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PingCAP Unveils Major TiDB Enhancements for Global Scale and AI-Driven Applications

Bengaluru, India, April 25, 2025—Today PingCAP announced a series of product updates that expand its global reach and make it easier for businesses to scale with TiDB. These updates extend the company’s multi-cloud capabilities and strengthen support for AI-driven applications.

TiDB is a unified database platform for transactions, real-time analytics and AI applications. It combines the scalability and performance of NoSQL systems with the reliability and consistency of a transactional database, making it an ideal foundation for hyperscale SaaS companies. Leading innovators such as Pinterest, Plaid and Bolt rely on TiDB to support their growth.

This release marks PingCAP’s most advanced TiDB update to date, delivering new AI features and expanded multi-cloud options.

Key features include:

AI-Ready SQL: TiDB 8.5 includes built-in support for vector search and full-text search, enabling organizations to power AI-driven applications such as Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG). Its unified architecture allows teams to run transactional processing, real-time analytics and AI workloads on a single platform, eliminating the need for complex ETL pipelines and separate databases.

Multi-Cloud Freedom & Flexibility: TiDB’s Cloud Dedicated option now supports Microsoft Azure, alongside AWS and Google Cloud. Support for Alibaba Cloud International is scheduled for later this year. TiDB 8.5 also introduces GA support for global indexes on partitioned tables and enhanced cross-region replication—improving availability, performance and resilience across geographies. These features give customers the flexibility to deploy anywhere, avoid vendor lock-in and ensure global availability.

Beyond its headline features, TiDB 8.5 delivers key performance and reliability improvements, such as parallel query execution and enhanced foreign key support.

TiDB isn’t just for hyperscale enterprises. TiDB Serverless now delivers 99.99% availability—up from 99.9% in previous versions—along with multi-tenancy and effortless scalability. This upgrade ensures SaaS innovators can run mission-critical workloads without worrying about database limits. For customers who require dedicated environments, TiDB Cloud Dedicated continues to offer 99.99% availability, with the added control and isolation of a private deployment.

“TiDB is the master of scale for fast-growing SaaS businesses,” said TiDB CEO Max Liu. “No matter how large you are, who your customers are or where you operate, TiDB has a solution that can handle any size workload — now and in the future. There’s no point running one database for AI, another for business analytics, another for transactions. That’s just adding needless complexity and expense. TiDB can do it all. And it can do it better, at lower cost.”

Inflexion Group Partners with AI and Beyond to Boost AI Literacy for ABM Professionals

National, 25 April 2025: Inflexion Group is pleased to announce an exciting strategic partnership with AI&Beyond, a pioneering AI literacy start-up co-founded by technology veteran Jaspreet Bindra and AI & cybersecurity expert Anuj Magazine. This partnership aims to deliver specialised AI literacy training, focusing particularly on generative AI, to account-based marketing (ABM) practitioners across Inflexion Group’s global client base.

As artificial intelligence continues to dramatically reshape the business landscape, ABM professionals increasingly need to confidently and ethically incorporate AI tools into their work. Through this dynamic collaboration, Inflexion Group and AI&Beyond will jointly deliver targeted training programmes, including the acclaimed Generative AI Bootcamp, Ethics Bootcamp, and AI Fluency workshops, specifically tailored to meet the needs of ABM teams.

Delivered as part of Inflexion’s ABM Academy^TM, the innovative AI in ABM Bootcamp is designed to equip marketing professionals with practical AI skills that directly enhance their daily effectiveness, strategic insight, and creative outputs. Delivered virtually across two engaging two-hour sessions plus guided self-study, the bootcamp offers hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI tools integrated seamlessly within Inflexion Group’s proven ABM framework.

By the end of this class, participants will be able to:

• Summarise the foundational skills that are the building blocks of AI proficiency.
• Define how to navigate the AI landscape safely and ethically.
• Describe how to integrate AI seamlessly into key ABM workflows.
• Apply AI tools in real-world situations through the ABM process.

Bev Burgess, CEO and Co-founder of Inflexion Group, highlights the strategic importance of the partnership:

“Our collaboration with AI&Beyond ensures that our clients — and our own team — gain essential AI competencies that align with our commitment to innovation and ethical practice. We’re dedicated to helping marketing professionals use AI confidently and responsibly, significantly improving the impact of their ABM programmes.”

Jaspreet Bindra, Co-founder of AI&Beyond, emphasised:

“At AI&Beyond, we believe that AI is no longer a distant future — it is a reality that is transforming the way we work, think, and create. AI literacy should be as fundamental as reading, writing, and arithmetic, especially in industries undergoing rapid AI-driven transformations. AI literacy is no longer optional; it is essential, particularly in areas like ABM where precision, creativity, and personalised engagement are crucial. We are thrilled to partner with Inflexion Group to help marketing professionals harness AI’s full potential, responsibly and effectively.”

This partnership underscores Inflexion Group’s vision of proactively supporting clients in navigating rapid technological advancements, emphasising practical and ethical applications of AI to drive measurable business success.

CrowdStrike Partners with Wipro to Revolutionize Global Security with Falcon SIEM

CrowdStrike announced a strategic partnership with Wipro Limited, a leading technology services and consulting company, to deliver next-generation security operations powered by CrowdStrike Falcon® Next-Gen SIEM.

The collaboration will augment Wipro’s CyberShield platform with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM to modernize security operations, reduce complexity and stop breaches with AI-powered threat detection and response. With CrowdStrike first-party data natively inside the Falcon platform, Wipro is able to deliver faster time to value, lower TCO and improved cybersecurity outcomes.

“Innovative partners like Wipro selecting Falcon Next-Gen SIEM to power their managed services practices underscores CrowdStrike’s competitive advantages over both legacy and modern alternatives,” said Daniel Bernard, chief business officer, CrowdStrike. “Together we’re redefining security operations, combining AI-driven security analytics with world-class expertise to scale machine-speed threat detection and response across the enterprise.”

CrowdStrike and Wipro’s partnership offers global organizations access to advanced technology and expert services, enabling them to effectively prevent sophisticated threats and address the increasing cybersecurity skills gap. SIEM remains the cornerstone of security operations, yet outdated solutions, burdened by slow data ingestion, limited retention, complex workflows, delayed searches and high costs, hinder modernization. Falcon Next-Gen SIEM transforms security operations by combining the native Falcon platform and third-party data with industry-leading AI and workflow automation, delivering lightning-fast threat detection and response while dramatically reducing operational complexity and costs. By leveraging Wipro CyberTransform Advisory solutions and AI-supported managed services, organizations can benefit from enhanced cybersecurity capabilities. This collaboration increases business agility and secures the modern enterprise by combining the knowledge of expert cybersecurity professionals and strategic industry partners.

“Today’s evolving threat landscape requires security solutions that are not just fast and scalable but purpose-built for modern cyber defenses,” said Tony Buffomante, senior vice president & global head – Cybersecurity & Risk Services, Wipro Limited. “Migrating our MSSP customer base to CrowdStrike’s next-gen SIEM allows us to accelerate the shift from outdated, complex SIEMs to a modern, AI-powered SOC. Our deep expertise in seamless migrations ensures that customers can quickly unlock the full potential of enhanced automation, real-time threat detection and a streamlined SOC as they improve security outcomes and reduce operational burdens.”

Key Benefits of Wipro’s MSSP Platform Powered by Falcon Next-Gen SIEM:

Enterprises are able to cost-effectively enhance cyber resilience and secure operations across clouds, networks, perimeters, endpoints, identities, data and apps through:

• Real-time threat detection and response – Identify threats before they impact the organization and reduce response time through GenAI-powered automated SOC services and security processes.
• Lower total cost of ownership (TCO) and greater efficiency – Eliminates costly data ingestion and retention while reducing manual workloads.
• Seamless scalability with a cloud-native architecture – Falcon Next-Gen SIEM’s index-free design ensures high-speed performance at petabyte scale, without the cost and complexity of traditional SIEMs.
• Continuous 24×7 security operations – Wipro’s global Cyber Defense Centers provide always-on monitoring, advanced threat intelligence and tailored incident response.
• Enhanced analyst productivity and operational efficiency – AI and automation streamline security workflows, reduce alert fatigue and enable faster, more accurate investigations.

Ascendion Acquires UXReactor to Boost AI-Powered Experience Transformation

Mumbai, April 24, 2025 – Ascendion, a leading provider of AI-powered software engineering services, today announced its acquisition of UXReactor, an award-winning user experience (UX) strategy and design firm. With this strategic move, Ascendion force-multiplies its engineering capabilities, further enabling its customers to launch human-centered digital experiences that accelerate business outcomes and drive market advantage.

The acquisition of UXReactor marks a significant next step in Ascendion’s strategic investments for growth. Over the past two years, Ascendion has acquired Nitor Infotech to strengthen software product engineering, launched four global AI Studios, and created a new Latin America headquarters in Mexico.

This acquisition enhances Ascendion’s ability to create value across user-experience strategy, product experience design, UX research, platform experience design, and end-to-end digital innovation—all seamlessly integrated with AI-powered software engineering.

Founded in 2015 and headquartered in Pleasanton, California, UXReactor specializes in experience innovation with experts across the US, Asia, and South America. They help organizations of all sizes, from startups to Fortune 500 enterprises, drive growth and elevate performance.

“This relationship strengthens Ascendion’s ability to create long-lasting, high-value impact for clients, and reflects a focused commitment to advancing AI-powered software engineering,” says Karthik Krishnamurthy, CEO, Ascendion. “Combined with the power of our ASCENDION AVA+ platform and talented engineers, UXReactor will help our clients design, build, and scale innovative experiences faster and with greater impact, all to the power of AI.”

This acquisition is the next step in a long-term partnership. UXReactor has been working with Ascendion since 2024, and this collaboration is already driving client impact:

• Accelerating Strategy: In Silicon Valley, UXReactor and Ascendion co-led a user-centric strategy and design conceptualization for a leading software company, with the potential to capture another billion-dollar market. Engineering has now been significantly accelerated under the leadership of Ascendion’s Product Engineering teams.
• Engineering a Seamless Ecosystem: At a large fintech company, UXReactor partnered with Ascendion to align engineering priorities with user needs through multi-stakeholder strategy workshops and design. This resulted in 40% faster execution through streamlined workflows and improved navigation design.
• Competitive Differentiation: For a large UK bank, the combined Ascendion and UXReactor transformation playbook is helping inform and differentiate a large-scale digital transformation initiative for millions of users.

Shaping the Future of Experience Transformation in the Era of AI

As software and AI become deeply embedded in every aspect of life and business, differentiated, human-centered experiences are more critical than ever. UXReactor’s proven methodologies, global design talent, and upstream strategy expertise — combined with Ascendion’s engineering excellence and ASCENDION AVA+ platform — create a distinctive new value proposition for clients. The company also brings an innovative Experience Studio, located in Silicon Valley, to facilitate user-experience design workshops related to software products and digital consumer experiences.

“Exceptional digital experiences begin long before a single line of code is written. AI-powered software is bringing a paradigm shift to various industries and experiences are now expected to be more seamlessly integrated for everyone. As a part of Ascendion, UXReactor will guide clients through this shift by delivering on critical experience strategy and design challenges — and then bring new ideas to life to create extraordinary value,” shares Satyam Kantamneni, CEO, UXReactor. “The future of experience innovation is here — and we’re thrilled to be part of it.”  

Kärcher India Unveils Advanced Cleaning Tech at BUILD INTEC 2025 Coimbatore

India, April 24, 2025 – Kärcher India, a global leader in innovative cleaning technology, successfully participated in the 14th Edition of BUILD INTEC 2025, held from April 18th to 21st at the CODISSIA Trade Fair Complex in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu.

BUILD INTEC, one of South India’s largest and most prestigious expos, brought together industry leaders from the construction, architecture, and engineering sectors, making it an ideal platform for Kärcher to display its advanced cleaning solutions tailored for the construction and infrastructure industries.

At the event, Kärcher showcased a range of high-performance cleaning machines designed to meet the robust demands of construction and industrial environments. Visitors had the opportunity to experience first-hand the efficiency and innovation behind products such as:

– HD 5/12 C – Compact high-pressure cleaner 

– HD 6/15-4M Classic – Powerful mid-range cold water high-pressure cleaner 

– BR 30/4 C – Lightweight scrubber drier for small spaces 

– BD 43/40 C – Versatile walk-behind scrubber drier 

– KM 70/20 C – Manual sweeper for quick clean-ups 

– NT 40/1 Ap – Professional wet and dry vacuum cleaner 

– Puzzi 10/1 – Spray extraction cleaner for deep carpet cleaning

Kärcher’s booth attracted engineers, architects, builders, and developers interested in smart, sustainable, and time-efficient cleaning solutions that support productivity and hygiene on construction sites.

Kärcher’s participation emphasized its commitment to supporting India’s infrastructure growth with high-efficiency cleaning innovations. As the construction industry continues to expand, Kärcher remains at the forefront, offering tailored solutions that deliver performance, reliability, and environmental responsibility.

A new chapter unfolds: Sushant S Mohan to lead IndiaDotcom Digital’s Editorial and Business Growth

In a significant leadership development, IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited (formerly Zee Digital) – the digital arm of the ‘ZMCL’ group – has announced the appointment of Sushant S Mohan as Chief Editor and Business Manager of Zee’s Digital Business. With a strong background in digital innovation, revenue strategy, and editorial leadership, Sushant brings a wealth of experience to this dual role that combines editorial excellence with business expansion.

In his new position, Sushant will oversee the editorial direction and content strategy across all digital platforms, while also driving business growth, innovation, and digital transformation. His role will be pivotal in reinforcing IndiaDotcom Digital’s position as a leading force in the Indian digital media ecosystem.

A veteran of the digital space since 2008, Sushant has consistently delivered cutting-edge solutions and revenue models across multiple media platforms. Prior to this, he served as the Chief Executive Officer at DNA – Daily News & Analysis, where he successfully led the organization’s digital-first transformation. He has also served in key editorial capacities at Zee Media Corporation Limited, Opera News, News18, BBC, Fever 104, Red FM, All India Radio and DD Prasar Bharti, shaping content strategies and building impactful teams.

Sharing his thoughts on the new role, Mr. Sushant S Mohan, Chief Editor and Business Manager, IDPL said, “Stepping into this new role at IndiaDotcom Digital marks a defining move in my professional journey. It’s both a privilege and an exciting challenge to lead one of India’s most influential digital news platforms at a time of such dynamic change. I look forward to not only shaping impactful journalism but also accelerating our digital growth with fresh energy, innovation, and a sharp focus on our audiences. This is a significant stride forward—for me and for the brand.”

Mr. Karan Abhishek Singh, CEO of Zee Media Corporation Limited (ZMCL), said: “Sushant brings a rare blend of editorial acumen and business insights to the table. His proven track record in leading digital transformations and monetisation strategies will be instrumental as IndiaDotcom Digital enters a new phase of growth. We are confident that under his leadership, our digital platforms will continue to evolve as credible, relevant, and future-ready news destinations.”

IndiaDotcom Digital Private Limited continues to strengthen its leadership team as part of its vision to become the most innovative and impactful digital media platform in India, offering quality journalism and enriching experiences to millions of users.

Deloitte India announces a Near Zero Cost Migration programme with SAP and AWS to drive business transformation and innovation for Indian customers

17 April 2025: Deloitte India, in collaboration with SAP and Amazon Web Services (AWS), has announced the Near Zero Cost Migration programme, a joint initiative designed to help SAP’s existing ERP customers accelerate their transition to the AI-powered RISE with SAP S/4HANA Cloud. This programme will fast-track and simplify the migration process, providing businesses with access to the enhanced capabilities and benefits of SAP Cloud ERP, a sustainable and high-performance infrastructure.

The programme enables organisations to transform their ERP while minimising upfront costs. It is a unique opportunity that helps businesses achieve a shorter time to value and provide a smooth transition while utilising cost-efficient and combined resources from Deloitte, SAP and AWS.

The Near Zero Cost programme seeks to streamline the migration by using Deloitte’s extensive industry expertise and framework. This includes a suite of AI-driven tools and accelerators, such as MigrateX, which automates key aspects of the migration process, including Assessment, SAP Note Analysis, CVI Deduplication and Testing. Together with AWS’ SAP cloud experience and end-to-end security that delivers high availability and provides disaster recovery with zero data loss option, customers will experience unified migration support that is resilient and efficient.

Anand Rajagopalan, Partner and SAP Offerings Leader, Deloitte South Asia, said, “Enterprise modernisation must be a structured, efficient and value-driven process. By aligning IT transformation with business objectives, this initiative allows enterprises to navigate migration challenges with minimal disruption. The combined expertise of Deloitte, SAP and AWS ensures organisations can move to cloud ERP seamlessly while optimising operations and improving scalability, agility and innovation potential.

Vinay Prabhakar, Deloitte South Asia Sales and Alliance Leader, said, “Collaboration is at the heart of business transformation. Through this alliance with SAP and AWS, we are providing enterprises with an opportunity to simplify migration, eliminate cost barriers and accelerate innovation. Cloud transformation is no longer an option but a necessity, and this initiative ensures organisations can move forward with confidence, agility and long-term resilience.”

Nitish Agrawal, Chief Partner Officer, SAP Indian Subcontinent, said, “We are enabling customers to accelerate their digital journeys by harnessing the full potential of cloud technology to innovate faster, operate more efficiently and achieve their long-term strategic goals. Together, we are transforming IT landscapes making organisations future-proof their operations to create lasting value in a rapidly evolving digital economy.”

Praveen Sridhar, Head of Partner Business, AWS India and South Asia, said, “The Near Zero Cost Migration programme offers organisations a streamlined pathway to modernise their SAP environment while using AWS Cloud infrastructure and Deloitte’s industry-leading expertise. Our collaboration with Deloitte and SAP will deliver a unified, automated approach that accelerates organisations’ digital transformation while ensuring sustained operational excellence.”

Deloitte’s Near Zero Cost Migration programme is an exclusive offer available in India until July 2025. Participating enterprises will gain access to structured guidance, proven recommendations, security principles and enhanced support at every step to ensure seamless transformation.

NPST Q3 FY25 Revenue at Rs. 23.23 Crore, Focuses on Long-Term Growth

Mumbai, India, [18th February 2025] – Network People Services Technology Ltd. (NSE: NPST), a leading fintech company, providing digital banking and payments technology solutions, today announced its financial results for the third quarter of fiscal year 2025, highlighting strong year-on-year growth in revenue for the first nine months of the year. The company posted a 78.53% increase in nine-month revenue, reaffirming its long-term growth strategy.

Consolidated Performance Highlights 9M and Q3 FY 2025

NPST’s nine-month revenue reached ₹152.46 crore, up from ₹85.40 crore in the same period last year. The growth reflects NPST’s continued investment in expanding its core payment platform and venturing into new verticals such as Offline Payments (QR and SoundBox), RegTech, and Instant Credit on UPI as a part of its strategy to strengthen and diversify its portfolio.

The net profit for the period surged to ₹38.91 crore, a significant increase from ₹16.69 crore in FY 2024, a 133.08% increase

The EBITDA for the nine months stood at ₹55.71 crore, compared to INR ₹28.40 crore in the same period last year, an increase of 96.2%.

For the quarter ending December 2024, NPST posted revenue of ₹23.23 crore, compared to ₹32.08 crore in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. The company maintained a positive EBITDA of ₹8.21 crore and a net profit (PAT) of ₹5.14 crore, driven by effective cost management and strong operational efficiency.

Deepak Chand Thakur, Co-Founder and CEO of NPST, said, “NPST’s Q3 performance highlights the impact of our strategic investments. While these have affected short-term revenue, they have reinforced our long-term foundation. Our nine-month results demonstrate solid growth, and our continued focus on high-potential areas like Offline Payments, RegTech and Instant Credit on UPI will position us for sustained expansion, providing a competitive advantage in the evolving fintech landscape.”

Commenting on the company’s financial performance, Ashish Aggarwal, Co-Founder and Joint Managing Director of NPST, said, “NPST’s consolidated nine-month performance remains resilient, driven by financial discipline, operational efficiency, and strategic investments in product expansion. These investments are key to deepening customer relationships, securing a stronger foothold in the fintech sector, and driving sustained value creation for our stakeholders.”

Other Business Highlights

• Launched Instant Credit on UPI: NPST launched a UPI Instant Credit Line for one of India’s largest banks, marking an entry into embedded lending.
• RegTech Pilot: The company successfully piloted an AI-driven Risk Intelligence Decisioning Platform to counter fraud and enhance the security of payment ecosystems for acquirers
• Offline Payments: Secured incremental orders for Qynx (QR and SoundBox) and expanded its customer base for the product.
• Strategic Partnership: NPST partnered with a leading payments bank to optimize payout services and improve transaction flows.
• Industry Recognition: The company was awarded ‘Company of the Year 2024’ by Frost & Sullivan for its innovations in payments technology.

Garuda Aerospace & HFCL Partner to Advance AI in UAVs

Bengaluru, February 17, 2025: Garuda Aerospace, India’s leading drone startup, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Himachal Futuristic Communications Limited (HFCL) at Aero India 2025. This collaboration combines HFCL’s expertise in advanced payload systems with Garuda Aerospace’s leadership in UAV manufacturing and deployment, marking a significant step in strengthening India’s UAV ecosystem.

The partnership between Garuda Aerospace and HFCL will drive innovation across critical sectors, including defense, agriculture, surveillance, industrial inspection, disaster response, and logistics. HFCL will focus on designing advanced payloads such as EO/IR sensors, LiDAR, and AI-driven communication systems, while Garuda Aerospace will integrate these technologies into its UAV platforms, ensuring seamless deployment for both commercial and defense applications.

Under this MOU, drones will be equipped with AI capabilities to support various applications, including disaster management with thermal imaging drones for search, rescue, and damage assessment. Industrial inspections through high-resolution cameras and 5G-enabled drone networks for smart city surveillance will also be tapped. Additionally, AI-powered cargo drones will optimize logistics and urban mobility. Real-time monitoring and analytics for the Namo Drone Didi and Viksit Bharat initiatives will also support farmers. The partnership will further involve joint research in AI, machine learning, and sensor fusion technologies, driving the development of next-gen UAV systems with extended flight times, autonomy, and swarm capabilities. This strategic alliance strengthens India’s self-reliance in UAV technology, aligns with the “Aatmanirbhar Bharat” initiative, and positions both companies to drive global market expansion through indigenous manufacturing and innovation.

Agnishwar Jayaprakash, Founder & CEO, Garuda Aerospace, said “At Garuda Aerospace, we’re building a foundation for next-generation drones that will strengthen UAV technology. This collaboration gives Garuda a significant competitive advantage, enabling us to offer our customers the most advanced drone solutions available. The integration of high-performance payload technology for our drones will benefit various sectors, reducing our reliance on foreign suppliers and boosting our ‘Make in India’ initiative.”

Mr Sampathkumaran S T, Executive President (Defence Business), HFCL said “The partnership with Garuda Aerospace represents a powerful synergy. HFCL is committed to driving technological innovation across sectors. By combining our technological strengths, we are together building a future where drones are integral to national security, economic growth, and humanitarian efforts. We’re proud to be part of this ‘Make in India’ initiative and excited to see the impact of our joint efforts on a global scale.”

The partnership promises to accelerate large-scale drone deployment, boosting indigenous manufacturing and creating opportunities for global market expansion. By driving innovation in UAV technology, Garuda Aerospace, and HFCL are poised to lead India’s journey toward self-reliance in advanced defense and technology solutions.