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Vishal Sikka's Vianai raises $140 mn from SoftBank Vision Fund, others

The two year-old startup will use the funding to accelerate the delivery of its human-centered AI platform and products to enterprises worldwide.

Vishal Sikka's Vianai raises $140 mn from SoftBank Vision Fund, others
Updated On : 17 Jun 2021 | 6:04 PM IST

Infosys ex-CEO Vishal Sikka gets nominated to Oracle's board of directors

Sikka said that for years the Oracle database has been the heartbeat and lifeblood of every large and significant organisation in the world.

Infosys ex-CEO Vishal Sikka gets nominated to Oracle's board of directors
Updated On : 10 Dec 2019 | 7:58 AM IST

NFRA, RoC seek information on whistleblower complaints, says Infosys

Infosys condemned the "mischievous insinuations made by anonymous sources against the co-founders and former colleagues, suggesting their involvement in the recent whistleblower allegations".

NFRA, RoC seek information on whistleblower complaints, says Infosys
Updated On : 06 Nov 2019 | 9:05 PM IST

Best of BS Opinion: In every systemic crisis there is a human factor

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Best of BS Opinion: In every systemic crisis there is a human factor
Updated On : 01 Nov 2019 | 6:42 AM IST

Puzzling silence: Why has Narayana Murthy not spoken a word on Infosys?

While Murthy was relentless in his criticism of the erstwhile company board and its CEO for not disclosing information to shareholders, his silence this time has been deafening

Puzzling silence: Why has Narayana Murthy not spoken a word on Infosys?
Updated On : 31 Oct 2019 | 9:05 PM IST

Whistle-blower complaint: Who got worst hit by the Infosys stock's freefall

Investors lost a staggering Rs 53,000 crore when the stock tanked 16 per cent on Tuesday

Whistle-blower complaint: Who got worst hit by the Infosys stock's freefall
Updated On : 23 Oct 2019 | 1:29 PM IST

India should integrate AI with education to become world leader: Sikka

Last month, at the request of PM Modi, Sikka gave a presentation before the NITI Aayog how to expand the reach of AI to the Indian society in a very big way

India should integrate AI with education to become world leader: Sikka
Updated On : 27 Sep 2019 | 10:25 PM IST

Blunt talk needed in country today, Murthy says, cites his spat with Sikka

Sikka quit in 2017 after almost a year of public dispute with Murthy and other promoter shareholders

Blunt talk needed in country today, Murthy says, cites his spat with Sikka
Updated On : 14 Jul 2019 | 12:43 AM IST

Vishal Sikka denies Teradata's IP theft charges, terms allegations baseless

He further stated that "as with all my endeavours, my work with SAP HANA was carried out with the highest integrity"

Vishal Sikka denies Teradata's IP theft charges, terms allegations baseless
Updated On : 22 Jun 2018 | 6:08 PM IST

Someone's keen to put me in a box: Sikka refuting his HP CTO job news

Not right for me to hang on after Nandan Nilekani's return, Sikka said

Someone's keen to put me in a box: Sikka refuting his HP CTO job news
Updated On : 26 Aug 2017 | 1:18 AM IST

Vishal Sikka blaming Narayana Murthy to cover up his poor show: Pai

Sikka's resignation has plunged Infosys into crisis with the company facing several issues

Vishal Sikka blaming Narayana Murthy to cover up his poor show: Pai
Updated On : 22 Aug 2017 | 1:16 AM IST

'Cultural issues' behind Vishal Sikka's exit as Infosys CEO

As the first non-founder chief executive, Vishal Sikka "gives in" to the board and co-founders' feud and steps down. And, Infosys seems to have again proved its apathy towards a cultural shift of the type information technology (IT) companies need. When Sikka, a Stanford University alumnus and former SAP board member, took charge at the founder-led Indian IT services major, he had a crucial responsibility apart from business -- changing the culture at Infosys. The company once saw co-founder Narayana Murthy "taking a decision on which carpet to choose for one of the floors at the Infosys campus in Bengaluru", said a former employee. It began to see changes in areas from operations to technology under Sikka. However, after a series of "distractions" over claims of governance lapses under his regime, he blamed the the co-founders for passing on allegations as the primary reason for resignation. Though Murthy has not pointed fingers at Sikka's strategies, he continuously raised concern ..

'Cultural issues' behind Vishal Sikka's exit as Infosys CEO
Updated On : 21 Aug 2017 | 3:47 PM IST

Infosys to give $10000 to teams with best innovation ideas: Sikka's letter to staff

Sikka said company employees should "massively" embrace automation and drive innovation

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Updated On : 04 Aug 2017 | 12:08 PM IST

Sikka's salary drops 67% in FY17 on lower bonus payout

His total compensation, including bonus and grant of stocks, fell 7% to Rs 45.11 cr

Sikka's salary drops 67% in FY17 on lower bonus payout
Updated On : 24 May 2017 | 6:47 PM IST

Infosys Q4 numbers go off track, CEO Vishal Sikka's pay drops 40%

Infosys to spend $2 billion on buyback or dividends over 12 months

Infosys Q4 numbers go off track, CEO Vishal Sikka's pay drops 40%
Updated On : 14 Apr 2017 | 8:35 AM IST

Media attacks orchestrated to harm Infosys reputation: Sikka on Panaya deal

Sikka said the reports created a false alternate reality out of events and dates

Media attacks orchestrated to harm Infosys reputation: Sikka on Panaya deal
Updated On : 22 Feb 2017 | 11:09 AM IST

Road ahead not easy, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka tells employees

Infosys can be a force powering the purposeful evolution of our world, says Sikka

Road ahead not easy, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka tells employees
Updated On : 02 Jan 2017 | 8:56 PM IST

Infosys steps up push for AI business, says Vishal Sikka

Infosys may be looking at giving more attention to AI in order to take it to the market independently

Infosys steps up push for AI business, says Vishal Sikka
Updated On : 13 Dec 2016 | 1:27 AM IST

Indian IT needs to deliver global value to succeed: Vishal Sikka

Sikka and Infosys have also been pushing for the adoption of AI in the IT sector

Indian IT needs to deliver global value to succeed: Vishal Sikka
Updated On : 11 Nov 2016 | 10:33 AM IST

IT industry should reposition to deliver global value: Vishal Sikka

Sikka's comments come at a time when the Indian IT industry is facing a crisis of declining business in traditional services

IT industry should reposition to deliver global value: Vishal Sikka
Updated On : 10 Nov 2016 | 10:49 PM IST