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How real-time security transforms ERP systems in a cloud-driven world, spotting threats instantly, leveraging AI for proactive defense, and closing common blind spots before breaches escalate. Curious about staying ahead of cyber risks?=====Mohammed Moidheen, SAP security architect at Infosys, unpacks why real-time monitoring is vital amid 2,200 daily cyber attacks costing trillions annually. He highlights blind spots like unmonitored access vulnerabilities, ignored audit logs, unsecured APIs, privileged accounts, insider threats, and poor event correlation in S/4HANA Cloud setups. AI evolves detection with predictive intelligence, automated responses, natural language queries, and cross-system pattern spotting, shifting from reactive to proactive security. Real-world cases show systems halting unusual data downloads and insider data exfiltration in minutes. Advice includes aligning with governance, prioritizing crown jewels, setting baselines, training teams, and correlating data. Infosys aids via assessments and foundational builds.Listen now and rethink what ERP can do for your organization!⁠⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠⁠Useful Links: ⁠SAP Cloud ERP⁠Infosys.comFollow Us on Social Media!SAP S/4HANA Cloud ERP: LinkedIn=====Guest: Mohammed Khan Moidheen, SAP Security Architect at Infosys ConsultingMohammed Khan Moidheen is a Senior SAP Security architect with over 12 years of experience securing and operating large scale SAP landscapes across global enterprises. His expertise spans SAP S/4HANA security, ERP platform services, DevSecOps enablement, and designing audit ready security architectures aligned with frameworks such as ISO 27001, NIST, and GDPR.Mohammed is CISSP and CISA certified and I excel at translating complex security requirements into actionable strategies that are practical , strategically aligned and strengthen organisational resilience.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠⁠Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAPOyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.Oyku's ⁠LinkedIn⁠ and ⁠SAP Community⁠=====Key Topics: real-time security, ERP monitoring, cloud threats, SAP S/4HANA, access management, audit logs, AI threat detection, insider threats, privileged accounts, predictive intelligence

The multinational IT giant Infosys has entered a strategic partnership with Anthropic to build advanced artificial intelligence agents for key sectors like telecommunications and finance. This collaboration centers on the creation of a dedicated Center of Excellence designed to refine large-scale engineering, model orchestration, and cost-efficient production. For the first time, Infosys disclosed that AI services now comprise 5.5% of its total revenue, reflecting the company's aggressive pivot toward modern technology amidst industry-wide shifts. By integrating Anthropic's Claude Cowork and safety-focused models into its Topaz framework, the firm aims to automate complex business tasks for its global clientele. These developments signal a major effort to bridge the gap between theoretical AI and practical enterprise deployment while addressing investor concerns about traditional outsourcing models. The initiative underscores a growing trend where major tech players prioritize specialized domain intelligence and reliable, scalable synthetic data solutions.

Is Anthropic late to India's AI party—or perfectly timed? In this episode of The Morning Brief, host Anirban Chowdhury speaks with ET’s Disha Acharya and Puran Choudhary about Anthropic's strategic entry into India's rapidly maturing generative AI market. The conversation explores why the company prioritizes enterprise clients over price-sensitive consumers, how its partnership with Infosys positions it within India's multi-million dollar IT ecosystem, and what makes Claude's focus on Indic language support a genuine differentiator. From hosting developer days and hackathons to building datasets for long-tail languages through nonprofit collaborations, Anthropic’s India stack is significantly large. This episode examines whether India serves as an innovation ground or simply a data mine. As pilots transition to full-scale deployments with governance frameworks solidifying, the episode questions whether widespread IT service integration and public sector adoption will cement Anthropic's leadership.Tune in You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: X and LinkedinCheck out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?, How Quick Commerce is Triggering a Health Crisis for Gen Z, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand and much more.Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.Credit @moneycontrolSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Daily Stock Market Update for Feb 18, 2026! Sterling crashes on weak UK jobs, oil falls amid US-Iran nuclear talks, Indian autos set to normalize, FMCG margins squeezed, Infosys rallies on Anthropic AI deal, SRF drops on promoter sale, plus a wild "Believe it or not" twist! Perfect for investors tracking Nifty, Sensex, and global cues. Stay ahead with timestamps below.#stockmarketnews #dailymarketupdate #nifty #sensex #infosys #srf #sterling #oilprices #indianautos #fmcg #aistocks #investingindia #marketanalysis #financialnews 00:00 Start00:16 Sterling Slides on Weak UK Jobs Data03:06 Oil Drops on US-Iran Nuclear Progress05:25 Indian Auto Growth to Normalize08:09 FMCG Margins to Stay Under Pressure10:04 Infosys Rallies on Anthropic AI Deal12:06 SRF Falls on Promoter Stake Sale13:39 Believe it or not

Plus: India's Adani Group plans to invest $100 billion on AI infrastructure. And, Infosys and Anthropic to partner on AI for businesses in regulated industries. Julie Chang hosts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On Episode 801 of The Core Report, financial journalist Govindraj Ethiraj talks to Chokkalingam G, Founder of Equinomics Research Pvt Ltd. We also feature an excerpt from Nandan Nilekani's recent presentation at Infosys AI Day.SHOW NOTES(00:00) The Take(04:50) Brokerages take note of earnings, recent developments to turn optimistic on markets.(07:17) Why markets are seeing a shift in temperatures(13:32) Infosys bowls a Googly with Anthropic tie-up, argues for importance of IT Services businesses.(24:34) India is looking at $200 billion AI investments.Register for India Finance and Innovation Forum 2026https://tinyurl.com/IFIFCOREFor more of our coverage check out ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠thecore.in⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to our Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow us on:⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Twitter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Facebook⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ |⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Youtube⁠⁠⁠⁠

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you a wrap from the India AI Impact Summit in Delhi. Venture Capitalist Vinod Khosla calls Emergent one of the fastest growing startups he has ever seen as it reportedly doubles ARR to $100 million in weeks. AI Coding firm Replit's CEO Amjad Masad spoke to Moneycontrol on India plans, AI bubble and Razorpay integration, Infosys cofounder Nandan Nilekani says AI is an execution risk not an opportunity gap, Zoho's Sridhar Vembu flags affordable AI momentum, Philips CEO Roy Jakobs highlight India's healthcare AI role, and Neysa's plans to use $1.2 billion to expand GPU infrastructure.

Enterprise IT is drowning in repeat incidents, slow triage, and reactive firefighting—burning teams out while costs rise and service quality slips. In this episode, Sandy and Umesh Shiknis of Publicis Sapient explore how Sapient Sustain uses AI-driven automation, predictive insights, and self-healing workflows to break the cycle, turning IT operations from constant crisis mode into a resilient, proactive engine that sustains the business. They also discuss how Publicis Sapient is leveraging AI to address challenges in the healthcare sector. They put an importance on modernizing legacy systems while also emphasizing the concept of agentic AI.Check out more about Sapient Sustain here: https://www.publicissapient.com/sapient-ai/sustainIn this episode, they talk about:Publicis Sapient focuses on human-centered digital transformation in healthcareAI can accelerate product development and modernize legacy systemsIt's easy to confuse automation with simple elements of machine learning, which are progressively more deterministicOrganizations must establish guardrails for AI implementation because of how powerful agentic AI can beSapient Sustain helps healthcare companies manage and stabilize their applicationsThe end-user experience is crucial in technology deploymentAI can significantly reduce technical debt in healthcare organizationsHealthcare leaders should look at the boring stuff and focus on practical AI applicationsEducate your workforce to embrace the future instead of fearing itA Little About Umesh:Umesh Shiknis is Executive Vice President and Global Chief Growth Officer at Publicis Sapient, a human-centered, product-led digital business transformation firm. He leads global growth and go-to-market strategy, scaling new buying centers, accelerating client impact, and driving transformational revenue across industries. Previously, Umesh held senior leadership roles at Capgemini, Infosys, and ISG. His current focus is on taking the Publicis Sapient AI product suite—Sapient Slingshot, Bodhi, and Sapient Sustain—to market, turning AI innovation into measurable, enterprise-wide outcomes.

Discover how identity and access management (IAM) is reshaping cybersecurity in cloud ERP, enabling businesses to be safer, faster, and more compliant with clarity in roles and responsibilities.=====In this insightful episode of the Future of ERP podcast, Aditya Thakurdesai from Infosys dives deep into the vital topic of identity and access management (IAM) in cloud ERP environments. He explains why understanding "who owns what" in IAM is non-negotiable to ensure security, compliance, and operational efficiency amid today's complex hybrid IT infrastructures. Aditya shares compelling customer stories- rom a global pharmaceutical company safeguarding sensitive research data to a large retailer accelerating seasonal workforce onboarding - highlighting how the shared responsibility model brings clarity and confidence in managing cloud security. The discussion further explores how AI is revolutionizing IAM, with intelligent threat detection, adaptive access control, and proactive governance transforming traditional security roles. This episode is a must-listen for any business navigating cloud security risks and looking to leverage AI for smarter, faster, and safer ERP management. Tune in and learn how to stay ahead in the evolving cybersecurity landscape.⁠⁠⁠Download Episode Transcript⁠⁠⁠Useful Links:Learn how the shared responsibility model for SAP Cloud ERP Private defines roles, streamlines operations, and improves security and compliance: Operate your cloud ERP with confidence and control SAP Cloud ERPInfosysFollow Us on Social Media!⁠⁠⁠SAP Cloud ERP - LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠=====Guest: Aditya Thakurdesai, Director – Enterprise Security , InfosysAditya is a seasoned SAP Security and GRC professional, currently serving as Director – Enterprise Security at Infosys. With nearly two decades of experience, he has delivered transformative security solutions that seamlessly integrate deep domain expertise with emerging technologies. In his current role, Aditya heads the Manufacturing and Communications, Media & Technology segments within Infosys' Enterprise Risk Management Services group. He also drives strategic Centre of Excellence initiatives focused on security transformation, intelligent automation, and AI innovation. His current passion lies in Agentic AI, where he has developed pioneering solution that introduce new levels of agility, compliance, and scalability to enterprise security operations.Host 1: Richard Howells, SAPRichard Howells has been working in the Supply Chain Management and Manufacturing space for over 30 years. He is responsible for driving the thought leadership and awareness of SAP's ERP, Finance, and Supply Chain solutions and is an active writer, podcaster, and thought leader on the topics of supply chain, Industry 4.0, digitization, and sustainability.Follow Richard Howell on ⁠⁠⁠LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠ and ⁠⁠⁠X⁠⁠⁠Host 2: Oyku Ilgar, SAPOyku Ilgar is a marketer and thought leader specializing in SAP's digital supply chain and ERP solutions since 2017. As a marketer, blogger, and podcaster, she creates engaging content that highlights innovative SAP technologies and explores key topics including business trends, AI, Industry 4.0, and sustainability.She holds dual bachelor's degrees in Finance & Accounting and English Translation, along with a master's degree in Business Administration and Foreign Trade, specializing in marketing. With her background in digital transformation, Oyku communicates technology trends and industry insights to help professionals navigate the evolving business landscape.Oyku's LinkedIn and SAP Community=====Key Topics: Identity Management, Access Management, Cloud ERP, Shared Responsibility, Compliance, Security, Artificial Intelligence, AI, Threat Detection, Case Studies

In der heutigen Folge sprechen die Finanzjournalisten Anja Ettel und Philipp Vetter über miese Vibes zwischen Nvidia und OpenAI, die langwierige Chefsuche bei Walt Disney und ein Land im Deal-Modus. Außerdem geht es um Walt Disney, Palantir, Nvidia, NXP Semiconductors, Pandora, Alphabet, Infosys, Wipro, HDFC Bank, iShares MSCI India (WKN: A2AFCY) und Franklin FTSE India (WKN: A2PB5W). Wir freuen uns an Feedback über aaa@welt.de. Noch mehr "Alles auf Aktien" findet Ihr bei WELTplus und Apple Podcasts – inklusive aller Artikel der Hosts und AAA-Newsletter. Hier bei WELT: https://www.welt.de/podcasts/alles-auf-aktien/plus247399208/Boersen-Podcast-AAA-Bonus-Folgen-Jede-Woche-noch-mehr-Antworten-auf-Eure-Boersen-Fragen.html. Der Börsen-Podcast Disclaimer: Die im Podcast besprochenen Aktien und Fonds stellen keine spezifischen Kauf- oder Anlage-Empfehlungen dar. Die Moderatoren und der Verlag haften nicht für etwaige Verluste, die aufgrund der Umsetzung der Gedanken oder Ideen entstehen. Hörtipps: Für alle, die noch mehr wissen wollen: Holger Zschäpitz können Sie jede Woche im Finanz- und Wirtschaftspodcast "Deffner&Zschäpitz" hören. +++ Werbung +++ Du möchtest mehr über unsere Werbepartner erfahren? Hier findest du alle Infos & Rabatte! https://linktr.ee/alles_auf_aktien Impressum: https://www.welt.de/services/article7893735/Impressum.html Datenschutz: https://www.welt.de/services/article157550705/Datenschutzerklaerung-WELT-DIGITAL.html

India's new labor codes just cost three companies in corporate India over ₹4,373 crore in a single quarter. TCS, Infosys, and HCLTech are reeling from retrospective gratuity provisions that go back decades. The government says it's modernizing—one unified wage definition, digital compliance, formalized workforce. Companies say it's a compliance nightmare with twenty-four states at different stages of implementation. In this episode, host Anirban Chowdhury asks Puneet Gupta, Partner, People Advisory Services-Tax, EY to break down why your basic salary just became 50% of your paycheck, how a twenty-year employee's gratuity calculation changed overnight, and whether this reform will create seventy-seven lakh jobs or simply tax the ones that already exist. Short-term pain or structural transformation? Listen in.You can follow Anirban Chowdhury on his social media: X and Linkedin Check out other interesting episodes like: How Will a Volatile ₹ Impact You in 2026?,Capital Pains: Budget 2026's Loud Silences, India’s Labour Law Reboot, Viral to Valuation: Building Women’s Cricket as a Brand, Why are Music Labels Buying Into Film Companies? and much more. Catch the latest episode of ‘The Morning Brief’ on The Economic Times Online, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, JioSaavn, Amazon Music and Youtube.See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In this episode of The Brand Called You, board director and global leader Chitra Nayak shares hard-earned lessons from engineering to the boardroom—on building trust, practicing radical candor, navigating organizational politics, scaling customer-centric growth at Salesforce, and governing AI and ESG in a rapidly changing world.00:34- About Chitra NayakChitra is a board director of Infosys and several other listed companies.She's an executive advisor at the Boston Consulting Group.She is the co-founder of Neythri.org, which supports South Asian professional women. 

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the biggest startup and technology stories shaping the day. Juspay becomes 2026's first unicorn after a $50 million funding round, signalling renewed momentum in fintech. Infosys outlines its plan to hire 20,000 fresh graduates in FY27, even as AI reshapes IT services. Accenture announces a new physical AI security lab in Bengaluru. And from Kumbakonam, we report on Zoho's expansion plans and the launch of its AI-native ERP platform.

Welcome to a very special edition of the Six Five Podcast! In this milestone episode, hosts Patrick Moorhead and Daniel Newman come together live in studio to celebrate hitting 100,000 YouTube subscribers. The duo takes a moment to reflect on the journey so far, their ever-growing community, and the audience of VCs, tech investors, and enterprise leaders who tune in each week. But it's not just about commemorating the past—our hosts dive right into the latest headlines shaping the tech industry, unpacking Apple's ongoing AI challenges and the strategy behind its latest collaboration with Google's Gemini. They break down OpenAI's $10 billion deal with Cerebras, and the explosive race to build out global data centers and energy capacity. Plus, a debate on what custom silicon means for the future of AI, Meta's recent layoffs at Reality Labs, TSMC's strong quarterly earnings, and they share predictions for enterprise AI in 2026. The handpicked topics for this week are: Celebrating 100K Subscribers: Hosts open the special episode, celebrating 100,000 YouTube subscribers, thanking the audience and introducing the YouTube Creator Award. A montage of show highlights, including funny moments, diverse locations, shirtless episodes, and memorable guest appearances. Apple, Google, and the AI Race: Pat and Dan transition into news analysis: Apple's AI strategy, Gemini integration, CapEx, and the broader implications for device form factors AI Chip Wars: OpenAI, Cerberus, Nvidia & Heterogeneous Computing: Hosts discuss major AI chip deals, the future of custom vs. merchant silicon, and why heterogeneous compute architectures matter. Data Center Boom, Energy Constraints & U.S. vs. China: Exploring the exponential growth in data centers, energy supply/regulatory bottlenecks, and the U.S.-China competition on infrastructure. Meta Layoffs, Wearables, and Future of XR: Meta's Reality Labs layoffs and what it signals for the Metaverse, AI wearables, and the XR industry shift toward AI-powered augmentation. China/PRC: Nvidia H200 Ban & Tech Sovereignty Rumors: Analysis on China's restrictions on Nvidia H200 chips, sovereign innovation, and the "cat and mouse" of supply chains and government posturing. The Flip - Live Debate Custom vs. Merchant Silicon, Google, Apple: A special, in-person, rapid-fire debate segment with spicy Texas sausage and coin flips: custom silicon's rise, Google TPUs, Apple's semiconductor strategy. TSMC Earnings, AI Ecosystem, & Chip Market Trends: Macro discussion on TSMC's results, CapEx, implications for Nvidia, AMD, Apple, Intel, and the ongoing AI-led semiconductor boom. Infosys, GSIs, and the AI Implementation Curve: Hosts trade insights on Infosys' strong quarter, what it means for enterprise digital transformation, and the role of GSIs as AI reshapes services. 2026 Tech Predictions: Dan and Pat share predictions for enterprise AI, ROI, key AI milestones, and potential for AI-driven layoffs.   Be sure to subscribe to The Six Five Pod so you never miss an episode.  

#stockmarket #finance #news #infosys #hdfc #oilprices #inflation #indiaeufta #trading #investing #economy #business #marketupdate #sharemarket #nifty Today we cover the major oil price crash following Trump's Iran remarks and Infosys Q3 earnings hit by new labour codes. We discuss the upcoming landmark India-EU Free Trade Agreement and Zen Tech's massive ₹404Cr defense order. Stay updated on HDFC AMC results, BlackRock's record assets, and the latest trade deficit data.https://shorturl.at/gM97lHow to Use Artificial Intelligence for Investing - Combo of 5 ebooks00:00 Start01:19 Greenland news update02:13 U.S. Forces Seize Sixth Oil Tanker02:53 Oil Prices Plunge04:23 BlackRock Assets Hit Record $14 Trillion04:54 Semiconductor Stocks Rally on TSMC Results05:22 Trump on Fed chairman06:04 India-EU to Seal Trade Pact07:18 Revised Market Categorization Framework07:48 Wholesale Inflation at Eight-Month High09:31 FDI Inflows Surge to $51 Billion09:56 India's December Exports Rise 1.8pc12:03 India-US Trade Deal Nears Finalization12:43 Infosys Q3 Profit Hit by Labour Codes14:14 LTTS Cuts FY26 Growth Guidance15:09 HDFC AMC Q3 Profit Jumps 20pc15:33 ICICI Pru AMC Profit Rises 45pc16:32 Groww Q3 Profit Declines 28pc18:05 HDFC Life Q3 Profit Up 7pc18:35 Jio Financial Q3 Profit Slips 9pc19:33 Zen Tech Bags ₹404 Crore MoD Order20:12 Coca-Cola Plans $1 Billion HCCB IPO20:43 IHCL Acquires 51% Stake in Brij Hotels21:20 Knowledge Section

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we track how Infosys raised its revenue guidance even as profits took a hit from labour code provisions, making margins the key point to watch. We also look at Unacademy's decision to shut company-run offline centres and shift to a franchise model, Groww's steady growth and diversification beyond derivatives, and why India's invite to the US-led Pax Silica alliance puts critical minerals and tech supply chains firmly in the geopolitical spotlight.

On today's episode: Italy hits Apple with a €98 million fine over App Tracking Transparency. Indian IT giants TCS, Infosys and Wipro pivot hard toward AI integration. India's 850,000 cooperatives face pressure to go digital. Smartwatches earn medical certifications for hypertension tracking. And the India Oman trade deal opens new doors amid global tariff pressures. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

1.India among nations hit as Mexico raises import duties up to 50% On December 10, Mexico's Senate approved tariff hikes of up to 50% next year on imports from China and several other Asian countries, aiming to bolster local industry despite opposition from business groups and affected governments. The proposal, passed earlier by the lower house, will raise or impose new duties of up to 50% from 2026 on certain goods such as autos, auto parts, textiles, clothing, plastics and steel from countries without trade deals with Mexico, including China, India, South Korea, Thailand and Indonesia. The majority of products will see tariffs of up to 35%. The import duty on cars will rise to 50 per cent from 20 per cent, dealing a significant blow to India's largest vehicle exporters to Mexico including Volkswagen, Hyundai, Nissan and Maruti Suzuki. 2.Microsoft deepens India bet with AI tie-ups and 200,000 Copilot licenses across top IT firms, and CEO Satya Nadella develops his own cricket app  Microsoft Chairman and CEO Satya Nadella has announced partnerships with four Indian IT companies — Cognizant, Infosys, TCS, and Wipro. Each company will deploy over 50,000 Microsoft Copilot licenses, collectively surpassing 200,000 licenses, and setting a new benchmark for enterprise-scale AI adoption. On a side note, Satya Nadella, a die-hard cricket fan, has been spending his free time coding and designing his own app that he used to analyze the centuries-old game. He talked about combining two of his passions when he designed a Deep Research AI app over Thanksgiving. He then used it to select a team of all-time greats in Indian test cricket, for starters. “The system produced consensus areas, debates, reasoning chains, everything. It was fantastic,” Nadella said during a company event in Bangalore. “I wanted to get a job on the Copilot team.” Nadella is meeting business and political leaders in India this week.  3.IndiGo to give travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 to affected passengers  IndiGo on Thursday said it will offer travel vouchers worth ₹10,000 to passengers impacted by flight disruption on December 3-5. These can be used for any future IndiGo flight in 12 months. The travel vouchers will be in addition to compensation payable under government norms. Directorate General of Civil Aviation norms require airlines to pay compensation of ₹,5000-10,000 to passengers whose flights are cancelled within 24 hours of departure time.  The announcement comes a day after Delhi High Court asked why the airline was not paying compensation. The court also questioned the government for its failure to prevent the chaos. 4.Prada to launch ‘Made in India' Kolhapuri chappals after backlash Prada will make a limited-edition collection of Kolhapuri chappals in India inspired by India's traditional footwear -Kolhapuri sandals, selling each pair at around  $930(₹84,000), turning a backlash over cultural appropriation into a collaboration with Indian artisans. The Italian luxury group plans to make 2,000 pairs of Kolhapuri chappals in the regions of Maharashtra and Karnataka under a deal with two state-backed cooperative bodies.

How did Shubham Garg bootstrap CodeVyasa to $XXM ARR without a single dollar of VC funding?In this episode, we uncover the contrarian playbook behind India's fastest-growing AI-powered IT services firm and why enterprises are ditching SaaS for custom software. Shubham Garg is the Founder and CEO of CodeVyasa, a 600-person bootstrapped IT services company serving unicorns like Mamaearth, UpGrad, and Yatra, plus Fortune 500 clients including HDFC Bank and major oil and gas PSUs. What makes his story remarkable is the journey itself - from failing at a supply chain SaaS startup in 2019 to pivoting into high-value outcome-based engineering services that reached $XXM in annual recurring revenue, all without external funding.In this candid conversation with host Akshay Datt, Shubham reveals how CodeVyasa helped UpGrad slash their AWS cloud bill by 40% (saving $2M annually), replaced SAP's enterprise software for a government PSU in just two quarters, and is now capitalizing on the AI revolution by selling GenAI implementation services. He shares hard-earned lessons of scaling a services business with no VC money, and his controversial thesis that the era of SaaS dominance is ending as enterprises shift to building custom AI-powered tools in-house.This episode is essential viewing for bootstrapped founders, service business operators, enterprise sales professionals, and anyone navigating India's IT services boom in the AI era.What You'll Learn:

About Ajay Gannerkote:Ajay Gannerkote is a global healthcare leader with deep experience spanning life sciences, medical devices, and healthcare services. Now serving as president of Integrated DNA Technologies (IDT), a Danaher company, he oversees the organization's growth and strategic direction from Redwood City, California. Before IDT, he led Siemens Healthineers' global ultrasound business as president and head, steering a complex, vertically integrated operation across more than 30 countries. Under his leadership, the business moved from negative growth and margins to strong, sustainable performance, becoming an industry leader in AI-driven clinical technology. Prior to that, he served as Director at KKR Capstone, where he co-led healthcare operations, drove large-scale transformations for portfolio companies, and created significant enterprise value across services and medical device sectors. Ajay spent more than a decade at McKinsey & Company as a partner in the Global Medical Products practice, advising Fortune 500 companies on product development, commercialization, operations, growth strategy, and large-scale turnarounds. Earlier in his career, he held leadership roles at Federal-Mogul, Cambridge Technology Partners, and Infosys, building a foundation in operations, technology, and global business integration. He holds an MBA in Corporate Strategy and Marketing from the University of Michigan's Ross School of Business and a bachelor's degree in Electronics and Telecommunications Engineering from the University of Mysore.Things You'll Learn:Genomic technologies, such as NGS and MRD, are enabling earlier cancer detection, sometimes years ahead of traditional diagnostic methods. This early visibility allows clinicians to intervene sooner and build more personalized treatment strategies.Precision medicine is rapidly maturing as high-quality genomic data becomes central to diagnosis, monitoring, and therapy planning. The next era of oncology will rely heavily on personalized, data-driven decisions.Collaboration across industry, researchers, and regulatory bodies is essential for breakthrough medical innovations. A recent case of a rare disease demonstrates how a coordinated effort can compress the journey from diagnosis to therapy into just a few months.Custom manufacturing and high-quality reagents are critical enablers of clinically reliable genomic insights. Tailored solutions allow researchers and clinicians to analyze tumor-specific markers with greater accuracy and confidence.Strong leadership in genomics requires trust, transparency, and a willingness to challenge assumptions. Ajay's “obligation to dissent” principle encourages continuous innovation and pushes teams to think beyond the status quo.Resources:Connect with and follow Ajay Gannerkote on LinkedIn.Follow Integrated DNA Technologies on LinkedIn and visit their website.

कल्पना कीजिए, साल 1970 का दशक। इमरजेंसी का दौर। एक निडर पत्रकार बेखौफ होकर सरकार के खिलाफ आग उगलते लेख लिख रहा है। जब ऊपर से दबाव इतना बढ़ गया कि नौकरी छोड़नी पड़ी, तो उसने हार नहीं मानी। सीधे पहुंच गया जयप्रकाश नारायण के पास, जिन्होंने उस वक्त इंदिरा गांधी की कुर्सी हिला रखी थी। जेपी ने उसे सलाह दी, “कुछ ऐसा करो कि रिटायर हो रहे हमारे सैनिकों को सम्मान के साथ रोजगार मिले।” बस इसी एक सलाह से 1974 में जन्म हुआ एक छोटी-सी सिक्योरिटी कंपनी का, नाम रखा SIS, यानी Security and Intelligence Services (India)। आज, 50 साल बाद वही SIS: - भारत और ऑस्ट्रेलिया की नंबर-1 सिक्योरिटी सर्विसेज कंपनी - न्यूज़ीलैंड में तीसरे और सिंगापुर में पांचवें नंबर पर - NSE में लिस्टेड - 3 लाख से ज्यादा कर्मचारी, यानी TCS, Infosys और Reliance के ठीक बाद चौथे नंबर पर - भारत की सबसे बड़ी एम्प्लॉयर आपने कभी न कभी किसी मॉल, सोसाइटी या ऑफिस के गेट पर “SIS” का बैज लगाए गार्ड को जरूर देखा होगा। लेकिन हैरानी की बात ये है कि TCS, Infosys, Reliance तो हर कोई जानता है, पर SIS के बारे में हममें से ज्यादातर लोग आज भी अनजान हैं। इस गुमनाम दिग्गज की पूरी कहानी अब एक किताब में आ गई है, किताब का नाम है The SIS Story और लेखक हैं प्रिंस मैथ्यू थॉमस. यही प्रिंस थॉमस, पढ़ाकू नितिन के इस एपिसोड में हमारे मेहमान हैं. सुनिए पूरा पॉडकास्ट प्रड्यूसर: मानव देव रावत साउंड मिक्स: अमन पाल

Nifty is poised to kick off the December series on a strong wicket. The GIFT NIFTY is indicating a triple-digit gain following a volatile session on Tuesday. The index failed to hold above 26,000 on expiry day, weighed by selling in banks and heavyweights like Infosys and HDFC Bank, though midcaps continued to outperform. Globally, markets traded higher as Fed rate cut hopes intensified, with reports that Kevin Hassett could be named the next Fed chair. The Nikkei and Kospi climbed, while Alphabet hit record highs on new AI chip developments. Meanwhile, oil prices slipped over 1% on reports of progress toward a Ukraine–Russia peace deal. In today's episode, Nandita Khemka breaks down the top market movers — from Bharti Airtel's $800 million block deal to HCLTech's AI partnership with AWS and fresh approvals for Zydus Lifesciences. Plus, project wins for NCC and IGL, and Excelsoft Technologies is making its stock market debut. Also on the radar — PM Modi inaugurates Safran's aircraft engine facility in Hyderabad, and Tesla opens its first India centre in Gurugram.  Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Inside the day's Moneycontrol Editor's Picks: A new trust-based regulatory architecture in the works, rupee undervaluation makes exports competitive,network interference sparks blame game between Airtel and Tejas networks and more news. Also, Infosys's chief marketing officer Sumit Virmani shares his thoughts on why India's education system needs an overhaul and experts explain the new labour code changes and what they mean for employers. Tune in!

After 20+ years at some of the most important Silicon Valley tech companies like Yahoo, LinkedIn, Oracle, Informix and NerdWallet, Bhaskar today leads investment of enterprise infrastructure companies at 8 VC.Bhaskar Ghosh spent 20+ years at some of the most important Silicon Valley tech companies before moving into venture capital as a Partner at 8VC.After completing his PhD in computer science from Yale, he worked across Yahoo, LinkedIn, Oracle, Informix and NerdWallet. He brings this experience to founders building the next generation of enterprise infrastructure companies.In this episode Bhaskar explains how IT services are being reimagined for India, a country that over the last 25 years turned its skilled workforce into a global services engine. We discuss the shift happening inside workflows most people do not think about: mid-office ops, call centers, insurance, travel and HR. These are areas where thousands of people move information every day, and where AI is now good enough to take over entire workflows.Bhaskar talks about the founders already building in this space, including those buying traditional services companies and rebuilding them with AI at the core. He also explains why this new wave will not behave, scale or be valued like SaaS, because this is no longer pure software. It is the reinvention of services.If you are a founder making engineering decisions, someone curious about the less visible layers of software, or interested in people who move technology forward, this conversation with Bhaskar is for you.00:00 –Trailer03:03 – How India will reimagine IT services (TCS, Infosys)04:32 – “why now” of services06:07 – How unstructured data became easier to handle?07:53 – What LLMs can do today with high precision10:35 – Use of GenAI will increase margins in services11:54 – Front & mid offices will become more productive and lean14:30 – Will a pure services business scale anymore?15:55 – Legacy service businesses + AI-first software20:04 – Real challenge to operate and scale such businesses20:33 – 3 reasons on why SaaS companies get higher multiples?22:06 – Network-effect players win big in SaaS24:18 – Replacing software v/s replacing services26:16 – Business without inherent network effects (yet)28:22 – Is AI unlocking TAM larger than Software era?30:57 – How prosperity of a country influences growth of Co's32:50 – India's tech talent is key to India-US corridor39:36 – Deeply disruptive AI Co's will come from India43:04 – How new-age AI services companies of India should grow in US?44:39 – Current BPOs have an unfair advantage47:21 – Will older BPOs understand the importance of AI?49:22 – A Moat in outcome-based pricing can replace old businesses51:50 – Has the US ever been sensitive to cost?55:23 – The new AI-enabled services have a Palantir-risk flavour58:47 – Where to build when model Co's eat forward & backward revenue?01:06:10 – What type of founding teams are needed?01:08:10 – How founders think about GTM is changing-------------India's talent has built the world's tech—now it's time to lead it.This mission goes beyond startups. It's about shifting the center of gravity in global tech to include the brilliance rising from India.What is Neon Fund?We invest in seed and early-stage founders from India and the diaspora building world-class Enterprise AI companies. We bring capital, conviction, and a community that's done it before.Subscribe for real founder stories, investor perspectives, economist breakdowns, and a behind-the-scenes look at how we're doing it all at Neon.-------------Check us out on:Website: https://neon.fund/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/theneonSend us a text

In this episode of IPS Finance, market expert V. Nagappan explains the key factors investors must watch in the latest Infosys buyback, including its impact on long-term value and short-term stock movement. He also breaks down whether Nvidia's recent earnings results have influenced the Indian stock market, especially within the IT sector and gold trends. Along with these major updates, the discussion explores broader market signals, sector opportunities, and what investors should be cautious about in the current environment. A concise, insight-packed session for anyone tracking tech stocks, global cues, and smart investment strategies.

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 The End of SEO: Inside the Lead Flow Crisis In this dynamic episode of High Octane Leadership, host Donald Thompson engages with Greg Boone, AI thought leader and Walk West CEO, in a powerful discussion about the transformative impact of AI on business leadership, personal branding, and the future of work.What You'll Learn:Adapting to the AI Shift: Navigate the changing lead flow, embrace AI-driven efficiency, and act fast in a “faster, cheaper, better” era where waiting to adopt AI is no longer an option.Human-Centered Growth: Build personality-led brands where leadership drives reputation, and empower “super individual contributors” to do remarkable work with AI.Scalable Visibility: Maximize reach through Walk West's 4Loop Strategy while creating a content supply chain that multiplies output across channels.About the GuestGreg Boone is a tech-savvy CEO and innovation strategist helping organizations turn AI into real business value. As CEO of Walk West, he leads digital transformation for brands seeking to scale smarter and faster. He previously co-led Blue Acorn iCi through a $125M acquisition by Infosys and served as CEO of Cleartelligence. Greg blends deep technical expertise with strategic clarity, advising Fortune 500s through startups on how to lead through disruption, implement AI effectively, and build future-ready cultures. He's a sought-after speaker known for translating complexity into momentum for a variety of topics, including new approaches to GenAI, technology, and digital innovation.Resources:Greg Boone LinkedInWalk West LinkedInWalk West WebsiteHigh Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

On this episode of High Octane Leadership, host Donald Thompson sits down with Greg Boone to discuss how staying true to your values even when it means walking away from lucrative clients or doubling down on team development can fuel sustainable business growth without compromising what your organization stands for. What You'll Learn:Ethical and People-First Leadership: Maintaining integrity even at the cost of revenue, fostering a safe culture for feedback, and leading by example through continuous learning.Empowering Teams for Change: Investing in employee education and using frameworks like “Personal, Fun, and Safe” to reduce fear and resistance toward new technologies.Strategic Adaptation and Innovation: Addressing modern lead flow challenges and adopting domain-specific AI tools to stay agile and effective in evolving markets.About the GuestGreg Boone is a tech-savvy CEO and innovation strategist helping organizations turn AI into real business value. As CEO of Walk West, he leads digital transformation for brands seeking to scale smarter and faster. He previously co-led Blue Acorn iCi through a $125M acquisition by Infosys and served as CEO of Cleartelligence. Greg blends deep technical expertise with strategic clarity, advising Fortune 500s through startups on how to lead through disruption, implement AI effectively, and build future-ready cultures. He's a sought-after speaker known for translating complexity into momentum for a variety of topics, including new approaches to GenAI, technology, and digital innovation.Resources:Greg Boone LinkedInWalkWest LinkedInWalkWest WebsiteHigh Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson. High Octane Leadership is hosted by The Diversity Movement CEO and executive coach Donald Thompson and is a production of Earfluence.Order UNDERESTIMATED: A CEO'S UNLIKELY PATH TO SUCCESS, by Donald Thompson.

In this episode, Shiv is in conversation with Naresh Choudhary, Senior Vice President, Quality & Productivity, Infosys Ltd.Naresh shares his career journey starting from humble beginnings in Mumbai, studying engineering at VJTI, working at Arvind Mills, and eventually contributing to Infosys for 25 years. The discussion covers his transition from manufacturing to IT, the influence of mentors, various roles at Infosys, and the importance of reframing roles. Naresh also emphasizes the value of great work, networking, mentorship, and maintaining a work-life balance. He talks about driving innovation and change management effectively within a large organization through transparent communication, planning, and continuous feedback. Finally, Naresh offers personal practices like journaling, exercising, and separating work from family time to stay grounded and calm.00:00 Welcome and Introduction00:23 Early Career and Education02:00 Transition to Infosys03:43 Roles and Responsibilities at Infosys07:16 Mentorship and Career Growth10:28 Defining Great Work15:32 Overcoming Self-Doubt and Imposter Syndrome19:28 The Importance of Mentors24:23 Networking and Time Management29:19 Clearing the Mind for Focus29:51 Work-Life Balance and Breaks30:59 Organizational Change and Trust33:51 Planning and Transparency in Change34:51 Process Over Tools36:04 Sponsorship and Milestone Reviews37:46 Encouraging Knowledge Sharing43:58 Innovation and Idea Management47:33 Staying Grounded Amidst Responsibilities53:00 Personal Practices for Balance56:48 Conclusion and Final ThoughtsBio:In his stint at Infosys over 2 decades, Naresh has worked in different roles in Software Delivery, Consulting, Quality Assurance, Open Source, Enterprise Platforms, Products, Tools & Technology that have provided him opportunities to work on key transformation programs.Naresh has experience in Software Development, Quality System Design, Process definition, Implementation and Consulting, Product & Platform Engineering, Software Reuse, Knowledge Management, Training, Audits and Assessments. He possesses a sound understanding of various quality models, methodologies and frameworks like CMMI, ISO, Six Sigma, MBNQA, AI, Automation,  Agile, DevSecOps & SRE.Naresh participates on several product councils and advisory boards with Infosys' global technology partners and is currently leading the effort on reimagining the tooling, engineering excellence, digital platforms, Lean and automation landscape for the enterpriseHe is a self confessed Foodie, History enthusiast, Amateur Chef, Motivational Speakerhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/nareshchoudhary/

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top startup and tech updates. Infosys posts strong Q2 numbers while Wipro's growth remains steady. Zomato-parent Eternal sees revenue surge but profit dips, with Blinkit driving rapid expansion. Ola Electric launches Ola Shakti, entering the battery energy storage market as part of its diversification strategy. And in the funding space, our scoops got confirmed: Zepto closed a massive $450 million round, while Kuku raised $85 million to double down on AI content.

Today on the podcast we have Narayana Murthy - Founder and former CEO of Infosys - a giant which reached $100BN, one of the largest companies in history, and transformed India's economy.Infosys - founded in 1981 - offers consulting, IT, and outsourcing services across the globe. Starting with a small loan, 18 years later it became the first ever Indian company to be listed on NASDAQ. Murthy has been listed among the 12 greatest entrepreneurs of our time by Fortune magazine. He has akso been described as the "Father of the Indian IT sector" by TIME.Murthy is also the father-in-law of Rishi Sunak, the former UK Prime Minister.In this episode, we talk about Narayana Murthy's early life and values, how Infosys grew from $40,000 to a multi-billion dollar global enterprise, why he believes in hard work, and the role of entrepreneurship and capitalism in India.Building a purpose driven company? Read more about Giant Ventures at www.Giant.vc.Music credits: Bubble King written and produced by Cameron McLain and Stevan Cablayan aka Vector_XING. Please note: The content of this podcast is for informational and entertainment purposes only. It should not be considered financial, legal, or investment advice. Always consult a licensed professional before making any investment decisions.

This week, Traci sits down with Tan Moorthy, CEO of Revature and accomplished business leader with over three decades of experience in the global IT services industry.After 23 years with Infosys—where he served as Executive Vice President across multiple functions including Head of Delivery Operations for US, Canada, and LATAM, Group Head of HR, and Global Head of Education—Tan now focuses on bridging the talent gap through workforce transformation. He's also a champion of sustainable development, having led UN work groups defining corporate metrics for Sustainable Development Goals.Spoiler alert: That knowledge you're protecting isn't as proprietary as you think—and hoarding it might be the very thing keeping you from growing.Tan reveals why learning at the speed of change is the only way to stay relevant, how upskilling existing employees delivers faster ROI than external hiring, and the three-pillar framework (education, engagement, exposure) that builds true competence. Plus, he shares the career-defining moment when a failed proposal taught him that content without communication means lost opportunities.What We Cover:The proposal that changed everything – How losing a client deal due to poor communication skills sparked Tan's transformation into a lifelong learner and eventually led him to share a stage with Steve BallmerWhy comfort zones are career killers – The counterintuitive move from a successful business role into corporate HR that everyone warned against, and why it opened doors Tan never imaginedThe three pillars of competence – Breaking down how knowledge, skills, and attitude combine through education, engagement, and exposure to create lasting workforce transformationLearning at the speed of change – Why continuous learning isn't about getting ahead anymore—it's about staying in the same place you are nowThe upskilling advantage over external hiring – How investing in people who already know your systems, culture, and ecosystem delivers immediate productivity versus the ramp-up time new hires requireWhy knowledge hoarding backfires – The fundamental truth that if you don't share what you know, someone else will—and why giving more means getting more in returnMentorship as a two-way street – How working with Gen Z employees (or any generation different from yours) creates peer-to-peer learning that benefits both sides equallyThe innovation power of different perspectives – Why surrounding yourself with people who think like you guarantees stagnation, and how diverse viewpoints spark breakthrough ideasBuilding elastic teams that bend without breaking – How creating learning ecosystems helps organizations adapt through pandemics, economic shifts, elections, and technological disruptionKey Quote: "You've got to learn at the speed of change for you to stay in the same place that you are, let alone to run." – Tan MoorthyConnect with Tan Moorthy: LinkedIn: Tan Moorthy Company: RevatureConnect with Traci here: https://linktr.ee/HRTraciDisclaimer: Thoughts, opinions, and statements made on this podcast are not a reflection of the thoughts, opinions, and statements of the Company by whom Traci Chernoff is actively employed.Please note that this episode may contain paid endorsements and advertisements for products or services. Individuals on the show may have a direct or indirect financial interest in products or services referred to in this episode.

The Business Council of Westchester's Annual Fall Fete took place on Wednesday, October 8th, at the beautiful Harrison Meadows Country Club in Harrison, New York. This highly anticipated event brought BCW members together for an evening of connection, conversation, and celebration. Guests enjoyed the perfect fall setting while networking with business and community leaders from across the region. The Fall Fete provided a wonderful opportunity to strengthen professional relationships, forge new partnerships, and share ideas in a relaxed, social atmosphere. Westchester Talk Radio was on-site, with host Joan Franzino speaking with Brian MacConnell, owner of Hudson Infosys, sharing insights on technology, business growth, and community engagement. 

Join us for an inspiring conversation with Ravichandar V, the visionary behind Bangalore International Centre (BIC) and Sabha. From his early days at BITS Pilani and IIM Ahmedabad to founding Feedback Consulting and later transitioning to civic leadership, Ravi shares his remarkable journey of building public spaces and cultural institutions in Bangalore. Discover how he revolutionised property tax systems, created world-class venues for arts and culture, and mobilised philanthropic support from tech leaders like Nandan Nilekani and Azim Premji. This episode offers valuable insights into entrepreneurship, civic engagement, fundraising strategies, and the importance of community building in modern India.Challenge to You:“Better Citizen Challenge”The Challenge:“How can I be a better citizen tomorrow compared to the citizen I was today? Ask yourself what I can personally do better, and as a result of which the city will become better.”Hashtag: #BetterMeAction Items:• Identify one thing in your neighbourhood that you'd like to fix• Take personal action to improve it• Share your effort on social media with #BetterMe• Tag both me (@Puneethsuraana) and the guest (Ravichandar V)Core Philosophy:Individual civic responsibility leads to collective city improvement - focusing on personal accountability rather than just complaining about problems.Duration: One-week challengePeople & Personalities Mentioned:• Ravichandar V - Civic leader, entrepreneur,• Puneeth Surana - Yours truly :-)• Nandan Nilekani - Infosys co-founder, Bangalore Agenda Task Force• Hema Ravichandar - Former Infosys HR head, Ravi's wife• Azim Premji - Wipro chairman, philanthropist• SM Krishna - Former Karnataka Chief Minister• Thomas Callet - Major BIC donor• Mohandas Pai - Philanthropist• Shibu Lal - Tech entrepreneur, donor• Jayaraj - Former BMP Commissioner Institutions & Organisations:Educational: BITS Pilani, IIM Ahmedabad, Monfort School, Yercaud. Corporate: Infosys, Wipro, Myco (now Bosch), Feedback Consulting.Cultural: Bangalore International Centre (BIC), Sabha, Chennai International Centre, Bangalore Literature FestivalGovernment: Bangalore Agenda Task Force, BMP, JNNURM, City ConnectEvents: OASIS (BITS cultural festival) Books, Movies & Media Mentioned:• “Covenant of Water” by Abraham Verges - Ravichandar's fiction recommendation, which he found “absolutely mesmerising”• “Sapiens” by Yuval Noah Harari - One of two books that “really resonated” with him• “The Wisdom of Crowds” by James Surowiecki - His second non-fiction pick, focusing on how crowds have more wisdom than select experts OTT/Streaming:• “Slow Horses” (Apple TV+ series) - Recent content he consumed and “quite enjoyed” for unwinding• Galata Podcast - Mentioned as content he listens to while walking with his earbuds

India's technology story is at a crossroads — from America's visa games and rising protectionism, to India's own challenges with innovation, policy, and capital. In this hard-hitting conversation, veteran investor and public intellectual Mohandas Pai joins us to decode what it all means for India's future. Pai explains why America's tech dominance rests on Indian talent, why shutting doors will only hurt the US, and how India must shift from being the world's “IT back office” to building deep-tech companies at scale. We discuss the brain drain myth, the real capital bottlenecks, and why India's policies often stifle rather than support entrepreneurs. Along the way, he pulls no punches — calling out “cyber coolie” stereotypes, broken tax and justice systems, and the culture of harassment that keeps India from unleashing its true potential. Yet, he remains optimistic: confident that with the right reforms, India can dream big and reach a $10 trillion economy by 2035. This episode is a no-holds-barred dive into India's place in the global tech order, and the choices that will decide whether we remain a service hub or become an innovation powerhouse. ⸻ Chapters 00:00 – Intro & Hook: America's Tech Runs on India 01:01 – The H-1B Visa Debate: Myth vs Reality 04:20 – Indian Talent Powering US Companies 07:45 – Why “Make America Great Again” Could Backfire 10:15 – Will Indians Really Return? The Brain Drain Myth 14:00 – From “Cyber Coolies” to Global Tech Leaders 18:10 – The Tech Waves: IBM, Microsoft, Google… Now AI 24:00 – India's Capital Problem: Subsidies vs Innovation 28:30 – Public vs Private Sector: Who Holds India Back? 32:00 – Policy Bottlenecks: RBI, Taxes & Broken Justice 37:45 – Fixing Procurement, Payments & MSME Growth 45:00 – Politics, Corruption & Civic Failures 50:40 – Closing Thoughts: Optimism & India's $10T Dream ⸻

Sumit Virmani has been at Infosys for over two decades. Now, he's global CMO for the tech giant. He told The Drum why a long tenure is an advantage, why attribution should still be a focus for everyone in the marketing world, how to approach the marketing mix in a world of uncertainty, and how close we really are to the golden goose of AI-enabled personalization at scale. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode, I talk with executive coach Andie Henrich about authenticity, personal growth, and leadership. Andie shares her journey from corporate life to coaching, emphasizing the importance of aligning actions with core values to achieve fulfillment and avoid burnout. We discuss practical strategies like curiosity, introspection, and gratitude to maintain authenticity and balance. Andie offers tools for self-reflection and encourages small, intentional steps toward change. The episode aims to inspire you to protect your energy, create meaningful lives, and support one another on the path to greater well-being and joy.Andie Henrich is a visionary executive, transformational coach, and sought-after keynote speaker whose mission is to ignite authenticity as a powerful catalyst for growth in business, leadership, and life. With more than 25 years of success driving digital transformation, revenue acceleration, and strategic innovation at companies like IBM and Infosys, Andie now empowers professionals to lead and live with clarity, courage, and conviction. As founder of Authenticity Ignited, Andie blends her sharp strategic acumen with a deeply human approach. She coaches women navigating midlife and career transitions, helping them embrace reinvention, reconnect with purpose, and confidently claim their next chapter. Her coaching style is rooted in lived experience, mindful practices, and actionable frameworks that generate both personal and professional breakthroughs. In parallel, Andie delivers high-impact keynotes and workshops to corporate audiences, leadership summits, and growth-driven teams. Her signature talks, including “Authenticity as a Competitive Advantage” and “From Burnout to Breakthrough”, inspire organizations to cultivate cultures of trust, resilience, and sustainable performance. She speaks with the authority of a business leader and the heart of a coach, offering transformative insights that resonate long after the event. Her multicultural and multilingual upbringing enriched her global perspective and deepened her capacity to connect with diverse audiences—whether in the boardroom or on stage. This grounding in strategic thinking and analytical rigor continues to inform her leadership, coaching, and speaking style, all fueled by an unwavering commitment to continuous learning, personal growth, and meaningful impact. Whether she's advising the C-suite, guiding women through reinvention, or inspiring a room of hundreds, Andie Henrich stands for authenticity, growth, and impact without compromise. Connect with Andie!Website - www.andiehenrich.comLinkedIn, Instagram, Facebook

In this episode of the IoT For All Podcast, Gaurav Johri, co-founder and CEO of Doppelio, joins Ryan Chacon to discuss software validation and testing in IoT. The conversation covers the vital role of virtualization, the increasing complexity and distributed nature of connected products, the benefits of combining physical and virtual testing labs, the pitfalls of simulator-based approaches, intelligent automation in DevOps, the ROI of early validation, and future trends in AI, edge computing, and 5G.Gaurav Johri brings a wealth of expertise with over 25 years in steering multinational enterprises through the digital age. He has held global leadership positions at Mindtree, Onmobile, and Infosys. Johri's vision and passion for a future built on connected products shaped Doppelio as a pioneer in IoT testing. He is also a regular speaker at connected world events, such as AutomotiveIQ and IoT Tech Expo.Doppelio is a leading IoT test automation platform that enables enterprises to rapidly test connected products through advanced device virtualization at scale. Their solution creates "Doppels" (data twins) across diverse protocols, eliminating physical device dependency while enabling seamless co-existence of physical and virtual testing labs. They support comprehensive testing from simple sensors to complex industrial equipment, delivering 10x faster testing speeds, 80-90% coverage, and millions in operational savings. Trusted by Fortune 500 companies across connected elevators, medical devices, automotive, and security industries, Doppelio accelerates time-to-market while reducing field failure risks through intelligent automation.Discover more about IoT at https://www.iotforall.comFind IoT solutions: https://marketplace.iotforall.comMore about Doppelio: https://doppelio.comConnect with Gaurav: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gaurav-johri/(00:00) Intro(00:21) Gaurav Johri and Doppelio(00:56) IoT testing and its importance(03:56) Virtualization in IoT testing(06:10) Real-world examples of IoT testing(08:32) Physical vs. virtual testing labs(10:22) Limitations of simulator-based approaches(12:25) How do you enable rapid, scalable validation?(14:12) Role of intelligent automation in DevOps and CI/CD(15:43) The ROI of performing early software validation(17:35) Advice for modernizing IoT testing(19:26) Future of IoT testing with AI, edge, 5G(20:52) Learn more and follow upSubscribe to the Channel: https://bit.ly/2NlcEwmJoin Our Newsletter: https://newsletter.iotforall.comFollow Us on Social: https://linktr.ee/iot4all

Nifty looks set to wrap up the week on a strong note after seven straight sessions of gains, with GIFT Nifty signaling a firm start and global markets buoyed by rising expectations of a US Fed rate cut next week. In today's episode we track all the big movers—Infosys after announcing its biggest-ever Rs 18,000-crore share buyback, SEBI board meet agenda, the August inflation print that may break a nine-month downtrend, and the government's two-day PSU bank ‘Manthan' meet where consolidation and AI adoption are on the agenda. Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues. Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast

Indian markets are eyeing a 7th straight day of gains, with GIFT Nifty hinting at a positive open. Global cues are supportive – Asian markets are largely higher. US markets closed at record highs as Oracle soared 36%, marking its best single-day gain since 1992 adding $244 billion in market cap, on strong cloud growth outlook. Back home, watch out for Eicher Motors, Tata Motors, Torrent Pharma, RVNL and Bajaj Finserv in trade today. Also in our voice of the day segment, Aishvarya Dadheech of Fident Asset Management shares his thoughts on how to approach IT stocks. Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues. Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast

Markets look set for a positive start today, with GIFT Nifty hinting at early gains after a positive close on Monday. Autos continued to steal the spotlight as companies passed on GST rate cuts, while IT stocks dragged on sentiment. Globally, Asian markets are trading higher, tracking Wall Street, with Japan's Nikkei hitting fresh highs after PM Ishiba's resignation. Investors are also bracing for key US inflation data later this week. Back home, Infosys, Voltamp, Godrej Consumer, Strides Pharma, and Brigade Group are among the stocks in the news. And all eyes will be on Apple's big event tonight as the tech giant unveils its latest line-up.  Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

Join host Anil in conversation with Vamshi Muthyapu, Lead Consultant at Infosys, CSR champion, and Joint Secretary at RKSC, as he shares the story behind his purpose-driven journey. From corporate leadership to grassroots impact, Vamshi reflects on the values, turning points, and lessons that shaped his path. A conversation for leaders, changemakers, and anyone building with intention.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we bring you the top stories in startups and tech. Infosys legends Nandan Nilekani, Narayana Murthy, and Salil Parekh brush off AI fears, calling it an opportunity. The government meets gaming firms as Games24x7 begins layoffs after the real-money gaming ban. Big Tech continues to hire aggressively in India despite tariff tensions, and UPI crosses the 20 billion monthly transactions milestone.

The GIFT Nifty signals a strong gap-up start for Dalal Street, coming a day after the Nifty slipped below key support levels in a bruising selloff that saw the index end the August F&O series with a 500-point cut. The overhang of Trump's 50% tariff storm continued to weigh on sentiment, while heavy FII outflows and broad-based sectoral weakness have left the market vulnerable to further downside. All eyes today will be on Reliance Industries' 48th AGM for big-ticket announcements and on the release of India's Q1 GDP print. In stock-specific action, CG Power, Infosys, Hexaware, Muthoot Finance will be buzzing while NSE will exclude 8 stocks from the F&O segment starting today. Tune in for all this and more in today's Market Minutes — your morning podcast bringing you the top stories to kickstart your trading day, from stocks in the news to macro trends and global market cues.

In today's Tech3 from Moneycontrol, we break down the Online Gaming Bill's lightning passage through Lok Sabha and what it means for India's $25 billion real-money gaming sector. We also look at the ripple effects on payment firms, the big boost in performance bonuses at Infosys, and FirstClub's $20 million funding talks with Accel and Paramark.

Andy Roddick is joined by the 2025 Wimbledon Champion, Iga Swiatek! Andy and Ida talk about her dominant run at Wimbledon and how she's never served so well (and looking to keep it up during the hard court season). They also talk about her doping case; where she was when she got the first email, her emotions going through the process, and how she's found a way to come back from the whole situation. Andy and Iga also talk about her coach, her footwork, and so much more! Special thanks to Infosys for sponsoring today's episode: https://www.infosys.com/ Lastly, Jon Wertheim and Producer Mike recap the DC Open winners, Naomi Osaka's announcement that her and Patrick Mouratoglou are splitting ways (and who Wertheim has heard rumors of taking his place), and a few more headlines from the past week.  COMMENT BELOW: What was your favorite moment from the Iga Swiatek interview? Who do you think Naomi Osaka should work with?

US President Trump announced trade deals with the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan, with the latter involving a USD 550bln investment in the US and 15% tariffs for Japanese goods.US stocks closed mixed with underperformance in tech, APAC stocks were mostly higher; Nikkei 225 outperformed.Japanese PM Ishiba is likely to announce resignation as early as this month, according to Yomiuri. Other reports suggest August-end. European equity futures indicate a positive cash market open with Euro Stoxx 50 future up 1.2% after the cash market closed with losses of 1.0% on Tuesday.DXY is flat, havens (CHF, JPY) lag G10 peers, antipodeans lead, EUR/USD remains on a 1.17 handle.Looking ahead, highlights include EU Consumer Confidence, US Existing Home Sales, Supply from UK, Germany & US.Earnings from VAT, Lonza, Equinor, Thales, Tesla, Alphabet, ServiceNow, IBM, Chipotle, GE Vernova, Freeport, AT&T, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lamb Weston, Infosys, Moody's, CME & Hilton.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

US President Trump announced trade deals with the Philippines, Indonesia and Japan, with the latter involving a USD 550bln investment in the US and 15% tariffs for Japanese goods.Japanese PM Ishiba is likely to announce resignation as early as this month, according to Yomiuri – reports which he later pushed back on.European bourses benefit from the US-Japan trade deal; RTY continues to outperform.USD is flat, Antipodeans are the G10 outperformers whilst the EUR lags a touch; JPY choppy on US-Japan trade deal and reports surrounding PM Ishiba.JGBs slump on trade updates, peers elsewhere lower given the risk tone and into supply.Crude complex choppy awaiting fresh catalysts, XAU takes a breather following recent upside.Looking ahead, US Existing Home Sales, Supply from the US. Earnings from Tesla, Alphabet, ServiceNow, IBM, Chipotle, GE Vernova, Freeport, AT&T, Thermo Fisher Scientific, Lamb Weston, Infosys, Moody's, CME & Hilton.Read the full report covering Equities, Forex, Fixed Income, Commodites and more on Newsquawk

Unsere beiden heutigen Gäste sind Gründer, Produktstrategen und leidenschaftliche Technologen, mit einem klaren Ziel: die Kundenkommunikation mit Hilfe von Künstlicher Intelligenz grundlegend neu zu denken. Der eine studierte an der WHU, an der University of Texas und in Shanghai, gründete bereits ein eigenes Start-up im Creator-Tech-Bereich und arbeitete bei Roland Berger, Infosys und Enpal. Was ihn auszeichnet: ein tiefes Verständnis für digitale Geschäftsmodelle und der Wille, komplexe Technologien so zu gestalten, dass sie echten Mehrwert schaffen. Der andere absolvierte seinen Bachelor in Computer Science an der Stanford University und startete dort auch einen Master, den er zur Hälfte abschloss, um sich ganz dem Unternehmertum zu widmen. Nach Stationen bei N26, BCG Digital Ventures, Circ und zuletzt als Software Engineer und Product Manager bei Pitch ist er heute Co-Founder und CTO von telli. Seine Schwerpunkte: künstliche Intelligenz, Human-Computer-Interaction und der Brückenschlag zwischen Technologie und Nutzererlebnis. Mit ihrem gemeinsamen Unternehmen telli entwickeln sie eine KI-gestützte Lösung, die es Unternehmen ermöglicht, ihre gesamte Kundenkommunikation über ein intelligentes System zu führen: automatisiert, empathisch und effizient. Ihr Ziel ist es, das Kundenerlebnis neu zu definieren und Menschen in Unternehmen zu entlasten, indem repetitive Kommunikationsaufgaben künftig von einer digitalen Instanz übernommen werden können. Seit über acht Jahren beschäftigen wir uns in diesem Podcast mit der Frage, wie Arbeit den Menschen stärkt, statt ihn zu schwächen. In fast 500 Gesprächen mit über 600 Menschen haben wir darüber gesprochen, was sich für sie geändert hat und was sich noch ändern muss. Was passiert mit Kundenbeziehungen, wenn Künstliche Intelligenz zum ersten Ansprechpartner wird? Wie gelingt es, technologische Effizienz mit menschlicher Empathie zu verbinden und ist das überhaupt möglich? Und was heißt „New Work“ in einer Zukunft, in der Kommunikation zunehmend automatisiert, aber dennoch bedeutungsvoll bleiben soll? Fest steht: Für die Lösung unserer aktuellen Herausforderungen brauchen wir neue Impulse. Und darum suchen wir weiter nach Methoden, Vorbildern, Erfahrungen, Tools und Ideen, die uns dem Kern von New Work näherbringen. Darüber hinaus beschäftigt uns von Anfang an die Frage, ob wirklich alle Menschen das finden und leben können, was sie im Innersten wirklich, wirklich wollen. Ihr seid bei On the Way to New Work, heute mit Finn zur Mühlen und Seb Hapte-Selassie von telli. [Hier](https://linktr.ee/onthewaytonewwork) findet ihr alle Links zum Podcast und unseren aktuellen Werbepartnern

In this lively episode of the Sleeping Barber Podcast, hosts Marc, Vassilis, and special guest Conor Byrne (That's What I Call Marketing) recap their first two days at the 2025 Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity. Broadcasting from Cannes (though not from a yacht), they reflect on standout sessions, evolving industry trends, and a few jetlag-fueled laughs.Key takeaways include:Karen Nelson-Field & Adam Morgan delivered a memorable session with a multisensory activation that literally smelled like burning money—an impactful metaphor for wasted media spend.In the CMO Series, leaders from Amex, Nestlé, and Infosys emphasized creativity as a business asset, curiosity as a leadership trait, and the importance of having strong (but flexible) opinions.AI's evolving role in creative production was a major theme. From email polish to strategic structure, the hosts discuss how they and others are using AI in real life.Tom Roach's 5 creative principles emphasized platform-native content, imaginative repetition, and AI-driven consistency.The crew raved about focused, single-presenter talks (like the one from YouTube CEO Neal Mohan) over large panels.A new segment, “From the Basement,” highlights standout creative campaigns like Heinz's global storytelling and TELUS' Gamer RX mental health initiative.The hosts also share fun Cannes moments—from bumping into industry legends like Marcus Collins and David Tiltman to butchering French while ordering croissants.This episode is a sharp, entertaining look at Cannes culture, creativity, and community—with a balance of insight and good-natured chaos.Don't miss our behind-the-scenes video from the early days in Cannes — now live on YouTube.Watch here: https://youtu.be/ePbGlArqTd4Also, have a listen to Conor's "That's What I Call Marketing Podcast" - https://open.spotify.com/show/7MXhujDpTzbSRRbyQFgdWp?si=fc21f7da63c74f5a