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Infosys Launches AI Hub for Global CMOs

Debashish Mukherjee — Wed, 24 Jun 2026 16:48:00 +0200

Infosys, a leading provider of AI-driven consulting and technology solutions, has partnered with the Association of National Advertisers' (ANA) Global CMO Growth Council and LIONS, the organization behind the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity, to introduce the CMO AI Hub. The new platform leverages artificial intelligence to foster knowledge-sharing among Chief Marketing Officers by consolidating expertise, insights, and experiences from top marketing leaders and organizations around the world.

Powered by Infosys Aster, the company's AI-enhanced marketing platform, the CMO AI Hub integrates curated content from the ANA, LIONS, and the Infosys Knowledge Institute, Infosys' research division. The platform provides a secure, conversational environment specifically designed for senior marketing executives. It incorporates strong governance measures, privacy-focused architecture, and human oversight to ensure reliability, trust, and enterprise-level scalability.

Created exclusively for members of the ANA Global CMO Growth Council, the Hub converts the collective expertise of the marketing community into an on-demand resource. CMOs can describe business challenges using natural language and receive tailored insights generated from research, case studies, and executive viewpoints, helping them make faster and more informed decisions.

The initiative addresses a key concern among marketing leaders: understanding and adapting to the growing influence of AI. The launch coincides with the release of the CMO AI Playbook, developed by the Infosys Knowledge Institute through extensive research, including interviews with CMOs, discussions with marketing executives at global industry events, and contributions from ANA members. While the Playbook documents these findings, the AI Hub transforms them into a practical, everyday decision-support tool.

Key features of the CMO AI Hub include:

Interactive AI-driven insights: Users can pose questions in natural language and receive instant, synthesized responses based on curated industry knowledge.
Leadership-focused outputs: Information is distilled into concise summaries, allowing CMOs to quickly understand and benefit from peer experiences and perspectives.
Collaborative knowledge sharing: Marketing leaders can contribute their own insights, continuously enriching the platform's collective intelligence.
Secure member-only access: The Hub is available exclusively to Growth Council members and is supported by enterprise-grade governance, responsible AI practices, and robust privacy protections.

Nick Primola, Group Executive Vice President at the ANA and head of the Global CMO Growth Council, noted that CMOs were seeking actionable guidance that could support critical decision-making in real time. He said the AI Hub transforms the collective knowledge of leading marketers and industry experts into a readily accessible resource, helping members make better-informed decisions in a fast-moving marketing environment.

Simon Cook, CEO of LIONS, emphasized that the Growth Council was established to unite world-class marketers and accelerate growth opportunities. He described the AI Hub as a significant advancement of that vision, giving members immediate access to the community's collective expertise. Cook also highlighted that AI and creativity work best together, combining human judgment with technological speed while keeping people at the heart of the process.

Sumit Virmani, Global Chief Marketing Officer at Infosys, stated that AI offers marketers an opportunity to expand beyond operational efficiencies and strengthen marketing's contribution to business growth. By blending the expertise of leading marketers with an AI-enabled platform, the CMO AI Hub turns scattered information into shared intelligence, empowering marketing leaders to make smarter decisions and generate greater business value.

Infosys to Modernize Valmet’s IT Operations with AI and Cloud

Debashish Mukherjee — Tue, 16 Jun 2026 13:59:00 +0200

Infosys, a global provider of AI-driven consulting and technology services, has entered into a long-term strategic partnership with Valmet, a leading technology company serving process industries. Under this agreement, Infosys will help modernize Valmet’s core IT environment and drive a comprehensive IT transformation program aimed at improving operational performance and ensuring stronger alignment between technology functions and business goals.

As part of the initiative, Infosys will apply its industry knowledge and technology expertise to enhance Valmet’s IT landscape in support of the company’s "Lead the Way" strategy. The collaboration is expected to streamline operations, optimize resource utilization, lower operating costs, and enable more proactive management of enterprise IT services. It will also help establish a robust and future-ready technology foundation that remains closely connected to business objectives.

To enable this transformation, Infosys will deploy Infosys Topaz Fabric, its open and composable agentic AI services platform, to introduce intelligent automation across IT operations. Using a human-in-the-loop governance model, the solution will emphasize transparency, accuracy, and oversight while improving productivity, accelerating issue resolution, and strengthening operational resilience.

Additionally, Infosys will utilize Infosys Cobalt, its cloud transformation suite, to build secure, scalable, and modern cloud infrastructure that supports Valmet’s IT modernization objectives. Combined, these technologies will help establish an AI-first operating framework designed to enhance efficiency, strengthen resilience, and support long-term business adaptability.

Commenting on the partnership, Arto Huuskonen stated that Valmet’s objective is to create a resilient and future-oriented digital foundation capable of supporting the company’s strategic ambitions. He noted that, as the organization advances its IT modernization efforts, improving efficiency and governance remains a key priority. He added that Infosys’ expertise in AI, cloud technologies, and managed services, along with its responsible approach to AI adoption, will help accelerate Valmet’s transformation journey and establish a scalable operating model aligned with evolving business requirements.

Jasmeet Singh highlighted that organizations seeking sustainable growth must adopt AI-driven, business-centric, and future-ready technology ecosystems. He noted that the collaboration demonstrates Infosys’ commitment to delivering transformational outcomes through its AI and cloud capabilities. According to Singh, the partnership aims to foster innovation, improve operational agility, and generate long-term value that supports Valmet’s strategic vision.

Infosys Expands Partnership with University of Nottingham to Enhance Digital Student Systems

Debashish Mukherjee — Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:19:00 +0100

Infosys, a leading provider of advanced digital services and consulting, has announced an expanded partnership with the University of Nottingham—ranked among the top 100 universities globally in the QS World University Rankings 2026, with campuses across the UK, Malaysia, and China. The renewed collaboration aims to enhance the performance, security, and compliance of the university’s essential Student Management System.

Since beginning their partnership in 2017, Infosys has played a key role in transforming the university’s Student Information System. This transformation streamlined application workflows and strengthened compliance reporting, leading to a 70% drop in incidents, around a 30% improvement in system performance and availability, more than 35% reduction in infrastructure costs, and a significantly better user experience.

Under the extended agreement, Infosys will continue to support and maintain NottinghamHub, the university’s Student Information System, while improving core processes throughout the student lifecycle. The initiative will also include infrastructure modernisation to boost system uptime and reinforce web security through Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA).

To drive these advancements, Infosys will utilise its proprietary platforms, including Infosys Cobalt for accelerating cloud adoption and Infosys Topaz Fabric—an AI-driven, multi-layered ecosystem designed to integrate infrastructure, data, applications, and workflows. These technologies will help streamline operations, unify systems, and enable data-led decision-making, supporting a digital-first environment for over 46,000 students and 12,000 staff worldwide.

Chris Hunt, Chief Operating Officer at the University of Nottingham, stated that the strengthened partnership with Infosys will enhance the reliability, security, and innovation of the university’s digital ecosystem. He emphasised the importance of the Student Management System in supporting the entire student journey and noted that the collaboration will help elevate academic and operational standards.

Jo Simpson, Chief Revenue Officer at the University of Nottingham, highlighted that the extended partnership will not only improve digital infrastructure but also create more impactful learning experiences. She noted that the collaboration aligns Infosys’ industry expertise with the university’s applied learning programmes, offering students valuable exposure to real-world skills in engineering and digital technology.

Ashiss Kumar Dash, EVP and Global Head of Services at Infosys, expressed enthusiasm about strengthening the partnership. He noted that as universities face increasing complexity across global campuses and rising expectations from digitally native students, innovation is essential. He added that the collaboration, powered by Infosys Cobalt and Topaz Fabric, will help the University of Nottingham set new standards in leveraging technology to succeed in a rapidly evolving educational landscape.