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India’s STQC‑Linked CCTV Shift: Aditya Khemka on How Compliance Is Redefining Surveillance by 2026
India’s CCTV market is entering a new phase as STQC-linked compliance becomes the baseline for connected surveillance products. What began as a technical certification requirement has now become a market filter, with manufacturers expected to meet stricter cybersecurity, firmware, and hardware standards before their products can move freely in the country. The shift matters because surveillance is now increasingly being viewed through the lens of...
Ash Agarwal on Unlocking Digital Transformation in India’s Mining and Construction Sectors
India's resource-intensive industries—mining, construction, agriculture, and forestry—are undergoing rapid digital transformation amid unique market challenges. Ash Agarwal, CEO of SYMX.AI, a global leader in industrial AI and IoT solutions, provides candid insights on navigating India's diverse landscape. Agarwal outlines SYMX.AI's disciplined entry strategy, focusing on ROI-driven adoption, connectivity innovations, and targeting high-potential sectors like mining and construction. India’s resource-heavy sectors are at an inflection point,...
Delta’s Sanjeev Srivastava on AI-Driven Factory Automation Evolution
In an exclusive interview with CXO XPERTS, Sanjeev Srivastava, Head of Business - Automation at Delta Electronics India, charts the transformation of industrial automation over the past five years—from hardware-centric systems to software-enabled intelligence that slashes downtime and elevates efficiency. India’s industrial automation market, projected to grow from $17.28 billion in 2025 to $28.73 billion by 2031 at 8.41% CAGR, exemplifies this shift. “The industry...
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ASML to Cut Around 1,700 Jobs in AI‑Driven Reorganisation
ASML, the Dutch semiconductor‑equipment giant that holds a near‑monopoly on advanced lithography tools used to manufacture cutting‑edge chips, is planning to cut roughly 1,700 jobs, or about 4 per cent of its 44,000‑person workforce. The move was announced in January alongside the company’s record full‑year revenue of €32.7 billion and signals a major internal reorganisation aimed at streamlining operations even as demand for advanced...
