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Oracle & Google Cloud add AI agent for database queries

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Oracle and Google Cloud have added a Gemini Enterprise agent that lets users query Oracle databases in natural language without writing SQL.
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Oracle & Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise database agent

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Oracle and Google Cloud add Gemini Enterprise access to governed database data, letting users query enterprise records in natural language without SQL.
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Arena Animation launches advisory board to shape courses

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Arena Animation enlists seven creative industry figures for a new Mumbai advisory board to sharpen courses, mentoring and studio-ready skills.
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Netskope launches Mumbai management plane for Indian data

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Netskope adds Mumbai management plane to keep Indian policy and log data local as DPDPA and sector rules intensify sovereignty demands.
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Pi Data Centres to open first Mumbai site with JLL

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Pi and JLL are expanding digital infrastructure in India with a 3MW Central Mumbai site set for August 2026, the first step in a 23MW roll-out.
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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings

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Seattle tops Karat's 2026 engineering talent rankings as Toronto, Chicago and London surge in a shift away from traditional tech hubs.
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Asia Pacific data centre pipeline hits record 19.4GW

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Johor, Mumbai and Bangkok drive Asia Pacific's surge as the region's data centre pipeline reaches a record 19.4GW, Cushman & Wakefield says.
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DevRev expands Computer AI agent platform in India

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DevRev to expand its Computer AI agent platform in India, debuting Agent Studio and Text2SQL tools to push enterprises beyond pilot projects.
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iVisa launches B1/B2 support amid tighter US scrutiny

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iVisa unveils B1/B2 visa support as the US tightens visitor scrutiny and pilots bonds of up to USD $15,000 for higher-risk applicants.
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Tech Data & NetApp unveil AI Test Drive hub in India

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Tech Data and NetApp open an AI Test Drive hub in India, giving partners ready-made infrastructure to trial and scale real-world projects.
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Upwind ramps up APJ cloud security push from India

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Upwind boosts India hub and APJ cloud footprint as runtime security demand surges amid rising breaches and tighter regional regulations.
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Poor product data costs Indian eCommerce ₹5,000 crore

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Poor product data is costing Indian eCommerce about INR ₹5,000 crore a year in lost margins and returns, a new sector-wide study warns.
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OpenAI appoints Arvind KC as new Chief People Officer

Thu, 26th Feb 2026
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OpenAI has hired veteran tech and people leader Arvind KC as Chief People Officer to steer hiring and workforce strategy as AI reshapes work.
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Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai with 450+ brands

Thu, 19th Feb 2026
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Smart Home Expo 2026 returns to Mumbai's Jio World Convention Centre with 450+ brands and demo rooms in its biggest trade edition yet.
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ImagiNxt 2026, MeitY Startup Hub join for Mumbai tech fest

Fri, 6th Feb 2026
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ImagiNxt 2026 partners with MeitY Startup Hub to put startups and policy centre stage at Mumbai's new tech and innovation festival.
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India budget boosts tech, data centres & MSME support

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India's Union Budget backs tech infrastructure, data centres and MSMEs, signalling policy continuity and long-term digital growth plans.
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Nokia & Constl to build DWDM optical network in India

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Nokia and Constl will build a DWDM optical network across India, starting in Mumbai, to boost data-centre and cloud connectivity.
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FM opens Mumbai office to grow India reinsurance arm

Wed, 21st Jan 2026
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FM has opened a Mumbai office to strengthen its India reinsurance arm, deepening local risk management and broker partnerships.
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B.C. expands India trade ties with Karnataka tech partnership

Tue, 20th Jan 2026
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British Columbia inks Karnataka life sciences pact in Bengaluru push to deepen biotech, medtech and digital health trade ties with India.
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CapitaLand secures second hyperscaler deal in Navi Mumbai

Fri, 16th Jan 2026
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CapitaLand India Trust inks a second hyperscaler deal at its Navi Mumbai data centre, taking pre-leasing across its portfolio to 53%.