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India.com
3 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella finally breaks silence on sacking 6000 employees, says they were not fired....
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella- File image Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella on recent layoffs: In a massive statement after Microsoft laid off 6,000 jobs, CEO Satya Nadella has clarified that the recent layoffs were not linked to employee performance, but the actual reason behind the layoffs was organizational restructuring. Here are all the details you need to know about the recent statement of Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella. CEO Satya Nadella stated that the layoffs were done with a clear focus on accelerating the company's Artificial Intelligence (AI)-first strategy. The CEO emphasized that Microsoft's vision is now centered on AI transformation. Reports have it that Microsoft's plan includes reallocating resources and talent to areas aligned with emerging business priorities. Microsoft aims to boost AI innovation in India In another significant development for Microsoft, Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, India's leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider recently partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software development companies to leapfrog AI innovation, a report by IANS news agency said. Microsoft said it would bring its AzureAI services to Shakti Cloud, Yotta's AI cloud platform, to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations across India. 'Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale. Microsoft is honoured to play its part in helping the country realise its AI ambitions through innovation that reflect India's unique needs and priorities,' said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia. In January this year, Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaboration with IndiaAI, a division of Digital India Corporation, to advance AI and emerging technologies in the country, and established AI Centre of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs to foster inclusive growth. (With inputs from agencies)
Entrepreneur
6 days ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
Microsoft and Yotta Partner to Drive AI Innovation in India
At the heart of the collaboration lies a unique synergy: Microsoft's trusted AI tools, including Azure AI's large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and developer services, will now operate atop Yotta's high-performance GPU infrastructure You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Tech giants, Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, have joined forces to advance AI adoption across critical sectors in the country. The partnership will integrate Microsoft's Azure AI services with Yotta's Shakti Cloud platform, bringing enterprise-grade AI capabilities to Indian developers, startups, public institutions, and businesses — all within a sovereign cloud infrastructure, as per a press release. At the heart of the collaboration lies a unique synergy: Microsoft's trusted AI tools, including Azure AI's large language models (LLMs), small language models (SLMs), and developer services, will now operate atop Yotta's high-performance GPU infrastructure. This integration promises high-speed AI model training and real-time inferencing tailored to India's needs in agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, retail, and media. The move also aligns with the national push under the IndiaAI Mission, which, as of May 2025, has attracted over 500 proposals to build indigenous AI models. Microsoft and Yotta plan to work closely with government agencies, research institutions, IITs, and startups to foster innovation rooted in India's Digital Public Infrastructure. "This partnership is a key step forward towards India's AI self-reliance and digital transformation," said Sunil Gupta, co-founder, CEO & managing director of Yotta Data Services. "The combined strength of Microsoft's services backed by Yotta's infrastructure gives access to some of the best capabilities to support AI development in the country. It will make cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible for Indian enterprises of all sizes and give a huge boost to driving the nation's AI ambitions." Yotta's Shakti Cloud, now integrated with Azure AI Foundry, will offer customers access to an expansive catalogue of foundational models and a full suite of AI tools. These include built-in safety features, content filters, groundedness detection, and copyright protection mechanisms — essential safeguards for responsible AI development. By keeping AI services hosted within Indian borders, the platform ensures data sovereignty without compromising performance or scalability. "Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale," said Puneet Chandok, president of Microsoft India and South Asia. "Microsoft is honored to play its part in helping the country realize its AI ambitions through innovation that reflects India's unique needs and priorities. India is already among the top global markets on AI adoption and return on investment. Together with Yotta, we will continue to help India become an AI-first nation, securely and responsibly." The partnership builds on Microsoft's ongoing investments in India's AI infrastructure. Earlier this year, chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a strategic collaboration with IndiaAI — a division of Digital India Corporation — to establish AI Centres of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs. This initiative aims to enhance innovation and inclusive growth through responsible AI.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Microsoft, Yotta join hands to drive AI innovation in India
Microsoft and Yotta Data Services on Wednesday announced they have partnered to drive Artificial Intelligence (AI) adoption in India. Under this, Microsoft will bring its Azure AI services to Shakti Cloud, which is Yotta's AI cloud platform , to offer advanced capabilities to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations across India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta — which is a sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider — to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software development companies to drive AI innovation. The IndiaAI Mission, an initiative by the ministry of electronics and information technology (MeitY), aims to build a comprehensive ecosystem that fosters AI innovation in India , the release noted. by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Moose Approaches Girl At Bus Stop In Tarlac - Watch What Happens Happy in Shape Undo "The partnership brings the dual advantage of the advanced AI models, apps, agents, and AI development environment from Azure AI and; a sovereign, economical, globally benchmarked AI compute platform, enabling fast AI model training and real-time inferencing, from Yotta to critical sectors like agriculture, healthcare, education, finance, manufacturing, retail, and media," according to the release. Microsoft-Yotta partnership also helps support the IndiaAI Mission by enhancing local AI capabilities, fostering innovation, and strengthening AI infrastructure. Live Events Discover the stories of your interest Blockchain 5 Stories Cyber-safety 7 Stories Fintech 9 Stories E-comm 9 Stories ML 8 Stories Edtech 6 Stories "As of May 2025, IndiaAI Mission has received over 500 proposals for developing indigenous AI models. Together, Microsoft and Yotta will work closely with government entities, research institutions, IITs, and startups to foster homegrown innovation and accelerate the development of indigenous AI models aligned with India's Digital Public Infrastructure," the release added.
Time of India
7 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Microsoft joins India's Yotta Data Services to boost AI innovation in country
New Delhi: Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, India's leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider, on Wednesday partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software development companies to leapfrog AI innovation. Microsoft said it would bring its AzureAI services to Shakti Cloud, Yotta's AI cloud platform, to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations across India. "Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale. Microsoft is honoured to play its part in helping the country realise its AI ambitions through innovation that reflect India's unique needs and priorities," said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia. India is already among the top global markets on AI adoption and return on investment. Together with Yotta, we will continue to help India become an AI-first nation, securely and responsibly, he added. As of May, IndiaAI Mission has received over 500 proposals for developing indigenous AI models. Shakti Cloud customers will benefit from a rich ecosystem and vast catalogue of foundational LLMs and SLMs available on Azure AI Foundry to develop, deploy and scale at the speed of AI. Built-in safety tools, content filters, groundedness detection, and copyright protection will empower organisations to build and scale AI responsibly. As a global provider of software, infrastructure, and cloud services, Microsoft runs on trust and enables trustworthy AI by prioritising security, privacy, and safety. "This partnership is a key step forward towards India's AI self-reliance and digital transformation, and we are excited to be able to support Indian enterprises in their journey towards AI excellence with a full gamut of offerings," said Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Yotta Data Services. The combined strength of Microsoft's services backed by Yotta's infrastructure gives access to some of the best capabilities to support AI development in the country. "It will make cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible for Indian enterprises of all sizes and give a huge boost to driving the nation's AI ambitions," Gupta noted. In January this year, Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaboration with IndiaAI, a division of Digital India Corporation, to advance AI and emerging technologies in the country, and established AI Centre of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs to foster inclusive growth.
India.com
7 days ago
- Business
- India.com
Microsoft Joins India's Yotta Data Services To Boost AI Innovation In Country
New Delhi: Microsoft and Yotta Data Services, India's leading sovereign cloud infrastructure and platform services provider, on Wednesday partnered to accelerate artificial intelligence (AI) adoption in India. The partnership enables Microsoft and Yotta to engage with IndiaAI Mission participants, government agencies, IITs, startups, enterprises, and software development companies to leapfrog AI innovation. Microsoft said it would bring its AzureAI services to Shakti Cloud, Yotta's AI cloud platform, to offer cutting-edge AI capabilities to developers, startups, enterprises, and public sector organisations across India. 'Our partnership with Yotta to power Shakti Cloud will help unlock AI innovation at scale. Microsoft is honoured to play its part in helping the country realise its AI ambitions through innovation that reflect India's unique needs and priorities,' said Puneet Chandok, President, Microsoft India and South Asia. India is already among the top global markets on AI adoption and return on investment. Together with Yotta, we will continue to help India become an AI-first nation, securely and responsibly, he added. As of May, IndiaAI Mission has received over 500 proposals for developing indigenous AI models. Shakti Cloud customers will benefit from a rich ecosystem and vast catalogue of foundational LLMs and SLMs available on Azure AI Foundry to develop, deploy and scale at the speed of AI. Built-in safety tools, content filters, groundedness detection, and copyright protection will empower organisations to build and scale AI responsibly. As a global provider of software, infrastructure, and cloud services, Microsoft runs on trust and enables trustworthy AI by prioritising security, privacy, and safety. 'This partnership is a key step forward towards India's AI self-reliance and digital transformation, and we are excited to be able to support Indian enterprises in their journey towards AI excellence with a full gamut of offerings,' said Sunil Gupta, Co-founder, CEO and Managing Director, Yotta Data Services. The combined strength of Microsoft's services backed by Yotta's infrastructure gives access to some of the best capabilities to support AI development in the country. 'It will make cutting-edge AI capabilities accessible for Indian enterprises of all sizes and give a huge boost to driving the nation's AI ambitions,' Gupta noted. In January this year, Microsoft chairman and CEO Satya Nadella announced a collaboration with IndiaAI, a division of Digital India Corporation, to advance AI and emerging technologies in the country, and established AI Centre of Excellence and AI Productivity Labs to foster inclusive growth.
