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Snowflake has officially opened its new office at The Square, Vittal Mallya Road in Bengaluru, marking a major milestone in its India journey. Following its recent expansion in Mumbai, the company is strengthening its footprint in one of the country’s biggest tech hubs. With the new office, Snowflake aims to create a vibrant hub for innovation, collaboration, and customer impact, while bringing together talented teams and data professionals to shape the future of data and AI in India and beyond. Vijayant Rai | Sridhar Ramaswamy

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"Query understanding goes beyond keywords. It's about context, past shopping behavior intent and more." Swapnasarit Sahu, Sr. Director of Data Sciences, and Saheli Saha, Sr. Product Manager at Target in India, took us behind the scenes of “Rearchitecting AI-first search”, at Target Multiplai 2025. Search lies at the heart of digital shopping and modern search is no longer about just matching keywords. It’s about truly understanding guest intent, context, and behavior. Sarit and Saheli shared how Target is transforming the search experience from ground up reimagining query understanding, relevance, ranking, and personalization using a blend of vector search and inverted index retrieval techniques. By combining deep data science and thoughtful product design, they demonstrated how AI-first thinking is turning every search box into a smarter, more intuitive window of discovery guiding choices, recommending with purpose, and personalizing at scale. . #TargetMultiplai2025 #AgenticAI #TargetinIndia

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Fractal Analytics, the Mumbai and New York-based AI–driven analytics company, has filed a draft red herring prospectus (DRHP) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) for a Rs 4,900 crore (about $590 million) initial public offering (IPO), in what would be its second bid to go public. The offering will comprise a fresh issue of shares worth up to Rs 1,279.3 crore and an offer for sale of up to Rs 3,620.7 crore. Private equity backers Apax Partners and TPG will account for the bulk of the sale, offloading shares worth Rs 1,462.6 crore and Rs 1,999.6 crore, respectively, through their affiliates. Read the full story here:👇 https://lnkd.in/dTHGnym2 #analytics #drhp #sebi #funding #mumbai #company #startup #indianstartupnews

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"Ethical AI isn’t a destination – it’s a discipline." As AI systems become increasingly embedded in more decision-making processes, governance shifts from a compliance requirement to a strategic advantage. In a recent interview with CMR, Ashish Heda (Data Science Technology Partner at Tiger Analytics) shares his perspectives on the evolving practice of Ethical AI, diving into: ⬩ Mitigating bias across the AI lifecycle ⬩ Balancing performance and explainability in regulated industries ⬩ The need for robust data privacy frameworks ⬩ Cultural shifts for responsible AI adoption ⬩ Emerging technologies like LLMOps, AgentOps, and AIOps For leaders at the intersection of AI, governance, and impact, the interview offers practical insights on what’s next for intelligent systems and how to get there responsibly. Read the full article: https://lnkd.in/gcNeP4fc #EthicalAI #AIGovernance #ResponsibleAI #BiasInAI #DataPrivacy #TigerAnalytics #LLMOps #AgentOps #EnterpriseAI

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Last week, Srikanth represented Fractal as a panelist at the India Today Mumbai Conclave 2025, in a high-impact discussion on “𝙏𝙝𝙚 𝘼𝙄 𝙍𝙚𝙫𝙤𝙡𝙪𝙩𝙞𝙤𝙣: 𝙋𝙞𝙫𝙤𝙩 𝙤𝙧 𝙋𝙚𝙧𝙞𝙨𝙝.” The panel, moderated by Siddharth Zarabi, also featured industry leaders R. Chandrashekhar and Deep Mukherjee, exploring how AI is reshaping technology, workplaces, and the future of careers. Srikanth spotlighted India’s remarkable progress in building both physical and digital infrastructure, and emphasized the next frontier: embedding an 𝐢𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐥𝐥𝐢𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐜𝐞 𝐥𝐚𝐲𝐞𝐫 to solve society’s most pressing challenges at scale. As a 𝐤𝐞𝐲 𝐩𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫 𝐢𝐧 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐚 𝐀𝐈 𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐨𝐧, Fractal helps identify real public needs, unlock actionable insights, and deliver AI-powered solutions that create a 𝐦𝐞𝐚𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠𝐟𝐮𝐥 𝐢𝐦𝐩𝐚𝐜𝐭. This moment is not just about technology; it’s about shaping India’s future growth through applied intelligence. To watch the full discussion, click here: https://lnkd.in/deUWPSeB

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Kamalkanth Tummala on his appointment as Vice President and Country Manager for Databricks India.! Kamal brings a strong track record in enterprise technology, having led teams at Salesforce and Mindtree. His experience in go-to-market strategy and building high-impact teams will play a key role as Databricks ramps up its $250 million investment to accelerate AI and data innovation in India. Databricks is already helping major Indian companies like Freshworks, Swiggy, HDFC Bank, TVS Motor Company, and CommerceIQ unlock the power of data and AI. With Kamal at the helm, the company is aiming to deepen partnerships and scale faster in one of its fastest-growing markets. “In a fast-changing market like India, data and AI are reshaping how businesses operate. I’m excited to help Indian enterprises stay ahead by using Databricks to build long-term competitive advantage,” said Kamal. Ed Lenta, SVP & GM, Asia Pacific & Japan at Databricks, added, “We’re thrilled to have Kamal join our leadership team. His experience and insight will be key to growing our presence in India and supporting more organizations on their data and AI journeys.” This move signals a big moment for Databricks’ expansion in India and the broader rise of AI-driven enterprise transformation. #KamalkanthTummala #DatabricksIndia #AIIndia #EnterpriseData #DataTransformation #CountryManager #AILeadership #GoToMarketStrategy #LeadershipUpdate #AIandData #IndiaTechLeadership #CareerMove #EnterpriseAI #DigitalTransformation #InnovationLeadership #ScalingAI  #Workforce #Announcement #AnnouncementNews #Businesssuccesselites #Appointment #AppointmentNews #Leadership #𝗟𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗲𝗿𝘀𝗵𝗶𝗽𝗨𝗽𝗱𝗮𝘁𝗲 #Advisory #NewBeginnings #AI #AsiaPacific

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A quiet force is reshaping India’s enterprise landscape. Not flashy chatbots or robotic hype, but the rigor of computation, elegant architecture, and foresight in system design. Srinath Nadkarni, Executive Vice President of Data & AI at Indium, shares insights with Voice & Data (Aug 2025 edition) on how GPU clusters, edge servers, and hybrid clouds are the unsung workhorses powering real, scalable AI impact across industries. Read more: https://lnkd.in/gyhA9hh9 #AI #Digitalengineering #Indium #Maketechnologywork

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In an increasingly experience driven economy, AI is enabling enterprises to deliver products and solutions that feel intuitive and personal.    Continuing our chat with Rachita Atal, EVP and Head of Digital Product Engineering at Marlabs, she unpacks the business problems that organizations are looking to overcome with smarter digital engineering. With markets more competitive than ever before, she emphasizes how AI stands as the differentiator in delivering market-tuned products. How are businesses embracing this shift today? Watch the full video as Rachita explains.   #AI #techtrends #digitalproductengineering #innovation #marlabs 

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At AIT Global India, our deep-rooted expertise in data analytics has empowered clients to unlock the full potential of platforms like Palantir Foundry, Tableau, and Power BI. Our team helped a leading manufacturing client transition from legacy systems to a scalable, cloud-based analytical environment—enhancing data accuracy, reducing decision-making time, and streamlining critical workflows. Discover how we’re helping businesses make data-driven decisions faster and smarter: https://lnkd.in/dwP5-NJA #AITGlobal #DataAnalytics #PalantirFoundry #CaseStudy #CloudMigration #ManufacturingInnovation #DigitalTransformation #BusinessIntelligence #AnalyticsLeadership

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