Tag: IT industry
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India’s BPM industry logs $44 bn revenues, grows at 14% in FY22: Report
India's business process management (BPM) sector with revenues at $44 billion experienced double-digit growth of over 14 per cent in FY22 as compared to FY21 and accounts for nearly 40 per cent of global sourcing spend, a Nasscom report said on Wednesday.
October 12, 2022 -
Skill-based programmes on the rise to bridge tech talent shortage
Companies are looking at leveraging the best of tech talent to not only improve user and client experience but also for exploring new growth avenues.
September 26, 2022 -
When the chips were down, your code kept things running, PM Modi to IT Industry
He noted 2 per cent growth in the sector and addition of 4 billion dollars in revenue amidst the apprehensions of de-growth.
February 18, 2021 -
Infosys signs 5-year partnership deal with Genesys
Genesys will retain and manage sales, marketing and a host of additional functions for this solution, the statement added.
August 27, 2020 -
Re-skilling — to prepare for emerging job roles
One needs to have a continuous eye on the upcoming technologies and be prepared with hands-on training given that upskilling is now easier, convenient and more feasible than ever.
May 27, 2019 -
Chang-Won KIM: Delhi, Seoul to share experiences on urban issues
In an interview with Ashok Tuteja, he explained how the authorities in Seoul are trying to improve the basic amenities in the South Korean capital to make it the most livable city in the world and how Seoul could help Delhi overcome its problems relating to urbanisation.
November 26, 2018 -
What makes an entrepreneur?
Always be open to opportunities and lookout for the gaps in society, become a catalyst and find solutions to problems.
May 11, 2018 -
‘The Valley’: An engaging redemption tale
Film: The Valley Director: Saila Kariat Cast: Alyy Khan, Suchitra Pillai, Samina Peerzada, Agneeta Thacker, Salma Khan, Hope Lauren, Emielyn Das, Jake T. Austin, Barry Corbin and Christa B. Allen Rating: **1/2 Debutant director Saila Kariat’s The Valley is a tautly scripted redemption tale set in Silicon Valley. The IT industry is said to enhance the...
March 1, 2018 -
Indian IT industry lauds no change in H-1B visa policy
The Indian IT industry on Tuesday lauded the US administration for not considering any regulatory change in the H-1B visa extension policy. “It’s a good decision. We are relieved that there won’t be any change in the H1-B visa extension policy. It is beneficial for us as well as our clients in the US,” a...
January 10, 2018 -
Increasing automation, Infosys spat disrupted India’s IT industry
The resilient Indian IT industry, which has been going through challenging times on multiple fronts, faced disruption in 2017 from increasing automation and the boardroom spat in software major Infosys spilling into the public domain. Though the $150-billion (almost Rs 10 trillion) software sector reconciled to single digit export growth of 7-8 per cent for...
December 27, 2017 -
Changing the way forward
In the light of the current scenario in the IT/ITes industry, professionals are constantly being challenged to prove their talent and ability to add value to the organisations. Changing technologies have clearly left us with an “adapt or perish” scenario. With thousands of professionals losing their jobs, we are witnessing a growing pessimism among individuals...
July 20, 2017 -
Choosing the right certifications
The information technology industry is making rapid strides in India and across the globe. According to a recent report by Nasscom, India’s IT industry is expected to grow at a compounded annual growth rate of 12 to 14 per cent during 2016-17. No wonder it is considered as a promising and lucrative career choice by...
June 8, 2017 -
To inspire creative minds
The changing landscape of design industry in India paves the way for immense opportunities. There has been a surge in its demand in the country lately. “Many students want to get into the design school as there is openness to choose alternate careers rather than merely ending up doing straight-jacketed courses. More importantly, there is...
June 5, 2017 -
Sad over recent IT layoffs, says Narayana Murthy
Founder Chairman of Infosys NR Narayana Murthy on Friday expressed sadness over the IT companies laying off their employees as part of their cost cutting strategy. "…It is sad…," Murthy told in an email reply to a PTI query about recent IT layoffs. Murthy, however, did not elaborate on the matter. Infosys had announced that...
May 26, 2017 -
’20-25 lakh jobs will be created in IT sector in 4-5 years’
Denying the reports of a downturn in employment in the country's IT industry, Electronics and Information Technology Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad on 23 May said in the coming four to five years, almost 20-25 lakh additional jobs will be created in the sector. "I completely deny and refute that there is any downturn in the...
May 24, 2017 -
Not right to assume IT industry going for big job cuts: Govt
The government on Tuesday said IT industry has assured it that there will be no large scale job losses in the technology sector which continues to demonstrate 8-9 per cent growth. IT Secretary Aruna Sundararajan said there could be some cases were contracts are not renewed as part of the regular annual appraisal cycle. Besides,...
May 16, 2017 -
Infosys Board has let down founders: Ex-Director Balakrishnan
Global software major Infosys' Board is under fire again, this time from its former Board Member V. Balakrishnan for letting down its founders by giving a whopping wage hike to Chief Operating Officer U.B. Pravin Rao. "The present Infosys' Board has let down its founders and lost credibility to continue. Its members should be replaced...
April 5, 2017