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Yahoo
16 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Home Depot elevates CIO from within as AI adoption plans progress
This story was originally published on CIO Dive. To receive daily news and insights, subscribe to our free daily CIO Dive newsletter. The Home Depot tapped Angie Brown to lead technology strategy, infrastructure, cybersecurity and software development Thursday. Brown was appointed as EVP and CIO after 27 years with the home improvement retailer, the company said. Brown previously worked across virtually every aspect of the company's IT operations, most recently managing technology for merchandising, customer experience, marketing, reliability engineering and supply chain functions as SVP of IT. 'Her strategic vision and deep expertise have been instrumental in transforming Home Depot's interconnected experience, making home improvement more modern, more seamless and more convenient," Chair, President and CEO Ted Decker said in the announcement. The appointment marks the departure of Fahim Siddiqui, who was elevated from SVP of IT to EVP and CIO shortly after Decker began his tenure as CEO in 2022. 'Fahim has been instrumental in improving our infrastructure across our stores, supply chain facilities and support centers,' Decker said. "His leadership has been impactful in modernizing our technology foundation.' Brown's ascent coincides with a wave of tech-driven transformation across the retail industry, as top businesses deploy generative AI capabilities to enhance customer facing applications and assist employees. Home Depot was quick to see the technology's potential. The company leveraged machine learning and computer vision to build an in-store app called Sidekick that helps associates prioritize tasks, manage inventory and improve productivity after Siddiqui assumed the CIO role and his predecessor Matt Carey became EVP of customer experience. Carey retired last year and was succeeded by Jordan Broggi as EVP of customer experience and president of online. Cloud helped build a foundation for Home Depot's AI adoption. The company migrated its website to Google Cloud and then expanded the hyperscaler partnership last year to leverage Vertex AI model training and analytics capabilities. By mid-2024, Home Depot was piloting more than 175 machine learning and generative AI use cases, Siddiqui said during last year's MIT Sloan CIO Symposium. The company rolled out information-gathering generative AI tools for its staff earlier this year, company executives said during a recent earnings call. While Home Depot was quick to explore the potential of generative AI tools, the company was also wary of the inherent risks. Drawing on the company's experience in the cloud, Siddiqui advocated for a strong security posture around AI adoption, pointing to attack vectors opened by the technology in the absence of strong governance. The company suffered a major data breach in 2014 that led to a multimillion-dollar customer settlement and was the victim of a third-party vendor error that exposed employee data last year. Home Depot declined to provide details on the reason for Siddiqui's departure or his future plans in an email. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Pink Villa
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Pink Villa
Alia Bhatt's all-black bridesmaid look is equal parts HOT and elegant at her best friend's wedding in Spain
Alia Bhatt's streak of head-turning fashion moments continues strong even after Cannes 2025, as the diva stuns at her BFF's wedding in Spain. After serving style notes with a bandhani lehenga and a jacket-over-bralette look for her friend's dreamy celebrations, Bhatt worked her magic again in a glamorous black gown. Posing under the sunlight and radiating charm, her bejeweled look was every inch ravishing. We got a glimpse of Alia Bhatt in her bridesmaid avatar, and it's stunning. Aligning with the bridesmaids' black dress theme, Bhatt wore a gorgeous gown that cemented her IT girl status. The tailoring of the dress showcased sartorial finesse. The strapless gown featured a sweetheart, plunging neckline, giving her a sultry and fabulous edge. The body-hugging silhouette cinched at the Jigra actress's waist, beautifully highlighting her hourglass frame. The straight-line silhouette draped Bhatt's figure gracefully, ending in a floor-grazing hemline. The all-black dress exuded understated elegance, while its bejeweled canvas kept the allure intact. The fully embellished gown added texture and amped up the glam quotient effortlessly. Staying true to the minimalist charm of her bridesmaid look, the Brahmastra actress skipped heavy accessories, opting only for a pair of earrings. The black floral studs, featuring a central sparkly stone, elevated Bhatt's sway with subtle sophistication. The choice to forgo a neckpiece perfectly complemented the look, allowing her gown to shine while maintaining grace and elegance without going over the top. Sticking to her clean girl aesthetic, the fashionista opted for minimal makeup that highlighted her flawless skin. She styled her hair in a sleek, center-parted updo, tucking it into a neat low bun. Carrying a white umbrella, the Rocky Aur Rani Kii Prem Kahaani actress looked almost like a delicate Japanese doll in her all-black ensemble. With her undeniable charm and effortless elegance, the diva delivered yet another dose of stunning fashion inspiration.
Entrepreneur
a day ago
- Business
- Entrepreneur
India Set to Launch Its First Homegrown Semiconductor Chip This Year: Ashwini Vaishnaw
The minister emphasized the strategic choice to target the 28–90 nm segment—chips commonly used in automotive, telecom, and industrial applications—which represents 60 per cent of the global market volume You're reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Union Minister for Electronics and IT Ashwini Vaishnaw announced that the country's first indigenous semiconductor chip, built within the 28 to 90 nanometre range, will be launched before the end of the year. The declaration was made during the Confederation of Indian Industry's (CII) Annual Business Summit. "Today, six fabrication units are under construction. The rollout of the first Made in India chip is expected this year," Vaishnaw said. "We initiated this journey in 2022, and the progress has been steady." The minister emphasized the strategic choice to target the 28–90 nm segment—chips commonly used in automotive, telecom, and industrial applications—which represents 60 per cent of the global market volume. "There are many people who criticised us for vying [for] semiconductor manufacturing. We targeted a particular segment, which has 60 per cent of market volume, using a targeted approach," he said. Vaishnaw also pushed for a more balanced economic model that gives equal weight to manufacturing and services. "A lot of big economists want us to focus on services. Manufacturing and services are both equally important for next-level growth," he noted. "We should increase our work wherever we get opportunity. We should have our own IP, product, design and standards." Turning to the transformative impact of Artificial Intelligence, Vaishnaw compared its current momentum to the revolutionary effect of the internet. "What internet did for the world, similar phenomenon would be brought forth from AI. We should be prepared for that change regardless of industry and sector," he said. He underscored the importance of culturally rooted AI systems, adding, "We need to have AI models that are trained on Indian culture, nuances, languages, social norms. One of the first such models is being developed by Sarvam." Beyond technology, Vaishnaw, who also oversees the Railways portfolio, pointed to major achievements in freight logistics. "We have become the second largest cargo-carrying railway in the world. 1,612 million tonnes of cargo [were] carried, overtaking the US and Russia," he revealed. Passenger services are also advancing steadily. "Our passenger carrying capacity has increased substantially. We have reached a level where dreams are being fulfilled and goals are being achieved," he said, calling on more industries to partner with the railways. Highlighting the role of innovation, he concluded, "Our experiment of bringing startups into [the] railway sector was very successful. We are now bringing a new policy where we can test a new innovative idea and then scale it up based on the results."
New Indian Express
2 days ago
- Politics
- New Indian Express
Delhi High Court seeks L-G, MeitY reply on police powers
NEW DELHI: The Delhi High Court on Wednesday sought responses from the Lieutenant Governor's Office and the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) on a plea challenging a notification empowering Delhi Police to order online content removal. The petition, filed by the Software Freedom Law Centre ( contests the notification designating Delhi Police as the Nodal Agency under the IT (Intermediary Guidelines and Digital Media Ethics Code) Rules, 2021, allowing them to issue takedown notices under the IT Act. The matter is scheduled for hearing on September 17. The SFLC argues that only the Central Government has blocking powers under Section 69A of the IT Act and related rules. Granting these powers to the police is 'ultra vires' and oversteps statutory limits. The plea raises concerns over unchecked censorship and violation of fundamental rights, citing Shreya Singhal and Madhyamam Broadcasting rulings.
Forbes
3 days ago
- Business
- Forbes
9 Fully Remote Jobs Hiring Now That Pay Up To $249,000 In 2025
The most popular remote jobs right now are in tech, finance, and healthcare Finding a fully remote job is becoming a real challenge in 2025. More companies are adopting a hybrid stance or opting for some form of in-person flexibility. The year kicked off with federal workers being mandated to work fully from the office, while workers at companies like Amazon and Dell saw a full-on five-days-a-week commute to work. As a job-seeker, it can be disheartening especially if your circumstances do not permit you to work from the office at all, making remote work not just a nice-to-have, but an actual necessity. Thankfully, recent research from FlexJobs confirms that there are three industries which have witnessed a strong hiring surge in fully remote jobs--yes, that literally means work from home in every sense of the word. These industries were identified through analyzing 60 career categories and more than 60,000 employers in the FlexJobs database, from January to April 2025. Quick observation: Most of the roles listed pay in the region of $80,000 and up, and one of them pays as much as $249,000 annually. The two lowest-paying roles cited below are therapist and accountant. But there's even more good news. FlexJobs research reveals that computer and IT remote jobs maintained the same hiring pace as before, with no signs of slowing down, as it continues to 'show some of the highest shares of fully remote work opportunities. Additionally, remote finance and healthcare job listings grew by 13% and 10%, respectively, while fully remote job opportunities grew by 10%' their findings, shared via email, states. To help increase your chances of success, here are some tips when applying for each of these remote-friendly industries: For tech-related work-from-home roles, be sure to highlight your 'soft' skills, also known as power skills or human skills, because they're just as essential to your career and job search success as are technical or hard skills. Highlight competencies such as asynchronous communication skills, your ability to translate complex concepts and relay ideas and progress to non-technical stakeholders, and critical thinking and problem-solving skills. Also remember to show what you're capable of, not just tell. Your resume can only display so much of your wealth of expertise, so you need to use digital platforms to bring your resume to life. You do this through creating an online portfolio of apps developed and regularly posting updates sharing your knowledge, thought leadership, and step-by-step guides (which you can even make money from) on platforms like LinkedIn and YouTube. If applying for a remote position withing the financial industry, be sure to highlight your experience providing virtual advice or collaborating with teams while working remotely. Also be sure to point out any training, experience, and recent certifications you have with finance and accounting tools and software, including proficiency level or how many years you've acquired working knowledge. Also don't forget to quantify your wins and include metrics that show off just how exceptional of a candidate you are. One of the biggest boosts to remote work within the medical sector is the rise in popularity of telehealth technology. 'This trend is largely driven by technological advancements, particularly in telehealth, which has enabled healthcare organizations to scale remote service offerings like never before," says John Mullinix, director of growth marketing at Ladders (a job board for high-paying roles over $100,000). 'Mental health, primary care, and even some nurse practitioner roles have seen significant remote expansion, making high-paying medical jobs more accessible outside traditional clinical settings,' he commented. So when you're looking for remote jobs within healthcare, be sure that you emphasize your experience and hands-on knowledge of using HIPAA-compliant platforms, and any extra relevant training you may have undertaken to boost your resume, such as the Certificate in Telehealth Practice from the Massachusetts College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (this course is so popular that there is currently a waiting list to join). If you know where to look and can tangibly speak directly to their business needs, you'll find it much easier to secure remote work. Companies are hiring right now, predominantly in tech, finance, and healthcare. These are the most popular industries for work-from-home opportunities currently, and that means you might need to consider shifting your job search strategy and making a slight career rebranding, or even a career pivot if remote work is very high of a priority to you. To stand out when applying for remote jobs, focus on your digital presence, upskilling, and ... More competency with remote collaboration Go ahead and update your resume, refresh your digital presence, and start showing up in a way that aligns you for remote jobs and positions you as a digitally-savvy candidate.
