HP has announced significant upgrades to its Amplify partner program, introducing the Amplify SuperPower Booster and expanded AI capabilities. The new compensation structure rewards partners for portfolio-wide sales, while the enhanced AI program offers specialized training including the HP NVIDIA Technical Sales Strategy AI Workstation MasterClass. The company reports its Amplify Impact sustainability program has exceeded 2025 enrollment targets, with participating partners experiencing a 70% increase in win rates and doubled sustainable sales year-over-year. "HP's commitment to empowering our partners for success in the future of work is more important than ever," states Kobi Elbaz, SVP of Global Revenue Operations.
A new Paychex survey of over 1,000 business owners and HR leaders reveals widespread AI adoption among small businesses, with 72% reporting positive sentiment towards the technology. The study shows AI implementation has boosted productivity for 66% of users, while delivering cost savings (44%), revenue growth (40%), and improved recruiting (35%). According to Beaumont Vance, Paychex SVP of data and analytics, AI serves as "a great equalizer" for small businesses, with 82% of respondents viewing it as beneficial and 76% expecting significant impact within five years.
Zordo Technologies has introduced Retifo, a pioneering Indian search engine prioritizing user privacy and data security. Unlike traditional search engines, Retifo operates on a non-tracking model, neither storing nor monitoring users' personal information or search history. The platform features encrypted search capabilities and implements a unique Pay Per Keyword (PPK) program, allowing businesses to target specific keywords for improved ROI. With local data centers and proxy servers supporting its operations, Retifo aims to provide Indians with a culturally-aware search alternative that maintains complete user anonymity while delivering Google-comparable results.
Nvidia has launched its latest Blackwell AI factory platform, Blackwell Ultra, marking the next step in AI reasoning. The platform offers 11x faster inference on large language models, 7x more compute, and 4x larger memory compared to the previous generation. It will enable companies to create synthetic, photorealistic videos for training applications, including robots and autonomous vehicles at scale.
OpenAI has unveiled new AI models for transcription and voice generation, featuring improved accuracy and controllability. The text-to-speech model, gpt-4o-mini-tts, allows developers to customize voice characteristics using natural language commands, while new transcription models gpt-4o-transcribe and gpt-4o-mini-transcribe replace Whisper with enhanced accuracy in noisy environments. Product Head Olivier Godement emphasizes these updates align with OpenAI's vision of building autonomous agent systems. However, unlike previous versions, these models won't be openly available due to their complexity and computing requirements.
India’s IT MSMEs are expected to play a critical role in achieving a $450 billion services export target, according to Minister Piyush Goyal. With growing digital capabilities and global demand, Indian tech firms are poised to expand their influence in AI, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) has set dates for the National Small Business Week Virtual Summit, offering free sessions to entrepreneurs. The event will feature expert-led discussions on financing, digital marketing, and AI adoption, providing valuable insights for small business growth.
AI firm Cognite is expanding its presence in India, recognizing the country’s growing role as a global technology hub. The company aims to tap into India's skilled workforce and emerging AI ecosystem to drive innovation in industrial AI solutions. This move aligns with India's vision of becoming a leader in AI development.
Google has enhanced Gmail search with AI, introducing the "Most Relevant" feature to improve email search accuracy. The AI-driven update helps users find emails faster by prioritizing contextually relevant results. This upgrade aims to streamline email management, boosting productivity for both individual and enterprise users.
NVIDIA is establishing a quantum computing research lab to advance AI and next-generation computing. The lab will focus on developing quantum algorithms and hybrid quantum-classical computing systems, enhancing NVIDIA’s position in the AI and high-performance computing sectors. This initiative aims to accelerate breakthroughs in scientific research and AI-driven innovations.