Al Gharbia Pipe Company has been certified as an Industry 4.0 Digital Leader by the UAE’s Ministry of Industry and Advanced Technology. The recognition comes after rigorous assessment of the company’s digital transformation initiatives and manufacturing technology adoption.
Microsoft’s October 2025 updates are causing BitLocker recovery screens to appear unexpectedly. The issue affects Windows 11 versions 25H2 and 24H2, plus Windows 10 22H2 enterprise users. Without the recovery key, users could permanently lose access to their data.
IBM is cutting a low single-digit percentage of its 270,000-person workforce as part of its ongoing shift toward AI and cloud services. The company recently reported strong quarterly results with AI-related bookings reaching $9.5 billion.
Google has reached a settlement with Epic Games that fundamentally reshapes Android’s app ecosystem. The agreement cuts Play Store fees and opens the platform to third-party app stores through 2032.
Fortune makes the case for a Digital-AI Land Grant Act to create a nationwide education system for the AI era. The proposal calls for an education tax on companies profiting from cyberspace to fund this generational project.
Zoom is completely revamping its partner program with Zoom Up 3.0, featuring a flexible points system and distinct tracks for different partner types. The changes aim to simplify reporting and measurement while helping partners differentiate. Partners get until October 2026 to prepare for the new as
Founded by IIT Kharagpur graduates, Giga is taking on the crowded voice AI space with a focus on rapid deployment and multilingual capabilities. The startup claims it can deploy enterprise-scale AI support in less than two weeks.
Amazon has reportedly acquired a 270-acre site in Prince William County, Virginia for $700 million. The land was previously zoned for up to 3.5 million square feet of data center space after a contentious local battle.
OpenAI has launched its Sora video generation app on Android after the iOS debut. The app uses second-generation AI to create realistic videos from text prompts. Access still requires an invite code through sora.com.
Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Young Liu is pushing for closer electric vehicle collaboration between Taiwan and Japan. Speaking at the Nikkei Forum in Tokyo, he revealed Foxconn’s manufacturing diversification strategy has reduced China’s share of its output from nearly 100% to about 65% today.
