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Sandisk Showcases UltraQLCTM Technology Platform with Milestone Enterprise SSD Capacity at FMS 2025

New Delhi, India – August 9, 2025 – Sandisk today demonstrated a high-capacity 256TB¹ NVMe^TM enterprise SSD, a breakthrough in storage capacity, performance and power efficiency, made possible by Sandisk’s new enterprise-grade UltraQLC^TM platform. Offering extraordinary capacity, the UltraQLC^TM platform marks a significant achievement in NAND architecture, built with a combination of BiCS8 QLC CBA NAND, custom controllers and advanced system optimizations.

As workloads and business requirements evolve in the AI era, flash storage must become more customizable to match complex workloads. The new SANDISK^® 256TB¹ NVMe^TM SSD, built on the UltraQLC^TM platform, is designed for AI-driven, data-intensive workloads like data ingest, preparation, and fast AI data lakes with high-performance speeds and power efficiency, while improving TCO for high-capacity applications in hyperscale cloud.

“As we move into the next phase of the AI era, flash storage is becoming a critical enabler of intelligent, high-performance workloads,” said Khurram Ismail, Chief Product Officer at Sandisk. “Our UltraQLC^TM platform is the culmination of years of work and learnings to build a flexible and robust architecture that achieves extraordinary capacities and maximum performance while maintaining efficiency. This enables us to further expand our portfolio to meet AI demands at scale and helps our customers move faster, process more and turn data into real innovation.”

The SANDISK^® UltraQLC^TM 256TB¹ NVMe^TM SSD sets a new benchmark for hyperscale flash storage, purpose-built for the fast, intelligent data lakes powering AI at scale. With lower latency, higher bandwidth, and greater reliability, it delivers the performance needed for today’s most demanding AI workloads. Key innovations include:

• Direct Write QLC, which eliminates SLC buffering by enabling power-loss safe writes on the first pass
• BiCS8 2Tb QLC die that doubles storage density while maintaining compact die sizes
• UltraQLC^TM power optimization, which uses Dynamic Frequency Scaling for up to 10% higher performance for a given power level² (projected)
• Scalable multi-core controller that helps ensure high throughput and endurance at extreme capacities
• Data Retention (DR) profile that reduces DR recycles by up to 33 percent³ (projected), improving drive reliability, resilience and continuous access to data while decreasing power consumption
• The SANDISK^® SN670 128TB¹ NVMe^TM SSD and SANDISK^® UltraQLC^TM 256TB¹ NVMe^TM SSD will be available in U.2 form factor in the first half of 2026, with additional form factors available later in the year.Sandisk will host a keynote at FMS 2025 on Wednesday, August 6, at 11:40 AM, to highlight its UltraQLC^TM platform and will demo its milestone 256TB¹ NVMe^TM SSD, alongside additional innovative storage solutions, at FMS Booth #607.

Oracle Boosts Performance and Reliability for Mission-Critical AI Apps

Austin, Texas , August 8, 2025 : Oracle today announced the general availability of Oracle Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure, designed to simplify the deployment of distributed mission-critical applications across Oracle Cloud Infrastructure (OCI) regions worldwide. This new service automatically distributes, stores, and synchronizes data across multiple locations, enabling applications to remain online even during regional outages and helping businesses meet data residency requirements.

With a flexible, serverless architecture, the service can dynamically scale up or down to meet the needs of changing workloads—without complex setup or management. Customers with real-time analytics, high-volume transaction processing, and variable agentic AI workloads gain the benefits of an always-on architecture, lower costs, simplified operations, and the ability to expand globally with confidence.

“Providing exceptional customer satisfaction is important to PayPal, so we’ve been using Oracle Exadata for many years to provide lightning-fast response times and mission-critical availability,” said Akash Guha, director of database engineering, PayPal. “As our global business grows, we plan to provide even faster responses by using distributed solutions that are integrated with our core systems of record to provide extreme availability and performance. We look forward to using Oracle Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure’s always-on, serverless architecture with built-in Raft replication to accelerate responses, enable greater application resilience, and lower costs with scalable resources.”

• Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure helps customers meet the demanding requirements for agentic AI workloads, including:
• High performance: Allows customers to handle high-volume workloads and vector search across massive data sets by extending Exascale’s elastic scalability.
• Mission-critical availability: Enables customers to maintain always-on operations and fast zero data loss failover across data centers and regional outages by leveraging Raft replication and Exascale’s fault-tolerant architecture.
• Data residency: Helps customers address data residency concerns for storing, accessing, and processing AI vectors and business data with easy-to-use automated data distribution methods.
• Cost-efficiency: Helps customers cost-effectively meet fluctuating demands from agentic AI workloads driven by end-user interactions with a hyperscale, serverless architecture that can be dynamically scaled up and down, as required.

“Customers often struggle to deploy and manage distributed databases due to the high cost and complexity involved in operating large numbers of servers across multiple data centers and regions,” said Wei Hu, senior vice president, High Availability Technologies, Oracle. “Oracle Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure’s serverless architecture enables customers of all sizes to meet their diverse requirements at a low cost. Today, we are providing a mission-critical distributed database to the masses.”

This service delivers a consistent and efficient database experience globally, making it ideal for customers that operate across multiple geographies. Furthermore, because this service supports the full capabilities of Oracle Database and SQL, customers can distribute their databases across multiple locations without major application rewrites.

Customers benefit from a unique data architecture designed to support demanding workloads requiring:

• Always-on databases: Enables customers to meet their needs for extreme availability by implementing an Active/Active/Active architecture across multiple data centers using Raft replication to support mission-critical use cases such as payment processing, e-commerce, and stock trading.
• Data residency: Enables customers to address data residency concerns by leveraging automated data distribution policies to appropriately place data across OCI data centers worldwide—critical in highly regulated industries such as financial services and healthcare.
• User proximity: Enables customers to improve responsiveness and user satisfaction by storing data in OCI data centers closest to users, which is essential for applications in entertainment, retail, healthcare, and telecommunications.
• Petabyte-scale AI and analytics: Enables customers to run long-duration AI and analytics workloads on real-time streaming data by horizontally scaling to ingest and process millions of records per second. This is crucial for data-intensive industries such as manufacturing and utilities.
• Hyperscale OLTP: Enables customers to scale databases to support millions of transactions per second with petabyte-scale data, elastic capacity, and near-instant response times. This level of performance is critical for agentic AI, real-time image recognition, hyperscale analytics, and online marketing.

“In the age of AI, especially agentic AI, customers need a new approach to allow for vector processing across distributed global applications,” said Holger Mueller, vice president and principal analyst, Constellation Research. “Oracle Globally Distributed Exadata Database on Exascale Infrastructure incorporates Exadata’s extreme performance for AI processing and availability for the core back-end systems that implement agent-initiated tasks, while Exascale’s hyper-elastic and pay-per-use capabilities makes it very cost-effective. With this service from Oracle, CIOs can confidently deploy agentic AI and mission-critical applications globally and meet local data residency requirements.”

HBR and Infobip Highlight AI Shortfall in Customer Experience

New Delhi, India, 7th August 2025: Global cloud communications platform Infobip has today released findings from a new study conducted by Harvard Business Review Analytic Services (HBR-AS) revealing a sharp disconnect in customer experience (CX): while 93% of those surveyed from the HBR audience recognize the high importance of creating positive conversational experiences, only 36% believe their organization is highly effective at it. Even more striking, just 11% report they’re highly effective using AI to deliver human-like conversations.

The untapped potential of AI in customer engagement

The report, “Conversational Experiences: The Untapped Potential of AI in Customer Engagement” highlights a gap between organizations’ ambitions and execution: while many use SMS, messaging apps, email and chatbots at key points, most still fail to deliver the seamless, intuitive conversations customers expect.

“While everyone talks CX, almost no one delivers,” said Ben Lewis, VP Marketing and Growth at Infobip. “When brands can’t deliver meaningful, human-like conversations, they don’t just lose efficiency – they lose trust. It’s time to rethink what customer experience really means in the AI era”.

Why are so many organizations falling short?

The study identifies critical roadblocks standing between brands and the modern customer:

poor visibility of activity across all platforms (48%), difficulty capturing customer data across all stages of the customer journey (46%) and challenges integrating AI-powered features into communication platforms (44%). Nearly half cite a lack of best practices around using communication platforms (49%) and insufficient investment in advanced conversational technology (48%).

Improving conversational CX with automation, AI and integration

Encouragingly, companies recognize the need to close the gap. Over the next 12 months, when it comes to improving conversational experiences, 50% are prioritizing making processes more automated, 41% are prioritizing enhancing the use of AI in conversations, and 39% are prioritizing integration of communication platforms.

Infobip is leading that charge powering customer interactions that are automated, personalized and fully human at scale. “This isn’t about tools – it’s about trust,” said Lewis. “Every message, chatbot and notification should feel like it understands you. That’s what we help brands deliver – across every channel, at any scale.”

Tech Talent Drives Pune Office Space Beyond 100 Mn Sq Ft

Pune, August 06, 2025: Knight Frank India, in its landmark report A Billion Sq Ft and Counting – India Office Supply Growth Story, has highlighted Pune’s emergence as one of India’s most dynamic and cost-effective office markets. With a total office stock of 106 million square feet as of H1 2025, Pune contributes 11% to India’s commercial real estate landscape and has recorded an impressive CAGR of 8.9% since 2005.

Strategically located and supported by world-class educational institutions, Pune’s evolution from a traditional manufacturing base to a technology and innovation powerhouse has cemented its place in the country’s top-tier office markets. Pune’s growth rate is the second highest and more than the national average.

PBDs Dominate Pune’s Commercial Landscape

Pune stands out for its strong peripheral orientation, with 51% of its office stock concentrated in Peripheral Business Districts (PBDs) such as Hinjewadi and Kharadi. These locations have emerged as major business corridors, thanks to proactive infrastructure investments and occupier preference for scalable, high-specification campuses.

SBDs like Baner, Aundh, Kalyani Nagar, and Yerwada account for 38% of stock, offering a balance between accessibility and affordability. Meanwhile, CBDs, including traditional hubs like Camp, Bund Garden Road, and Deccan, contribute only 11% of total stock, reflecting the city’s decentralised, corridor-led growth pattern.

Modern, High-Quality Stock Powers Growth

Pune’s commercial stock reflects a strong inclination toward quality, with 50% of inventory classified as Grade A and the rest of the stock in other grades, the city boasts one of the most modern and efficient real estate footprints in the country. This healthy mix has allowed Pune to cater to a broad spectrum of occupiers from startups and SMEs to global technology giants and R&D centres.

The presence of tech majors and multinational GCCs in PBDs, supported by lower rentals and a robust talent pipeline, continues to drive sustained demand for high-quality office spaces.

 Key Milestones in India’s Office Stock Evolution

Source: Knight Frank Research

P Vilas, National Director – Occupier Strategy & Solutions, Industrial & Logistics, Capital Markets, and Branch Head (Pune), Knight Frank India, said: “Pune has quietly emerged as a high-growth, innovation-focused office market with a unique blend of talent, affordability, and Grade A supply. The dominance of PBDs shows the city’s success in enabling corridor-based development models, particularly in IT and R&D. As global firms continue to adopt hybrid work formats, Pune’s flexibility and infrastructure edge make it one of the most attractive office markets for long-term commitments.”

As metro connectivity improves and road infrastructure expands across the Kharadi-Hinjewadi-Shivajinagar corridor, Pune is expected to see renewed investor interest and occupier expansion in its PBDs. These submarkets are already experiencing upward rental pressure, with newer Grade A assets commanding significant premiums.

The city’s ability to retain and attract young, digitally skilled talent while offering cost-effective, scalable workspaces ensures that it remains a focal point for tech, GCC, and manufacturing-linked office demand. With modern campuses, strong absorption trends, and institutional participation on the rise, Pune is set to play a central role in India’s journey to the next billion square feet of office supply.

Market Level Zone-wise Rentals (INR/sq ft)

Source: Knight Frank Research

My Office Radio: Transforming Workplace Communication with AI-Powered Radio Engagement

August 6, 2025: As businesses seek smarter, more engaging ways to connect with their teams, My Office Radio has emerged as a game-changer in the internal communications landscape. This AI-powered radio platform transforms everyday office communication into an immersive audio experience that builds culture, boosts engagement, and strengthens organizational alignment.

My Office Radio seamlessly integrates a wide range of internal communication formats, from live town-hall to immersive POSH stories, learning & development content, and Code of Business Conduct, to compliance messages, and leadership talks live via our virtual studios. It also delivers news & updates, fosters interactive team engagement through Q&A sessions, re-purposing podcasts and brings the workplace to life with celebrations, seasonal content, and internal messaging. Streamed securely on mobile, intranet, factory floors, and fulfillment centers. There’s no need for outdated streaming boxes or bulky setups.

Employees can listen anytime, anywhere.

“The future of workplace communication isn’t just about delivering messages, it’s about making people feel connected. My Office Radio brings emotion, culture, and clarity into every conversation, no matter where your team is,” says Binoy Joseph, Founder & CEO of My Office Radio.”

The result is a hyper efficient multilingual communication tool that saves time, enhances message retention, and scales effortlessly across large, distributed teams.

At the helm is Binoy Joseph, a name synonymous with innovation in the Indian radio industry. With over two decades of experience, Binoy has helped shape the country’s FM radio landscape across two decades through stints at Radio Mirchi, BIG FM, Radio City, and Worldspace Satellite Radio. He led the launch of India’s first digital radio streams at Radio City and later founded Spooler Podcasts, a global

podcast consulting firm for enterprises. His expertise in audio storytelling, compliance messaging, and digital infrastructure is what powers My Office Radio’s cutting edge offering today.

In a world where inboxes are overflowing and attention spans are shorter than ever, My Office Radio offers a refreshing way for companies to connect with their teams. By tapping into the power of audio and passive listening, it enables communication that feels authentic, creative, and impactful. It’s a smarter, more human way to keep employees informed and engaged.

Elista Redefines Smart Entertainment with its New QLED Google TVs for the Connected Home Experience

Delhi, August 4, 2025: Elista, one of India’s fastest-growing consumer electronics and home appliance brands under the TeknoDome Group, has further strengthened its Smart TV portfolio with the launch of its new QLED Google TV range. Available in 55” (4K UHD), 43” (Full HD), and 32” (HD) screen sizes, the new lineup brings together immersive visuals, intuitive connectivity, and modern aesthetics, offering a premium experience at an affordable price point.

The launch of new QLED Google TVs reaffirms Elista’s position as a rising force in India’s hyper-competitive consumer durables market. As Smart TVs continue to drive category growth for the brand, Elista is doubling down on consumer-centric innovation to compete with established players and meet the evolving aspirations of modern Indian households.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Pawan Kumar, CEO, Elista said, “Smart TVs have emerged as one of our top-performing product categories, and we’re focused on staying ahead by delivering meaningful innovation. Aligned with our new brand tagline – ‘built for U’, our new QLED Google TV lineup is designed to meet evolving consumer needs and their aspirations combined with cutting-edge tech and elegant design while keeping affordability at the core. In a market crowded with choices, we stand out by making global-quality entertainment truly accessible to Indian households, across metros and smaller cities alike.”

Smarter Inside: A Seamless Google TV Experience

At the core of Elista’s new QLED TVs is the Google TV interface, which consolidates content from various platforms into one personalized home screen. With built-in Google Assistant and Chromecast, users can enjoy hands-free control, voice-based search, smart home integration, and effortless screen mirroring from mobile devices. Preloaded apps like Netflix, Prime Video, Jio Hotstar, SonyLIV, and YouTube offer instant access to top entertainment, making the new Smart TVs a true connected multimedia hub.

Picture Perfect: Stunning QLED Display with HDR10 & Dolby Audio

Equipped with QLED display panels, the new Elista Smart TVs deliver richer colours, deeper contrasts, and more vibrant brightness levels, ensuring cinematic picture quality from any angle. The 55” model supports 4K UHD resolution and HDR10, while the 43” and 32” models offer crisp Full HD resolution respectively. Custom picture settings let users fine-tune colour, brightness, contrast, and sharpness. Select models come with a powerful 48W in-built soundbar, backed by Dolby Audio, providing a theatre-like sound experience to match the stunning visuals. The edge-to-edge display with a sleek bezel-less frame can enhance the décor of any living room or bedroom. Built using premium materials, the design balances aesthetics with durability.

Stay Connected: Dual-Band Wi-Fi, HDMI Ports & Built-in Chromecast

The new Elista Smart TVs support dual-band Wi-Fi (2.4GHz & 5GHz) for smoother, faster streaming and reduced buffering, ideal for high-definition content streaming. With 2x HDMI ports, users can connect consoles, set-top boxes, or additional sound systems with ease. Built-in Chromecast allows quick casting of videos, photos, and apps from smartphones or tablets, making multi-device integration seamless.

In just five years, Elista has made its mark in India’s tough consumer durables market. The brand stands out by offering innovative yet affordable products ranging from Smart TVs, washing machines to refrigerators and dishwashers, meeting the needs of both urban and rural households. With a strong offline and online presence Elista has built trust across India and internationally. It also recently forayed into Tanzania, extending its reach across UAE, Africa, CIS, and Asia regions.

To keep up with demand, Elista is ready with its manufacturing plant for smart TVs & monitors in Kadappa, Andhra Pradesh supporting its “Make in India and for the world” goal. By 2026, the company aims to hit ₹1,500 crore in revenue and ₹500 crore from India and the rest from global markets

Tech Leaders Converge in Delhi Ahead of Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025

Mumbai/New Delhi, August 2nd 2025: As a prelude to the 28th edition of the Bengaluru Tech Summit (BTS 2025), scheduled from 18-20 November 2025 at BIEC, Bengaluru; a dynamic open Industry dialogue was held today in Delhi, led by Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka. BTS 2025, under the theme, ‘Futurise’, is organized by the Department of E, IT and Bt, Govt. of Karnataka and Co-hosted by the Software Technology Parks of India (STPI).

Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Bt, and RDPR, Government of Karnataka was joined by Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to the Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Shri Arvind Kumar, Director General, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Shri Rahul Sharanappa Sankanur, IAS Managing Director, Karnataka Innovation and Technology Society (KITS) Department of E, IT, Bt, and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka; Department of E, IT, Bt, and S&T, Govt. of Karnataka, Shri Daljeet Kumar, IAS, Deputy Secretary, Department of E, IT, BT and S&T, Government of Karnataka; Shri Sanjay Tyagi, Director, Software Technology Parks of India (STPI), Bengaluru and Shri Jagdish Patankar, Executive Chairman of MM Activ- the Event Curator of Bengaluru Tech Summit.

The Industry Meet in Delhi gathered industry leaders from key sectors such as IT, Deeptech, Electronics, Telecom, EV, Biotech, FinTech, Gaming and Animation, heads of prominent R&D institutes, Startups & Unicorn Founders and Investors. The meeting was well attended by representatives from leading Industry Associations NASSCOM, IESA, TiE Delhi & Bangalore, ABLE, E-Gaming Federation and IVCA.

Shri Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for IT, Bt, and RDPR, Government of Karnataka stated, “Technology today is cross-disciplinary, global and constantly evolving. Karnataka is at the centre of this shift, with strengths in AI, deeptech, fintech, biotech, spacetech and emerging areas that are shaping the global tech economy. Bengaluru Tech Summit 2025 will explore how innovation can solve real-world challenges and accelerate economic growth. With BTS moving to BIEC this year, the event is set to grow in scale, ambition and global impact. BTS 2025 will feature a vibrant exhibition that drives business opportunities, while top global voices will share big, bold ideas. With participation from global industry leaders, startups, researchers and governments, BTS 2025 will offer unmatched insight into what’s next. I welcome you to experience it firsthand in Bengaluru as we come together to Futurise.”

Dr. Ekroop Caur, IAS, Secretary to the Government, Department of Electronics, Information Technology, Biotechnology, and Science & Technology, Govt. of Karnataka, presented an overview of the Event. Adding to the Hon’ble Minister Shri Priyank Kharge’s message, Dr. Caur emphasized, “Bengaluru Tech Summit has evolved beyond being a Karnataka event, it is now a national platform. We encourage and invite the entire Indian Tech and Startup Ecosystem to participate, showcase their innovations to a global audience, and leverage this opportunity to accelerate their business growth. We look forward to welcoming you to Bengaluru.”

BTS 2025 will be held for the first time at the Bangalore International Exhibition Centre (BIEC), a purpose-built, eco-conscious venue with world-class infrastructure, expansive exhibition halls and cutting-edge conference facilities. This new home for BTS marks a major leap in scale and ambition. The summit is expected to bring together over 1,00,000 attendees, including 20,000+ startup founders, 1,000+ investors, 15,000+ delegates, 600+ speakers, and 1,200+ exhibitors. The event will host over 100 knowledge sessions, 5,000+ curated meetings and welcome participation from 60+ countries and all 36 States and Union Territories of India.

Aligned with the theme ‘Futurise’, the BTS 2025 conference will feature 10 tracks including IT & DeepTech, Electro-Semicon, Digital Health & Biotech, the Startup Ecosystem, Global Collaboration and India- USA Tech Conclave, along with bold new tracks viz., AI Universe, Finverse, Defence & Spacetech and My Planet My Future, which focuses on sustainability and climate tech. A major highlight will be the Future Makers Conclave, an immersive programme showcasing a diverse constellation of changemakers, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, adventurers, artists and pioneers to be attended by more than 2000 startup founders. The multi-pavilion Exhibition will spotlight breakthrough innovations across sectors, with a significant scale-up in international participation and industry presence.

The event will feature a special focus on startups through the Startup Springboard, a curated programme that connects high-potential ventures with investors, mentors, and global networks. Activities will include Investor Pitching sessions led by top VC networks, one-on-one Mentoring clinics with industry experts, a dedicated Startup Pavilion in the exhibition and exclusive investor connect opportunities. Startups will also benefit from focused thematic sessions on scaling, fundraising, and international market access, alongside recognition through the prestigious Startup Awards.

Special programmes like the Rural IT Quiz, Bio Quiz, Bio Posters, IT, Bio and Exhibitor awards and Global Leaders Reception will further enrich the experience.

ETCISO Announces the 8th Annual Conclave 2025

ETCISO Announces the 8th Annual Conclave 2025: Redefining Cyber Leadership for the Digital Age

New Delhi, August 1, 2025: As India grapples with a 47% surge in cyberattacks in 2025, including high-profile breaches affecting major financial institutions and critical infrastructure, cybersecurity leadership has never been more crucial. Against this backdrop, The Economic Times CISO (ETCISO) announces the 8th ETCISO Annual Conclave, taking place from September 18–21, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, Goa. This year’s theme, “The CISO Imperative: Resilience, Agility, and Strategic Leadership,” addresses the urgent need for cybersecurity leaders to drive organizational transformation while navigating an increasingly complex threat landscape.

With India’s cybersecurity market projected to reach $35 billion by 2025 and new Digital Personal Data Protection (DPDP) Act compliance deadlines approaching, the timing couldn’t be more critical. The residential summit will convene 150+ Chief Information Security Officers (CISOs), cybersecurity experts, policymakers, and innovators for four immersive days designed to deliver measurable strategic outcomes.

The 2025 edition will offer focused tracks on emerging risks and future-ready frameworks, including:

• AI-Powered Threat Defense – Leveraging artificial intelligence for proactive threat hunting while securing AI implementations across the enterprise
• Zero Trust at Scale – Building zero trust architectures that support India’s rapid digital transformation without compromising agility
• Quantum-Ready Security – Preparing for quantum computing disruptions with practical implementation roadmaps
• Board-Level Risk Communication – Translating technical risks into business impact metrics that drive C-suite investment
• Hybrid Cloud Resilience – Securing complex multi-cloud environments while maintaining operational excellence
• Regulatory Mastery – Navigating DPDP Act compliance, RBI guidelines, and emerging cybersecurity regulations
• Talent Pipeline Development – Addressing India’s 3.5 million cybersecurity skills gap through strategic workforce planning
• Unlike traditional conferences, the residential format creates an environment for deep strategic thinking and peer collaboration. The event features:
• Executive War Games – Realistic breach simulations that test crisis leadership and decision-making
• Panchayat-Style Strategic Sessions – Confidential peer exchanges for benchmarking and collaborative problem-solving
• Innovation Experience Zone – Hands-on evaluation of emerging security technologies
• CISO-to-Board Communication Labs – Practical workshops for effective risk presentation and stakeholder engagement
• Regulatory Deep Dives – Expert-led sessions on compliance strategy and implementation

Since 2018, the ETCISO Annual Conclave has established itself as India’s premier cybersecurity leadership forum, directly influencing national cybersecurity policy and corporate security strategies. In its 8th edition, the ETCISO Annual Conclave continues to shape the future of cybersecurity leadership in India—where strategies are not just discussed, but forged.

Nothing announces Independence Day Sale with Exciting Bank Discounts and offers

New Delhi, 1st August 2025 – London-based technology brand Nothing has announced exclusive Independence Day offers across its product portfolio starting today at 12:00 Noon. The sale offers attractive pricing on some of its most popular smartphones, audio and IOT devices, including the CMF Phone 2 Pro, Nothing Phone (3a) Pro, Nothing Phone (3a), Nothing Ear, CMF Watch Pro 2 and more.

The CMF Phone 2 Pro combines sleek design with powerful specs, offering flagship-level performance at an accessible price. It features a 50MP main camera paired with a first-in-segment 50MP telephoto lens, powered by the fast MediaTek Dimensity 7300 Pro processor. With a slim 7.8mm profile, IP54 water resistance, and 45W fast charging, the phone also includes a vibrant 6.77-inch display with 3000 nits peak brightness and up to two days of battery life. Built with premium materials and available in bold, distinctive colors, the CMF Phone 2 Pro delivers standout performance and style.

Both the Nothing Phone (3) and Phone (3a) Pro feature a 6.77-inch FHD+ display with a 120Hz adaptive refresh rate, Snapdragon® 7s Gen 3 chipset, and 5000mAh battery with 50W fast charging. The Phone (3a) offers a 50MP main, ultra-wide, and 2x telephoto camera, while the Phone (3a) Pro adds a periscope lens with 60x zoom. Selfies are handled by a 32MP front camera on the Phone (3a) and a 50MP 4K-capable camera on the Phone (3a) Pro. Runs on Nothing OS 3.1 (Android 15) with six years of promised updates.

The Independence Day Sale will be live from July 31 to August 10. Available via: Flipkart, Flipkart Minutes, Myntra, Vijay Sales, Croma, and all leading retail stores. Bank offers are applicable via: ICICI Bank, SBI Card and IDFC FIRST Bank

Arista Expands Commitment to India for Enterprise Networking and AI Innovation

India, July 31, 2025 – Arista Networks (NYSE: ANET), a leading innovator in cloud and AI networking, today announced a major expansion to its investments in India with a Make in India (MII) initiative that accelerates innovation, local manufacturing, and skills development in enterprise networking. Through this and other ongoing efforts, the company continues to build AI for Networking centers of excellence across the country, strongly contributing to India’s position as a global leader in next-generation computing and connectivity.

Advancing AI for Networking – Made in India

Over the last few years, Arista has established an AI for Networking Center of Excellence in India, focusing on three key strategic initiatives: 

• AI-driven Networking: Simplifying data center, campus, and edge operations with real-time analytics and autonomous self-healing networks to ensure consistent, scalable performance across enterprise environments.
• Network Cybersecurity: Enabling customers to defend against modern cyber threats by combining deep network visibility with AI-enhanced security frameworks for real-time threat detection, identity-aware segmentation, and policy enforcement at scale.
• Intelligent Wi-Fi: Delivering self-optimizing, adaptive wireless experiences with seamless and reliable connectivity and smooth application experience, along with actionable intelligence for network administrators.
  

Now in alignment with India’s vision for self-reliant technology infrastructure, Arista is ramping up investments in local manufacturing for its portfolio of products with a comprehensive Make In India (MII) strategy.

“I welcome the commitment of technology leaders like Arista Networks in advancing the Government of India’s Make in India and Digital India missions,” said Mr. R. Shakya, Deputy Director General (DDG), Department of Telecommunications, Ministry of Communications, Government of India. “Indigenous innovation and local manufacturing in critical domains such as cloud and AI networking are essential for securing our digital future and unlocking high-value employment opportunities for Indian talent.”

Arista’s Make in India initiative will now support the domestic production of high-performance data center and campus network switches and enterprise access points, with an increasing focus on sourcing critical components locally. This strategy enhances India’s role as a hub for trusted and scalable networking infrastructure across cloud, AI, and security use cases.

“India’s national security and digital sovereignty increasingly hinge on trusted, high-performance infrastructure,” said Lt. Gen. M.U. Nair, National Cybersecurity Coordinator (NCSC), Government of India. “Arista’s Make in India initiative, combined with its investment in cybersecurity-enabled AI networking, represents a significant stride toward building resilient, self-reliant digital ecosystems. These efforts not only strengthen India’s strategic autonomy but also advance its global leadership in secure and trusted technologies.”

A Decade of Innovation with More to Come

Arista’s presence in India began soon after the company was founded in 2004. More recently, the company’s campus networking portfolio was strengthened by the acquisition of Mojo Networks, a major Indian networking vendor and wireless intrusion prevention (WIPS) pioneer. India has thus for many years, been an innovation, design, and development hub for the company’s products, solving business- and mission-critical challenges for customers across the globe. With MII, this investment is extending to manufacturing in India. 

“Over the last decade, Arista has already invested over a billion dollars in India through its multiple development centers,” said Sameer Padhye, Vice President, Global Services and India Sales at Arista Networks. “Now by redoubling our efforts through Make in India and other initiatives, the company is focused on driving an additional billion dollars of investment over the next 3-5 years.”

Arista’s ongoing commitment to India is also critical to enabling innovation and global competitiveness for Indian enterprises and cloud providers.

“Arista’s ‘Make in India’ initiative for high-performance networking gear, along with its focus on AI-driven networking, aligns perfectly with Zoho’s commitment to self-reliance and scaling global infrastructure from India,” said Shailesh Kumar Davey, CEO and Co-founder, Zoho Corporation. “This move helps strengthen India’s growing role in powering next-gen global technologies.”

Furthermore, Arista is also partnering with government bodies and academic institutions to train over 100,000 engineers over the next decade in areas such as “AI for Networking” and “Networking for AI.” This initiative is designed to cultivate a future-ready workforce and strengthen India’s role in the global digital economy.

“IIT Jammu’s decision to power its entire campus network with Arista has been transformative and reflects the institution’s commitment to delivering an uninterrupted learning and research environment for students and faculty alike. Arista’s investment in India signals a growing partnership with the country’s educational sector to develop the next generation of network engineers.” – IIT Jammu