Patents are scourge on software industry: Vishal Sikka
With roots in software products industry, he wondered about the industry's "strange fixation" with patents, which he termed as unproductive for innovation.
Jan 16, 2015, 16:11 PM IST
Infosys open to 'bigger scale' acquisitions: CEO Vishal Sikka
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, who was brought from German software major SAP last year to revive the company's fortunes, also laughed off suggestions that Infosys itself can be acquired.
Jan 15, 2015, 15:22 PM IST
Infosys to develop Mysore campus as 'Smart City'
"Our model ecosystem at Mysore will serve as a live, replicable example of smart city innovations that will harness all the advantages of digitization. These technologies promise to revolutionize the physical spaces we inhabit," Infosys CEO Dr Vishal Sikka said, after meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi.
Jan 14, 2015, 19:53 PM IST
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka meets PM Modi; dedicates $250 mn to innovate in India
The chief of India's second largest IT services firm also discussed with Modi ways in which the company can participate in the Prime Minister's vision of smart and digitally empowered India.
Jan 14, 2015, 15:27 PM IST
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka meets PM Modi; commits $250 mn for innovation
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka met Prime Minister Narendra Modi Wednesday and is said to have committed USD 250 million towards innovation in India.
Jan 14, 2015, 15:20 PM IST
India lives in my heart, says Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka, who shuttles between San Francisco and Bangalore to balance his family and work life, believes that India lives in his heart.
Jan 09, 2015, 20:21 PM IST
Infosys Q3 net profit up 13% at Rs 3,250 crore; beats expectations
Beating expectations, Infosys on Friday reported 13 percent jump in consolidated net profit for the third quarter to Rs 3,250 crore, helped by increase in business and clients from North America, as also from India.
Jan 09, 2015, 18:13 PM IST
Infosys beefs up innovation fund to $500 million
India's second largest software services firm Infosys will expand its 'Innovation Fund' five times to USD 500 million to provide financing to start-ups and new technologies like artificial intelligence.
Jan 09, 2015, 17:38 PM IST
Infosys to expand CSR activities in Americas, spend $5 mn a year
Country's second largest software services firm Infosys will expand its Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activities in the Americas to focus on making quality computer science education widely available.
Dec 30, 2014, 18:41 PM IST
Huge opportunity for Uber-like services in India: Infosys CEO
Uber may be in the midst of a major controversy over a rape incident in India, but Infosys' CEO Vishal Sikka feels that digital services like this app-based taxi provider have huge potential in the country.
Dec 10, 2014, 20:45 PM IST
Infosys founders fully committed to management, it's all good: Sikka
Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka Wednesday said the founders of India's second largest IT services firm Infosys still remain committed to the firm and the sold stock will be used for philanthropic purposes.
Dec 10, 2014, 20:37 PM IST
Vishal Sikka welcomes share sale by Infosys co-founders
As four founder families sold part of their Infosys holdings Monday, CEO Vishal Sikka said monetisation of shares for philanthropic and entrepreneurship purposes was in line with the company's values.
Dec 08, 2014, 23:16 PM IST
Infosys founders sell stakes for $1 bn; investors lose $2 bn
A total of 3.26 crore shares, accounting for over 5.5 percent stake in the company, were sold through multiple deals by Murthy, Nilekani, Dinesh and some of their family members, as well as wife of Shibulal.
Dec 08, 2014, 17:24 PM IST
Infosys focuses on small acquisitions, entering new segments
Speaking at analysts meet, Infosys CEO Vishal Sikka said the company will look at firms working on "technologies of tomorrow" like artificial intelligence (AI) and automation for acquisition.
Dec 05, 2014, 18:05 PM IST
FIIs hike stake in Infosys to 42.67% in Jul-Sep quarter
Infosys new chief executive officer (CEO) and managing director Vishal Sikka took charge of the company in August.
Nov 19, 2014, 15:59 PM IST
Infosys ties up with DreamWorks for new solutions
The US-based digital studio creates animated feature films, television programmes and online virtual worlds.
Nov 15, 2014, 11:11 AM IST
Infosys Prize 2014 announced for 6 categories
The Infosys Science Foundation Thursday announced winners of the Infosys Prize 2014 across six categories.
Nov 13, 2014, 19:52 PM IST
Over 100 ex-Infosys execs returning on Vishal Sikka's call
Over 100 former executives of leading IT company, Infosys, are returning to the company heeding new CEO Vishal Sikka's call to re-join.
Oct 16, 2014, 18:05 PM IST
Two more SAP executives join Infosys
Infosys has roped in two more SAP executives Ritika Suri and Abdul Razak.
Oct 15, 2014, 13:40 PM IST
We can once again become bellwether of IT industry: Sikka
Vishal Sikka has been tasked with putting the firm back on the growth trajectory at par with peers like TCS and HCL Technologies.
Oct 10, 2014, 14:57 PM IST
