⁠New Delhi, India, May 19^th, 2025 – GIGABYTE, one of the world’s leading computer hardware brands, has unveiled a series of new AI solutions under the theme “LEADING EDGE” at the GIGABYTE EVENT. The goal is to showcase new possibilities in gaming, content creation, and artificial intelligence. The event also will cover new AI devices, AI software, and AI-powered performance technology. With these innovations, GIGABYTE reinforces its commitment to making AI applications more accessible.

Extending supercomputing to AI edge applications

Coming up first is the AORUS RTX™ 5090 AI BOX, designed to boost laptop performance for gaming, creation, and AI applications. With Thunderbolt 5 and a cutting-edge GPU architecture, it offers up to 3.1x the performance of the previous RTX 4090 GAMING BOX, enabling fast data transfer and versatile use.

The AI TOP ATOM is a compact AI supercomputer based on the NVIDIA GB10 Grace Blackwell Superchip, featuring an integrated CPU-GPU architecture designed for heavy AI workloads. It supports fine-tuning and inference of AI models with up to 70 and 200 billion parameters, scalable via clustering to handle models with up to 405 billion parameters, all while maintaining data privacy and security.

AI Software Transforms Gaming, Creativity, and Productivity experience

To boost the functionality of its AI devices, GIGABYTE has launched a new software suite. AI TOP Utility 4.0 enables machine learning with key features such as image classification, object detection, segmentation, and text recognition—serving various industrial applications. The software supports local inference of models with up to 685 billion parameters. An integrated Model Converter simplifies deployment on edge devices, allowing flexible, scalable use across different hardware setups.

GiMATE, the built-in AI assistant on GIGABYTE’s AI gaming laptops (AORUS MASTER, GIGABYTE AERO, GIGABYTE GAMING series), enhances productivity in various contexts through features like press-and-speak, the GiMATE Creator, and more. Also introduced this year was GiMATE Coder, an intuitive, prompt-based code generation tool that simplifies programming for beginners. It debuted alongside the GIGABYTE GAMING A16 PRO, GAMING A18, and the versatile GIGABYTE AERO X16—a powerful laptop built for performance on the go.

AI Integration in Gaming Monitors

GIGABYTE is also bringing AI innovation to gaming monitors. Features like AI Tactical Features, AI-Optimized Visual, and AI Protection enable faster reactions, clearer images, and intelligent functionality. New models include the M27UP and M27UP ICE with 4K resolution and 160 Hz, switchable to Full-HD at 320 Hz via Tactical Dual Mode. The MO27Q28G features a 280 Hz Meta 3.0 WOLED panel, and the smart M27QS monitor was also revealed. Other variants offer refresh rates from 200 to 500 Hz.

AI-Driven Design for Smart Performance Control

The new AORUS X870 X3D motherboards, including the X870E AORUS MASTER, PRO, and ELITE X3D ICE, are available in classic black and white ICE variants. They feature AI-powered X3D Turbo Mode 2, which can intelligently boost system performance by up to 35% based on workload—without manual overclocking or interruptions. For Intel platforms, Z890 motherboards with Ultra Turbo Mode BIOS deliver performance boosts of up to 38%, improving memory and overall efficiency.

The Z890 AORUS TACHYON ICE combines performance and design, setting a world record in memory speed through AI-assisted overclocking. The STEALTH ICE series—including the X870 AORUS STEALTH ICE, B850 AORUS STEALTH ICE motherboards, AORUS GeForce RTX 5090 STEALTH ICE GPU, and C500 PANORAMIC STEALTH ICE case—offers a reverse-connector layout for cleaner cable management, high compatibility, and a minimalist white aesthetic.

These innovations underscore GIGABYTE’s mission to integrate AI solutions across its entire product range, empowering both consumers and enterprises with new opportunities for productive and creative work in the AI era.

Bengalore, May 19, 2025 – Today, global technology brand, OnePlus, officially announced that the brand is set to launch its first compact flagship, the OnePlus 13s, on June 5^th, 2025. As part of the OnePlus 13 Series, the OnePlus 13s delivers flagship-level performance, meaningful AI advancements, and a sleek new design – all in a compact form for convenient one-handed use. The OnePlus 13s will be available in three colourways, Black Velvet, Pink Satin, and Green Silk, created exclusively for the Indian market.

Flagship Performance in a Compact Form

The OnePlus 13s is built to deliver top-tier performance in a compact design. Powered by the latest Qualcomm® Snapdragon® 8 Elite platform, it handles everything from multitasking and gaming to on-device AI with ease. Whether switching between apps on the go, gaming during a commute, or navigating in Delhi’s 45°C summer heat, the OnePlus 13s stays smooth, fast, and cool.

To manage overheating in such a small form factor, the OnePlus 13s features a cutting-edge 4400mm² Cryo-Velocity Vapor Chamber, one of the largest in its class, and an industry-first cooling layer on the back cover, which helps dissipate heat and keeps the device cool to the touch. This cooling system ensures sustained performance, especially during extended video calls, intense gaming or outdoor use in high temperatures.

Despite its slim size, OnePlus 13s delivers the best battery life ever seen on a compact phone. In a stress test using Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI), one of India’s most demanding mobile games, the OnePlus 13s maintained a stable frame rate for 7 hours—from full charge to empty. During WhatsApp calls, the device delivered an impressive 24 hours of continuous use on a single charge, while Instagram browsing provided 16 hours of seamless scrolling and interaction.

 Simple Design, Smarter Interaction – Exclusive Green Silk for India

The OnePlus 13s introduces a clean and sleek aesthetic with minimal use of lines in the camera design, kicking off a new design paradigm for OnePlus defined by simplicity. At just 8.15mm and 185g, it’s built for one-handed use, with 50:50 balanced weight distribution and a curved 2.5D front and back for a secure, natural grip.

It comes in three colorways – Black Velvet, Pink Satin, and India-exclusive Green Silk – each with its own personality. Inspired by the olive tree, Green Silk symbolizes growth and renewal. It’s a tribute to nature’s resilience and the beauty of new beginnings. It also carries forward OnePlus’ iconic greens, combining legacy with a fresh, nature-inspired twist. The Green and Pink models debut Velvet Glass, a new finish that’s soft and smooth with a more skin-like feel.

The OnePlus 13s also debuts the all-new Plus Key, a user-centric evolution of the Alert Slider, now introduced as a customizable button to make everyday interactions smarter, faster, and more personal. It offers one-press access to Sound, Vibration, and Do Not Disturb, AI tools, and other essential functions.

 Stay Connected Wherever You Are

To overcome the signal challenges of compact phones, the OnePlus 13s introduces an upgraded 360° antenna system with 11 antennas, including 3 high-performance modules for better gaming and streaming and a four-mode ultra-wideband low-frequency antenna to optimize signal reception. A new self-developed signal-balanced mode technology improves signal strength by up to 60%, reduces the impact of obstructions caused by the human body and handholding.

With the addition of a G1 Wi-Fi chipset, the only independently integrated Wi-Fi chipset for smartphones in India, the OnePlus 13s delivers stable, fast Wi-Fi connectivity – especially when watching videos on the Delhi metro or making calls in low-signal buildings, elevators, or packed metro lines. As part of the OnePlus 13 Series, the OnePlus 13s continues to support 5.5G in India, enabling the device to connect to three network cells at once, even across different towers, for the best 5.5G experience and more reliable connections on the go.

New Delhi, India—May 19, 2025—TeamViewer, a global leader in digital workplace solutions, today launches TeamViewer ONE, a unified digital workplace management platform powered by advanced AI features, and designed to help organizations reduce downtime, optimize IT support, and elevate employee experience at scale. The company presented the new platform at the Gartner Digital Workplace Summit in London.

Managing a patchwork of disconnected IT tools has become a significant challenge for organizations, leading to increased complexity, higher costs, and operational inefficiencies. Many IT leaders are now prioritizing vendor consolidation to streamline operations and reduce these burdens. A recent CIO survey found that 95% of IT executives plan to consolidate vendors within the next year, with 80% citing the need to reduce the number of point solutions. This growing shift highlights the demand for unified platforms that simplify IT operations while boosting performance, security, and scalability.

TeamViewer ONE was built to meet exactly this need. It’s the first unified digital workplace platform that brings together real-time device monitoring, intelligent automation, secure remote access, and contextual diagnostics—all in a single, scalable solution. Whether global enterprise or small business, it empowers organizations of all sizes to reduce tool sprawl, streamline operations, and deliver exceptional digital experiences across a distributed workforce, spanning traditional IT endpoints as well as a wide range of connected and operational technology devices.

“The digital workplace is no longer a future vision, it’s the reality of how every business operates today,” said Mark Banfield, Chief Commercial Officer at TeamViewer. “Almost all workplaces are digital nowadays, and companies need to support their employees whether they work in an office, at home, on the shop floor, or out in the field. As the number of tools and technologies has exploded, so has the complexity for IT teams and end-users. With TeamViewer ONE, we’re helping customers cut through that complexity with a unified platform that meets their needs today and evolves with them tomorrow—whether they’re just starting out or managing thousands of endpoints globally.”

TeamViewer ONE brings together remote monitoring and management (RMM), remote connectivity, DEX, and AI-powered features into one comprehensive solution under a single license, making it the only platform to deliver all these capabilities seamlessly for businesses of any size.

• TeamViewer RMM: Proactive device monitoring and management with built-in endpoint security, mobile device management (MDM), and patching, helping IT teams stay ahead of potential issues, reduce disruptions, and ensure device compliance across the workforce.
• TeamViewer Intelligence: AI-driven support tools like CoPilot provide real-time diagnostics and context-aware troubleshooting recommendations, while Session Insights generate automatic, structured reports to help IT teams analyze trends and improve performance.
• TeamViewer Remote Connectivity: Secure, reliable and industry-leading remote access and control, enabling IT teams to provide seamless assistance across distributed workforces and devices, wherever they are.
• TeamViewer DEX: Designed to monitor and improve digital employee experience (DEX), which has been recognized as a leader in the Gartner® Magic Quadrant™. With real-time visibility into endpoint health, performance trends, and user-impacting issues, DEX allows IT to prioritize actions that drive productivity, reduce downtime, and foster long-term employee engagement.

“Companies today can’t afford to fly blind when it comes to employee experience and IT health,” said Mei Dent, Chief Product and Technology Officer at TeamViewer. “With rising pressure to consolidate fragmented tech stacks, strengthen security, and meet evolving compliance standards, TeamViewer ONE brings intelligence, automation, and visibility into a single platform, enabling IT teams to replace siloed tools with a seamless, AI-powered experience. This frees IT teams from repetitive tasks and manual troubleshooting, allowing them to focus on higher-impact initiatives that drive real value for the business.”

This combination of capabilities enables companies to create a more connected, efficient, and productive environment where employees stay engaged and supported with minimal distractions. TeamViewer ONE is available in tailored Business and Enterprise packages with all features delivered through a single agent license to support the evolving demands of today’s hybrid workforces. 

New Delhi, 19th May 2025 – RVAI Global, a new venture in the AI Services space and a next-generation AI services firm, today announced its official launch with a mission to empower global enterprises in becoming AI-led organisations. The company aims to simplify the AI journey for businesses through cutting-edge solutions, deep-tech capabilities, and a customer-first approach.

Founded by Vijay Sivaram, part of the founding team at Quess Corp, and Rohit Himatsingka, formerly with Essar’s Black Box, RVAI Global is poised to address the dynamic technology landscape by delivering practical, scalable, and future-ready AI solutions.

“It is estimated that 92% of enterprises intend to increase their investments in AI. The future of enterprises and their workforce will be shaped by agentic platforms working seamlessly alongside human talent. This synergy will unlock new levels of productivity, efficiency, and decision-making — placing RVAI at the heart of this transformation,” said Vijay Sivaram, Co-founder, RVAI Global.

“Our unique vantage point, built on deep industry experience and advanced tech expertise, will enable clients to unlock value and drive measurable outcomes across their organisations,” added Rohit Himatsingka, Co-founder, RVAI Global.

RVAI Global’s services span across AI Consulting & Advisory, AI-as-a-Service, Agentic AI Solutions, and AI Talent Solutions. The firm will also partner with global enterprises to set up dedicated AI Global Capability Centres (GCCs) and Centres of Excellence (CoEs), helping them accelerate enterprise-wide AI adoption.

As businesses explore AI integration, RVAI believes each implementation must be tailored to context, scale, and organisational goals. Its approach focuses on creating multi-model, customisable frameworks that ensure relevance, sustainability, and cost-efficiency. RVAI’s solutions will be tailored across industries including BFSI, Healthcare, Telecom, and Retail, helping enterprises move from AI ambition to AI at scale.

National, 16 May 2025 — Amazfit, a global smart wearable brand trusted by athletes worldwide for its reliability, today announced the launch of the much-anticipated Amazfit BIP 6 smartwatch in India. Set to hit stores on May 16, 2025, this latest addition represents a significant generational leap in the popular BIP series, known for delivering exceptional value in the affordable smartwatch segment. 

The Amazfit BIP 6 features a stunning 1.97-inch AMOLED display with groundbreaking 2000 nits brightness, making it the only smartwatch in the ₹7,999 segment to offer such exceptional outdoor visibility. This advancement ensures perfect readability even under the harshest Indian sunlight, addressing a common pain point for smartwatch users. 

“The Indian smartwatch market has evolved rapidly, with consumers now demanding premium features without the premium price tag,” said CP Khandelwal, CEO PR Innovations and Brand Custodian, Amazfit India. “The BIP 6 represents our commitment to this vision with its segment-first 2000 nits display at the ₹7,999 price point. This isn’t just an upgrade—it’s a complete reimagining of what’s possible in the entry-level segment, bringing technology previously reserved for high-end devices to everyday users across India.”  

Key Features of the Amazfit BIP 6:

Unmatched Display Visibility

· Industry-leading 1.97-inch AMOLED display with 2000 nits brightness—the only smartwatch in the ₹7,999 segment with this capability

·  Perfect visibility in bright Indian sunlight, ensuring usability in all conditions

Premium Design with Durability

·         Lightweight yet sturdy aluminum alloy frame

·         5 ATM water-resistance for monsoon readiness

·         Available in four stylish colors: Black, Charcoal, Stone, and Red

Advanced Health Monitoring

·         Amazfit‘s BioTracker™ 6.0 PPG biometric sensor with dual-light 5PD technology

·         Comprehensive health metrics including heart rate, SpO2, stress levels, and HRV

·         Detailed sleep analysis with sleep stages and breathing quality

Complete Fitness Ecosystem

·         Over 140 sports modes for India‘s diverse fitness enthusiasts

·         Smart Strength Training with automatic muscle group tracking

·         Offline navigation with round-trip routing for outdoor adventures

Long-Lasting Performance

·         Up to two weeks of battery life on a single charge

·         Perfect for extended use without frequent charging

Smart Connectivity

·         On-wrist call answering and notifications

·         Text message replies with voice-to-text and touch keyboard

·         Zepp Flow™ voice control for hands-free operation

Monthly Performance: April 2025 

Production: The total production of Passenger Vehicles1, Three Wheelers, Two Wheelers, and  Quadricycle in April 2025 was 2,318,882 units 

Domestic Sales:  

• Passenger Vehicles2 sales were 3,48,847 units in April 2025. 
• Three-wheeler sales were 49,441 units in April 2025 
• Two-wheeler sales were 1,458,784 units in April 2025. 

Commenting on April-2025 performance, Mr Rajesh Menon, Director General, SIAM said,  “Passenger Vehicles segment posted its highest ever sales of April in 2025 of 3.49 Lakh units,  with a growth of 3.9% as compared to April 2024. Three-Wheelers de-grew marginally by (-)  0.7% compared to April of previous year, with sales of 0.49 Lakh units. The Two-Wheeler  segment de-grew by (-) 16.7% in April 2025, as compared to April 2024, with sales of 14.59  Lakh units, due to high base effect of April last year, while it is likely to pick up in coming months. Auto industry smoothly transitioned to the new regulatory regime of 2nd stage of On-Board  Diagnostics (OBD) 2 regulation for Two and Three Wheelers from April 2025 onwards, in  addition to rolling out E-20 compliant gasoline vehicles across the country from this month.”

Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers 

Domestic Sales: Monthly 

Category	Domestic Sales (In Nos.)
Segment/Subsegment	April
	2024	2025	% Change
Total Passenger Vehicles2	3,35,629	3,48,847	3.9%
Three Wheelers
Passenger Carrier	39,383	40,167	2.0%
Goods Carrier	8,818	8,135	-7.7%
E-Rickshaw	1,308	830	-36.5%
E-Cart	265	309	16.6%
Total Three Wheelers	49,774	49,441	-0.7%
Two Wheelers
Scooters	5,81,277	5,48,370	-5.7%
Motorcycles	11,28,192	8,71,666	-22.7%
Mopeds	41,924	38,748	-7.6%
Total Two Wheelers	17,51,393	14,58,784	-16.7%
Quadricycle	19	3	-84.2%

 

Mumbai: As the heat intensifies, a significant surge in online searches for cooling solutions indicates a growing public demand for relief. Analysis from Justdial, India’s No.1 local search engine, comparing search activity between March and April of 2024 and the same period in 2025, reveals some striking increases nationwide.

Mumbai is experiencing a substantial spike in interest, with a remarkable 58% increase in overall searches for AC and water cooler services within the metro cities. This demand is even more pronounced in specific categories within Mumbai, with searches for HVAC contractors soaring by 320% and AC wholesalers seeing a massive 301% jump.

Delhi also shows a strong upward trend, with a 117% increase in searches for HVAC contractors and a notable 245% rise in searches for window AC dealers. Furthermore, Delhi leads the way in the portable AC category, witnessing an impressive 445% surge in related searches.

Several non-metro cities are also showing significant increases in demand for cooling solutions. Agra leads with an extraordinary 184% rise in searches, followed by Goa at 69%, and Chandigarh and Vadodara both experiencing a substantial 58% and 54% increase, respectively. Indore also registers a notable 43% growth in searches.

Looking at specific service categories nationwide, beyond the aforementioned HVAC contractors and AC wholesalers, window AC dealers are seeing a healthy 53% increase in searches. The demand for portable AC dealers has also risen by 43%.

While the most dramatic increases are seen in specific regions and categories, there is also a general upward trend across the country. Pan-India searches for AC and water cooler services have increased by 1%, and metro cities overall show a 2% rise. Non-metro cities also reflect this growing need with a 1% increase in related searches. In the water cooler segment, manufacturers are seeing a 15% increase in search interest, and dealers are experiencing a 14% rise.

Interest in AC dealers also reflects a growing demand for cooling solutions across various cities. Overall, searches for AC dealers have increased by 12%, with significant growth observed in Lucknow (103%), Mumbai (99%), Delhi (63%), Chennai (72%), and Bangalore (22%). These figures collectively highlight a widespread and growing need for cooling solutions as the summer season approaches and progresses. As temperatures continue to rise, these search trends highlight the proactive steps consumers are taking to ensure comfort during the warmer months ahead.

May 14th, 2025 – Celonis, a global leader in Process Mining, today at its Celonis:Next event, demonstrated how its Process Intelligence (PI) platform enables companies to maximize the ROI from their enterprise AI deployments—a necessity for success in a future where AI agents work alongside and support humans. Because just as humans need the right information to do their jobs, AI needs to understand the business. With updates to its AgentC suite, the acquisition of Orchestration Engine, and multiple platform advancements, Celonis showed how it provides the intelligence companies need to build effective AI agents, helps them orchestrate end-to-end business processes, and simplifies the deployment of PI and AI across the enterprise.

“AI is great for everyday tasks, like writing emails. But to provide maximum value for business, it needs to do things like telling you which customer deliveries are at risk and take automated action to reroute deliveries and notify logistics partners,” said Alex Rinke, co-CEO and co-founder of Celonis. “Celonis Process Intelligence makes this possible. It provides AI with the process knowledge and business context to make it effective in accomplishing business-critical tasks, like mitigating supply chain disruptions, optimizing inventory, and managing tariffs. That’s why we strongly believe that for enterprise use cases, ‘there’s no AI without PI’.”

PI + AI = Maximum ROI

The Process Intelligence Graph (PI Graph), which sits at the heart of the Celonis platform, brings together process data and business context to create a living digital twin of business operations. Celonis AgentC, a suite of AI agent tools, integrations, and partnerships, feeds the Process Intelligence from the PI Graph to AI agents, whether customers build them in leading AI platforms or leverage prebuilt agents from Celonis and its partners. 

Following the launch of AgentC at Celosphere in October 2024, the company unveiled significant upgrades to AgentC just six months later at Celonis:Next, including an extended Process Intelligence API that makes it easier to securely share PI context, metrics, and recommended actions with AI platforms such as Microsoft Copilot Studio, Amazon Bedrock, or Salesforce Agentforce.

But AI agents are just the latest among many tools that companies are using to automate and streamline tasks. Modern business processes involve an increasingly intricate web of system- and application-level automations, workflow automations, RPA bots, and manual activities that span multiple systems. But companies lack the ability to oversee and control all of these tools.

Celonis Orchestration Engine provides an intelligent orchestration layer that connects and coordinates tasks in a given process across all tools, systems and departments. Leveraging real-time Process Intelligence, companies can observe process workflows live and direct processes toward the outcomes they want to achieve. Orchestration Engine gives a new level of control and agility to companies as they adapt their workflows to an ever-changing world. Celonis has acquired Orchestration Engine from its partner Emporix and fully integrated it with the Celonis platform.

Celonis also announced enhancements to the tools that help customers build AI capabilities on Celonis, including:

• Process Copilots in GA: Celonis Process Copilots are now generally available and can be used in collaboration tools like Slack and Microsoft Teams. Now Celonis’ customers’ employees can interact with their processes in their regular workspaces and get answers fast about what’s working and what blockers need their attention.

• Annotation Builder in GA: The Celonis Annotation Builder, a no-code GenAI tool for recommending decisions, is now generally available. Static dashboards are a thing of the past — now Celonis analytics views show employees AI-generated recommendations for how to address issues and improve processes.

“Celonis’ AI capabilities have fundamentally improved our inventory management and maintenance response,” said Brian Dodson, Business Process Improvement Manager and Celonis Center of Excellence lead at Smurfit Westrock. “Our plant technicians can now ask their Process Copilot to locate and arrange transfers of spare parts from other plants, minimizing disruption and maximizing value by keeping our operations running smoothly.”

Celonis Solution Suites + Partner Apps: Everything enterprises need to leverage PI + AI

To enable faster deployment of PI and AI across every department in the enterprise, thereby accelerating process improvement and reducing time to value, Celonis introduced Celonis Solution Suites—comprehensive packages that combine connectors to critical systems, pre-defined process data and business context, AI-powered capabilities, and pre-built apps. Today, four Solutions Suites have been launched:

• Supply Chain Solution Suite

• Finance Solution Suite

• Front Office Solution Suite

• Sustainability Solution Suite

Celonis Solution Suites are already being used by leading consumer goods companies to deliver the best customer experience, even in the face of today’s supply chain disruption, complexities, and growing cost pressures. Celonis helped one organization quantify how many customer orders were being automatically rejected due to minimum order quantity thresholds. With the right insights, those orders could be bundled and filled instead of being rejected.

Enhancements across the Celonis platform

Celonis has made its Process Intelligence platform faster and easier to use with multiple advancements, including:

• Process Intelligence Graph expansion: Celonis has expanded the PI Graph’s pre-built objects and events catalogue. Long-time Celonis customers can bring their existing data models into the PI Graph faster and simpler. And new version control features make it easier for customers to manage their individual PI Graph.

• New Celonis Process Management API integration: Celonis Process Management unites process mining and modeling, bringing data on how processes should run, and how they actually run, together. With a new direct API integration, companies can now import process models into the Celonis Process Adherence Manager, getting unparalleled detail and accuracy in process adherence assessment—a capability unmatched in the market.

• Microsoft Fabric integration: Celonis Process Intelligence is now available as a workload in Microsoft Fabric. Celonis‘ zero-copy integration with Fabric and the ability to embed Celonis Views into Fabric lets Microsoft users seamlessly embed process intelligence into solutions they’re building.

• Process Mining innovation: A new event log builder lets users create, modify and explore event logs on the fly directly in Celonis Views without having to go back to the data model, write lines of SQL code, or create new sub-processes.

• More intuitive and customizable Studio Views: New scalable View Modules make sure changes made to one View Module are automatically replicated anywhere it’s used. Performing deeper analysis is faster with new process visualizations and enhanced filtering options. And new scheduled reports let users share insights with key stakeholders on a daily, weekly, or monthly basis.

• New PQL Editor: PQL is the language of Process Intelligence. The new PQL Editor is business context aware and continuously in sync with customer Knowledge Models.

“Alongside our partners, we continuously invest in our platform,” said Dan Brown, Chief Product Officer at Celonis. “With AgentC and our Process Intelligence API, we’re helping customers maximize the ROI of their AI deployments. Orchestration Engine enables stronger oversight and control of process workflows. And Solution Suites shorten time to value by making it faster and easier to deploy PI and AI across the enterprise.”

Most of the newly announced capabilities, including Process Copilot and Annotation Builder, are available for deployment immediately. Companies can explore these features and engage with the Celonis community at upcoming events like the Celonis Process Intelligence Days, Celonis: Next Product Forums, and Celosphere in Munich, November 4th-5th.

Kolkata, May 13th, 2025: With drone technology increasingly shaping modern responses to both civilian and strategic challenges, JIS Group took a timely and progressive step by successfully conducting a three-day Drone Training Course at the Dr. Sudhir Chandra Sur Institute of Technology and Sports Complex. Organised by the JIS DRONE ACADEMY, the course drew participation from over 50 students, eager to explore and understand the evolving role of unmanned aerial systems in today’s world.

Under the expert mentorship of Mr. Sobhan Chakraborty (Program Head), Mr. Suvendu Mondal (Centre Manager), and drone specialist Mr. Rakesh, students were trained in both the theoretical framework and hands-on operation of drone technology. From basic flight mechanics and airspace regulations to live aerial navigation, the programme offered a robust foundation. It went beyond basic flight training—providing exposure to emerging applications across sectors like precision agriculture, ecological mapping, security surveillance, and infrastructure monitoring.

In an era marked by heightened national security concerns and climate challenges, drones have emerged as indispensable in strategic surveillance and ecosystem management. The course not only introduced students to the operational dynamics of drones in high-alert zones but also shed light on their use in sustainable agriculture—such as crop health analysis, irrigation planning, and terrain assessment—thus encouraging students to see drones as instruments of both protection and preservation.

Importantly, participants were also introduced to the procedures for obtaining a certified drone pilot license, giving them clarity on the legalities, compliance frameworks, and career avenues now opening up in this rapidly expanding domain.

While the course was academic in design, it was deeply rooted in real-world utility, preparing students for scenarios where such skills could prove vital—not just in commercial or industrial applications, but also in sectors where national interest, food security, and climate resilience converge.

Every participant left the training with a certificate and a renewed awareness of the responsibility and potential that comes with mastering such a powerful technology.

Speaking on the initiative, Sardar Simarpreet Singh, Director, JIS Group, said, “Our aim is to prepare our students not just for the careers of tomorrow, but for the realities of today. Drones have become integral tools in everything from agriculture and disaster response to national defense and internal security. Through JIS DRONE ACADEMY, we are envisioning nurturing young talents who can adapt, innovate, and lead in a world where technology plays a decisive role in safeguarding lives and enabling perseverance.”

INDIA, MAY 13, 2025 – IT leaders are increasingly trusting AI with business-critical tasks from traffic management to cost optimization, according to the industry’s most comprehensive report on application strategy.

F5’s 2025 State of Application Strategy Report, which surveys global IT decision makers1, found that 96% of organizations are now deploying AI models, up from a quarter in 2023.

There is also a growing willingness to elevate AI to the heart of business operations. Almost three-quarters of respondents (72%) said they want to use AI to optimize app performance, whereas 59% support the use of AI for both cost-optimization and to inject security rules, automatically mitigating zero-day vulnerabilities.

Today, half of organizations are using AI gateways to connect applications to AI tools, and another 40% expect to be doing so in the next 12 months. Most are using this technology to protect and manage AI models (62%), provide a central point of control (55%), and to protect their company from sensitive data leaks (55%).

“This year’s SOAS Report shows that IT decision makers are becoming confident about embedding AI into ops,” said Lori MacVittie, F5 Distinguished Engineer. “We are fast moving to a point where AI will be trusted to operate autonomously at the heart of an organization, generating and deploying code that helps to cut costs, boost efficiency, and mitigate security problems. That is what we mean when we talk about AIOps, and it is now becoming a reality.”

Operational Readiness and API Challenges Remain

Despite growing AI confidence, the SOAS Report highlights several enduring challenges. For organizations currently deploying AI models, the number one concern is AI model security.

And, while AI tools are more autonomous than ever, operational readiness gaps still exist. 60% of organizations feel bogged down by manual workflows, and 54% claim skill shortages are barriers to AI development.

Furthermore, almost half (48%) identified the cost of building and operating AI workloads as a problem, up from 42% last year.

A greater proportion of organizations also said that they have not established a scalable data practice (39% vs. 33% in 2024) and that they do not trust AI outputs due to potential bias or hallucinations (34% vs. 27%). However, fewer complained about the quality of their data (48%, down from 56% last year).

APIs were another concern. 58% reported they have become a pain point, and some organizations spend as much as half of their time managing complex configurations involving numerous APIs and languages. Working with vendor APIs (31%), custom scripting (29%), and integrating with ticketing and management systems (23%) were flagged as the most time-consuming automation-related tasks.

“Organizations need to focus on the simplification and standardization of operations, including streamlining APIs, technologies, and tasks,” said MacVittie. “They should also recognize that AI systems are themselves well-suited to handle complexity autonomously by generating and deploying policies or solving workflow issues. Operational simplicity is not just something on which AI is going to rely, but which it will itself help to deliver.”

Hybrid App Deployments Prevail

Allied to soaring AI appetites is a greater reliance on hybrid cloud architectures.

According to the SOAS Report, 94% of organizations are deploying applications across multiple environments, including public clouds, private clouds, on-premises data centers, edge computing, and colocation facilities—to meet varied scalability, cost, and compliance requirements.

Consequently, most decision makers see hybrid environments as critical to their operational flexibility. 91% cited adaptability to fluctuating business needs as the top benefit of adopting multiple clouds, followed by improved app resiliency (68%) and cost efficiencies (59%).

A hybrid approach is also reflected in deployment strategies for AI workloads, with 51% planning to use models across both cloud and on-premises environments for the foreseeable future.

Significantly, 79% of organizations recently repatriated at least one application from the public cloud back to an on-premises or colocation environment, citing cost control, security concerns, and predictability. This marks a dramatic rise from 13% just four years ago, further underscoring the importance of preserving flexibility beyond public cloud reliance.

Still, the hybrid model can prove a headache for some. Inconsistent delivery policies (reported by 53% of respondents) and fragmented security strategies (47%) are all top of mind in this respect.

“While spreading applications across different environments and cloud providers can bring challenges, the benefits of being cloud-agnostic are too great to ignore. It has never been clearer that the hybrid approach to app deployment is here to stay,” said Cindy Borovick, Director of Market and Competitive Intelligence, F5.

APCJ AI Adoption and Challenges – Key Highlights:

• AI Gateways on the Rise: Nearly half of APCJ organizations (49%) are already using AI gateways to connect applications to AI tools, with another 46% planning to do so in the next 12 months.
• Top Use Cases for AI Gateways: Among those leveraging AI gateways, the most common applications include protecting and managing AI models (66%), preventing sensitive data leaks (61%), and observing AI traffic and application demand (61%).
• Data and Trust Challenges: Over half (53%) struggle with immature data quality, and 45% are deterred by the high costs of building and running AI workloads.
• Hybrid Complexity: The hybrid model of AI deployment introduces hurdles, with 79% citing inconsistent security policies, 59% highlighting delivery inconsistencies, and 16% dealing with operational difficulties.

Toward a Programmable, AI-Driven Future

Looking ahead, the SOAS Report suggests that organizations aiming to unlock AI’s full potential should focus on creating programmable IT environments that standardize and automate app delivery and security policies.

By 2026, AI is expected to move from isolated tasks to orchestrating end-to-end processes, marking a shift toward complete automation within IT operations environments. Platforms equipped with natural language interfaces and programmable capabilities will increasingly eliminate the need for traditional management consoles, streamlining IT workflows with unprecedented precision.

“Flexibility and automation are no longer optional—they are critical for navigating complexity and driving transformation at scale,” Borovick emphasized. “Organizations that establish programmable foundations will not only enhance AI’s potential but create IT strategies capable of scaling, adapting, and delivering exceptional customer experiences in the modern age.”