It’s a wrap: News this week (March 15 - March 21)

There have been multiple developments this week on the tech front. From Operant AI’s entry in India to Google’s acquisition of Wiz, here is a list of the most important updates for a quick catch-up:

US-based Operant AI forays into India

Operant AI, a Silicon Valley-based cybersecurity firm specialising in Artificial Intelligence (AI) application security, is launching its real-time protection platform in India and also expanding its local team.

Operant AI’s platform defends cloud environments against AI-specific threats like data exfiltration, which traditional security tools such as firewalls and static code scanning are ill-equipped to handle. The platform provides real-time attack detection and prevention, safeguarding both AI systems and sensitive data within connected cloud environments from threats like malicious prompts and unauthorised Application Programming Interface (API) access.

Air India launches digital innovation center

Air India has announced the inauguration of its Centre of Digital Innovation (CODi) in Kochi. The centre aims to develop advanced digital technologies to improve customer experience. It will focus on enhancing customer digital experiences and leveraging Artificial Intelligence (AI) and data analytics among other emerging technologies, the company said.

The new centre, located at Caspian Techparks in Infopark Phase II, was inaugurated by Tata Group Chairman N Chandrasekaran, who also heads Air India. Chief Executive Officer Campbell Wilson, Chief Digital & Technology Officer Satya Ramaswamy, and Group Head P. Balaji were also present at the event.

TechM expands partnership with Google

Tech Mahindra has announced an expansion of its partnership with Google Cloud to accelerate the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and support digital transformation for businesses worldwide. The collaboration aims to help enterprises achieve greater agility, scalability, and growth by integrating advanced AI-driven solutions into their operations.

By combining Tech Mahindra’s industry expertise with Google Cloud’s AI capabilities, including its Gemini models and AI development platform, the partnership will focus on creating tailored solutions for various sectors such as healthcare, communications, automotive, retail, manufacturing, and financial services.

Nvidia partners with Indian IT services firm at GTC 2025

​At the NVIDIA GTC 2025 conference, several strategic partnerships with Indian IT services companies were announced. Tech Mahindra collaborated with NVIDIA to develop an autonomous pharmacovigilance solution aimed at enhancing drug safety management. This solution integrates Tech Mahindra's TENO framework with NVIDIA AI Enterprise software, including NeMo, NIM microservices, and AI Blueprints.

L&T Technology Services (LTTS) introduced TrackEi, an AI-powered railway track inspection solution utilizing the NVIDIA Jetson platform. This innovation facilitates real-time defect detection and supports predictive maintenance, thereby improving safety across global rail networks.

Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) showcased its AI capabilities designed to revolutionize business decision-making. TCS's AI solutions aim to empower enterprises to make better choices, drive superior decisions, and unlock new growth opportunities.

Google buys Wiz

This week Google announced its largest acquisition to date by agreeing to purchase cloud security startup Wiz for $32 billion in an all-cash transaction. This acquisition is expected to bolster Google’s cloud security capabilities and cybersecurity posture in the AI era. This deal comes after previous negotiations in 2024, where a $23 billion offer was declined by Wiz's leadership, who anticipated greater future value and a possible IPO. 

Wiz’s capabilities will give Google better coverage in the rapidly growing cloud market. For reference, Google Cloud trails behind its two major competitors AWS and Microsoft Azure, capturing about 12% of the market share. 

Elon Musk’s X sues Indian govt

Elon Musk-owned social media firm X, formerly known as Twitter, filed a lawsuit against the Indian government, challenging the expansion of content removal powers by India's Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY). The company alleges that MeitY has unlawfully broadened its censorship capabilities, enabling numerous government officials to issue content removal orders through a Ministry of Home Affairs website that lacks stringent legal safeguards.

X Corp contends that this mechanism facilitates unchecked censorship and seeks to invalidate the directive. The Karnataka High Court is scheduled to hear the case on March 27. ​