Deep sector expertise and AI-powered intelligence help organizations turn technological disruption into growth LONDON , July 30, 2026 -- As Frost & Sullivan celebrates its 65th anniversary, the company is reflecting on its long-standing role in helping organisations anticipate technological change, navigate disruption and identify transformational growth opportunities across the information and communications technology (ICT) landscape.

Built on an award-winning AI foundation, Medidata Plus removes traditional barriers, empowering sponsors and CROs to scale intelligence across entire portfolios SINGAPORE , July 30, 2026 -- Medidata , a Dassault Syst mes brand and leading provider of clinical trial solutions, today announced the launch of Medidata Plus . This clinical artificial intelligence layer unlocks the full breadth of AI capabilities across the Medidata Platform, giving sponsors access to scalable, outcome-driven AI throughout their global portfolios. Medidata Plus shifts the life sciences industry away from a legacy of disjointed, inefficient point solutions to a unified, end-to-end AI strategy, accelerating the delivery of life-saving therapies to patients.
DUBLIN , July 29, 2026 -- BrowserStack , the leading AI-native software testing platform, today announced Test Companion , agentic AI for test automation built into the IDE. Built for QA teams and automation engineers, it accelerates test authoring, execution, debugging, and maintenance across web and mobile applications. AI coding agents have made writing software much faster, but that speed isn t carrying through to releases. A 2026 NBER study found that AI coding agents increased commits by 180%, while releases rose by just 30%. Testing is part of this gap: coding agents like GitHub Copilot, Cursor, and Claude Code can generate test code, but they aren t purpose-built for the context, infrastructure and workflows required across the testing lifecycle.
newsAdvisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 29, 2026 -- Lockton, the world s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure.
newsBENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.
newsNew global lab turns AI ambition into action through policy support, skills development and public AI infrastructure GENEVA , July 28, 2026 -- The ITU s AI for Good Lab forms part of the implementation agenda of the United Nations AI for Good Impact Initiative, helping developing and emerging economies move beyond isolated AI pilot projects and build the policy, skills and public infrastructure needed to deploy locally relevant AI solutions responsibly and at scale. Announced during the AI for Good Global Summit 2026 in Geneva, the Lab brings together three interconnected areas of support: national AI readiness and policy, skills development and public AI infrastructure.

NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 30, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Kristen Scholer delivers the pre-market update on July 30th Jersey Mike s Subs (NYSE: JMKE) and Reformation (NYSE: REF) will begin trading on the NYSE today following their respective IPOs. Jersey Mike s offers more than 43 million shares at 23 a piece. Jersey Mike s CEO Charlie Morrison will join NYSE Live to discuss the firm s next move after going public. Reformation raises 211 million in its Initial Public Offering. Investors are dissecting Wednesday s policy decision from the Federal Reserve and parsing through fresh earnings data.
NYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 29th Investors await the Federal Reserve s decision on interest rates, which is due today at 2 p.m. ET. The latest data shows that two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady at the target range of 3.5% to 3.75%. Fed Chair Kevin Warsh will speak at 2:30 p.m. ET. IMC Rare Earths will begin trading NYSE American. The company raised 20 million in its IPO, pricing four million shares at 5 each. Roberts & Ryan CEO Ed D Alessandro will join NYSE Live to discuss its role as the deal s bookrunner. WaterRising Institute Founder + CEO Alicia Douglas will join NYSE Live to discuss its recent partnership with OUTFRONT Media. The organization is on a mission to make modern water infrastructure visible to capital markets and society.
newsNYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 28, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 28th Investors are tracking new developments across earnings, the economy, and the conflict in the Middle East. Approximately two-thirds of traders expect interest rates to hold steady when the Fed announces its decision on Wednesday. ICE Brent Crude Oil slid below 90 a barrel after a pause in fighting over the weekend. The Third Annual NYSE Wired Silicon Valley Robotics and AI Infrastructure Leaders event commences this evening in Menlo Park, California. BRINC Founder + CEO Blake Resnick will join NYSE Live to discuss the company s latest milestone. The tech public safety startup raised 125 million in new funding. Motorola Solutions (NYSE: MSI) led the latest round, with Figma (NYSE: FIG) CEO Dylan Field participating as well. Sam Altman is among notable backers of the company.
newsNYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 27, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 27th The major averages are pointing to a higher open after the U.S. and Iran paused fighting in the Middle East. As of 8:00 AM ET, ICE Brent Crude Oil was trading at 89 a barrel. Sai Shivareddy, CEO of Energy storage technology startup Nyobolt, will join NYSE Live to discuss his firm s recent achievements. Raised 60 million in Series C round. Reached unicorn status with 1 billion valuation. KPMG and the University of Texas released the results of a new study about how 523 junior employees are interacting with AI. 50.1% of participants beat the AI baseline, while 24% fell below it.
newsNYSE issues a pre-market daily advisory direct from the trading floor. NEW YORK , July 24, 2026 -- The New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) provides a daily pre-market update directly from the NYSE Trading Floor. Access today s NYSE Pre-market update for market insights before trading begins. Ashley Mastronardi delivers the pre-market update on July 24th Traders continue to monitor escalating tensions in the Middle East. As of 8:00 AM ET, ICE Brent Crude Oil is trading at 98 a barrel. Vertical Aerospace chief engineer David King will join NYSE Live to discuss a flurry of headlines the company made this week. Vertical has joined Project VERTI-GO, designed to accelerate the safe integration of electric aircraft into everyday space. The company also says it completed the first public eVTOL flight in England. The NYSE and State Street will come together to celebrate Fearless Girl this afternoon with a summer block party beginning at 2 PM ET.

JOHANNESBURG and BENGALURU, India , July 30, 2026 -- Infosys Finacle , part of EdgeVerve Systems , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced that Investec , a leading international bank and wealth manager, has selected the Finacle Digital Banking Solution Suite on Microsoft Azure to modernize its banking operations across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands. As part of this multi-country, large-scale transformation program, the bank will migrate from its legacy platforms to Finacle, establishing a future-ready technology foundation aligned with the next phase of its growth strategy.
3iQ secures a dedicated mandate to manage a portion of Gelephu Mindfulness City s (GMC) Bitcoin reserves. 3iQ and GMC will collaborate closely to support the vision of building a next-generation institutional-grade digital asset management ecosystem focused on innovation and sustainability. TORONTO and GELEPHU, Bhutan , July 30, 2026 -- 3iQ Corp. ( 3iQ ), a global pioneer in digital asset investment solutions, and Gelephu Mindfulness City, a Special Administrative Region in southern Bhutan, today announced a strategic partnership to advance GMC s building of a leading digital asset fund ecosystem. As part of the partnership, 3iQ will manage a dedicated mandate backed by a portion of GMC s bitcoin treasury, while also investing in local talent and knowledge transfer, and establishing a long-term presence in the city to help build GMC into Bhutan s new digital offshore financial hub .
newsIndustry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
newsLaunch partners bring more than 1 billion both in inventory and demand to Tokenet, following strategic investment from and partnership with EquiLend NEW YORK , July 29, 2026 -- Digital Prime Technologies ( DPT ) today announced the further expansion of their digital asset financing marketplace s launch partner community, setting a new institutional standard for digital and tokenized asset lending. The update marks a defining milestone in the convergence of traditional finance and digital assets.
newsAdvisory practice delivers integrated risk solutions for the infrastructure powering AI, cloud computing, and digital connectivity KANSAS CITY, Mo. , July 29, 2026 -- Lockton, the world s largest privately held, independent insurance brokerage, today launched its global Data Centers & Digital Infrastructure Practice, a consultative practice helping organizations navigate the complex risks associated with the infrastructure that stores, processes, and moves information around the world. The specialty practice builds upon Lockton s extensive experience supporting complex digital infrastructure risks globally, including hyperscale campuses, multi-building developments, phased construction programs, operational portfolios, and power-related infrastructure.

DUBAI, UAE , July 30, 2026 -- Rather than viewing the summer break as time away from learning, Dubai has turned it into an opportunity to strengthen prevention, discipline, safety awareness and positive values among young people through Dubai Police s Hemaya International Centre. This year, the centre s Summer Student Programme graduated 1,402 students from 31 nationalities, bringing the total number of graduates since 2018 to 10,792 students representing 175 nationalities.
JOHANNESBURG and BENGALURU, India , July 30, 2026 -- Infosys Finacle , part of EdgeVerve Systems , a wholly-owned subsidiary of Infosys (NSE: INFY) (BSE: INFY) (NYSE: INFY), today announced that Investec , a leading international bank and wealth manager, has selected the Finacle Digital Banking Solution Suite on Microsoft Azure to modernize its banking operations across South Africa, the UK, Mauritius, and the Channel Islands. As part of this multi-country, large-scale transformation program, the bank will migrate from its legacy platforms to Finacle, establishing a future-ready technology foundation aligned with the next phase of its growth strategy.
newsBuilding on four years of performance in the food industry, the next generation SiftAI FM HD Foreign Material Detection Platform delivers breakthrough AI inspection capabilities and new support for the entire food industry WESTBOROUGH, Mass. , July 29, 2026 -- KPM Analytics, a global leader in analytical instrumentation and AI-powered inspection systems for the food industry, announced a major advancement to its SiftAI FM HD foreign material detection platform. The upgraded system incorporates significantly improved AI detection models, a new IP69K Extreme Hygiene enclosure, and expanded support for food processors.
newsCHANDIGARH, India , July 29, 2026 -- As the Government of India moves to strengthen examination integrity through the Public Examinations (Prevention of Unfair Means) Amendment Bill, 2026, and a high-powered examination reform task force led by Shri Nandan Nilekani, EduBlock Pro has offered its deployable platform for evaluation and potential national deployment. The proposed legislation introduces stronger punishments, time-bound investigations, and fast-track trials. These measures strengthen accountability after malpractice is discovered. Examination reform also requires infrastructure that brings visibility, control, and accountability across the question paper lifecycle.
newsCHENNAI, India , July 24, 2026 -- Caladium Systems today announced the launch of Happiffie, India s first AI-powered Celebration Growth Platform, introducing a smarter way for customers to discover, compare, book, and manage celebrations while helping businesses connect with high-intent customers through intelligent technology. Designed for weddings, birthdays, corporate events, social celebrations, parties, festivals, and more, Happiffie brings together over 400 celebration occasions and 1,000+ celebration experiences on a single AI-powered platform.

MUMBAI, India , July 30, 2026 -- Kotak Securities Ltd., a full-service stockbroking firm, has been awarded the Great Place to Work Certification by Great Place to Work Institute India for its retail entity for the second consecutive year. The company has also been recognized among India s Best Workplaces in Investments 2026 by Great Place to Work India. These accolades underscore Kotak Securities commitment to building a high-trust, people-centric workplace that prioritizes employee wellbeing, inclusion, collaboration, and growth.
Industry study of 200+ HR, Finance, IT, leadership, and business travel professionals uncover surprising disconnects between finance priorities, traveler expectations, and technology adoption. BANGALORE, India , July 30, 2026 -- Conventional wisdom suggests corporate travel technology is primarily about reducing costs and automating bookings. However, a new industry study from TripGain suggests something far more significant is happening.
newsBENGALURU, India , July 29, 2026 -- super.money, India s Gen Z Finance App , backed by the Flipkart Group, today announced the launch of superGift , a multi-brand gifting solution that brings together some of India s most trusted consumer brands across e-commerce, fashion, travel and jewellery into a single, seamless rewards instrument. superGift marks a first for India s gifting landscape - a truly multi-brand, multi-category rewards instrument built for the way people actually spend. For the first time, a single gifting solution spans everything from daily essentials to premium lifestyle choices, with frictionless digital redemption and no restrictive conditions. Partners in the superGift ecosystem today include Flipkart, Myntra, Cleartrip, District and Zomato , and more are expected in the months ahead. These brands span avenues of high-frequency consumption as well as premium lifestyle and occasion-led spending. The integration is powered by Razorpay and Pine Labs, ensuring reliable acceptance, smooth checkout experiences and real-time balance management.
newsResearch from Sonatype and Forrester examines how AI is driving precision software supply chain attacks - and what this means for software governance, enterprise resilience, and responsible AI adoption across highly regulated industries. HYDERABAD, India , July 29, 2026 -- Sonatype , the company helping enterprises accelerate agentic software development with confidence, is bringing together technology, cybersecurity, and business leaders in India in association with Forrester to examine how artificial intelligence is reshaping software supply chain risk - and what enterprises must do to respond.
newsBe among the first to own the new Samsung Galaxy Z Fold8 series and Galaxy Z Flip8. Customers can now pre-order the latest Galaxy foldables at Reliance Digital, with EMIs starting at 6000/month. MUMBAI, India , July 25, 2026 -- Reliance Digital, India s leading consumer electronics retailer, today announced the availability of Samsung s latest generation of foldable smartphones the Galaxy Z Fold8 Ultra , Galaxy Z Fold8 and Galaxy Z Flip8 . Designed to deliver the next evolution of Galaxy AI, powerful performance and iconic foldable innovation, Samsung s newest line-up is now available across Reliance Digital stores and online.