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Lucid Private Offices Expands Its Presence in Arizona

Scottsdale, AZ, April 12, 2024 — Lucid Private Offices, a Texas based leading provider of upscale flexible office space, acquires its second Arizona location within the MAX at Kierland, a six-story Class A office building at 16220 N. Scottsdale Rd, Ste. 300.

The new Lucid Private Offices location, opening in November of 2024, will offer over 25,000 square feet of rentable space with stunning views and will boast over 100 private offices meticulously designed for productivity, spacious company suites with panoramic mountain views, collaborative coworking areas, and state-of-the-art meeting and board rooms.

This expansion follows closely on the heels of Lucid’s first location in Phoenix at 24th and Camelback, opening on May 1. With these strategic expansions, Lucid Private Offices is poised to meet the growing demand for turnkey flexible workspace across Arizona.

“We are thrilled to bring Lucid Private Offices to the dynamic city of Scottsdale,” said Flip Howard, Principal and CEO of Lucid Private Offices. “Our commitment to providing upscale private offices and coworking to professionals and entrepreneurs has never been stronger and we think the Kierland/ N. Scottsdale area is a perfect fit for our 2nd Arizona location.”

In addition to its premium office spaces, Max t Kierland and Lucid Private Offices will offer access to a range of amenities including the LUX Coffee Shop and MAX Relax Lounge on the first floor, outdoor seating and patio areas, EV charging stations, and convenient access to the Loop 101 Freeway. Its close proximity to premier restaurants, shops, and the vibrant neighborhood of Kierland make it an ideal destination for professionals, entrepreneurs, and innovators.

CRESA’s John Pelletier and Austin Studebaker along with Locate AI’s Jim Sadler represented the tenant, Lucid Private Offices and Newmark’s Patrick Devine and Mike Garlick represented Artist REIT, the landlord.

ESAF Small Finance Bank’s Ooty branch moved to new premises

CHENNAI: ESAF Small Finance Bank’s Ooty branch has moved to new premises. The branch was inaugurated by Richard Naylor, Principal of Hebron School. K. Paul Thomas, MD & CEO of ESAF Small Finance Bank, presided over the function.

The ATM counter was officially opened by D.K. Baskaran, MD of Teaemdee Estate, while the Safe Deposit Locker and cash counter were inaugurated by Captain K. R. Mani of the Indian Red Cross Society and L. Jaychand, MD of The Big Shop Group, respectively. The Micro Banking Division of the Bank was inaugurated by Mereena Paul, Executive Director of ESAF Foundation.

P. Eakaraj, Municipal Commissioner of Ooty, along with Bosco Joseph, Head Admin., Sreekanth C. K., Head Marketing, Muthu Valliappan K, Regional Head, and Moshie Dayan, Cluster Head of ESAF Small Finance Bank also spoke during the occasion.

ESAF Small Finance Bank currently operates across 23 states and two union territories with 753 branches and 614 ATMs.

Prescon Midtown Bay’ receives Best Luxury Residential Development in South Mumbai

Mumbai,12th April 2024 ‘Prescon Midtown Bay’ Mahim, a landmark project of the Prescon Group received an award in the category – “Best Luxury Residential Development in South Mumbai” conducted by RadioCity. The award was presented by Tinsel Town celebrity Mugdha Godse at the Mumbai City Icon award by Radio City at a glittering ceremony held in Mumbai.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Vedanshu Kedia, Director, Prescon Group said, “We are delighted to have received this award. This award is recognition and bears testimony to the efforts put in by the entire team at Prescon. The location of the project reflects the vibrant culture of SoBo with unmatched connectivity to the rest of the city. This part of the city is home to the very best that luxurious living has on offer and our project being awarded in this category is a remarkable feat by itself; which we are truly proud to have achieved.”

‘Prescon Midtown Bay’ is a magnificent edifice rising 45 storeys tall, situated in the heart of South Mumbai at Mahim, Mumbai. This project offers home buyers 2.5 BHK and 3 BHK Sky Residences that overlooks the Arabian Sea offering panoramic and uninterrupted views of the Bandra-Worli Sea link. The project provides excellent connectivity to all parts of Mumbai and is in close proximity to the best-in-class social infrastructure. Some of the roof top amenities include Sky Jogging track, Bar & Lounge, Barbeque, Outdoor Theatre, Zen Garden and Yoga & Activity Deck.

Mahim is strategically located in the very heart of Mumbai. It is well connected to the South of the city as well as seamlessly connects with the northern suburbs. It is near the domestic and international airport and the Western Express Highway. Mahim as a residential locale is blessed with the very best of educational institutions, healthcare services, shopping, and recreational hangouts.

ChatWise, a new social media platform is all set to be launched in India

12th April 2024, New Delhi: World’s first social media network, ChatWise is to be jointly launched in the UK and India on the 17th of April. It will introduce a paradigm shift in social media by offering users an unprecedented level of ownership and influence over the company. Developed in the tech hub of Cambridge, UK by British Indian promoters, ChatWise offers unique features that have consistently been requested by public personalities, parents, and politicians and are not yet available on any social network.

Many analysts believe that the ability to post anonymously is the main cause for the horrific abuse and disinformation seen online. ChatWise is designed to prioritize user safety by implementing strict measures to combat bots, misinformation, and malicious activity. All users join as ‘private’ accounts and only by submitting identification, can they post publicly. This will enhance online safety, disincentivize malicious behaviour, and eliminate the presence of bots commonly found on other social media platforms like Facebook, Instagram, and others.

“As a society, we are not ready for AI and deep-fakes with people posting anything hidden behind fake accounts. ChatWise is taking the world to a slightly different direction. With advancements in technology, it takes less than 1 minute to verify a user, then why not do it to protect our democracy and society? ChatWise will be a people-owned company and will do what is best for our children. We will only be satisfied when we can comfortably see our own children using ChatWise, that’s the bar we have set” said Gagan Gulati, Co-founder of ChatWise.

The platform also provides ownership which is one of the key features. First 10 lakh users will all receive shares in the company by undertaking basic tasks, allowing them to build wealth as the company’s market cap grows. In a future IPO, these early users will already have received free pre-allotted company shares. This ensures that users are directly invested in the success of the company.

“Facebook users in India create an immense amount of wealth by scrolling through social media pages. But that wealth is siphoned off to company shareholders in the US. Facebook/Meta shares are now collectively worth over Rs 100 lakh crores (nearly five times the value of Reliance industries!), but this wealth stays in the US, even though Indian users create much of it with India being Facebook’s biggest and fastest growing market. Chatwise aims to turn that tide by giving company shares back to people.” said Gagan Gulati, who is a Chartered Accountant.

Nina Nair Promoted as Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) for Global BPO Business at [24]7.ai

India, 12th April 2024 : [24]7.ai, a leading provider of digital business services and Customer Experience (CX) products and solutions, has promoted Nina Nair to the position of Chief Human Resource Officer (CHRO) for the Global BPO business. In her new role, Nina will effectively manage all people practices for the Global BPO Business. In her previous role, as the Senior Vice President and HRD Head for India & Americas, [24]7.ai, Nina played a pivotal role in shaping Human Resource Development strategies within the organization. In her new role, Nina’s strategic focus will be on driving HR technology enablement, identifying and mentoring high-potential talent, managing the succession pipeline, supporting Gen AI effectiveness projects, ensuring the governance of all HRD functional processes, and fostering a unified [24]7.ai culture.

Nina Nair is an established thought leader, she has been instrumental in achieving accolades such as the Great Place to Work, the United Nations WEP awards, Learning Excellence and Innovation awards, recognition for Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion (DEI) efforts, as well as commendations for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) initiatives for [24]7.ai. She has also won several individual awards.

Nina served as the Chief People Officer at the Indian Institute for Human Settlements, a national education, research, practice, and capacity development institution committed to the sustainable and efficient transformation of Indian settlements, between 2011 and 2015. She was also on the board of trustees for the Live Love Laugh Foundation, an NGO that aims to create awareness of mental health, from 2015 to 2018.

Before her corporate career, Nina dedicated thirteen years to education, enriching the lives of students as a teacher. Her academic background includes degrees in Economics and Education.

On this recent appointment, Animesh Jain, Chief Operating Officer, [24]7.ai said, “We are extremely happy with this new development. Nina’s new leadership role is closely aligned with our vision for the organization’s future, and I am confident that her experience will drive our company toward continued success in the area of HRD. Nina’s vision and expertise will no doubt help shape the future of our global workforce”.

Brillio Marks Decade of Growth, Expands AI Program for Enterprise Impact

Bangalore, India ─12th April 2024 ─ Brillio, one of the fastest growing digital technology service providers, today announced the launch of a Cloud and AI Studio to enable customers across industry sectors to drive the enterprise-wide impact of artificial intelligence (AI). This program commemorates Brillio’s tenth anniversary and marks a pivotal moment in the company’s commitment to client-centric solutions.

Equipped with state-of-the-art cloud, AI, and product engineering capabilities, Brillio’s Cloud and AI Studio (CAS) will help enterprises go beyond merely incorporating AI tools and technologies into existing systems, instead adopting a human-centric approach rooted in user needs and experiences.

Each industry vertical within Brillio will have a dedicated Chief Technology Officer (CTO) as part of the company’s vision to deliver industry-specific business expertise and technology solutions that foster greater collaboration, innovation, and strategic alignment across entire enterprises.

By the end of this year, Brillio will AI-enable its entire global workforce and augment its portfolio of industry solutions with 20 new solutions that will address a broad range of customer requirements, including automation of business processes, infusion of AI across digital initiatives, creation of new business models, hyper-personalization, and generation of new product ideas based on deeper analysis of market insights.

Brillio will help customers take AI beyond its traditional role in data analytics. By deploying AI to modernize every aspect of enterprise IT, including legacy systems, Brillio will help customers optimize workflows, costs, operational efficiency, and innovation.

Brillio was founded on April 11, 2014, as a digitally native technology services and advisory firm to empower enterprises to utilize “four superpowers of technology” to turn disruptions into competitive advantages. AI was one of these technologies and continues to be a major area of focus for the company.

“We are proud of our visionary and forward-thinking approach to customer success,” said Raj Mamodia, Founder and CEO of Brillio. “We had envisioned AI as one of the four catalysts of competitive advantage as early as 2014 when few were talking about it. From the outset, we acquired and invested in firms and talent that reinforced our AI capabilities. In our tenth year, we again find ourselves in an opportunity-rich environment just like it was when we began, driven by digitalization back then and by enterprise-wide AI now. At the heart of our industry-leading growth and net promoter scores is our tireless mission to grow by being relevant to our customers. That positions us uniquely to anticipate and quickly adapt to customer needs in the age of AI.”

Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Shell partner to deliver superior EV charging experiences across India

Bangalore, 12th April 2024: Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India’s electric vehicle (EV) revolution, has signed a non-binding Memorandum of Understanding with Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) to collaborate in establishing public charging stations across India. The collaboration will leverage Shell’s widespread fuel station network and TPEM’s insights from over 1.4 lakh Tata EVs on Indian roads to set up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. Additionally, both companies will work towards delivering superior charging experiences.

To improve the experience of EV owners across India, this agreement between TPEM and Shell India Markets Private Limited (SIMPL) aims to explore synergies between the two companies to encourage more people to adopt electric vehicles in the country. The two companies are also exploring introducing convenient payment systems and loyalty programs, which will add significant value to TPEM’s customers.

TPEM is the market leader of EVs in India, commanding a market share of 71% in electric passenger vehicles with four products in its portfolio. TPEM has led the rise of the EV ecosystem in the country by introducing its first EV-exclusive store in Gurugram to working with various charge point operators to grow India’s charging infrastructure.

Shell EV Recharge locations provide reliable and ultra-fast charging, with a 98%-99% charger uptime. These locations also offer convenient retail, including fresh food and beverage options. All these factors help enhance the overall customer experience and provide added value and convenience.

Commenting on this partnership, Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd. said, “As a part of our endeavour towards an open collaboration to advance India’s EV ecosystem, we are excited to partner with Shell. Through this partnership, we aim to grow the existing charging infrastructure, which is crucial for mainstream adoption of EVs in the country, particularly as the customer base continues to expand. By combining TPEM’s deep understanding of EV usage with Shell’s unparalleled customer experience, this strategic alliance will certainly bring a marked change in India’s charging behaviour, in turn driving up the EV adoption in the country.”

Commenting on this partnership, Sanjay Varkey, Director, Shell India Markets Private Limited, said, “Shell is committed to define the EV charging experience by offering integrated solutions that prioritize convenience, safety, and sustainability. Our dedication to using 100% certified renewable sources combined with our ultra-fast and reliable chargers ensures that our customers enjoy a sustainable, hassle free and efficient charging experience. Our strategic partnership with Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd aims to promote the widespread adoption of electric vehicles in the country by leveraging digital integration and customer-centric initiatives.”

Case studies from across the world show that ubiquitous and convenient charging infrastructure is a prerequisite for driving EV adoption and that growth in charging infrastructure results in exponential growth in EV adoption. This collaboration between two leading companies in this space is expected to help catapult India’s EV growth to its next phase.