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Quick reads covering the latest enterprise technology, cybersecurity, cloud, AI, channel and industry developments.

SIR Controversy Deepens for Election Commission

Techno Blogging

SIR Controversy Deepens for Election Commission

India’s Election Commission (ECI) is facing renewed scrutiny following reports of internal disagreements over electoral-roll management and the nationwide Special Intensive R…

2026-09-26 16:12:23

Gemini Can Call for You

Techno Blogging

Gemini Can Call for You

Google is pushing Gemini further into the agentic AI era , testing a capability that allows the AI assistant to make and handle phone calls on a user’s behalf—moving be…

2026-09-26 00:00:00

Vi Now Offers Free International Roaming Services

TELECOM

Vi Now Offers Free International Roaming Services

Turning its new brand promise “ Vi Pe Sab Hain VIP ” into a tangible customer benefit, Vi announced a disruptive proposition that offers free international roaming serv…

2026-09-25 16:35:03

Akamai Secures $11.6 Billion Multi-year Anthropic Deal

Cloud Computing

Akamai Secures $11.6 Billion Multi-year Anthropic Deal

Akamai Technologies announced a significantly expanded relationship with Anthropic for $11.6 billion of contractual commitment over seven years. The multi-year commitment will supp…

2026-09-25 15:55:41

UPI Introduces MDR for Large Merchant Payments

Techno Blogging

UPI Introduces MDR for Large Merchant Payments

India’s UPI ecosystem is moving toward a new commercial framework. From October 15, 2026, specified person-to-merchant (P2M) transactions above ₹2,000 will attract a 0.4% Mer…

2026-09-25 12:52:35

TypeSafe’s $10B Jev Bet

Startup

TypeSafe’s $10B Jev Bet

TypeSafe AI , developer of the fast-rising Jev model, is reportedly in early talks to raise at least $1 billion at a valuation exceeding $10 billion. Some investors have offered to…

2026-09-25 11:17:03