Building the digital backbone of Bharat, ETBrandEquity

Building the digital backbone of Bharat, ETBrandEquity

At the ongoing India AI Impact Summit 2026, held at Bharat Mandapam, a panel of senior state administrators from Karnataka, Andhra Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Odisha and Telangana shared field-level insights on the Bharat Story of AI. The session highlighted how state governments are moving beyond policy frameworks to deploy AI as a utility for the…

AI Summit 2026: How Sovereign AI can help India drive growth, jobs and digital governance experts weigh in

AI Summit 2026: How Sovereign AI can help India drive growth, jobs and digital governance experts weigh in

At the AI Summit 2026, a recurring theme cut across discussions by global founders, investors and policymakers: artificial intelligence must move beyond hype and align with revenue, productivity and long-term value creation. As trillions of dollars flow into data centres, large language models and AI infrastructure, experts debated whether returns will justify the scale of…

Western Digital Sold Out All 2026 Hard Drive Production as AI Centers Scramble

Western Digital Sold Out All 2026 Hard Drive Production as AI Centers Scramble

© CAESARstock / Getty Images Western Digital (NASDAQ:WDC) shares have surged 65% year-to-date as the company transformed from an overlooked storage provider into an AI infrastructure powerhouse. The stock has grown significantly as investors recognized the company’s pivot from consumer storage to AI infrastructure, reflecting a complete business reinvention driven by insatiable demand from hyperscale…

At India AI Impact Summit 2026, experts chart India’s path to digital sovereignty- The Week

At India AI Impact Summit 2026, experts chart India’s path to digital sovereignty- The Week

As artificial intelligence (AI) rapidly reshapes industries and becomes embedded in nearly every profession, the India AI Impact Summit 2026 convened a crucial session bringing together security specialists and AI experts to deliberate on a pressing concern—how a nation can safeguard its digital sovereignty while strengthening national security. Abhishek Verma, Head of Digital Government Advisory…

Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026

Cyprus to launch 100 new digital government services in 2026

Cyprus has outlined a broader push to digitalise public administration in 2026 after expanding online services last year, aiming to simplify procedures for citizens and businesses and move state operations onto upgraded technological infrastructure. Deputy Minister of Research Nicodemos Damianou presented this week, the 2025 review and the planning for the coming year, saying the…

How Image to Video AI is Changing Digital Content Creation

How Image to Video AI is Changing Digital Content Creation

How Image to Video AI is Changing Digital Content Creation Digital content creation has evolved rapidly over the past decade. With the rise of social media, online marketing, and multimedia storytelling, videos have become the most engaging form of content. However, producing high-quality videos traditionally requires technical expertise, editing software, and substantial time investment. This…

Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Expands Digital Transformation Center Access, Opening Industrial 3D Printing to More Businesses

Automation Alley’s Project DIAMOnD Expands Digital Transformation Center Access, Opening Industrial 3D Printing to More Businesses

New fee-for-service offering provides industrial 3D printing capacity to manufacturers statewide and beyond AUBURN HILLS, Mich., Feb. 17, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Project DIAMOnD, a 3D printing initiative led by Automation Alley, announced today that its Digital Transformation Center (DTC) is now available for print orders from businesses outside of the Project DIAMOnD membership network. This new…

Algeria to host ‘Global Africa Tech 2026’ to boost continental digital integration

Algeria to host ‘Global Africa Tech 2026’ to boost continental digital integration

ISLAMABAD, Feb 17 (APP):Algeria is set to host a landmark continental technology summit next month as policymakers, industry leaders and global tech giants converge in Algiers for Global Africa Tech 2026, aimed at accelerating digital transformation and strengthening connectivity across Africa. The event will be held at the International Conference Center, under the patronage of…

How infrastructure limits digital growth, ETBrandEquity

How infrastructure limits digital growth, ETBrandEquity

Artificial Intelligence (AI) is changing the way economies grow, but that comes with real infrastructure pressures that cannot be ignored. As AI expands, it is placing demands on energy systems that were simply not built for this moment. Power grids, transmission networks and energy policies designed for another era are now being tested in ways…

Voice-tech to drive digital inclusivity, ETBrandEquity

Voice-tech to drive digital inclusivity, ETBrandEquity

India recognizes 22 official languages, yet its digital ecosystem remains accessible in only a handful. From customer service bots to Large Language Models (LLMs), digital experiences often exclude millions. When AI fails to reflect India’s linguistic diversity, it reinforces existing inequalities. True digital inclusion, therefore, must begin with language. At the ongoing India AI Impact…