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INDIAN IT IN NUMBERS 
(Updated  September  20, 2023)
Total no. of  phone subscriptions: 1.178 billion (1178 million)
Mobiles:    1148 million    Landlines: 30 million 
Broadband Internet users:    860 million  including  mobile Internet 800 million and wired broadband 40 million.  
TV owning houses: 210 million  
DTH operators: 6;     Private TV channel  900
NEW! Internet in India 2022: IAMAI report May 2023 here
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  Acronis launches advanced automation tool
SCHAFFHAUSEN, Switzerland, September 22, 2023: Acronis, a global leader in cyber protection,  has announced the general availability of Acronis Advanced Automation.  This helps Managed Service Providers transition from simple break-fix services to cloud-centric, subscription-based services that require a new approach to billing and contract management. ....
Tech Mahindra opens innovation centre in Finland
New Delhi, September 20, 2023: Leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services & solutions, Tech Mahindra today inaugurated a local innovation centre in Espoo,  Finland. This expansion comes after a sustained period of growth in the region and signifies Tech Mahindra’s commitment to further its journey in Finland, and the Nordic region. ....
Skillsoft launches Conversation AI Simulator CAISY
September 19, 2023:  Leading platform for transformative learning experiences – Skillsoft  has announced the general availability of Skillsoft CAISY (Conversation AI Simulator), an enterprise AI-powered skills trainer. ...
AWS empanelled for govt work loads in India
September 18, 2023: Amazon Web Services (AWS) India has received cloud service provider (CSP) empanelment from India’s Ministry of Electronic and Information Technology (MeitY) for cloud services provided using the AWS Asia Pacific (Hyderabad) Region. ...
From Pune to Brazil, Ninjacart's agritech platforms go on stream
Pune, September 17, 2023: Ninjacart, India's leading agri-startup is taking significant steps to modernize the agricultural ecosystem. ...
 


 
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IT pioneer Ajai Chowdhri commits Rs 100 million to engineering scholarships through family trust
Delhi,  July 29 2023: Dr Ajai Chowdhry, Founder of HCL and author of the recently launched biography, Just Aspire, has announced an initiative to build India’s future talent. Chowdhry’s family trust, Swayam Charitable Trust has set up the Aspire Scholarship – an initiative that aims to provide essential support to aspiring engineers who face financial obstacles in their pursuit of higher education and help create a brighter future for them in their pursuit of excellence. ....
Embibe is a 3D learning app that transforms every text book into a Smart Book
Bangalore, June 29, 2023: Leading AI-powered learning platform Embibe ,  has announced Embibe Lens app, an innovative AI-led text-to-visual learning app. Embibe Lens is designed to revolutionise students' understanding of complex subjects by transforming any textbook into stunning 3D models and videos. ....
 

 
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Cleartrip offers full refunds on hotel bookings until check-in
September 18, 2023: Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, has  launched ‘Cancel for No Reason’, an industry-first feature that  will enable users to cancel their hotel bookings until check-in and still get instant full refunds, giving them unprecedented control over their travel experience. ....
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Reproduced courtesy Travel Daily News Asia August 22, 2023: The travel and tourism industry in India has rebounded from the pandemic, with job postings for hospitality jobs surging by 66% from June 2022 to 2023. This is a significant turnaround from the 60% decline in job demand during 2019-2020 and the subsequent 7% dip in the following year. ....
 


 
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Infosys offers free certification and training in AI
Bangalore, June 24, 2023:  Indi-based tech bellwether Infosys  has  launched a free Artificial Intelligence (AI) certification training on Infosys Springboard. Infosys AI-first specialists and data strategists, responsible for delivering Infosys Topaz AI-first set of services, solutions and platforms will help shape the curriculum to help learners build future-ready skillsets. ....
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  SAP Lab's Sindhu Gangadharan is NASSCOM Vice Chairperson
Bengaluru; September 14, 2023: Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP and MD, SAP Labs India and Head, SAP User Enablement, has been appointed as Vice Chairperson of The National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM). In her new role, Sindhu will leverage her extensive experience in technology and corporate leadership gained over decades in both India and Germany to help shape India’s TechAde. ....
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