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NSBT and Findability Sciences Launch Integrated AI Lab in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar

India – July 24, 2025: Nath School of Business & Technology (NSBT), a social initiative of Shri N. Kagliwal and part of MGM University, has joined hands with global AI leader Findability Sciences to establish a cutting-edge AI Lab in Chhatrapati Sambhaji Nagar, extending their existing partnership. Findability Sciences also has a similar long standing partnership existing with Worcester institute, USA and NSBT finds itself fortunate to treat this path here.

This initiative does not treat industry and academia as separate silos — rather, it dissolves the boundaries. At NSBT, we believe that education and enterprise must not merely collaborate but interweave. This AI Lab will be a shared space where students, faculty, and professionals build, think, and solve together.

Students enrolled in the BCA (Artificial Intelligence & Data Science) program will gain hands-on exposure to generative AI, machine learning, and natural language processing (NLP). Through direct engagement with enterprise-grade platforms (such as Findability’s Agentic AI), global mentorship, and real-world projects, students will develop both technical competence and industry fluency.

Anand Mahurkar, Founder & CEO, Findability Sciences, “At Findability Sciences, our journey in Shambajinagar has always been anchored in talent, not location. Collaborating with NSBT, we’re bringing world-class AI infrastructure and mentorship right here—to create an ecosystem where students solve real problems, contribute to global innovation, and uplift their own communities.”

A hallmark of the initiative is the Graduate Qualifying Project (GQP) — a capstone experience where every final-year student tackles a real-world challenge co-mentored by NSBT faculty and Findability engineers. These aren’t academic case studies, but working AI solutions — giving graduates an immediate edge in careers and entrepreneurship.

“Quality tech education, jobs, and innovation can emerge from small towns, not just big tech hubs,” said Harsh Vardhan Jajoo, Director of NSBT.

This initiative positions Sambhaji Nagar as an emerging AI innovation hub, empowers local talent with global tools, and pioneers a future where learning and innovation thrive in the same ecosystem.

Panasonic Launches MINAS E7 Servo Motors to Boost Industrial Automation in India

New Delhi, 23rd July 2025: Panasonic Industry division, a business unit of Panasonic Life Solutions India (PLSIND) a leading diversified technology company, has announced the launch of its new-generation servo system — the MINAS E7 series. Built upon Panasonic’s acclaimed A7 core algorithm platform, the MINAS E7 series delivers fast, intelligent, and compact automation performance tailored to the evolving needs of Indian original equipment manufacturers (OEMs).

Narayan Kumar, Divisional Director, Panasonic Industry, PLSIND, said, “At Panasonic, we continuously strive to make automation smarter, faster, and more user-friendly for Indian OEMs. With the MINAS E7, we’ve built a servo system that significantly reduces installation space, ensures ultra-fast auto-tuning, and improves motion accuracy — all while being more intuitive and accessible. This aligns with our commitment to supporting Indian industries in their pursuit of digital manufacturing transformation.”

MINAS E7 Servo Motor Series Features

The MINAS E7 servo system is engineered for high responsiveness, compactness, and ease of use. Inheriting Panasonic’s upgraded A7 core control algorithm, it enables automatic parameter optimization in just one minute, allowing for rapid and stable operation across diverse industrial applications. With a high-speed response frequency of 3.0 kHz, a maximum rotation speed of 6000 revolutions per minute, and a 20-bit encoder resolution, the E7 delivers precise and efficient motion control. Its compact design is up to 27% smaller than previous models in the same class (specifically the 400W driver), making it ideal for installations in space-constrained environments. Additionally, the system is supported by Panaterm 7, a powerful software that facilitates multi-axis debugging and real-time monitoring of up to 32 axes, further enhancing operational flexibility and efficiency. With its TUNINGLESS one-minute auto-debugging function, the driver quickly understands device characteristics and adapts control parameters, accordingly, significantly reducing time spent on manual tuning and enhancing equipment stability.

Versatile Applications and Use Cases

The MINAS E7 servo system is well-suited for a wide range of industrial automation applications, making it a versatile solution for modern manufacturing environments. It is ideal for use in packaging machines, material handling systems, printing equipment, semiconductor manufacturing equipment, as well as testing and inspection machinery. Its strong adaptability, coupled with support for multiple communication protocols, ensures seamless integration with production line equipment and enterprise-level systems such as MES, SCADA, and ERP. This flexibility makes the MINAS E7 an optimal choice for manufacturers seeking to enhance efficiency and connectivity across diverse automation architectures.

Panasonic Industry division is driving innovation through consulting, designing, and supplying a wide range of technologies and systems to various industries, including automotive, e-mobility, telecom, factory automation, infrastructure, manufacturing & logistics, and HVAC. Panasonic Industry division supports 3000+ businesses in India from five locations situated in Gurgaon, Bangalore, Pune, Mumbai, and Chennai.

Armstrong Asia Boosts Efficiency in Asia with Zebra Technologies’ Warehousing Solutions

New Delhi, India – July 23, 2025 – Zebra Technologies Corporation (NASDAQ: ZBRA), a global leader in digitizing and automating frontline workflows, today announced that Armstrong Industrial Corporation (Armstrong Asia) has integrated Zebra solutions to enhance warehouse and shopfloor operations in Malaysia and Thailand.

Armstrong is Asia’s leading manufacturer of flexible material solutions with 16 factories across seven countries. Founded and headquartered in Singapore since 1974, Armstrong combines superior engineering solutioning with a proprietary database of over 6000 materials and 13 precision engineering process technologies. Its strong commitment to quality and innovation has made it a leader in Noise, Vibration, Heat & Safety Management Solutions. With its strategic presence, a global network, and one-stop integrated capabilities, Armstrong delivers innovation and quality across diverse industries like automotive, consumer electronics, medical, hard disk drive and industrial manufacturing.

To enhance its ERP system and replace manual processes related to labor tracking and inventory management, Armstrong Asia is using Zebra’s ET40 enterprise tablets, MC33 mobile computers, ZT411 industrial printers, and Zebra OneCare support.

“Zebra Technologies has better equipped our team members to optimize production tracking and warehouse operations,” said Eugene Ong, Executive Director, Armstrong Asia. “These solutions enable real-time data collection, improve asset visibility, and enhance connected frontline productivity.”

The project was executed with RGtech Simat Co., Ltd, a Zebra Reseller in Thailand, and Premier Solution Partner Grand-Flo Spritvest Sdn Bhd and ISV partner Phitomas Sdn Bhd in Malaysia, ensuring a seamless transition.

“Our work with Armstrong Asia underscores our commitment to providing solutions to enhance efficiency and accuracy in industrial environments,” said Christanto Suryadarma, Sales Vice President, Southeast Asia (SEA), South Korea, and Channel APJeC, Zebra Technologies. “We are excited to support the team’s delivery of operational excellence and explore further innovations like machine vision for future development.”

KEY TAKEAWAYS

Armstrong Asia selected Zebra to enhance its warehouse and shopfloor productivity.
Zebra’s solutions boost data accuracy and operational efficiency.
Local partnerships ensure smooth integration and improved production management.

NueGo Equip its Coach Captains with Skills and Technology to Drive India’s Green Mobility Movement

New Delhi, July 22, 2025: As the world shifts toward electric vehicles (EVs), the success of this transition hinges not just on technology—but on the people behind the wheel. NueGo, the intercity electric bus brand by GreenCell Mobility, is tackling this challenge head-on with its EV-Centric Driver Training Program, designed to equip its coach-captains with the expertise needed to navigate the unique demands of electric mobility. As India’s largest premium intercity electric bus service, NueGo places a strong emphasis on sustainability, safety, and customer experience.

NueGo has rolled out a robust, future-ready training program that prioritizes safety, guests’ comfort, and professional development. Tailored to the nuances of electric buses, the program is fast emerging as a benchmark in the mobility sector. To date, over 3,000 Coach Captains and 400 Coach Hosts have successfully completed the intensive training—underscoring NueGo’s commitment to upskilling talent and enhancing travel experiences. At the heart of this initiative is a comprehensive one-week onboarding curriculum for all new Coach Captains (drivers) and Coach Hosts (onboard staff). The program includes classroom instruction, simulator-based learning, and real-route driving practice—ensuring recruits are road-ready and customer-focused from day one.

The Training Curriculum of NueGo comprises of 11 specialized modules, including 8 Defensive Driving Techniques (DDT) and 3 Customer Experience and Vehicle Familiarization modules. From mastering regenerative braking and battery-efficient driving techniques to understanding charging infrastructure protocols, the training ensures coach captains are fluent in the language of sustainable transport. Beyond technical know-how, the program emphasizes safety standards for high-voltage systems and customer engagement, transforming coach captains into ambassadors of the EV movement.

Training is conducted by in-house experts stationed at every NueGo depots located in Delhi, Indore, Hyderabad, Bengaluru, and Chennai. Importantly, this isn’t a one-time exercise—refresher training is mandatory every three months, including hands-on assessments in blind spot awareness, L-shape reversing, and parallel parking. This training program offers a new blueprint for workforce readiness in green transport—proving that the shift to electric mobility must be matched by human-centric upskilling, operational safety, and eco-conscious strategy.

Cohesity Gaia Integrates with Microsoft 365 Copilot to Simplify and Expand Access to Valuable Enterprise Data

INDIA – July 21, 2025 – Cohesity, the leader in AI-powered data security, today announced the availability of its Cohesity Gaia integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot. The integration allows knowledge workers across an organisation to tap into Cohesity backup data directly from the Microsoft 365 Copilot interface to gain insights and inform better business decisions.

“Massive business insights lie dormant in organisations’ backup data. Before Cohesity Gaia, it was virtually impossible to extract that data and use it to draw any actionable conclusions. Now that customers can mine this resource with ease, we believe these deeper insights will be transformational,” said Gregory Statton, vice president of AI solutions, Cohesity. “By unifying Cohesity Gaia with a widely adopted tool like Microsoft 365 Copilot, we’re helping customers make the most of their stored data, empowering use cases enterprise wide.”

A first-to-market innovation for unlocking the potential of backup data, Cohesity Gaia combines generative AI, large language models, and retrieval augmented generation techniques. As part of the integration with Microsoft 365 Copilot, users can simply enter conversational questions via their Microsoft 365 Copilot interface. Cohesity Gaia searches across vast amounts of backup data effortlessly, pinpoints critical information quickly, and surfaces actionable information for any department or job function. Granular, role-based access controls limit responses to align with user permissions, protecting sensitive data.

“Generative AI has created a tipping point for enterprise AI deployments. The next phase of this journey will involve more AI-to-AI communications and expectations for transformative business outcomes,” said Chantrelle Nielsen, group product manager, Microsoft 365 Copilot, Microsoft. “Microsoft 365 Copilot integration with Cohesity reflects this progression, giving enterprises more ways to take advantage of AI from the convenience of a single interface with a consistent user experience.”

“Cohesity and Microsoft continue to build on their partnership, working together to safeguard data and strengthen organisations’ cyber resilience. This integration extends the value proposition even further to bring new benefits by instantly putting high-quality backup data at the fingertips of users across the enterprise,” said Jared Crowley, senior director of Security & Software Partners, SHI International Corp. “The end result is faster, better decision making and fresh opportunities for maximising customers’ investments in Cohesity and Microsoft.”

“In fast-growing markets like India and SAARC, enterprises are looking to maximise the value of every data asset while advancing their AI strategies,” said Mayank Mishra, regional sales director for India & SAARC, Cohesity. “The integration of Cohesity Gaia with Microsoft 365 Copilot offers a powerful advantage—enabling users to surface critical insights from backup data through a familiar interface. This is a transformative leap for business agility, resilience, and AI-led innovation in our region.”

Cohesity Gaia is a subscription-based service. Access to Cohesity Gaia capabilities within the Microsoft 365 Copilot is currently available at no additional cost for subscribers of both Cohesity Gaia and Microsoft 365 Copilot. For more on the integration and key benefits, visit the Cohesity blog and tune into the Cohesity Tech Insights podcast episode “Unlocking AI powered insights with Agents and Frontier Models.”

Galaxy Z Fold7, Flip7 Pre-Orders Rival S25 Series in India

GURUGRAM – July 19, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced that it’s recently-launched – Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE smartphones – have received record pre-orders, signaling huge consumer demand and excitement for the brand’s seventh generation of foldable smartphones. Galaxy Z Fold7, Galaxy ZFlip7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 FE secured 210,000 pre-orders in the first 48 hours, breaking previous records, and nearly equaling the pre-orders received for Galaxy S25 series earlier this year.

“The record pre-orders for our ‘made in India’ foldable smartphones reinforce our belief that young Indian consumers are quick to adopt latest technology. Galaxy Z Fold7 delivers our most advanced smartphone experience yet – powerful, immersive, intelligent, and portable all in one. Galaxy Z Flip7 adapts, anticipates and empowers users, unlocking a smarter, more intuitive way to engage with the world. Powered by the new One UI 8 and Android 16 right out of the box, the new devices deliver true multimodal AI experiences. The success of the new devices are a stepping stone for our larger goal – the mainstreaming of foldable smartphones in India,” said JB Park, President and CEO, Samsung Southwest Asia.

Galaxy Z Fold7 seamlessly blends precision engineering and powerful intelligence to elevate everyday interactions – all in its thinnest and lightest design to date. At just 215 grams, Galaxy Z Fold7 is even lighter than Galaxy S25 Ultra. It is just 8.9 mm thick when folded and 4.2 mm thick when unfolded. It delivers the premium performance and experience of an ultra smartphone, while unlocking new levels of efficiency and productivity with a larger, more immersive display when unfolded.

Galaxy Z Flip7, a compact AI phone with multimodal capabilities, is powered by a new FlexWindow. Small enough to slip into a pocket, yet powerful enough to deliver the handiest assistance, it melds Galaxy AI with a new edge-to-edge FlexWindow, a flagship level camera and an ultra-compact and iconic design. From intuitive voice AI to the best selfie capabilities, Galaxy Z Flip7 is an intelligent pocket-sized companion built for seamless interaction and everyday reliability. Weighing just 188 grams and measuring only 13.7mm when folded, Galaxy Z Flip7 is the slimmest Galaxy Z Flip yet.

While Galaxy Z Fold7 is available in stunning colours such as Blue Shadow, Silver Shadow and Jet Black; the Galaxy Z Flip7 comes in Blue Shadow, Jet Black and Coral Red. Galaxy Z Flip 7FE comes in Black and White colours. Apart from this, consumers buying the Galaxy Z Fold7 and Galaxy Z Flip7 through Samsung.com will have an additional colour to choose from – Mint.

Both devices bring multimodal AI capabilities, delivering experiences that maximize the benefits of the expansive foldable display of the Galaxy Z Fold7 to boost productivity. Designed as a true multimodal agent, One UI 8 seamlessly combines large-screen multitasking with intelligent tools that understand what users’ type, say and even see. Thanks to Google’s Gemini Live, users can share their screen in real time while speaking with the AI assistant — enabling contextual requests based on what’s visible. In addition, One UI 8 brings enhanced privacy to personalized AI experiences with the new Knox Enhanced Encrypted Protection (KEEP). KEEP creates encrypted, app-specific storage environments within the device’s secures storage area, ensuring each app can access only its own sensitive information and nothing more.

The main display on Galaxy Z Fold7 is 11% larger than the previous generation. The 8-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X main display offers ultra-rich contrast, true blacks and vibrant detail that makes everything pop. It also gets Vision Booster and up to 2,600 nits of peak brightness.

The Armor FlexHinge on Galaxy Z Fold7 is thinner and lighter, thanks to an enhanced water droplet design and newly implemented multi-rail structure that reduces visible creasing. The cover display is made with Corning® Gorilla® Glass Ceramic 2, a new glass ceramic that has crystals intricately embedded within its glass matrix. Advanced Armor Aluminum in the frame and hinge housing increases strength and hardness by 10%. The main display is restructured to be thinner and lighter — yet stronger. This was achieved by implementing the Titanium plate layer. Additionally, Ultra-Thin Glass (UTG) was increased to be 50% thicker, making the display tougher.

Powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite for Galaxy, Galaxy Fold7 delivers stupendous performance boosts of 41% in NPU, 38% in CPU, and 26% in GPU compared to the previous generation. This power fuels Galaxy Z Fold7’s ability to process more AI experiences on-device without compromise. In addition, with the first 200MP wide-angle camera in the Galaxy Z series, it captures 4x more detail, producing images that are 44% brighter. In addition, Samsung’s next-generation ProVisual Engine processes images faster.

Galaxy Z Flip7 comes with a stunning FlexWindow display, which brings essentials front and center and makes it easy to type out quick messages. The 4.1-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip7, with edge-to-edge usability that enables users to see and do more on the cover screen. With 2,600 nits of peak brightness, the FlexWindow gets an upgrade with Vision Booster, enhancing outdoor visibility so users can stay connected wherever they are. The main display is a 6.9-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X, built for an ultra-smooth, immersive experience.

The cover and back of Galaxy Z Flip7 are protected by Corning® Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2. The Armor FlexHinge is thinner than the hinge on the previous generation and features a restructured design and high-strength materials for smoother folds and long-lasting durability. A robust Armor Aluminum Frame provides a tough exterior for resilience. The 4,300mAh battery is the largest ever on a Galaxy Z Flip, delivering up to 31 hours of video play time on a single charge.

Galaxy Z Flip7 FE features a 6.7-inch Main Display for an immersive viewing experience. The 50MP FlexCam enables high-quality selfies and video in Flex Mode, letting users capture content hands-free, without even opening the device.

India’s Data Centre Capacity to Grow 4X by 2030, Hitting 4 GW IT: Savills India

18th July 2025: India’s data center market is poised for exponential growth, with total capacity projected to quadruple and reach 4 GW IT by 2030, growing at a CAGR of 23%, according to Savills India. Annual average capacity additions are expected to accelerate to 350-450 MW IT between 2025 and 2030- nearly double the 150-200 MW IT added annually during 2022–2024. In the first half of 2025 alone, the country added 162 MW IT of new supply and recorded an absorption of 212 MW IT, led by high demand in Mumbai and Chennai. This momentum is driven by rapid digital transformation, accelerated cloud adoption, rising mobile data consumption, 5G rollout, and increasing AI-led workloads.

“There is continued demand from both hyperscalers and enterprises in Tier-1 cities, mainly Mumbai followed by Hyderabad. Also, Tier-II cities such as Lucknow, Chandigarh, Patna, Raipur, Jaipur, Bhubaneswar, Cochin, Vizag and Coimbatore emerging hubs for edge data centers reflects a pivotal shift in India’s digital infrastructure strategy. With their contribution to supply and absorption projected to exceed 20% by 2030, these markets are becoming critical to the sector’s decentralized growth. This momentum, combined with sustained policy support from central and state governments, is expected to drive significant investment activity from both domestic and global players, underscoring the long-term potential of India’s evolving data center ecosystem, “Srihari Srinivasan, Director & Lead Data Centre Services, Savills India.

In H1 2025, Mumbai maintained its lead, contributing 61% to total absorption, followed by Chennai at 26% and the Tier-II cities contributed 8% of the total absorption. On the supply side, Mumbai led the pack with 47% of its contribution to overall supply followed by Chennai (30%) and Bengaluru at 14% in H1 2025.

Capacity additions across India’s key data center markets are projected to grow between 7% and 70% from 2024 to 2030, signaling a period of rapid expansion. Kolkata is expected to lead with a 48% CAGR, owing to its strategic position as a gateway to Eastern and Northeastern India and the upcoming undersea cable landing station. Hyderabad (44%) and Ahmedabad (26%) are also witnessing strong momentum, backed by growth in IT, ITeS, and manufacturing sectors. Bengaluru, with a projected CAGR of 20%, remains a critical node in the national data center map, driven by its deep enterprise base, tech ecosystem, and demand for colocation facilities. Mumbai and Chennai, already the largest data center markets, continue to grow steadily at CAGR of 22% and 18% respectively, supported by strong cable landing infrastructure and demand from hyperscale players.

Kyndryl unveils Agentic AI Framework that dynamically evolves to drive enhanced business performance

BENGALURU, INDIA, July 18, 2025 — Kyndryl, a leading provider of mission-critical enterprise technology services, today launched the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework, a new approach to deploying agentic AI to augment human teams. The enterprise-grade Framework orchestrates and dispatches a portfolio of specialized, self-directed, self-learning AI agents that dynamically respond to shifting conditions and keep humans in the loop for oversight.

The Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework enables enterprises to adopt, deploy and scale agentic AI-powered solutions — whether on-premises, in the cloud or in a hybrid IT setting — to transform and improve their business operations. In deploying the Framework, Kyndryl leverages its expertise from thousands of infrastructure deployments and its experience with generating over 12 million AI-driven insights monthly via Kyndryl Bridge. The Framework combines advanced algorithms, self-learning, optimization and secure-by-design AI agents that translate complex data into clear, understandable insights.

“As customers worldwide adopt agentic AI to gain a competitive edge, it will increasingly impact the entire technology stack, including applications and business workflows. Kyndryl is uniquely positioned to provide a holistic, infrastructure-first perspective that enables customers to deploy AI with confidence across mission-critical systems with scalability and industry-standard security,” said Ismail Amla, Senior Vice President, Kyndryl Consult. “With our unique insights from Kyndryl Bridge, our differentiated Agentic AI Framework, and our experience managing some of the world’s largest technology estates, we can help companies design, implement and run agentic AI solutions at scale — tailored to their specific business productivity and innovation goals.”

Kyndryl’s new Agentic AI Framework deploys intelligent agents that act, learn and collaborate with humans to drive positive outcomes across complex workflows.

Customers across industries are already working with Kyndryl to explore and understand how they can leverage the Agentic Framework’s sophisticated capabilities, including:

A national government evaluating the Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework for a large-scale deployment across their complex IT estate. The government aims to enhance citizen experiences, improve public service, ensure compliance and reduce regulatory risks by leveraging the Framework and Kyndryl’s expertise in transparent and responsible AI. This will empower government stakeholders to align policies with best practices and operate efficiently for the benefit of their constituents. The capability will enable government employees to view real-time, up-to-date insights on metrics such as traffic congestion, hospital bed availability and school attendance.

As part of an ongoing modernization program, a leading financial institution is working with Kyndryl Consult to assess how it can apply Kyndryl’s Agentic AI Framework to introduce AI agents for automating compliance, optimizing IT and accelerating service delivery. By leveraging this solution, the institution aims to enhance agility, strengthen cyber resilience, meet regulatory standards, and drive long-term innovation and operational efficiency.

This new Framework comes at a critical moment for enterprise leaders who are struggling to see benefits from AI use cases. In fact, according to Kyndryl’s recently published 2025 People Readiness Report, only 4 in 10 leaders report using AI-powered insights to enhance decision-making or unlock business growth. In addition, only one-fifth of business leaders say the primary use case of AI in their organization is to develop new products and services for customers.

The Kyndryl Agentic AI Framework can help organizations confidently deploy AI with trust and security in mind. The Framework was built with industry-standard encryption protocols, privacy-by-design principles and zero-trust security — fostering trust in AI-driven processes and assurances that agent actions are traceable, interpretable and continuously improved with human oversight. It can also be tailored to meet enterprises’ needs and adapt to industries through self-directed learning, enabling organizations to apply the Framework to a wide range of use cases and projects with speed and confidence.

Kyndryl Consult experts will work side-by-side with customers to assess, design, engineer and plan deployments of the Framework that are tailored to individual customer business requirements.

NETSCOUT Helps Make Zero Trust Architectures More Achievable

Bengaluru, July 18, 2025 – NETSCOUT SYSTEMS, INC., a leading provider of observability, AIOps, cybersecurity, and DDoS attack protection solutions, today announced how its solutions align with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) initiatives designed to help U.S. federal agencies adopt standards and best practices tied to zero-trust security frameworks that aim to protect data and resources across hybrid environments with high-availability needs.

Ever since NIST published NIST SP 800-207 in 2020, setting forth Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) as a means to combat both internal and external threats, the adoption of ZTA has accelerated, driven by a risk-based approach to cybersecurity. However, even NIST has acknowledged that building and implementing ZTA is a complex undertaking.

NETSCOUT’s Omnis Network Security Solution enables all five key steps to ZTA maturity, including: identifying and continuously monitoring all critical services, mapping all transaction flows across an organization’s entire digital infrastructure, verifying that micro perimeters are behaving as expected and detecting when a perimeter has been crossed, providing metadata and layer 7 visibility into all applications, and providing visibility throughout the dwell time of an incident with full context to restore normal operation with the shortest downtime.

“We’re proud to collaborate with trusted technology leaders across our robust partner ecosystem to deliver mission-ready solutions,” said Chris Wilkinson, executive vice president of sales at Four Inc., a leading public sector IT distributor. “NETSCOUT’s proven ability to strengthen Zero Trust Architectures and accelerate adoption—securely, efficiently, and at scale—makes them a critical pillar of our cybersecurity strategy for both DoD and civilian agencies in addition to SLED environments.”

“As the U.S. federal government actively modernizes its IT infrastructure, the need for Zero Trust Architecture to strengthen security postures becomes increasingly critical to protect sensitive information from the rise in cyberattacks,” said Karl Schaub, chief solutions architect, NETSCOUT. “We have established trusted relationships with federal agencies to address their observability and cybersecurity needs by embracing a zero-trust approach and working collaboratively with our partners to deliver robust and highly scalable solutions.”

NETSCOUT’s Omnis Cyber Intelligence, a key component of the Omnis Network Security solution and FIPS and Common Criteria certified, helps government agencies achieve zero-trust maturity through a highly scalable and cost-effective network detection and response (NDR) solution. The solution provides comprehensive network visibility into north-south and east-west traffic, enhances threat detection and investigation workflows, improves collaboration between NetOps and SecOps, and enables faster incident detection and response.

Omnis Cyber Intelligence’s Adaptive Threat Analytics continuously captures and stores all metadata and packets, independent of detected threats, and features seamless bi-directional integration with SIEM/SOAR/EDR/XDR platforms. This enables security teams to investigate alerts or validate zero-trust policies, thereby reducing response times and cybersecurity risks. The solution is fully integrated with other cybersecurity and observability solutions from Palo Alto Networks, Splunk, ServiceNow, VMware, and others.

From Tool to Teammate: How Agentic AI Is Redefining the Future of Work

By – Rahul Sharma, Vice President – Sales, Salesforce India.

 “We’re at a turning point in how work gets done. AI is moving from being a tool we use to a trusted partner that works alongside us – anticipating needs, reducing noise, and unlocking time for what really matters. The real opportunity lies in how AI can augment teams: helping them move faster, surface insights in the moment, and cut through the complexity that slows work down. That’s where agentic AI comes in – AI that’s proactive, contextual, and purpose-built to support humans, not replace them.

At Slack, we see this shift come to life with Agentforce, where autonomous agents act as teammates within the rhythm of daily work. But the future isn’t about more technology – it’s about technology that enables more meaningful work.

On AI Appreciation Day, we’re not just acknowledging the progress we’ve made – we’re charting a future where humans and AI collaborate in perfect sync, driving creativity, innovation, and lasting impact.”