Page 24 - Information Technology
Behind Twitter's 'non-compliance' with new IT rules: Covid-19 pandemic
Twitter said it had appointed a nodal contact person and a resident grievance officer as required under the rules
 "Behind Twitter's 'non-compliance' with new IT rules: Covid-19 pandemic")
Mid-cap information technology players may have hit valuation ceiling
Sharp premium over larger peers and ability to maintain margins can cap gains
 "Mid-cap information technology players may have hit valuation ceiling")
Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules, asks to comply
The government has refused to exempt the digital news content of mainstream television channels and print media from the ambit of the the IT Rules, 2021
 "Govt refuses to exempt mainstream media from new IT rules, asks to comply")
India and the world want social media firms to do more for 'safe harbour'
As India tightens the noose of regulatory compliance around social media, there have been concerns about the dilution of the safe harbour provision in the country's Information Technology Rules.
 "India and the world want social media firms to do more for 'safe harbour'")
Twitter maintaining double standards in India, says G Kishan Reddy
Union Minister G Kishan Reddy on Saturday accused Twitter of maintaining double standards in India.
 "Twitter maintaining double standards in India, says G Kishan Reddy")
IAMAI to set up digital content grievances council as new IT rules kick in
Industry association IAMAI on Friday said it is setting up the Digital Publishers Content Grievances Council (DPCGC), which will help address unresolved consumer grievances
 "IAMAI to set up digital content grievances council as new IT rules kick in")
Twitter cries 'intimidation'; govt hits back, says follow the law
Company says it is concerned by 'recent events regarding employees in India'.
 "Twitter cries 'intimidation'; govt hits back, says follow the law")
Here's how Twitter and Google have reacted to India's new digital rules
Listen to this podcast to understand India's new digital rules and social media companies' take on the issue
 "Here's how Twitter and Google have reacted to India's new digital rules")
Sidbi invites applications to hire specialists in IT on contractual basis
Small Industries Development Bank of India will hire information technology specialists on a contractual basis, including a CTO, to drive customer service amidst the increasing role of technology
 "Sidbi invites applications to hire specialists in IT on contractual basis")
Wipro ups IT services revenue guidance to 8-10% in April-June quarter
Wipro on Friday revised upwards its IT services revenue outlook to 8-10 per cent sequential growth in the June 2021 quarter, following the completion of its $1.45 billion buyout of Capco
 "Wipro ups IT services revenue guidance to 8-10% in April-June quarter")
TReDS can be a lifeline for small businesses
The government and its enterprises are the single largest agencies that procure goods from MSMEs. They need to use the Trade Receivables Discounting System to make timely payments to such businesses
Apple News Plus service could reach 19 million subscribers by 2023: Analyst
Apple's subscription news and magazine service Apple News Plus could reach 19 million paid subscribers by 2023, according to an analyst
 "Apple News Plus service could reach 19 million subscribers by 2023: Analyst")
3i Infotech appoints Thompson Gnanam as new managing director, global CEO
3i Infotech Ltd on Thursday said Thompson Gnanam has been appointed as the company's managing director and global CEO, with immediate effect.
 "3i Infotech appoints Thompson Gnanam as new managing director, global CEO")
Cognizant launches program for techies looking to restart careers
Cognizant Returnship Program: It is focused on providing returners with a supportive environment and access to training, upskilling, mentorship and other resources
 "Cognizant launches program for techies looking to restart careers")
Govt invites EoIs by April 30 to set up display fabrication units in India
According to experts, the technology is held by a select few companies in China, South Korea, Taiwan, and Japan
 "Govt invites EoIs by April 30 to set up display fabrication units in India")
India, Finland announce digital partnership in IT, mobile technology
Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Finnish counterpart Sanna Marin announced a digital partnership in information and communications technology, future mobile technologies and digital education
 "India, Finland announce digital partnership in IT, mobile technology")
Nervous government explores ways to 'manage' media
The efforts betray the nervousness of a government unable to sell its 'positive' governance narrative at home and abroad
Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year
According to sources, the department is examining the court's ruling and seeking legal opinion on it.
 "Software royalty likely to cost Centre Rs 5,000 crore every year")
IT sector sales rise 5.2% in third quarter, shows RBI data
Information technology (IT) sector remained in the positive terrain throughout the Covid-19 pandemic period
 "IT sector sales rise 5.2% in third quarter, shows RBI data")
Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index set for biggest overhaul in 51 years
In 2019, the information technology sector overtook financials as the index's largest industry by market value
 "Hong Kong's Hang Seng Index set for biggest overhaul in 51 years")