It’s a wrap: News this week (July 26 – Aug 1)

There have been multiple developments this week on the tech front. From enterprise data residency to AWS’ AI-LDC, here is a list of the most important updates for a quick catch-up:

ElevenLabs, Proofpoint offer data residency

ElevenLabs, a US-headquartered Artificial Intelligence (AI)-led voice technology firm, on Wednesday, launched India Data Residency, enabling enterprises operating in or serving India to build with ElevenLabs Voice AI while meeting local data residency and security requirements. Enterprise customers gain access to ElevenLabs’ voice AI models hosted entirely within India — ensuring voice data stays local and compliant with India’s data protection laws.

Similarly, California-based cybersecurity firm Proofpoint also announced that it will be offering its platform via a local data centre in India. The initial offerings will start in the third quarter of 2025. Additionally, Proofpoint’s new Centre of Excellence is employing over 200 extended team members for product development, customer support, and technical services.

Nayara-Microsoft tussle

Oil refinery and marketing company Nayara Energy withdrew its petition against Microsoft on Wednesday. The Indo-Russian company said that Microsoft has restored its services.

Earlier this week, Nayara Energy, which is backed by Russian Rosneft Oil Company, filed a lawsuit against Microsoft for “abrupt and unilateral suspension of critical services”. The EU has sanctioned the Mumbai-based oil refiner under the claim that its profits support Russia in its war in Ukraine.

By restricting its service, Nayara said that Microsoft cut access to the company’s data, proprietary tools, and products, despite these being acquired under paid license agreements. Nayara employees were also blocked from using their Outlook emails and Teams. Nayara alleged that since Microsoft is a US-based company, it has no legal requirement to stop its services. The company further stated that it is fully compliant with the Indian laws and regulations.

LTTS secures $60mn deal

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) has signed a $60 million multi-year agreement with a US-based Tier-I wireless telecommunications provider. The contract involves the delivery of software engineering services to support the client’s network software automation efforts.

As part of the agreement, LTTS will provide engineering solutions such as R&D lab integration, new product development, and functionality testing. These services will support the client’s network software platforms aimed at automating and improving telecom infrastructure. LTTS will also establish a delivery center in the United States to manage project execution and ensure local support.

Infosys partners with RWE AG to modernise digital workplaces

IT services provider Infosys has announced a new collaboration with RWE, the German energy company, aimed at modernising the company’s digital workplace infrastructure and improving day-to-day operational efficiency. The move builds on a long-standing relationship between the two firms, which spans more than a decade.

As part of the initiative, Infosys will deploy its workplace solutions to automate internal processes and enable greater self-service among employees. The approach is intended to simplify operations and support RWE's broader efforts to improve how its staff interact with digital tools.

VergeCloud launches six new points of presence across India

Bengaluru-headquartered edge cloud and content delivery network (CDN) platform VergeCloud has announced the addition of six new Points of Presence (PoPs) in India, expanding its cloud and content delivery infrastructure across the country. The new PoPs have been set up in Noida, Mumbai, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Patna, and Lucknow, enhancing the company’s ability to serve both metropolitan and tier-II cities.

This development aims to improve digital service delivery by reducing latency and increasing reliability for sectors including media, finance, education, e-commerce, and public services. The company expects the new infrastructure to improve response times for digital applications and support growing demand for cloud-based services.

Karnataka Quantum Mission announced with ₹1,000 crore corpus

The state government launched the Karnataka Quantum Mission (KQM) with a layout of ₹1,000 crore, aimed at positioning the state as the Quantum Capital of Asia. The mission will look at building a $20 billion quantum economy by 2035, with a focus on creating a vibrant ecosystem around research, innovation, talent, and industrial applications. It is structured around five pillars: talent development, R&D and pilot projects, infrastructure creation, startup and industry support, and global partnerships.

Under talent development, the government plans to train over 1,000 teachers, offer 150 annual PhD fellowships, and launch skilling programs in more than 20 colleges, including initiatives in Kannada to reach students at the higher secondary level. A dedicated Quantum Hardware Park, four innovation zones, and India’s first Q‑City will serve as the physical backbone of the mission. A quantum chip fabrication line is also expected to be operational by the end of 2025.

AWS introduces AI-LDC

Amazon Web Services (AWS) introduced a new AI-based software development methodology today. Called the AI-Driven Development Lifecycle (AI-DLC), this framework claims to put AI at the center of software development.

The announcement was made by Swami Sivasubramanian, VP of Agentic AI at the AWS DevSphere, a developer conference held in Bengaluru on Friday. AI-DLC is an openly accessible AI-native methodology designed to help organisations use AI in the software development process for building complex systems at scale with tools and frameworks such as Kiro, Amazon Q Developer, and Strands Agents. AI-DLC is available now as a freely accessible methodology on AWS, and as a custom workflow in Amazon’s integrated development environment Kiro.