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Big Tech: A3M3 already rules the world
Some time back FAANG was coined to signify the biggies in Big Tech: Facebook, Apple, Amazon, Netflix & Google. Some replaced Netflix with Microsoft and called it FAAMG. But with the name changes and developments, right now the Big 6
Start-up Circle: Soham Chokshi CEO and Co-Founder, Shipsy
As the COVID-19 pandemic pushed consumers towards online shops, this shift in trend has pressured the logistics companies to adapt with their demands. In a brief chat with Soham Chokshi CEO and Co-Founder, Shipsy, CIOL discusses how logistics is
Top cybersecurity threats people and enterprise will face in 2022
Bad actors have taken note of successful tactics from 2021, including those making headlines tied to ransomware, nation states, social media, and the shifting reliance on a remote workforce. It will further lead to more cybersecurity threats as vast data
Agritech platform DeHaat raises $115 million in Series D
DeHaat, the technology-based platform offering end-to-end agricultural services to farmers in India, announced it has raised US$115 million in Series D funding led by Belgium based investment firm Sofina and Lightrock India. Temasek co-invested in the round, with participation from
How artificial intelligence has helped doctors to focus more on patients
The healthcare industry has adopted tech as digital technologies and software are rapidly evolving after artificial intelligence, virtual reality, and nanotechnology has paved the way for the healthcare professionals to work efficiently. Additionally, artificial intelligence has the potential to significantly
FAME II scheme amendments will propel the Indian EV industry in the right direction
In its ongoing endeavour to grow EV adoption and manufacturing in India, the Government of India has come up with several incentive schemes. The recently announced revised FAME 2 is a significant step towards taking the sector to the next
Edsanta Education plans to bridge the skill gap in India
After the Government of India rolled-out NEP 2020, it has offered multiple exit options and appropriate certification within undergraduate education period. An academic bank of credit can now be established for digitally storing academic credits earned from different institutes. Indian
DeFi platform and the future of fractional investment in India
DeFi or decentralized finance is right now among the fastest growing and most innovative sectors of the financial world. Over $230 billion worth of assets are locked in the DeFi market as of October 2021. The reason for its sudden
Sequoia Capital backed start-up collaborates with Benny Dayal
Capillary Technologies, a customer loyalty and customer engagement solutions provider, dropped a single across music platforms to celebrate its’ 13 years of success. The company has partnered with famous music artist and singer Benny Dayal to work with them on
HelpSystems acquires PhishLabs to expand its cybersecurity portfolio
HelpSystems has acquired PhishLabs, a cyber-threat intelligence company that protects organizations from attacks on their brands, employees, and digital assets. PhishLabs sources intelligence across the internet to find and mitigate digital risks. Most security teams are stretched thin, and the
Website creator turned edtech start-up founder outlies his future plans
Lockdown as a result of the pandemic has resulted in massive increase in the private equity investments in the edtech sector. This is led by an increased inclination of students and parents to opt for getting education from home through
Tech support scams are the No.1 phishing threat faced by consumers
The tech support which often pops-up as an alert is disguised using the names and branding of major tech companies, have become the top phishing threat to consumers. These scams are expected to proliferate in the upcoming holiday season, as
Pearson India launches digital library to boost higher education learning ecosystem
Pearson India has launched a digital library, providing institutes, teachers and learners with a vast range of e-book collection and digital content across multiple disciplines. This comes after the company commits to support the Digital India initiative and NEP 2020’s
OPPO India partners with Invest India to innovate tech start-ups
OPPO India announced its collaboration with Invest India, the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation Agency of the Government of India, to support tech start-ups in the country. As a part of this collaboration, the OPPO Elevate Program will work closely
O4S supply chain SaaS start-up raises $6 million in Series-A round
Gurugram-based start-up O4S has raised $6 Million in a Series-A funding round led by Think Investments while existing investor Venture Highway also participated in the round. The company has earlier raised a total of $3.5 Million in different rounds of
Top 5 tips for marketing teams to taste success
Whether it is shopping, consuming content, payments, communication, every imaginable activity has gone digital. The pandemic has further accelerated this trend. A study showed that more than 40% of customers now shop online for products they had previously bought in
Mogi IO launches OTT cloud platform in India
Mogi IO has launched a OTT cloud solution which will allow content creators and owners in tier 3 and 4 towns to launch their own mobile app and web platform to stream their video content. The company will also support
Mindtree launches industry-specific IoT solutions built on ServiceNow connected operations
Mindtree has announced an expanded relationship with ServiceNow, a system of action for IoT, and Mindtree will build industry solutions to help enterprises turn data from their Internet of Things (IoT) infrastructure into actionable business workflows. The company will combine
Venture capital investment records $170 billion in third-straight quarter
The global venture capital (VC) investment rose in the third-quarter after setting a record for the third-straight time with $171.7 billion across 8,682 deals. An increased amount of dry powder (marketable securities that are highly liquid and considered cash-like), participation
Agdhi launches mobile platform for data analysis on farm yield
Agdhi, an agritech start-up has introduced a mobile platform ‘Planto’ that provides data analysis and provides accurate information on the maximum agricultural output. It generates insights out of raw field data and further used for field trial monitoring, production fields
