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.”

HYDERABAD, 13th May, 2025: Sonata Software , a leader in Modernization Engineering, announced the opening of its new facility in Hyderabad. The facility was formally opened by the Honorable Chief Minister of Telangana, Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy.

Spread across 200,000 square feet in the Vamsiram Suvarna Durga Tech Park in Hyderabad’s Financial District, the new center is designed to fuel innovation, scale global delivery, and nurture next-generation digital talent.

This strategic expansion reinforces Sonata Software’s deep commitment to delivering future-ready technology solutions and strengthening its global delivery footprint. Over the next three to five years, the facility is expected to generate more than 5,000 high-value technology jobs and serve as a key hub for digital engineering, co-innovation, and advanced technology development.

Speaking at the event, Honorable Chief Minister, Shri Anumula Revanth Reddy said, “Sonata “Sonata Software’s new Hyderabad facility is a testament to the partnership between visionary enterprises and progressive governance. Telangana remains steadfast in fostering a business-friendly ecosystem for technology companies. We are proud to see global firms like Sonata expanding from here and contributing to Hyderabad’s position as a premier global tech hub.”

Samir Dhir, Managing Director and CEO of Sonata Software, noted, “This new center marks a major step forward in our growth journey. Hyderabad’s strong ecosystem and global reputation for innovation make it the perfect location for building AI-led digital solutions at scale. The facility will enable us to attract top-tier talent, drive deeper client collaboration, and accelerate delivery of value-driven outcomes for our clients.”

Equipped with modern collaboration zones, innovation labs, and green infrastructure, the facility reflects Sonata’s commitment to responsible growth, sustainability, and engineering excellence. Its flexible design supports agile operations, secure service delivery, and rapid scaling of digital capabilities.

Srini Veeravelli, CEO of Quant Systems Inc, a Sonata Software company, added, “This facility will be instrumental in delivering AI, machine learning, and cloud modernization solutions to global clients. It not only enhances our delivery capabilities but also enables scalable GCC models and fosters a culture of continuous innovation across the enterprise.”

With a strong global presence—including key regions in North America, the UK, Europe, APAC, and ANZ—and a robust partner ecosystem, Sonata Software continues to be a trusted transformation partner for global enterprises. The Hyderabad facility marks a new chapter in Sonata’s mission to engineer purposeful digital excellence at scale.

SRI CITY, Andhra Pradesh, May 8, 2025 – LG Electronics India Ltd. (LGEIL) announced the commencement of construction of its new manufacturing facility in Sri City, Andhra Pradesh today at a ceremony graced by the presence of Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh. The new plant is expected to commence operations by the end of 2026.

Strategically located in Sri City’s industrial area, the new manufacturing facility will enhance LGEIL’s production capacity and also enable local employment in the region.  The new facility will be LG Electronics’ third plant in India. The other two plants are located in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh and Pune, Maharashtra. This investment underscores India’s potential as a critical hub within LG Electronics’ global supply chain.

The government of Andhra Pradesh has provided 247 acres of land at Sri City to LGEIL for the new plant that is expected to generate around 1495 direct jobs. LGEIL’s investment in this facility will be to the tune of US$600 million (INR 5001 crores) over a period of four years and brings with it the potential to bring ancillaries to the region, thereby creating an ecosystem for white goods manufacturing in the State of Andhra Pradesh.

The new plant at Sri City is expected to localize production further and meet the growing demand for LG products throughout India. It will also strengthen LGEIL’s supply chain in South India, while helping expedite access to LG products for consumers in the region. The facility will manufacture a diverse range of products, including AC compressors, refrigerators, washing machines and air conditioners.

In addition to the presence of Shri Nara Lokesh, the ceremony was attended by other senior government functionaries along with senior LG Electronics executives from South Korea, including Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company; James Lee, president of the LG Eco Solution Company and Hong Ju Jeon, managing director of LGEIL. Other government officials and senior LGEIL leadership were also present at the ceremony.

Sharing his best wishes from Amaravati, the new capital of Andhra Pradesh, Shri N Chandrababu Naidu, Hon’ble Chief Minister of Andhra Pradesh said, “We wholeheartedly welcome LG Electronics to Sri City, Andhra Pradesh. The announcement of LG Electronics’ new manufacturing plant in Andhra Pradesh is a testament to Andhra Pradesh’s progressive policies with regards to being industry friendly, ease-of-doing-business, fostering innovation and being home to world-class manufacturing hubs. A well-developed industrial ecosystem, great connectivity and pro-business environment makes Sri City the best location for the new plant.”

Shri Nara Lokesh, Hon’ble Minister for Information Technology, Electronics and Communications, Real Time Governance and Human Resources Development, Government of Andhra Pradesh said, “We are delighted that LG Electronics has chosen Sri City for its third manufacturing facility in India. This is a testament of LG Electronics’ commitment to India and I am confident that this expansion into Andhra Pradesh will address the potential growth in demand for LG products across India.”

“We are taking yet another important first step toward enhancing our partnership with India and contributing to its economic growth. The construction of our third manufacturing plant will complement our existing production facilities in Noida and Pune and marks a new milestone in our journey in India,” said Lyu Jae-cheol, president of the LG Home Appliance Solution Company. “This brand-new facility will create more jobs and increase local production,” he further added.

 

IIT Roorkee, India – May 7, 2025: The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee), one of India’s premier technical institutions, organized a one-day national workshop on “Natural Hazards in the Himalaya” through its Department of Earth Sciences, in collaboration with the Himalayan Society of Geoscientists. The workshop brought together leading geoscientists, industry leaders, policymakers, and academicians to deliberate on the urgent need for integrated solutions to manage and mitigate the region’s growing geohazard threats.

The Department of Earth Sciences at IIT Roorkee has long been a center of excellence in research related to Earth systems and natural hazards. With its multidisciplinary approach, the department is dedicated to addressing the complex challenges posed by the geology and geomorphology of the Himalayan region. The department’s research spans various fields, including earthquake engineering, geohazards, climate change, environmental geology, and sustainable infrastructure design. Through its world-class facilities and expertise, the Department of Earth Sciences plays a pivotal role in advancing both basic and applied research to inform disaster mitigation strategies in high-risk areas such as the Himalayas.

The Himalayan region, vulnerable to earthquakes, landslides, glacial lake outburst floods (GLOFs), and extreme climatic events, demands immediate attention. The sessions of the workshop focused on integrated geotechnical solutions, the development of early warning systems, and data-driven approaches for disaster resilience. With rapid infrastructure development, deforestation, and changing climatic conditions, the region faces severe risks that require a multi-disciplinary approach involving geologists, engineers, planners, and disaster management professionals.

The workshop was inaugurated by the chief guest, Prof. T. N. Singh, Director of IIT Patna, who emphasized the pivotal role of geosciences in national development and disaster resilience. He was joined by Prof. Sandeep Singh (Head, Department of Earth Sciences, IIT Roorkee), Shri B. D. Patni (Vice President, HSG), Prof. K. K. Pandey (Joint Secretary, HSG), and Prof. S. P. Pradhan (Organising Secretary). The speakers collectively highlighted the importance of collaborative research, policy-level engagement, and technology integration in safeguarding the Himalayan region.

In his inaugural address, Prof. T. N. Singh emphasized the convergence of science and engineering in addressing Himalayan geohazards, stating, “We are now at a stage where isolated research is not enough. What we need is a collaborative platform for knowledge sharing and rapid implementation.”

Prof. K. K. Pant, Director, IIT Roorkee, in a message shared for the occasion, stated, “As a national leader in engineering research and education, IIT Roorkee is committed to applying scientific knowledge to societal challenges. This workshop reflects our continued efforts to build resilience in hazard-prone regions through advanced research, innovation, and stakeholder collaboration.”

The workshop featured a series of expert talks that provided comprehensive insights into critical geo-hazards affecting the Himalayan region, combining theoretical frameworks with practical field experience and cutting-edge technologies. Prof. T. N. Singh emphasized the growing threat of rockfall hazards and underscored the necessity of developing predictive models to safeguard lives and infrastructure. Shri B. D. Patni highlighted the complexities of Glacial Lake Outburst Floods (GLOFs) and Landslide Lake Outburst Floods (LLOFs), advocating for robust early detection systems and enhanced community preparedness. Prof. Mahendra Singh delved into the mechanics of rock slopes, focusing on joint systems and failure criteria essential for slope stability assessment. Prof. Sandeep Singh provided a detailed geological perspective, illustrating how the intricate stratigraphy of the Himalayas contributes to localized hazard risks. Prof. N. K. Samdhiya stressed the importance of integrating geotechnical and geospatial data to inform safer road construction and effective landslide mitigation strategies. Prof. Anand Joshi examined seismic risks in the region, noting the advancements in seismic investigation technologies, while Dr. Manoj Verman addressed the complexities of tunnelling in fractured, high-relief Himalayan terrains. Collectively, these expert sessions enriched the discourse on disaster resilience by presenting actionable insights grounded in scientific rigor and real-world relevance.

A panel discussion later in the day focused on fostering an interdisciplinary approach to disaster management in the Himalayas. Experts discussed the role of satellite monitoring, community preparedness, and the integration of artificial intelligence in hazard prediction. The panelists called for greater collaboration between academia, government bodies, and the private sector to enhance disaster response capabilities and improve infrastructure resilience in the region.

The event concluded with industry presentations that underscored the real-world application of scientific research to infrastructure projects in high-risk zones. Topics included slope stabilization, tunnel construction in fragile terrains, and the role of data analytics in hazard zoning.

This workshop was a testament to IIT Roorkee’s role as a national leader in advancing disaster resilience strategies for the Himalayan region. It underscored the importance of cross-sector collaboration and the integration of scientific research into practical, sustainable solutions for disaster management.

The event concluded with a collective commitment to intensify research efforts, enhance early warning systems, and promote sustainable development that respects the ecological fragility of the Himalayas, ensuring long-term resilience for the region’s communities.

 

⁠May 7^th, 2025 – GIGABYTE Technology, one of the top global manufacturers of motherboards, graphics cards, and hardware solutions, is proud to announce that its cutting-edge motherboard lineup has been honored with the coveted 2025 IF Design Awards. This recognition celebrates GIGABYTE‘s commitment to exceptional design, functionality, and innovation in the competitive computing hardware landscape.

The award-winning motherboard series exemplifies GIGABYTE‘s dedication to creating products that seamlessly blend technological innovation with thoughtful design principles. Each board showcases GIGABYTE‘s meticulous attention to both performance and aesthetics.

The winning motherboard includes:

• B650E AORUS STEALTH ICE delivers the world’s first pure white reverse connector motherboard, enabling a virtually cable-free desktop with faster assembly, improved airflow, and enhanced performance in an uncluttered, spacious design.
• The Z890 AERO G, engineered specifically for content creators, delivers superior performance for demanding tasks including 3D rendering and video editing.
• The TRX50 AI TOP workstation motherboard features an innovative design optimized for unparalleled performance and scalability, meeting the rigorous demands of AI training and high-performance computing applications.
• The revolutionary Z890 AI TOP motherboard enables AI fine-tuning capabilities directly at your desk, exceling in scalability, next-generation connectivity, and innovative DIY-friendly designs.

This recognition reinforces GIGABYTE‘s position as an industry leader committed to pushing boundaries in both technological advancement and design sophistication. GIGABYTE continues its dedication to developing motherboards that not only meet but exceed the evolving demands of modern computing environments.

Bengaluru, India – May 3, 2025 – Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced exciting deals on the Galaxy S24 series as part of a limited-period offer. 

Galaxy S24 Ultra, enhances and redefines the phone’s most fundamental role – communication – with Live Translate, Interpreter, Chat Assist, Note Assist and Transcript Assist features. AI built into Samsung Keyboard can also translate messages in real-time in 13 languages, including Hindi. Additionally, Note Assist, a Galaxy AI feature on Samsung Galaxy S24 Ultra, simplifies note-taking and organization. It offers features like auto-formatting, summarizing, correcting spelling, and translating notes. Users can access it by opening the Samsung Notes app, creating a new note, and tapping the Note Assist icon. Galaxy S24 Ultra’s Drawing Assist allows users to transform simple sketches into images using AI-powered styles

Galaxy S24 Ultra’s industry-leading 200MP camera comes with ProVisual Engine. ProVisual Engine is a comprehensive suite of AI-powered tools that transform image capturing abilities and maximize creative freedom. The Quad Tele System on Galaxy S24 Ultra comes with a 5x optical zoom lens that works with the 50MP sensor to enable optical-quality performance at zoom levels from 2x, 3x, 5x to 10x, enabling users to take professional-grade photographs. Images also show crystal clear results at 100x with enhanced digital zoom. The smartphone also comes equipped with 1.4 μm pixel size for improved Nightography capabilities.

Galaxy S24 Ultra is equipped with Snapdragon 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy that delivers remarkable NPU improvement for incredibly efficient AI processing. Galaxy S24 Ultra is the first-ever Galaxy phone to feature a titanium frame, enhancing device durability and longevity.

Galaxy S24, India’s No.1 selling android smartphone, features a streamlined one-mass design and comes with 50MP triple camera setup. Powered by Galaxy AI and with upgraded Nightography capabilities, photos and videos shot with Galaxy S24’s AI Zoom are brilliant in any conditions, even when zoomed in. Portrait Studio on the Galaxy S24 allows users to transform portrait photos into various artistic styles using AI. It offers options like Comic, 3D Cartoon, Watercolor, and Sketch, accessible through the Gallery app by selecting a photo, tapping the AI icon, and choosing Portrait Studio. The Smartphone also comes with Call Assist, offering real-time translations during phone calls and can also provide text-based assistance for calls. To resize and retouch photos on Galaxy S24, one can use the Gallery app with its built-in editing tools, including Generative Edit. Users can also use the AI-powered editing features to automatically improve the image, like softening shadows or erasing reflection.

Whatever the task, Galaxy S24 provides an incredible experience thanks to the enhancements in its chipset, display and more. Equipped with a 6.2” display, Galaxy S24 can reach up to 2600 nits of peak brightness. The device also comes with 1-120 Hz adaptive refresh rate improving performance efficiency.

Galaxy S24 FE, 2025’s best-selling android smartphone, incorporates the same advanced AI experience as the Galaxy S24 series. Designed to enhance work, simplify communication, and increase connectivity, Galaxy AI on the S24 FE offers tools that unlock new possibilities. It’s the perfect device for gaming on the go with a 6.7-inch Dynamic AMOLED 2X display, a long-lasting 4700mAh battery, and a powerful Exynos 2400 series chipset. Galaxy S24 FE offers premium Galaxy AI tools and ecosystem connectivity to enhance communication, productivity and creativity — all housed in an iconic design and protected by robust Samsung Knox security.

Galaxy S24 FE, powered by the AI-based ProVisual Engine and Galaxy AI’s Photo Assist features showcases an enhanced camera setup that empowers users to be more creative. Galaxy S24 FE’s premium camera setup features a 50MP wide lens and 8MP telephoto lens with 3x optical zoom — both supported by optical image stabilization (OIS) — plus a 12MP ultra-wide lens and a 10MP selfie camera. Making its debut in the FE series, ProVisual Engine features vastly improved technology that leverages advanced AI algorithms to deliver breathtaking detail and remarkably subtle textures.

New Delhi, May 2, 2025: Upcoming Smartphone Launches in May 2025: We are set for an exciting month with popular brands like OnePlus, Samsung, POCO and TECNO among others bringing their new smartphones to the market. OnePlus has already confirmed its launch plans for a new compact flagship which is likely to follow in the footsteps of the OnePlus 13T but Samsung is also vying for a coveted spot in the premium table with the iPhone 17 Air rival the Galaxy S25 Edge.

With an enticing lineup on the horizon, here’s a look at the big phone launches expected over the next 31 days in May. 

Big Phone Launches In May 2025 

Samsung Galaxy S25 Edge 

Samsung has been teasing, previewing, and even keeping it under a glass box, but it is high time we see the Galaxy S25 Edge get an official launch. Most reports said that will happen in April, but the company was seemingly forced to change those plans, which means, we could see it launch in May. Rumours even say the Galaxy S25 Edge launch could be on May 13 which is still a few weeks away but no official word from Samsung on this yet. 

The Galaxy S25 Edge is rumoured to sport a 6.6-inch AMOLED display with a smooth 120Hz refresh rate. But the biggest highlight of the device is its ultra-slim and lightweight design, measuring under 162 grams and a mere 5.84 mm in thickness. 

Under the hood, the Galaxy S25 Edge is anticipated to be powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. However, the slim design of the Galaxy S25 Edge could become a problem, as the device will reportedly house a 3,900 mAh battery with 25W charging support to maintain its slender profile.

OnePlus 13s 

The OnePlus 13s is officially confirmed to launch in India, but the timeline is not very clear as of today, but we do expect major updates from the brand, with a May 2025 launch not being completely ruled out. 

While OnePlus hasn’t said it directly, chances are that the OnePlus 13T will be rebranded as 13s in India. OnePlus 13s will become the third device in the OnePlus 13 series which already has the 13R in the lineup. 

OnePlus has confirmed the 13s will be a flagship phone powered by the Snapdragon 8 Elite chipset. It will feature a 6.32-inch display which makes it the ideal compact device with powerful credentials. The OnePlus 13s is also going to launch in black and pink colour options. The OnePlus 13s price in India is likely to start around Rs 55,000 which puts it below the OnePlus 13 model in the series. 

Realme GT 7 

Realme GT 7 is now gearing up for its launch in the Indian market. Realme has officially teased the smartphone’s arrival through its social media channels, highlighting its impressive gaming capabilities.

The device is confirmed to offer up to six hours of high-frame-rate gameplay on Battlegrounds Mobile India (BGMI). It is expected to join the Realme GT 7 Pro in the company’s latest lineup of gaming-focused smartphones in India.

The smartphone is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 9400+ chipset, coupled with up to 16GB of RAM and up to 1TB internal storage. It runs on Realme UI 6.0 based on Android 15.

Poco F7 

Poco F7 is likely to debut globally in May and we could see the device launch along with the F7 Ultra in the Indian market as well. The new Poco F-series phone is likely to feature the Snapdragon 8s Gen 4 chipset with up to 16GB RAM which should make it a hard-core performance device.

It is expected to carry a 6.8-inch AMOLED display and packed with a massive 7,550mAh battery that might support 90W charging speed. The phone is likely to get IP69 rating and a dual-rear camera system. 

iQOO Neo 10 

iQOO launched the Neo 10R in the Indian market recently and it seems ready to bring the Neo 10 version to the country soon. iQOO Neo 10 Pro+ is going to debut in China next month, and rumours suggest the iQOO Neo 10 model for India could be the same variant. Going by the leaks, the Neo 10 could be a flagship-grade device with a large battery that supports 120W charging speed. It is expected to feature a dual rear camera setup and sport an OLED display. 

TECNO POVA Curve 5G

TECNO is the latest name added to the list of exciting phone launches in May. The company has shared a teaser for its new device called the POVA Curve 5G which also shows its sleek design and metal finishing. It even has a curved display as you would expect from the name and a dual rear camera setup in a triangular module with LED notification light on the edges. We should have more details about this device in the coming days.

National, 2 May 2025: Hisense India, a leader in consumer electronics, is set to make the month of May more exciting for its patrons with a special giveaway. From May 1st to May 6th, 2025, customers who purchase any Hisense TV of 55’’ or above on Flipkart or Amazon India will stand a chance to win a premium 100’’ Hisense Smart TV.

This limited-time offer coincides with the popular May Sales Day on the e-commerce platforms, giving customers an incentive to upgrade their home entertainment systems while having the chance to win big.       

                                                                                                         

“At Hisense, we believe in delivering exceptional value and experiences to our customers,” said Pankaj Rana, CEO, Hisense India. “This giveaway is our way of expressing gratitude to our customers and celebrating the growing preference for larger screen entertainment experiences in Indian homes. With our cutting-edge technology and stunning visual performance, we’re excited to potentially transform living rooms with our flagship 100-inch models — a segment in which we are No.1 globally.”

The lucky draw will be conducted on May 25th, and winners will be notified by May 31st. The prize TVs will be delivered within 10 working days of winner confirmation, bringing an unparalleled viewing experience directly to the winners‘ homes.

No separate registration is required for participation — all eligible purchases made during the campaign period will be automatically entered into the draw. This promotion is exclusively available for purchases made on Flipkart.com or Amazon.in and is open to all Indian residents, except employees of Hisense, Flipkart, Amazon and their affiliate partners.

Important Conditions:

• If an eligible purchase is cancelled or refunded before the lucky draw, the customer will be disqualified from the campaign.
• If a refund is requested after the reward has been delivered, Hisense reserves the right to reclaim the reward, including pursuing legal or financial recourse if necessary.
• Misuse or manipulation of the campaign will lead to disqualification and forfeiture of the prize.
• The reward is non-transferable and cannot be exchanged for cash. By participating in the campaign, customers agree to abide by all stated terms and conditions.