2, Aug 2024
JSW MG Motor India Christens India’s First Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV): WINDSOR
National, August, 2024: JSW MG Motor India has announced that the name of its upcoming model, India’s first Crossover Utility Vehicle (CUV) is “Windsor”. The Intelligent CUV is inspired by the iconic architectural masterpiece and emblem of royal heritage – Windsor Castle. Similar to the legendary castle, MG Windsor will exemplify meticulous craftsmanship and a commitment to excellence and royalty. With its imposing design, every aspect of the car is precisely crafted to reflect the same level of premium quality and luxury that Windsor Castle embodies.
Immersed in centuries of royal history, this iconic Windsor Castle showcases the best of both worlds, representing the perfect amalgamation of historical grandeur and contemporary modifications. The MG Windsor too personifies classic elegance with advance technological offerings. Just as Windsor Castle represents a lifestyle of comfort, elegance, and status, MG Windsor is positioned as a premium offering for discerning consumers who seek both value and class. This Intelligent CUV is designed to stand out as a modern marvel in the automotive industry, capturing the essence of comfort, style, and technology.
Commenting on the occasion Satinder Singh Bajwa, Chief Commercial Officer, JSW MG Motor India, said, “We are excited to reveal the name of our upcoming CUV: MG Windsor. The Windsor Castle is renowned worldwide as a symbol of royalty and glory, which reflects in every detail of this CUV that exudes excellent craftsmanship, premiumness and, spaciousness. The advanced tech offerings and the futuristic aerodynamic exterior further add to the appeal of the car. The MG Windsor caters to consumers who seek best of both worlds – comfort of a sedan and the expanse of an SUV.”
CUVs offer a perfect blend of aerodynamic design and spacious interiors, making them ideal for navigating bustling urban roads and tighter spaces in smaller towns. Due to their versatility and adaptability, CUVs ensure that families can always travel in style and comfort.
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2, Aug 2024
TOI and GL Bajaj Educational Institutions Present the 11th Right To Excellence Education Summit
New Delhi – August 2, 2024: The Times of India’s flagship event, Right To Excellence, returns with its 11th Education Summit on August 3 in Greater Noida. This year’s summit will examine India’s evolving education system, focusing on digitization, skill-based training, and bridging the education-employment gap.
Prasad Sanyal, Business Head of timesofindia.com, emphasized the summit’s goal: “We aim to decode the reforms in the education sector and their impact on India’s future education and employment landscape.”
GL Bajaj Educational Institutions is sponsoring the event. Kartikay Agarwal, CEO, highlighted their mission: “We strive to empower students with skills and mindsets to become innovative leaders in an ever-changing world.” Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman, added, “Our focus is on creating technopreneurs who will drive innovation and lead tomorrow.”
The summit boasts an impressive lineup of speakers and sessions. Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to the Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, will deliver the keynote address, focusing on government policies for an inclusive education system. In a compelling fireside chat, visually-impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla will share his inspirational journey through academia. Actor Vikrant Massey will reflect on his acclaimed film “12th Fail” and discuss his personal educational experiences.
The event will also feature panel discussions on crucial topics such as “Bridging the Skills Gap: Equipping Students for Success in the AI Era,” which will explore how to prepare students for an AI-driven future. Another session, “Embracing Digital Transformation: Innovating Teaching and Learning in the Tech Age,” will delve into the role of technology in education. The summit will conclude with a forward-looking discussion on “Preparing Students for Industry 4.0: Skills for the Future,” addressing the evolving needs of the job market.
The summit will feature educational experts, policymakers, and thought leaders sharing insights on India’s education system and its alignment with industry requirements.
Viewers can watch the Right To Excellence Education Summit live on August 3, starting at 10 AM, via the Times of India website
TOI partners with GL Bajaj Educational Institutions for Right To Excellence Education Summit
The Times of India’s flagship property Right To Excellence returns with its 11th edition – Education Summit. Scheduled to take place on August 3 in Greater Noida, the event will take a closer look at India’s education system, covering key topics including digitisation, skill-based training, education-employment gap and more.
Education holds the key to harnessing the potential of India’s student population. Over the years, the Indian education system has undergone several changes. Flagship schemes have been introduced to ensure youngsters enter the workforce with the right skills. Technology and artificial intelligence has been adopted to make learning more accessible and efficient. The rise of edutech has further revolutionized education, by catering to the diverse needs of students across the country. Speaking about the Education Summit, Prasad Sanyal, Business Head, timesofindia.com, said, “Right To Excellence Education Summit will decode the reforms being implemented in the education sector and how they are shaping the future of education and employment in India. The event will bring together top educationists, policymakers and thought leaders to share insights on India’s education system and how it is equipped to meet industry requirements.”
The Education Summit is being sponsored by GL Bajaj Educational Institutions. Kartikay Agarwal, CEO of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, said, “Education is the cornerstone of innovation and progress. At GL Bajaj, we aspire to empower students with skills and mindsets that recast them into leaders who innovate, lead, and excel in an ever-evolving world and shape a brighter future.”
On their commitment to creating future leaders, Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, stated, “Empowering youth through education is crucial for nation-building. At GL Bajaj, we are devoted to creating technopreneurs who would drive innovation and become leaders of tomorrow.”
Here’s an overview of how the Summit will unfold.
The event will begin with a welcome address by Pankaj Agarwal, Vice Chairman, GL Bajaj Educational Institutions.
Awanish Awasthi, Advisor to Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister, will be delivering the keynote speech, emphasizing on the role of government policies in fostering an inclusive and equitable education system.
Visually-impaired entrepreneur Srikanth Bolla, whose life was the subject of a recent Bollywood biopic, will share his inspirational life story during a fireside chat. He will discuss his academic journey and the battles he fought to pursue higher education.
Actor Vikrant Massey will reflect on his highly acclaimed film 12th Fail and his own educational journey as part of a session. He will reveal his personal connection to the character he played in the film and the role education plays in the personal growth of any individual.
Nageshwar Rao, VC, IGNOU, Rishikesh Patankar, Vice President (Government Programs, A&A MEL) at NSDCS and Divya Gandotra Tandon, Director, Scoop Beats Pvt Ltd & COO, ASTNT Technologies will be speaking as part of a panel discussion on ‘Bridging the Skills Gap: Equipping Students for Success in the AI Era’.
Kartikay Agarwal, CEO of GL Bajaj Educational Institutions, will be joining for a fireside chat on how students can navigate the transition from college to career.
Dr M Sasikumar, Exe Director, CDAC(The Centre for Development of Advanced Computing), Sanjeev Banzal, DG, Education and Research Network (ERNET India) and Dr Pratapsinh Desai, President at Indian Society of Technical Education, New Delhi will share their views during a session on ‘Embracing Digital Transformation: Innovating Teaching and Learning in the Tech Age’.
The discussion on ‘Preparing Students for Industry 4.0: Skills for the Future’ will see the participation of Shruti Kapoor, Lead – Economic opportunities for youth | YuWaah (Generation Unlimited) UNICEF and Urvashi Prasad, Director, Niti Aayog.
2, Aug 2024
India’s First TAVR Procedure Performed on Lung Transplant Patient for Severe Aortic Stenosis
Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, Interventional Structural Cardiologist and TAVR expert.
Mumbai, 2024: Medical intervention can be life-saving in dire situations. A timely and targeted intervention can add years to a patient’s life. This has never been highlighted more than in the following case of a 72-year-old woman.
The patient underwent a lung transplant surgery five years ago for severe lung disease. Recently, she faced symptoms of shortness of breath on minimal exertion, which was then diagnosed as severe aortic stenosis. There is no medicine for aortic stenosis, and in very severe cases requires a valve replacement. However, due to her prior transplant, open-heart surgery was not an elective or emergency option. She was referred to Dr Ravinder Singh Rao, Interventional Structural Cardiologist and TAVR specialist. The TAVR, or Trans-Aortic Valve Repair surgery, is a non-invasive alternative to a valve replacement. The patient underwent a CT angiography so Dr Rao could accurately plan the procedure by understanding the size of the valve and artery. This also helped the doctor understand the risk assessment of the procedure.
Severe aortic stenosis refers to the narrowing of the aortic valve, which is the heart’s main valve and controls blood flow into the body. Due to aortic stenosis, the heart pumps with greater force, which increases the pressure in the heart. This increase in pressure is reflected in the lungs. In this particular patient, this puts the transplanted lungs at risk of deterioration.
The TAVR procedure was successfully performed in the catheterization laboratory under conscious sedation by Dr Ravinder Singh Rao and the team at Breach Candy Hospital, Mumbai. The femoral access was obtained under ultrasound guidance. A small catheter was inserted in the femoral (groin) blood vessel. It was advanced to the heart. The new valve was positioned correctly and deployed inside the old valve. The new valve started functioning immediately. Immediately, the pressure inside the heart chambers returned to normal; hence, the pressure inside the lungs also normalised. There were no TAVR-related complications like pacemaker, stroke or leakage. There was no cut involved. A small endoscopic suture was placed inside the artery, and the entry point was sealed by closing the suture.
The patient was immediately shifted to the cardiac care unit (CCU) for observation, and she could sleep in a supine (flat) position, and by the next day, she was able to walk without breathlessness. A quick recovery for a patient of this status is rare since the life expectancy of lung transplant patients is shorter than that of other organ transplants. This can be credited to the high-calibre quality of the transplant expert, Dr Sandeep Attawar, and Dr Ravinder Singh Rao, who has the highest experience in TAVR procedures with safe outcomes in the country.
Dr. Ravinder Singh Rao, Interventional Structural Cardiologist and TAVR expert, remarked, “To our knowledge, this is the first case of successful TAVR in a lung transplant recipient. Lung transplant patients are often at high risk for open heart surgery due to an immunosuppressive regimen that has to be followed post-transplantation. Considering their severely reduced cardiac output, TAVR remains the only feasible option for such patients with severe aortic stenosis, especially when open heart surgery has been declined. TAVR has to be done safely in such patients as there is no room for error. TAVR benefits these patients as the symptoms are improved significantly and the patient’s quality of life is restored before aortic stenosis becomes a life-threatening condition.”
The patient was discharged two days later in good clinical condition. On discharge, the transthoracic echocardiogram showed a well-functioning aortic valve and normal functioning of the heart. The team consisted of Dr Ravinder Singh Rao (Interventional Structural Cardiologist, TAVR and Mitraclip expert), Dr Nimit Shah (Interventional Cardiologist), Dr Kalpana Shah (Cardiac Anaesthetist), and Dr Kamlesh Jain (Cardiac Surgeon).
A patient’s family also plays a very important role in such illnesses—constant support from the spouse, motivation, and active participation in disease management are required. The patient and their family become an integral part of the medical team in such complex diseases.
2, Aug 2024
Apollo Cancer Centre Doctors Use Robotic Surgery to Remove 1.13 kg Adrenal Tumour, Giving Middle-Aged Man New Lease on Life
Chennai, 2nd August 2024: Apollo Cancer Centre, one of the top super speciality hospitals in India, performed a robot-assisted surgery to remove an extremely large adrenal myelolipoma (a non-cancerous tumour of the adrenal gland) measuring 18 cm and weighing over a kilogram to save a 49-year-old male patient. This complex robot-assisted surgery was performed by Dr. Ragavan N, Senior Consultant in Uro-Oncology, and his team from Apollo Cancer Centre using the da Vinci Xi robotic platform by Intuitive.
The patient was diagnosed with a large adrenal tumour, 18 cm in size, significantly larger than the average tumour, which typically measures 5 to 7 cm. Unlike standard cases, where an adrenal tumour sits on top of the kidney, this tumour encroached behind the right kidney, compressing the IVC (Inferior Vena Cava), as well as a significant part of the liver. The pre-operative workup indicated that the tumour was likely a myelolipoma. The doctors at Apollo Cancer Centre decided to proceed with robot-assisted adrenalectomy due to the significant risks posed by the size and position of the tumour.
Commenting on the complexity of this case, Dr. Ragavan N, Senior Consultant in Uro-Oncology at Apollo Cancer Centre, said, “In open surgery, handling such a large tumour can pose significant challenges. The soft and fragile nature of adrenal tumours, especially myelolipoma, which is composed of fat cells, can increase the risk of rupturing the tumour during manipulation. Even though the pre-operative evaluation suggested a myelolipoma, we were concerned about the probability of malignancy. Any rupture of the tumour (especially if it was malignant) could have led to metastasis (spread of cancer cells). Therefore, the decision to perform robotic-assisted surgery with the da Vinci system was crucial because of the dexterity, precision, and stability offered by the robotic arms, which enhanced our ability to lift and remove the tumour safely without causing any rupture.”
Expressing his gratitude, the 49-year-old patient said, “I’m extremely thankful to Dr. Ragavan N and the medical team at Apollo Cancer Centre who assisted him during the surgery. They counselled me about the benefits and risks of undergoing robot-assisted surgery and executed the surgery to remove the tumour safely without any complications. Without their support and care, I would not have recovered so quickly and returned to my normal life sooner than I expected.”
Dr. Ragavan N further elaborated, “Considering how obese the patient was (110 kg), the complex position and large size of the tumour, open surgery would have posed immense challenges. Removing such a large tumour would have required a 25 – 30 cm incision, which would have significantly impacted wound healing and recovery time, increasing the risk of developing a hernia. Locating the adrenal vein, a very critical yet extremely small structure, would have been extremely difficult in this case owing to the enormous size of the tumour. The minimally invasive nature of robot-assisted surgery with its 3D vision and dexterity made it easier for us to navigate through the challenges and perform the surgery. The enhanced precision and control offered by robot-assisted surgery minimize the risk and improve patient outcomes.”
2, Aug 2024
Preethi Zodiac by Versuni India Sets Record as ‘Most Powerful Mixer Grinder’ in Asia and India
Bengaluru, 2nd Aug 2024, Thursday– Preethi Kitchen Appliances, a leading mixer grinder brand from the house of Versuni India, today achieved a milestone in Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records for its flagship and power-packed mixer grinder, the Preethi Zodiac. This recognition, acknowledging it as The Most Powerful Mixer Grinder to Grind the Toughest Items, is a testament to Preethi’s dedication to innovation, quality, and performance.
To showcase the impressive prowess of the Preethi Zodiac, the brand enlisted 120 influencers from diverse backgrounds to put the appliance to the ultimate test across four major cities: Kochi, Bengaluru, Chennai, and Hyderabad. These influencers took on the challenge of grinding various tough materials, from bricks and wood to spices and more. This rigorous demonstration of the Zodiac’s capabilities not only highlighted its exceptional power and durability but also earned it widespread acclaim. The recognition underscores the product’s unparalleled performance and reliability, setting it apart in the competitive market. The claim was verified by the Adjudicators from the India and Asia Book of Records, Mr. Vivek R Nair, and Mr. Sagayaraj, who announced the record.
Commenting on the achievement, Mr. Gulbahar Taurani, Managing Director, and Chief Executive Officer at Versuni India Homes Solutions Ltd, said, ” At Preethi, our commitment to consumers drives us to set benchmarks of perfection not only for ourselves but for the entire category. We are immensely proud to have the Preethi Zodiac recognized as The Most Powerful Mixer Grinder to Grind the Toughest Items by the Asia Book of Records and India Book of Records. This accolade is a testament to our relentless pursuit of excellence and innovation.
When we created the Zodiac, our intent was to meet the consumer’s need for a power-packed, reliable, and durable product that could make mixing, grinding, and blending easy and smooth. Over the years, Preethi has become a beloved choice for over a million consumers, known as a true kitchen powerhouse. Today’s recognition not only affirms our claims but also reflects our dedication to maintaining the highest standards of quality and performance.
He further added “As a brand constantly innovating to meet evolving consumer demands and build stronger connections, we believe in continuously raising the bar for product innovation and consumer engagement. Today’s achievement exemplifies this, showcasing the performance and efficiency of an everyday household appliance in an extraordinary way. The Preethi Zodiac effortlessly grinds the toughest ingredients to a fine powder, whether it’s unusual items like brick and wood or everyday items like cinnamon or large amounts of batter.
The success of the Preethi Zodiac indicates that we are on the right path. We will continue to innovate, leading the market with cutting-edge technology and unparalleled user experience.”
This Onam, Preethi is making celebrations extra special with a range of new products and enticing offers. To elevate the consumer’s cooking experience, Preethi has introduced a new 1600W and two 2100W Induction Cooktops, featuring Triple MOV for 4KV surge protection, pre-set menus, and soft touch operations. These cooktops come with a 1-year product warranty and a 3-year coil warranty, starting at INR 2484.
Additionally, Preethi has launched two new stainless steel gas stoves: the Glory (2 Burner) and Glory Plus (3 Burner). Starting at a price of INR 2500, the Glory stoves offer +68% thermal efficiency for faster cooking, ant guard jet for a consistent blue flame, sturdy pan support to accommodate all vessel sizes without the fear of falling or tipping, and ergonomic knobs for hassle free rotation. The Glory Plus also includes a removable drip tray for easy cleaning. Both models come with a 2-year product warranty and a 5-year body and burner warranty.
Enhancing the festive spirit, Preethi is offering a free Laopala 15-piece dinner set worth INR 1550 with its premium 2 and 3 burner gas stoves including Power Duo, Valentino, Mira, Stylo Steel and Glam Steel, and a 12-piece dinner set worth INR 1250 with its mid-range gas stoves including Jumbo, Jumbo Max, Blaze, Sparkle, Luxe Pro and Gleam. Additionally, a free 3-piece Milton casserole set worth INR 1525 is available with select 750w and 1000w Zodiac mixer grinders including Zodiac Cosmo, Zodiac 2.0, Zodiac Glitter, Zodiac Stardust, and Zodiac Black.
Staying true its commitment to consumers, Preethi continues to offer customers with lifelong free service across its entire product range to ensure a seamless and holistic brand experience.
2, Aug 2024
Vizzhy Inc Wins Nasscom AI Gamechangers Award 2023-24 in Healthcare & Pharma Startup Category
Bengaluru, 2nd August 2024: Vizzhy Inc was honored with the Nasscom AI Gamechangers Award 2023-24 in the Healthcare & Pharma Startup category. The prestigious award was presented to Dr. Vishnu Vardhan, CEO of SML & Vizzhy and Founder of Hanooman AI, along with Harsha Vardhini, Co-Founder of Hanooman AI, at the Nasscom AI Confluence held in Bengaluru.
The award was handed over by Ankit Bose, Head of Nasscom AI, and Madhav Bissa, Program Director. This recognition marks a significant milestone for Vizzhy Inc, celebrating a year of remarkable achievements in the field of healthcare technology.
Expressing gratitude, Dr. Vishnu Vardhan, CEO of Vizzhy & SML, stated, “We are delighted to receive this prestigious award. It has been a landmark year for us in terms of new achievements. We are hopeful that our MultiOmics platform healthcare products will significantly benefit mankind.”
Vizzhy Inc continues to push the boundaries in healthcare innovation, leveraging AI to create impactful solutions for better healthcare outcomes.
2, Aug 2024
Novotel Pune Appoints Anant Leekha as New General Manager
Novotel Pune is pleased to announce the appointment of Anant Leekha as General Manager. Anant brings over 20 years of experience, characterized by a strong track record of achievements. His extensive industry experience will contribute a blend of sales and operations expertise, complemented by his natural ability to motivate and develop dynamic teams.
As General Manager, Anant will lead initiatives to drive business growth and enhance guest experiences through strategic and technological advancements. He is dedicated to delivering the Heartist experience to guests and team members alike. This appointment marks Anant’s return to Pune, where he initially served as General Manager in 2016, marking the beginning of his journey.
Anant’s 16-year tenure with Accor provides him with deep insights into the company’s goals, service standards, and brand identity. Prior to joining Novotel Pune, Anant held significant roles within Accor, most recently as Cluster General Manager overseeing ibis Mumbai Vikhroli, ibis Navi Mumbai, and ibis Thane (totaling 631 rooms), all achieving consistent year-on-year excellence in performance metrics. In his new role, Anant will oversee the overall operations and management of Novotel Pune Nagar Road, focusing on enhancing guest engagement and profitability while further establishing the hotel’s reputation.
Anant holds a Bachelor’s degree in Hotel Management & Catering Technology. Outside of work, he enjoys playing cricket, spending beachside holidays with his family, and celebrating life with those around him, which fuels his motivation to excel.
2, Aug 2024
Building a Hyper Automated Marketing Ecosystem- Best Practices for B2B Companies
Abhijeet Mukherjee Head of Marketing Crayon Software Experts India
Hyper Automation has topped Gartner’s list of strategic technology trends for several years now, and for good reason. As the adoption of automation and AI skyrockets, the tools and technologies are evolving, ushering in a new era that promises to optimize business processes and improve user experiences like never before. The push towards hyper-automation has become a game-changer.
This approach, characterized by leveraging advanced technologies like AI, machine learning, and data analytics, enables companies to streamline processes, enhance customer experiences, and achieve higher ROI. Hence, staying abreast with the best practices for the effective implementation of hyper automation in marketing can be a true advantage for B2B companies.
Best Practices for Building a Hyper-Automated Marketing Ecosystem
Hyper Automation, defined by Gartner as “the combination of multiple machine learning, packaged software, and automation tools to deliver work,” represents the pinnacle of technological evolution.
Hyper Automation blends various advanced technologies like AI and machine learning with automation tools to automate and enhance processes beyond what was previously possible. This isn’t just about automating individual tasks; it’s about creating a system where multiple processes across your organization can be automated and optimized. This involves several stages: discovering, analyzing, designing, automating, measuring, monitoring, and reassessing. It’s a comprehensive approach that ensures continuous improvement. Some key best practices that can help build a robust hyper-automated marketing ecosystem include:
- Leverage AI and Machine Learning – AI and machine learning are at the heart of Hyper Automation. They enable predictive analytics, personalized marketing, and intelligent decision-making. According to a study by McKinsey, companies that use AI in their marketing strategies see a 20% increase in customer satisfaction and a 10-15% increase in sales conversion rates .
- Integrate CRM and Marketing Automation Platforms – Seamless integration of Customer Relationship Management (CRM) systems with marketing automation platforms is crucial. This integration ensures that customer data is unified, providing a 360-degree view of customer interactions. HubSpot reports that businesses with aligned sales and marketing teams achieve 208% higher marketing revenue compared to those without such alignment .
- Adopt Data-Driven Marketing – Data is the fuel that powers Hyper Automation. By leveraging big data and advanced analytics, B2B companies can gain deep insights into customer behavior, preferences, and trends. A recent report by Salesforce indicates that high-performing marketing teams are 2.5 times more likely to base decisions on data-driven insights .
- Implement Chatbots and Virtual Assistants – Chatbots and virtual assistants can handle routine queries, schedule appointments, and guide potential customers through the sales funnel. Gartner predicts that by 2025, 80% of B2B sales interactions will occur on digital channels, making the use of chatbots an essential component of hyper-automated ecosystems .
- Utilize Marketing Analytics and Dashboards – Effective use of marketing analytics and dashboards allows for real-time tracking of campaign performance, enabling swift adjustments and improvements. A survey by Ascend2 and Anteriad reveals that 69% of B2B marketers say that improving data quality is a top priority for their organization .
Benefits of Hyper Automation
Hyper-automation extends beyond mere automation by integrating various technologies to create a seamless, end-to-end marketing system. It encompasses everything from lead generation and nurturing to customer relationship management and analytics, ensuring that every aspect of the marketing process is optimized. Here are some key benefits of Hyper Automation in B2B marketing:
- Enhanced Efficiency and Productivity Hyper Automation streamlines repetitive and manual tasks, allowing marketing teams to focus on strategic initiatives. This leads to faster and more efficient operations, improving overall productivity.
- Improved Customer Experience By automating customer interactions and leveraging AI-driven insights, businesses can offer personalized and timely responses, enhancing customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Cost Reduction Automation of routine processes reduces labor costs and minimizes errors. For example, robotic process automation (RPA) can handle data entry and other time-consuming tasks, cutting operational expenses significantly. - Data-Driven Decision Making Hyper Automation enables real-time data analysis and reporting, providing marketers with valuable insights to make informed decisions. This helps in optimizing marketing strategies and improving campaign performance.
Scalability As businesses grow, hyper automation allows them to scale their marketing efforts without a proportional increase in resources. Automated systems can handle increased workloads seamlessly, ensuring consistent performance. - Enhanced Collaboration Integrated automation platforms facilitate better collaboration between marketing and sales teams by providing a unified view of customer data and interactions. This alignment leads to more effective lead management and higher conversion rates.
Higher Accuracy and Consistency Automated processes ensure high accuracy and consistency in marketing activities, reducing the risk of errors and enhancing the overall quality of campaigns.
1, Aug 2024
SingleStore Launches dot_product Accelerator AI Program
August 01, 2024,San Francisco, United States : SingleStore, the real-time data platform that helps users transact, analyze and contextualize their data, announced today that it is launching a new accelerator program for AI startups in the Asia Pacific region. The program furthers SingleStore’s vision to partner with businesses in the region to develop world-class AI applications.
SingleStore is committed to innovation and advancing AI’s development in Asia and around the world. In particular, India and Singapore are poised to become hubs of technological innovation, with significant government and private investment pouring into AI development. SingleStore’s goal for the accelerator program is to help startup communities develop cutting-edge AI technologies through the best and most responsible use of data. Eligible startups will be able to apply for SingleStore credits to help build, grow and scale their missions.
“It is a good moment to be in tech in India and Singapore, as their burgeoning and diversifying economies are attractive for tech investment,” said Raj Verma, CEO of SingleStore. “We are here to help this region become a hub for AI and technological innovation, and are committed to providing users with a robust data platform to support their current and future data needs.”
“B2B marketing has become more data driven, requiring a data platform with speed, scale and simplicity, automating data analysis in milliseconds rather than minutes,” said Aravind Murthy, Co-Founder, Factors.AI. “We are proud to work alongside SingleStore in fostering AI’s development and deployment while providing real-time data analysis to our B2B customers.”
As the only data platform that can act as a single store for all AI applications, SingleStore remains at the forefront of generative AI innovation. The company released the latest version of its data platform in June 2024, and this new AI accelerator program will be an asset to supporting rising startups and customers looking to harness their data to advance their company’s growth.
In 2024, SingleStore earned five 2024 TrustRadius Top Rated Awards, the most the company has ever won in a single year. Four of those awards were earned for the third consecutive year, while the recognition in the Vector Database category was a first.
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1, Aug 2024
Checkmarx Celebrates Grand Opening of New Office in Pune, India
August 01, 2024,Pune, Maharashtra, India : Checkmarx celebrated the opening of its new office in Pune, India on 24 July 2024 with CEO Sandeep Johri and Vice President of Cybersecurity Services Yuval Shani on hand. The Pune office will serve as an important base of operations as the company continues building teams to help deliver code-to-cloud application security (AppSec) services to Checkmarx customers around the globe, leveraging its cloud-native enterprise AppSec platform Checkmarx One.
Checkmarx continues its significant growth and momentum in the adoption of Checkmarx One and of its AppSec services, counting among its clients some of the largest enterprises, financial institutions and private banks with delivery centres in India. An extension of Checkmarx’ existing facilities in Mumbai, the Pune office is a 4000-square-foot, state-of-the-art facility in the financial hub of Pune, located at:
Office #102
Goodwill Byond
Kharadi, Pune
“We selected Pune as a strategic location for our teams in part due to its easy access to highly skilled technology talent,” said Sandeep Johri, CEO at Checkmarx. “The city is a centre of excellence in education and home to some of the top universities in India. Pune’s social infrastructure and proximity to our clients will help us provide them with even better support as we continue meeting our commitment to secure the mission-critical applications that are driving our world.”
Yuval Shani remarked, “In Pune we can continue to build and deliver our industry-leading Checkmarx One platform in collaboration with our global engineering teams and our growing team in India. We’ll also accelerate the ramp-up of our support for global clients, providing real-time technical advice and delivering product and implementation expertise wherever needed.”
Ashutosh Sharma is the site executive for Checkmarx India and will help Checkmarx to strengthen its footprint in India, Asia-Pacific and all global regions. For more information on the company, visit Checkmarx.com. For employment opportunities in the region, visit Careers at Checkmarx.
