Wipro’s chief executive Thierry Delaporte is moving away from an earlier initiative of accounting senior leaders for the work they do with clients.Instead, the new focus will allow them to drive teams to ensure faster growth. The plans may be…
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US Imposes Fresh Curbs On H-1B Visa
The latest changes to the H-1B visa program introduced amid a tough US presidential election campaign are expected to directly affect technology companies, foreign workers, and employers who rely on these non-immigrant US visas. “IT services providers can expect delayed decision-making and…
Trump Takes Another Stab At H1B Little Realizing It May Cause More Harm Than Good
Last night the US administration sent yet another shock wave to the Indian IT by announcing changes to the H1B visa program again. Amongst the broader posture of clamping down aggressively on the number of visas issued, the Trump administration has…
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IT Companies Resort To Layoffs As Pressure Mounts Due To Covid Crisis
The information technology (IT) industry is laying off thousands of employees across the globe and in India, on grounds of non-performance, lack of projects and rightsizing surplus staff as pressure mounts on firms due to an uncertain business environment. …
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With Valuations At Historical Low, M&A Activity To Pick Up Pace In IT Industry
The hunt for the right acquisition in the IT industry is expected to pick up pace as valuations are down to a historical low, with the possible merger of mid-tier players Mindtree and L&T Infotech playing out earlier than expected. …
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Trump’s Order Queers The Pitch For H-1B Workers
US President Donald Trump’s order restricting American federal agencies from hiring foreign workers, including those on the coveted H-1B visas, is likely to further squeeze Indian outsourcers as they work on many such projects either directly or as sub-contractors. …
Companies Pivot To Digital Even As IT Budgets Are Under Pressure
As the proverbial light at the end of the Covid-19 tunnel increasingly seems like a mirage, with every day bringing new challenges, IT budgets are under increasing pressure. But companies are also spending on initiatives that will help them recover quickly…
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Some Relief For Indians As Trump Allows Certain Exemptions In H-1B, L-1 Ban
In what could be a respite for Indian IT professionals and those working in the healthcare sector in US, the Trump administration has announced certain exemptions in H-1B and L-1 travel ban for those continuing employment with the same employer.…
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Not Everyone In India Is Going Without A Salary Hike In 2020
Indian professionals are split between making peace with pay cuts and demanding pay raises in this year of crisis. Some experts say the lack of increments is not a big issue as people are saving money on commutes as they…
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Roshni Nadar Takes Charge At HCL Technologies
Roshni Nadar Malhotra, the only child of billionaire industrialist Shiv Nadar, has been named chairperson of HCL Technologies Ltd, India’s third largest information technology (IT) services firm, as part of a succession plan. “Roshni’s appointment means new blood and new…
IT May See Surge In Offshoring Biz
Indian software services exporters are likely to gain from a steady shift in offshoring business of their global clients amid the upheaval caused by the coronavirus pandemic. With North America and Europe contributing as much as 60% of revenues, shifting business onshore will…
TikTok, Other Apps Will Get Chance To Send In Their Clarifications
A day after the Union government banned 59 Chinese applications, including popular ones such as TikTok, Shareit, Mi Video Call, Club Factory and Cam Scanner, citing threat to national security and sovereignty, an Information Technology Ministry official said the banned…
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Charted: There’s no match for TikTok’s popularity in India yet
India’s ban on 59 Chinese apps includes one that has ruled the roost in the country for years. The reach of TikTok, owned by Beijing-based Bytedance, eclipses all other live-streaming apps in India by a huge margin. More than a third of Indian smartphone…
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TikTok, Mi Call và 57 ứng dụng Trung Quốc bị cấm tại Ấn Độ
Lệnh cấm được đưa ra trong bối cảnh căng thẳng cực độ ở biên giới Ấn Độ và Trung Quốc. Các ứng dụng trong danh sách cấm bao gồm các dịch vụ khác nhau như thương mại điện tử, game,…
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Government Bans 59 Apps Including China-Based TikTok, WeChat
The Government of India on Monday banned 59 applications, most of them popular Chinese applications such as TikTok, Shareit, Mi Video Call, Club Factory and Cam Scanner, citing threat to national security and sovereignty. The ban comes amid continuing tensions…
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India’s Apps Ban: China Gets Taste Of Own Medicine, But May Hit Vloggers
In a big move, the Indian government on Monday (June 29) banned as many as 59 mobile applications, many of them owned and controlled by Chinese players in the markets spread across e-commerce, social media, gaming and entertainment sectors. This…
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Galwan Valley Clash: Indian IT Services companies In Wait-And-Watch Mode
With the India-China border face-off in Galwan Valley of Ladakh disrupting trade relationship between the two sides, the country’s IT services companies say they are watching the developments keenly. “It is a multi-tangential issue. Indian IT services have a base in China…
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Hexaware Plans Voluntary Delisting, Board To Discuss Proposal
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Is The Constant Revolving Door At Wipro A Reason For Its Sluggish Growth?
Despite constant changes in the top executive role in the past 10 years, Wipro has lagged on the growth front. The company has grown at a much slower pace than its peers. #mc_embed_signup{background:#ece9fb; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;} /* Add your own Mailchimp…
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Wipro’s New CEO Thierry Delaporte Has An Impressive CV But Challenges Galore: Experts
Amid the worst health crisis the world has ever seen, former Capgemini executive Thierry Delaporte will have to face challenges at multiple levels, cultural and structural as he takes charge as Wipro CEO on July 6, 2020. #mc_embed_signup{background:#ece9fb; clear:left; font:14px Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif; width:100%;}…
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Wipro Names Thierry Delaporte As CEO, MD To Drive Next Phase Of Growth
IT major Wipro on Friday said Capgemini Group veteran Thierry Delaporte will join the company as its Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director with effect from July 6, 2020. He succeeds Abidali Z Neemuchwala, whose decision to step down from…
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Could Thierry Delaporte Be That Knight In Shining Armour For Wipro?
On 29th May 2020, Wipro announced the appointment of Thierry Delaporte as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) and Managing Director (MD) Wipro Ltd. He replaces Abidali Neemuchwala who was the company's CEO since February 2016. #GreyhoundStandpoint 1 - First things first,…
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Thierry Delaporte As CEO To Help Wipro With New Ideas, Global Presence: Analysts
The appointment of Thierry Delaporte as chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director (MD) Wipro Ltd is seen as a historic move by industry observers, as he perhaps will be the first non-Indian to be at the helm of any…
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5 Lessons That COVID19 Has Taught Us So Far
COVID19 is a watershed moment, and a new set of realities are emerging as a consequence. Fact is, the impact of this pandemic will be felt in ripples that will hit us well after it is over. Like it or not,…
Air India’s Website A Major Hurdle For Those Trying To Fly Out
Many Indians and foreign citizens planning to fly out in one of the special flights arranged by the government are fighting against all odds to book a ticket, which includes an inefficient and snag-prone Air India website. Many have stormed…
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Firms Gear Up For Extended WFH
Some startups aim to have most of their employees work permanently from home, in the wake of tech giants Facebook, Google, and Twitter announcing such measures for their employees till 2021. “COVID19 is a watershed moment, and a new set…
Indian IT Leans On Govt Spends, Managed Services As Deals Slow
Information Technology spending this year will likely fall as organisations trim investments in technology in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic-led slowdown, analysts said. Other analysts, however, said hardware deals were still being signed, but not at the same pace…
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IT Services Companies Bet On Digital Amid Business Slowdown
Indian IT services companies are betting on generating revenues from their digital business which has seen growth despite the slowdown amid the covid-19 crisis. While each company defines “digital" in slightly different ways, areas like cloud, cyber security, and data…
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Slowdown In America’s Retail Sector To Hit Indian IT Firms
IT services companies may see business from US retailers fall sharply, as some non-essential and luxury brands shut stores and furlough employees, analysts said. Infosys, Cognizant, Tata Consultancy Services and Wipro service the retail sector in the US and analysts…
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Enterprise Tech Is Offering Deals, Freebies At Pandemic Sale. The Real Aim: Get Customers Locked In.
Even as India entered lockdown, there was a surge in the number of deals. On offer were huge discounts, easy financing terms, buy-now-pay-later schemes, and free three-month trials. The catch: These deals were not from real estate, telecom, or e-commerce,…