2, Jul 2026
Big Tech’s Dollar 80 Billion Investment Set to Power India’s AI Growth
New Delhi, : India’s artificial intelligence (AI) sector is set to receive a significant boost, with global technology companies collectively committing nearly $80 billion in investments, strengthening the country’s position in the rapidly evolving digital economy.
The large-scale investments are expected to accelerate the development of AI infrastructure, expand data centre capacity, and support innovation in emerging technologies such as machine learning, cloud computing, and automation.
Industry experts believe the influx of capital will help India enhance its digital capabilities, create new job opportunities, and foster a strong ecosystem for startups and research in AI-driven solutions.
Officials noted that these investments reflect growing global confidence in India’s technology landscape and its potential to become a major hub for artificial intelligence development in the coming years.
The move is expected to further strengthen India’s digital transformation journey and support long-term economic growth driven by advanced technologies.
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2, Jul 2026
Neat Introduces Thinking Rooms with Agentic Deployment Management and Intelligent Framing
LAS VEGAS, NV, July 02 – Neat, the industry’s first AI-native hardware and software platform for workplace collaboration, announced two next-generation distributed AI capabilities designed to transform passive meeting rooms into thinking environments:
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Neat Pulse MCP: Bridges the Neat Pulse management platform with large language models to usher in the era of agent-driven IT administration. Currently available as a locally-hosted beta to Neat customers.
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Intelligent Framing: This AI-on-the-edge capability ensures clear visibility and engaged, relevant, and equitable meeting experiences for all participants. Currently in beta, Intelligent Framing is scheduled for general availability in H2 2026.
Both innovations were demonstrated live at the InfoComm 2026 exhibition.
“Agentic AI should solve practical problems, providing real answers to the hard, everyday headaches of hybrid work,” says Javed Khan, CEO of Neat. “We’re making fleet management easier and offering far-end participants more engaging meeting experiences. This is about giving organizations—and the people in them—the power to solve these operational challenges at scale, ensuring every room is always ready and every meeting is seamless.”
Neat Pulse MCP: Agent-Driven Device Management for the Enterprise
Neat Pulse MCP gives agents the tools to act on any management objective. Administrators can issue an instruction or question, and the agent reasons through how to respond. The MCP can also be used to set up autonomous routines that run without manual involvement. Examples include:
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Room readiness: Ask “Is my meeting room ready?” and the agent determines what to check, queries the relevant devices, and either confirms readiness or fixes any open issues. Or run a scheduled routine that runs the same checks automatically every morning before the work day begins.
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Autonomous fleet management: Define a policy once and let the agent monitor continuously—identifying offline devices, attempting recovery, escalating only what it cannot resolve, and broadcasting maintenance alerts to affected spaces.
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Room Messages: Push messages to any Neat-enabled room at the moment they matter. Send a welcome message displayed as a guest check-in or a notice when a room becomes unavailable. Room Messages are a new feature coming soon to Neat Pulse and will also be available to demo at InfoComm.
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Local client compatibility: The Neat Pulse MCP beta is running locally and therefore works with local MCP clients, such as Claude Code and Gemini CLI.
“By taking fleet management out of siloed platforms and making it accessible to AI systems through MCP, Neat Pulse is helping redefine how collaboration environments are orchestrated,” said Tormod Ree, Chief Product & Engineering Officer of Neat. “MCP enables intelligent agents to interact with Neat Pulse and manage devices across their environments. This is a foundational step toward agent-driven workplace operations.”
Intelligent Framing: AI at the Edge for Equitable Meetings
Intelligent Framing uses dedicated, on-device AI to continuously analyze spatial data across Neat devices in the room to ensure the most relevant participants are clearly visible to remote viewers. This technology moves beyond standard framing by sensing, identifying, and presenting the most relevant activity to far-end participants. By intelligently interpreting the ebb and flow of meeting interactions, the system dynamically adjusts the view to highlight the most active participants, with a commitment to continuous intelligence growth as the technology evolves.
To deliver maximum flexibility and meeting equity, Neat is introducing more intelligent options for framing meeting participants:
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Equal (Existing Default): Standard framing that delivers consistent, identical screen real estate to every individual in the room.
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Highlights (New): Features three, six, or eight participants in large, prominent tiles. The set is dynamic, continuously adapting to present the most relevant participants while keeping everyone else visible in smaller tiles.
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Highlights + Room (New): Features three, four, or five highlighted participants in large tiles, while remaining participants appear in a full-room view, preserving spatial context alongside conversational clarity.
2, Jul 2026
WhatsApp Username Rollout Put Under Government Review
New Delhi, July 2: The Central Government has raised concerns over WhatsApp’s proposed username feature and has sought clarification from its parent company Meta.
The Ministry of Electronics and IT has asked Meta to explain the feature and its safety measures before any rollout. The government has also directed that the feature should not be implemented until further review is completed.
Officials have expressed concern that the feature could be misused for cyber fraud by hiding user identities. At present, WhatsApp accounts are linked to mobile numbers, while the new system would allow users to interact using usernames.
The matter is under examination, and further discussions are expected between the government and Meta.
1, Jul 2026
10ZiG Announces General Availability of 10ZiG Manager v6 and Linux Virtual Appliance
New Linux-based management platform delivers enhanced scalability, security, and simplified deployment at no additional cost
PHOENIX – July 1, 2026 – 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, SaaS, and web application environments, today announced the general availability of 10ZiG Manager™ v6 and the new Linux Virtual Appliance. The release represents the most significant advancement in 10ZiG endpoint management to date, delivering a modernized Linux-based platform designed to improve security, scalability, and operational efficiency while remaining completely free for 10ZiG customers.
Built on a purpose-designed Linux foundation, 10ZiG Manager v6 eliminates the complexity and licensing costs often associated with Windows Server-based management infrastructures. The platform enables organizations to manage large-scale endpoint environments more efficiently while simplifying deployment and ongoing administration.
The introduction of the Linux Virtual Appliance further streamlines implementation by providing a pre-configured management environment that can be deployed in minutes. Designed to reduce infrastructure overhead and maintenance requirements, the appliance offers a smaller attack surface and lower total cost of ownership compared to traditional management server deployments.
“10ZiG Manager v6 and the Linux Virtual Appliance represent the future of endpoint management for our customers,” said Kevin Greenway, CTO at 10ZiG Technology. “We’ve combined the security and simplicity of a purpose-built Linux appliance with extensive scalability improvements delivered across the Manager platform over the last year. The result is a management solution capable of supporting organizations of virtually any size while remaining completely free for our customers.”
The release builds upon a multi-year modernization initiative focused on delivering enterprise-grade endpoint management for organizations supporting virtual desktops, cloud workspaces, SaaS applications, and secure browser environments.
Key enhancements in 10ZiG Manager v6 include:
- Linux Virtual Appliance deployment: Rapid implementation through a purpose-built Linux appliance that simplifies management and reduces infrastructure overhead.
- Complete UI overhaul: The Web Console leverages a completely overhauled website based UI framework, improving performance and response times throughout.
- Modern identity and access controls: Enhanced multi-tenancy, Role-Based Access Control (RBAC), and Microsoft Entra integration for stronger security and administrative governance.
- Cloud-enabled management and support: Secure Connector cloud management, Secure Endpoint shadowing, and remote assistance capabilities that simplify support for distributed environments.
- Automation and policy-driven administration: Improved endpoint onboarding, automation, policy management, and streamlined workflows that reduce operational effort.
- Enterprise reporting and visibility: Comprehensive reporting, auditing, and management insights that improve control and compliance across endpoint environments.
- Massive scalability and performance improvements: Architectural enhancements that reduce resource consumption, improve responsiveness, and support large-scale, multi-site deployments with greater reliability.
The platform also introduces significant architectural enhancements designed to support large-scale deployments with improved performance and reliability, including reduced CPU and memory utilization, intelligent endpoint check-in queuing, database optimizations, enhanced web console responsiveness, and improved performance across multi-site environments. Together, these advancements allow organizations to manage thousands of endpoints more efficiently while reducing infrastructure requirements and improving platform stability.
Unlike many competing endpoint management platforms that require per-device licensing, premium feature subscriptions, or additional cloud management fees, 10ZiG Manager v6 continues 10ZiG’s longstanding commitment to providing enterprise-grade management at no additional cost.
1, Jul 2026
Govt Raises Concerns Over WhatsApp Username Rollout
New Delhi, July 1: The government is likely to issue a notice to WhatsApp over its upcoming username feature, which has raised concerns among regulators regarding user safety, privacy, and traceability.
Officials are examining the proposed feature to assess its potential impact on digital security frameworks and whether it could affect the identification of users on the platform. The review comes amid broader efforts to strengthen oversight of social media platforms operating in India.
The proposed username system is expected to allow users to interact without sharing mobile numbers, a change that has triggered debate over privacy protection versus accountability in digital communications.
Authorities are expected to seek clarification from WhatsApp on compliance with existing IT rules and safeguards to prevent misuse of the feature.
The government’s response will focus on ensuring that user convenience does not compromise cybersecurity, traceability, or regulatory compliance in India’s digital ecosystem.
1, Jul 2026
Hostinger launches ecommerce platform that turns a product photo into a checkout link in minutes — no website required
1, Jul 2026
SHE-LEAPS Initiative Aims to Drive Data-Led Growth and Empower 6 Crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’
New Delhi, July 1: The SHE-LEAPS initiative is being positioned as a key framework to accelerate data-driven development and support the government’s goal of empowering 6 crore ‘Lakhpati Didis’ across the country.
The programme focuses on leveraging data, technology, and digital tools to strengthen women-led entrepreneurship, improve access to financial services, and enhance livelihood opportunities for women in rural and semi-urban areas.
Officials said the initiative aims to integrate women self-help groups and micro-enterprises into a more structured digital ecosystem, enabling better tracking of income growth, credit access, and market linkages.
By promoting data-backed decision-making, SHE-LEAPS is expected to help identify gaps in skill development, expand income-generating opportunities, and improve the scalability of women-led enterprises.
The initiative aligns with broader efforts to promote financial inclusion and strengthen grassroots entrepreneurship, with a focus on enabling sustainable income growth for women across sectors such as agriculture, handicrafts, services, and small-scale manufacturing.
Authorities said the programme will play a significant role in advancing the vision of creating a large base of financially empowered women entrepreneurs, contributing to inclusive and data-driven economic growth.
1, Jul 2026
India’s Data Centre Industry to Grow to Dollar 6.8 Billion by FY30
New Delhi, July 1: India’s data centre industry is projected to grow significantly, reaching an estimated $6.8 billion by FY30, driven by rising digital adoption, cloud computing demand, and expanding data consumption across sectors, according to a recent industry report.
The report highlights that rapid digitalisation, increasing internet penetration, and the growth of data-intensive technologies such as artificial intelligence, fintech, and e-governance are expected to be key growth drivers for the sector.
It also notes that India is emerging as a major data infrastructure hub in the Asia-Pacific region, supported by strong policy backing, improved connectivity, and growing investments from global and domestic players.
Industry experts said the expansion of data centres will play a crucial role in supporting the country’s digital economy, enhancing data security, and enabling scalable cloud infrastructure for enterprises and government services.
The sector’s growth is also expected to generate employment opportunities and attract further investments in allied infrastructure such as power, cooling systems, and network connectivity.
1, Jul 2026
India’s Passenger EV Registrations Surge 90 pc in Q1 FY27
New Delhi, July 1: India’s passenger electric vehicle (EV) registrations recorded a sharp 90% year-on-year increase in Q1 FY27, reflecting accelerating adoption of clean mobility across the country.
The strong growth was driven by rising consumer preference for electric mobility, expanding charging infrastructure, and the introduction of new EV models across segments. Improved affordability and supportive policy measures also contributed to the surge in registrations.
Industry observers said the rapid rise highlights a significant shift in India’s automotive market, with electric vehicles gaining wider acceptance among urban and semi-urban buyers. Fleet operators and ride-hailing services have also contributed to higher demand.
The trend underscores the country’s transition towards sustainable transportation and reduced dependence on fossil fuels, aligning with broader climate and energy goals.
Experts expect EV adoption to continue its upward trajectory in the coming quarters as manufacturers expand offerings and infrastructure strengthens further.
1, Jul 2026
AVer Expands Global Presence with New South Korea Subsidiary to Accelerate Local Market Growth
Taipei, Taiwan – July 1: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, today announced the establishment of a new subsidiary in South Korea. This strategic move marks a key milestone in AVer’s continued expansion across Asia and reinforces its commitment to building a robust global organization that serves customers worldwide. The new subsidiary will act as a local hub to accelerate the adoption of AVer’s professional AV, video conferencing, and medical solutions in the Korean market.
David Kuo, President of AVer Information Inc., said, “Markets today evolve quickly, and organizations must possess both the strength of global resources and the flexibility of a local team. By establishing a dedicated subsidiary in South Korea, we are bringing decision-making closer to our customers, enabling faster response times and more tailored solutions for local demand.”
The establishment of AVer Korea is far more than a simple business expansion; it represents a critical strategic move to enhance the group’s financial performance and overall operational synergy.
lDeepening local partnerships and existing channels: AVer has built a strong foundation with local partners in South Korea over the years. With the establishment of the new subsidiary, AVer will integrate and revitalize its existing distributors and reseller channels, upgrading isolated sales into a comprehensive, locally-rooted service network. At the same time, AVer will be able to work closely with Korean technology supply chains and software ecosystems, enabling deep integration and the development of exclusive, highly localized solutions.
lStrengthening financial performance: By empowering AVer Korea to lead high-margin product lines — such as intelligent collaboration systems, AI Auto Tracking cameras, and medical grade PTZ cameras — AVer can more precisely target markets with strong, non-discretionary demand and optimize channel deployment. This approach is expected to significantly shorten sales cycles and drive more stable revenue growth for AVer. In addition, the South Korean subsidiary will leverage the deep R&D expertise and high-quality, integrated manufacturing capabilities of AVer’s Taiwan headquarters, avoiding duplicated setup costs and further enhancing the group’s overall profitability.
As South Korea continues to invest in enterprise digital transformation and telehealth, the South Korean subsidiary is positioned to deliver timely, precise AI-powered AV solutions that meet evolving industry needs. By combining local agility with global expertise, AVer aims to support organizations in improving communication, collaboration, and care delivery, while driving the company’s next phase of growth.
