i-Coach Revolutionizes Sales with Unified Insights
8.11.25
A new AI platform, i-Coach, aims to integrate analysis and learning capabilities for front-line managers, sales, and service teams, addressing the issue of siloed data and poor user experiences caused by existing platforms. Head of Platform and AI, Megan Andrew, expresses excitement about its potential to transform commercial results globally.
The Indian Tech Society Awards 2025 recognized Satyam Rastogi for strengthening enterprise defenses, while Jyoti Dayah championed young women's participation in STEM education. Vishnu Chundi scaled fintech solutions across Africa and India, and Shreeranjani Kanagavel enhanced healthcare accessibility through AI-led platforms. Dr. Sugandh Khanna pioneered research and innovation in clinical AI applications, and Sumedh Kulkarni transformed EdTech infrastructure for scalable learning solutions. Mukhil Padmanabhan built secure, scalable SaaS platforms for global enterprises. The awards also highlighted the importance of responsible AI, cybersecurity as a trust layer, tech for good, and India-UK investment collaborations.
Microsoft Partners with Azure on AI Infrastructure
8.11.25
Microsoft's WORLD3 has partnered with Azure for advanced AI infrastructure, leveraging large language models like OpenAI's GPT, Anthropic's Claude, and Llama, optimized for different agent tasks. The company is also supported by Amazon Web Services (AWS) for a scalable ecosystem. WORLD3 recently joined Microsoft for Startups, receiving industry validation.
Elon Musk has made a comment that OpenAI will "eat Microsoft alive," but Sam Altman, the CEO of OpenAI, has dismissed this remark, saying he doesn't think about it. This comes as billionaire has filed multiple lawsuits against OpenAI, including one against Microsoft, claiming breach of contract due to OpenAI's use of funding for profit rather than humanity's benefit.
NESA's AI-enabled Virtual Care platform streamlines care delivery by providing a single-pane-of-glass interface that integrates seamlessly with Epic's systems, including MyChart and Hyperspace. The platform offers features such as two-way audio and video, edge-based ambient listening, computer vision, and actionable analytics, making it easier for clinicians to engage in virtual consults, monitor patients, and coordinate care. NESA is exhibiting at the Epic Annual Users Group Meeting in Verona, WI, showcasing its innovative solution designed to meet care teams where they already work, within their existing EHR systems.
Nvidia's H20 chips have raised security concerns in China due to allegations of a backdoor entry, with state media claiming the technology could be used for espionage. The issue has sparked debate over the potential risks and benefits of using these advanced chips in critical infrastructure.
Nvidia and AMD agree to share 15% of revenue from AI chip sales to China, as the US Commerce Department grants licenses for the sale of advanced computer chips used for artificial intelligence applications, amid escalating tech trade tensions and efforts to address trade imbalances and reshore manufacturing.
Pollo AI has launched a revolutionary AI avatar generator that allows users to create custom, lifelike AI speaking avatars from scratch in minutes. The platform's team leader, Janet Smith, says the new feature eliminates the need for pre-training or pre-recorded footage, making it easier and faster to produce high-quality AI avatar videos. With Pollo AI, users can create personalized videos with near-perfect lip synchronization, emotionally expressive facial expressions, and lifelike hand gestures, exceeding the capabilities of other AI avatar tools. The platform offers a library of realistic pre-made avatars and voiceover options, allowing users to customize speech and avatar performance for various purposes such as ads, content marketing, product promotion, and more.
PwC is expanding its AI research and data science team in Singapore, aiming to increase the team size to 20 employees by the end of the fiscal year. The hub will also include product managers, solution architects, business analysts, and domain experts in areas such as tax, legal, and sustainability. This expansion is supported by the Economic Development Board.