Technology

Yanmar agri-technology Yanmar tractor. Japan’s #Yanmar has signed an Rs.1,600 crore agreement with #Blackstone Equity Investors to increase its stake by 18 per cent in the Punjab-based #International Tractors Ltd, makers of #Sonalika brand of tractors. Post-acquisition, Yanmar’s stake in...

SAAW tested The Defence and Research Development Organization (DRDO) has flight tested its Smart Anti-Airfield Weapon (SAAW), from an Indian Air Force (IAF) aircraft on Dec 24, 2016. SAAW, an indigenously designed and developed 120-kg. class smart weapon, is capable...

Strategic partnership sought   Gurgaon-based #TNRIC is looking for international strategic partners in information technology and financial assistances for its property related businesses which especially serve for non-resident Indians (#NRI). “We are looking for strategic partner in information technology and...

Powered programme The government has embarked on a powered programme to provide 24x7 power across the country by 2019 as it invests in generation capacity. Its special focus is on the #North East by giving approval to the region’s power...

HCL leads in IoT #HCL Technologies (HCL), a leading global IT services provider, continues to be recognized for its end–to–end Internet of Things (IoT) capabilities, global leadership and comprehensive portfolio. #Everest Group named ‘IoT WoRKSTM by HCL’ among leaders for...

Insured by conVRse   #MetLife, Inc. (NYSE: MET) said its Indian joint venture, #PNB MetLife, has launched “conVRse”, a first-of-its-kind on-demand virtual reality (VR) customer service platform. Commenting at the launch event, #Tarun Chugh, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer,...

TRACTM solutions #WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS), has launched WNS TRACTM, the company’s consolidated suite of comprehensive, next-generation technology solutions. #WNS TRACTM leverages WNS’ deep domain expertise, embedded analytics, in-depth process knowledge and technology capabilities to create end-to-end offerings. WNS...

Amagi stake #Emerald Media, the Pan-Asia company backed by leading global investment firm KKR for investing in the media and entertainment sector, has acquired a significant minority stake in #Amagi Media Labs, the leader in targeted TV advertising and cloud-based...

Zycus expand footprint   Mumbai-based Zycus, a profitable and self-funded SaaS based software product maker, has decided to open up its 4th development centre in Bangalore. This move was necessitated to support its aggressive growth plans as well as to...

WNS-Finnair partnership WNS (Holdings) Limited (NYSE: WNS) is expanding its relationship with Finnair to provide additional high-value airline services including risk management, audit and compliance. WNS will set-up a dedicated #Finnair Business Excellence team to work closely with Finnair to...