Azim Premji to retire as executive chairman of Wipro; son Rishad to take over

Azim Premji will be appointed as non-executive director for a period of 5 years with effect from July 31, 2019.

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After backlash, Youtube says better policies against hate speech in the works

The company declined to disclose specific information on how many channels or videos would be taken down as part of the policy changes.

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Why don’t India-developed apps go viral like TikTok? Here’s why

Ecosystem doesn’t back huge cash burn for entertainment apps, market lacks scale and investors bet on tested ideas.

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Japan’s new norms may not hurt Indian IT

Japan has restricted foreign ownership in its information and communication sector effective August 1.

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YouTube to ban 'hateful,' 'supremacist' videos

The announcement by the Google-owned video-sharing platform was the latest of a series of industry moves to filter out hateful and violent content.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2HX6ywr

No compromise on quality of service, Huawei tells customers

Huawei, recently reassured consumers that they would not be victims of this global tussle and will continue to receive gadgets and software updates in a timely manner.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2wD1gA3

Wipro to acquire US-based ITI for USD 45 million

International TechneGroup Incorporated (ITI) provides Computer Aided Design and Product Lifecycle Management interoperability software services.

from Tech-Economic Times http://bit.ly/2Xo5aZ8