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Davos 2025: Embedding AI capability into our platforms and services, says Zoom

BUSINESS

Davos 2025: Embedding AI capability into our platforms and services, says Zoom

Bawa said that the focus is on making individuals and enterprises more efficient.

Top 5 IT firms shed 2,500 jobs in Q3FY25 after a quarter of additions

BUSINESS

Top 5 IT firms shed 2,500 jobs in Q3FY25 after a quarter of additions

On a positive note, these firms added 10,412 employees in 9MFY25, marking a cautious revival after losing over 57,608 employees during the same period in FY24.

Have good inventory of H1-B visas, US workforce comprises 80% locals, says Wipro

BUSINESS

Have good inventory of H1-B visas, US workforce comprises 80% locals, says Wipro

Wipro said supply side will not be a constraint if demand rises in the US market.

We will hire 10,000-12,000 from campuses in FY26, says Wipro

BUSINESS

We will hire 10,000-12,000 from campuses in FY26, says Wipro

On concerns about revoking fresher offers issued to 2022 batch engineering graduates, Govil said the move was necessitated by the time gap between extending offers and onboarding candidates.

Wipro client numbers drop due to weak discretionary spending, Q3 furloughs

BUSINESS

Wipro client numbers drop due to weak discretionary spending, Q3 furloughs

In Q3, the company’s customer base from the over $100 million through over $1 million bracket stood at 1,806, down from 1,837 a quarter ago. In Q3FY24, this metric stood at 1,908.

Wipro revises revenue guidance to range between -1% and 1% for Q4FY25

BUSINESS

Wipro revises revenue guidance to range between -1% and 1% for Q4FY25

Total bookings stood at $3.51 billion, with large deal bookings of $961 million, lower than $3.56 billion and $1.49 billion in the last quarter, respectively.

Wipro’s headcount down 1,157 in Q3, ends quarter with 232,732 employees

BUSINESS

Wipro’s headcount down 1,157 in Q3, ends quarter with 232,732 employees

Sequentially, Wipro's attrition rate increased to 15.3 percent in the last-twelve-month (LTM) basis.

Infosys to roll out 6-8% annual hikes in India from January; overseas raises at low single digits

BUSINESS

Infosys to roll out 6-8% annual hikes in India from January; overseas raises at low single digits

This will be phase one of its planned salary revisions, with the second one beginning in April 2025.

Dependence on H1-B visas low, over 60% of US workers local, says Infosys

BUSINESS

Dependence on H1-B visas low, over 60% of US workers local, says Infosys

For Q3, Infosys offshore employees made up 76 percent of the workforce while the rest were onsite.

Building micro LLMs that will work on embedded chips, says L&T Tech CEO Amit Chadha

BUSINESS

Building micro LLMs that will work on embedded chips, says L&T Tech CEO Amit Chadha

The company said that hyperscalers are spending "very well", although, these highly impactful projects are conducted in secrecy.

Wipro Q3FY25 earnings preview: Top five factors at play

BUSINESS

Wipro Q3FY25 earnings preview: Top five factors at play

A Moneycontrol poll of nine brokerages estimated thhe company's revenue to decline 0.6 percent to Rs 22,176 crore in the October-December 2024 quarter.

Infosys Q3 FY25: Five key factors to watch

BUSINESS

Infosys Q3 FY25: Five key factors to watch

Analysts expect the company to raise its FY25 revenue growth guidance while maintaining its margin outlook

HCLTech cuts FY25 fresher intake to 7,000 from 10,000, cites lower attrition, higher productivity

BUSINESS

HCLTech cuts FY25 fresher intake to 7,000 from 10,000, cites lower attrition, higher productivity

The company said that the initial figure of 10,000 was a directional plan outlined at the start of the fiscal and that hiring numbers are reviewed quarterly.

Dependence on H-1B visa among lowest in industry, 80% of US employees are locals, says HCLTech

TECHNOLOGY

Dependence on H-1B visa among lowest in industry, 80% of US employees are locals, says HCLTech

Chief People Officer Sundararajan said the number of H1-B visas for the company ranges between 500 and 1,000 at most annually

What the Infosys counterclaim says about Cognizant in the TriZetto trade secrets case

BUSINESS

What the Infosys counterclaim says about Cognizant in the TriZetto trade secrets case

Infosys alleged that Cognizant’s anticompetitive conduct has led to persistently high and growing healthcare costs that Americans ultimately have to bear.

Infosys files counterclaim against Cognizant, accuses CEO Ravi Kumar of misusing sensitive information, anticompetitive practices

TECHNOLOGY

Infosys files counterclaim against Cognizant, accuses CEO Ravi Kumar of misusing sensitive information, anticompetitive practices

The lawsuit brings to the fore a bitter rift between two IT majors, at a time when the industry is facing uncertainty wrought by an uncertain US economy and the impact of artificial intelligence.

TCS promoted over 25,000 employees in Q3, nearly 20% of workforce elevated this fiscal

BUSINESS

TCS promoted over 25,000 employees in Q3, nearly 20% of workforce elevated this fiscal

The Mumbai-headquartered firm also reported a net decline of 5,370 employees during Q3.

TCS headcount shrinks by 5,370 in Q3, reversing two quarters of growth

BUSINESS

TCS headcount shrinks by 5,370 in Q3, reversing two quarters of growth

With this decline in headcount, TCS now employs 6,07,354 people.

IT Q3FY25 earnings: From wage hike delays to discretionary spend, five factors to watch

BUSINESS

IT Q3FY25 earnings: From wage hike delays to discretionary spend, five factors to watch

Discretionary spending remains a sore point for IT companies, with clients continuing to prioritise cost-saving projects over large-scale transformation initiatives, say brokerages.

Infosys provides route map to trainees as leopard remains elusive on Mysuru campus

BUSINESS

Infosys provides route map to trainees as leopard remains elusive on Mysuru campus

Over 7,000 trainees who stay in the campus have returned to attending classes, while employees are still working remotely, sources said.

Infosys defers annual hikes to the fourth quarter

BUSINESS

Infosys defers annual hikes to the fourth quarter

The Bengaluru-based company last implemented salary hikes in November 2023

Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra bet big on Agentic AI in 2025

BUSINESS

Infosys, HCLTech, Wipro, Tech Mahindra bet big on Agentic AI in 2025

Currently, AI is mostly used to improve operational processes, which will shift to improve core industry-specific business processes like customer onboarding, credit decision-making, and risk management.

GCCs outpace IT in 2024; way ahead in job addition, export revenue

BUSINESS

GCCs outpace IT in 2024; way ahead in job addition, export revenue

While service providers have been cautious due to economic conditions, they’re adapting their models to support this GCC-driven ecosystem.

Leopard spotted on Infosys Mysuru campus: Employees to work from home on Dec 31; Trainees given a day off

TECHNOLOGY

Leopard spotted on Infosys Mysuru campus: Employees to work from home on Dec 31; Trainees given a day off

Infosys has asked employees to work from home on December 31 and instructed security not to allow anyone onto the campus.

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