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  • Infosys, Microsoft Expand Collaboration To Help Boost GenAI Adoption Globally |

    Bengaluru: Tech majors Infosys and Microsoft on Wednesday announced to expand their collaboration to help accelerate customer adoption of generative AI and Microsoft Azure globally.

    The move is aimed at helping Infosys’ and Microsoft’s joint customers realize the value of their technology investments and secure transformative outcomes. Infosys became an early adopter of GitHub Copilot. It currently has over 18,000 developers who have generated and used more than 7 million lines of code from Copilot.

    “This collaboration addresses various business problems by delivering heightened value to clients through a customer-centric approach, providing scalability, agility, and cost-efficiency across key sectors like finance, healthcare, supply chain and telecommunications,” said Anand Swaminathan, EVP and Global. Industry Leader – Communications, Media and Technology, Infosys.

    Infosys recently launched an industry-first, GitHub Center of Excellence (CoE). The company said that in conjunction with Microsoft’s technology and its own industry-leading AI and Cloud suite of offerings, Infosys Topaz and Infosys Cobalt, as well as its AI-powered marketing suite Infosys Aster, the collaboration will help enhance customer experiences and drive the global adoption of enterprise AI.

    Many of these solutions will be available on Azure Marketplace, allowing customers to utilize their Microsoft Azure Consumption Commitment (MACC), creating a mutually beneficial market proposition.

    Nicole Dezen, Chief Partner Officer at Microsoft, said that the expanded collaboration with Infosys will transform industries, enhance business operations, elevate employee experiences, and deliver new value for customers.

    “Together, we will harness the power of generative AI to deliver innovative solutions, drive AI Adoption and enable unprecedented innovation for customers,” said Dezen.

    AI developer productivity benefits could boost global GDP by over $1.5 trillion by 2030. A recent GitHub study revealed that users accept nearly 30 per cent of code suggestions from GitHub Copilot and report increased productivity from these acceptances within the first year in the market.

    GitHub Copilot has been activated by more than one million developers and adopted by over 20,000 organizations.

  • LinkedIn Adds Bengali, Marathi, Punjabi And Telugu Language Options |

    New Delhi: Leading professional networking platform LinkedIn on Thursday announced it has added 10 new language options, including four Indian regional languages.

    The new language options are Vietnamese, Greek, Persian, Finnish, Hebrew, Hungarian, along with four Indian regional languages ​​— Bengali, Marathi, Telugu and Punjabi.

    The new additions bring LinkedIn’s support to five Indian languages, including Hindi, it said in a statement.

    “We’re excited to announce that LinkedIn is now more inclusive and accessible than ever. We’ve expanded our language support to include 10 new languages, each representing a vibrant part of our global community,” said Chief Product Officer Tomer Cohen.

    LinkedIn’s member base in India has surpassed 135 million, with engagement rates growing at 20 per cent year-over-year. India stands as LinkedIn’s second-largest and fastest-growing market.

    By adding these languages, LinkedIn aims to bridge language barriers on the platform, allowing more people to establish deeper professional identities and engage more meaningfully with their networks.

    “With these additions, our platform now supports a total of 36 languages, helping professionals around the world connect, communicate, and collaborate more effectively,” said Cohen.

    Last month, the Microsoft-owned platform appointed Kumaresh Pattabiraman as new Country Manager and Product Head in India.

    According to Pattabiraman, LinkedIn has evolved from being just a jobs platform to becoming a dynamic global community where professionals connect for jobs, learning, networking, and knowledge sharing.

    India is among the top five countries with the fastest-growing AI talent and has the highest AI skill penetration globally, and LinkedIn members are using AI skills three times more frequently than the global average.

    LinkedIn recently launched a new video experience in India, in a bid to tap into one of the fastest-growing markets with uploads growing 60 per cent year-on-year in the country.

  • Microsoft Launches New Unified Windows App For MacOS, iOS, Android Devices

    New Delhi: Microsoft has officially launched a new Windows app designed for a variety of platforms, including macOS, iOS, iPadOS, Android, and Windows PCs. This innovative application serves as a central hub for streaming Windows from multiple sources, such as Windows 365, Azure Virtual Desktop, and Remote Desktop, effectively unifying the experience for users across different devices, according to The Verge.

    After nearly a year of testing, the new app reportedly includes features such as a customizable home screen, multi-monitor support, and USB redirection, allowing users to connect local devices-like webcams, storage devices, and printers-as if they were directly. linked to a cloud PC.

    This functionality enhances the versatility of remote work and streamlines the user experience. However, the app is currently limited to Microsoft work and school accounts, primarily targeting existing users of Remote Desktop clients.

    It reportedly aims to facilitate a smoother transition for these users to the new platform.Microsoft has offered similar remote access applications for years, including the Remote Desktop Connection tool that remains part of Windows 11.

    Despite the app’s robust features, there are currently no indications that Microsoft intends to support consumer accounts, as per The Verge.

    Last year, the company disclosed its long-term vision of transitioning Windows entirely to a cloud-based model to enhance AI-powered services and allow users greater flexibility in their digital experiences.

    The Verge reported that users can download the new Windows app from the Microsoft Store, while macOS, iOS, and iPadOS versions are available via Apple’s App Store. As per reports from The Verge, the Android version is also entering public preview today, broadening access to a wider range of users. (With inputs from ANI)

  • ChatGPT-maker OpenAI Appoints Political Veteran Chris Lehane As Head of Global Policy: Reports |

    New Delhi: ChatGPT-maker OpenAI has appointed political veteran Chris Lehane, who is a member of the executive team at OpenAI, as its vice president of global policy, according to New York Times reports. Chris Lehane, a former policy chief at Airbnb and a member of the Clinton White House, could not be reached for comment by OpenAI when contacted by Reuters.

    This appointment comes after the Cupertino-based tech giant Apple and chip giant Nvidia are reportedly in talks to invest in OpenAI as part of a new fundraising round that could value the Microsoft-backed startup above $100 billion. Earlier in the day, the Financial Times reported that OpenAI is considering restructuring its corporate framework to be more appealing to investors.

    OpenAI names political veteran Lehane as head of global policy, NYT reports https://t.co/BfChnf7ybw pic.twitter.com/XWGX45QbHG — Reuters (@Reuters) August 31, 2024

    Lehane has also served in the Clinton White House as a lawyer and spokesperson, specializing in opposition research. He earned a reputation as “the master of disaster” during his time working for President Bill Clinton.

    A spokeswoman for OpenAI, Liz Bourgeois, said, “Just as the company is making changes in other areas of the business to scale the impact of various teams as we enter this next chapter, we recently made changes to our global affairs organization.”

  • Microsoft To Plan Major Windows Security Changes From Accessing Windows Kernel After CrowdStrike Outage |

    CrowdStrike Outage: Tech Giant Microsoft plans to make crucial changes to Windows security architecture after a global outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike update last week. This global outage impacted nearly all sectors, including the financial sector (stock market, banks, and NBFCs), public transport, aviation, corporations, media broadcasting, and hospitality.

    Furthermore, the issue also affected 8.5 million PCs. This outage has prompted Microsoft to reassess the resilience of its operating system and consider limiting kernel-level access for third-party security vendors. Microsoft is pushing for these changes and has hinted that it wants to make Windows stronger and may prevent security vendors like CrowdStrike from accessing the Windows Kernel. Now, the company is looking into new options that don’t need kernel access, such as VBS enclaves and the Azure Attestation service. These technologies use zero-trust methods to improve security without the risks associated with kernel-level operations.

    It is important to note that Cybersecurity firm CrowdStrike has admitted that the problem was caused by an update to its antivirus software, which is designed to protect Microsoft Windows devices from malicious attacks.

    What is CrowdStrike?

    CrowdStrike is a global security software provider, serving numerous Fortune 500 companies, including major banks, healthcare, and energy firms. Affected systems often display the Blue Screen of Death and fail to restart properly. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, CrowdStrike operates in over 170 countries and employed more than 7,900 people as of January.

    What is blue screen of death?

    The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) appears when the Windows operating system encounters a critical error and crashes. While the BSOD signifies that Windows has reached an unstable state and can’t continue running safely, it is frequently triggered by relatively minor issues that can be resolved easily.

  • Here’s Why This Country Was Unaffected By Microsoft Outage Triggered By CrowdStrike? ,

    New Delhi: A global outage at Microsoft has affected almost all sectors, including finance (stock market, banks, and NBFCs), public transport, aviation, businesses, media, and hospitality. Many computers crashed with a Blue Screen of Death (BSoD) error. This outage was mainly due to a problem with CrowdStrike, which caused Microsoft systems to fail to boot correctly.

    However, according to a report by the South China Morning Post, China was mostly unaffected by the outage. The country’s airlines and banks were not impacted by the tech glitch, and operations at Beijing’s airports remained normal, according to Chinese state media.

    Why was China less affected?

    China’s minimal impact from the global outage is largely because of its reduced reliance on foreign service providers for cybersecurity and operations. The country has actively worked to decrease the use of foreign systems and hardware in its sectors. This strategy is the main reason why China experienced much less disruption compared to the United States, Europe, and parts of South Asia.

    Chinese Tech Infrastructure Stays Strong

    Reports indicate that while foreign businesses and hotel chains in China were affected by the outage, most of China’s infrastructure and institutions were not. Airports in neighboring countries like India, Nepal, and Pakistan faced operational issues, but Beijing and Shanghai airports functioned normally. This contrast is notable as advanced airports in the UK and US were significantly impacted by the outage.

    What is CrowdStrike?

    CrowdStrike is a global security software provider, serving numerous Fortune 500 companies, including major banks, healthcare, and energy firms. Affected systems often display the Blue Screen of Death and fail to restart properly. Founded in 2011 and based in Austin, Texas, CrowdStrike operates in over 170 countries and employed more than 7,900 people as of January.

    What is blue screen of death?

    The Blue Screen of Death (BSOD) appears when the Windows operating system encounters a critical error and crashes. While the BSOD signifies that Windows has reached an unstable state and can’t continue running safely, it is frequently triggered by relatively minor issues that can be resolved easily.

  • Microsoft Systems Global Outage: 5 Indian AMCs Report Disruptions In Functioning |

    New Delhi: Mutual fund industry AMFI on Saturday said the outage in Microsoft services impacted five asset management companies, which reported disruptions to some important functions but the issues were resolved during the day.

    A widespread Microsoft outage disrupted flights, banks, media outlets and companies around the world on Friday. A new CrowdStrike (cybersecurity software firm) update was cited as the cause of the outage, which impacted Windows-based desktops and laptops.

    In a statement on Saturday, the Association of Mutual Funds in India (AMFI), said that all the asset management companies (AMCs), their Mutual Funds and Registrar and Transfer Agents (RTAs) functioned without any impact.

    “Out of the 44 AMCs, there were 5 AMCs who reported disruptions to some important functions, which were resolved during the day and did not have any material impact on operations,” it added.

    Overall, the Indian mutual funds industry did not witness any significant impact on daily activities, the AMFI noted.

    On Friday, Edelweiss Mutual Fund on Besides, several traders in India faced operational disruption on Friday as a global service outage of Microsoft systems affected many brokerages, including 5paisa, IIFL Securities, Motilal Oswal and Angel One. Some brokerages later stated that their systems were restored.

    The glitch affected not only broking firms but also disrupted airline operations. Adding further, the outage impacted 10 banks and NBFCs, causing minor disruptions that were either resolved or in the process of being resolved.

    However, stock exchanges and financial institutions largely remained unaffected by the tech glitch.

  • Microsoft Outage Hits Some Sectors In India—Find Out Which Were Affected | Technology News

    Microsoft Outage: Microsoft software outage caused global disruptions on July 19, impacting travel and market operations. The issues began in the United States late Thursday and were linked to  failures in Microsoft services such as Azure and Office 365.

    The LSE Group, which runs the London Stock Exchange, reported a global technical issue that stopped news from being published. Sky News also went off the air temporarily. In the United States, 911 services were disrupted and major airlines like American, Delta, and United had to ground flights. (Also Read: Microsoft Outage: Chaos Continue At Delhi Airport – DigiYatra Down, IndiGo Faces Long Queues)

    CrowdStrike founder and CEO George Kurtz apologised and revealed that a software bug in the recent system update caused the issue. (Also Read: Airport Systems Working Normally: Aviation Ministry On Microsoft Outage)

    Here’s a look at how the outage impacted different sectors in India:

    Affected sectors:

    – Check-In Glitch Delays Flights in India: Check-in systems at airports such as Mumbai, Delhi, and Bengaluru were down. This glitch impacted airlines like IndiGo, Akasa, and SpiceJet, leading to delays for many domestic flights.

    – Corporate Disruptions: Due to the tech outage, Microsoft Teams, Windows 365, and OneDrive were down, causing disruptions for Windows users in India.

    – Banks: RBI Reports Limited Impact from Outage. According to the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), the outage affected only 10 banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs).

    Unaffected Sectors

    – Stock Market: Indian Exchanges Unaffected
    The Indian stock exchanges were not affected by the global outage. However, trading platforms like IIFL Securities, Angel One, and 5Paisa reported issues, and traders at Edelweiss MF, Nuvama, and Motilal Oswal also experienced difficulties.

    – Mutual Funds: Major Indian asset management companies, including SBI MF, ICICI Prudential MF, Aditya Birla Sun Life MF, Axis MF, Zerodha MF, Nippon India MF, and Bandhan MF, were not impacted by the Microsoft outage.

    – Income Tax Department: Portal Remains Stable Amid Outage

    The Income Tax Department’s portal did not experience any major disruptions during the outage.

  • CrowdStrike Says Single Software Update Behind Microsoft Windows Crash |

    New Delhi: As the Microsoft Windows crash created mayhem globally, cyber-security platform CrowdStrike on Friday said it is actively working with customers impacted by a defect found in a single content update for Windows hosts.

    The company said Apple Mac and Linux hosts are not impacted.

    George Kurtz, President and CEO of CrowdStrike, said in a post on

    “The issue has been identified, isolated and a fix has been deployed. We refer customers to the support portal for the latest updates and will continue to provide complete and continuous updates on our website,” he said.

    The ongoing global outage of the US tech giant Microsoft has affected millions of users across the world, including in India, where airlines and airport services are majorly hit.

    Millions of Microsoft Windows users are experiencing the “Blue Screen of Death” error that causes their computers to shut down or restart.

    A Microsoft spokesperson said they are “aware of an issue affecting Windows devices due to an update from a third-party software platform”. “We anticipate a resolution is forthcoming,” said Microsoft.

  • Microsoft Windows Global Outage: CERT-In Issues Advisory, Suggests Measures To Fix It |

    New Delhi: The government’s cybersecurity agency CERT-In has issued an advisory on the outage of Microsoft Windows owing to CrowdStrike agent ‘Falcon Sensor’ update.

    Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnav, informing about the advisory on social media platform

    The CERT-In has given it a “Severity Rating and said it outage of Microsoft Windows is due to crowd stike agent Falcon Sensor update.

    The concerned Windows hosts are experiencing a “Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)” related to Falcon Sensor.

    “It has been reported that Windows hosts related to Crowd strike agent “Falcon Sensor” are facing outages and getting crashed due to recent update received in the product. The concerned windows hosts are experiencing a “Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)” related to Falcon Sensor,” said the cyber security agency.

    Microsoft Windows Global Outage: CERT-In has also suggested steps for customers to mitigate the issue

    The issues occurred in the latest update of CrowdStrike and the changes have been reverted by the Crowd Strike Team. If hosts are still crashing and unable to stay online to receive the Channel File Changes, the following steps can be used as work around for this issue:

    – Boot Windows into Safe Mode or the Windows Recovery Environment

    – Navigate to the C:WindowsSystem32driversCrowdStrike directory

    – Locate the file matching “C-00000291*.sys”, and delete it.

    -Boot the host normally.

    CERT-In has also advised users to check the latest updates from Crowd Strike portal.