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Sep

13th

2026

Deutsche Bank | CT_Monitor Company

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Deutsche Bank expects ECB’s next rate move only in 2026, and it’s a hike

Investing India

Mar

31st

2026

United States Department of Defense | B2B Tag

(LEAD) Hegseth says upcoming days will be 'decisive' in Iran war, U.S. not foreclosing any option

(ATTN: UPDATES with more info in 2nd para) By Song Sang-ho WASHINGTON, March 31 (Yonhap) -- U.S. Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth said Tuesday that the upcoming days will be "decisive" in the U.S.-Israeli war against Iran, noting that the United States is not ruling out any option amid speculation about potential "boots on the ground" in the Islamic Republic.

Mar

31st

2026

The Wall Street Journal | B2B Tag

US may exit Iran war leaving Strait of Hormuz closure for others to solve: WSJ

President Trump has informed his inner circle that he is prepared to terminate the US military offensive against Iran, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal (WSJ). This decision comes as the Strait of Hormuz remains largely impassable, potentially leaving Tehran in control of the strategic waterway for the foreseeable future, reported the New York-based broadsheet.

Mar

31st

2026

SITI Networks | Bankruptcy, Default (Finance), B2B Tag

Siti Networks Limited Defaults on Loan Payments to Banks

Siti Networks Limited has defaulted on loan payments to banks, with a total outstanding amount of INR 1,206.03 crore as of February 28, 2026. The default includes loans from ARCIL, IDBI Bank, RBL, Axis Bank, ABFL, Induslnd Bank, Vani Agencies Pvt. Ltd., and ICNCL. The company has been undergoing a Corporate Insolvency Resolution Process (CIRP) since February 22, 2023, and has received a stay on the CIRP from the Hon'ble NCLAT. The financial creditors have been directed to remit the amount back to the corporate debtor along with accrued interest.

Bombay Stock Exchange

Mar

31st

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Partnerships and Alliances, Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia invests US$2 bil in Marvell, announces partnership

(March 31): Nvidia Corp said it has invested US$2 billion (RM8.04 billion) in Marvell Technology Inc as part of an agreement to collaborate on silicon photonics technology, an effort to make artificial intelligence (AI) services more affordable amid historic investments in the new technology.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

31st

2026

Marvell Technology | Partnerships and Alliances, Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence

Nvidia invests US$2 bil in Marvell, announces partnership

(March 31): Nvidia Corp said it has invested US$2 billion (RM8.04 billion) in Marvell Technology Inc as part of an agreement to collaborate on silicon photonics technology, an effort to make artificial intelligence (AI) services more affordable amid historic investments in the new technology.

The Edge Malaysia

Mar

31st

2026

Cyber Onslaught: Romania Faces Daily Threats

Romanian state institutions are currently enduring a staggering 10,000 daily cyberattacks, as stated by Defence Minister Radu Miruta on Tuesday. Although specific details about targeted entities or suspected culprits remain undisclosed, this revelation marks the most transparent insight offered by Romanian officials about the ongoing cybersecurity challenges faced by the EU and NATO member nation.

Mar

31st

2026

NASA | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Nasa begins countdown for first crewed Moon mission in over 50 years

CAPE CANAVERAL, March 31 — Nasa began its two-day countdown yesterday ahead of what is slated to be its first crewed moonshot in more than half a century, a long-anticipated loop around Earth’s satellite that is to pave the way for future exploration.

Mar

31st

2026

Reuters | B2B Tag

At least 25 sanctioned Russian ships pass through UK waters after boarding threat

LONDON, March 31 - More than two dozen ships sanctioned for being part of Russia's so-called shadow fleet have passed through UK waters since Prime Minister Keir Starmer last week authorised the military to detain vessels used by Moscow to export oil.

The Straits Times

Mar

31st

2026

Twilio | Emerging Tech

Appdome vs. Promon SHIELD Comparison

Related Products Resco Mobile App Development Toolkit A no-code platform designed for creating mobile business applications tailored to Microsoft Dynamics 365, Power Platform, Business Central, and Salesforce. This toolkit empowers you to build white-labeled, scalable apps optimized for industries such as utilities, energy, construction, and field service.

Mar

31st

2026

BlueKai | Cost Cutting, Corporate Restructuring, Emerging Tech, Layoffs, B2B Tag

Oracle lays off software engineers from cloud computing business in India and Mexico

Oracle has begun laying off employees globally, as reported by Business Insider and multiple social media posts indicating that teams in India have also been impacted. The full scale of the cuts remains unclear, but several employees took to LinkedIn on Tuesday to share that they had lost their jobs.

Financial Express

Mar

31st

2026

Moat | Cost Cutting, Corporate Restructuring, Emerging Tech, Layoffs, B2B Tag

Oracle lays off software engineers from cloud computing business in India and Mexico

Oracle has begun laying off employees globally, as reported by Business Insider and multiple social media posts indicating that teams in India have also been impacted. The full scale of the cuts remains unclear, but several employees took to LinkedIn on Tuesday to share that they had lost their jobs.

Financial Express

Mar

31st

2026

Northrop Grumman | Procurement and Sales, B2B Tag

Decoding Economics of Militarisation and Arms Trade

The military-industrial complex (MIC), located in different parts of the world, functions as a sophisticated business strategic network where corporate profit and national security strategy are closely interlinked, a reality documented by the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) from time to time.

Mar

31st

2026

Criteo | New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

Criteo expands GO platform with self-service access for SMB advertisers

Digital advertising platform Criteo has expanded its GO platform to offer full self-service access to small and mid-sized businesses and growth-stage commerce brands, allowing advertisers to set up and launch campaigns independently. The company said campaigns can now go live “in as few as five clicks,” lowering entry barriers and widening access to its AI-led performance tools.

Mar

31st

2026

Mellanox Technologies | Emerging Tech

Nvidia DLSS 4.5 is now live, and it brings 6x frame generation to RTX 50 series GPUs

Nvidia has rolled out a new NVIDIA app beta update that unlocks the full DLSS 4.5 feature set, headlined by Dynamic Multi Frame Generation and a new 6X multiplier mode for GeForce RTX 50 Series GPU owners.

The Times of India

Mar

31st

2026

UPSC Key: Caste Census, Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code and Maoism in India

Why carbon footprints is relevant to the UPSC exam? What is the significance of topics such as the Independent news creators, denotified tribes, and Parliamentary Committee report on AI on both the preliminary and main exams? You can learn more by reading the Indian Express UPSC Key for March 31, 2026.

The Indian Express

Mar

31st

2026

Washington vs NATO: Poland, France and Italy push back on US war demands

A growing rift is emerging within NATO as key European allies push back against US military requests tied to escalating tensions in the Middle East, signaling a shift in alliance dynamics and strategic priorities. Italy has become the latest flashpoint.

Mar

31st

2026

Zimperium | B2B Tag

The CIO's Guide to Mobile Threat Defense: Conditional Entitlement for Robust Security and Productivity

The CIO's Guide to Mobile Threat Defense outlines the challenges of mobile device security and introduces the concept of conditional entitlement, a framework for balancing productivity and security. The guide explains how conditional entitlement works, its benefits, and the characteristics required for successful implementation. It also provides best practices for implementing conditional entitlement, including establishing preliminary groups, assessing mobile operating systems and application risks, and performing ongoing, real-time conditional entitlement.

Mar

31st

2026

Thales | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Digital Trust Index 2026: AI Skepticism and Identity Access Friction Are Costing Revenue

Business Wire India 93% of IT leaders are deploying GenAI, but only 23% of consumers trust companies that use AI to handle their data. Friction at sign-up, login, and onboarding is causing customer abandonment and revenue loss, with 68% of consumers switching due to website issues.

Mar

31st

2026

BlueKai | Emerging Tech

Customer Meet Up: NetSuite AI In Action

Oracle is committed to promoting a corporate culture that is centered on integrity, accountability and ethical business conduct. By accepting the complimentary event invitation, you represent that your acceptance of the event invitation and associated gifts and/or benefits to you are: (1) permissible under your employer’s internal policies; (2) permissible under the laws of your home country and any other law relevant to your employer; and (3) known to and approved by your employer’s management.

Mar

31st

2026

Moat | Emerging Tech

Customer Meet Up: NetSuite AI In Action

Oracle is committed to promoting a corporate culture that is centered on integrity, accountability and ethical business conduct. By accepting the complimentary event invitation, you represent that your acceptance of the event invitation and associated gifts and/or benefits to you are: (1) permissible under your employer’s internal policies; (2) permissible under the laws of your home country and any other law relevant to your employer; and (3) known to and approved by your employer’s management.

Mar

31st

2026

Huawei Enterprise | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

Reuters Published On Mar 31, 2026 at 06:00 PM IST By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING: China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2 growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer devices reported modest growth, while its cloud computing operation saw a revenue decline.

The Economic Times

Mar

31st

2026

Huawei | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Huawei posts 2.2% growth in annual revenue

Reuters Published On Mar 31, 2026 at 06:00 PM IST By Che Pan and Laurie Chen BEIJING: China's Huawei Technologies reported on Tuesday 2.2 growth in 2025 revenue, as its core businesses of infrastructure network and consumer devices reported modest growth, while its cloud computing operation saw a revenue decline.

The Economic Times

Mar

31st

2026

Tech Mahindra | New Offerings, Artificial Intelligence

Healthcare, education drive early demand for India's sovereign AI push

Strong early demand from healthcare and educational institutions is emerging as a key signal for India's push to develop sovereign AI models . Companies working under the India AI Mission have reported interest from both domestic and overseas institutions seeking country-specific solutions, according to The Hindu Businessline .

The Economic Times

Mar

31st

2026

Boston Symphony Orchestra | B2B Tag

Boston Symphony Orchestra: Musicians Condemn Andris Nelsons’ Firing

The sound of standing ovations is echoing through Symphony Hall in Boston, a defiant response to a decision that stunned the classical music world. On March 6, the Boston Symphony Orchestra’s leadership informed musicians, via email as they were leaving the stage, that the contract of Music Director Andris Nelsons would not be renewed.

Mar

31st

2026

NXP Semiconductors | Procurement and Sales, Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

One-million semiconductor talent gap: Mapping the way forward

Amid the surge of Artificial Intelligence, the semiconductor industry — the foundation of all modern technological systems — is entering an unprecedented phase of growth. According to McKinsey & Company, the global semiconductor market could reach a value of 1 trillion USD by 2030.

Mar

31st

2026

FPT Telecom | Procurement and Sales, Capital Investment, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

One-million semiconductor talent gap: Mapping the way forward

Amid the surge of Artificial Intelligence, the semiconductor industry — the foundation of all modern technological systems — is entering an unprecedented phase of growth. According to McKinsey & Company, the global semiconductor market could reach a value of 1 trillion USD by 2030.

Mar

31st

2026

VEON | Partnerships and Alliances, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

BISP, VEON & Jazz explore AI-driven digital inclusion for women

ISLAMABAD, Mar 31 (APP):In a significant move to strengthen digital inclusion and financial empowerment of women, Chairperson Benazir Income Support Programme (BISP), Senator Rubina Khalid, on Tuesday held a high-level meeting with VEON Group CEO Kan Terzioglu and Jazz leadership to expand collaboration on innovative, technology-driven initiatives.

Associated Press of Pakistan

Mar

31st

2026

Birlasoft | Management Changes, B2B Tag

Arun Rao Appointed as Chief Human Resources Officer at Birlasoft

Noida, Uttar Pradesh, India, March 2026 – Birlasoft has announced that Arun Rao will assume the role of Chief Human Resources Officer (CHRO) , effective April 1, 2026. In this role, he will lead the company’s global HR strategy, focusing on talent development, organizational transformation, and building a high-performance culture to support the organization’s continued growth and innovation.

Mar

31st

2026

Reuters | B2B Tag

Russian oil tanker enters anchorage of Cuba's Matanzas port, ship data says

(Refiles to fix formatting issue ⁠in text) MATANZAS, Cuba, March 31 (Reuters) - A Russia-flagged tanker ⁠carrying some 700,000 barrels of Russian oil arrived in the anchorage ‌area of the Cuban port of Matanzas at daybreak Tuesday, according to a Reuters witness and ship tracking data, preparing for the first significant delivery of crude oil since the Trump administration moved to cut off the island's ⁠fuel supply.

The Star Malaysia

Mar

31st

2026

Stellantis | B2B Tag

Stellantis tests all-electric Opel Corsa GSE at Nurburgring, Germany ahead of production

Mar 31, 2026 Stellantis Opel EV Vehicles & OEMs New products & technologies On March 30, Stellantis announced that the new Opel Corsa GSE, a fully electric hatchback, had been recently tested at the Nürburgring, Germany.

Mar

31st

2026

McDonald's | Management Changes, Corporate Restructuring, B2B Tag

McDonald’s announces major leadership shake-up to bolster U.S. operations

McDonald’s Corporation has announced a strategic realignment of its senior leadership team, appointing three veterans to pivotal roles aimed at scaling the brand’s "Modernizing McDonald’s" agenda. The updates, communicated by top executives Joe Erlinger, Ian Borden, and Jill McDonald, focus on integrated execution, global franchising, and enterprise-wide digital transformation.

Mar

31st

2026

Huawei Enterprise | Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.Huawei's revenue came in at 880.9 billion yuan ($126 billion) in 2025, up 2.2% from the previous year's 862 billion yuan, the company said.

The Economic Times

Mar

31st

2026

Huawei | Financial Results, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Huawei reports slowing revenue growth in 2025

Chinese tech giant Huawei's revenue growth slowed last year, its annual report showed Tuesday, as sales of the company's consumer devices plateaued against a backdrop of sluggish domestic consumption.Huawei's revenue came in at 880.9 billion yuan ($126 billion) in 2025, up 2.2% from the previous year's 862 billion yuan, the company said.

The Economic Times

Mar

31st

2026

European Parliament | B2B Tag

China seeks better EU ties as lawmakers return after eight years

(March 31): China welcomed the first visit by European lawmakers in eight years, as Beijing seeks to stabilise relations following the lifting of retaliatory sanctions last year. A European parliamentary delegation began their trip on Tuesday, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokeswoman Mao Ning said at a regular briefing.

The Edge Singapore

Mar

31st

2026

Cricket Australia | B2B Tag

Aussie coach McDonald backs out-of-form all-rounder Cameron Green

Australian head coach Andrew McDonald has backed all-rounder Cameron Green as a long-term option for the Aussies and opened up about the expectations fans have from all-rounders. Add Asianet Newsable as a Preferred Source It has been a rough few months to be Cameron Green.

Asianet Newsable

Mar

31st

2026

TCL Communication | Partnerships and Alliances, B2B Tag

Sony and TCL sign definitive agreements to form global home entertainment joint venture

Sony Corporation and TCL Electronics Holdings Limited have signed definitive agreements to establish a strategic partnership in the home entertainment segment. The agreement follows a memorandum of understanding announced on January 20, 2026, and involves transferring Sony’s home entertainment operations into a newly formed joint venture that will operate globally.

Mar

31st

2026

Gigya | Awards and Recognitions, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Highbar Technocrat Wins Customer Transformation Award at SAP Partners Kick-Off Meet 2026

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Business Standard

Mar

31st

2026

BlueKai | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access

Oracle NetSuite has added new artificial intelligence features to its AI Connector Service, enabling customers to connect external AI assistants to NetSuite data and workflows. The updates include AI Connector Service Companion, support for the NetSuite Model Context Protocol Apps extension, and broader support for NetSuite Analytics Warehouse.

IT Brief New Zealand

Mar

31st

2026

Moat | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

Oracle NetSuite adds AI tools for safer data access

Oracle NetSuite has added new artificial intelligence features to its AI Connector Service, enabling customers to connect external AI assistants to NetSuite data and workflows. The updates include AI Connector Service Companion, support for the NetSuite Model Context Protocol Apps extension, and broader support for NetSuite Analytics Warehouse.

IT Brief New Zealand

Mar

31st

2026

Datorama | Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Harish Venkatachalam Appointed as Regional Vice President – Sales at Salesforce

Salesforce has announced the appointment of Harish Venkatachalam as Regional Vice President – Sales , reinforcing its leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in the AI-driven CRM and enterprise technology landscape.■

Mar

31st

2026

Vlocity | Management Changes, Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Harish Venkatachalam Appointed as Regional Vice President – Sales at Salesforce

Bengaluru, Karnataka, India, March 2026 – Salesforce has announced the appointment of Harish Venkatachalam as Regional Vice President – Sales , reinforcing its leadership team as it continues to expand its presence in the AI-driven CRM and enterprise technology landscape.

Mar

31st

2026

BlueKai | Corporate Restructuring, Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, B2B Tag

Oracle Layoffs: Thousands Impacted as Company Cuts Jobs to Fund AI Expansion

Tech giant Oracle has begun a sweeping round of layoffs across its global workforce, with employees in the U.S., India, and other regions receiving unexpected termination emails as early as 6 AM. The emails, sent from “Oracle Leadership,” informed workers that their roles had been eliminated effective immediately.

The Plunge Daily

Mar

31st

2026

Moat | Corporate Restructuring, Capital Investment, Artificial Intelligence, Layoffs, B2B Tag

Oracle Layoffs: Thousands Impacted as Company Cuts Jobs to Fund AI Expansion

Tech giant Oracle has begun a sweeping round of layoffs across its global workforce, with employees in the U.S., India, and other regions receiving unexpected termination emails as early as 6 AM. The emails, sent from “Oracle Leadership,” informed workers that their roles had been eliminated effective immediately.

The Plunge Daily

Mar

31st

2026

After 50 years, 4 humans are going to the Moon

By Mudit Dube Mar 31, 2026 05:12 pm What's the story The crew of NASA's Artemis II mission, the first manned lunar orbit in over half a century, is gearing up for their historic journey. The team includes three American astronauts - Commander Reid Wiseman, Victor Glover and Christina Koch - and Jeremy Hansen from the Canadian Space Agency.

Mar

31st

2026

TikTok | Emerging Tech, B2B Tag

Australia investigates social media ban violations by tech firms

This investigation has raised concerns over weak enforcement as many children reportedly continue using restricted platforms despite new regulations. Canberra: The social media ban in Australia has prompted a major investigation into leading technology companies, including Meta, TikTok and Google, over claims they have failed to properly enforce age restrictions.

Mar

31st

2026

European Parliament | B2B Tag

European Parliament will ‘carefully scrutinise’ India-EU FTA, says chair of key panel

The European Parliament will scrutinise the India-European Union (EU) free trade agreement as part of the process of approving the pact to ensure it is fair and balanced, though no major obstacles are expected as agriculture has largely been kept out of the deal, the chair of the European Parliament’s delegation for relations with India said on Tuesday.

Hindustan Times

Mar

31st

2026

Gartner | Artificial Intelligence, B2B Tag

AI-Driven Increase in Technology Spend Will Not Be Offset By an Equivalent Reduction in Talent

By 2028, over 50% of customer service organizations will double their technology spend, without an equivalent reduction in talent, according to Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. Despite mounting pressure to use AI to cut labor costs, organizations cannot rely on automation alone to replace the customer service workforce.

Technology For You

Mar

31st

2026

Adobe Marketo | Management Changes, Emerging Tech

Manoj Kohli Joins International Advisory Board of Adobe

New Delhi, Delhi, India, March 2026 – Adobe has announced the appointment of Manoj Kohli to its International Advisory Board , bringing on board a seasoned global business leader with decades of experience across telecom, technology, and large-scale business transformation.

Mar

31st

2026

Universal Music Group (UMG)

EXPLAINED: Why Taylor Swift is facing a lawsuit over ‘The Life of a Showgirl’ album title

Taylor Swift is facing a legal dispute over the title of her reported album The Life of a Showgirl. A trademark claim has sparked questions about ownership and intellectual property. Here’s a breakdown of why the pop star is being sued.