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The Hindu
16 hours ago
- Business
- The Hindu
1,200 students graduate at CMRIT's 22nd convocation
CMR Institute of Technology (CMRIT) celebrated its 22nd graduation day, conferring degrees on 1,200 engineering graduates from the class of 2024–25 across various disciplines on Saturday. The ceremony honored academic toppers and student achievers in sports and entrepreneurship. Principal Sanjay Jain in his welcome address highlighted institutional milestones over the past year. Tristha Ramamurthy, provost of CMR University, administered the Graduation Oath. Chief guest Prashanth Prakash, founder of Accel India and co-founder of Unboxing BLR Foundation, urged graduates to embrace innovation and entrepreneurship, especially in AI-led sectors such as agriculture, defense, and IT, to contribute to a 'Viksit Bharat' focused on inclusive growth. Guest of honour K.C. Ramamurthy, chairman of the CMR Group and former Rajya Sabha MP, congratulated graduates and emphasised lifelong learning. Entrepreneurial student Devesh shared his startup journey, crediting faculty mentorship, while alumnus Nithin Kushalappa received the Silver Jubilee Alumni Excellence Award 2025 for his acclaimed book Dakshin. Senior members of the CMR Group, including Jayadeep K.R. Reddy, K.C. Jagantha Reddy, B. Narasimha Murthy, and dean Chitra took part in the event.
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
- Business
- Hindustan Times
Ministries brief House panel on AI readiness
Senior officials from the ministries of home affairs, defence, power, and electronics and information technology (MeitY) on Thursday briefed the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Communications and IT, outlining their preparedness around the rapid emergence of artificial intelligence (AI), people aware of the matter said. The three-hour meeting saw ministries detail how they were adopting AI to improve internal functioning. (Representative file photo) While MeitY has made presentations to the committee in the past on India AI Mission and broader developments in the sector, this was one of the first sessions where the home, defence, and power ministries were specifically asked to explain their AI strategies. These included measures being taken by the government to prevent AI-led harms, the people said. 'The committee has been keen to understand how different arms of the government are approaching AI, how it is being used, what safeguards are in place, and what are the plans for the future,' a person, requesting anonymity, said. The three-hour meeting saw ministries detail how they were adopting AI to improve internal functioning while also flagging growing risks such as cybersecurity threats, deepfakes, and the misuse of social media. Officials also responded to questions from committee members about the role of AI in countering cyber fraud and misinformation, especially as deepfakes become harder to detect and more widely used in scams, the people cited above said. The panel has been holding a series of such reviews over the past few months, having invited representatives from the financial sector to present their AI readiness a couple of months ago. According to one official, the committee routinely seeks written responses from stakeholders and uses these meetings to follow up with more detailed inquiries. Apart from AI, Wednesday's meeting also included the review and adoption of draft reports on the government's response to the committee's earlier recommendations regarding the 2024-25 budget allocations for the departments of posts, telecommunications, information and broadcasting, and the MeitY.
Malaysian Reserve
4 days ago
- Business
- Malaysian Reserve
Guidehouse Launches The Tech Guide 2025
Global professional services firm publishes a roadmap for businesses and government agencies seeking to maximize AI and other critical technologies MCLEAN, Va., June 24, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — In an era when disruption is the norm, racing to adopt the latest technology isn't enough—leaders need a plan that's focused on strategy and long-term outcomes. That's a central message conveyed in The Tech Guide, a landmark report published today by Guidehouse, a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. Designed for senior leaders in both business and government, The Tech Guide 2025: A Roadmap for Turning Urgency into Advantage is meant to empower decision-makers to translate emerging tech into real-world impact. From AI and cloud infrastructure to data platforms and cybersecurity, the Guide contains actionable insights for maximizing the potential of these core technologies, not just to boost efficiency—a priority the Guide emphasizes is now table-stakes—but to create value and lock in competitive advantage. 'At a time when the pace of change is only accelerating, the winners won't be the ones chasing the newest tools—they'll be the ones who know how to use them strategically,' said Stuart Brown, Guidehouse Technology Leader. 'The Tech Guide cuts through the chaos and delivers a clear path to smarter, faster decisions.' Unlike traditional forecast-focused tech-trend reports, The Tech Guide 2025 is a detailed practical handbook, grounded in up-to-date, real-world insights from senior Guidehouse technology leaders. It's also sector-specific: The Tech Guide gives readers downloadable AI Acceleration Frameworks—concise checklists for fast, safe AI integration for healthcare, energy providers, financial services, and government agencies. Key takeaways: AI is the starting line, not the end of the race: Real advantage comes from integrating AI solutions with resilient cloud infrastructure, robust platforms, and well-governed data to create an adaptable, ever-evolving tech model that's future-ready and fit for purpose. Speed for speed's sake is a risk: The Guide outlines how leaders can avoid common missteps that sacrifice trust and productivity in the name of fast adoption. Government agencies are poised for a big leap forward: New public-private alliances, growing investment from major tech players, and an iterative approach to AI scaling can empower public-sector entities to move at a commercial pace, safely and responsibly. The future is agentic: The Tech Guide points the way forward for tech leaders seeking to understand and leverage autonomous AI agents, which are on the cusp of fundamentally transforming workflows and operations in multiple industries. 'The Tech Guide is about helping leaders step back, refocus, and ask the bigger question—not 'what's next?' but 'what matters most?'' said Karen Odegaard, Guidehouse's AI Leader. 'It's not just about adopting faster—it's about transforming smarter.' The Tech Guide 2025 is now available for download at About Guidehouse Guidehouse is a global AI-led professional services firm delivering advisory, technology, and managed services to the commercial and government sectors. With an integrated business technology approach, Guidehouse drives efficiency and resilience in the healthcare, financial services, energy, infrastructure, and national security markets. Built to help clients across industries outwit complexity, the firm brings together approximately 18,000 professionals to achieve lasting impact and shape a meaningful future. Media Contact: GuidehouseCecile Fradkin cfradkin@
Yahoo
4 days ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Truist Lifts PT on DigitalBridge Group (DBRG) to $15 From $13
DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is one of the 13 Small Cap Stocks Analysts Are Bullish On. On June 3, Truist raised the firm's price target on DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) to $15 from $13, keeping a Buy rating on the shares. The rating update came as a part of a broader research note on REITs. Aerial view of a city skyline, with many buildings owned by the real estate arm of the company. The firm told investors in the research note that it is updating its model, primarily due to fiscal Q1 results, expense assumptions, and adjusted revenue growth. DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) released fiscal Q1 2025 results consistent with its 2025 objectives, with total revenues of $45 million. It reported free revenue of $90 million, up 24% year-over-year, supported by fundraising for DBP Flagship. Fee-Related Earnings (FRE) for fiscal Q1 2025 reached $35 million, reflecting a 79% year-over-year growth. The company also experienced strategic growth across its portfolio through the $4.5 billion acquisition of Crown Castle Fiber business by DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) portfolio company Zayo. The acquisition is expected to support Zayo in serving the rising AI-led connectivity demand, particularly in key metro markets. DigitalBridge Group, Inc. (NYSE:DBRG) is a global alternative asset manager that invests in digital infrastructure. The company focuses on business operations across the digital ecosystem, including data centers, cell towers, small cells, fiber, and edge infrastructure. Its operations are divided into the following segments: Investment Management, Operating, and Corporate and Other. While we acknowledge the potential of DBRG as an investment, we believe certain AI stocks offer greater upside potential and carry less downside risk. If you're looking for an extremely undervalued AI stock that also stands to benefit significantly from Trump-era tariffs and the onshoring trend, see our free report on the best short-term AI stock. READ NEXT: The Best and Worst Dow Stocks for the Next 12 Months and 10 Unstoppable Stocks That Could Double Your Money. Disclosure: None.
India Today
6 days ago
- Business
- India Today
After admitting he uses ChatGPT, Narayana Murthy says management and technology graduates are same for him
As artificial intelligence continues to reshape the job landscape, confusion around which field is more relevant—technical or management—continues to linger in the minds of young graduates. While some argue that AI is driven by technical skills and therefore holds dominance, others may lean towards the importance of management skills to create a collaborative workspace between humans and AI. However, Infosys co-founder N.R. Narayana Murthy rejects this divide altogether. In his view, both fields are equally important and relevant in navigating the AI-led a recent interview with Moneycontrol, the 78-year-old software industry titan said he sees no meaningful distinction between the two educational streams. He argues that both fields simply approach problems from different angles. 'I do not see any difference between a management graduate and a technology graduate because they attack the problem at different levels,' Murthy said. 'One asks 'what,' while the other focuses on 'how'.'Murthy also expressed his disagreement with the idea that AI is a threat to human jobs in the future. He believes AI is a tool that can significantly boost human productivity. 'It is all about improving productivity. It is all about solving problems that are beyond human effort,' he added. Sharing his own experience with AI he reveals that ever since he started using ChatGPT to prepare lectures, the chatbot has significantly helped him improve his productivity. What once took him up to 30 hours now he is able to finish it in just five. 'I improved my own productivity by as much as five times,' he noted, emphasising how AI can act as an assistive agent, not a Murthy believes that AI will elevate, not eliminate, the role of the human worker. Instead of mass job losses, he anticipates that AI will bring about transformation and more jobs based on evolving skill sets. 'Everybody said when computers came to the banking sector, jobs would go away. But jobs have multiplied by a factor of 40 to 50,' he noted. On the same lines, he suggests that AI will help in making people smarter and work smarter. 'Our programmers and analysts will become smarter and smarter... They will solve bigger problems, more complex problems.'What will change, however, according to Murthy, is the kind of thinking that will be required. He believes future professionals will need to become sharper in defining problems and crafting better, more complex questions. 'The smartness is in asking the right question,' he said. According to him, the true value of human input in jobs will lie not in routine execution, but in strategic thinking and creative problem-solving.
