IT Brief India - Technology news for CIOs & IT decision-makers
India

Regulation Stories

Indian Stories

Regulation stories

Global Stories

Regulation stories

OpenSky launches managed AI framework for public bodies
Digital Transformation

OpenSky launches managed AI framework for public bodies

Public bodies could get AI out of the pilot stage faster, as OpenSky bundles deployment, oversight and compliance into one service.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Today
inDrive, NVIDIA & Pony.ai explore robotaxis in Kazakhstan
Artificial Intelligence

inDrive, NVIDIA & Pony.ai explore robotaxis in Kazakhstan

Kazakhstan could become the first test market for driverless ride-hailing, as the partners examine whether the service can work in Astana's harsh winters.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals
Internet of Things

Nearly 70% of mobile market now backs satellite deals

GSMA Intelligence says satellite has moved into telecoms mainstream, as operators covering nearly 70% of global subscribers sign up for partnerships.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 7 min read • Last week
Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite
Ransomware

Australia cyber rules tighten as reporting deadlines bite

Australian firms face faster reporting clocks and penalties of up to AUD $50 million, as regulators step up scrutiny after cyber attacks.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 3 min read • Last week
EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says
Power / Energy

EU cloud sovereignty rules could cost €115bn, study says

The proposed law could add €115 billion in costs over a decade, with banks, energy firms and hospitals among those facing higher bills.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns
Data Protection

Dell study says EMEA AI rollout hit by security concerns

Security and compliance worries are slowing AI deployment across EMEA, where 55% of IT leaders say they have already delayed rollouts.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 4 min read • Last week
World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand
Blockchain

World Gold Council sees USD $700 billion digital gold demand

Nearly nine in 10 investors would consider digital gold, with the market potentially reaching USD $700 billion if trust and access improve.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules
Data Protection

Aon warns New Zealand firms on Asia-Pacific cyber rules

Cross-border data breaches could force New Zealand companies to notify multiple regulators, as Asia Pacific rules tighten and deadlines vary widely.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week

Stories from Other Regions

Regulation stories

UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow
Payment Technologies

UK businesses back Open Banking but trust concerns grow

Trust and oversight are now the biggest hurdles for wider Open Banking use, even as 94% of UK businesses say they may trial it soon.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Today
HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong
Crypto

HSBC launches RedCoin stablecoin on PayMe in Hong Kong

More than 3.3 million PayMe users can soon use HSBC RedCoin for instant transfers and merchant payments, as Hong Kong tightens its digital asset rules.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 3 min read • 2 days ago
AI boosts value of experienced developers, says Lancom CTO
Disaster Recovery

AI boosts value of experienced developers, says Lancom CTO

AI has made prototypes cheap, but production failures remain costly, putting a premium on experienced developers who can spot hidden risks.

By Sean Mitchell • 5 min read • 2 days ago
Who's in control? More transparency in driver-assist tech required
Apple CarPlay

Who's in control? More transparency in driver-assist tech required

Drivers of semi-autonomous cars can lose track of system limits, with an academic calling for clearer in-car warnings and tougher marketing rules.

By David Shilovsky • 6 min read • Last week
Appcharge appoints Ronen Morecki as Chief Operating Officer
Gaming

Appcharge appoints Ronen Morecki as Chief Operating Officer

The hire underscores Appcharge's push to win more app developers as court rulings and regulation open alternative payment routes beyond Apple and Google.

By Sofiah Nichole Salivio • 3 min read • Last week
CIOs say AI is outpacing governance, Thoughtworks finds
Digital Transformation

CIOs say AI is outpacing governance, Thoughtworks finds

Most organisations lack clear AI oversight, leaving CIOs responsible for failures, compliance risks and workforce disruption as adoption races ahead.

By Joseph Gabriel Lagonsin • 4 min read • Last week
Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up
Cloud Security

Jack Henry expands Google Cloud AI security tie-up

The tie-up aims to help 7,400 US community banks and credit unions spot AI-enabled cyber threats earlier and speed up responses.

By Karen Joy Bacudo • 4 min read • Last week
UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations
Disaster Recovery

UK organisations hit harder by cyberattacks on operations

UK firms are seeing more cyber incidents disrupt production, with 65% reporting operational impact in the past year, the highest among markets surveyed.

By Mara Sugue • 5 min read • Last week
What's going on with retirement village share prices?
New Zealand Labour Party

What's going on with retirement village share prices?

Policy uncertainty and a stagnant housing market have deepened the slump in retirement village shares, even as analysts see recovery potential.

By Susan Edmunds • 4 min read • Last week