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Samsung India Set to Transform Patient-Centric Imaging with New Mobile CT Technologies Portfolio

Bengaluru, India – August 26, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, in collaboration with NeuroLogica, a subsidiary of Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd., has announced the launch of its next-generation mobile CT product portfolio in India. Samsung Electronics Co., Ltd. is a global leader in advanced medical imaging technologies. Specifically designed to transform diagnostic and interventional radiology in India, these next-generation systems combine mobility, AI-powered efficiency, and patient-first design, ultimately empowering healthcare providers to deliver quality care anytime, anywhere.

The newly introduced range includes CereTom® Elite, OmniTom® Elite, OmniTom® Elite PCD, and BodyTom® 32/64, each tailored to meet the diverse clinical needs of hospitals and specialty centres. By enabling adoption across hospitals of all sizes, including those in underserved regions, Samsung is set to help democratise access to advanced imaging in India.

“Samsung is taking a decisive step toward making advanced medical imaging more accessible, efficient, and patient-centric with the launch of the mobile CT solutions in India. These innovations are as much about technology as they are about empowering healthcare providers to bridge the care gap between metros and tier-2/3 cities. We believe this portfolio will strengthen India’s healthcare infrastructure, support clinical excellence across specialties, and play a crucial role in improving patient outcomes at scale,” said Atantra Das Gupta, Head of HME Business, Samsung India.

Samsung’s mobile CT solutions represent a leap forward in how imaging is delivered. By bringing scanners directly to the patient—whether in a neuro ICU, operating room, emergency department, oncology unit, or paediatric intensive care, hospitals can reduce risks, improve clinical safety, and enable rapid decision-making. Just as critically, the systems help facilities expand capacity without costly infrastructural overhauls. This further helps in making advanced imaging more accessible across India’s healthcare ecosystem.

Revolutionising Mobile CT Imaging – Smarter, Safer, More Accessible 

• CereTom® Elite: 8-slice CT scanner with a 32cm patient opening and 25cm FOV, delivering efficient imaging supported by a 2-hour battery capacity.
• OmniTom® Elite: Achieves 0.125mm x 80 slice reconstruction in UHR (Ultra High Resolution) mode, with a 40cm patient opening and 30cm FOV, ensuring versatility with a 1.5-hour battery capacity. Notably, it has transformed neurosurgical workflows, enabling complex procedures such as deep brain stimulation (DBS) to be completed in as little as 2 hours, compared to traditional timelines of 8-10 hours. Additionally, the OmniTom® Elite enables immediate post-operative scans directly in the operating room (OR). This feature allows surgeons to promptly identify complications, such as haemorrhage, and take corrective action on the spot. This capability has been proven to enhance patient safety and significantly reduce the likelihood of revision surgery, ensuring more efficient and effective surgical outcomes.
• OmniTom® Elite PCD: Incorporates photon counting detector (PCD) technology for superior image quality, enhanced differentiation, and advanced artifact reduction.
• BodyTom® 32/64: 32/64-slice CT scanner with an 85cm patient opening and 60cm FOV, designed for comprehensive full-body imaging, equipped with a lithium polymer battery with up to 12-hour capacity in standby mode.

Beyond efficiency, Samsung’s mobile CT platforms are built for the future of healthcare, offering AI-assisted imaging and seamless integration with hospital PACS and EMR systems. This ensures faster diagnoses that are more accurate and supports digital health transformation initiatives across the country.

Expanding Clinical Applications

The portfolio is suited for a wide spectrum of clinical scenarios, enhancing precision and efficiency across diverse specialties. In neurosurgery, it enables intraoperative CT for surgical planning and verification; in emergency medicine, it provides rapid imaging for trauma and stroke diagnostics; interventional radiology teams benefit from CT-guided biopsies, ablations, and drainage procedures; in oncology, the systems support imaging for brachytherapy and tumour resection; and for paediatric imaging, they offer safe and efficient solutions tailored to the needs of children and neonates.

itel Teases Stylish A90 Limited Edition with Premium Camera Design

Speculations are rife in market that leading tech brand itel is gearing up to launch the sleek A90 Limited Edition smartphone. This upcoming launch has the potential to set a new benchmark for budget smartphones by combining a premium look with extreme durability at an unbeatable price.

What is particularly interesting is its new camera grid, giving the A90 Limited Edition an exquisite high-end Max like design. The super stylish camera grid makes the phone a visual delight. However, that is not all! What really sets it apart is that the A90 Limited Edition will supposedly introduce itel’s 3P promise – Dust protection, Water protection and Drop protection. If these reports are true, it is going to set a new standard of durability from itel.

Leaks also suggest that the itel A90 Limited Edition will retain all the smart features as those of the itel A90. This includes IP54 rated protection to withstand rain, dust and spillage. The smartphone is also anticipated to include Aivana, itel’s inbuilt AI voice assistant – a smart and reliable partner – that is designed to keep you on track, locate what you need fast, and move through your day with ease with instant answers. Additionally, it can answer your questions using documents, describe and explain images from your gallery, make WhatsApp voice and video calls, and even solve complex math problems with ease. It is also slated to feature DTS sound technology, delivering rich, immersive audio for movies, music, and casual games. The itel A90 Limited Edition will reportedly be available in two variants – 3GB RAM with 64GB storage and 4GB RAM with 64GB storage.

While there is no official confirmation yet, the itel A90 Limited Edition is projected to be launched in the next month. Your wait for a smartphone that looks luxurious, feels tough, and stays budget-friendly might end here. Stay tuned so that you do not miss any updates!

Ohmium’s comprehensive and modular hydrogen solution achieves a compact horizontal footprint

August 26, 2025: Ohmium International, a pioneering manufacturer of cutting-edge PEM electrolyzers, is redefining the boundaries of green hydrogen projects with its innovative approach to footprint size and an inclusive project scope. The third generation of Ohmium’s Lotus electrolyzer has achieved a compact total land usage area of 29.7 m2/MW, including space for maintenance and access in its horizontal installation. As with all preceding models, the Lotus Mark 3 electrolyzer system is comprehensive and includes the balance of plant (BoP), power distribution and power electronics, water treatment, gas-liquid separation, hydrogen purification, and cooling systems. By integrating these components, the system efficiently converts AC power and city water into pressurized, high purity 99.99%+ hydrogen, streamlining the production process, minimizing the overall footprint, and reducing installation costs.

The Lotus electrolyzer hyper modular design streamlines installation by eliminating the need for cranes in most installation instances, thereby reducing construction costs and the required installation area. Its rack-in/rack-out design further enhances maintainability, allowing for efficient access using standard equipment such as hand trucks or forklifts, which in turn reduces downtime and operational expenses. As a result, clients benefit from lower upfront capital expenditures and optimized operational costs, making green hydrogen production more economically viable.

Ohmium is a leading provider of green hydrogen solutions, driving global adoption with a robust pipeline of over 2 GW across three continents and a proven track record of successful outdoor deployments in extreme temperatures, from -40°C to 55°C. “By integrating a comprehensive system into a compact footprint, our latest Lotus electrolyzer is transforming the economics of green hydrogen production. We’re making it easier for hard-to-decarbonize industries to jumpstart their energy transition without breaking the bank, even in places with little available land that is expensive. In leveraging our advanced PEM technology and unique designs, we’re reducing costs and providing a flexible way to reach a more sustainable future,” said Markus Tacke, Ohmium CEO.

Elite Expertise Offers 100 Percentage Scholarship for Oct 2025 PEBC Exam Training

India, 25th August 2025: Elite Expertise, a leading global edtech training platform for pharmacists, has announced a special offer for candidates appearing for the Pharmacy Examining Board of Canada (PEBC) Exam in October 2025. The PEBC Exam, which includes both the Evaluating Exam and the Qualifying Exam (written + OSCE), is one of the most challenging steps for pharmacists seeking to practice in Canada.

Launched in 2023, Elite Expertise is an EdTech platform that specializes in coaching and exam preparation for aspiring pharmacists aiming to practice internationally—especially in countries like Australia, Canada, Ireland, the UK, the USA, and New Zealand.

Under this exclusive offer, candidates who have booked their October 2025 PEBC exam slots will receive a 100% Scholarship at Elite Expertise. Normally priced at AUD 830, this training will now be available at no cost, ensuring that more international pharmacists can access high-quality guidance without financial barriers.

Elite Expertise has already transformed the careers of over 4,000 pharmacists worldwide, with 60% of students from India and others from Asia, Europe, Latin America, and Africa. In Australia, more than 100 students have successfully cleared the Intern Pharmacist Exams, and just this month, results for the OPRA exam were released, where Elite Expertise achieved an outstanding 96% student success rate.

Speaking about the offer, Arief Mohammad, Co-founder of Elite Expertise, said: “Our mission has always been to empower pharmacists worldwide to achieve their career goals. By offering a 100% scholarship for the October 2025 PEBC batch, we want to eliminate financial obstacles and help more candidates succeed in one of the toughest licensing exams. This step reflects our belief that talent should never be limited by affordability.”

The EdTech platform has built a reputation for structured courses, lifetime access to training materials until candidates pass, and a strong global support network that guides students beyond exams into real-world opportunities.

Global Brands Driving the Digital Twin Revolution in Logistics

The logistics industry is undergoing a profound transformation, and at the heart of this change is the “digital twin” revolution. A digital twin is a virtual replica of a physical asset, process, or system. In logistics, this can be a single truck, an entire warehouse, or a complex, global supply chain network. By using real-time data from IoT sensors, AI, and machine learning, these digital replicas allow companies to simulate, analyze, and optimize their operations, leading to greater efficiency, resilience, and sustainability.

Here are seven global engineering and IT service provider companies that are at the forefront of this digital twin revolution in logistics.

1. Creative Synergies Group

Creative Synergies Group is a global digital innovation solutions provider with a strong focus on digital engineering, embedded systems, and software technologies. In the logistics space, Creative Synergies leverages its deep domain expertise and NextGen technologies, including IoT, AI, and machine learning, to help companies establish technological leadership in the Industry 4.0 revolution. Their approach to digital twins is rooted in creating a “convergence of digital engineering,” enabling smart enablement of connected assets and delivering excellence in areas such as digital plant engineering and digital manufacturing engineering. This allows logistics companies to build a virtual representation of their physical assets and processes, from individual components to entire warehouses, to optimize operations and improve efficiency.

2. Tata Consultancy Services (TCS)

TCS has positioned itself as a key player in the digital twin space with its proprietary platform, TCS TwinX™. This enterprise digital twin platform is designed to transition businesses from experience-based to evidence-based, real-time decision-making. For the logistics sector, TCS TwinX™ for Supply Chain Network Optimization allows organizations to build a digital twin of their entire supply chain, including customers, products, networks, and resources. This virtual environment serves as a powerful simulation engine where businesses can test different strategies, analyze the impact of external forces like natural calamities or market fluctuations, and continuously optimize their network for enhanced agility and resilience.

3. Accenture

Accenture is a global professional services company that is actively leveraging digital twins to modernize supply chains. A notable example is its collaboration with KION GROUP AG and NVIDIA to create AI-powered digital twins of warehouses. These digital replicas, built on NVIDIA Omniverse and Mega, enable facility operators to design the most efficient and safe warehouse layouts without disrupting real-world operations. This includes optimizing the placement of robots and equipment and training them to handle changing conditions. Accenture’s work in this area extends to integrating digital twins with a company’s ERP systems to provide comprehensive and real-time visibility across the entire supply chain.

4. Infosys

Infosys is driving the digital twin revolution in logistics, particularly within the air cargo sector. The company utilizes a multi-layered approach to digital twins, including:

• Component twins: Tracking single parts, such as a cargo-door motor, to predict maintenance needs.
• Asset twins: Connecting multiple parts and systems, like ramp vehicles and cooling tunnels, to monitor their combined performance.
• Process twins: Replicating the entire door-to-door journey of cargo to provide end-to-end visibility and allow for real-time adjustments to reroute cargo or redeploy staff.

By integrating IoT sensors, AI, and visual analytics, Infosys’s digital twin solutions turn static diagrams into dynamic, self-updating guides that help logistics leaders accelerate network planning, improve predictive maintenance, and optimize operational efficiency.

5. HCLTech

HCLTech offers a comprehensive suite of Digital Twin Services that cater to a wide range of industry use cases, including logistics. Their offerings cover the entire digital twin lifecycle, from consulting and design to implementation and maintenance. A key accelerator in their portfolio is SCMTwin, a cognitive twin solution designed to predict the dynamics of supply chain decisions for sourcing resilience and visibility. HCLTech’s solutions help logistics enterprises create virtual replicas of their assets and processes, enabling them to simulate, monitor, and predict performance, leading to improved efficiencies, reduced downtime, and enhanced productivity.

6. Capgemini

Capgemini’s research and solutions highlight the transformative impact of digital twins across various industries, including logistics. The company emphasizes the concept of “system-of-systems” digital twins, where digital replicas of individual units, such as robotic arms or machines, are combined to create a comprehensive digital twin of a production line, a factory, or even an entire supply chain. Capgemini’s work focuses on helping organizations navigate the complexities of digital twin adoption, leveraging technologies like AI and 5G to create a unified digital collaboration that provides greater visibility and predictability for business-impacting events.

7. Wipro

Wipro offers a Digital Twin platform that bridges the gap between traditional Product Lifecycle Management (PLM) systems and modern IoT operations. This platform creates a virtual replica of physical assets that mimics their behavior, enabling seamless remote monitoring and control. In logistics, this capability is invaluable for tasks like predictive maintenance and remote operations. By continuously tracking and analyzing data from sensors, the digital twin can identify performance issues and provide insights to proactively manage potential problems. Wipro’s solutions are particularly effective for managing fleets and large-scale assets, offering significant cost savings and improved operational efficiency through a “digital thread” that connects all stages of a product’s lifecycle.

IIT Roorkee Transfers Innovative Water Purification Technology to JS Aquaritin Global Pvt. Ltd.

IIT Roorkee, Uttarakhand, Aug 21, 2025 The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has successfully licensed a novel water treatment technology to JS Aquaritin Global Pvt. Ltd., further strengthening its commitment to environmental sustainability and technology-driven societal impact.

 The licensed innovation, titled “A microbial consortium for simultaneous removal of major organic pollutants and nutrients from polluted water,” has been developed by Prof. Himanshu Joshi and Dr. Monika Simon of IIT Roorkee. The technology offers an effective and eco-friendly solution for treating polluted water by utilising a specially formulated microbial consortium. It also includes a novel method for the preparation and application of the consortium, enabling the efficient removal of organic pollutants and excess nutrients from wastewater.

 Speaking on the development, Prof. Himanshu Joshi, lead inventor, said, “This technology is the result of years of research aimed at finding sustainable, ecofriendly and cost-effective biological approaches for rapid in-situ remediation of polluted surface water (drains, small streams, ponds, lakes etc.), as an integrated approach for full scale remediation of polluted surface water bodies is a long-term proposition involving high costs. Further, this technology could also be employed for improvement of performance of wastewater treatment plants. We are confident that its implementation will provide a much-needed solution towards phase wise rejuvenation of surface water bodies and contribute meaningfully to the preservation of water resources.”

Mr. Sunil Nanda from JS Aquaritin Global Co Pvt. Ltd. expressed the company’s commitment to scaling the innovation, saying, “We value this partnership with IIT Roorkee and look forward to bringing this advanced solution into action. It aligns perfectly with our mission to adopt science-driven technologies for sustainable water management.”

Prof. K.K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, applauded the development, stating, “This technology exemplifies IIT Roorkee’s mission to deliver real-world solutions through cutting-edge research. The transfer of this eco-conscious innovation reflects our dedication to supporting sustainable industrial practices and improving environmental health.”

Prof. Vivek K. Malik, Dean (Sponsored Research and Industrial Consultancy), IIT Roorkee, added, “We are proud to see this impactful technology being taken forward by industry. Such partnerships not only bridge the gap between lab and market but also enable deep-tech research to address urgent environmental challenges effectively.”

 The licensing process was spearheaded by Prof. S. R. Meka, Associate Dean, Innovation & Incubation & IPR Cell, IIT Roorkee. This technology transfer marks another successful chapter in IIT Roorkee’s efforts to catalyse impactful academia-industry partnerships and advance sustainable technologies from the lab to real-world deployment.

Centre for Software & IT Management hosts panel on AI, Crypto & Social Algorithm in the Future of Finance

Bangalore, August 21, 2025 – The Indian Institute of Management Bangalore (IIMB) Centre for Software and IT Management (CSITM) convened a webinar on “Beyond Intuition: AI, Crypto, and Social Algorithms Shaping the Future of Finance” which attracted more than 170 participants and included pre-eminent finance professionals from the U.S., United Kingdom, and India.The panel comprised Dr. Julapa Jagtiani, Senior Economic Advisor and Economist at the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia; Prof. Raghavendra (Raghu) Rau, Sir Evelyn de Rothschild Professor of Finance at Cambridge Judge Business School; and Dr. Marina Niessner, Assistant Professor of Finance at Indiana University’s Kelley School of Business. Prof. Rau is also a distinguished alumnus of IIM Bangalore. The session was moderated by Shivam Srivastava.

AI and Financial Inclusion

Opening the session was Dr. Julapa Jagtiani who spoke on the ways Artificial Intelligence (AI) and non-traditional data are reshaping credit access. “In essence, they are using artificial intelligence to find what we refer to as the invisible prime borrowers – those who are non-prime appearing, but are otherwise not riskier. That’s what artificial intelligence has been doing to uplift credit access, bringing all of us closer to a more inclusive financial system,” she stated.

She noted that bank-fintech collaborations are allowing for more proper pricing and risk underwriting: “When banks team up with vendors of AI solutions, we see more correct pricing of non-prime borrowers. Rather than pricing all as equally risky, AI differentiates who will default and who will not.”

Dr. Jagtiani also discussed the role of stablecoins: “Stablecoins have been used mainly to support crypto trading to this point, but they may play a significant role in financial inclusion because all you need is a cell phone – you don’t need to have a bank account or credit history.”

AI in Finance: Hopes and Risks

Professor Raghavendra Rau gave a critical evaluation of AI models, emphasizing their foundations in classic predictive learning methods and emphasizing both their potential and limitations. He warned that modern AI systems, including big language models such as ChatGPT, are really clever statistical machines devoid of actual understanding. This inherent trait can cause mistakes or “hallucinations,” especially dangerous to employ in high-stakes financial judgments. Though AI has powerful forecasting abilities, Prof. Rau underlined that explainability is essential for regulators and financial institutions to adequately deal with risks in the face of potential regime changes or black swan events Taking a more critical view towards hasty infusion of AI into finance, Professor Rau noted that AI essentially depends on matrix multiplication with weights and thresholds and cannot provide genuine comprehension of financial situations. He cautioned against it, adding that although finance produces enormous amounts of data, customarily regarded as a perfect breeding ground for AI—models are no better than the assumptions and information they are based on. The usefulness of AI in finance should therefore not be overestimated, and its forecasts treated with caution.

Social Media and Investor Behavior

Dr. Marina Niessner noted that financial social media and online narratives significantly contribute to investment decisions more and more. “We find financial social media to have a powerful influence on trading volumes, often contradicting fundamentals. Crypto celebrity tweets, as an example, can trigger bigger-than-8-percent intraday jumps – but conclude with loss of returns on average by followers,” she elaborated. She warned of greater threats to market confidence: “Access to counterfeit or misleading financial content damages investors – but lower confidence in financial markets as a whole and discourages engagement with genuine content.”

 Call for Balanced Regulation

All along the forum, panellists concurred on the need for an evenhanded regulatory agenda that promotes innovation while safeguarding consumers. Transparency, constant model refinement to meet shifting environments, enforcement of disclosures in celebrity endorsements, and regulation of fintech collaborations with banks were named as crucial elements of an effective regulatory agenda in this fast-changing financial landscape.

The IIM Bangalore forum emphasized the urgent nexus of innovative technology and finance, stressing that though AI, cryptocurrency, and social media have

Unparalleled potential for financial inclusion and efficiency, they pose novel risks to be addressed sensibly.

Closing Note

The session ended with an interactive Q&A segment, which touched on topics ranging from the question of AI bias to the prospects of tokenized assets. The session highlighted both the opportunity and pitfalls of algorithm-driven finance and solidified CSITM’s mission to promote discussion at this nexus of technology, markets, and governance.

InfoVision Drives Inclusive Growth with Tech Learning and Skilling Initiatives

Bengaluru, August 21, 2025 : Continuing its commitment to social impact and digital inclusion, InfoVision Inc. has significantly deepened its CSR engagement in India through a portfolio of high-impact, education-led initiatives aimed at empowering underserved communities and fostering future-ready talent.

As a proud sponsor of Young Tinker’s flagship initiative, Tinker on Wheels, InfoVision has helped bring hands-on STEM education to over 1,200 students across Hyderabad and Bhubaneswar. Developed as a mobile innovation lab, the initiative transforms traditional classrooms into interactive, technology-enabled learning spaces where students explore science, technology, engineering, and math through real-world applications.

By making STEM education mobile and accessible, the program is cultivating innovation and curiosity among students—especially in communities that lack access to quality educational infrastructure.

Driving Digital Empowerment Through Desktop Donations

To complement this initiative, InfoVision also distributed desktop computers to schools and NGOs in Bhubaneswar, providing students from marginalized backgrounds with access to essential digital tools. These donations are part of InfoVision’s broader strategy to foster digital literacy and 21st-century learning in underserved regions.

“At InfoVision, we believe education is one of the most powerful levers for transformation. Our CSR efforts are focused on creating inclusive opportunities—whether through digital access, skill-building, or innovation-driven learning,” said Sean Yalamanchi, CEO and Co-founder, InfoVision Inc. “We’re proud to partner with institutions and organizations that share our vision of long-term community empowerment.”

Investing in Rural Talent Through Educational Sponsorships

In partnership with Swadha Foundation, InfoVision is supporting the higher secondary and graduation-level education of 10 students from rural districts in Andhra Pradesh and Karnataka. In March 2025, the company made an additional donation to equip 20 students from Swadha’s latest cohort with smartphones, bridging digital access gaps and enabling hybrid learning.

Supporting Tribal Education and Local Vocational Training

InfoVision also collaborated with Youth for Seva to distribute training material to 550 girl students in tribal regions—creating access to foundational education where resources are scarce.

Additionally, the company has extended its grassroots impact in Odisha by backing vocational training programs in tailoring and embroidery through a partnership with the Theosophical Order of Service (TOS). Support included funding for materials, sewing machines, and trainers—empowering underserved youth with skills for employment and self-sufficiency.

Key infrastructure donations were also made to shelters including Pratibha Ashram and Anand Ashram, covering essential bedding, furniture, and construction of secure boundary walls and gates to ensure safety and dignity for residents.

From Sustainability to Culture: A Holistic CSR Mandate

In the cultural space, InfoVision has supported art and music education in community centers and government schools, while also backing art exhibitions, concerts, and scholarships—creating platforms for young, emerging talent to thrive and express their potential.

Through these multi-dimensional efforts, InfoVision continues to empower communities across India—transforming lives through education, access, sustainability, and inclusion. As the company accelerates its global growth, it remains equally committed to building resilient, future-ready societies through purposeful corporate social responsibility.

Rise of AI Sends Thousands of Students Racing to Universities Abroad: Insights from Prodigy Finance

21st August 2025: Artificial Intelligence has become the career compass for a new generation. From Tier 1, 2, and 3 cities in India to emerging tech hubs across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Europe, ambitious students are looking beyond borders to acquire advanced AI and Machine Learning skills that can propel them into careers in Silicon Valley, London, or Berlin. This is no longer just a movement of students; it reflects a broader shift in how global talent is being cultivated.

“AI talent is borderless, but opportunity hasn’t always been. By removing the need for local collateral or a cosigner, we’re helping capable students globally to take their shot at the world’s best AI programs and the careers that follow,” said Sonal Kapoor, Global Chief Commercial Officer at Prodigy Finance.

Government reports highlight that the demand for AI talent is set to accelerate significantly in 2024 and beyond. For instance, as per the White House Council of Economic Advisers’ January 2025 report, the supply of AI-trained graduates is not keeping pace with the rapidly rising demand in the United States.

Supporting this trend, a February 2024 Federal Reserve analysis notes increasing adoption of AI tools across sectors, reflecting a growing integration of AI into the workplace.

Together, these reports demonstrate that AI-related careers will remain in high demand globally, offering robust opportunities for skilled professionals in the coming years.In Europe, the demand for digital talent continues to climb, with EU statistics showing 9.8 million ICT specialists in 2023 representing 4.8 percent of total employment, a figure that grows each year.

In the United States, the Bureau of Labor Statistics projects remarkable growth through 2033 in AI-adjacent fields: Data Scientists are expected to expand by 36 percent, Computer and Information Research Scientists by 26 percent, and Software Developers by nearly 18 percent, all well above the national average. Globally, employers anticipate that three-quarters of their workforce will adopt AI tools by 2027, with AI and Machine Learning Specialists ranking among the fastest-growing roles.

According to the World Economic Forum’s Future of Jobs, 69 million new roles will be created in the next five years, even as 83 million are displaced, underscoring a profound restructuring of tech-intensive careers.

Against this backdrop, students are increasingly pursuing international master’s degrees at institutions renowned for their AI and ML programs, including Alabama A&M University, Air Force Institute of Technology, Aston University, Bangor University, Australian National University and James Cook University. These programs provide not only advanced technical curricula but also access to global research labs, industry networks, and career opportunities that are not always available locally.

For students, the implications are clear: skills, not geography, determine career outcomes. With AI and ML curricula concentrated in top global universities, international programs are increasingly seen as deliberate career strategies rather than simply academic choices. According to the University of San Diego, with entry-level AI salaries in the United States already exceeding $120,000 and strong growth projected across the UK and Europe, pursuing AI education offers a clear and compelling pathway from classroom to career.

From Capital Allocation to Digital Valuation… Rethinking ROI in Transformation Project

By – Rajendra Chitale,Chief Finance Officer (CFO) Crayon Software Experts India

In the relentless race to digitally reinvent enterprises, the financial management of capital demands a quantum shift from merely allocating funds to re-evaluating how we measure value. The metrics that once defined success, such as purely cost savings, ROI, and payback periods are no longer sufficient in a marketplace where competitive advantage and enterprise value are equally influenced by innovation velocity, data intelligence, and customer experience.

The Evolution of ROI Measurement

Historically, transformation investments were assessed through the narrow confines of return on invested capital (ROIC) and cash flow impacts. In recent times, 81% of companies measure ROI in digital transformation through productivity gains, while organizations adopting more holistic KPIs are 20% more likely to see medium-to-high enterprise value from these initiatives , according to a recent Deloitte study. This broader approach reflects a growing recognition that intangible benefits such as agility, customer loyalty, and brand equity directly influence market valuation.

Market Value as a Core Indicator

Delotte’s analysis of over 4,600 companies’ disclosures reveals that strategically aligned digital investments can unlock up to US$1.25 trillion in additional market capitalisation, while misaligned efforts risk destroying more than US$1.5 trillion. For capital planners, this data underscores that digital transformation is not a discretionary expense, it is an asset creation strategy.

Strategic Capital Deployment

According to a recent IDC report, Global spending on digital transformation is projected to grow from US$1.8 trillion in 2022 to US$2.8 trillion by 2025. However, between 50% and 72% of IT budgets are still allocated to maintaining existing systems, leaving limited capacity for transformative innovation. Organizations achieving higher returns are those prioritizing investments in data analytics, AI, and cloud platforms technologies that deliver measurable operational efficiency and future scalability.

Beyond Financial ROI – Measuring Strategic Impact

Modern transformation projects increasingly deliver returns that are not immediately visible on the balance sheet. These include:

• Innovation capacity accelerating product launches and improving market responsiveness.
• Customer lifetime value (CLV) driven by enhanced experiences and personalization.
• Workforce productivity and retention supported by better collaboration tools and data-driven decision-making.

These factors, while less tangible, directly influence a company’s long-term competitiveness and market confidence.

Risk-Adjusted Returns in Digital Investments

ROI calculations must evolve to account for risk-adjusted performance. Digital transformation carries inherent challenges – cybersecurity threats, regulatory changes, and integration complexity. Without factoring these into projections, organizations risk overestimating benefits. Risk-adjusted ROI models ensure that capital allocation decisions are resilient, balancing ambition with disciplined risk management.

Intangible Asset Valuation in the Digital Era

Over the past three decades, the proportion of intangible assets in corporate valuations has surged from 17% of S&P 500 market value in 1975 to nearly 90% in 2020. Data assets, proprietary algorithms, and brand equity have become critical value drivers. Digital transformation projects often enhance these assets, underscoring the need for valuation models that fully account for their contribution.

The Valuation Narrative – Communicating ROI to Stakeholders

How transformation results are communicated can have as much impact as the results themselves. Investors and boards look for clear, measurable outcomes, productivity gains, customer satisfaction scores, faster time-to-market paired with a compelling narrative. Transparent reporting through quarterly calls, investor decks, and ESG disclosures strengthens confidence and reinforces the perception of long-term value creation.

The AI-Driven ROI Shift

The perception of AI as a high-risk investment has diminished dramatically. In 2020, 70% of finance leaders were cautious about AI adoption, whereas today, only 4% remain hesitant. Budgets now allocate approximately 25% of AI funding to autonomous AI agents, with 74% of leaders expecting up to 20% improvements in both cost efficiency and revenue generation. These numbers highlight AI’s emergence as a quantifiable driver of both top- and bottom-line growth.

Why This Shift Matters Now

Investor expectations are evolving. They no longer evaluate ROI solely on immediate returns, but on the ability of transformation projects to deliver sustained value and market differentiation. Capital allocation strategies must therefore be disciplined yet forward-looking directing funds toward initiatives with clear alignment to strategic growth, customer impact, and market competitiveness.

In conclusion, ROI in transformation projects is no longer about proving that the investment “paid for itself.” It is about demonstrating how it increased the organization’s overall valuation, enhanced resilience, and positioned the business for long-term success. By redefining ROI as “Return on Innovation,” financial strategy moves beyond simple cost-benefit analysis to a holistic measure of digital competitiveness and enterprise growth.