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IT union AIITEU slams TCS' 225-day billability and 35-day bench policy

The union calls TCS' new billability mandate and bench limit an anti-worker move that shifts responsibility from management to employees amid rising utilisation rates

IT union AIITEU slams TCS' 225-day billability and 35-day bench policy
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 11:47 PM IST

Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations

Tickle, previously interim CGFO and head of international sales, will lead Freshworks' global field operations and growth strategy, reporting directly to CEO Dennis Woodside

Freshworks appoints Ian Tickle as Chief of Global Field Operations
Updated On : 19 Jun 2025 | 11:14 AM IST

Manish Gupta named as new president, MD for Dell Technologies India

Dell Technologies on Friday announced the appointment of Manish Gupta as president and managing director for India, effective immediately. Gupta will lead the company's growth initiatives and drive sales in India, a company statement said. He will report to Peter Marrs, president, Asia Pacific Japan & Greater China (APJC), Dell Technologies. Gupta takes over from Alok Ohrie, who is leaving the company to concentrate on personal pursuits, the company said. Gupta brings in over 25 years of experience in the IT industry, including over ten years in leadership positions at Dell Technologies. Before his current role, he headed global alliances, channel partnerships, and strategic planning for the APJC region. He has also held the position of vice president of the Infrastructure Solutions Group in India. Upon his appointment, Gupta said: "India presents immense opportunities, with businesses striving to harness technology for agility and competitive advantage. "With a talented team, a

Manish Gupta named as new president, MD for Dell Technologies India
Updated On : 06 Jun 2025 | 3:42 PM IST

Debashis Chatterjee retires, Venu Lambu named CEO & MD of LTIMindtree

Chatterjee, who led the firm through its merger and growth phase, will be succeeded by Venu Lambu, former CEO of Randstad Digital, effective 31 May 2025

Debashis Chatterjee retires, Venu Lambu named CEO & MD of LTIMindtree
Updated On : 30 May 2025 | 9:47 PM IST

Bengaluru tech workforce crosses 1 mn, ranks among top 12 global hubs: CBRE

Bengaluru is among the top 12 global technology hubs with a tech workforce in the IT city crossing the 1 million mark, according to CBRE. Real estate consultant CBRE has released a report, 'Global Tech Talent Guidebook 2025', which highlights global tech talent dynamics across 115 markets. The report evaluates these markets based on the availability, quality, and cost of tech talent and classifies them into three categories: Powerhouse (12 markets with large, deep, and highly competitive talent pools), Established (63 mature markets with consistent talent pipelines), and Emerging (40 growth-focused markets with improving capabilities). CBRE noted that the report identifies "Bengaluru as among the top 12 global tech powerhouses." Beijing, Boston, London, New York Metro, Paris, San Francisco Bay Area, Seattle, Shanghai, Singapore, Tokyo and Toronto are the other tech powerhouses. "Bengaluru is the largest tech talent market in the Asia-Pacific region, along with Beijing and Shanghai

Bengaluru tech workforce crosses 1 mn, ranks among top 12 global hubs: CBRE
Updated On : 27 May 2025 | 12:17 PM IST

TCS probes role in cyberattack on UK retailer M&S after £300 mn profit hit

TCS is investigating if it was the entry point in a cyberattack on UK retailer M&S, which led to major disruptions and data theft, potentially costing the company £300 million (₹3,318 cr) in profit

TCS probes role in cyberattack on UK retailer M&S after £300 mn profit hit
Updated On : 23 May 2025 | 6:01 PM IST

Refineries to banks: Here are the sectors that topped investments in FY25

In FY25, sectors like refineries, telecom services, and iron and steel led capital investments in India

Refineries to banks: Here are the sectors that topped investments in FY25
Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 2:02 PM IST

Accenture pushes back hike cycle to June, to promote 15,000 in India

Accenture shifts appraisal cycle to June citing economic uncertainty and US contract cancellations; 50,000 employees to be promoted globally including 15,000 in India

Accenture pushes back hike cycle to June, to promote 15,000 in India
Updated On : 22 May 2025 | 6:32 AM IST

TCS' brand value up 28% to $57.3 billion, says Kantar BrandZ report

TCS has jumped 28 per cent in brand value to $57.3 billion, securing the 45th rank globally in Kantar BrandZ 2025, aided by AI-led offerings and global sponsorships

TCS' brand value up 28% to $57.3 billion, says Kantar BrandZ report
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 8:38 PM IST

Cognizant says winning large and mega deals regularly helping growth

With 24 large deals won last year and four in Q1, Cognizant says its ecosystem for securing mega contracts is key to regaining a top-four global IT services ranking

Cognizant says winning large and mega deals regularly helping growth
Updated On : 15 May 2025 | 8:17 PM IST

LTIMindtree signs $450 mn deal, its largest yet, with agribusiness firm

Seven-year contract includes AI-powered model for application management, infrastructure support and cybersecurity; firm sees boost in shares after announcement

LTIMindtree signs $450 mn deal, its largest yet, with agribusiness firm
Updated On : 12 May 2025 | 11:15 PM IST

Wipro bags 5-year deal to transform, manage Vorwerk's IT infrastructure

In a BSE filing, Wipro said that the partnership will focus on consolidating Vorwerk's business applications, infrastructure, and cybersecurity into a unified monitoring platform

Wipro bags 5-year deal to transform, manage Vorwerk's IT infrastructure
Updated On : 28 Apr 2025 | 7:25 PM IST

IT companies using AI, GenAI to reduce client costs as budgets squeeze

This marks a shift in how cost savings are achieved in traditional IT projects, popularly known as the run-side

IT companies using AI, GenAI to reduce client costs as budgets squeeze
Updated On : 21 Apr 2025 | 10:34 PM IST

TCS sees sharp decline in share of Tata group's market capitalisation

TCS is expected to account for around 55 per cent of the combined net profit of 23 listed companies in FY25 down from its all-time high contribution of 106 per cent in FY20 and 64 per cent on FY23

TCS sees sharp decline in share of Tata group's market capitalisation
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 11:30 PM IST

Transition time: IT services sector to see new winners and losers

American retailers - such as Best Buy, Walmart, and Target - have indicated that higher prices are affecting their sales

Transition time: IT services sector to see new winners and losers
Updated On : 20 Apr 2025 | 11:17 PM IST

IT companies' slice of Nifty 50 pie shrinks sharply to 17-year low

Sector's weighting in index has slipped to 10.2% from peak of 17.7%

IT companies' slice of Nifty 50 pie shrinks sharply to 17-year low
Updated On : 18 Apr 2025 | 12:01 PM IST

Infosys announces acquisitions in consulting and cybersecurity space

Both the acquisitions are expected to close during the first quarter of financial year 2026 (i.e. quarter ending June 30, 2025), subject to customary closing conditions

Infosys announces acquisitions in consulting and cybersecurity space
Updated On : 17 Apr 2025 | 5:22 PM IST

IT major Wipro eyes GCC service line in bid to catch up with peers

Wipro will help multinational companies set up their GCCs in India, operate and then transfer the entity back to the parent company - popularly known as the BOT model - after a few years

IT major Wipro eyes GCC service line in bid to catch up with peers
Updated On : 14 Apr 2025 | 12:10 AM IST

Realigning global business lines to match clients' demands: Wipro

The technology services line is a merger of its previous cloud capabilities (Wipro FullStride Cloud) and data, application platform, digital operations, and cybersecurity (Wipro Enterprise Futuring)

Realigning global business lines to match clients' demands: Wipro
Updated On : 14 Mar 2025 | 11:36 PM IST

L&T targets 150 MW data centre capacity by 2027, to utilise land banks

At present, L&T has two operational data centres-Mumbai and Chennai-with a combined capacity of 32 MW

L&T targets 150 MW data centre capacity by 2027, to utilise land banks
Updated On : 13 Mar 2025 | 11:12 PM IST