Archive: July 16, 2025

Kingston Adds New Form Factor to NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe SSD

Mumbai, India– July 16, 2025 – Kingston Technology, a world leader in memory and technology solutions, today announced it has added a new form factor, to join the previous 2280 model, NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe M.2 2230 SSD for users looking for a high-speed, low power NVMe storage upgrade for compatible laptops and handheld gaming consoles1.

The Kingston NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD is a compact single-sided M.2 2230 (22x30mm) design that provides storage expansion up to 2TB2 for systems with limited space. Powered by a Gen 4×4 NVMe controller NV3 2230 delivers read/write speeds of up to 6,000/5,000MB/s3, creating a more responsive system able to handle a wide range of workloads.

“We are happy to expand our offerings with the NV3 2230 SSD allowing users to upgrade not just their devices but their experience, whether for work or play,” said Kingston. “NV3 2230 delivers speed and reliability making it ideal for creators and gamers ready to see improved performance.”

Available in capacities from 500GB – 2TB, NV3 2230 provides users storage for an array of applications, files, games and more. NV3 also includes 1-year free Acronis® True Image for Kingston software, alongside the Kingston SSD Manager application, enabling users to monitor drive health and disk usage, update drive firmware, and securely erase data.

NV3 PCIe 4.0 NVMe 2230 SSD Features and Specifications:
• Form factor: M.2 2230
• Interface: PCIe 4.0 x4 NVMe
• Capacities2: 500GB, 1TB, 2TB

• Sequential read/write3:
o 500GB – 5,000/3,000MB/s
o 1TB – 6,000/4,000MB/s
o 2TB – 6,000/5,000MB/s
• NAND: 3D
• Endurance (total bytes written)4:
o 500GB – 160TB
o 1TB – 320TB
o 2TB – 640TB
• Storage temperature: -40°C~85°C
• Operating temperature: 0°C~70°C
• Dimensions: 22mm x 30mm x 2.3mm
• Weight:
o 500GB – 2.6g
o 1TB – 2TB – 2.8g
• Vibration non-operating: 20G (20-1000Hz)
• MTBF: 2,000,000 hours
• Warranty/support5: Limited 5-year warranty with free technical support

This SSD is designed for use in desktop and notebook computer workloads and is not intended for Server environments.

1 Consult with your device manufacturer prior to installing an SSD.
2 Some of the listed capacity on a Flash storage device is used for formatting and other functions and is thus not available for data storage. As such, the actual available capacity for data storage is less than what is listed on the products. For more information, go to Kingston’s Flash memory guide at kingston.com/flashguide.
3Based on “out-of-box performance” using a PCIe 4.0 motherboard. Speed may vary due to host hardware, software and usage.
4 Total Bytes Written (TBW) is derived from the JEDEC Client Workload (JESD219A).
5 Limited warranty based on 5 years or “Percentage Used”, which can be found using the Kingston SSD Manager (Kingston.com/ SSDManager). For NVMe SSDs, a new unused product will show a Percentage Used value of 0, whereas a product that reaches its warranty limit will show a Percentage Used value of greater than or equal to one hundred (100). See Kingston.com/wa for details.

AI Appreciation Day 2025: Insights from Industry Leaders

Praveer Kochhar, Co-Founder & CPO, KOGO AI

“AI Appreciation Day is a good moment to pause and take in just how far we’ve come. In just a few years, AI has gone from a backend tool to an ally we actively collaborate with to make decisions, solve problems, and even shape strategy. It’s changed how we work, how we think, and in many ways, how we build.

Looking ahead, the future with AI feels even more promising. It holds the power to augment human potential and help us achieve in months or weeks what once took years. And with Private AI in the picture, some of the biggest blockers, like data exposure and security, are no longer standing in the way.

That’s exactly why we built Private AI at KOGO— to help organisations leverage the power of AI without having to give up control over their data. That opens up possibilities for sectors that have traditionally kept their distance from AI, like defence, healthcare, and BFSI, where AI has always been needed but never fully trusted.

India has both the talent and the urgency to lead in this space. And as the blockers are out, people can innovate without second thoughts. When human potential moves in lockstep with AI capabilities, nothing is standing in the way. What’s ahead is a kind of innovation we haven’t yet imagined, and I believe we’re just getting started.”

Padmakumar Nair, Founder and CEO, Ennoventure, Inc.

“AI Appreciation Day is a timely recognition of how artificial intelligence has progressed from a futuristic concept to a foundational driver of transformation across industries. AI is enhancing healthcare diagnostics, streamlining supply chains, strengthening cybersecurity, enabling fraud detection, and revolutionizing how we process and engage with information. It empowers us to navigate complexity, discover meaningful insights, and make smarter decisions at scale.

At Ennoventure, we leverage AI to safeguard brand integrity through cryptographic solutions that are secure, scalable, and seamlessly integrated into product packaging. Our innovations help global brands protect authenticity and build trust with their consumers, no additional equipment required.

As AI continues to evolve, so must our commitment to ethical development and transparent use. The advancement of technology must align with human values, ensuring AI is used responsibly to support fairness, security, and inclusivity. Its true strength lies in its ability to enhance human capability, amplifying vision, accelerating action, and addressing challenges that demand precision and speed.

On AI Appreciation Day, we celebrate the ingenuity behind AI and reaffirm our responsibility to use it wisely. This is a moment to accelerate progress with purpose and shape a future where AI truly empowers the world it touches.”

Vineet Dhawan, CEO at DCT Inc. & dcafé digital Inc

“We must look at AI as an enabler for more responsive businesses, and not just to create smarter systems. Whether we are supporting clients through their OTT journeys or building high-performing Global Capability Centres, AI can help us make technology work with greater accuracy, adaptability, and agility.

Over the past year, we have seen AI quietly improve how decisions are made, how content is delivered, and how teams respond to changing market conditions. It must not be looked at as a standalone solution, but as one part of a larger ecosystem that blends engineering, domain insight, and execution.

This AI Appreciation Day, we at DCT, want to acknowledge the real work that goes into applying it meaningfully. AI can only take you so far on its own. It is the work our teams do every day behind the scenes that turns potential into real impact for our clients.”

Aditya Prabhu, CEO, Secutech Automations

“We view AI as a core functional layer that helps build infrastructure which is responsive, secure, and future-ready. Our systems today use AI to monitor equipment health, detect anomalies across security layers, and support decision-making at both the operator and administrative levels. Thus, making AI crucial for infrastructure to move beyond static automation and become truly responsive.

AI’s real strength lies in its ability to unify systems and enable them to work in sync. When this intelligence is embedded across the environment, it improves safety, simplifies operations, and reduces friction for all stakeholders.
In short, AI is most valuable when it helps owners, operators, and occupants experience smarter, safer environments without adding complexity. That is where its appreciation truly lies.”

India Tops GenAI Learning as Experts Urge Human-Centric, Ethical AI

Prashasti Rastogi, Director, Coursera for Campus, and Government – India.

“India is leading the world in GenAI learning with over 2.6 million enrollments and 2 million learning hours on Coursera — that’s more than 230 years of learning in under three years. This momentum reflects the country’s potential to power the global AI talent pipeline but realizing that promise hinges on the right skilling at scale.” “As momentum builds across India — especially with more women and first-generation learners embracing AI tools like Coursera Coach — we’re focused on delivering accessible, localized, and job-aligned training to help every learner thrive in the digital economy.”

“As we approach AI Appreciation Day, it’s clear that artificial intelligence has seamlessly integrated into our daily lives, from personalised recommendations and GPS navigation to predictive text and advanced medical diagnostics. In cybersecurity, AI is proving invaluable, analysing vast datasets to distinguish threats and automating repetitive tasks to maintain secure infrastructures.

To truly harness the power of AI in our computing environments, organisations must champion AI as a tool for augmentation, not replacement. This means designing systems where AI handles repetitive tasks, freeing humans to focus on complex problem-solving, innovation, and ethical oversight. Prioritising human creativity and judgment is paramount as AI continues to advance. Alongside AI literacy, educational initiatives should emphasise critical thinking and adaptability.

However, the rapid advancement of AI also presents multifaceted cybersecurity threats. We’re seeing everything from sophisticated AI-generated deepfakes designed to trick employees into making fraudulent bank transfers, to simplistic AI-generated malware leveraging known flaws through phishing attacks. The most effective approach to defending against and mitigating these threats mirrors current cyber defence strategies: preemptive exposure management to address vulnerabilities before they’re exploited, and robust employee education on suspicious requests, no matter how compelling they may seem.

Bernard Montel, EMEA Technical Director and Security Strategist, Tenable

Invest in AI for Augmentation: Prioritise AI implementations that enhance human capabilities, empowering your workforce to focus on high-value, creative, and strategic tasks. Strengthen Cyber Defences: Implement robust exposure management strategies and ongoing cybersecurity training to protect against AI-driven threats. Champion Ethical AI Development: Foster a culture that prioritises the ethical implications of AI, ensuring its responsible and secure deployment.

By embracing these principles, we can unlock AI’s full potential while safeguarding our digital future.”

Rob Newell, Group Vice President Solutions Consulting, Asia Pacific & Japan, New Relic

“On AI Appreciation Day, it is important to celebrate the significant progress made in recent years but also recognise that the AI race is far from over. APAC’s emerging leadership in AI adoption and investment means that AI is weaving its way into our everyday lives and systems. Organisations are using large language models (LLMs) and generative AI (genAI) to optimise operations, and AI agents promise to reshape our most common digital experiences. The value that organisations receive by augmenting human capabilities with AI are clear: there’s significant cost and productivity efficiencies that help businesses unlock new frontiers of innovation.

For organisations to integrate these AI tools and realise their potential, they will have to fundamentally rethink their technology architectures. Regardless of the size, all companies are facing the same harsh reality: AI tools are expensive to use, and the costs of building new AI-backed technologies are unpredictable. Organisations that win in our inevitable AI-enabled future won’t necessarily be the ones with the best ideas; instead, the winners will be those that have figured out how to effectively balance cost, value, and performance.

Despite the rapid evolution of generative AI technology, the fundamental questions underpinning the cost of AI are simple: How often do companies query an LLM and how much do those queries cost? By controlling these queries effectively and getting the most out of every call by adopting AI-supportive techniques such as retrieval augmented generation (RAG) and agent frameworks, companies can more reliably predict and lower their AI expenses.

Historically, observability has offered organisations the ability to detect and respond to anomalies in their systems and optimise performance. But with AI driving a revolution in processes and architectures, observability needs to evolve to keep pace and continue providing users with a window into their own systems and processes. New Relic research found that 39% of IT leaders in India regarded AI as a key driver for observability adoption.

Organisations need intelligent observability to rise and meet the challenge brought by AI. This next phase of observability will be preventive, self-healing, and autonomous, so that it can surface the right insights to the right person at the right time. AI monitoring tools give companies end-to-end visibility into their AI-integrated workflows, but more importantly real-time insight to troubleshoot, compare, and optimise approaches to using LLMs to improve their features or offer brand new experiences. This allows companies to adjust when necessary to manage costs, improve performance, and reduce common issues that can cause costly hiccups.

In the long term, AI will truly become ubiquitous when we can reliably achieve the right balance between cost, performance, quality, value, and reliability. Companies developing AI features need to identify the right use cases to get the most out of those LLMs while still delivering value and innovation to their customers.

Observability helps companies maintain reliability, quality, and efficiency throughout all components of the AI technology stack, alongside services and infrastructure, so that they have the data they need to make decisions that limit expenses, maximise ROI, and accelerate business outcomes.”

Acer Unveils Swift Lite AI PC for Modern, On-the-Go Professionals

Acer Unveils Swift Lite AI PC as Part of the Lite Series Emphasizing Ultra–Light, AI–Powered Computing for the Modern Mobile Professional

Mumbai/Bangalore, July 16, 2025 – Acer, one of the leading technology brands in the world, has launched the Swift Lite 14, part of the successful Lite series laptop, emphasizing a lightweight build, powered by the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors with integrated Intel® AI Boost NPU. This cutting-edge AI engine enables collaboration, content creation, and multitasking with greater power efficiency and responsiveness. From streaming and designing to coding and video conferencing, Swift Lite delivers longer battery life and smooth performance. It also supports features like Windows Studio Effects, Background Blur, Noise Cancellation, and other next-gen AI tools—without compromising battery life.

The Swift Lite 14 is equipped with the latest Intel® Core™ Ultra processors featuring Intel® AI Boost NPU, delivering advanced capabilities for AI–powered collaboration, content creation, and everyday multitasking. From streaming and designing to coding and video conferencing, Swift Lite offers extended unplugged usage with impressive energy efficiency and responsive speed. The integrated AI engine enables features like Windows Studio Effects, background blur, noise reduction, and other next-generation tools without compromising battery life.

At the heart of the Swift Lite is a stunning 14-inch OLED display with WUXGA (1920 x 1200) resolution and a cinematic 16:10 aspect ratio. It boasts a 100% DCI-P3 color gamut and an impressive 87% screen-to-body ratio, delivering an immersive visual experience. Even the IPS display offers sharp, vivid visuals with high contrast, perfect for both work and entertainment. Enhancing its versatility, a 180-degree hinge allows the screen to lie completely flat, making it ideal for collaborative and hybrid work environments.

Crafted from a durable aluminium alloy chassis, Swift Lite 14 exudes premium minimalism and is available in stylish Light Silver and Sunset Copper finishes. The device includes a Full HD webcam with a privacy shutter for security, high-quality video calls, a precision touchpad, and a dedicated Copilot key for instant access to Microsoft’s AI assistant. Its full-size ergonomic keyboard ensures comfort and precision for extended work sessions. The laptop measures just 15.9mm in thickness and weighs 1.1 kg, making it highly portable without sacrificing capability.

Speaking about the launch, Sudhir Goel, Chief Business Officer at Acer India, said, “With the launch of the Swift Lite AI PC, Acer reinforces its commitment to delivering future-ready computing experiences to Indian users in light weight build as part of our ‘Lite” series. But is more than just a lightweight laptop; it embodies the next generation of mobile computing, powered by AI. Purpose-built for today’s dynamic professionals, Swift Lite integrates intelligent features that streamline tasks, fuel creativity, and boost productivity. It strikes the ideal balance between portability and performance, reflecting our vision for an AI-first future.”

Swift Lite 14 is equipped with a wide range of connectivity options, including two USB 3.2 Gen 2 Type-C ports that support both Power Delivery and DisplayPort, one USB 3.2 Gen 1 Type-A port for standard peripherals, an HDMI ort for external displays, a 3.5mm audio jack for headphones or speakers, a Kensington lock slot for added security, and a type c charging. It also supports Wi-Fi 6 and Bluetooth 5.1 or above for fast, uninterrupted wireless connections. Running on Microsoft Windows 11 Home, it features integrated Copilot access via a dedicated keyboard key, unlocking seamless AI tools for creativity and productivity. With up to 32 GB LPDDR5 RAM, 1 TB PCIe Gen 4 SSD, and a 50Wh battery, the Swift Lite delivers powerful performance in a sleek, travel-ready design, making it the perfect AI-driven companion for professionals, creators, and students alike.