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Financialcontent·12h ago

Gartner 2026 CMO Spend Survey Finds CMOs Allocate 15.3% of Marketing Budgets to AI, but Only 30% Are Ready to Scale AI Capabilities

CMOs are allocating an average of 15.3% of marketing budgets to AI initiatives, yet most marketing organizations lack the maturity to scale those investments, according to a survey by Gartner, Inc., a business and technology insights company. While 70% of CMOs say becoming an AI leader is a critical goal for 2026, only 30% report mature or fully developed AI readiness capabilities.

News7tv·12h ago·1 min

Officials give update after Americans aboard hontavirus-hit cruise hit return to U.S.

IE 11 is not supported. For an optimal experience visit our site on another browser. Breaking down health officials’ update after Americans return to the U.S. 09:38 Now Playing Officials give update after Americans aboard hontavirus-hit cruise hit return to U.S. 05:34 UP NEXT The fight is on over tickets to the White House UFC [...] The post Officials give update after Americans aboard hontavirus-hit cruise hit return to U.S. appeared first on News7tv .

News First Prime·12h ago·1 min

Bengaluru Suburban Rail gets ₹1,513 crore boost with 153 metro-style coaches

K RIDE has placed a ₹1,513.75 crore order with Chennai’s ICF for 153 AC metro style coaches for Bengaluru’s suburban rail, boosting plans to launch key corridors on time Bengaluru’s long-awaited suburban rail dream has moved a step closer to reality with a major order placed for metro-style train coaches. Karnataka Rail Infrastructure Development Company (K-RIDE) has issued a work order to Chennai’s Integral Coach Factory (ICF) for 153 air-conditioned, broad-gauge “metro-type” coaches, giving fresh momentum to the flagship project. The contract, worth ₹1,513.75 crore, will cater to train requirements on Corridor-2 and Corridor-4 of the Bengaluru Suburban Rail Project. As per the order, awarded on May 6, 2026, ICF must begin supplying the coaches within the next 18 months, a timeline that aligns with the target to open the Chikkabanavara–Yeshwanthpur stretch under Corridor-2 to the public on schedule. Officials said the upcoming rake sets will feature fully air-conditioned, metro-style interiors designed for high-frequency suburban operations, aiming to ease daily commute pressures on Bengaluru’s overburdened road network. An official Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between K-RIDE and ICF is expected to be signed soon to formalise technical and commercial terms. Also Read: Summer rush pushes Nandini ice cream sales to record high across Karnataka The work order goes beyond simple manufacture of coach bodies. ICF will be responsible for the complete design and production of the rolling stock, along with quality inspection, integration of systems, testing and commissioning before the trains are deployed for passenger service. The agency will also coordinate closely with signalling, traction and power supply, and platform screen door contractors to ensure seamless system compatibility. In addition, ICF must secure all mandatory approvals from the Research Designs and Standards Organisation (RDSO) and comply with stringent RAMS (Reliability, Availability, Maintainability and Safety) standards, which are critical for the safe and efficient operation of the new corridors. Planners say the order is a key milestone that brings Bengaluru’s suburban rail network closer to offering a metro-like experience for daily commuters. Also Read: ‘This scar is my answer’: Hardik Pandya reveals pain behind match-winning heroics

Financialcontent·12h ago·1 min

TechMediaBreaks – Datavault AI Inc. (NASDAQ: DVLT) Highlights Edge Computing Strategy Ahead of Senate Digital Asset Legislation Vote

Datavault AI (NASDAQ: DVLT) highlighted the strategic positioning of its distributed edge computing network ahead of this week’s anticipated U.S. Senate Banking Committee markup of the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act, legislation aimed at establishing a comprehensive federal framework for digital assets. The company said it expects regulatory clarity to support increased demand for secure data processing, tokenization and AI infrastructure, as it advances deployment of a modular mini data

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