Shunya Labs Builds a Production-Ready Voice AI System for India Using Project Vaani by IISc, ARTPARK, and Google
Gurugram, May 11: Shunya Labs’ open-weight, real-time voice AI system, Vak, supports 55 Indian languages and is built for enterprise and public-sector deployment. Trained on all annotated portions of Project Vaani, Vak combines large-scale Indian speech data with production-grade voice AI infrastructure into a deployable multilingual system. It addresses...
HORIBA India Highlights Role of Advanced Analytical Technologies and Localisation in India’s Innovation Journey on National Technology Day
-Dr Rajeev Gautam, President, HORIBA India “National Technology Day is a celebration of India’s growing innovation ecosystem and the transformative role technology plays in nation-building. At HORIBA India, we are proud to contribute to this journey by delivering advanced analytical and measurement technologies that enable quality, precision, sustainability, and innovation across industries. Backed by HORIBA’s 73 years of global...
Synology named as a “Strong Performer” in the 2026 Gartner™ Voice of the Customer for Backup and Data Protection Platforms
TAIPEI, Taiwan, May 11: Synology today announced its inclusion in the 2026 Gartner Voice of the Customer for Backup and Data Protection Platforms report. Recognized as a strong performer, Synology received a 98% of “willingness to recommend” rating from IT leaders for its data protection solutions. “Synology’s recognition in this...
New AI Tool Could Replace Costly Cancer Gene Expression Profiling
By- Christina Elston LOS ANGELES (May 8, 2026) — A team led by Cedars-Sinai Health Sciences University investigators has created a faster, cheaper way to determine the genes expressed in cancerous tumors. The AI-based tool, which they describe in Cell, could make personalized cancer treatment available to more patients. The new tool,...
IIM Sambalpur–MCL MoU to Train 500 Officers in AI for Coal Sector Transformation
May 9 (BNP): The Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Sambalpur has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Mahanadi Coalfields Limited (MCL) to train 500 officers in Artificial Intelligence (AI), aiming to modernise coal operations and strengthen data-driven decision-making across the organisation. The agreement was formalised by Keshav Rao,...
KPIT Co-Founder Ravi Pandit Dies at 71
May 8 (BNP): KPIT Technologies has announced the passing of its Co-Founder and Chairman, Dr. S.B. (Ravi) Pandit, who died in Pune on Friday at the age of 71, according to a regulatory filing by the company. Dr. Pandit was a key architect in building KPIT Technologies into a...
ESET uncovers CallPhantom scam on Google Play: Fake logs for real money
May 8: ESET researchers have uncovered fraudulent apps on Google Play that claim to provide the call history “for any number.” The offending apps, which ESET named CallPhantom based on their false claims, purport to provide access to call histories, SMS records, and even WhatsApp call logs for any...
10ZiG and Parallels Deepen Technology Partnership to Advance Flexible and Secure Digital Workspaces
Alliance extended to combine Parallels RAS and 10ZiG innovations to simplify virtual app and desktop delivery across hybrid environments PHOENIX and AUSTIN, Texas – May 8, 2026 – 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, and web application environments, and...
WhatsApp Introduces AI-Powered Business Support Tool for SMEs in India
WhatsApp Launches “Business AI” in India to Help SMEs Automate Customer Support and Boost Digital Sales New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): WhatsApp on Thursday announced the launch of its new AI-powered feature “Business AI” in India, aimed at helping small and medium enterprises (SMEs) manage customer interactions more efficiently...
AI and Data Modernisation Fuel India’s Tech Spending Boom, Transform Enterprise Digital Growth
New Delhi, May 7 (BNP): India’s technology spending is witnessing a strong upswing, driven primarily by rapid adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and large-scale data modernisation across industries, according to a recent industry report. The report notes that enterprises are increasingly prioritising investments in AI-powered tools, cloud infrastructure, and...