Amazon targets as many as 30,000 corporate job cuts, sources say
Amazon is planning to cut up to 30,000 corporate roles as part of its push to reduce bureaucracy and ramp up AI usage in its operations. This marks a major shift in how major tech firms approach internal efficiency and AI‑driven restructuring.
Crown Prosecution Service signs £20m Microsoft Copilot licensing and AI deal
The UK’s CPS has awarded a nearly £20 million contract for Microsoft enterprise licensing including Copilot AI tools. This underlines the growing role of generative AI in public‑sector procurement and enterprise workflows.
Sony Semiconductor Solutions to release industry’s first CMOS image sensor with built‑in MIPI A‑PHY interface
Sony is launching the IMX828 – a next‑gen automotive image sensor that integrates the MIPI A‑PHY interface, enabling more compact, power‑efficient vehicle cameras. This signals a step‑change in industrial sensor components for the automotive and mobility sectors.
AI‑first startups challenge India’s $264 billion IT services giants
A wave of AI‑native startups in India is beginning to upend traditional IT services firms, leveraging automation, large‑language models and new business models to capture market share. For B2B buyers, this means fresh options and increased pressure on legacy vendors.
Master Builders Association Malaysia lauds govt’s amended SST measures
Malaysia’s construction‑industry association welcomed government amendments to the Sales & Service Tax (SST) implementation, calling them forward‑looking and supportive of industry stability. The move reflects how government‑tax policy can shape B2B supply‑chain cost dynamics and business confidence.
