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The Ultimate Guide to Manufacturing

A curated Indian edition of TechDay news, analysis, interviews, reviews, job moves, and related resources for Manufacturing.

What to know about Manufacturing

IT in Manufacturing explores the dynamic integration of information technology within the manufacturing sector, spotlighting innovations that enhance efficiency, productivity, and sustainability. Readers can delve into topics like cloud-based ERP systems, Internet of Things (IoT) applications, artificial intelligence, and automation trends that are reshaping factory operations and supply chains.

This tag brings together stories about technological advancements such as 3D printing breakthroughs, digital twins, and cybersecurity challenges specific to manufacturing environments. Engaging with these stories provides valuable insights into how manufacturers worldwide are navigating digital transformation, adopting smart factory solutions, and addressing emerging risks to stay competitive in a rapidly evolving industry.

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Recent Manufacturing News

Anthropic names Irina Ghose to lead India expansion
Job moves

Anthropic names Irina Ghose to lead India expansion

Anthropic hires former Microsoft India boss Irina Ghose as India MD to spearhead its Bengaluru office launch and wider AI expansion.

Mon, 19th Jan 2026

NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India
Job moves

NetApp appoints Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to lead India

NetApp names Premalakshmi Ramakrishnan to head India and SAARC, targeting accelerating demand for AI-ready data infrastructure.

Tue, 6th Jan 2026

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services
Data Analytics

DXC launches engineering unit to boost AI-led services

The move aims to speed up software-defined operations for banks, carmakers and manufacturers as AI takes a bigger role in engineering.

Last week

Argon & Co rebrands Bevington in Asia-Pacific push
Digital Transformation

Argon & Co rebrands Bevington in Asia-Pacific push

Clients seeking one adviser from planning to delivery now get Bevington Group folded into Argon & Co's wider Asia-Pacific consulting network.

Last week

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards
Productivity

OutSystems honours AI leaders in 2026 innovation awards

Customers are already saving time and millions as the awards spotlight AI tools moved into day-to-day operations across logistics, banking and public services.

Last week

Amazon Business targets procurement teams with new campaign
Productivity

Amazon Business targets procurement teams with new campaign

The campaign spotlights risk controls and compliance tools as large organisations face tighter scrutiny of procurement spending.

This month

Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab
IT Industry

Coupa launches spend index with MIT Data Science Lab

Actual procurement data now points to a broad April slowdown, with all five tracked sectors posting month-on-month spend declines.

This month

Industrial consortium unveils nuclear scenarios whitepaper
Supply Chain

Industrial consortium unveils nuclear scenarios whitepaper

Advanced nuclear could help heavy industry cut emissions, as a new whitepaper maps demand for steady heat and power at remote sites.

This month

Propel sees MCP & AI governance as 2026 manufacturing trends
Digital Transformation

Propel sees MCP & AI governance as 2026 manufacturing trends

Growing pressure to prove AI decisions is pushing manufacturers towards tighter governance, connected data and MCP-based integration by 2026.

This month

Alation launches central governance for semantic models
Data Analytics

Alation launches central governance for semantic models

The new feature is meant to curb conflicting AI and analytics outputs by keeping business terms and metrics in one governed layer across platforms.

This month

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI
Digital Transformation

Siemens launches Intelligence Centre X for industrial AI

The new software aims to move industrial AI beyond pilots by tying together data, workflows and governance for faster operational decisions.

This month

TeamViewer adds Microsoft AI video boost to Assist AR
Productivity

TeamViewer adds Microsoft AI video boost to Assist AR

Remote technicians in patchy network areas should see clearer feeds as Microsoft's video sharpening tool cuts downtime and site visits.

This month

Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push
Data Analytics

Sanofi taps Snowflake for AI drug development push

Field sales teams will get AI-generated call plans in seconds as Sanofi expands Snowflake use across research, procurement and operations.

This month

Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex
Robotics

Intel unveils Xeon 6+ & widens AI push at Computex

Rising AI inference demand is reshaping server and device design, prompting Intel to push new processors, edge systems and rackscale infrastructure.

This month

Tata Technologies wins SAP Sell authorisation in US, India
Digital Transformation

Tata Technologies wins SAP Sell authorisation in US, India

The move gives Tata Technologies a bigger role in SAP roll-outs, letting it sell software and lead projects for manufacturers in two key markets.

This month

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Mergers and Acquisitions

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Customers gain broader visibility over unmanaged devices as Dragos adds Phosphorus software to its OT security platform.

This month

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach
Network Infrastructure

Dragos acquires Phosphorus to widen OT security reach

Critical infrastructure operators could gain broader visibility as Dragos adds Phosphorus tools for managing exposed connected devices across OT networks.

This month

Zero Networks OT customer base rises 80% amid demand
IT Department

Zero Networks OT customer base rises 80% amid demand

Industrial operators are turning to tighter network controls to curb cyberattacks, with OT now featuring in 26% of Zero Networks deals.

This month

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide
Taxation

EY and Microsoft launch US$1bn global AI program worldwide

The five-year plan aims to move clients beyond pilot projects and into enterprise-wide AI use, targeting measurable returns across core functions.

Last month

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models
Productivity

TCS teams up with Mistral for enterprise AI models

Regulated industries will get custom models with tighter data control as TCS opens Mistral Forge access to enterprise clients worldwide.

Last month

Job Moves