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OPPO Announced Apex Guard, Reaffirming its Commitment to Next-Level Quality

India, Nov 17:— OPPO today introduced Apex Guard, a full technology suite designed to safeguard the user experience with unprecedented quality in hardware and software. The new concept marks OPPO’s latest step in redefining what consumers can expect from smartphones—moving beyond everyday use to cover extended product lifespans and raise industry standards to the next level.

At OPPO’s global headquarters and R&D hub at the Binhai Bay Campus, OPPO unveiled its vision for next-level quality: embedding its commitment to quality into every step of the product development process, from early-stage research to full-device validation.

“Quality is the foundation of everything,” said Grus Shan, Director of Manufacturing at OPPO. “Through continuous breakthroughs in quality, OPPO is committed to protecting the freedom of every user on their journey in life. Quality isn’t just a feature, it’s the freedom to Make Your Moment.”

Raising Quality to New Heights with Apex Guard

Rooted in OPPO’s commitment to addressing genuine user needs with comprehensive solutions, Apex Guard is a technology suite that extends across all product lines, designed to elevate quality across three key dimensions:

Next-level quality beyond everyday use:

With fundamental breakthroughs in design, Apex Guard not only protects against unexpected situations like water exposure or accidental drops, but also ensures a seamless and effortless experience beyond everyday use. Through pioneering research in materials and product design, OPPO has developed materials like Ultra-High-Strength Steel and AM04 aerospace-grade aluminum alloy that withstand daily wear and tear and also introduced structural solutions like Armour Shield that deliver protection far beyond everyday expectations.

Next-level quality beyond product lifespan:

Apex Guard ensures next-level quality for a worry-free experience that truly stands the test of time. Through innovations like OPPO Silicon-Carbon Battery with customized spherical silicon-carbon material, which delivers long-lasting safety while extending the lifespan of the battery cell by an additional 400 cycles, Apex Guard enables OPPO devices to continue to perform like new for even longer.

Next-level quality beyond existing standards:

To ensure exceptional quality from the outset, OPPO collaborates with renowned international testing organizations including TÜV Rheinland, TÜV SÜD, and SGS, and holds its devices to standards far above the rest of the industry. OPPO devices undergo highly precise manufacturing processes across every detail and are subject to the most rigorous testing procedures. This includes multiple rounds of quality assessments for new materials and over 180 device tests from pre-R&D to the end of the product lifecycle. Beyond products, OPPO after-sales services also surpass industry standards, providing additional quality assurance throughout.

Rethinking Quality with Next-Level Software Smoothness

Recognizing that the smoothness of the user experience is one of the most direct ways in which users perceive smartphone quality, OPPO has also made software innovation an integral part of the Apex Guard suite to both enhance and extend this experience.

To ensure everyday smoothness, the All-New Luminous Rendering Engine in ColorOS 16 introduces the first Unified Animation Architecture for Android, delivering seamless app launches and smooth transitions across the entire system. For more demanding scenarios, Chip-Level Dynamic Frame Sync Technology within the All-New Trinity Engine helps the system respond in real-time to frame rendering when multitasking. Sensor-Offload technology meanwhile, leverages the powerful SoC to handle critical sensor tasks, significantly lowering total power consumption when recording 4K 60fps videos.

To further guarantee long-term performance, OPPO has introduced Instant Refresh into ColorOS 16 for entry-level devices, allowing users to reduce data fragmentation and optimize app permissions with just one tap. OPPO also conducts rigorous aging tests on devices by simulating long-term phone use over 48-, 60-, or 72-month periods, to ensure each device remains smooth and responsive after years of use.

As part of its focus on smoothness, OPPO has developed evaluation systems that quantify smoothness with measurable data. The OPPO Smoothness Baseline Test measures software performance across hundreds of real-world scenarios, while the industry-first Parallel Animation Standard 6 Zero (0 Lag, 0 Latency, 0 Flicker, 0 Crash, 0 Mislaunch, 0 Freeze) focuses on home-screen app launches and seamless transitions, setting a new benchmark for software quality across all devices, from the entry-level A Series to the flagship Find Series.

Binhai Bay Campus: The Home of OPPO Quality

As OPPO adds more facilities to Binhai Bay, the campus is set to benefit from improved scale and synergy, while access to more advanced equipment and centralized resources will allow OPPO to push its commitment to quality even further. The campus features a series of advanced laboratories—including a Materials Lab, Intelligent Terminal Testing Lab, Power Consumption Intelligent Lab, and Communication Lab—each conducting quality assessments from different perspectives to ensure dependable hardware and smooth software user experience.

Equinix Supports Groq in Launching Low-Latency AI Inference in Asia-Pacific

MUMBAI,  Nov 17: Groq, a global pioneer in AI inference, has expanded its global AI infrastructure footprint to the Asia-Pacific region through its deployment in Equinix’s International Business Exchange™ (IBX®) data center in Sydney, Australia. Following launches in the US and EMEA, the collaboration brings Groq’s fast, low-cost and scalable LPU Inference Engine closer to organizations and the public sector in India and the wider Asia-Pacific region.

Under this partnership, Groq and Equinix will establish one of the largest high-speed AI inference infrastructure sites in the country with a 4.5MW Groq facility in Sydney, offering up to 5x faster and lower cost compute power than traditional GPUs and hyperscaler clouds. Leveraging Equinix Fabric®, a software-defined interconnection service, organizations in Asia-Pacific will benefit from secure, low-latency, high-speed interconnectivity, ensuring seamless access to GroqCloud™ for production AI workloads, ensuring full control and compliance.

The demand and adoption of AI-driven solutions continue to grow in Asia-Pacific. According to IDC’s latest Worldwide AI and Generative AI Spending Guide, AI and Generative AI (GenAI) investments in the region are projected to reach US$110 billion by 2028, growing at a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 24.0% from 2023 to 2028.

By combining Groq’s cutting-edge AI inference technology with Equinix’s global infrastructure and vendor-neutral connectivity solutions, organizations can efficiently scale their AI workloads while maintaining cost-effectiveness and speed.

Supporting Quotes:

Cliff Obrecht, Co-Founder and COO of Canva, said;

“We’re entering a new era where technology has the potential to massively accelerate human creativity. With Australia’s growing strength in AI and compute infrastructure, we’re looking forward to continuing to empower more than 260 million people to bring their ideas to life in entirely new ways.”

Jonathan Ross, CEO and Founder of Groq, said;

“The world doesn’t have enough compute for everyone to build AI. That’s why Groq and Equinix are expanding access, starting in Australia.”

Scott Albin, General Manager, APAC, Groq, said;

 “Asia-Pacific is a key growth market for Groq, with over half of our global developers already using GroqCloud based here. Our deployment in Equinix’s Sydney data centre is our first step to bring high-performance, cost-efficient AI inference closer to the region, enabling secure, low-latency access while supporting data sovereignty and privacy. Together, we’re building the infrastructure to drive AI innovation and growth in Asia-Pacific.”

Cyrus Adaggra, President, Asia-Pacific, Equinix, said;

“Groq is a pioneer in AI inference, and we’re delighted they’re rapidly scaling their high-performance infrastructure globally through Equinix. Our unique ecosystems and wide global footprint continue to serve as a connectivity gateway to their customers and enable efficient enterprise AI workflows at scale.”

Key Highlights:

• AI performance at scale – Groq’s LPU Inference Engine, optimized by a custom-built compiler, achieves unmatched throughput and latency for inference on next-gen open-source LLMs.
• Purpose-built for AI inference – The LPU delivers instant speed, unparalleled affordability, and energy efficiency at scale. Fundamentally different from the GPU, the LPU was designed for AI inference and language.
• Equinix Fabric – Groq leverages Equinix’s on-demand, software-defined interconnection service that securely connects businesses to clouds, partners, and digital ecosystems across Equinix’s 270+ facilities across 37 countries.
• Scalable innovation – The partnership demonstrates how Equinix enables next-generation AI companies to scale globally without building their own infrastructure footprint. Groq technology can be accessed by anyone via GroqCloud, while enterprises and partners can choose between cloud or on-prem AI compute centre deployment.

TVS Electronics Launches Blaze – Laser Printer Series -A Made-in-India Product

Chennai: Nov, 17: TVS Electronics (TVSE), a leading player in offering integrated end-to-end electronic solutions to empower businesses and individuals, announced the launch of TVSE Blaze, a new range of high-performance laser printers designed, engineered, and made in India. Blaze is set to redefine workplace printing with its high speed, smart connectivity, and cost efficiency enabled by a refillable toner system, backed by a dual C-feed channel with precision rollers that prevent paper jams and deliver crisp, clean prints.

The TVSE Blaze series has been created to suit both office and home requirements. The printer ensures fast printing and is extremely cost-friendly. Blaze keeps pace with busy workplaces by printing 26–30 pages per minute, connecting easily through wireless and mobile apps, and offering all-in-one models that take care of print, scan, and copy in one compact device. Its refillable toner system helps teams cut printing costs, while the rugged build ensures it can handle up to 60,000-page monthly duty cycle without slowing down—because work shouldn’t stop for a printer.

The TVSE Blaze series includes a range of models tailored for different workplace needs.

• Blaze SN – 26NW   – 26 PPM single-function printer with Wi-Fi.
•   Blaze MN – 26NW – 26 PPM multifunction printer (Print/Scan/Copy) with Wi-Fi and network support.
•      Blaze SD – 30NW – 30 PPM single-function printer with automatic duplexing.
• Blaze MD – 30NW – 30 PPM multifunction printer with duplex and wireless connectivity.
• Blaze MD -30ANW – 30 PPM multifunction printer with ADF and duplex for high-volume tasks.

Blaze is built for the people and sectors that keep India moving forward. Whether it’s SMEs chasing growth, teachers and students in classrooms, doctors and hospitals caring for patients, lawyers preparing case files, government offices serving citizens, hotels welcoming guests, banks handling transactions, logistics teams keeping goods moving, or retailers meeting customer demands—Blaze is right there with them. By blending speed, durability, cost efficiency and smart connectivity, it becomes more than just a printer—it’s a reliable partner that helps every sector focus on what truly matters: getting the job done.

India’s office printing market is projected to grow significantly, reaching USD 2.55 billion by 2033 at a CAGR of 4.57%, driven by SMEs, educational institutions, government agencies, and growing remote work trends (Source: IMARC Group).

Mr. C. Balaji, Vice President – Chief Revenue Officer, Products & Solutions Group at TVS Electronics, added: “We have developed Blaze based on extensive feedback from customers nationwide, addressing issues like speed, cost, and service accessibility. The final product is a compact, affordable, and reliable printer built specifically for India’s unique workspace needs. TVSE Blaze enables businesses to reduce printing expenses by up to 30% annually and offers a significant ‘Made-in-India’ advantage with a vast service network covering 19,000 + pincodes across 90% districts in India.”

CleanStart Launches Industry’s Most Comprehensive SBOM Analyzer to Strengthen Container Security

India, 15th November, 2025: CleanStart, a global leader in hardened and compliance-ready container images, has announced the worldwide launch of its SBOM Analyzer, an advanced solution that generates complete, CERT-In and CISA-compliant Software Bills of Materials (SBOMs) for container images. The tool delivers deep visibility into software components and dependencies, enabling organizations to strengthen software supply chain security before deployment.

Integrated directly into the CleanStart platform, the SBOM Analyzer offers enhanced component discovery, comprehensive dependency mapping, and automated data upkeep as part of the company’s continuous 24-hour image refresh cycle.

“With MeitY and CERT-In emphasizing the importance of robust software transparency frameworks under the latest Technical Guidelines on SBOM, QBOM, CBOM, AIBOM, and HBOM – Version 2.0, enterprises in India are realizing the need for accurate and verifiable SBOMs,” said Vijendra Katiyar, Co-founder & Chief Revenue Officer, CleanStart. “Our Analyzer embeds compliance directly at the image level, helping developers and CISOs meet national and global standards without disrupting development workflows.”

Designed in accordance with both global and national mandates—including CERT-In’s 2025 guidelines the SBOM Analyzer catalogs software and hardware components to ensure cybersecurity traceability and supply chain resilience. It also goes beyond baseline requirements by incorporating enriched metadata such as timestamps, author details, and provenance for enhanced validation and audit readiness.

Strengthening this foundation further, CleanStart has introduced an AI-SBOM module that examines large language model components within enterprise AI applications, identifying dependencies and hidden vulnerabilities often missed by traditional scanners.

By automatically mapping every component within container images and updating them continuously, CleanStart ensures each SBOM is accurate, verifiable, and consistently up to date.

Haier Ushers in a New Era of Fashion Tech with ‘Xpression’, Transforming Appliances with Graffiti Art

India, 14^th November, 2025: Haier Appliances India, the No.1 global major appliances brand for 16 consecutive years, is once again putting innovation at the forefront by introducing ‘Xpression’, the industry’s first graffiti art-inspired home appliances. In a first-of-its-kind blend of art and technology, Xpression calls upon graffiti artists, illustrators and creative minds from across India to unleash their imagination of everyday appliances as canvases of style, design and expression. Building on Haier’s legacy of vibrant colors and textures, this foray into graffiti inspired fashion tech transforms air conditioners and refrigerators into limited-edition masterpieces, celebrating a dynamic fusion of creativity, technology and artistic imagination.

The registration kicks off today and will remain live until December 05, 2025. Interested participants can sign up by scanning the specially designed QR code available on Haier’s social media handles or at the 3rd World Graffiti Jam in Mizoram, an event known for celebrating street art and bringing together creative voices from across the region. Haier is leveraging this culturally vibrant platform to launch registrations for Xpression, connecting directly with artists who are deeply rooted in graffiti and urban art. By engaging participants in an environment that thrives on creativity and expression, Haier invites them to bring their artistic identity from public spaces to everyday appliances.

Registered participants can submit their digital designs inspired by the theme ‘Freshness, Expression and Possibility’. The most compelling entries will earn their creators an invitation to Haier’s headquarters at Greater Noida, where they’ll bring their digital visions to life by painting directly on Haier’s air conditioners and refrigerators.

The winning artworks will shine in Haier’s Limited-Edition Series, turning the artists’ creativity into a lasting legacy across homes in India. Winners will also take home a generous cash prize, rewarding their daring vision and artistic flair.

Commenting on the initiative, Mr. NS Satish, President of Haier Appliances India, said:

““At Haier, we believe innovation goes beyond technology, it’s about sparking creativity that transforms everyday experiences. With Xpression, our appliances become canvases of style, design and self-expression, giving graffiti art a place in daily life. This groundbreaking move into fashion tech reflects our ambition to merge art, technology and lifestyle. By empowering artists to break boundaries, evoke emotions and leave a lasting mark on homes across India, Xpression celebrates the limitless power of creativity. It shows that innovation and artistic expression can coexist to inspire, connect, and redefine everyday appliances.”

Haier takes design innovation a step further with its fashion tech initiative and graffiti-inspired art, bringing its philosophy of ‘More Creation, More Possibilities’ to life. By giving India’s youth a platform to unleash their creativity, the brand transforms everyday appliances into expressive canvases, merging style, innovation and artistic expression in a way that redefines how appliances connect with people.

OPPO Find X9 Series Set for India Launch on Nov 18, Showcases World’s First 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto Camera

New Delhi, 14th November, 2025: As OPPO continues to push the boundaries of smartphone imaging, the upcoming OPPO Find X9 Series, launching in India on November 18, marks a bold leap forward in redefining mobile photography. Built around a 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto Camera, an industry-first True Colour Camera, and breakthrough Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR technology, the Find X9 Series exemplifies OPPO’s relentless commitment to flagship innovation—capturing life with unmatched realism, colour accuracy, and depth.

OPPO Find X9 Series: leading 5 Camera Advancements that Transform the User Experience

1. Unmatched Zoom Clarity

The 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto Camera delivers exceptional long-range performance with 13.2x lossless zoom, enabling users to capture concerts, events, and distant subjects with lifelike detail and crisp clarity.

2. True-to-Life Colours

OPPO’s industry-first True Colour Camera uses advanced 48-zone spectral analysis for precise colour temperature mapping, ensuring natural skin tones and accurate hues even in mixed or challenging lighting environments.

3. Zero-Ghosting HDR

Revolutionary Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR captures three exposures simultaneously, eliminating motion blur and ghosting. The result: perfectly balanced photos with preserved detail in both bright highlights and deep shadows.

4. Default 50MP Full-Resolution Capture

For the first time ever on a smartphone, the Find X9 Series captures full 50MP photos across all three rear cameras by default—providing 4× more detail than standard 12MP images and offering exceptional cropping flexibility.

5. Intelligent, Efficient Image Processing

Powered by the LUMO Image Engine, the system delivers professional-grade results using 50% less power, enabling advanced features such as Lightning Snap (10fps) and 4K Motion Photos without compromising performance.

World’s First 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto: Precision at Distance

The Find X9 Pro debuts the world’s first 200MP Hasselblad Telephoto Camera, co-engineered to tackle smartphone zoom limitations by preserving detail even at extreme distances.

A Large 1/1.56” Sensor for True Optical Detail

Using a sensor size larger than many flagship main cameras, the telephoto module achieves 13.2x lossless zoom via intelligent sensor cropping and pushes zoom performance to 120x hybrid zoom.

Unlike traditional digital zoom that magnifies pixels, the 200MP sensor captures real detail that remains sharp even when heavily cropped.

Engineered for Low Light & Tele-Macro

A Hasselblad-certified floating-element lens with an f/2.1 aperture ensures superb low-light performance. The 10cm minimum focus distance further enables dramatic tele-macro shots with intricate clarity.

Active Optical Alignment: The 15% Advantage

OPPO’s Active Optical Alignment calibrates the lens-to-sensor position of each device at a microscopic level, compensating for manufacturing tolerances.

This results in:

• 15% increase in effective resolution

• 25% improved power efficiency thanks to the 28nm sensor architecture

• Significantly better performance during extended video shoots

• video clips alongside each still image.

Concert-Ready Telephoto Performance

Designed for live events, the telephoto camera captures performers sharply from the back of large venues. Stage Mode enhances contrast, vibrancy, and atmosphere for dynamic concert shots.

The telephoto also records 4K 120fps Dolby Vision slow-motion video—even at extreme distances.

For professionals, the separately sold OPPO × Hasselblad Teleconverter enables:

• 10x optical zoom (230mm equivalent)

• 200x digital zoom for photos

• 50x zoom for video

• Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR: Capturing the ImpossibleThe Find X9 Pro features the Ultra XDR Main Camera with a customised 1/1.28” Sony LYT-828 sensor and next-generation Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR.

  How It Works

  Unlike traditional HDR that merges sequential frames, the LYT-828 captures three exposures simultaneously—bright, medium, and dark—ensuring:

  • Zero ghosting with moving subjects
  • Instant HDR capture
  • Perfect preservation of highlights and shadows

  The Find X9, equipped with the 1/1.4” Sony LYT-808 sensor and 2-DOL HDR, captures 57% more light than typical sensors while delivering excellent dynamic range across scenarios.

• Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR: Capturing the Impossible

  The Find X9 Pro features the Ultra XDR Main Camera with a customised 1/1.28” Sony LYT-828 sensor and next-generation Real-Time Triple Exposure HDR.

  How It Works

  Unlike traditional HDR that merges sequential frames, the LYT-828 captures three exposures simultaneously—bright, medium, and dark—ensuring:

  • Zero ghosting with moving subjects
  • Instant HDR capture
  • Perfect preservation of highlights and shadows

  The Find X9, equipped with the 1/1.4” Sony LYT-808 sensor and 2-DOL HDR, captures 57% more light than typical sensors while delivering excellent dynamic range across scenarios.

• Full-Resolution 50MP Capture Across All Cameras

  The Find X9 Series is the world’s first to offer default 50MP capture across the main, ultra-wide, and telephoto lenses.This innovation delivers:

  • 4× more detail than standard 12MP images
  • 8K-level clarity
  • Exceptional cropping flexibility

  Smart Adaptive Clarity automatically adjusts resolution to 25MP or 12MP in low light to maintain ideal brightness and noise control.For professionals, Hasselblad Hi-Res Mode enables full 50MP or 200MP capture even in complex lighting.

• Complete Camera System: Engineered for Every Scenario

  50MP Ultra-Wide Camera

  • JN5 sensor (1/2.75”)
  • 120° wide FOV with minimal distortion
  • AF-enabled macro for centimetre-close shots

  50MP Periscope Telephoto (Find X9)

  • Sony LYT-600 sensor (1/1.95”)
  • 3× optical zoom, 6× lossless zoom
  • 10cm tele-macro capability

• Hasselblad Partnership: Where Art Meets Engineering

  The Find X9 Series extends OPPO’s artistic collaboration with Hasselblad through:

  • Hasselblad Master Mode (manual controls + 50MP RAW MAX)
  • XPAN Mode with cinematic 65:24 frames
  • Hasselblad Portrait Mode with True Color data
  • Film-inspired profiles: Cold Flash, Warm Flash, Cinestill 800T

  • Professional Video Capabilities

    Both models offer:

    • Dolby Vision 4K HDR across all lenses
    • 4K 120fps slow-motion on the main camera
    • LOG video with ACES-certified colour profile

    • Live LUT previews

    • Cinematic AF, stabilisation, and exposure transitions

    The Find X9 Pro extends 4K 120fps capabilities to the telephoto lens as well.

• Advanced Thermal Management

  A next-gen vapor-chamber cooling solution ensures stable performance during prolonged 4K recording, preventing thermal throttling even in demanding scenarios.

• LUMO Image Engine: Intelligence That Elevates Hardware

  The LUMO Image Engine enhances clarity, dynamic range, and colour accuracy through:

  • AI Denoise (texture-preserving noise reduction)

  • AI Demosaic (precise colour reconstruction)

  • HyperTone RAW processing

  • Lightning Snap (10 fps predictive capture)

  Its parallel computing design results in:

  • 50% less CPU usage

  • 60% less memory usage

  • 50% lower power consumption

  This efficiency enables advanced innovations like full 50MP default capture and 4K Motion Photos, which record short 4K

Hashgraph Group & PwC Launch Hedera-Based ESG Solutions

The Hashgraph Group and PwC Partner to Launch Hedera-Powered ESG Solutions for Enterprises 

ZURICH, SWITZERLAND, 14th November, 2025 : The Hashgraph Group (THG), a global leader in designing, developing, and deploying enterprise-grade solutions on the Hedera network, today announced a strategic collaboration with PwC Switzerland and PwC Germany—renowned for their regulatory, assurance, and sustainability advisory expertise. This partnership aims to empower enterprises to meet rising ESG disclosure requirements by leveraging Hedera’s distributed ledger technology (DLT) to deliver trusted, auditable, and scalable ESG solutions.

With the global carbon credit market projected to surpass $250 billion by 2030, and regulators mandating more rigorous ESG disclosures, the partnership comes at a pivotal moment. Organizations are under significant pressure to not only report ESG performance but also prove it with verifiable, audit-ready data aligned with leading global standards such as GRI, TCFD, and SASB.
Together, THG and PwC will address these challenges by focusing on high-impact sustainability applications including:

• Carbon tracking and offsetting

• Renewable energy certificates

• Product lifecycle traceability

• Circular economy and resource efficiency initiatives

A central element of this collaboration is the deployment of EcoGuard, a Hedera-powered sustainability platform that serves as a digital trust layer. EcoGuard anchors ESG data on the blockchain, creating immutable, tokenized records that enable independent verification, full auditability, and regulatory alignment. Delivered as a managed service, it integrates seamlessly into enterprise systems, supporting long-term compliance, operational resilience, and transparent reporting.

The initial rollout will prioritize large enterprise and government use cases, followed by global expansion across key sectors such as energy, manufacturing, and financial services—setting a new benchmark for ESG transformation.

Stefan Deiss, Co-Founder and CEO of The Hashgraph Group, said:

“This strategic partnership with PwC reflects our commitment to redefining sustainability reporting through transparency, trust, and accountability. As climate challenges intensify, integrity in ESG data becomes foundational. Built on Hedera—the world’s greenest distributed ledger—EcoGuard enables verifiable ESG compliance and lays the digital infrastructure for scalable environmental action worldwide.”

Recently, Verra, the world’s largest carbon credit standards body, integrated with Hedera—marking a significant milestone for credible, technology-driven carbon markets. The PwC–THG partnership builds upon this momentum to make carbon credit management faster, more transparent, and better aligned with global climate goals.

Dr. Antonios Koumbarakis, Partner at PwC Switzerland, added:

“Our collaboration with Hedera empowers organizations to accelerate decarbonization and resource efficiency. By leveraging cutting-edge DLT technology, we aim to enhance transparency, enable regulatory compliance, and unlock sustainable long-term value.”

Konstantin Dagianis, Partner at PwC Germany, commented:

“PwC and THG are uniting to address sustainability holistically—combining regulatory, business, and technological perspectives. Our integrated solution enables companies to meet compliance requirements not just internally, but across their entire value chain. With new regulations on the horizon, we are excited to support clients from concept to implementation.”

Airvoice Launches ‘Explore’ to Enhance Home Air Quality

New Delhi, 13th November 2025: Airvoice, a global startup dedicated to air quality control and management products and technologies, has officially launched Airvoice Explore, a new-generation indoor air quality system designed not for engineers or building managers, but for everyday individuals and families seeking control over the air they breathe at home.

Born out of the company’s enterprise-grade expertise, Explore reimagines air quality monitoring with a more personal, human-centered approach. Unlike traditional industrial systems, Explore combines one or two compact sensors (for indoor and optional outdoor monitoring) with an intuitive app that speaks the language of its users—whether they prefer simple emojis or deep data insights.

This shift toward home-focused innovation came in response to requests from clients who initially experienced Airvoice’s enterprise solution—Airvoice.Indoor Platform, a professional-grade system used in commercial buildings and offices. While powerful, it became clear that most home users needed a lighter, a more streamlined alternative. Explore is the answer: a compact system that bridges scientific accuracy with everyday usability.

With the average human inhaling over 11,000 litres of air daily, nearly 20 times more than our food and water intake, it’s clear that air quality has a direct impact on our health. The quality of the air we breathe is increasingly being linked to respiratory illnesses, fatigue, poor cognitive performance, and even chronic diseases. According to the State of Global Air Report 2024, air pollution is now the second leading cause of death worldwide, contributing to 8.1 million premature deaths in 2021.

“With Airvoice Explore, we wanted to create a product that doesn’t just show numbers, but tells a story about the air you and your family breathe,” said Danila Maglitsov, Chief Product Officer at Airvoice. “Some users only need a simple signal, a happy or concerned emoji to know if everything is fine. Others want to dive deep into graphs and trends. Explore speaks both languages.”

Key Features of Airvoice Explore:

• Dual Monitoring: Tracks indoor air quality and, optionally, outdoor conditions using high-precision sensors.
• Instant Alerts: Sends real-time notifications when air quality dips below safe levels.
• Dual-Level Interface: Visual feedback through expressive emojis for quick checks, plus detailed analytics for deeper understanding.
• Lifestyle Integration: Recommends actions to improve air and overall well-being, like when to ventilate, humidify, or purify.

Product Options:

• Indoor Monitor Kit: Ideal for tracking air quality in homes, bedrooms, classrooms and offices
• Indoor + Outdoor Kit: Delivers the most accurate air quality insights by measuring both indoor and outdoor conditions. The additional outdoor sensor captures hyperlocal pollution data, providing deeper environmental context and enabling precise, informed recommendations to enhance your indoor environment.

Built for ease of use, Explore’s plug-and-play design requires no technical expertise, offering a non-intrusive, mobile, and affordable path to a healthier lifestyle. It is designed to seamlessly integrate into households, workspaces, and even co-living environments.

With a foundation rooted in atmospheric physics, data science, and academic collaboration, Airvoice has long worked with governments, urban planners, and industries to understand and improve air quality. The launch of Explore represents a strategic pivot toward consumer-centric wellness, translating environmental intelligence into daily health empowerment.

As the world grapples with rising urban pollution and climate-linked respiratory diseases, Airvoice Explore stands as a timely innovation, making the invisible visible, and giving people the tools to breathe better, live smarter.

Ensono to Invest Dollar 250 Million in AI Over Next Five Years

Ensono announced plans to invest US$250 million (INR 2,207 crore) in AI development over the next five years

Pune, India , November 13, 2025: Ensono, a leading managed services provider (MSP) focused on IT modernization and innovation, announced plans to invest US$250 million (INR 2,207 crore) in AI development over the next five years in addition to launching the Ensono AI & Innovation Division marking a key milestone in its AI roadmap. This new division brings together innovators across engineering, data science, business analysis and software development to drive customer value through cutting edge innovation.

“At Ensono, AI is no longer a tool, it’s the engine through which we deliver value to our clients, and the operating system we use to run our business. We are witnessing an unprecedented acceleration in the adoption of AI across industries, reshaping how businesses operate and deliver value. This investment reflects our commitment to harnessing AI’s transformative potential to drive innovation, efficiency, and meaningful human impact. By deepening our AI capabilities, we aim to create solutions that not only empower enterprises but also enhance everyday experiences for people around the world,” said Jim Piazza, Chief AI Officer, Ensono. “This new organization allows us to build upon the transformational work we are already delivering to our clients and associates.”

AI is rapidly transforming managed services, and Ensono’s strategic adoption is already delivering results for the company and its clients. Ensono’s Envision Predictive Engine (EPE) proactively prevents failures across hardware, operating systems, applications, and networks. Since its launch, EPE has achieved a 22% reduction in major incidents and a 50% reduction in major incidents mean time to resolution (MTTR). Complementing EPE, Ensono’s DiagnoseNow enables Ensono’s teams to quickly identify and address problems, keeping client operations running smoothly. When DiagnoseNow is used to troubleshoot, incidents are resolved in less than half the time they normally require.

“The days of watching a console and reacting to an outage event are over. Our global associates now anticipate issues before they occur and take proactive steps to prevent major incidents,” said Piazza. “We’re redefining what it means to be a service provider, fundamentally shifting how we work with clients by leveraging insights at scale to deliver predictive support.”

When one of Ensono’s clients experienced a processing delay in a business-critical system, Ensono’s team identified the issue early, minimizing downtime and disruption. The team promptly determined the root cause, implemented a rapid fix, and restored full functionality with zero impact to operations. In another instance, Ensono proactively detected a critical system issue for a leading automotive manufacturer and resolved it before it could result in operational disruption.

In addition to Envision Predictive Engine and DiagnoseNow, Ensono is strategically implementing AI for its associates. Ensono developed EnsoAI, a secure AI platform leveraging several large language models that empower associates to draft content, expedite processes, and collaborate more efficiently. After strong adoption of their initial LLM, the company doubled down, recently rolling out a version that allows associates to create agents to automate work and leveraging prompt libraries to encourage teamwork, collaboration and sharing of best practices as the teams adopt AI as a teammate to help drive quality and efficiency in everything they do.

Ensono’s commitment to strategic, responsible AI adoption is further strengthened by its collaboration with Snowflake, the AI Data Cloud company. Through this collaboration, Ensono established a robust data foundation by centralizing terabytes of data from ITSM platforms, system logs, and network telemetry within Snowflake’s fully managed, governed, and secure environment. This single source of truth empowers Ensono’s innovative solutions, EPE and DiagnoseNow, to effectively leverage Snowflake’s advanced analytics, machine learning, and AI capabilities.

“Since building its platform on Snowflake AI Data Cloud, Ensono has been able to achieve remarkable business outcomes for Ensono’s clients and its own operators enabling the organization to evolve into a modern day Managed Service Provider,” said Abhi Saini, Manager of Product Management, Snowflake. “With this new division, Ensono will be able to bring together its talented innovators to power future AI projects on Snowflake to drive customer value more quickly.”

PwC India names Navnit Nakra Technology Sector Leader and Rajesh Sethi Media, Sports & Entertainment Sector Leader

India 12th November, 2025: PwC India has announced two key leadership appointments to accelerate its growth in the Technology-Media-Telecom (TMT) sector. Navnit Nakra joins as Partner and Leader – Technology Sector, and Rajesh Sethi joins as Partner and Leader – Media, Sports and Entertainment. Together, they will drive PwC India’s strategic direction, deepen client engagement, and shape differentiated solutions across the fast-evolving TMT landscape.

Navnit Nakra brings over two decades of experience across consumer technology, enterprise sales, digital payments and e-commerce and has held senior CXO roles including India CEO at OnePlus. At PwC India, Navnit will play a key role in helping clients accelerate growth, market share, business model shifts, leveraging his deep understanding of how technology-led enterprises scale and grow.

Rajesh Sethi brings over three decades of leadership across media, sports and financial services, with deep expertise in digital business models and enterprise transformation. He has served as Global CEO of Ten Sports and Head of NBA India, along with other senior leadership roles across major global and Indian organisations. At PwC India, Rajesh will shape strategy and delivery for clients navigating the growing convergence of content, data and technology.

“We are delighted to welcome both Navnit and Rajesh to PwC India. Their deep industry expertise, strong leadership experience and passion for client impact will play a pivotal role in strengthening our Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT) practice. Navnit’s ability to bridge commercial strategy and ecosystem partnerships complements Rajesh’s proven track record in driving digital transformation across media, sports, and entertainment. Together, they bring an exceptional blend of strategic vision and execution capability that will help our clients reimagine growth in a world being reshaped by technology,” said Arnab Basu, Partner and Leader – Clients & Industries, PwC India.

Navnit and Rajesh’s deep, hands-on understanding of their sectors, gained through close engagement with high-growth enterprises, position them to help PwC India sharpen its insights and tailor solutions more precisely to client needs. Their ability to decode how Tech, Media, Sports and Entertainment businesses adopt and scale innovation will enable the firm to craft more customised, transformation-focused strategies that resonate with the realities of the sectors.

As part of a strategic initiative to strengthen market presence in the TMT sector, PwC India also brought in Vinish Bawa, as Partner and Leader – Telecom in 2024. Vinish adds deep telecom expertise across 5G, R&D, enterprise growth, and large-scale transformation. He joined PwC from Nokia Networks India, where he led Enterprise & Emerging Business across India, Nepal, and Bhutan, focusing on expanding sales in the non-service provider segment including government, defence, hyperscalers, and utilities. These strategic leadership additions reflect PwC India’s deep commitment to the TMT sector—bringing together domain expertise, leadership, and innovation to help clients stay ahead of disruption.

“As GenAI and digital infrastructure accelerate disruption across industries, technology and media are converging faster than ever before. The addition of leaders like Navnit, Rajesh and Vinish significantly strengthens PwC India’s ability to support clients through this transformation. Navnit brings depth in consumer technology and ecosystem-led growth; Rajesh brings the storytelling power and strategic insight that drive brand reinvention and content-led ecosystems. Together with Vinish Bawa in Telecom, they complete a formidable TMT leadership team — one that embodies PwC India’s ambition to be the trusted orchestrator of growth across kal ka Bharat,” said Manpreet Singh Ahuja, Partner and Leader – Technology, Media and Telecom (TMT), PwC India.