A bodybuilder, musician and a philanthropist. That’s Keyur Desai, IT News, ET CIO

By Rasika DeshpandeBorn and brought up in Baroda, Desai had quite an ordinary school and college life. Growing up, he was very lean and shy. Speaking in public and elocution competitions were not his strengths. Infact, when he was in school,…

CIO change agents: The art of the IT turnaround

CIOs are garnering plaudits for digital transformations that fortify operations and generate new revenue streams. But before IT leaders can initiate a bet-the-house overhaul, many must foster a far more foundational transition: IT culture…

Gagan Singla joins HDFC securities as Chief Digital Officer, IT News, ET CIO

HDFC securities appoints Gagan Singla as Chief Digital Officer, effective from April 1, 2021. In his last assignment, Singla led IIFL as Chief Strategy Officer.Singla has also served as a board member and Director at Angel Broking, where…

Fail fast approach moves from startups to enterprises, IT News, ET CIO

In order to stay relevant organizations need to constantly reinvent themselves and develop offers and solutions that cater to the needs of the consumers. They are realizing that shipping out a product and getting immediate consumer feedback…

Woolworths pays AU$223m to bump up stake in analytics firm Quantium

Supermarket giant Woolworths has announced it spent AU$223 million to increase its shareholding in data science and analytics firm Quantium.Under the deal, Woolworths has increased its stake…

IBM Q1 better than expected, projects revenue growth in 2021

IBM reported better-than-expected first quarter earnings and showed revenue growth after posting declines throughout 2020. The company reported first quarter sales of $17.7 billion, up 1% from…

J2 Global to spin eFax services business as new company called Consensus focused on healthcare

J2 Global, a conglomerate of media and information services, Monday said it will split into two businesses, spinning off its Internet fax business to investors in a tax-free transaction as…

Fitbit takes a stylish approach with its new $149 Luxe fitness bracelet

Fitbit Fitbit on Monday announced the latest addition to its wearable lineup, the Luxe.…

Positivo incorporates Compaq operations in Brazil

Technology manufacturer Positivo Tecnologia announced the licensing and incorporation of Compaq's operations in Brazil. Under the agreement with HP, owner of the Compaq brand, the Brazilian…

Peloton pushes back against ‘urgent’ warning against using Tread+ treadmill

Peloton has refuted claims made in an "urgent" US safety advisory warning of the risk to children caused by the Tread+.  The Peloton Tread+, a treadmill that includes Internet…