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Sundar Pichai stories

Sundar Pichai, a luminary in the tech world, has emerged as a significant figure in shaping the future of global technology. From his early days propelling Google Chrome to widespread acclaim to being considered for Microsoft's top job, his influence spans across significant technological advancements and corporate leadership. Pichai's interests seem to dwell in the realms of artificial intelligence, digital infrastructure, and fostering the growth of small and medium-sized businesses (SMBs) amidst challenging times.

His leadership at Google has seen decisive moves towards supporting SMBs during crises, such as the offering of Google Ad credits amid the COVID-19 pandemic, showcasing an understanding of the importance of digital tools for business continuity. Moreover, under his guidance, Google has made pivotal contributions to AI and cloud computing, focusing on innovations that promise to redefine the user experience across digital platforms. Pichai's tenure is marked by a commitment to making technological advancements accessible and beneficial on a global scale, reflecting his broader vision for a more connected and efficient world through the lens of tech.

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HP to host global conference on future AI & hybrid systems

Tue, 5th Mar 2024
HP sets the stage for its world-renowned 'Future Ready – United We Win' conference in Las Vegas, with 1,500 global partners anticipated to explore pivotal technological intersections of hybrid systems and generative AI.
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Google propels AI advancements with Gemini era innovations

Tue, 13th Feb 2024
Google is accelerating its AI advancements with Gemini, its prime AI model, offering enhanced, immersive experiences across platforms and services, and introducing Gemini Advanced, an innovative AI tool.
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Google NZ reports revenue & profit spike

Wed, 1st Jul 2020
Google New Zealand's revenue soared to NZD $36.2 million in FY19, doubling from 2018, with profits jumping to NZD $8.1 million from a USD $1 million loss.
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Google sending relief to thousands of SMBs across ANZ

Fri, 29th May 2020
Google has this week rolled out a Google Ad credit scheme, available to all SMBs with active accounts over the past year.
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Google Cloud launches COVID-19 rapid response programme

Thu, 9th Apr 2020
Google Cloud has launched a Rapid Response Virtual Agent tool to help organisations manage a surge in customer queries amid COVID-19.
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Google offers Hangouts features for free in midst of COVID-19

Thu, 26th Mar 2020
Google is offering free access to advanced Hangouts Meet features to all G Suite users until July 1, 2020, to aid remote working during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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IBM names Arvind Krishna as its new CEO

Mon, 3rd Feb 2020
Krishna is the latest addition to a list of Indians who head global tech companies, including Google, Microsoft and Adobe.
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Microsoft CEO search arrives at Google's door...

Tue, 4th Feb 2014
Sundar Pichai, the brains behind Google Chrome, emerges as the top contender for Microsoft's CEO post, potentially eclipsing Satya Nadella.