Cision Report Warns Brands Are Falling Into Costly 'Data Fragmentation Trap'
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Utility Global Names Robert Lane Chief Financial Officer to Drive Commercialization at Scale
Capital markets veteran joins company to fuel next phase of rapid growth HOUSTON , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Utility Global ( Utility ), a global company enabling the economic industrial decarbonization of heavy industries, today announced the appointment of Robert Lane as Chief Financial Officer. Lane joins Utility at a defining time as the company pivots into its commercialization phase. Lane has a proven record of scaling organizations and guiding companies through rapid commercial growth. He brings more than three decades of financial leadership across energy, industrial and growth-stage companies, most recently as CFO of Quva Pharma, where he led finance, accounting, IT and treasury functions through a period of process modernization and liquidity improvement. Previously, as Executive Vice President and CFO of Sunnova Energy International, he helped lead the company s Initial Public Offering (IPO) and closed more than 10 billion in tax equity, debt and equity financing to fund its growth. At Spark Energy, Lane helped lead the company through several acquisitions and integrations, simplified the corporate structure, and led creative and innovative financing strategies. At Emerge Energy Services, he guided the company through its IPO and capital expansion while significantly lowering the cost of debt. Across his career, Lane has led dozens of capital markets transactions collectively worth tens of billions of dollars and has a proven track record of building the financial infrastructure to support fast-growing companies to help them scale.
Plume Names Rebecca Stone Chief Customer and Marketing Officer, Creating a Dedicated C-Suite Voice for Global ISP Customer Success
Expanded role reflects Plume s commitment to 450+ ISP customers with dedicated executive champion across entire customer lifecycle, from brand awareness and onboarding through adoption, retention and expansion PALO ALTO, Calif. , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Plume Design, Inc. ( Plume ), the award-winning global subscriber experience platform serving more than 450 Internet Service Providers (ISPs) across 58 countries, today announced that Rebecca Stone will fill the newly created role of Chief Customer and Marketing Officer (CCMO). Ms. Stone, who joined Plume as Chief Marketing Officer in January 2026, will now be responsible for direct ownership of Customer Success in addition to her marketing responsibilities, unifying the customer-facing journey under a single executive leader.
Schreiber Foods and Ascendion Announce Strategic Partnership to Transform Global Operations and Software Development Using Agentic AI
Multi-year strategic partnership will advance global operations for one of the world s largest food and beverage companies to accelerate growth and enhance customer service. GREEN BAY, WI, and BASKING RIDGE, NJ , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Schreiber Foods and Ascendion today announced a multi-year strategic partnership to transform Schreiber s global operations and software development using agentic AI, advancing the company s vision to do good through food. Through this partnership, Ascendion will equip Schreiber s capability centers with AI-native technology to fuel sustainable growth and accelerate innovation across more than 40 locations on five continents.
Minor Hotels Accelerates Global Digital Transformation with Oracle Cloud
Oracle OPERA Cloud enables Bangkok-based chain to centralize operations, speed up hotel openings, and deliver more connected guest experiences across its portfolio AUSTIN, Texas and BANGKOK , Aug. 4, 2026 -- Minor Hotels has successfully rolled out Oracle OPERA Cloud across 106 of its hotels, resorts, and branded residences in 59 countries. This milestone marks a significant step in Minor s digital transformation strategy and commitment to elevating guest and associate experiences across its portfolio. The hotel chain also added Oracle OPERA Cloud Central , further strengthening its central reservation and distribution capabilities.
Yellow.ai, a Global Leader in Enterprise Agentic AI, to Go Public via $550 Million Merger with Bluerock Acquisition Corp.
Transaction expected to create a U.S. publicly listed pure-play enterprise agentic AI platform Category leader, deployed at scale today: Global enterprise agentic AI platform 16 billion conversations annually, 650+ enterprise clients, 34M+ unaudited revenue last fiscal year. Technology: Nexus runs on multiple AI models not locked to one provider and improves with every conversation. 135+ languages, 85+ countries, 100+ enterprise integrations. Blue-chip backing: 100M+ raised from Lightspeed, Salesforce Ventures, Sapphire Ventures and WestBridge Capital. Valuation: Transaction metrics imply a pro forma equity value of 550 million, assuming no redemptions by BLRK public shareholders. Includes 30 million of committed PIPE financing from institutional investors. Long-term alignment: The founders and key management are investing their own capital in the PIPE, side by side with institutional investors.
Yili Group Drives Innovation and Collaboration for a Sustainable Global Dairy Ecosystem at the 2026 World Dairy Industry Conference
GAC Group Named to Fortune Global 500 for 14 Consecutive Years, Highlighting Continued Global Growth
WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale
Lockton Launches Global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice
Real Madrid C.F. and ELITE Solar Announce Global Strategic Partnership
Iridium and SKYWAVE™, an ORBCOMM® company, Partner to Advance Global Industrial IoT for Heavy Equipment OEMs
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Para Light Launches ThermaFlat™ SiC MOSFETs to Break the Thermal Barrier in High-Power Applications
Breakthrough ultra-low R DS ( on ) drift technology delivers higher efficiency, greater power density, and enhanced reliability for next-generation power systems. NEW DELHI , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Para Light Electronics today announced the official launch of its ThermaFlat SiC MOSFET family (ThermaFlat I and ThermaFlat II), targeting a fundamental thermal challenge in next-generation high-power design. Powered by Para Light s Ultra-Low R DS ( on ) Drift Technology, the new semiconductor portfolio breaks through one of the industry s most persistent technical bottlenecks delivering exceptional thermal stability, reduced conduction losses, and unmatched reliability across rapidly expanding electrification markets.
Chandigarh University Launches Heritage Tree Conservation Project to Digitally Map and Preserve Centuries-Old Heritage Trees in Mohali
Department of Biosciences at Chandigarh University receives a grant of 11-Lakh from Punjab Biodiversity Board; 100 Heritage Trees in Kharar already Mapped CHANDIGARH, India , Aug. 5, 2026 -- As rapid urbanization and infrastructure expansion continue to threaten centuries-old trees of ecological, cultural and religious significance, the need for a systematic scientific approach for their identification and conservation has become essential. Taking a significant step towards the scientific conservation of heritage trees, Chandigarh University has launched an initiative to identify, document and conserve ecologically, religiously and culturally significant tree species across SAS Nagar (Mohali) district.
TripGain Launches Agentic AI Infrastructure for Enterprise Travel & Expense, Combining MCP with its API Gateway to Unlock Connected Travel Ecosystems
New capability enables enterprises to build AI-powered travel and expense experiences that can book travel, file expenses, manage vendor spend, and approve requests through natural conversation while securely accessing a marketplace-driven travel ecosystem through a single connection. BENGALURU, India and CHICAGO , Aug. 4, 2026 -- TripGain, the AI-powered enterprise Travel & Expense (T&E) management platform, announces the launch of the TripGain MCP Server, a new capability that combines the open Model Context Protocol (MCP) with TripGain s API Gateway to bring agentic AI to enterprise travel and expense management.
Hisense Launches PX4 Pro, Bringing the Professional Cinema Experience Home
QINGDAO, China , Aug. 3, 2026 -- Hisense, a leading brand in global consumer electronics and home appliances, today announced PX4 Pro, a new TriChroma Laser Cinema designed to make the big screen part of everyday life. With projection sizes from 80 to 200 inches, it brings immersive entertainment to movies, sports and gaming from daytime viewing to late-night play. At the heart of the experience is the ability to bring the scale and impact of the cinema into the home. With 3,500 ANSI lumens, PX4 Pro delivers bright, vivid images with the clarity and visual impact needed for a truly immersive big-screen experience.
FIRST AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN INDIA LAUNCHES AT IIIT HYDERABAD
Two-Year Commitment will Inspire the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators Through AI-Enabled Research in Healthcare and Drug Discovery HYDERABAD, India , July 31, 2026 -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of the first Amgen Scholars Program in India at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad), bringing the globally respected undergraduate summer research program to India for the first time.
Medidata Launches Medidata Plus, an AI-Native Foundation Built to Scale Clinical Portfolios
BrowserStack Launches Test Companion, Agentic AI That Brings Complete Test Automation Into the IDE
Lockton Launches Global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice
super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India
The ITU's AI for Good Lab launches to help developing economies scale responsible AI
1inch launches Aqua to the public, introducing the first shared liquidity layer for DeFi
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NYSE Content Update: ADI to Make NYSE Trading Debut After Spin-Off
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 4, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 4th Investors are weaving through the latest batch of earnings and new developments in the Middle East. Caterpillar (NYSE: CAT), McDonald s (NYSE: MCD), and Pfizer (NYSE: PFE) headlined this morning s slate of earnings reports. As of 8 a.m. ET, ICE Brent Crude is trading at 81 a barrel after President Trump said this is the last chance for Iran to sign a ceasefire deal. Faire CFO Jason Lee will join NYSE Live to discuss key findings in his company s Q2 2026 Independent Retail Report. ADI Global Distribution (NYSE: ADIG) CEO Rob Aarnes will join NYSE Live to discuss new opportunities for the independent public company. ADI completed its spin-off from Resideo (NYSE: REZI). Company will begin trading under the ticker symbol ADIG.
NYSE Content Update: Intercontinental Exchange to Acquire MarketAxess in $6 Billion Deal
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , Aug. 3, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on August 3rd Investors are tracking new developments in the Middle East after President Trump said negotiations with Iran will begin today. As of 8 AM ET, OCE Brent Crude is trading at 83 a barrel. Intercontinental Exchange (NYSE: ICE) announced an agreement to acquire MarketAxess, an electronic trading platform for global institutional fixed income markets. Revel CEO Scott Morton will join NYSE Live to break down how the company is utilizing its recent Series B funding round. IMC Rare Earths (NYSE American: IMC) CEO Frank Scolaro explained why now was the perfect time to take his company public. Shares of IMC rose by 5.9% during Friday s session.
NYSE Content Update: Reformation Scores Winning Session in NYSE Debut
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 31, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on July 31st Shares of sustainable womenswear Reformation (NYSE: REF) closed fractionally higher on Thursday following its IPO on the NYSE. CEO Hali Borenstein will join NYSE Live to discuss the strategy of going public and what the firm has planned in 2026. Global X NYSE 100 ETF component Amazon is eyeing double-digit gains at the open following its Q2 earnings report. Announced quarterly revenue of 200.6 billion. AWS sales expanded by 37% year-over-year. CEO Andy Jassy says the company expects CapEx spending to reach 220 billion this year due to higher memory costs.
NYSE Content Update: Jersey Mike's Raises $1 Billion Ahead of NYSE Debut
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 30, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on July 30th Jersey Mike s Subs (NYSE: JMKE) and Reformation (NYSE: REF) will begin trading on the NYSE today following their respective IPOs. Jersey Mike s offers more than 43 million shares at 23 a piece. Jersey Mike s CEO Charlie Morrison will join NYSE Live to discuss the firm s next move after going public. Reformation raises 211 million in its Initial Public Offering. Investors are dissecting Wednesday s policy decision from the Federal Reserve and parsing through fresh earnings data.
NYSE Content Update: IMC Rare Earths to Debut with $525 Million Market Cap
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 29th Investors await the Federal Reserve s decision on interest rates, which is due today at 2 p.m. ET. The latest data shows that two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET. IMC Rare Earths will begin trading NYSE American. The company raised 20 million in its IPO, pricing four million shares at 5 each. Roberts & Ryan CEO Ed D Alessandro will join NYSE Live to discuss its role as the deal s bookrunner. WaterRising Institute Founder + CEO Alicia Douglas will join NYSE Live to discuss its recent partnership with OUTFRONT Media. The organization is on a mission to make modern water infrastructure visible to capital markets and society.
NYSE Content Update: NYSE Wired Brings AI Leaders to Silicon Valley
NYSE Content Update: KPMG Study Reveals How Well Employees Work with AI
NYSE Content Update: State Street + NYSE to Celebrate 'Fearless Girl'
NYSE Content Update: Fourth Annual AI x Bio Summit to Commence at the NYSE
NYSE Content Update: CNBC + NYSE Celebrate Extension of 30-Year Partnership
NYSE Content Update: Madrona Highlights Private Companies Building AI Apps
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VisualCamp to Launch AI-Powered Literacy Assessment PoC in Indian Public Schools This September
Three-month initiative in Haryana s Nuh district follows an official Letter of Intent from the state government. AI gaze-tracking technology in READ for School provides actionable, data-driven insights into student reading behaviors. SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 3, 2026 -- VisualCamp, a global leader in AI-based eye-tracking technology, announced today that it will officially launch a three-month Proof of Concept (PoC) for its AI-powered literacy courseware, READ for School , starting this September in the Nuh district of Haryana, India. The initiative builds upon an official Letter of Intent (LOI) received from the Government of Haryana, marking a strategic milestone in the company s expansion into India s public education system.
FIRST AMGEN SCHOLARS PROGRAM IN INDIA LAUNCHES AT IIIT HYDERABAD
Two-Year Commitment will Inspire the Next Generation of Scientific Innovators Through AI-Enabled Research in Healthcare and Drug Discovery HYDERABAD, India , July 31, 2026 -- Amgen (NASDAQ: AMGN) today announced the launch of the first Amgen Scholars Program in India at the International Institute of Information Technology Hyderabad (IIIT Hyderabad), bringing the globally respected undergraduate summer research program to India for the first time.
TripGain Releases 'State of Business Travel in India 2026' Report, Revealing Persistent Gaps Between Digital Adoption and Operational Reality
Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
Colgate-Palmolive (India) Achieves Its 2025 Sustainability Goals, Unveils the Next Phase of 'We Make India Smile'
The 2030 SMILE Strategy leverages 90 years of brand legacy and the last ve years of proven progress to accelerate social and environmental action towards Driving Social Impact, Helping Millions of Homes and Preserving Our Environment Link to view the CPIL Annual & ESG Report 2026 MUMBAI, India , July 29, 2026 -- Colgate-Palmolive (India) Limited, the country s leading oral care company, today announced the successful completion of its 2025 Sustainability & Social Impact Strategy and unveiled its 2030 SMILE Strategy, marking the next phase of its We Make India Smile journey.
super.money launches 'superGift', sets a new benchmark for gifting in India
BENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.
Sonatype and Forrester Address the Growing AI-Era Software Supply Chain Risk Facing Indian Enterprises in the Guru Forum
Godrej Agrovet inaugurates India's first Integrated Oil Palm Complex in Telangana
Reliance Digital Brings Samsung's Latest Galaxy Z Fold8 Series and Galaxy Z Flip8 to Stores Across India
Caladium Systems Launches Happiffie, India's First AI-powered Celebration Platform
ReFiber Unveils 'Mumbai Textile Circular Economy Demonstration Project' White Paper at Bharat Tex 2026, Showcasing a Scalable Model for India's Circular Textile Future
6Wresearch: India Export Attractiveness Tracker 2026
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Breakthrough ultra-low R DS ( on ) drift technology delivers higher efficiency, greater power density, and enhanced reliability for next-generation power systems. NEW DELHI , Aug. 5, 2026 -- Para Light Electronics today announced the official launch of its ThermaFlat SiC MOSFET family (ThermaFlat I and ThermaFlat II), targeting a fundamental thermal challenge in next-generation high-power design. Powered by Para Light s Ultra-Low R DS ( on ) Drift Technology, the new semiconductor portfolio breaks through one of the industry s most persistent technical bottlenecks delivering exceptional thermal stability, reduced conduction losses, and unmatched reliability across rapidly expanding electrification markets.
SABESP Partners with Vivo and IDEMIA Secure Transactions, to Power the World's Largest IoT Initiative for a Secure and More Sustainable Water Management in Brazil
SABESP, the water and sanitation company of the State of S o Paulo, Brazil, announces the deployment of the world s largest Internet of Things (IoT) connectivity project for smart water management. The initiative is being implemented in partnership with Telefonica/Vivo, a key player in Brazil s technological transformation and one of the largest mobile operators in the continent, and IDEMIA Secure Transactions (IST), a global leader in payment and connectivity solutions, marking a significant milestone in the country s digital and environmental transformation.
VisualCamp to Launch AI-Powered Literacy Assessment PoC in Indian Public Schools This September
Three-month initiative in Haryana s Nuh district follows an official Letter of Intent from the state government. AI gaze-tracking technology in READ for School provides actionable, data-driven insights into student reading behaviors. SEOUL, South Korea , Aug. 3, 2026 -- VisualCamp, a global leader in AI-based eye-tracking technology, announced today that it will officially launch a three-month Proof of Concept (PoC) for its AI-powered literacy courseware, READ for School , starting this September in the Nuh district of Haryana, India. The initiative builds upon an official Letter of Intent (LOI) received from the Government of Haryana, marking a strategic milestone in the company s expansion into India s public education system.
WEKA and Andromeda Partner to Power AI Workloads at Global Scale
Partnership delivers consistent, high-performance AI storage across Andromeda s global provider network, lowering the total cost of innovation for AI teams CAMPBELL, Calif. , July 30, 2026 -- WEKA , the AI data and memory infrastructure company, today announced that Andromeda , the platform connecting AI teams with high-performance compute, is integrating the WEKA NeuralMesh platform as a core AI data storage layer for managed GPU clusters. Andromeda s customers can now access a dedicated NeuralMesh or a GPU-native WEKA NeuralMesh Axon deployment to achieve consistent storage performance across any cluster running on any hyperscaler or AI cloud.
BluPine Energy Strengthens Rajasthan C&I Portfolio with Multiple Renewable Power Agreements; Targets 150MW Commercial & Industrial Capacity
GURUGRAM, India , July 30, 2026 -- BluPine Energy, one of India s leading renewable energy platforms established by Actis, has strengthened its Commercial & Industrial (C&I) presence in Rajasthan with the execution of long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with KEI Industries Limited , Craftsman Automation Limited , and Sunbeam Lightweighting Solutions Private Limited . Together, these projects represent another milestone in BluPine Energy s strategy to provide reliable, cost-effective renewable energy solutions to India s industrial sector while expanding its C&I footprint across key manufacturing hubs. Construction activities for all three projects have commenced, with commissioning planned in line with project timelines.
SUNON Unveils ErP 2026-Ready Green EC Fans to Power Next-Gen AI Infrastructure
Caladium Systems Launches Happiffie, India's First AI-powered Celebration Platform
Rays Power Infra Expands Power Infrastructure Footprint in Rajasthan, Commissions Critical 400 kV Grid Assets with Extra Voltage Transmission Line
IBM to Acquire HRL Laboratories to Power the Future of Quantum
Rohde & Schwarz | Rohde & Schwarz presents new software for three-phase power analysis on MXO series oscilloscopes
China Southern Power Grid Showcases AI Innovations at World AI Conference
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Year of Transformation: How Industry Redefined Itself
The past year has tested industries with uncertainty, disruption, and rapid change. Yet, it has also revealed resilience, innovation, and adaptability. This special year-end cover story reviews the key shifts that shaped Indian industry—technology adoption, policy impact, workforce evolution, and strategic realignments—setting the stage for what lies ahead.
December is a time to pause, reflect, and prepare. As the year draws to a close, this edition of The Industrial looks back at the forces that reshaped manufacturing and industrial operations across the country. More importantly, it looks forward—to lessons learned, opportunities ahead, and the mindset required for the coming year. Industry is no longer static; it is evolving faster than ever.