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Sridhar Iyengar stories

Sridhar Iyengar is a prolific author with a keen interest in the evolving narratives of technology and its regulatory frameworks. His works reflect a deep engagement with the major technological shifts and policy developments that are shaping our world. Notably, his writing on the European Union's landmark AI Act delves into the ethical dimensions of artificial intelligence, setting a precedent with guidelines that propose to regulate AI usage responsibly.

His insights also contribute to discussions on national security and technology, as evident in his update on the AI Taskforce that is poised to advice the UK government. Similarly, Iyengar's interest in international data collaboration is highlighted by his coverage on the UK and US initiative to establish a 'data bridge', enhancing the free flow of personal data and heralding new opportunities for businesses.

With a critical eye on the ramifications of technology in the workplace, Iyengar broaches the contentious issue of remote employee surveillance, alerting us to the risks associated with the increasing electronic monitoring of home workers. In a similar vein, he discusses the repercussions of the COVID-19 pandemic on cybersecurity, attributing the heightened risk of cybercrime to the accelerated adoption of digital tools.

Celebrating milestones in the tech industry, Iyengar shares the success of Zoho Corporation as it reaches an impressive user base, while also probing the strategic management of data in business to unlock maximum value in a data-driven era. His comprehensive coverage of these themes situates him as a thoughtful commentator on the interdisciplinary impacts of technology on society and enterprise.

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Data Privacy Day: Zoho highlights the need for more education

Fri, 26th Jan 2024
Data Privacy Day: Zoho stresses the vital need for businesses to educate themselves, increase transparency and bolster data privacy practices as AI use intensifies.
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EU chief urges Europe to boost AI initiatives at Davos

Thu, 18th Jan 2024
EU Chief Ursula von der Leyen urges Europe to increase AI adoption for competitiveness at the World Economic Forum.
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European Union unveils groundbreaking AI Act for ethical AI use

Tue, 12th Dec 2023
EU unveils landmark AI Act, setting precedent with guidelines for ethical and responsible AI usage and regulation.
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AI Taskforce gathers momentum to advise UK government

Fri, 8th Sep 2023
Leading names from industry and national security are set to advise the UK government on the risks and opportunities from artificial intelligence.
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Zoho Corporation celebrates 100 million users worldwide

Wed, 6th Sep 2023
Zoho Corporation, a global technology company, announced that it is serving 100 million users across its 55+ business applications.
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UK and US ‘data bridge’ to extend Data Privacy Framework

Tue, 13th Jun 2023
UK and US to create 'data bridge' to facilitate free flow of personal data. Move aims to reduce costs and increase opportunities for businesses.
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Acceleration of digital tools in COVID-19 pandemic increased risk of cyber crime

Tue, 18th Jan 2022
The pandemic has increased the risk of cyber crime due to the acceleration of digital tools, says Sridhar Iyengar, managing director for Zoho Europe.
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Remote employee surveillance is dangerous territory

Thu, 11th Nov 2021
Electric monitoring of home workers by companies is rising rapidly with more bosses using software to monitor remote workers.
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Realising maximum business value in a data-driven world

Tue, 30th Jan 2018
If data is the new oil, how can enterprises extract value? ManageEngine's Sridhar Iyengar talks about the best ways to manage the data boom.