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New Delhi, Jan 19: Kärcher India, a global leader in cleaning technology, participated in the Industrial Engineering & Manufacturing Expo (IEM), engaging with industry professionals, manufacturers, and solution providers from the engineering and manufacturing ecosystem.

At the expo, Kärcher India showcased a comprehensive range of professional and industrial cleaning solutions engineered for the toughest cleaning demands of manufacturing units, industrial facilities, warehouses, and commercial establishments. The portfolio included high-pressure cleaners, wet and dry vacuum cleaners, scrubber dryers, manual sweepers, steam cleaners, and spray extraction machines, highlighting efficient, durable, and application-specific cleaning technologies that boost productivity and hygiene standards.

As a proven innovator in cleaning technology, Kärcher’s expertise stems from decades of engineering excellence  from inventing the first European hot-water high-pressure cleaner in 1950 to continuously refining high-pressure and industrial cleaning systems that balance performance with resource efficiency. This commitment has made Kärcher a global market leader in cleaning systems and the GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™-titled current best-selling pressure washer brand, underscoring unmatched market leadership in pressure washing solutions worldwide.

The participation reinforced Kärcher India’s position as a total cleaning solutions provider, aligning cutting-edge technology with the needs of India’s manufacturing and engineering sectors, and underlined its commitment to supporting the ecosystem with high-performance, reliable, and sustainable cleaning solutions that enhance operational efficiency and workplace safety.

Hyderabad, Jan 19: Titan Intech Limited a listed electronics and technology company with over four decades of engineering expertise, has announced the launch of “UltraLED Displays”, a dedicated professional LED display product vertical. This strategic launch marks Titan Intech’s entry into the next-generation professional LED display systems segment, aligned with India’s expanding digital infrastructure and smart city initiatives.

The launch of UltraLED Displays represents a significant transformation of Titan Intech from a diversified electronics and EMS player into a value-added, technology-led manufacturer of advanced visual display solutions, catering to mission-critical, enterprise, and public infrastructure requirements.

Strategic Growth Platform
UltraLED Displays is positioned as a long-term growth engine for Titan Intech Limited, focused on high-margin professional LED display markets. The initiative supports indigenous manufacturing, import substitution, and annuity-based revenues from infrastructure, enterprise, and government projects, in line with Make in India and Atmanirbhar Bharat.

Product Portfolio
UltraLED Displays offers professional LED display solutions for command-and-control centres, smart cities, enterprises, retail, hospitality, and entertainment. The portfolio includes indoor, outdoor, transparent, flexible, and COB-based premium displays, supported by proprietary electronics and software.

Advanced Technology Architecture
The UltraLED range features application-driven products such as Ultra SHIELD, Ultra EDGE, Ultra AURA, Ultra BLAZE, Ultra FIELD, Ultra AirView, and Ultra COBflex. The solutions incorporate Flip-Chip COB technology, common cathode design, high refresh rates, and advanced thermal management.

Strategic International Technology Collaboration
UltraLED Displays has been developed with a leading South Korean technology partner, enabling technology transfer, faster time-to-market, and product differentiation.

Manufacturing & Execution Readiness
Assembly and warehousing facilities are operational in Hyderabad, with experience centres and service infrastructure being expanded across key Indian markets. All required approvals and certifications are in place.

Business & Financial Impact
The initiative is expected to improve revenue mix, support margin expansion, reduce import dependence, and strengthen order visibility from infrastructure and enterprise segments.

Legacy & Long-Term Vision
With over 40 years of engineering experience, Titan Intech Limited views UltraLED Displays as a strategic extension of its core strengths, supporting India’s digital infrastructure growth and long-term shareholder value.

Rights Issue
The Company has announced a Rights Issue of up to 49,14,05,865 equity shares of face value ₹1 each, offered at par, in the ratio of 3:2 to eligible shareholders as on October 31, 2025. There was an overwhelming response to the Rights Issue from the Investors and successfully completed the same. The capital raise supports business expansion and long-term value creation.

Mumbai, Jan 16: Instagram today announced expanded capabilities for creators to reach audiences worldwide with more authentic, localised content. Meta AI now allows creators to translate, dub, and lip-sync reels into five additional Indian languages—Bengali, Tamil, Telugu, Kannada, and Marathi—alongside existing support for Hindi, English, Spanish, and Portuguese. While this feature was first introduced in November 2025, it is now rolling out to all users across India.

The announcement was made at the exclusive ‘House of Instagram’ event in Mumbai, highlighting India’s growing significance for Meta and underscoring Instagram’s commitment to empowering creators to connect with wider audiences.

Meta AI Translations Expand to Five New Indian Languages

Creators can now leverage Meta AI to transform their reels so they sound and look fluent in some of the world’s most spoken languages, preserving the tone and authenticity of the original content. Lip-sync functionality ensures that translated audio matches mouth movements, making it appear as though the creator is speaking the translated language natively.

This capability allows creators to reach more people across India and globally, unlocking the potential for international growth while retaining their unique voice and style.

New Indian Fonts Available in Edits

Creators also gain access to new Indian fonts for their text and captions, including Devanagari and Bengali-Assamese scripts, supporting languages such as Hindi, Marathi, Bengali, and Assamese.

How it works:

• In your editing timeline, select “Text” from the bottom tools tray.

• Tap the “Aa” icon to view available fonts.

• Devices set to Devanagari or Bengali-Assamese scripts will default to these fonts; others can filter fonts by language in the “all fonts” tab.

This update, rolling out soon on Android, allows creators to stylise content with culturally relevant scripts, enhancing accessibility and engagement.

Additional Creator Features

These updates follow a series of recent enhancements designed to boost creator productivity and creativity, including:

• Restyling photos and videos in Instagram Stories using Meta AI.

• Bulk editing captions and reversing videos.

• Lip-syncing for photos and videos to bring content to life.

• Access to 400 new sound effects for richer audio experiences.

With these tools, Instagram continues to provide creators with innovative ways to grow their audience, tell authentic stories, and engage communities across India and beyond.

Mumbai, Jan 16: New research shows that after an era of ‘AI hype’,  business leaders are now increasingly realistic and pragmatic about their AI strategies, and have started using it in their decision-making. The Capgemini Research Institute publishes today a report on AI perspectives, The multi-year AI advantage: Building the enterprise of tomorrow, along with a spotlight report on AI and decision-making, How AI is quietly reshaping executive decisions. As organizations enter 2026, the research suggests that organizations and their leaders will need to be more deliberate about governance, skills, accountability and human-AI chemistry to realize the full transformative value of AI.

As AI adoption is growing, businesses are accelerating AI investments for competitiveness and long-term value creation

According to  The multi-year AI advantage: Building the enterprise of tomorrow, which surveyed 1,505 executives at large organizations globally, 38% of organizations already operationalize generative AI use cases, while six in ten organizations are now exploring agentic AI applications. Nearly half of Chinese organizations are piloting or deploying agentic AI, ahead of US and European ones. Two thirds of business leaders believe that if they fail to scale AI as rapidly as their competitors, they risk missing strategic opportunities and losing their competitive edge.

Meanwhile, the way organizations measure AI success is evolving. Operational efficency and cost reduction are no longer the sole benchmarks: new measures of ROI include revenue growth, risk management and compliance, knowledge management and customer experience and personalization. Business leaders globally are more mindful than ever of the need to maintain control over their critical assets. More than half of organizations now prioritize data sovereignty, ensuring that sensitive or regulated data remains under their control.

Looking ahead, organizations are planning to accelerate AI investments, prioritizing functions with well-defined processes and measurable outcomes, and signaling a shift from experimentation towards long-term value creation. Nearly two thirds say they have started pausing lower-value AI projects to redirect their efforts toward high-impact areas. On average, they expect to allocate 5% of their annual business budget[1] to AI initiatives in 2026, up from 3% in 2025, and aim to focus on infrastructure, data, governance, and workforce upskilling, laying a strong foundation for AI adoption and impact.

“We have now entered a new, more pragmatic and realistic era of AI-driven transformation, focused on longer-term, enterprise-wide implementations, to improve not just productivity , but revenue, customer experience, risk management, innovation, or decision-making,” says Pascal Brier, Chief Innovation Officer at Capgemini and Member of the Group Executive Committee. “AI has now crossed a critical threshold: the question is no longer whether to pursue AI, but how to embed it into the fabric of the enterprise. As we enter 2026, many organizations are rightly prioritizing strong AI foundations – data, governance, and human-AI chemistry – but one other area stands out as a critical factor in successful AI deployments – leadership readiness. AI use is also now informing strategic decision-making. How leaders set a clear vision for its use across the enterprise and take responsibility for it will be key to effectively harness its transformative power.”

AI is reshaping decision-making

In addition, a spotlight report on decision-making, How AI is quietly reshaping executive decisions, surveyed 500 CXOs including 100 CEOs. It finds that more than half of CXOs are using AI to support or inform their strategic decision-making today, either “actively” – a trend expected to more than double within the next three years – or “selectively”, with close to another third currently “experimenting” with it. If these CXOs are currently mostly using AI to help with emails, meeting notes and documents, and research and analysis, in 3 years they expect to use it primarily to augment and challenge strategic thinking.

Early adoption is already delivering value. More than half of CXOs report reduced time and cost to make decisions, and improvements in creativity and foresight through the use of AI. At the same time, leaders are clear that AI remains an input rather than a replacement for human judgment. Just 1% of CXOs believe AI could autonomously make certain strategic decisions in the next one to three years.

CEOs, CFOs and COOs are also mindful of the ramifications of AI-driven decision making. Just 41% of them report an above-average level of trust in AI for executive decision-making, with the main concerns for all CXOs being legal and security risks as well as difficulty to explain AI-influenced decisions. In addition, many senior leaders remain reluctant to discuss their own use of AI publicly. Only 11% of CXOs say they currently highlight or plan to highlight the use of AI in business decisions. Those who prefer not to disclose AI use cite concerns about reputational risk if AI-influenced decisions go wrong and uncertainty around how clients, partners and the public perceive AI use.

Methodology of the reports

For The multi-year AI advantage: Building the enterprise of tomorrow report, 1,505 executives at organizations with more than $1 billion in annual revenue across 15 industries in North America, Europe, APAC, and Latin America were surveyed. All these organizations have already deployed AI at limited or full scale and executives surveyed were director-level and above. The survey was conducted in November 2025.

For the How AI is quietly reshaping executive decisions report, the Capgemini Research Institute conducted a quantitative survey of 500 C-suite executives, including 100 CEOs. Executives surveyed were employed at organizations with annual revenue exceeding $10 billion, spanning 16 countries and 13 industries. The survey was conducted in August and September 2025. The survey findings were complemented with insights from in-depth interviews with 6 C-level executives.

AI comes of age: Deloitte’s 17th Annual Tech Trends report reveals how leading organizations are scaling AI for outcomes and impact

Mumbai, Jan 16: The technology landscape has fundamentally shifted, and with it comes a massive opportunity. AI is challenging boards, leaders and the workforce to rethink how they operate, compete and create value — and the organizations bold enough to rebuild rather than just enhance will define the next decade.

“We are seeing that most technology trends today are pivoting decisively toward AI, and the shift is no longer about experimentation or isolated use cases. What stands out in this year’s Deloitte Tech Trends report is how AI is becoming a catalyst for rethinking how organizations are designed, governed, and scaled end to end. For India, this moment is especially relevant. Our enterprises operate at unmatched scale and diversity, which makes incremental change insufficient. The real opportunity lies in rebuilding core processes, infrastructure, and talent models so human and digital capabilities can work together seamlessly. Organizations that take this systems-level view of AI will be better positioned to drive resilience, productivity, and long-term value in an increasingly complex environment,” said Deepa Seshadri, Partner and CIO Program Leader, Deloitte India.

Enterprises are also faced with a variety of challenges, including economic uncertainty, policy shifts, and more, making it more important than ever to invest in strategic, scalable and transformational innovation. However, the complexity of creating an interconnected organization can be daunting and knowing where to invest can be difficult to pinpoint.

Ultimately, the gap between experimentation and impact is where competitive advantage is won or lost. Those who bridge it now are better positioned to shape their industries.

“The pace of technology change can be overwhelming. Deloitte’s Tech Trends report aims to cut through hype to provide clarity and confidence about the business and mission impact expected over the next 18 to 24 months, with breadcrumbs to the real investments leaders can make today. While AI remains central, other advances — like human + machine dynamics, underlying infrastructure choices and the next wave of cyber — demand attention. Leaders can’t afford inertia; ‘Tech Trends’ highlights real ways to forge new futures across industries worldwide,” said Bill Briggs, chief technology officer, Deloitte.

Kelly Raskovich, Emerging Technology Leader and Tech Trends Executive Editor, Deloitte, further added,

“For 17 years, ‘Tech Trends’ has tracked emerging technologies poised to reshape business. This year is different. Innovation is compounding. Forces aren’t simply additive, but multiplicative. Better technology enables more applications. More applications generate more data. More data attracts more investment. More investment builds better infrastructure. Each improvement simultaneously accelerates all the others. We’re seeing the S-curves compress in real time, and the distance between emerging and mainstream is collapsing. That’s the reality technology leaders are navigating.”

The report identifies five interconnected forces reshaping enterprise technology. Each represents a shift from last year’s experimentation phase to this year’s scaling imperative:

AI-enabled robots: Intelligent robots enter human spaces as AI moves from screens to streets

As AI is integrated directly into physical forms, real world autonomous devices with unprecedented capability may soon navigate human spaces.  AI will likely transition robots from niche, pre-programmed, task-specific tools to adaptive systems that can actively observe, decide, act, learn and adapt in dynamic settings. Success requires collaboration between hardware providers, regulatory bodies, and enterprises to turn these systems into reimagined work, not just next-gen tools.

AI agents: To give an AI agent a performance review, you’ll have to rewrite the standards

Despite enthusiasm for AI agents that can autonomously make decisions and complete tasks, many organizations are hitting a wall: only 11% have successfully deployed these systems in production. The challenge isn’t technology, it’s that enterprises are trying to automate existing processes designed for humans rather than redesigning them for AI-first operations. Leading organizations are reimagining what work means, based on the recognition that AI agents and human workers have different skill sets. Leaders are already beginning to develop hybrid human-digital workforces and investing to shepherd the massive change as teams and orgs increasingly are a mix of human and machine. Getting this balance right requires not just investing in learning, culture and growth for the human workforce, but also setting the foundation for the HR equivalent for advanced agents, robots and more.

AI infrastructure: AI sparked an infrastructure reckoning, now enterprises must build something new

While AI processing costs have plummeted, some organizations are seeing massive monthly bills. The culprit? Usage is growing far faster than costs are falling, and systems are built on top of aging infrastructure made for a different world. Organizations are hitting a tipping point where cloud services become cost-prohibitive for high-volume workloads. Leading organizations are implementing three-tier hybrid architectures: cloud for elasticity, on-premises for consistency, and edge for immediacy. In some cases, purpose-built AI data centers can be deployed faster than existing infrastructure can be retrofitted.

IT operating model: From architecture to delivery, AI flips the script on modern tech operations

AI is rewiring the ways IT organizations operate. What started out as a tool in the hands of the IT function is now reshaping it, and the familiar incremental pace of change is a thing of the past. A tech operation driven by AI can be leaner, faster and more adaptive, but for that to happen, tech leaders will need to pave the way with refreshed approaches to organization and culture. Leading organizations are anchoring AI initiatives to measurable business outcomes, designing modular architectures for flexibility, and redefining talent strategies around human-machine collaboration. Done right, these teams are the lighthouse that guides enterprise-wide transformation.

AI’s cyber paradox: AI introduces new security vulnerabilities, but it’s at the core of a proactive approach to emerging risks

AI is completely changing enterprise cybersecurity: The same technology that can deliver competitive advantage and new business opportunities is also introducing new cyber vulnerabilities and widening attack surfaces. Shadow AI deployments, adversarial attacks, and intrinsic system weaknesses are expanding attack surfaces. But the opportunity is using AI defensively, including red teaming with AI agents, adversarial training, and automated threat detection operating at machine speed. By adopting an “AI for cyber” and “cyber for AI” approach with security blueprints at its core, cyber leaders can proactively address emerging risks and drive tangible business outcomes.

Signals: The future is calling: Beyond the five major trends, Deloitte’s report identifies eight emerging technology signals (or technology patterns) that forward-thinking leaders should monitor, including brain-inspired neuromorphic chips, edge AI applications, biometric authentication advances, how AI agents are reshaping privacy concerns, and generative engine optimization.

The 17th annual “Deloitte Tech Trends Report” tracks the important changes business and technology leaders can use to find opportunities for growth, innovation and market disruption

New Delhi, Jan 15 : realme, India’s most popular smartphone brand among the youth, today announced its Republic Day Sale, bringing attractive limited-period offers across its GT, Narzo, and P series smartphones. Starting 16 January, consumers can enjoy special price benefits, bank offers, coupons, and no-cost EMI options on Amazon, Flipkart, and realme.com.

As part of the celebrations, realme is placing special focus on the Narzo 90 Series, designed to deliver reliable performance, excellent camera experience, and a modern design for everyday use. With exclusive offers during the sale, the Narzo 90 Series stands out as a value-for-money option for users seeking dependable and future-ready mid-range smartphones.

Additionally, the realme P4x will feature Republic Day offers, reinforcing realme’s online-first portfolio and making it an attractive choice for consumers seeking performance and modern design at accessible prices.

The sale aims to make performance-focused smartphones more affordable, while continuing realme’s mission to bring advanced technology to a wider audience. Offers will be live on Amazon, Flipkart, and realme.com until 22 January 2026.

Performance-First Smartphones for Young Users: realme Narzo Series

The Narzo Series remains a favorite among young consumers due to its performance-oriented approach.

• realme Narzo 90 delivers smooth everyday performance, reliable battery life, and refined design.

• realme Narzo 90X achieved over 1 lakh units sold on its first day in 2025, becoming the top-selling smartphone by volume in the ₹10,000–₹20,000 segment on Amazon.

Other models like Narzo 80 Pro, Narzo 80 Lite 5G, and Narzo 80 Lite 4G offer efficient performance, dependable battery life, and smooth user experience across price segments.

Power Meets Flagship Innovation: realme GT Series

The GT Series is realme’s performance flagship lineup, combining powerful processors, advanced cooling systems, and immersive displays.

• Devices like GT 7 Pro, GT 7, and GT 7T cater to power users and gamers, delivering flagship-grade performance, fast charging, and premium design.

Online-First Performance Powerhouse: realme P Series

The P Series strengthens realme’s online-first portfolio, balancing performance, design, and value for digital-first consumers.

• realme P4x emerged as the #1 best-selling smartphone of 2025 on online platforms, reflecting strong demand for feature-rich yet affordable smartphones.

New Dehli, Jan 15:  Seagate Technology plc (NASDAQ: STX), a global leader in mass‑capacity data storage, is showcasing advanced storage solutions at Intersec 2026 that help power the transformation of AI-driven video analytics into searchable, decision‑ready intelligence. The edge-to-cloud portfolio is designed to help businesses unlock the full value of their data and make smarter, faster decisions. 

AI applications in video image analytics (VIA) are fueling unprecedented data growth at the network edge. IDC reports that more than 75% of organizations expect their video data to at least double over the next five years, as AI adds summaries, annotations, and metadata to every frame. This surge is driven by new use cases across industries – from accelerating investigations and automating alerts to ensuring compliance and enabling deep operational insights.

To help meet this demand, Seagate highlights its latest mass-capacity storage breakthroughs at Intersec. Building on its leadership in CMR technology, the company brings industry-leading 32TB hard drives across its Exos®, SkyHawk® AI, and IronWolf® Pro portfolio to channel and retail partners. Following the blueprint established in hyperscale cloud environments – where Seagate Mozaic technology at higher capacities is already proven – enterprise customers can confidently scale AI workloads across today’s complex hybrid and multi-cloud infrastructures. Hard drives deliver unmatched capacity, performance, and scalability enabling businesses to efficiently store and process massive volumes of data, supporting AI adoption at the edge and in data centers.

“AI applications, like computer vision, are transforming how video is used across industries,” said Melyssa Banda, SVP of Edge Storage and Solutions at Seagate. “From smart city initiatives to retail and critical infrastructure, video is becoming a searchable business intelligence, and it’s changing how operations run day-to-day. ​This pivot demands a new kind of data backbone: mass-capacity storage at the edge and in the data center to keep insights flowing and archives searchable. Without it, the promise of AI-powered video analytics stalls.​”

To learn more, visit us at Intersec booth SA H19. Seagate experts are there to provide you with the latest updates on cutting-edge technologies designed to address the needs of the AI-driven data surge. 

Media are invited to a networking Happy Hour on January 13 at 12:30pm at the booth.

New Delhi, Jan 15:  Lyne Originals, one of India’s fast-growing smart accessories and audio brands, has announced the launch of six new products across true wireless earbuds, wireless neckbands, portable speakers, and power banks. The new lineup includes the Startup-22 Power Bank, Startup-29 Bluetooth Speaker, Startup-15 TWS, Startup-17 Wireless Neckband, Start-2 Wireless Neckband, and Start-1 Wireless Neckband.

These launches further strengthen Lyne Originals’ portfolio of affordable, everyday technology accessories, with a focus on dependable audio performance, extended battery life, low-latency usage, and fast-charging capabilities.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Kavya Vij, Chief Product Officer, Lyne Originals, said,

“Our focus at Lyne Originals has always been on creating products users can rely on every day. From immersive audio and low-latency gaming to long battery life and fast charging, this new range has been designed around real usage needs. With accessible pricing and thoughtfully selected features, these launches reflect our commitment to making smart audio and power accessories available to a wider audience across India.”

Product Features and Specifications

Startup-22 Power Bank

The Startup-22 Power Bank is built for users who need reliable, all-day charging. Featuring a 20,000mAh battery, it supports 65W fast charging along with PD and QC protocols. Multiple output ports allow simultaneous device charging, while an LED display provides real-time battery and charging status.
Available in Black and White.

Startup-29 Bluetooth Speaker

Designed for powerful sound in a compact form, the Startup-29 Bluetooth Speaker delivers 20W audio output through a 52mm driver. It supports Bluetooth 5.3 connectivity and offers up to 10 hours of playback. The inclusion of a wireless microphone makes it ideal for karaoke, casual gatherings, and home entertainment.
Available in Blue, Orange, and Green.

Startup-15 True Wireless Stereo Earbuds

The Startup-15 TWS offers an immersive wireless audio experience with strong call clarity and ultra-low latency. Featuring Bluetooth 6.0 and ENC technology, the earbuds reduce background noise during calls. Equipped with 13mm dynamic drivers, they deliver clear and engaging sound. With up to 50 hours of playback and 49ms low latency, the earbuds are well-suited for gaming, streaming, and everyday use.
Available in Blue, Black, and White.

Startup-17 Wireless Neckband

Designed for extended wear and everyday comfort, the Startup-17 Wireless Neckband features magnetic earbuds for tangle-free storage and auto on/off functionality. It supports Bluetooth 5.4, includes ENC for improved call clarity, and houses 10mm drivers for balanced sound. With up to 50 hours of music playback, it is ideal for long listening sessions.
Available in Blue, Black, and Silver.

Start-2 Wireless Neckband

The Start-2 Wireless Neckband is tailored for performance-driven users, including gamers and streamers. Powered by Bluetooth 5.3, it offers ENC support, 10mm drivers for immersive audio, and voice assistant compatibility for hands-free control. With up to 30 hours of playback, it ensures uninterrupted listening throughout the day.
Available in Black and Purple.

Start-1 Wireless Neckband

The Start-1 Wireless Neckband balances immersive entertainment with everyday reliability. Equipped with Bluetooth 5.3, it delivers 40ms ultra-low latency, making it ideal for gaming and streaming. The neckband features ENC technology, voice assistant support, and optimised drivers for rich, detailed sound. Offering up to 30 hours of music playback and talk time, it ensures long-lasting performance on the go.
Available in Black and Purple.