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NTT DATA and Google Cloud Expand AI Partnership to Accelerate Enterprise Adoption of Agentic AI

NTT Data

Global technology services leader NTT DATA has expanded its strategic partnership with Google Cloud to help enterprises move beyond AI experimentation and deploy advanced artificial intelligence solutions at scale. The enhanced collaboration will focus on delivering agentic AI solutions powered by Google Gemini Enterprise, enabling organizations to transform business operations, improve productivity, and accelerate digital … Read more

Beyond the Selfie: How This AI Wearable Camera Wants to Become Your Digital Memory

ENN - Interviews

Artificial intelligence is increasingly becoming part of our daily lives, but one startup believes AI can do more than answer questions or generate content—it can help people preserve and relive their life experiences. At BEYOND Expo 2026, Entrepreneur News Network (ENN) met with Declan, who showcased an innovative AI-powered wearable camera designed to automatically capture … Read more

TrueFan AI Raises $10 Million Series A Funding to Accelerate Global Expansion and AI Video Innovation

Video generation startup TrueFan AI

Gurugram, India: AI-powered video generation startup TrueFan AI has secured $10 million in Series A funding in a round led by Baring Private Equity Partners India and Z3 Partners. Existing investors IAN Alpha Fund and 3Lines Venture Capital also participated in the funding round. The company completed the investment round at a post-money valuation of … Read more

Google and Telstra Partner to Strengthen Australia’s Digital Infrastructure and AI Connectivity

Google

Google and Telstra have announced a major strategic partnership to expand and strengthen digital infrastructure across Australia and the broader Asia-Pacific region, supporting the growing demand for cloud services, artificial intelligence (AI), and high-capacity internet connectivity. The collaboration brings together Google’s global network infrastructure capabilities and Telstra’s extensive telecommunications expertise to deliver faster, more secure, … Read more

Former Amazon AI Leader Karthik Ramakrishnan Joins Google Cloud as VP in Data Cloud Division

Karthik Ramakrishnan

Silicon Valley, CA: Karthik Ramakrishnan, a veteran AI executive who spent 14 years at Amazon, has joined Google Cloud as Vice President within its Data Cloud organization. Ramakrishnan, who played a key role in shaping Amazon’s AI strategy, announced the move in a LinkedIn post, describing his new role as part of the emerging “Agentic … Read more

Accel Raises $650 Million Early-Stage Fund to Back Disruptive Businesses in India

Accel

On January 6, 2025, venture capital firm Accel announced the successful closure of its eighth early-stage fund in India, raising an impressive $650 million (approximately Rs 5,500 crore). This new fund will be directed towards investing in innovative and category-defining businesses, with a focus on sectors such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), consumer products, fintech, and … Read more

Boeing Named Dana Deasy as Chief Information Digital Officer

Dana Deasy, Boeing

Boeing, a global leader in aerospace and defense, has announced the appointment of Dana Deasy as its new Chief Information Digital Officer (CIDO) and Senior Vice President (SVP) – Information Technology & Data Analytics, effective December 31, 2024. In this pivotal role, Deasy will oversee Boeing’s information technology, information security, and data & analytics operations, … Read more

Lightning AI Secures $50 Million Investment to Revolutionize AI Development

Lightning AI, creator of the popular PyTorch Lightning framework, has announced a $50 million equity investment from industry giants including Cisco Investments, J.P. Morgan, K5 Global, and NVIDIA. This brings the company’s total funding to an impressive $103 million. Rapid Growth and Adoption Since its launch just 12 months ago, Lightning AI has achieved remarkable … Read more

Popcorn AI Secures $500,000 to Define Next-Generation Conversational Commerce

Popcorn AI, the future of conversational commerce, today announced its $500,000 pre-seed funding round, with participation from Spring Studio’s fund, backed by Salica Investments and Al Waha Fund of Funds, and strategic angel investors from across the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This investment marks a significant milestone in transforming how businesses connect, engage, and transact with their customers … Read more

Salesforce Launches AI Pitchfield To Fuel AI-Led Innovation Among Startups

Salesforce, announced the inaugural edition of AI Pitchfield, the first-ever startup pitch competition by the Salesforce Startup Community in collaboration with Salesforce Ventures, Lightspeed India and Khaitan & Co. The competition will bring together B2B SaaS, AI-first, and AI-focused startups in India and across Southeast Asia offering them a chance to put their best pitch forward … Read more

Assert AI Secures Series A Funding of USD 4 Mn Eyes Global Expansion and Innovation

Assert AI, India’s largest Computer Vision SAAS company, announces the successful closure of its Series A funding round, raising a total of 30 Crores (USD 4 Million). This significant investment, led by prominent investors including Ramesh Hariharan (ex-CTO and Co-founder of LatentView), Prashant Purker (former MD & CEO of ICICI Venture), Arya.ag (India’s largest integrated … Read more

Ascension Acquires Nitor Infotech to Accelerate Growth in Software Product Engineering and AI

Ascendion, a leading provider of software engineering services, announces today the acquisition of Nitor Infotech, a software product engineering company that leverages disruptive technologies like Generative AI to build new products for clients. The acquisition is a step in Ascendion’s growth strategy to enhance competencies, expand into new markets, and offer a broader range of … Read more