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Months after Michael and Susan Dell's $6.25 billion donation to seed children's "Trump accounts," Dell Technologies secured a $9.7 billion contract with the US Department of Defense for enterprise software. This five-year deal, aimed at consolidating licensing and saving millions annually, followed a competitive evaluation process.

Nvidia's Jonathan Ross suggests job applicants can boost their chances by using AI models similar to those recruiters employ for resume screening. Research indicates AI hiring systems may favor resumes generated by their own underlying large language models, potentially increasing shortlisted candidates' probability by up to 60%.

Lenovo launches the ThinkStation P4, a cutting-edge desktop workstation crafted for industry experts. Equipped with AMD's latest Ryzen PRO 9000 Series processors integrated with 3D V-Cache, paired with the formidable Nvidia RTX PRO 6000 Blackwell GPUs, this powerhouse excels in AI computing capabilities.

The White House is reportedly mandating the installation of its official app on government-issued mobile devices for federal employees. This move has sparked cybersecurity concerns among former officials, who warn of potential backdoor access and data sharing risks. The app, launched in March, provides direct access to administration content and presidential updates.

The National Testing Agency (NTA) is recruiting for senior positions including Chief Technology Officer, Chief Finance Officer, and General Manager-Human Resources on a contractual basis. Applications are open until May 31, 2026, with specific educational qualifications and extensive experience required for each role. These positions are based at the NTA headquarters in New Delhi.

Goldman Sachs tech chief Marco Argenti suggests companies are misjudging AI's impact by tracking usage. He argues true productivity lies in a team's speed to develop future solutions, not individual tool adoption. At Goldman Sachs, AI enables rapid prototyping, transforming ideas into software almost instantly, fostering empowerment among employees.

The US Army is integrating artificial intelligence and digital tools. Former cio Leonel Garciga states the main hurdle is getting people to adapt to new ways of working. He advocates for rapid tool deployment and user experience. Garciga has joined Booz Allen to continue his mission of delivering technology faster for critical operations.

Investors from Tier-2 & -3 cities embrace stocks and mutual funds, but gaps in advisory may leave many vulnerable

Accenture CEO Julie Sweet shared her philosophy that ambitious dreams should be a little scary, indicating they push individuals beyond their comfort zones. She emphasized that this mindset, coupled with continuous learning and skill development, was crucial for her own career progression, including becoming CEO.

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A feature called ACR turns your smart TV into a “two-way mirror”. Your screen may look passive, but the system behind it is capable of observing patterns, preferences and behaviour

Onix has launched Wingspan 2.0, an agentic AI platform designed to accelerate enterprise modernization by 3x and reduce manual effort by over 50%. This Enterprise Intelligence Fabric, featuring a Semantic Twin, enables organizations to move from fragmented pilots to enterprise-wide AI execution with enhanced data accuracy and alignment to business objectives.

Salesforce CEO Marc Benioff dismisses fears that AI will make his company obsolete, citing real-world customer successes. He revealed that their AI agents are resolving 40% more customer queries without human intervention and reducing IT tickets by 40%. This demonstrates tangible returns from their 'Agentic Enterprise' approach, not just hype.

Gujarat's GIFT City has experienced a remarkable surge in its fund management sector, with capital commitments soaring from under $0.5 billion to $32.13 billion by December 2025. This growth, alongside a significant increase in Fund Management Entities and fund schemes, highlights GIFT City's emergence as a key hub for both domestic and global investment strategies.

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V Balakrishnan said, "I think the government should get leaders from the tech industry to be the cio. This will bring credibility to the process. People like Nandan had earlier worked in government and brought the needed change. They should also get somebody of that stature and calibre to be the cio."

The city chapter of cio (chief information officer) Klub was inaugurated on Friday at a city hotel. It will represent IT users working in various industries.

The Economic Times cio (ETcio) will host its 7th Annual Conclave from May 29th to June 1st, 2025, at the Grand Hyatt, Goa. The event, themed "cio 3.0: Transforming Innovation into Business Reality," will bring together over 200 technology leaders to discuss the evolving cio role, focusing on innovation, business strategy, AI, and next-gen infrastructure, with key sessions and networking opportunities.