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The engineering employment landscape in India is shifting. While computer science has long dominated, there is now growing opportunity in fields like green energy, materials, microelectronics and defence-engineering — driven by sustainability goals and national security priorities.At the same time, firms are increasingly recruiting for “AI-first” roles: data architecture, generative AI, machine-learning specialists, automation engineers.  Industry-academia synergy in defence tech The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has handed over 12 technology-transfer agreements to industry partners (including MSMEs) in Bengaluru, covering advanced defence systems such as electronic-warfare suites, laser guidance, satellite comms.This underscores a push toward indigenisation and closer industry-academia linkages in high-tech engineering.   Skills and employability in engineering education The All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) has launched a programme cal...

 Recent advancements in large-scale foundation models have significantly improved the efficiency and accuracy of machine learning systems. These models are now capable of multitask learning, enabling seamless adaptation across diverse domains such as language processing, image generation, and predictive analytics. Researchers are focusing on reducing model size without compromising performance, making deployment more sustainable and accessible for industries worldwide. Edge AI and On-Device Learning A major shift toward edge machine learning is underway, emphasizing privacy, speed, and real-time data processing. Companies are integrating compact neural networks into IoT devices, smartphones, and autonomous systems, reducing reliance on cloud servers. This transition not only cuts latency but also enhances data security, especially in applications like healthcare monitoring and industrial automation.  Explainable and Responsible AI Growth Transparency in machine learning con...

 HP released a silent update (version 1.2.50.9581) for its OneAgent system‐management software, which inadvertently removed critical Microsoft certificates (specifically the “MS-Organization-Access” certificate used by Microsoft Entra ID / Intune). As a result, affected devices (mainly HP AI PCs from the past year) lost access to Entra ID and could not log in. HP has since pulled the update and is assisting impacted customers. OS Lifecycle & AI Enhancements — Windows 11 Microsoft has formally ended free security support for Windows 10, urging users to migrate to Windows 11. The latest Windows 11 updates include deeper AI integration—such as a voice-trigger “Hey, Copilot” mode—aimed at making the OS more conversational and proactive. What to do: If you’re still on Windows 10, plan migration to Windows 11 soon (or enroll in extended support if available). For Windows 11 users, enable “Get latest updates as soon as available” to receive new features early per Microsoft’s guidance...

Wi-Fi 7, officially certified in early 2024, is now moving into mainstream use worldwide. It brings transformative upgrades such as wider 320 MHz channels, Multi-Link Operation (MLO), and 4K-QAM modulation—together enabling multi-gigabit speeds with far greater reliability. By allowing devices to use several frequency bands simultaneously, Wi-Fi 7 drastically reduces latency and network congestion. The technology is especially beneficial in crowded homes, large offices, and smart environments where dozens of devices demand seamless connectivity. Analysts project that 2025 will be the pivotal year for Wi-Fi 7 adoption across smartphones, laptops, routers, and enterprise networks.  Preparing for Wi-Fi 8: Ultra-Reliable, Low-Latency Connectivity While Wi-Fi 7 dominates 2025 headlines, researchers and industry leaders are already developing Wi-Fi 8 (IEEE 802.11bn). Unlike its predecessors that focused mainly on raw speed, Wi-Fi 8 emphasizes deterministic performance—meaning ultra-low l...

Artificial Intelligence continues to dominate technological innovation across industries. The Stanford AI Index 2025 reports that nearly 78 % of global organizations are now using AI solutions, up from 55 % the previous year. Massive investments—over US $33.9 billion in generative AI alone—highlight a clear shift toward automation, efficiency, and data-driven decision-making. Nations are racing to integrate AI into their digital strategies, from research to public services, signaling that artificial intelligence has become a foundational infrastructure for modern economies.  Rise of Multimodal and Autonomous Systems The newest generation of AI models is no longer limited to text or images but can process multiple forms of data—visuals, audio, numerical datasets, and even live sensor inputs. These multimodal and self-evolving AI agents perform complex reasoning and learn continuously without direct human control. Such developments are especially promising for real-time monitorin...

Recent updates to Windows 11 (24H2/25H2) and Windows Server 2025 have triggered authentication failures, particularly in systems using smart-card or certificate-based login methods. Microsoft has acknowledged the issue, which affects Active Directory synchronization and certain certificate providers. Administrators are advised to monitor authentication logs for cryptographic provider errors and await an official patch or workaround. Windows Server 2025 Servicing Stack and Cumulative Update An out-of-band cumulative update (KB5070773) and a Servicing Stack Update (KB5067360) were released on October 20, 2025 . These updates improve system reliability but have introduced replication issues in environments where the schema master FSMO role is hosted on Windows Server 2025. Microsoft recommends verifying replication status post-installation and reviewing the Windows Server 2025 Release Health dashboard for emerging reports. WSUS Remote Code Execution Vulnerability A new proof-of-concept ex...

The merger of big data processing and AI/machine-learning is no longer niche — many organisations are using ML to automate data cleaning, structuring and validation, reducing manual effort.With large volumes of data, predictive analytics are becoming more accurate, and firms are shifting from retrospective (“what happened”) to predictive (“what will happen”) and prescriptive (“what should we do”) analytics. Real-time / Edge Processing Real-time analytics is increasingly critical: organisations want insights as data is generated rather than hours or days later.Edge computing (processing data nearer the source rather than sending everything to a central cloud) is gaining traction — this helps lower latency, reduce bandwidth, improve scalability.   Data Fabric, Metadata Management & Data Produ According to analysts (e.g., Gartner), data architecture trends include “data fabrics” (integrating diverse data sources), stronger metadata/lineage management, and the concept of “data pro...

F5 breach, source code leak, and emergency order A serious breach at F5 (maker of BIG-IP and related network/security products) has been attributed to a nation-state actor. Attackers allegedly accessed internal systems for some time and exfiltrated source code and vulnerability data. In response, the U.S. CISA (Cybersecurity & Infrastructure Security Agency) has issued an emergency directive (ED-26-01), mandating that federal agencies patch and mitigate F5 device vulnerabilities by October 22, 2025, and report inventories by October 29. Microsoft’s Largest Patch Tuesday — 167 CVEs The October 2025 update addresses 167 vulnerabilities (the largest in Microsoft’s history), including several zero-days that were already being exploited in the wild. The scale underscores the ongoing reality: even major vendors remain regularly exposed, and patch management is increasingly critical. A deserialization vulnerability in SAP NetWeaver’s Java component (RMI-P4 module) allows unauthenticated ...

 Researchers are developing hybrid encryption models that combine classical cryptographic methods with post-quantum algorithms and Quantum Key Distribution (QKD). A notable example is a framework integrating EdDSA, ML-DSA-6x5, and QKD via Guardian, aiming to enhance data protection against quantum threats. AI-Driven Cryptography Management IBM has introduced the Guardium Cryptography Manager, an AI-powered platform designed to help enterprises manage encryption and prepare for quantum risks. The system offers centralized visibility and automated remediation for cryptographic keys across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.   Global Regulatory Movements The UK's National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) has reopened applications for its Post-Quantum Cryptography pilot scheme, encouraging businesses to prepare for the transition to quantum-resistant systems.  Windscribe VPN has updated its WireGuard protocol with advanced post-quantum protections, integrating traditional encryp...

 “Vibe Coding” / AI-driven natural-language coding The concept of vibe coding (i.e. writing software via natural language prompts rather than detailed manual coding) is gaining traction.It’s being viewed as an extension of “software + AI agents” — letting people express intent, and letting AI fill in boilerplate, structure, and details.But there are warnings: automatically generated code can carry security risks (e.g. reintroducing known vulnerabilities) if not carefully reviewed. Agentic / AI coding tool advances  At DevDay 2025 , OpenAI introduced an Agent Kit and updates to its Codex model, to better support building AI agents.GitHub (via Copilot) is embedding agents that can autonomously fix bugs, add features, and improve documentation — operating within your repo, analyzing code context, and proposing changes.Microsoft is planning to evolve GitHub further to be more AI-native, so that coding, security, analytics, etc., are more tightly integrated. Security & “techn...