, while Vikas Mahajan from Muradabad won the Category B for handicaps 13-28. The two champions will form Team India at the BMW Golf Cup World Final, competing against leading amateur golfers from participating nations.
BMW Golf Cup, one of the world’s largest amateur golf tournament series can trace its roots back a quarter of a century to a British-based initiative that ran on its own for five years before going international. The tournament started as the BMW Invitation Tournament in UK. It has now developed into a global series with 1,000 qualifying tournaments involving 100,000 players in up to 40 countries. The best players from each nation qualify for the highlight, the BMW Golf Cup World Final, where the individual titles are contested in three categories.
The BMW Golf Cup 2026 has two categories, A (for handicaps up to 12) and B (for handicaps 13 – 28). The winners of the individual handicap categories qualify for the National Final. The winners in each of the two handicap categories in the National Final qualify to take part in the World Final of BMW Golf Cup.
9, Oct 2026
CM Majhi Calls on Odisha’s Youth to Embrace Gopabandhu Das’s Ideals of Service and Sacrifice
Bbubaneswar, Oct 9 (UDN): Odisha Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi on Friday called upon the younger generation to draw inspiration from the life and ideals of Utkalmani Pandit Gopabandhu Das, urging them to balance personal ambitions with a commitment to social welfare and nation-building.
The Chief Minister made the appeal while paying floral tributes to the legendary freedom fighter, social reformer and literary figure on his birth anniversary at the Odisha Legislative Assembly premises.
Remembering Gopabandhu Das as an enduring symbol of Odia identity and pride, Majhi highlighted his lifelong dedication to the service of the poor, the underprivileged and people affected by natural calamities such as floods and cyclones.
Gopabandhu’s Legacy of Selfless Service
Majhi said Gopabandhu Das placed the welfare of others above his personal comfort and happiness, dedicating his life to helping vulnerable sections of society.
He described the revered leader as a pioneer of India’s freedom movement who embraced simplicity and championed values closely associated with Mahatma Gandhi.
The Chief Minister also recalled Gopabandhu’s contributions as a social worker, writer and poet, noting that his work helped spread awareness and strengthen the spirit of the freedom struggle.
His commitment to social reform and public service, Majhi said, continues to offer valuable lessons for generations to come.
Youth Urged to Combine Ambition with Social Responsibility
Calling on young people to follow Gopabandhu’s example, Majhi said they should pursue their aspirations while remaining sensitive to the needs of society and the nation.
He emphasised that the ideals of compassion, sacrifice, simplicity and service remain relevant as Odisha works towards a more inclusive and prosperous future.
The Chief Minister also reaffirmed his government’s commitment to public welfare, faster development and the overall progress of the state.
Vision of Samruddha Odisha 2036
Linking Gopabandhu Das’s ideals with the state’s development goals, Majhi said the vision of ‘Samruddha Odisha 2036’ should be pursued in the spirit of dedication and public service exemplified by the eminent leader.
He stressed the importance of carrying forward Gopabandhu’s legacy while working towards a prosperous Odisha that creates opportunities and improves the lives of its people.
Odisha Assembly Speaker Surama Padhy, Revenue and Disaster Management Minister Suresh Pujari, Ekamra-Bhubaneswar MLA Babu Singh and other dignitaries were present at the commemorative programme.
The observance served as a tribute to Gopabandhu Das’s enduring contribution to Odisha’s social, cultural and political life, while renewing the call for young people to uphold his ideals through meaningful service to society.
9, Oct 2026
Rising Digital Demand to Drive India’s Mobile Network Growth Through 2030
New Delhi, Oct 9: India’s mobile network traffic is expected to grow at an annual rate of 17 per cent between 2025 and 2030, supported by increasing smartphone usage, wider 5G adoption and growing demand for digital services, according to a report.
The rising use of mobile internet for video streaming, online gaming, digital payments and other online activities is expected to drive data consumption over the coming years.
As digital services become an increasingly important part of everyday life, telecom operators will need to expand network capacity and improve connectivity to meet the growing demand. The expansion of 5G services is also expected to support faster data speeds and more reliable connections.
The growth in mobile traffic is likely to create new opportunities for India’s telecommunications industry, encouraging investment in network infrastructure and advanced technologies.
At the same time, telecom companies will need to focus on improving service quality, managing network congestion and keeping mobile data services affordable for consumers.
The expected increase in mobile network traffic highlights the growing importance of digital connectivity in India’s economy. Continued investment in reliable telecommunications infrastructure will be essential to support businesses, consumers and the country’s expanding digital ecosystem.
9, Oct 2026
1,200 Children to Take the Field at Mobile Creches’ Annual Sports Meet in Delhi
New Delhi, Oct 09, 2026: The children of the people who build our cities, grow our food and keep communities running will take centre stage this Sunday as Mobile Creches hosts its Annual Sports Meet – “Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho” at the Thyagaraj Sports Complex, New Delhi.
Around 1,200 children from 50 Mobile Creches centres will participate in the sporting event on October 11, turning the track into a field of running, cheering, competing and celebration. The event will be joined by Pooja Dhanda, Indian wrestler, 2018 Commonwealth Games silver medallist and 2019 Arjuna Award recipient, as the Chief Guest. The event will also include an award distribution ceremony.
For Mobile Creches, the sports meet is more than a sporting event. It reflects a larger belief that every child deserves the right to play, learn, grow and be celebrated — irrespective of where their parents work or where their family lives.
Across India, construction workers raise buildings and infrastructure, families working in brick kilns make the bricks that shape our cities, and tea garden workers help put tea on tables across the country. Their children often grow up alongside these workplaces, with families moving in search of work or living in communities where access to quality childcare and early learning can be limited.
For more than five decades, Mobile Creches has worked to address this gap by taking childcare to where families live and work.
Founded in 1969, the organisation runs creches and learning centres across construction sites, urban settlements, brick kilns, tea gardens and rural and tribal communities, providing daycare, early learning, nutrition and health support close to children’s homes and their parents’ workplaces.
The organisation currently works across 17 states through more than 5,000 childcare centres and has reached over one million children, while training more than 20,000 care workers who form the backbone of its early childhood programmes.
From a creche to the sports field
The Annual Sports Meet brings this everyday work into focus.
At Mobile Creches centres, play is treated not as a reward, but as an essential part of childhood. Through play and early learning, children develop physical strength, confidence, social skills and a sense of belonging.
“Play is not a reward for children who have everything. It is how every child learns to trust, to try and to belong, For children from the communities we work with, this sports meet is the day the country turns around and says: we see you.” said Sumita Mishra, CEO, Mobile Creches.
The sports meet is an opportunity to see that belief in action — children lining up at the starting line, running their races, cheering for friends, experiencing the excitement of competition and celebrating each other’s achievements.
The programme will begin with an Indian Map formation and National Anthem, followed by a Torch Lighting Ceremony. Sporting activities will then take place across the track, with children participating age-wise.
Pooja Dhanda, whose own journey in wrestling has taken her to the international sporting arena, will join the children as Chief Guest. Her presence will add another dimension to the day’s message — that talent can come from every corner, and opportunity can help it find its field.
A celebration of the circle around every child
Mobile Creches believes that no child grows alone. Around every child is a circle of care — parents and families, the didis and care workers at the creches, communities, employers and developers who enable childcare spaces at worksites, and partners who support the organisation’s work.
The Annual Sports Meet brings this circle together on one field.
For one day, the children of families who spend their days building, growing and powering the country will not be on the sidelines. They will take the field, compete, cheer, laugh and be applauded.
And that, for Mobile Creches, is the spirit of “Kheltey Raho, Khiltey Raho” — because every child deserves the chance to play, compete and be cheered.
9, Oct 2026
From Soil to Smart Farming: How Technology Is Reshaping India’s Agricultural Economy
Artificial intelligence, agricultural drones, digital marketplaces and smart irrigation are opening new possibilities for Indian agriculture, helping farmers improve productivity, manage risks and discover fresh sources of income.
India’s agricultural landscape is undergoing a quiet but significant transformation. Across the country’s villages and farming communities, technology is creating new ways to grow crops, manage resources and connect agricultural produce with markets. While traditional knowledge and farmers’ experience remain indispensable, digital tools are increasingly helping them make more informed decisions in a changing economic and climatic environment.
The shift is about more than modernising cultivation. It is about strengthening the entire agricultural value chain—from choosing the right crop and managing water to reducing post-harvest losses, accessing buyers and creating new rural businesses.
Agriculture and allied activities contribute around 18 per cent of India’s Gross Value Added (GVA), making the sector an important pillar of the economy. Foodgrain production reached an estimated 357.73 million tonnes in the 2024–25 crop year, highlighting India’s substantial production capacity and the importance of farming to national food security.
Yet higher production does not automatically translate into higher farm incomes. Unpredictable weather, rising input costs, limited storage and fluctuating market prices continue to challenge farmers. Technology offers practical ways to address some of these pressures while opening new opportunities for rural entrepreneurship and economic growth.
Artificial Intelligence Brings Timely Advice to Farmers
For a farmer, a timely decision can make a considerable difference to the season’s outcome. Knowing when to sow, how to respond to a pest outbreak or when to irrigate can influence both crop quality and cultivation costs.
Artificial intelligence and mobile-based advisory services are making agricultural information more accessible. Farmers can increasingly use digital platforms to obtain weather updates, crop management guidance, pest alerts and information about government support programmes.
Government initiatives such as the Kisan e-Mitra chatbot help farmers access information about agricultural schemes in regional languages. Bharat-VISTAAR, an AI-based agricultural advisory initiative, represents a further step towards bringing agricultural information and digital guidance together in a more accessible format.
The potential is considerable. When reliable agricultural data is combined with local weather information, crop requirements and expert knowledge, digital tools can help farmers make more informed decisions.
However, the success of AI in agriculture will depend on the quality of its recommendations. Advice must reflect local growing conditions and remain understandable to farmers with different levels of digital literacy. Technology works best when it complements farmers’ experience and the guidance of agricultural experts.
Agricultural Drones Turn Innovation into Rural Opportunity
Agricultural drones are introducing greater speed and precision to selected farm operations. They can help monitor crops, identify areas requiring attention and apply agricultural inputs where appropriate.
For farmers, these services can reduce the time and labour required for certain tasks. Their effectiveness, however, depends on crop conditions, equipment quality, operator training and safe application practices.
The financial model is equally important. Many small and marginal farmers may find it difficult to purchase and maintain drones individually. Shared services and affordable rental models can make the technology more accessible without placing a heavy financial burden on individual cultivators.
This creates opportunities for rural entrepreneurs, trained drone operators and women’s self-help groups to provide agricultural services and earn additional income. In this way, a technology designed to support cultivation can also become a source of employment and enterprise in rural communities.
Digital Markets Help Farmers Look Beyond the Local Mandi
Growing a good crop is only half the challenge; selling it at a fair price is equally important.
Farmers have traditionally depended on local mandis and established trading networks. These markets remain essential, but limited price information, transport costs and restricted buyer access can sometimes reduce farmers’ bargaining power.
Digital platforms such as the electronic National Agriculture Market (e-NAM) aim to broaden market access by connecting agricultural markets through online trading and information services.
By March 2026, e-NAM had integrated 1,656 mandis across 23 states and four Union Territories, with more than 1.80 crore farmers registered, according to reported government figures.
For farmers, digital market access can make it easier to compare prices and explore trading opportunities. For agricultural businesses, it can improve connections with producers and support more organised procurement.
Nevertheless, digital access must be backed by physical infrastructure. Transparent grading, accurate weighing, efficient transportation, suitable storage and timely payments remain critical to ensuring that farmers can turn market information into better commercial outcomes.
Smart Irrigation Makes Every Drop Count
Water availability is becoming an increasingly important consideration for agricultural planning. In areas affected by irregular rainfall or water stress, efficient irrigation can help farmers manage one of their most valuable resources.
Drip irrigation delivers water close to plant roots, while soil-moisture sensors help assess when irrigation may be needed. Automated systems can support more precise water management, reducing unnecessary use when properly designed and maintained.
When combined with weather forecasts and crop-specific guidance, these technologies can help farmers plan irrigation more effectively. The benefits vary according to soil conditions, crop type, local climate and the cost of installation.
Making efficient irrigation affordable for smaller farms will be important to expanding adoption. Access to financing, technical support and suitable maintenance services can help farmers use these systems more effectively over time.
Agriculture Is Creating a New Generation of Rural Businesses
Technology’s influence extends well beyond the field. India’s agricultural economy offers opportunities in machinery rentals, drone services, soil testing, food processing, cold storage, packaging and logistics.
Young entrepreneurs can build businesses that solve practical problems for farmers, from arranging equipment during peak cultivation periods to helping transport produce to processing units and buyers.
Food processing is particularly important because it can increase the value of agricultural produce before it reaches consumers. Better storage and cold-chain facilities can also help preserve perishable crops and reduce losses after harvest.
Farmer-producer organisations and cooperatives can strengthen these opportunities by helping cultivators purchase inputs collectively, share equipment, negotiate with buyers and access services that might otherwise be too expensive for individual farmers.
This broader approach creates the possibility of a more diversified rural economy—one in which livelihoods depend not only on growing crops but also on the businesses and services that support agriculture.
Closing the Gap Between Technology and the Small Farmer
Despite its promise, agricultural technology is not equally accessible everywhere. Small landholdings, limited internet connectivity, affordability concerns and gaps in digital literacy can slow adoption.
Farmers also need confidence that the tools they use are reliable and relevant to their circumstances. AI recommendations require dependable data, drones need trained operators, and digital marketplaces work best when supported by efficient transport and storage.
Addressing these challenges will require collaboration among government institutions, agricultural universities, technology companies, financial institutions and farmer organisations. Regional-language services, practical demonstrations, affordable equipment and accessible financing can help ensure that technological progress reaches small and marginal farmers as well as larger agricultural enterprises.
The objective should not be to replace traditional knowledge with machines, but to combine generations of farming experience with tools that improve decision-making and reduce avoidable risks.
The Future of Farming Lies in Better Returns for Farmers
India’s agricultural transformation will ultimately be judged by its impact on farmers’ livelihoods. Higher production matters, but so do lower costs, reduced crop losses, stronger bargaining power and access to dependable markets.
Artificial intelligence can improve access to information, drones can support efficient farm operations, digital platforms can connect producers with buyers, and smart irrigation can help conserve water. Meanwhile, rural enterprises in processing, storage and logistics can create additional employment and help retain more economic value within farming communities.
The next stage of progress will depend on making these solutions affordable, practical and widely accessible. Technology must serve the farmer’s needs, rather than becoming another expense that is difficult to recover.
The real promise of smart farming is not simply producing more food—it is building an agricultural economy in which farmers make better decisions, rural businesses thrive and a greater share of the value created by every harvest reaches the people who grow it.
9, Oct 2026
Harness Acquires Augment Code, Advancing the Autonomous SDLC from Idea to Production
Oct 09, 2026: Harness, the Autonomous SDLC PlatformTM company, today announced that it has acquired select Augment Code assets, including Cosmos and the Auggie CLI products, the Code Context Engine, and related technology. The team behind these products will join Harness, accelerating its work to make the entire software development lifecycle increasingly autonomous.
Cosmos will become Harness Cosmos Software Factory Agent, with a clear role: automate engineering work from idea to code. From there, Harness‘s existing agents for software delivery, security testing, runtime protection, and cost management take over, carrying the work into production and operations, creating a seamless agent to agent experience.
Connecting Augment’s Code Context Engine with Harness’s Software Delivery Knowledge Graph provides insights across the full SDLC — what’s being built, and what happens to it once it ships. Harness is bringing codebase understanding together with delivery context, so Harness Cosmos can make better-informed changes upfront, and Harness agents can use downstream findings to correct and verify them.
“AI’s impact on software will not be measured by how much code it generates, but by how much valuable software reaches customers,” said Jyoti Bansal, founder and CEO of Harness. “Augment Code built Cosmos to create a software factory for repeatable engineering work. With this acquisition, we are bringing code context together with delivery and production context to help agents make better changes from the start. When Harness downstream agents identify an issue while testing, securing, or deploying code, they send it back to Cosmos with the context to fix it.”
“We set out to bring AI to the entire software development lifecycle, starting with context-aware coding,” said Igor Ostrovsky, co-founder and CTO of Augment Code. “Joining Harness is the next step toward that vision. Together, we can make engineering work increasingly autonomous, with engineers stepping in only where judgment really matters. We’ve seen software factories transform how companies build software. Now, with Harness, that same transformation is within reach for every team already on the Harness platform — and every team getting started.”
Introducing the Harness Cosmos Software Factory Agent
Harness Cosmos takes engineering work from idea to merge-ready code. When a requirement is written, a ticket is assigned, or a bug is reported, a fleet of Cosmos agents plans the change, writes the code and tests, and opens a pull request. Each agent works in its own isolated VM and pulls in an engineer only where judgment is needed, like approving a design or making the final merge.
Cosmos agents run as a continuous loop through ticket, code, and review. When a reviewer comments or a check fails, an agent fixes the issue on the same pull request. Teams can fork prebuilt Experts like Project Builder, PR Author, Deep Reviewer, and PR Fixer, tune each one to their own codebase, and deploy it organization-wide.
Augment’s Code Context Engine keeps a live map of the codebase, so changes fit the code already there. Model routing matches each task to the right model, and built-in integrations connect to GitHub, Jira, and Slack. Shared memory carries lessons from each review into the next change, and versioning and budget controls let teams run autonomous coding across the entire engineering organization.
What leaves the factory is a reviewed pull request, ready for Harness agents to test, secure, and deploy.
Shared context from code to production
Harness’s Software Delivery Knowledge Graph connects delivery and operational information, including builds, deployments, infrastructure, security, and costs. Augment’s Code Context Engine brings that same specificity to the code itself.
Before a change is written, Harness Cosmos will pull together the delivery context that should shape it: test cases, security requirements, past incidents and their remediations. Once that change exists, Harness‘s downstream agents will use codebase context to reason about dependencies, risk, and what validation it needs. If something fails, the agents can loop until resolution.
Extending the Harness Autonomous SDLC Platform
Harness Cosmos joins the Harness platform, automating engineering work from idea to code. No matter how that code is written, the Harness platform already takes it the rest of the way:
- Software Delivery Agent moves changes safely to production
- Security Testing Agent finds and fixes risk before production
- Runtime Protection Agent protects applications, APIs, and AI in production
- Cost Management Agent controls and optimizes cloud and AI costs
The integration vision focuses on connecting Harness Cosmos workflows with the policies, permissions, and approvals that already govern the Harness platform, bringing the same discipline to creating a change that enterprises already expect when releasing one.
Availability
Harness Cosmos is now available. To learn more, read the announcement blog post, visit the website, or get started now.
9, Oct 2026
Partnership to Scale AI and Multi-Cloud Workloads Across Singapore, Australia and New Zealand
A partnership that enables centralized, observable, and scalable environments for AI and multi-cloud workloads across Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand
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Orange Business APAC and Aviatrix join forces in the Asia-Pac region to expand the partnership beyond Europe by combining strengths to help enterprises connect, secure, and manage their cloud infrastructure.
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This partnership leverages the connectivity, managed services, and cybersecurity expertise of Orange Business, and the cloud-native networking and security capabilities of Aviatrix.
Organizations within Asia Pacific namely Singapore, Australia, and New Zealand will soon benefit from the worldwide capabilities offered by Orange Business and Aviatrix following their collaboration in this region. This latest partnership sees the two companies delivering a joint value proposition that combines Orange Business’s global connectivity and managed services with Aviatrix’s cloud-native networking and security expertise, beginning with the three key markets above.
The expansion further builds on the global partnership that Orange Business and Aviatrix announced earlier this year. Additionally, Aviatrix will also grant Orange Business first right of refusal for opportunities in China, Hong Kong, India, Malaysia, South Korea, and Taiwan.
Orange Business is a global operator, digital solutions integrator and platform player and the enterprise division of the Orange Group, with more than 20 years of presence across Asia-Pacific. Aviatrix, founded in 2014, delivers the only secure networking architecture built specifically for the cloud, providing centralized security and visibility across every cloud environment from a single platform.
In an increasingly AI-based landscape where organizations are drawn to innovate faster, scale more efficiently, and deliver new services to customers, AI workloads also expand the attack surface and increase the complexity of cloud networking. AI environments span multiple clouds, regions, containers, Kubernetes clusters, and AI agents. According to a study on 2026 global threat landscape (source: CrowdStrike 2026 Global Threat Report: Evasive Adversary Wields AI), a reported 82% of detections are now malware-free—adversaries use valid credentials and trusted identity flows to move through authorized pathways, bypassing traditional detection entirely. This is why organizations need secure, high-performance connectivity with consistent visibility, centralized governance, and policy enforcement that holds on whether a compromise has been detected.
Orange Business and Aviatrix address this challenge by providing a secure, scalable foundation for multi-cloud and AI workloads:
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Securing distributed AI environments: Aviatrix secures the network traffic connecting AI data sources, models, and applications across multi-cloud environments. Built-in containment ensures that security policies hold as to whether a breach has been detected, with high-performance encryption at up to 100 Gbps cloud-to-cloud and up to 1 Tbps data-center-to-cloud.
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Simplifying multi-cloud networking: A centralized, software-defined platform for managing, monitoring, and securing cloud connectivity, thereby replacing fragmented, cloud-by-cloud approaches.
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Visibility and enforcement for AI workloads: See how AI applications communicate across clouds, identify risks, and enforce policy on AI-to-AI and AI-to-data connections—without adding architectural complexity.
Additionally, the partnership seeks to benefit organizations in different areas. Firstly, organizations can expect to reduce the total cost of ownership by optimizing network usage and avoiding unnecessary costs. Real-time visibility into cloud resources and consumption supports more accurate financial planning through efficient traffic management and Aviatrix’s cloud-native capabilities that support real-time visibility into cloud resources and consumption.
Secondly, the joint proposition offers secure connectivity within the cloud and to the cloud. This is achieved through the Orange Business Evolution Platform – a proven, high-performance network infrastructure that can integrate AI workloads with existing offices, data centers, SD-WAN, and security environments. Also, key to note: the Orange Evolution Platform infrastructure hosts Aviatrix in over 40 locations globally that allows Aviatrix to be deployed without additional hardware complexity, and with the flexible advantage of monthly billing option that supports different commercial and operating models, thereby easing an organization’s process in connecting and managing their cloud environments.
Finally, the partnership also extends traffic visibility and policy enforcement across connected SD-WAN, LAN, and cloud networking environments as a standard managed service – helping organizations see what their workloads are doing, enforce consistent policy, and improve resilience across multi-cloud connectivity. Orange Business and Aviatrix support the full cloud networking lifecycle – from design and deployment through operation and optimization. Organizations can thus choose from self-service, co-managed, or fully managed operating models based on their business needs.
9, Oct 2026
Odisha Approves Additional INR 100.83 Crore for Puri’s ABADHA Development Projects
Puri, Oct 9 (UDN): The Odisha government has approved an additional ₹100.83 crore for infrastructure and heritage development projects in Puri under the Augmentation of Basic Amenities and Development of Heritage and Architecture (ABADHA) scheme, taking the total project cost to ₹658.03 crore from the earlier ₹557.19 crore.
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Chief Minister Mohan Charan Majhi sanctioned the enhanced allocation to support ongoing works aimed at improving facilities in the pilgrim town, with major components including the Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Centre (JBPC), the proposed Market Complex, Shree Setu and the extension of the Musa River project.
2,000-Seat Hall Planned at Pilgrim Centre
A significant portion of the revised budget will address the expanded construction requirements at the Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Centre. A modern multi-purpose hall with seating for around 2,000 people is planned on the centre’s fifth floor.
The proposed facility is expected to provide additional space for large spiritual, cultural and other organised gatherings, strengthening the centre’s role in accommodating activities associated with Puri’s religious and cultural life.
The additional funding will also meet other project-related requirements arising from the expanded scope of construction.
Infrastructure Push for Pilgrim City
The revised allocation will support several infrastructure initiatives intended to improve amenities and facilitate movement and access in Puri, one of Odisha’s most important religious destinations.
Projects covered under the funding enhancement include the Market Complex, Shree Setu and the Musa River project extension, alongside development work at the Jagannath Ballav Pilgrim Centre.
The ABADHA scheme is designed to strengthen basic amenities while preserving and enhancing the heritage character of Puri. The latest financial revision is aimed at ensuring that ongoing projects can meet their expanded requirements.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Puri’s Development
Chief Minister Majhi reiterated the state government’s commitment to providing the resources needed for the development of Puri, emphasising that funding would not be allowed to become a constraint for projects associated with the sacred town.
The additional allocation reflects the government’s focus on improving infrastructure for pilgrims and visitors while advancing Puri’s development as a major heritage and spiritual destination.
With the total project outlay now standing at ₹658.03 crore, the revised funding is expected to support the expanded scope of work across key development sites. The overall impact will depend on the progress and timely completion of the respective projects.
