Digital
Hexaware deepens AWS tie-up for AI-driven SDLC
Rapidx and Kiro platform target faster, safer software delivery with agentic AI tools.
MUMBAI: Hexaware just gave software development a turbo boost because when AI agents join the coding team, even the longest sprints start feeling like a victory lap. Hexaware Technologies has expanded its long-standing collaboration with Amazon Web Services (AWS) to deliver AI-powered software development lifecycle (SDLC) capabilities to enterprises worldwide. The enhanced partnership, announced on 24 February 2026, builds on Hexaware’s Strategic Collaboration Agreement (SCA) with AWS, focusing on accelerating cloud adoption, application modernisation, and AI-led transformation.
At the core are two Hexaware innovations, Rapidx, an AI-driven software engineering platform, and Kiro, an agentic integrated development environment (IDE) designed to move teams from prototype to production-ready code in a structured, traceable way. The combined solution targets four key outcomes: shorter time-to-market, higher developer productivity, production-grade code at scale, and low-risk legacy modernisation.
Hexaware president & global head for Digital and Software Services Sanjay Salunkhe said, “Our clients want releases they can trust, even as they adopt AI in development. With RapidX and Kiro, we aim to bring more structure, standards, and traceability into the SDLC so large programs can move faster without increasing delivery risk.”
Key features include:
- AI-powered development with virtual subject-matter experts and spec-driven models that turn natural language requirements into structured code.
- Full SDLC coverage from ideation to release requirements, backlog creation, design thinking, blueprinting, coding, testing, and documentation.
- Enterprise-grade security: deployment inside customer AWS environments with private LLM options via Amazon Bedrock, plus SecOps alignment for data residency, access controls, monitoring, and audit support.
- Support for application modernisation, transition, and maintenance across complex estates.
The partnership reflects growing demand for tools that balance speed with reliability in an era where software cycles are shrinking and stakes are rising. By embedding agentic AI into the workflow, Hexaware and AWS are betting that the future of development isn’t just faster, it’s smarter, safer, and far less stressful for teams under pressure.
For enterprises drowning in legacy code and deadline demands, this expanded alliance could be the lifeline that turns chaotic sprints into confident strides, one AI-assisted line at a time.
Digital
The Indian Express appoints Nandagopal Rajan as CEO Digital & Shobhit Singhal as chief technology and product officer
Longtime editor steps up to lead next phase of growth and storytelling
NEW DELHI: The The Indian Express has announced a major leadership reshuffle in its digital division, naming veteran journalist Nandagopal Rajan as chief executive officer (Digital), while also bringing in Shobhit Singhal as chief technology and product officer.
Rajan, who has been with the organisation for over a decade, steps into the role after serving as chief operating officer and earlier as editor of new media. His journey with the company dates back to 2013, when the digital team was a compact setup. Today, it has expanded into a multi-city operation with over 500 employees, reflecting the rapid evolution of the publisher’s online presence.
In a note announcing his new role, Rajan said, “Stepping into the role of CEO of The Indian Express Digital, I am very aware that it is not about a title. It is about responsibility to the vision, to the belief that we must always be content-led, and to every reader who expects credible journalism from us.”
He also acknowledged the contributions of leadership figures such as Anant Goenka and George Varghese, while crediting Sanjay Sindhwani for building a strong foundation for future growth.
In parallel, the company has appointed Shobhit Singhal to lead its consumer product and technology functions, overseeing engineering, design, marketing, growth and subscriptions. Singhal brings extensive experience across digital product ecosystems, having previously worked with platforms such as Disney+ Hotstar and Moloco, and also serving on advisory initiatives with Google.
Singhal’s mandate will focus on strengthening user experience and scaling the publication’s digital offerings, as competition intensifies across India’s online news and media landscape.
The dual appointments signal a sharper focus on technology-led storytelling and product innovation at The Indian Express, as it continues to expand its digital footprint.
With seasoned newsroom leadership and a product-first strategy now aligned, the organisation appears set to push into its next phase of digital growth while staying rooted in its editorial core.
