Category: Technology

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) will roll out an AI-powered dashcam monitoring system across nearly 40,000 km of the National Highway network to enhance operations, maintenance, and road safety.

The initiative will use advanced Artificial Intelligence (AI) and Machine Learning (ML) technologies to enable data-driven monitoring of highways and expressways. Specialised dashboard cameras will be installed on Route Patrol Vehicles (RPVs), which will conduct weekly surveys across highway stretches.

Officials said the system will use high-resolution imagery and video data to automatically detect over 30 types of road defects and anomalies. These include pavement-related issues such as potholes, rutting, and cracks, as well as problems with road infrastructure like damaged lane markings, faulty crash barriers, and non-functional streetlights.

The system will also monitor safety concerns and encroachments, including illegal median openings, unauthorised signboards, and improper parking along highways. Night-time surveys will be conducted periodically to assess visibility of road signs, pavement markings, lighting, and reflectors.

In addition, the AI-based solution will track issues such as waterlogging, vegetation growth, and drainage problems, enabling timely intervention and maintenance.

To streamline monitoring, NHAI has divided the network into five zones and will deploy a dedicated IT platform with analytics dashboards and data visualisation tools. The platform will allow comparison of road conditions over time and integrate findings into the central data system for efficient decision-making.

Officials said the move marks a major step towards technology-driven highway management, aimed at improving maintenance efficiency, enhancing road safety, and providing a better travel experience for users across the country.

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Secretary, Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, S. Krishnan on Saturday inaugurated a state-of-the-art digital recording studio at the National Institute of Electronics and Information Technology (NIELIT) Bhawan in New Delhi, aimed at strengthening high-quality digital learning content creation in the country.

The facility has been set up under MeitY’s EdTech initiative and is expected to enhance technology-enabled learning while serving as a key content development hub for the upcoming NIELIT Digital University platform.

 

Speaking at the event, Krishnan highlighted NIELIT’s role in expanding access to digital skilling, particularly in remote and underserved regions, including the North Eastern states and Union Territories such as Jammu and Kashmir. He noted that NIELIT-trained candidates are increasingly contributing to governance systems, citing their presence in state secretariats.

M. M. Tripathi, Director General of NIELIT, said the new studio will significantly strengthen the institute’s in-house content creation capabilities and support large-scale skilling initiatives across India.

On the occasion, NIELIT also signed 12 Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with leading organisations to promote industry-aligned training and innovation. These include Chanakya University, National Institute of Open Schooling, Cyber Security Association of India, Jindal Steel, Rashtriya Raksha University, and Jaypee Institute of Information Technology, among others.

Officials said these collaborations will focus on strengthening digital skilling, advancing curriculum development in emerging technologies, promoting research and innovation, and enhancing employability through internships and capacity-building initiatives.

The initiative is expected to further strengthen India’s digital ecosystem by aligning skilling programmes with industry requirements and expanding access to quality learning resources nationwide.

New Delhi, March 21 (BNP): Minister of State for Communications Pemmasani Chandra Sekhar on Saturday highlighted India’s rapid expansion in 5G services and outlined an ambitious roadmap to emerge as a global leader in 6G technologies.

Addressing the ET Telecom 5G Summit in New Delhi, the Minister said India is expected to reach nearly one billion 5G users by 2031, underscoring the transformative potential of next-generation connectivity in driving economic growth and digital inclusion.

He attributed the sector’s rapid progress to a series of structural reforms, including the redefinition of Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR), removal of Spectrum Usage Charges (SUC), and rationalisation of bank guarantees, which have improved the financial health of telecom operators and encouraged large-scale investments in network infrastructure.

The Minister also pointed to key policy measures such as streamlined Right of Way (RoW) approvals, improved spectrum management, protection of telecom infrastructure, and simplified licensing processes, all of which have accelerated the rollout of telecom networks across the country.

 

Emphasising governance reforms, Dr. Pemmasani noted a shift within the Department of Telecommunications towards an outcome-oriented approach, drawing on private sector efficiency. He said the focus is now on speed, accountability, and execution, supported by real-time monitoring and close coordination with stakeholders including service providers, startups, vendors, and state governments.

On rural connectivity, he said nearly 35,000 remote villages are being connected through 4G infrastructure, with Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited playing a key role in improving network uptime and strengthening infrastructure in underserved regions.

Highlighting progress under BharatNet, the Minister said the government is investing around USD 17 billion to connect 2.6 lakh Gram Panchayats with high-speed broadband, laying a strong digital foundation for future technologies.

Looking ahead, Dr. Pemmasani said India aims to secure about 10 per cent of global 6G patents and contribute actively to international standard-setting bodies such as 3GPP. He stressed that early participation in global standards is crucial for technological leadership and economic competitiveness.

Citing examples from countries like South Korea, he said early engagement in telecom standards helped companies such as Samsung and LG become global leaders, adding that India aims to replicate similar success.

The Minister also reaffirmed the government’s commitment to fostering innovation through a startup-friendly ecosystem, simplified regulations, and faster certification processes. He noted ongoing efforts to enhance service quality, strengthen telecom security frameworks, and promote indigenous technology development.

Concluding his address, Dr. Pemmasani said India has transitioned from being a telecom market to a global technology creator, driven by collaboration between policymakers, industry, and innovators.

SAN FRANCISCO & BOSTON—March 21, 2026— Coralogix and Skyflow are launching a strategic partnership designed to help organizations safeguard sensitive customer data within logs. This collaboration ensures robust data protection without compromising the ability to perform searches, investigations, or leverage AI-driven operations.

Logs and telemetry play a critical role in debugging, incident response, security analysis, and AI workflows. However, they often contain sensitive customer data, embedded both in structured fields and unstructured text. While many observability tools mitigate this risk through redaction, this approach comes at a cost—eliminating exposure but also stripping away context. The result? Logs become more difficult to query, correlate, and operationalize effectively.

Coralogix and Skyflow take a fundamentally different approach: protect sensitive customer data by default while preserving the usability of observability data across humans and AI systems.

“The traditional approach of redaction creates a false trade-off between safety and usefulness,” said Anshu Sharma, CEO of Skyflow. “Once sensitive data is stripped out, teams lose the ability to search effectively, investigate incidents, or let AI agents reason over what actually happened. As a Runtime AI Data Control Platform, Skyflow ensures sensitive customer data stays governed and isolated, while observability data remains fully usable.”

Ariel Assaraf, Coralogix CEO, said: “Coralogix customers rely on observability data as a trusted system of record—supporting engineers, security teams, and the growing demands of AI-driven automation. They shouldn’t have to choose between safeguarding sensitive customer data and maintaining operational efficiency. By partnering with Skyflow, we ensure they can achieve both seamlessly.”

Why Traditional Approach Falls Short

In conventional observability pipelines, sensitive customer data is simply masked or completely removed breaking functionality:

• Identifiers no longer match across events
• Search and correlation degrade
• AI tools lose critical context
• Teams introduce risky exceptions to get work done

Instead of permanently removing sensitive values, Skyflow replaces them with consistent, privacy-preserving tokens, allowing logs to remain searchable and analyzable while the underlying data is centrally controlled, access-governed, and auditable.

Data Residency and Sovereignty by Design

Coralogix already enables customers to deploy observability workloads in specific geographic regions to meet data residency requirements. By combining this with Skyflow’s runtime data control capabilities, organizations can continue to meet strict data sovereignty obligations—ensuring sensitive customer data is governed, isolated, and accessed only under policy, while observability data remains local, usable, and compliant across regions. This approach helps organizations operating in regulated or multi-region environments reduce cross-border data exposure while maintaining full visibility and operational effectiveness.

Built for AI-Driven Observability

The joint approach enables organizations to:

• Keep sensitive customer data out of logs, dashboards, and downstream tools
• Preserve search, filtering, and correlation across events
• Enable AI agents to operate safely on telemetry, without direct access to raw sensitive data
• Allow policy-based rehydration only for approved workflows
• Reduce data sprawl and strengthen compliance across the observability stack

The result is observability that is privacy-safe by design, operationally effective, and ready for AI-native workflows.

Odisha is taking a strategic leap into India’s fast-growing semiconductor sector with the launch of the ‘O-CHIP’ Programme, backed by an allocation of ₹26 crore in the Odisha Budget 2026. The initiative aims to position the state as an emerging hub in semiconductor design, innovation, and skilled talent development.

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The programme reflects Odisha’s broader ambition to move beyond traditional industrial strengths and establish a strong presence in high-technology sectors that are critical to the future economy.

Building a Semiconductor Design Ecosystem

The ‘O-CHIP’ initiative is focused on developing a strong foundation for semiconductor design capabilities within the state. Rather than concentrating only on manufacturing, the programme emphasises innovation, research, and chip design development.

Key focus areas include:

• Strengthening semiconductor design infrastructure

• Encouraging innovation-driven research

• Supporting startups and deep-tech ventures

• Building industry-academia collaboration

This approach is expected to help Odisha integrate into India’s national semiconductor value chain.

Focus on Talent and Skill Development

A major pillar of the programme is human capital development. Odisha aims to build a skilled workforce capable of contributing to advanced semiconductor and electronics industries.

The initiative is expected to support:

• Specialised training in chip design and electronics

• Skill development programmes for engineering students

• Collaboration with technical institutions and research bodies

• Creation of industry-ready talent for global semiconductor firms

This talent-focused strategy is designed to ensure long-term sustainability in the sector.

Strengthening India’s Semiconductor Vision

India is actively working to expand its semiconductor ecosystem, and Odisha’s entry through the O-CHIP programme adds regional depth to this national mission. By focusing on design and innovation, the state aims to complement existing semiconductor initiatives across the country.

The programme is expected to:

• Encourage private sector participation

• Attract semiconductor startups and design firms

• Support India’s self-reliance in chip technology

• Strengthen domestic capability in advanced electronics

Economic and Industrial Impact

While still in its early stage, the initiative has the potential to reshape Odisha’s industrial landscape. Over time, it could:

• Create high-skilled employment opportunities

• Attract investment in electronics and IT hardware

• Promote startup growth in deep-tech sectors

• Diversify the state’s industrial base beyond mining and manufacturing

The ₹26 crore allocation marks the beginning of a longer roadmap aimed at building a future-ready digital economy in Odisha.

Conclusion

With the launch of the ‘O-CHIP’ Programme, Odisha is positioning itself as a new entrant in India’s semiconductor design ecosystem. Backed by targeted investment and a focus on innovation and skill development, the initiative signals a shift toward high-tech industrial growth.

If implemented effectively, O-CHIP could help Odisha emerge as an important contributor to India’s semiconductor ambitions and a growing centre for advanced technology development.

March 20, 2026: The Qualys Threat Research Unit (TRU) today announced the discovery of a critical vulnerability, CVE-2026-3888, impacting Ubuntu systems’ default installations of Desktop version 24.04 and later. The flaw allows an unprivileged local attacker to escalate privileges to full root access through the interaction of two standard system components: snap-confine and systemd-tmpfiles.

The flaw affects Ubuntu systems where Snap ecosystem is installed and enabled. snapd is the background service that manages the entire Snap ecosystem on Ubuntu. It handles discovery, installation, updates, and removal of snap packages while systemd-tmpfiles manages the lifecycle of volatile directories. Since the vulnerability can be exploited by any local user without requiring administrative privileges, it presents a significant risk, particularly in multi-user environments. While the exploit requires a specific time-based window (10–30 days), the resulting impact is a complete compromise of the host system.

The vulnerability specifically stems from how temporary directories associated with snap are managed and cleaned up. Under certain conditions, this behavior can be leveraged by an attacker to influence file system operations performed by snap-confine, enabling unauthorized access to privileged resources.

Qualys outlined the following snapd package versions that are vulnerable and advised that organizations should immediately upgrade to the listed patched releases, especially those running Ubuntu Desktop >= 24.04.

• Ubuntu 24.04 LTS: snapd versions prior to 2.73+ubuntu24.04.1

• Ubuntu 25.10 LTS: snapd versions prior to 2.73+ubuntu25.10.1

• Ubuntu 26.04 LTS (Dev): snapd versions prior to 2.74.1+ubuntu26.04.1

• Upstream snapd: versions prior to 2.75

For Detecting the CVE-2026-3888, Qualys is releasing the QID –  386810 titled as Ubuntu Snapd Local Privilege Escalation (LPE) Vulnerability.

Before Ubuntu Desktop 25.10 was released to the public, Qualys Threat Research Unit assisted Ubuntu’s security team to detect vulnerabilities. During that review, they spotted a separate flaw – uutils coreutils package (a Rust rewrite of standard GNU utilities), if exploited, could allow an attacker to delete critical files or escalate privileges to gain full control of the system.

The discovery underscores the security risks that can arise from unintended interactions between trusted system components, where standard functionality can be manipulated to bypass security boundaries.

 

AAEON will be at Booth 306 of Le Palais des Congrès de Paris between March 24^th and March 26^th, 2026.

 

(Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 20) AAEON, a leading producer of AI and networking platforms, will present a range of new products at the Upperside World Congress from March 24^th – 26^th, 2026.

Date: March 24 – 26, 2026

Booth: 306

Venue: Palais des Congrès de Paris, Paris, France 

The event, which is expected to host over 1,000 participants from 60 countries and 268 companies, will include a number of discussions and keynote speeches from leading industry figures, heavily focused on the role of AI and machine learning in critical networking infrastructures, as well as exploring the issues and challenges faced in scaling modern datacenter architectures.

AAEON will be at booth 306, and will showcase a range of networking and security appliances, with particular emphasis on their utility for uCPE, SD-WAN, UTM, and NGFW solutions, such as:

FWS-2290 & FWS-2291 – Desktop network appliances featuring both Intel Processor N-series and Intel Atom® Processors x7000RE Series for the Edge CPUs, ideally suited to uCPE, SD-WAN, and UTM deployments.

FWS-2370 – High-performance desktop network appliance powered by the Intel Atom® Processor C5315, boasting up to 14 LAN ports, on-chip technologies such as Intel® QAT and Intel® VT-d/VT-x, and 5G, 4G/LTE, Wi-Fi, cellular, and network module support.

FWS-7851 – An enterprise-grade security appliance supporting 12^th, 13^th, and 14^th Gen Intel® Core™ Processors, up to ten 2.5GbE RJ-45 ports, and dual GbE SFP ports, with optional 10GbE SFP+ expansion.

FWS-7700 – High-performance Rackmount Network Appliance featuring Intel® Xeon® 6 Processors and modular NIM slot expansion.

Among its portfolio of hardware platforms, AAEON will also be showcasing an array of NIM modules compatible with upcoming Rackmount Network Appliances, facilitating functions such as dual 100-Gigabit Ethernet connectivity for high-performance server and network security gateway deployments.

Make sure to use the code 30620UWCP6BR for a 20% discount on admission to visit AAEON at Booth 306 from March 24 – 26, 2026.

New Delhi: India is steadily establishing itself as a major force in the global artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, driven by rapid adoption and widespread real-world applications across sectors.

AI in India is no longer confined to research labs or niche industries. Instead, it is becoming deeply embedded in everyday life, fueled by expanding digital access, affordable technology, and a vast base of tech-savvy users. The surge in AI-powered tools and platforms reflects a broader shift toward large-scale digital transformation.

AI Moves Beyond Experimentation

What sets India apart is the scale and speed of AI adoption. From virtual assistants and automation tools to advanced data analytics, AI technologies are now integrated into both consumer platforms and enterprise systems. This marks a clear transition from experimentation to mainstream deployment.

Government initiatives promoting inclusive and responsible AI have further accelerated this momentum, helping ensure that technological advancements reach diverse segments of society.

Transforming Key Sectors

AI is actively reshaping critical areas of the Indian economy:

• Healthcare: Improving diagnostics, enabling early disease detection, and enhancing patient care.

• Agriculture: Empowering farmers with predictive insights, weather forecasting, and smarter crop management.

• Infrastructure and Transport: Boosting efficiency, safety, and operational planning.

• Governance: Streamlining public services and enabling faster, data-driven decision-making.

These developments highlight how AI is delivering tangible, scalable impact across both urban and rural ecosystems.

A Strong and Growing Ecosystem

India’s AI growth is underpinned by a large talent pool, a vibrant startup ecosystem, and increasing investments in technology. Its unique strength lies not just in innovation, but in the ability to deploy solutions at population scale.

Global technology companies are also expanding their footprint in India, recognizing its potential as a key hub for AI development and implementation.

Balancing Innovation with Responsibility

As AI adoption accelerates, there is a parallel focus on ethical use, transparency, and inclusivity. Policymakers and industry leaders are working to establish frameworks that ensure accountability while encouraging innovation.

Looking Ahead

India’s rise in AI applications reflects a broader transformation of its digital economy. The emphasis is not only on building advanced technologies, but on applying them to solve real-world challenges at scale.

While issues such as regulation, data privacy, and infrastructure remain, the trajectory is clear: India is positioning itself not merely as a participant, but as a global leader in the practical application of artificial intelligence.

Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 19: AVer Information Inc., an award-winning provider of AI audio-video solutions, announced today that TMC, a global, integrated media company, has named VB370A as a recipient of the 2025 Unified Communications Excellence Award presented by TMC’s INTERNET TELEPHONY magazine.

Now in its 17th year, the Unified Communications Excellence Awards recognize organizations that have delivered exceptional unified communications solutions proven to improve collaboration, productivity, and business performance. Winners were selected based on real-world customer deployments and demonstrated excellence across UC hardware, software, cloud services, and integrated platforms.

“This recognition emphasizes AVer’s commitment to delivering intelligent and reliable collaboration solutions that address the evolving needs of today’s hybrid workplaces,” said Marc Happes, Senior Product Manager for AVer Information Inc. USA. “The VB370A was designed to simplify meeting experiences by providing the user flexibility, audio visual clarity, and reliability organizations need to collaborate more effectively.”

AVer’s VB370A is an all-in-one 4K dual lens Android™ video conferencing bar designed to elevate enterprise communications. Built for mid-to-large meeting spaces, it delivers exceptional visual clarity, intelligent automation, and superior audio performance for a seamless virtual collaboration experience. At its core is an innovative dual-lens system that combines an 18X hybrid zoom PTZ camera with a 120° wide-angle fixed camera, and 92° medium angle camera allowing organizations to capture both expansive room views and detailed close-ups with remarkable clarity up to 10 meters — all in a single solution.

The VB370A features AI-powered intelligence that automates camera adjustments and optimizes video framing. Smart Composition ensures a balanced view of participants, Auto Framing dynamically adjusts based on attendee count and location, and intelligent Voice Tracking keeps the camera focused on active speakers. These capabilities make the VB370A ideal for hybrid meetings, helping maintain strong connections between in-room and remote participants.

Complementing its video performance, the VB370A includes a 14-microphone beamforming array with a pickup range of up to 10 meters. Noise-blocking, audio fencing, and echo cancellation work together to deliver clear, distraction-free audio, ensuring conversations remain focused and professional in any meeting environment.

“Every year, I am amazed by the innovation and quality represented on the Unified Communications Excellence Award winners list. And I am so impressed with AVer’s commitment to addressing the real needs of the marketplace,” said Rich Tehrani, CEO, TMC. “It’s inspiring to see such commitment to excellence and I look forward to seeing future innovation from AVer.”

 

 

Join AAEON at Booth #33074 at The Venetian Expo, Las Vegas from March 23 – 27, 2026

Taipei, Taiwan – Mar 19:  AAEON, a leading provider of edge AI platforms, will hold product showcases of upcoming products from across multiple platforms at the International Security Conference & Exposition – also known as ISC West.

ISC West is the leading comprehensive and converged security trade event in the United States, expected to host thousands of security and public safety professionals who will have access to over 750 exhibitors and 140 sessions throughout the show. AAEON will present a broad selection of products conducive to bringing edge AI functionality to security applications in areas including road safety, access control, and smart surveillance.

Date: March 23 – 27, 2026

Booth: #33074

Venue: Venetian Expo, 201 Sands Ave, Las Vegas, NV 89169.

AAEON’s live demonstration for the show will be a versatile AI vision monitoring application powered by the UP Xtreme i14. Utilizing the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor platform’s integrated CPU, GPU, and NPU in conjunction with the board’s MIPI camera support, this demonstration illustrates how power-efficient, fully embedded platforms can be used for applications such as access control.

Static displays of AAEON products catering to security applications across multiple vertical markets will also be on show at Booth #33074. Products such as the BOXER-8658AI, powered by NVIDIA Jetson Orin NX and E-Mark compliant for use in vehicles, will be on show to demonstrate how embedded in-vehicle technology can improve road safety through hazard detection. Also on show will be the upcoming BOXER-8741AI, built on NVIDIA Jetson T5000 module, which is positioned for the humanoid robotics market.   

Meanwhile, the new MEX-BTS, featuring Intel® Core™ Series 2 processors (formerly Bartlett Lake), will be on show. Compatible with both MXM 3.1 Type A and Type B GPU cards and able to perform simultaneous inference on up to eight video streams, the System Box PC is a particularly interesting offering from AAEON for smart surveillance and industrial safety monitoring applications.

AAEON will present a variety of new and upcoming products from across its diverse product ranges. Particular highlights include the EPIC-BTS7 from its Embedded Single Board Computers series, the UP Xtreme PTL Edge from its UP Edge System product line, and three new Mini-ITX Motherboards, each equipped with the newest Intel® Core™ Ultra platforms.