Category: Technology

ATLANTA, June 19: ASHRAE joins organizations, governments and industry partners around the globe in recognizing World Refrigeration Day (WRD 2026) on June 26. This year’s theme, “Cool Intelligence,” showcases the innovation, expertise and advanced technologies that are transforming refrigeration, air conditioning and heat pump systems to operate more efficiently, sustainably and intelligently.

World Refrigeration Day is an international awareness campaign that raises the profile of the refrigeration, air-conditioning and heat-pump industry and highlights the essential role cooling technologies play in supporting health, food security, economic development and quality of life worldwide.

The 2026 theme recognizes that “intelligence” in cooling extends beyond technology alone. From artificial intelligence and advanced controls to data-driven system optimization and the expertise of engineers, technicians and operators, intelligent cooling solutions are helping address some of today’s most pressing energy, environmental and resilience challenges.

“Intelligence in cooling goes beyond algorithms and automation, it is about applying knowledge, innovation and technology to create healthier, more sustainable environments,” said 2025–26 ASHRAE President Bill McQuade, P.E., CDP, Fellow ASHRAE, LEED AP. “This year’s World Refrigeration Day theme highlights how AI, digitalization and human expertise are working together to create smarter, more sustainable cooling solutions. ASHRAE is proud to support the professionals and technologies that are advancing the future of refrigeration around the world.”

To mark World Refrigeration Day, ASHRAE is encouraging industry professionals to explore the latest refrigeration guidance and technical resources, including the 2026 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration (I-P) and 2026 ASHRAE Handbook—Refrigeration (SI), now available for preorder.

ASHRAE also continues to support global refrigeration education and capacity-building efforts through the ASHRAE-UNEP Portal, which provides access to technical resources, training materials and guidance designed to help industry professionals advance sustainable cooling practices worldwide.

As part of its ongoing commitment to industry advancement, ASHRAE will spotlight emerging refrigeration technologies during the 2026 Annual Conference, June 27– July 1 in Austin, Texas.

Enhanced integration delivers seamless, driverless printing for Terminal Server environments, with a path to cloud printing through ezeep by ThinPrint for DaaS environments

PHOENIX , June 19: 10ZiG® Technology, a leading provider of thin and zero client hardware and software solutions for VDI, DaaS, and web app environments, today announced an expanded partnership with ThinPrint to further integrate the ThinPrint Engine Client into the 10ZiG Linux-based operating system portfolio for Terminal Server and centralized desktop environments. The collaboration enhances printing simplicity, security, and flexibility for organizations deploying modern digital workspaces powered by Microsoft Remote Desktop Services (RDS), Citrix Virtual Apps, and Omnissa Horizon VDI and hybrid infrastructure to name a few.

The expanded partnership builds on the integration of ThinPrint technology within 10ZiG operating systems, now extending deeper support for the ThinPrint Engine Client architecture and core ThinPrint platform. The combined solution is designed to simplify printing in Terminal Server environments by enabling secure, driverless printing directly from 10ZiG Linux-based thin clients without the need for complex print server infrastructure or manual driver management.

“As organizations continue shifting toward modern desktop infrastructure and hybrid work models, printing must evolve to be just as seamless as the rest of the digital workspace,” said Tom Dodds, Global Strategic Alliances Manager, 10ZiG Technology. “By expanding our partnership with ThinPrint and enhancing integration within 10ZiG Linux OS, we’re delivering a modern printing experience that removes complexity for IT teams while improving usability and security for end users.”

Modern Printing Built on ThinPrint Engine Client Technology

The ThinPrint Engine Client delivers secure, compressed and driverless printing by intelligently compressing and optimizing print jobs directly at the endpoint, eliminating the need for local printer drivers and print servers while also reducing bandwidth consumption. This approach allows users to print seamlessly from Terminal Server sessions, published applications and virtual desktops while maintaining high performance and reliability. By minimizing infrastructure dependencies and streamlining print management, organizations can reduce administrative overhead while ensuring consistent printing experiences across distributed environments.

The integration within 10ZiG Linux OS brings a streamlined printing experience for customers running server-based computing platforms such as Microsoft RDS, Citrix Virtual Apps and Desktops, and Omnissa Horizon environments. The combined solution helps eliminate common printing challenges like driver conflicts, manual configuration, and inconsistent printer mapping that often burden IT teams.

“Our mission has always been to make printing as easy and accessible as possible across modern workspace environments,” said Scott Seddon, Global Technical Partnerships Manager, ThinPrint. “Expanding our collaboration with 10ZiG ensures organizations can deliver a secure, cloud-ready printing experience directly from 10ZiG Linux-based thin client endpoints while simplifying management for IT administrators.”

Extending Printing to the Cloud with ezeep by ThinPrint

In addition to supporting on-premises and hybrid Terminal Server environments, the partnership also provides organizations with a path to cloud-managed printing through ezeep by ThinPrint for DaaS and cloud PC deployments. As organizations increasingly adopt Azure Virtual Desktop, Windows 365, and other cloud-delivered desktop services, ezeep by ThinPrint enables centralized, serverless printing management without requiring VPNs, print servers, or complex infrastructure.

By combining 10ZiG thin clients with ezeep’s cloud-native printing platform, organizations can extend the same simplified, driverless printing experience to remote users and distributed cloud workspaces. This approach helps IT teams reduce management overhead while delivering secure, reliable printing across modern DaaS, SaaS and Web App environments.

The expanded partnership also supports deeper go-to-market collaboration and customer engagement around integrated use cases for modernized printing via ThinPrint technology while reinforcing ThinPrint’s role within the growing 10ZiG Ready partner ecosystem.

Mumbai, June 19: Indian equity markets witnessed sharp pressure in the technology space on Thursday, with the Nifty IT index falling over 6 per cent after global IT major Accenture’s revised guidance dampened investor sentiment across the sector.

The decline was driven by concerns over weakening demand outlook in global technology services, triggering a broad-based sell-off in Indian IT stocks. Market participants reacted negatively to the external cues, leading to heavy profit booking across major IT counters.

Analysts noted that Accenture’s guidance revision has raised caution regarding near-term revenue visibility for the sector, especially for companies with significant exposure to international markets. The development also sparked weakness in related technology and export-oriented stocks.

Despite the sharp correction in IT shares, broader market sentiment remained relatively stable, supported by strength in select defensive and financial stocks. However, IT remained the primary drag on benchmark indices during the session.

Experts believe that while short-term volatility may persist in the sector, long-term fundamentals remain supported by digital transformation trends, enterprise technology spending, and outsourcing demand. Investors are expected to track upcoming global earnings and management commentary for further clarity on sector recovery.

Market participants will continue to monitor global macroeconomic indicators, currency movement, and demand trends in key export markets, which are likely to influence near-term performance of the IT sector.

Half the depth, double the possibilities: At 60 per cent slimmer than comparable models in PPDS’ Philips Signage portfolio, the new, sleek and stylish Philips Signage 7000 Series opens exciting new installation opportunities to partners and customers, packaging 4K UHD visual performance and AI ready processing power with a slender and stylish presentation for almost any setting.

 

 

InfoComm 2026: Amsterdam, June 18: PPDS, the exclusive global provider of Philips Professional Displays and complementary solutions, is excited to announce the launch of its thinnest and lightest 4K UHD digital signage line to date, with the Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim display launching at InfoComm 2026.

 Making its official debut on Philips booth C9000 in Las Vegas, the dazzling and unmistakable Philips Signage 7000 Series signals the creation of an exciting new line within PPDS’ evolving digital signage portfolio, opening a wealth of exciting installation opportunities for 24/7 environments where proven quality, unparalleled performance, and visual aesthetics really matter.

 Fuelled and finessed using invaluable feedback from global partners and customers around the world – including those with past and current experience of using comparable competitor offerings – the landscape and portrait mountable UHD Philips Signage 7000 Series UltraSlim comes in a choice of size options, including 43”, 50”, 55” and 65”.

 Thinner, lighter, smarter

Built for versatility and flexibility, the Philips Signage 7000 Series will be available in warehouses from Q4 2026 to support a diverse range of verticals and environments – with retail, corporate, public venues, hospitality, and food and beverage among target markets.

 Designed with a depth of just 30mm for the 65” model and 28.5mm on all others, it is an incredible 60 per cent less deep than its closest Philips Signage counterpart – the Philips Signage 4050Q. The 43”, 50” and 55” models are 10 per cent lighter than their 4050Q size equivalents, and the 65” model weighs 20% less than its 4050Q comparison.

 Impossible to ignore, whether used to showcase the latest fashion styles in a retail store or to display mouthwatering menus in a bar or restaurant, all Philips Signage 7000 Series models bring 500 nits brightness inside an elegant 11.5mm even bezel design.

 Bart Wouters, International Product Manager at PPDS, commented: “The Philips Signage 7000 Series delivers brilliance and beauty for almost any environment, enhancing and opening new opportunities for an even wider audience. Essentially, it brings all the features you expect from our premium Philips Professional Displays, together with an all new, ultra slim design.”                                                                                                                                                       

Commenting from the show floor at InfoComm 2026, Andrea Barbuti, Global Product Management Lead EMEA at PPDS, added: “The new Philips Signage 7000 Series marks a new chapter in our signage display design, delivering visually spectacular performance and presentation across an unparalleled range of use cases. With the all new slimline design, together with reduced weight, the installation opportunities are limitless.”

 

 Beauty inside and out

Internally – mirroring other Android SoC models from PPDS – the Philips Signage 7000 Series comes with the out of the box features and functionalities that have become standard hallmarks of Philips Professional Displays, allowing each display to be tailored to meet the unique requirements of every customer.

 Running on a professional Android 16 SoC and with a TOPS 3.0 Neural Processing Unit ready for AI applications, the Philips Signage 7000 Series brings complete reliability and peace of mind to installations, with trusted connectivity and security built in. All while enabling customers to select and install their preferred native Android apps and software directly onto the display.

 Unlocking its full power and intelligence still further, the Philips Signage 7000 Series joins PPDS’ portfolio of displays that are compatible with the Philips Wave remote display management platform, putting users in complete control.

 Saving on costs, energy, and environmental impact via optimised settings, Philips Wave offers simplified installation and setup, monitoring and controlling displays, upgrading firmware, managing playlists, and setting power schedules. Challenges can be overcome quickly and efficiently with the ability to spot issues in real time or even to identify potential problems before they occur.

 Philips Wave users also have access to the Philips ProStore, eliminating any concerns around compatibility with selected partner software and applications used in – but not exclusively for – healthcare, corporate, retail, education, hospitality, and more.

 For additional peace of mind, the Philips Signage 7000 Series also features PPDS’ FailOver technology, automatically playing back up content on screen in the unlikely event of a primary media player failure, ensuring screens remain active when it matters.

 Connected, secure, sustainable

Ideal for presentation settings, such as in meeting rooms, corporate boardrooms and classrooms, the Philips Signage 7000 Series also comes with integrated Philips SmartBrowser app, which leverages HTML5 to enable managers to set URLs to play as a media source.

 Wireless screen sharing is available with optional Philips ScreenShare, while the Philips Signage 7000 Series also provides a full suite of connections, including HDMI, USB-C, RS232, LAN, USB, WiFi, and Bluetooth, to meet user preferences and promote the reuse of existing cables and equipment.

 Andrea Barbuti continued: “We are not the first manufacturer to launch a slimline digital signage offering, but as a company that prides itself on delivering reliable, versatile, and innovative solutions to market, we wanted to deliver better, rather than to try to win any races in bringing it to market.”

 Bart Wouters concluded: “We have bided our time and communicated carefully with customers to ensure we have shaped the Philips Signage 7000 Series around true market needs. We are thrilled with the results and, more importantly, so are our partners and customers, whose insight has played an integral role in its design and development.”

 To see the Philips Signage 7000 Series for yourself, visit Philips booth C9000 at InfoComm 2026.

New Delhi, June 18: The National Association of Software and Service Companies (Nasscom) has urged policymakers and industry stakeholders to adopt a more practical and implementation-driven approach to artificial intelligence governance, stressing that regulatory frameworks must translate into real-world outcomes rather than remain conceptual guidelines.

The industry body emphasized that as AI adoption accelerates across sectors such as healthcare, finance, manufacturing, and public services, governance structures must be designed to support innovation while ensuring responsible and ethical deployment of technology.

Nasscom highlighted the importance of creating flexible and adaptive policies that can keep pace with rapidly evolving AI capabilities. It noted that overly rigid or unclear regulations could hinder innovation and slow down India’s competitiveness in the global digital economy.

The organization also called for stronger collaboration between government, industry, and academia to build governance models that are both effective and practical, ensuring transparency, accountability, and trust in AI systems.

According to Nasscom, the focus should shift from theoretical policy discussions to ground-level execution, including clearer compliance pathways, capacity building, and industry-ready standards that can be easily adopted by businesses of all sizes.

The statement reflects growing industry consensus that India’s AI governance framework must balance innovation with responsibility, enabling sustainable growth of the country’s digital ecosystem.

New Delhi, June 18: A new generation of smart seed coating technology is delivering significant improvements in agricultural productivity, with crop yields increasing by up to 30% in field applications, according to recent findings.

The advanced seed treatment involves coating seeds with precision-formulated materials designed to enhance germination rates, improve nutrient uptake, and strengthen resistance to environmental stressors such as drought, pests, and soil variability.

Agricultural experts highlight that the technology supports more efficient resource utilization by reducing dependency on excessive fertilizers and irrigation, while improving overall crop health and consistency. This makes it particularly valuable in regions facing climate variability and soil degradation challenges.

The innovation is expected to benefit farmers by increasing productivity per hectare and lowering input costs, thereby contributing to improved farm incomes and more sustainable agricultural practices.

Industry observers note that such precision agriculture solutions are becoming increasingly important as the sector looks to balance food security needs with environmental sustainability goals.

With successful early adoption, smart seed coating technology is positioned to play a key role in the next phase of agricultural modernization, supporting higher yields and more resilient farming systems.

New Delhi, June 18: India’s exports to BRICS countries are projected to reach around $200 billion by 2030, driven by expanding trade linkages, diversification of export markets, and growing demand across key emerging economies, according to industry body ASSOCHAM.

The report highlights that stronger economic cooperation among BRICS nations—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—along with the inclusion of new member countries, is expected to create significant opportunities for Indian exporters in sectors such as engineering goods, pharmaceuticals, textiles, chemicals, and IT-enabled services.

ASSOCHAM noted that India’s competitive manufacturing base, improving logistics infrastructure, and policy support for export promotion are likely to play a crucial role in achieving this growth target over the next decade.

It further stated that rising intra-BRICS trade and efforts to reduce dependency on traditional Western markets could help India diversify its export basket and strengthen its global trade position.

Industry experts believe that strategic trade agreements, supply chain integration, and digital trade facilitation will be key enablers in accelerating export growth to BRICS economies by 2030.

June 18: India is positioning itself as a compelling global example in the field of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Union Minister of Commerce and Industry Piyush Goyal said on Wednesday, highlighting the country’s rapid progress in digital transformation and innovation-led growth.

Speaking at an industry event, the Minister noted that India’s expanding digital ecosystem, strong startup culture, and large talent pool are driving the country’s emergence as a key global hub for AI development and deployment.

He said India’s approach to AI is focused on inclusive growth, real-world applications, and large-scale adoption across sectors such as agriculture, healthcare, education, manufacturing, and governance. According to him, this practical and people-centric model sets India apart in the global AI landscape.

Goyal emphasized that India is not only adopting AI technologies but also building capabilities in innovation, data infrastructure, and skilled manpower to support long-term leadership in the sector. He added that collaboration between industry, academia, and government is playing a crucial role in accelerating AI-driven solutions.

The Minister further stated that India’s digital public infrastructure, including platforms for payments, identity, and governance services, has created a strong foundation for AI integration at scale.

He expressed confidence that India’s continued investment in technology and innovation will further strengthen its position as a global leader in AI and emerging technologies.

New Delhi, June 18: AI-related upskilling is significantly boosting career growth in India, with professionals reporting an average salary increase of up to 150 per cent after acquiring artificial intelligence and emerging technology skills, according to a recent industry report.

The findings highlight a sharp rise in demand for AI, data science, machine learning, and automation skills across sectors such as IT services, fintech, e-commerce, and consulting. Employers are increasingly prioritising candidates with AI competencies as businesses accelerate digital transformation initiatives.

The report indicates that professionals who transition into AI-enabled roles or enhance their existing skill sets with AI tools and technologies are witnessing faster promotions, higher compensation packages, and improved job mobility compared to peers in traditional roles.

Industry experts noted that organisations are actively investing in workforce reskilling programmes to bridge the widening talent gap in advanced technologies. This trend is also being driven by the rapid adoption of generative AI and automation across business operations.

Hiring trends show strong competition for AI-skilled professionals, with companies offering premium salaries to attract and retain talent in high-demand roles. Entry-level and mid-career professionals are particularly benefiting from structured upskilling pathways.

Experts said AI upskilling is becoming a key factor in long-term career sustainability, as industries continue to evolve toward data-driven decision-making and intelligent automation systems.

The report further suggests that India’s large talent pool and growing digital ecosystem position the country as a key global hub for AI-skilled workforce development.

CHICAGO and LONDON – June 18: Litera, the legal AI platform provider that best unifies the practice and business of law, announced Clean+, the cloud-hosted evolution of Metadact Server. In the practice of law, where speed and volume are constant, every outbound email attachment carries hidden risk. A single missed scrub can expose privileged work, breach client confidence, or trigger a legal ethics inquiry. Clean+ (formerly Metadact Server) delivers server-grade metadata protection across every Outlook environment, on infrastructure Litera manages, with no server for IT to provision, patch, or maintain. 

“The practice of law runs on trust, and hidden document data breaks it,” said Joey Benedek, Senior Vice President of Product Management at Litera. “As AI accelerates how lawyers draft and collaborate, the volume of outbound documents is climbing and so is the risk. Clean+ gives IT leaders the server-class protection their firm depends on without the infrastructure burden that has always come with it.” 

As AI generates more documents faster, the volume of outbound documents is climbing while IT teams are asked to do more with less. Probabilistic AI tools cannot be trusted to decide what metadata stays and what gets stripped.

Litera addresses this with a fully hosted service that routes attachments through the Litera server, enforcing one policy across classic Outlook, new Outlook, Outlook for Mac, Outlook for Web, and mobile — with no server to provision, patch, or maintain. Clean+ is built on a deterministic, rules-based engine refined over 30 years and trusted by 42% of the market (ILTA Tech Survey, 2025). No AI-first entrant can replicate that foundation, and when metadata mistakes are eliminated at the source, lawyers send legal advice with confidence and clients receive work that reflects the firm’s standard.

Clean+ is part of a broader consolidation of the Metadact line under the Clean brand, giving firms a clear tier of protection for every deployment model: Clean Desktop (formerly Metadact Desktop), Clean Cloud (formerly Metadact in Litera One), Clean Server (formerly Metadact Server), and Clean+ (formerly Metadact Server in Litera One). It is available as a standalone package and included in Draft Advanced, the company’s end-to-end AI drafting suite. Existing Metadact Server customers will receive dedicated migration support. General availability is June 30.