315Work Avenue ties-up with Saahas to raise consciousness on e-waste

Bangalore, June 09, 2023: Leading coworking player 315Work Avenue has partnered with Saahas Waste Management Pvt. Ltd.(a Holistic Waste Management Company) to manage E-waste and to promote eco-friendly practices contributing to a greener future. Through this tie-up, 315Work Avenue aims to raise awareness about the importance of responsible e-waste management among its employees, clients, and the wider community. The company will be organizing educational and awareness workshops and awareness with interactive sessions to promote the cause. 315Work Avenue is one of the first coworking firm to take such an initiative.

The companies will work together to establish collection points at 315Work Avenue locations, enabling employees and clients to conveniently drop off their old or unused electronic devices for proper recycling. This collaboration offers multiple benefits including a reduced environmental footprint, enhanced corporate social responsibility, and the opportunity to demonstrate 315Work Avenue’s dedication to sustainable business practices.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr. Manas Mehrotra, Founder, 315Work Avenue, said: “As an organisation, 315Work Avenue has always been future-conscious with ethical practices. Sustainability and environmental consciousness has always been part of our design and services process. Coworking spaces have an important role to play in promoting environmentally responsible practices. We believe that reducing our environmental impact is not only the right thing to do, but it can also help our business thrive in the long run. We have always been committed to sustainability and environmental responsibility. The collaboration with Saahas Waste Management aligns perfectly with our vision and allows us to further strengthen our commitment toward a greener and more sustainable future.”

Speaking about the tie-up with 315Work Avenue, Mr. Balaji DC, Saahas Waste Management Pvt. Ltd said: “We work in the e-waste management industry specializing in the proper collection, channelisation and recycling of electronic waste. Our state-of-the-art facilities and advanced processes ensure that e-waste is handled responsibly, preventing harmful materials from ending up in landfills and minimizing the environmental impact of electronic waste. We work with several progressive individuals, communities, and corporates to promote the concept of efficient waste management.”

Tackling waste is essential to meeting the Sustainable Development Goals and building a circular economy. According to a 2023 report, India has become the largest e-waste producer after China and the US and as per the Central Pollution Control Board, India generated 1.71 million metric tons of e-waste compared to the worldwide e-waste generation which stood at 59.40 million metric tons. Clearly, global waste production is unequal – rich countries produce far more than their poorer counterparts and any solution to waste must embrace local dimensions, which furthers social inclusion and improves efficiency.

Growth in the IT and communication sectors has enhanced the usage of electronic equipment exponentially. Faster upgradation of electronic products is forcing consumers to discard old electronic products very quickly, which, in turn, adds e-waste to the solid waste stream. This growing problem of e-waste calls for greater emphasis on recycling e-waste and better e-waste management in the immediate, medium and long term.

Valley Insurance Agency Alliance Hires Personal Foundation Coach

Trish Von Ruden brings more than 20 years of insurance industry expertise to the growing alliance.

(St. Louis, Mo., June 9, 2023) Valley Insurance Agency Alliance (VIAA), a cohesive family of more than 160 independent insurance agencies in Missouri and Illinois, recently hired Trish Von Ruden as Personal Foundation Coach. Her responsibilities include assisting new alliance members with setup and implementation of VIAA’s core technology. Von Ruden will also coach new and existing team members on best practices for all property and casualty insurance issues including coverages, claims, carriers, and processes.

Von Ruden has more than 20 years of insurance industry experience. Prior to joining VIAA, she worked at various insurance agencies across the nation where she was an account manager, producer, and agency owner. She has her Missouri, Illinois, and Texas licenses for Property & Casualty, Life, and Accident & Health.

“Trish brings a strong results-oriented background to our organization in terms of productivity and operations management,” said VIAA’s President JD Powers. “She has a proven track record for success, and we look forward to her joining our growing team.”

Founded in 2006, Valley Insurance Agency Alliance generates more than $600 million in written premium and is the regional founding member for the Strategic Insurance Agency Alliance (SIAA), a $11 billion national alliance. Founded in 1991, sister company Powers Insurance & Risk Management provides personal and business insurance, surety, risk management, and employee benefits. The companies are headquartered at 6825 Clayton Ave. For more information, call (314) 725-1414 or visit www.viaa4u.com.

VIRGO | World’s Safest Helmet For E-bikes

THE BEAM is thrilled to be back on Kickstarter for it’s 9th time to introduce VIRGO – the safest cycling helmet designed for electric two-wheelers, providing the ultimate balance of safety and comfort made in collaboration with VIRGOMOVE.

VIRGO helmet is designed to fit the safety needs of electric bikes and speed bikes by featuring a unique futuristic design which combines lightness, optimal airflow, and complete protection of the face in case of a frontal crash:

• Integral flexible face protection,
• Lightweight format,
• Rotative Several visor lenses,
• Detachable rear light,
• Multiple cooling vents.

Full protection in a stylish design

After years of hard work and tons of tests our engineering team came up with a solution adapted to the new uses of e-bikes, scooters, or powered vehicles, which require greater protection and higher visibility than conventional bicycle helmets. VIRGO helmet can be used on various types of transportation modes, especially if a rider reaches a high speed in a wild urban environment. Thanks to its safety technology within the shell VIRGO offers multi-impact protection zones in the area’s most likely to be hit in a fall in case of a frontal crash. It is designed around the new European regulation NTA-8776, which is made for high speeds up to 45 km/h (28mp/h) and complies with regular bike certifications EN 1078 / CPSC.

• Full-face protection: VIRGO’s shell protects both the head and the face, with protection extending in front of the face. It provides a solid connection to the helmet liner and allows for flexible shock absorption while simultaneously protecting the chin and jaw.

• Better brain protection: the MIPS brain protection system offers a low-friction layer built into the helmet designed to reduce rotational motion by absorbing and redirecting rotational energies and forces to the brain resulting from lateral impacts to the head. Brain accidents are caused not only by direct impacts on the head, but also by rotational forces resulting from oblique impacts.

• Rotative switchable front visor: VIRGO has several visor lenses to ensure additional protection against weather conditions. The front visor is held in place by two magnetic fasteners on the front of the helmet. The lenses are interchangeable depending on weather conditions & light visibility.

• Fitting system: To improve comfort and fit, VIRGO also comes with a rear adjustment system and different sizes of padding.

Detachable LED rear light

Traditional tail lights are easily obstructed by bags or clothing while riding. VIRGO comes with an energy-efficient and removable rear LED light strategically positioned at the back of the helmet which makes the rider always seen and never hidden away from view.

The rear LED light also has a smart break feature – it automatically lights up when you hit the breaks. The tail light incorporates an accelerometer, and when it detects a substantial decrease in your speed, it automatically turns on the brake light on the back of the helmet. It’s secured by a magnet and can easily be removed, recharged via USB-C.

Super Lightweight

VIRGO is the ultimate comfortable helmet that offers maximal protection and minimal weight in one place.While other conventional helmets are  either lightweight or protective, VIRGO is the best mix between both types, getting integral protection in a reduced weight – overall helmet weights from 600 g to 650 g. Simple conception around an ABS shell and an EPS Core.

VIRGO helmets are available in two sizes that cover the whole head scope, a size XS/S for women and teens and a size M/L for men.

Full protection in a stylish design

VIRGO’s design combines lightness, aeration, and complete protection of the face in case of a frontal crash. It  is ventilated with 7 vents it ensure optimized airflow for every rider’s comfort.

To match every style VIRGO comes in four great colors and follows the latest trends with its edgy colors tailored to urban styles.

• Carbon Black Matte: tailored to fit your daily commute thanks to its smart design. It complies with the safety standards in Europe, Asia and North America.
• Pure White Matte: designed for the commuter cyclist, the urban bike helmet VIRGO is streetwear for the style-conscious rider.
• Warm Sand Matte: elegance and style for city-riders without compromising on safety, style and comfort.
• Midnight Blue Matte: VIRGO was conceived to provide a superior fit and comfort, while capturing current trends in urban mobility to improve safety.

Availability

VIRGO is available to back only on Kickstarter with a special price:

• VIRGO Helmet – $99
• VIRGO Helmet + MIPS – $129

Samyak Doshi, Director, Bhoomi Group says, repo rate unchanged will boost home sales

Mr. Samyak Doshi, Director, Bhoomi Group

“Keeping the repo rate unchanged at 6.50 percent will encourage home buyers to come forward and fulfil their long-cherished dream of owning a home. This will improve market sentiments and give a boost to home sales. The government has been supportive and has introduced a slew of policy measures that have sustained home sales. This pause in repo rate hike will give an impetus to the affordable housing category of home buyers, benefiting them immensely. The government should have reduced the repo rate as property prices are already on the rise and this would have brought some relief to home buyers. We hope the government reduces stamp duty rates which will lighten the burden of home buyers, going forward.”

Concept Public Relations’ BFSI team strikes gold at The Great Indian BFSI Awards, 2023

Concept Public Relations’ BFSI team strikes gold at The Great Indian BFSI Awards, 2023 inclusive of winning the ‘The Great Indian BFSI PR Agency of the Year’ for the second consecutive year

India, June 08: Concept Public Relations India Ltd’s BFSI team won two coveted recognitions at The Great Indian BFSI Awards, 2023. The awards, organised by the BFSI Digital Stallions Forum, honour campaigns, professionals, entities, etc., from the BFSI world for exemplary achievements.

Concept PR was recognised as ‘The Great Indian BFSI PR agency of the year’ for the second consecutive year. Also, it bagged the award for ‘The Great Indian BFSI regional/vernacular campaign’ for the ‘Oonjal’ campaign that it executed for South Indian Bank. The ‘Oonjal’ campaign, organised by the bank in October 2022 in Kochi, amplified the ‘Onnichirikkam Oonjaladam’ event celebrated with 101 Oonjals at a single venue, symbolising unity and prosperity during the festival season.

Cheering over the dual win, Ashish Jalan, Managing Director, Concept PR said, “At Concept PR, we constantly strive to deliver innovative and effective solutions to our esteemed clients. Winning not one but two awards, including the ‘The Great Indian BFSI PR agency of the year’ for the second consecutive year, is a remarkable validation of our efforts. It’s an absolute thrill to be recognized for our hard work and dedication. We are deeply grateful to South Indian Bank and to our clientele for entrusting us with their brand’s digital success and supporting us in pushing boundaries to achieve excellence in our work.”

Elated at the achievements, Tina Pawar, Executive Vice President and head of the BFSI vertical at Concept PR, said, “The recognitions testify to the strides taken by our BFSI team in the recent past. Concept PR has always been known for driving brand and corporate communication programmes for leading multi-national organisations across multiple sectors. Over the last decade Concept PR has grown consistently within the BFSI vertical with consistent growth in both revenues and number of clients. A cohesive effort from a functionally capable frontline unit with a strategically astute management team has yielded fabulous results, which have been duly recognised by the awards. I am confident that soon, we will be setting the benchmarks for PR in the BFSI domain.”

The Great Indian BFSI Awards, now in its third edition, recognise and celebrate the hard work done by marketers and digital marketers, their teams and their agency partners in the BFSI space.

Visit https://www.thegreatindianbfsiawards.com/ for more info about the awards.

The BFSI Digital Stallions Forum, the limbs and brains behind the awards is a 10-year-old organisation that unites marketers from across the BFSI space. The forum today boasts of over 220 members across more than 115 brands. Visit https://bfsidigitalstallionsforum.com/ for more info on the forum.

Sunteck Beautifies Naigaon on World Environment Day

Mumbai Metropolitan Region – Naigaon, June 8, 2023: There isn’t anything more enjoyable than time spent in a park, the feel of the lush green grass below your feet, neatly trimmed hedges, colourful flower beds, butterflies and the cheerful chirping of birds. Bringing joy to the residents of Naigaon East this World Environment Day, Sunteck Foundation offered development of a park at Tivri in Naigaon with the help of the local authorities to provide a clean and green community and a recreational space for children and adults.

Sunteck Foundation by Sunteck Realty have always been in the forefront to improve community conditions and uplifting the environment towards a sustainable lifestyle.

Parks positively impact the environment as they help in improving air quality, promote biodiversity, and also naturally cool air and surfaces. Moreover, they offer people recreational opportunities and encourage an active lifestyle helping to relieve stress and increase sense of wellness. This initiative by Sunteck to develop the community park at Naigaon is towards building more sustainable spaces to encourage and engage the community in green initiatives for the betterment of the overall environment and society.

Speaking about sustainability being central to Sunteck Anupma Khetan, the customer experience evangelist at Sunteck Realty, expressed, “As an organisation we are committed to developing sustainable spaces and believe that development should not be limited to within the boundaries of our projects. In our endeavour towards the betterment of community, we have been dedicatedly working towards supporting environment and social causes that encourage sustainable living among public at large.” 

Sunteck has supported in the development of this 450 sqmt park at Tivri in Naigaon by providing soil & manure filling, along with lawn grass and a variety of plants and shrubs namely Calliandra Brevipes (Powder Puff), Tecoma Stans (Yellow Bells), Murraya Paniculata (Orange Jasmine), Nerium Oleander (Sweet Scented Indian Oleander), Hibiscus Variegated (Javakusum), among others.

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Jyoti Prakash | +91 8010681238 | jyoti@beanstalkasia.com

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Axis Communications Recognizes Partner Contributions and Business Innovations at the South Asia Pacific Partner Summit 2023

India, June 08, 2023: Axis Communications, the market leader in network video, successfully concluded its first integrated Annual Partner Summit for 2023 in India, representing the entire South Asia Pacific region. Held in Goa, the event brought together industry leaders, technology experts, and Axis partners from the region for a two-day immersive experience to ignite innovation and collaboration in the security and surveillance landscape. The event hosted a total of 166 participants including 129 channel and technology partners.

The summit was attended by senior leaders across different boards and regions from Axis Communications including Boudewijn Pesch, Vice President of APAC; Carl Malmqvist, Regional Director of South Asia Pacific; Mats Thulin, Director of Core Technologies, Sudhindra Holla, Director of India & SAARC, Monica Tomar, Regional Marketing Manager, South Asia Pacific, Amanda Lee, HR Business Partner, South Asia Pacific, and more.

Themed Powered by Partnership, the conversations at the event focused on the growth strategy and vision for Asia Pacific and South Asia Pacific. The two days comprised of topics including industry trends, challenges, and technological advancements designed to empower the Axis ecosystem to build strategic partnerships.

Emphasizing the pivotal role played by Axis channel partners in navigating through a dynamic business environment, Carl Malmqvist, Regional Director, South Asia Pacific, commented, “At Axis Communications, we are driven by partnerships and empowered by the people. The Axis Partner Summit 2023 exemplified this power of collaboration and showcased the unwavering commitment of our partners and leaders. Our esteemed channel partners serve as the bedrock of our achievements, labouring in unison with us to scale the gambit of our success. We are committed to fortifying and expanding our business footprint through a robust channel partner network.”

Addressing the success of the Summit, Sudhindra Holla, Director of India and SAARC, said, “The Axis Partner Summit 2023 exceeded our expectations in terms of engagement, knowledge-sharing, and collaboration from our ecosystem players. Our objective was to bring together our partners, distributors, and ecosystem partners in an environment to recognize and appreciate the significant results achieved by them throughout the year. The summit provided a unique platform to foster innovation, strengthen relationships, and collectively shape the future of the security industry.”

In addition to fostering collaboration, the summit acknowledged partners’ exceptional contributions and dedication in 2022 through various accolades. In total, there were 27 awards across nine categories, including categories such as Axis Camera Station Specialist, End-to-end Solutions, Project of the Year, Best Long-Standing Partnership Award and more.

During the summit, Axis Communications unveiled several exciting product launches, demonstrating the company’s commitment to pushing the boundaries of video surveillance technology. These new offerings are poised to revolutionize the security industry, empowering organizations to address evolving industry challenges proactively. This year, the event witnessed a unique showcase of products with the Lights Out demonstration which included LIVE products in action during low and no light scenarios.

The event was jointly sponsored by BriefCam, CyberLink Corp., Digifort, Genetec Inc., Milestone Systems, Ipsotek, Irisity, Videonetics and Wasabi.

TII Trains its State-of-the-art LLM, Falcon 40B, on AWS

The #1 model on the Hugging Face Open LLM Leaderboard is now available to customers via Amazon SageMaker Jumpstart, making it easier to build cutting-edge generative AI applications using the top-performing open source model

India – June 8, 2023 – Amazon Web Services, Inc. (AWS), an Amazon.com, Inc. company, today announced that Technology Innovation Institute (TII), a leading global scientific research center in Abu Dhabi, trained its top-performing, open source Falcon 40B model on AWS. Falcon 40B is a 40-billion-parameter large language model (LLM) available under the Apache 2.0 license that ranked #1 in Hugging Face’s Open LLM Leaderboard, which tracks, ranks, and evaluates LLMs across multiple benchmarks to identify top performing models. Customers can now deploy Falcon 40B from Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, a machine learning (ML) hub that offers pre-trained models, giving customers access to Falcon 40B’s state-of-the-art accuracy and industry-leading performance without having to build their own model from scratch. To get started with Amazon SageMaker JumpStart, visit aws.amazon.com/sagemaker/jumpstart.

LLMs are a subset of machine learning (ML) models focused on language that can power a broad range of generative AI applications, from text processing and summarization to question answering. While these LLMs have the potential to transform industries, the process of building, training, and deploying an LLM can take weeks, if not months, and cost tens of millions of dollars, putting them out of reach of many companies. To drive better performance and cost efficiencies throughout the development process, numerous customers, including Stability AI, AI 21 Labs, Hugging Face, and LG AI rely on Amazon SageMaker, AWS’s end-to-end machine ML service, to build, train, and deploy their LLMs.

That is why TII turned to Amazon SageMaker to build its Falcon 40B model. Because SageMaker is a fully managed service, TII could focus on developing custom training mechanisms and optimizations instead of managing its ML infrastructure. To minimize training costs and reduce time to market, TII pursued several optimizations, including writing a custom matrix multiplication, to accelerate training speed. Throughout the training process, AWS also worked closely with TII to enhance resiliency using SageMaker, ensuring that training ran smoothly and reducing interruptions that required developer attention.

TII released its Falcon 40B model in May 2023 under the Apache 2.0 license. Since its release, Falcon 40B has outperformed similar contemporary models across various benchmarks, demonstrating exceptional performance without specialized fine-tuning. To make it easier for customers to access this state-of-the-art model, AWS has also made Falcon 40B available to customers via Amazon SageMaker Jumpstart. Now customers of every size and across every industry can quickly and easily deploy their own Falcon 40B model and customize it to fit their specific needs for applications such as translation, question answering, summarizing information, or identifying images.

“Falcon-40B’s open source release empowers organizations to harness its exceptional capabilities and drive advancements in AI-driven solutions. It represents a significant milestone in our commitment to fostering AI innovation and exemplifies the profound scientific contributions of the UAE,” said executive director of AI-Cross Center Unit and Project Lead for LLM Projects at TII. “By making Falcon LLM open-source, we aim to enable widespread access to its advanced tech capabilities and empower researchers and organizations worldwide. Next steps include contributing to further advancements in the field of AI and advanced technologies, with new models on the horizon, and promoting the utilization of advanced AI tech within UAE organizations and businesses.”

To help customers get started quickly with ML, customers can deploy and use the Falcon models easily in SageMaker Studio or programmatically through the SageMaker Python SDK. Falcon 40B are generally available today through Amazon SageMaker JumpStart in US East (Ohio), US East (N. Virginia), US West (Oregon), Asia Pacific (Sydney), Asia Pacific (Seoul), Europe (London), and Canada (Central), with availability in additional AWS Regions coming soon.

Experience Center Opening: Synology and Data Skill Systems Unveil Game-Changing Storage Solutions for Media & Entertainment

Mumbai, India – June 08th,2023- Synology, a global leader in network-attached storage (NAS), IP surveillance, and network solutions, is proud to announce a strategic partnership with its India local partner, Data Skill Systems, to present Synology’s innovative storage solutions for the media and entertainment industry. As part of this collaboration, Data Skill Systems will also be unveiling its new Experience Center, dedicated to showcasing Synology’s comprehensive range of storage solutions.

The Experience Center, located in Andheri (West), is set to open its doors on June 7th, 2023. This state-of-the-art facility will provide a hands-on environment for visitors to explore and experience the advanced features and functionalities of Synology’s acclaimed products. The Experience Center aims to demonstrate how Synology’s solutions can optimize workflows, enhance data management, and streamline operations within the media and entertainment sector.

“We are excited to partner with Data Skill Systems to showcase our cutting-edge storage solutions tailored specifically for the media and entertainment industry,” said Russell Chen, Regional Sales Manager at Synology. “With the exponential growth of digital content and the increasing demand for reliable and scalable storage solutions, our collaboration with Data Skill Systems will provide an ideal platform for customers to witness firsthand how Synology’s products can transform their workflows and empower their businesses.”

The Experience Center will highlight key Synology solutions that are particularly relevant to the media and entertainment sector, including Active Backup for Business, Drive, and Surveillance Station. Visitors will have the opportunity to witness how Synology’s comprehensive ecosystem seamlessly integrates with various applications, enabling efficient data management and secure backup solutions for businesses of all sizes.

To visit the Experience Center or for further information, please contact Data Skill Systems at +91 9820220822 or email synology@dataskillsystems.com. Representatives from Data Skill Systems will be available to provide demonstrations, answer questions, and offer personalized guidance tailored to the specific requirements of media and entertainment professionals.