tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-36764729768506300932024-03-29T12:30:12.030+05:30Business, Technology, Startups and Science News and Trends in India | IndianWeb2.comNews reports, trends, analysis and Daily Updates on Business, New Emerging Technology, Startups, Funding, and Innovation in India and across the WorldIndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.comBlogger26534125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-76443766862924506392024-03-29T10:30:00.007+05:302024-03-29T11:44:58.789+05:30The Current State of Data Center Biz in India and Its Future<img alt="The Current State and Future of Data Center Biz in India" border="0" data-original-height="1429" data-original-width="1920" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHZfHFkx_HEuj3viDQLKWEFliOYJ-OS464MnzXdYjOBLl6SDK8aEyvE4Y1wqtzp5nRjkGHU-zjEu6wuUaLVDPLj-SlbnhXjzpAs7_a2NeKePfxUhBemRRUvxJOuQu23bt6bIxJO21sjtbDBK0vhp46U7cFgOS5FBILZn02bVJ96vUOC7bano__hzvMjC4/s16000/IMG_20240329_092940.jpg" title="The Current State and Future of Data Center Biz in India" /><div><br /></div>India is witnessing a significant surge in data center projects due to the growing demand for data localisation and cost efficiency. As of the latest available data, India currently has <a href="https://www.datacentermap.com/india/" target="_blank">187 data centers listed</a> across 26 markets. This number reflects the rapid growth of the data center industry in India, catering to the increasing demand for digital services and data localization.<br /><br />The data center market capacity is projected to surpass ~1,300 MW by the end of 2024. Seeing this growth of Data Center business, the Indian government is actively supporting the growth of the data center industry through various initiatives. The government has proposed regulatory frameworks to create a favorable ecosystem for data centers, which includes setting up Data Centre Economic Zones. <br /><br />The government's plan is to invest over US$ 1 billion in the next five years as part of a hyper-scale data centre scheme.<br /><br />The government aims to position India as a global hub for data centers and cloud solutions. To achieve this, the central government has proposed an incentive system has been proposed to stimulate the establishment of data centers.<br /><br />The finance minister granted infrastructure status to the data center industry in the Budget 2022-23, which is expected to accelerate expansion. Efforts are being made to enable ease of doing data center business, such as tax incentives, subsidies, and streamlined licensing processes.<br /><br />India is poised for a significant expansion in data center infrastructure, with several noteworthy projects planned for 2024 and beyond. Companies like AdaniConnex, Reliance, Sify, Atlassian, Yotta, and AWS have announced substantial investments in data centers across India.<h2 style="text-align: left;">India's Data Center Market Vs The World</h2>When comparing the data center market size by country, the United States and China are the leading revenue generators globally. In 2024, the revenue in the data center market is projected to reach $340.20 billion worldwide, with the United States expected to generate the most revenue at $99.16 billion. The market is experiencing a compound annual growth rate (CAGR) of 6.56% from 2024 to 2028, indicating steady growth. <br /><br />India's data center market is also showing significant growth, but it's still developing compared to the US and China. Japan, Germany, and the United Kingdom follow behind the US and China in terms of revenue generation. This reflects the strategic importance of these regions in the global data center market and their respective digital economies. <br /><br /><b>Tier 2 Expansion: </b>There's an emergence of co-location and edge computing facilities, with edge data centers expanding into Tier 2 cities in 2024.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Cities with Most Number of Data Centers</h2>The concentration of data centers remains prominent in cities like Mumbai-Navi Mumbai, Chennai, Delhi-NCR, Bengaluru, Pune, Hyderabad, and Kolkata.<br /><br /><b>1. Bangalore: </b>Known as India's tech hub, Bangalore boasts 29 data centers. Its thriving IT ecosystem attracts companies seeking reliable infrastructure.<br /><br /><b>2. Mumbai: </b>As the country's largest city, Mumbai leads the way with 28 data centers. Its strategic west coast location ensures excellent connectivity via multiple submarine cables to Europe and Southeast Asia.<br /><br /><b>3. New Delhi: </b>The capital city hosts 18 data centers, serving various industries and services.<br /><br /><b>4. Chennai: </b>With 17 data centers, Chennai plays a vital role in supporting India's digital infrastructure.<br /><br /><b>5. Pune:</b> The city has 14 data center facilities with 162,183 sqft and 38 megawatts. The top providers in Pune are Nxtra Data Ltd (3 sites) and AdaniConneX with 1 facility. The most popular facilities are STT Pune 1 and STT Pune 1.<br /><br /><b>6. Hyderabad: </b>Hosting 12 data centers, Hyderabad plays a crucial role in providing essential services for businesses and organizations.<br /><br /><b>7. Navi Mumbai : </b>A planned city next to Mumbai currently has 11 data centers. Google is in advanced negotiations to purchase a 22.5-acre land parcel in Navi Mumbai, for its first captive data center in India. <br /><br /><b>8. Noida: </b>Located near Delhi, Noida houses 9 data centers, contributing significantly to India's data center landscape.<br /><br /><b>9. Kolkata :</b> Kolkata, a key digital hub in the eastern India, has 8 data centers facilities.<br /><br /><b>10. Ahmedabad :</b> The city in Gujarat has 7 data centers. <br /><br />Other cities like <b>Gurgaon (3)</b>, <b>Coimbatore (3), Madurai (1) and Ludhiana / Panchkula </b>also have data centers, albeit in smaller numbers. <br /><br /><b>Kochi</b>, with 6 data centers, is situated along the southern coast, is connected to multiple submarine cables, making it an attractive location for co-location data centers.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">Upcoming Projects</h2><b>AWS:</b> Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced a massive investment plan of $12.7 billion to expand its data centers in India. AWS has plans to create four smaller data centers across India over the next two years, located in Bangalore, Chennai, Delhi, and Kolkata.<br /><br /><b>Adani Group: </b>Adani Enterprises Limited (AEL) is investing over <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/01/adani-group-to-invest-12400-cr-in.html">Rs 5,000 crore in Telangana for a 100 MW data centre</a>, over the coming 5-7 years. Adani portfolio of companies also <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/01/adani-group-to-invest-over-rs-42700-cr.html">signed an MoU for investment of over ₹42,700 crore</a> for various projects in the state of Tamil Nadu<br /><br /><b>AdaniConnex: </b>A joint venture between Adani Group and EdgeConneX, AdaniConnex is aiming to develop a network of hyperscale data centers across India, focusing on markets like Chennai, Navi Mumbai, Noida, Vizag, and Hyderabad. The JV plans to build <a href="https://in.linkedin.com/company/adani-connex" target="_blank">1 GW of data center capacity over the next decade</a>, with a commitment to powering these facilities with 100% renewable energy. <div><br /><b>Yotta: </b>Backed by the Hiranandani Group, Yotta Data Services is expanding its operations in Greater Noida and Guwahati, with plans to complete new facilities by the end of 2024.<br /><br /><b>Google: </b>Google is also among the big players investing in the data center market in India. The search giant is planning 8-storey data center in Navi Mumbai, by 2025. Additionally, <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/03/google-in-advanced-talks-to-acquire-225.html">Google, for it first captive data center</a>, is in advanced negotiations to acquire a 22.5-acre land parcel in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai.<br /><br /><b>NTT : </b>The company plans to invest RS 2,000 crore ($241.5m) over the next few years in the Kolkata data campus of NTT Global Data Centers (NTT GDC) at the Bengal Silicon Valley Tech Hub. The NTT GDC campus will be home to 3 data centers, the 1st of which will spread over 100,000 sq ft and have a capacity of 9MW facility load and 6MW IT load. The facility should be up and running in the next 12 to 15 months.<br /><br /><b>Kotak Alternate Assets: </b>Kotak's Data Center Fund by Kotak Alternate Assets, which is managed by Kotak Investment Advisors, is set to invest a whopping $800 million in the development of 5-7 large data center assets across key property markets in India. This ambitious initiative reflects their commitment to enhancing data infrastructure in the country.<br /><br /><b>CtrlS Datacenters:</b> Aiming to increase their number of data centers significantly by 2024–25. <br /><br /><b>Digital Connexion, STT GDC India, CapitaLand India, Equinix:</b> These companies are also among those with major data center projects planned in India. <br /><br />The above mentioned projects reflect India's growing importance as a data center hub, driven by the demand for data localization and the digital transformation of businesses.<br /><br />These investments also signify the strategic importance of India in the global data center market and the country's growing digital economy.<br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">The Future </h2>India's vast landmass, skilled IT workforce, and growing demand for digital services position it as a key player in the global data center market. As the country continues to expand its digital footprint, more data centers are likely to emerge, supporting businesses, cloud services, and connectivity needs.<br /><br />The future of data centers in India looks very promising. With the country accounting for a significant portion of global internet users, there's a substantial growth potential for data center capacity. The industry is expected to grow at a compound <b>annual growth rate (CAGR) of between 10-25% over the next five years</b>. This growth is driven by the digital transformation of India, the increasing demand for cloud services, and the need for secure and scalable data storage solutions.<br /><br />India's unique digital infrastructures like <b>CoWIN, ONDC, Aadhaar, and UPI </b>are creating a need for robust data centers. The government's Digital India campaign and initiatives like BharatNet are further accelerating this need by increasing internet access and generating massive amounts of data. With both global and domestic companies investing in the sector, India is fast emerging as a data center hub. <br /><br />The data center industry's expansion is also fueled by the <b>digitization of enterprises</b>, the development of <b>smart factories</b>, and the growing consumption of digital services by the young population. As such, the data center market in India is not only expanding rapidly but also becoming an attractive investment opportunity for industry leaders.</div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-56701984249847899342024-03-29T07:23:00.000+05:302024-03-29T07:23:18.632+05:30Accenture Invests in Humanoid General-purpose Robots Developer Sanctuary AI<img alt="Accenture Invests in Humanoid General-purpose Robots Developer Sanctuary AI" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMx-IbUmHLdyi2kV6nJOGDvKHt50Ycj6wZbCJYKvsUEQW05In236PN0WYxKZfMAHlLF9P6AsYfHwzwbDIhNVQs4iVqcyr35x5J9efRLAdO2lV2MqwoRnQNlRLiryMQumdpbm3MmZmkNGPW7yqse-lwWO1wCceFNyRX4gbxGrmK94G3tV4lyG5DTZRJTX0/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240329_070752_0000.png" title="Accenture Invests in Humanoid General-purpose Robots Developer Sanctuary AI" /><div><br /></div>Accenture has made a strategic investment through Accenture Ventures in Sanctuary AI, a company specializing in the development of AI-powered humanoid robots. These robots, like the PhoenixTM model, are designed to perform a wide variety of tasks quickly, safely, and effectively, and are intended to work alongside humans in various industries, including post and parcel, manufacturing, retail, and logistics warehousing operations. <br /><br />Sanctuary AI's robots are notable for their human-like dexterity and ability to perform complex tasks with precision. The AI control system, CarbonTM, which powers these robots, is designed to mimic human brain subsystems, enabling the robots to react to their environment and perform new tasks efficiently. <br /><br />This investment aligns with Accenture's broader strategy to innovate and provide solutions that integrate advanced technology with human creativity, ensuring a balanced and responsible approach to technology deployment. Sanctuary AI's inclusion in Accenture Ventures’ Project Spotlight is expected to connect emerging technology startups with Accenture’s global client base, fostering innovation and addressing strategic gaps.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/w4qkmH-K1TE" width="320" youtube-src-id="w4qkmH-K1TE"></iframe></div><br /><div><br />"<i>AI-powered humanoid robots are essential to reinventing work and supporting human workers as labor shortage is becoming an issue in many countries and industries</i>,” said <b>Joe Lui, Accenture’s global advanced automation and robotics lead</b>. “<i>Sanctuary AI’s advanced AI platform trains robots to react to their environment and perform new tasks with precision in a very short time. We see huge potential for their robots in post and parcel, manufacturing, retail and logistics warehousing operations, where they could complement and collaborate with human workers and automate tasks that traditional robotics can’t.</i>”<br /><br />Sanctuary AI’s general-purpose robot PhoenixTM, recently recognized as one of TIME magazine’s “Best Inventions of 2023,” can perform a multitude of work tasks. For instance, at a Mark’s retail store in Langley, BC, Canada, Phoenix has performed more than 100 tasks, including choosing and packing merchandise, and correctly cleaning, tagging, labeling and folding items, with robotic hands that rival human hand dexterity and fine manipulation. Phoenix is powered by the company’s AI control system, CarbonTM, which mimics subsystems found in the human brain, such as memory, sight, sound and touch, and translates natural language into action in the real world.<br /><br />Accenture has previously invested in other robotics areas, for example, through Accenture Alpha Automation, a recently formed <a href="#">joint venture with </a><a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/01/accenture-and-japans-mujin-setup-jv.html">Japanese robotics leader Mujin</a>, and acquisitions of Eclipse Automation in Canada and Pollux in Brazil. Sanctuary AI is the latest company to join Accenture Ventures’ Project Spotlight, an engagement and investment program that connects emerging technology startups with Accenture’s Global 2000 client base in order to fill strategic innovation gaps.<br /><br /><b>Geordie Rose, chief executive officer and co-founder of Sanctuary AI,</b> said, “<i>Robots with human-like intelligence will completely transform the workforce of the future. By combining Accenture’s expertise in disruptive technology with Sanctuary AI’s industry-leading robotics, we can help some of the biggest companies in the world manage this change and provide the best solutions for its clients</i>.”<br /><br />Founded in 2018, Sanctuary AI is based in Vancouver, Canada and is on a mission to create the world's first human-like intelligence in general purpose robots that will help us work more safely, efficiently, and sustainably, helping to address the labor challenges facing many organizations today. Sanctuary AI's growing list of customers and investors represents a wide variety of industries across Canada, the US, and other countries around the world.<br /><br />Members of the Sanctuary team have earlier founded other notable technology ventures, such as D-Wave (a pioneer in the quantum computing industry), Kindred (first use of reinforcement learning in a production robot), and the Creative Destruction Lab (pioneered a revolutionary method for the commercialization of science for the betterment of humankind). With experience at startups and technology leaders such as Amazon, Microsoft, and Softbank Robotics, the team has experience launching market-defining innovations rooted in previously unsolved and deep scientific problems.<br /><br />Besides Accenture, significant investments have been made by tech giants and venture capital firms in humanoid robotics. Jeff Bezos, Nvidia, and OpenAl have invested in a humanoid robot startup, Figure AI, which has drawn a $675 million investment, to date. <br /><br />Microsoft, Intel, and LG Innotek are also among the investors in various humanoid robotics ventures, recognizing the potential of these technologies in various industries.<div><br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-41777922361418171422024-03-28T21:23:00.001+05:302024-03-28T21:23:17.215+05:30India Plans To Geotag Telecom Towers and Optical Fiber Cables<img alt="India Plans To Geotag Telecom Towers and Optical Fiber Cables" border="0" data-original-height="750" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijQehDvSTZ2zLo4YXUtJ6IZTynT_mg0KkxZBRB_yp2DI2EU-ZMog-bAOM-qTDOtf9lFhf7_QQKincbWEhuE_G3oP8Sxo-PopzS-_9ER8g9UUhGUuGCTuYKSgEcTcK0TKvcUKz46AFE1stx2in3dAtvIzIJcZQHDmS8_5qkgAaRa5svIDRZ-w-qYALt7Yw/s16000/chris-linnett-Erd25rwN2mI-unsplash_copy_1000x750.jpg" title="India Plans To Geotag Telecom Towers and Optical Fiber Cables" /><br /><br />The Indian government has announced plans to geotag the country's telecommunication infrastructure, including telecom towers and optical fibre cables, reported Economic Times. This initiative, set to be completed by 2027, aims to improve coordination during emergencies, disaster situations and support the development of other projects that rely on telecom infrastructure.<br /><br />The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) will work closely with other ministries and state governments to share data and facilitate this process. This move is part of India's broader vision to become a developed nation by 2047.<br /><br />Geotagging will help identify the precise locations of telecom towers and optical fiber cables. The goal is to create a comprehensive digital map of telecom infrastructure locations, enhancing preparedness and response capabilities.<br /><br />State-run firms like BSNL will likely be the starting point, followed by private operators.<br /><br />Among the benefits of geotagging of Telecom infrastructure, during emergencies, the government can quickly assess network outages and direct assistance. Geotagging also enables efficient utilization of telecom infrastructure for various projects.<br /><br />Geotagging of telecommunications infrastructure is a relatively new initiative. India is one of the countries that has announced plans to geotag its telecom infrastructure. Mexico has adopted advanced geotagging techniques in collaboration with the United States, which has led to several high-profile successes. For example, the technology was pivotal in dismantling a notorious kidnapping ring in Mexico City. <br /><br />For a common man to understand what geotagging of Telecom towers would bring, lets assume an instance of kidnappers, extortionists or any mischiever who uses a phone to communicate, the device connects to nearby cell towers, which leaves a digital footprint. Modern smartphones have built-in GPS capabilities, which further enhances the accuracy of location tracking. Geotagging utilizes this data to pinpoint the location of the phone.<div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-21490114906539835942024-03-28T16:38:00.002+05:302024-03-28T16:38:23.788+05:30Germany's Handelsblatt Media Group Ties-Up with Infosys To Enhance Its Digital Storytelling Using AI Technologies<img alt="Germany's Handelsblatt Media Group Ties-Up with Infosys To Enhance Its Digital Storytelling Using AI Technologies" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgnXXITeB5p9p_-FAZjCmwsFkWukkMfHceHGMM_KV2Ot-6gnYYcMwDl74_IVWu5KkBR5NA2XDiwmW176jkm97b05ZkjxG7WDbMQpVF1gpIDCoeS43Fj1Sh-dDlZv2i7KHqohAkdDsQVUaU96mZSQuT23FI8Ea3yLLF_KBIVc7BOYjXuubiTmnXGtIb5fdQ/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240328_163634_0000.png" title="Germany's Handelsblatt Media Group Ties-Up with Infosys To Enhance Its Digital Storytelling Using AI Technologies" /><div><br /></div>Infosys and German media company Handelsblatt Media Group have announced a strategic collaboration to make complex reports on global economic and finance issues more accessible and easily consumable for the public.<br /><br />As part of this partnership, Infosys will work with the Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI), an independent economic research institute under the umbrella of the Handelsblatt Media Group.<br /><br />As part of their collaboration, In the first year of this partnership, Infosys will work with Handelsblatt Research Institute (HRI), an independent economic research institute under the umbrella of the Handelsblatt Media Group. <br /><br />Infosys will leverage Infosys Topaz, an AI-first platform, to make complex reports more accessible and consumable for the public. This partnership aims to redefine the storytelling experience for economic and financial reports, making them smarter and more reliable<br /><br />This collaboration will enable new-age customizations such as chat functionality, text translation, text-to-speech, and automatic data updates, making the reports smart, reliable, and widely accessible.<br /><br />Soon after the announcement of this collaboration shares of Infosys Ltd gained as much as 1.7%. <br /><br />Handelsblatt Media Group is a German media company specializing in business and financial journalism. Founded in 1946 and Handelsblatt group started with the publication of the newspaper Handelsblatt which evolved from a thrice-weekly to a daily publication focused on economic and financial news. Over the years, the group expanded to include other specialized magazines and digital platforms.<br /><br />The Handelsblatt Media Group publishes two prominent titles — Handelsblatt, a leading German newspaper covering business, finance, and economic topics, and — Wirtschaftswoche, a weekly magazine that provides in-depth analysis and insights into the business world. <br /><br />The group has actively embraced digital media. Their digital activities include websites, apps, and other online platforms.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-80197343762779050752024-03-28T15:47:00.005+05:302024-03-28T16:43:02.827+05:30HCLTech Partners NetApp To Launch Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Solution<img alt="HCLTech Partners NetApp To Launch Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Solution" border="0" data-original-height="648" data-original-width="940" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-QGACjB_iQkOPnmneYXrXZJFkYhlJFYQLoUtutQoC2gPxScL2heDFJTWpYOb-kmWNP-ozyi0zo_wNvrds3Qo851P2wAXylEyfvCq5SYDBbSw4ZkETki36ffuCzWL0agI4VyhipVDjB-bwmnUc_Jvd3uHL5MM2k6zEGDsZSTZ3th99cxss-w0ATeZ_1qc/s16000/IMG_20240328_154424.jpg" title="HCLTech Partners NetApp To Launch Electronic Design Automation (EDA) Solution" /><br /><br/>HCLTech, a leading global technology company, has announced the launch of an <a href="https://www.netapp.com/industries/electronic-design-automation-eda/">Electronic Design Automation (EDA) solution</a> in partnership with NetApp.<br/>This collaboration aims to enable enterprises in the semiconductor industry to accelerate large EDA implementations in the hybrid cloud. The solution is designed to significantly reduce time-to-market, enhance overall quality, and improve the reliability of their products.<br /><br />With this joint offering, clients can leverage NetApp's Design Anywhere solution to streamline the entire semiconductor design process, from concept to manufacturing, with improved scalability and flexibility. Enterprises can harness the power of the hybrid cloud to efficiently manage growing data volume and workflow complexities.<br /><br />HCLTech will support clients running large EDA projects by optimizing their IT environments, managing infrastructure orchestration, and scheduling for EDA workloads along with associated services. The EDA solution will be delivered in various consumption models as per client requirements in partnership with NetApp.<br /><br />This collaboration represents a significant step forward in unlocking the potential of hybrid and multi-cloud environments for enterprises, allowing them to transform operations and build resilience across their digital businesses. By leveraging the cloud, organizations can run EDA workloads without the risks of overprovisioning or capacity shortfalls, making their product development process more flexible and efficient.<br /><br />Electronic Design Automation (EDA), also referred to as electronic computer-aided design (ECAD), is a category of software tools for designing electronic systems such as integrated circuits and printed circuit boards. These tools work together in a design flow that chip designers use to design and analyze entire semiconductor chips. Since modern semiconductor chips can have billions of components, EDA tools are essential for their design. Specifically, EDA focuses on integrated circuits (ICs) and plays a crucial role in streamlining the design process, improving efficiency, and ensuring the functionality and reliability of electronic systems.<div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-22673199159329048262024-03-28T09:23:00.004+05:302024-03-29T07:38:55.760+05:30Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Hindustan Petroleum Partner To Introduce RFID Payment Sustem and Setup 5000 EV Charging Stations<img alt="Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Hindustan Petroleum Partner To Introduce RFID Payment Sustem and Setup 5000 EV Charging Stations" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFoov22-PjgL6dAb0TIFOGfS6tNwcj7X0CvKqy-freiYVy1uaXTeMrPSP7xeY4ProDeRXM0gFVVL1mWFHPY6gdGdIdHL6C8Wv-yj-UtMT_lcgaJk742hSKUxVYi8Wmp84qA8oCCjmvY8GF5rzeAgEhl7A0uTwZ_3_acvaJQU8siDyOYVmM9E0hwOovciE/s16000/20240328_091825_0000.png" title="Tata Passenger Electric Mobility and Hindustan Petroleum Partner To Introduce RFID Payment Sustem and Setup 5000 EV Charging Stations" /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. has collaborated with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Limited to setup 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations in India by December 2024.</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The MoU was signed today, by (L – R) Mr. Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd., and Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd., and Mr. Debashis Chakraverty, Chief General Manager- Retail Strategy and Business Development, Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd.</div></span><br />Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. (TPEM), known for pioneering India’s electric vehicle revolution, has signed an MOU with Hindustan Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (HPCL) to collaborate in establishing 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations in India by December 2024.<br /><br />This strategic partnership aims to improve the experience of EV owners across India by setting up chargers at locations frequently visited by Tata EV owners. HPCL, with its nationwide network of over 21,500 fuel stations, is committed to a sustainable future and aims to install 5,000 electric vehicle charging stations by the specified deadline.<br /><br />Additionally, the two companies are exploring the introduction of a convenient payment system through a co-branded RFID card, which will make the charging experience hassle-free. Leveraging TPEM’s extensive insights into EV usage and HPCL’s extensive nationwide network, this partnership has the potential to transform the charging infrastructure landscape in the country.<br /><br />Commenting on this partnership, <b>Balaje Rajan, Chief Strategy Officer, Tata Passenger Electric Mobility Ltd. and Tata Motors Passenger Vehicles Ltd</b>. said, “<i>As the adoption of EVs increases, the availability of widespread and dependable charging infrastructure will play a crucial role in making EVs mainstream in India. This strategic partnership with HPCL emphasizes our dedication to advancing India’s EV ecosystem in which the growth of charging infrastructure plays a pivotal role. This collaboration is essential for facilitating infrastructure development to support the expanding EV customer base. Leveraging TPEM’s extensive insights into EV usage and HPCL’s extensive nationwide network, this partnership has the potential to transform the charging infrastructure landscape in the country</i>.”<br /><br />According to <b>Debashis Chakraverty, Chief General Manager, Retail Strategy & BD, HPCL</b>, “<i>HPCL with its 21000+ fuel stations has entered into an alliance with Tata Motors that commands 68% market share in Indian EV market. Through this alliance, HPCL shall leverage Tata Motors’ vehicle base to enable our strategic expansion in EV Charging infrastructure at places with higher charging demand and will help in reducing range anxiety of EV customers</i>”<br /><br />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 as well. To that effect, the collaboration between two leading companies in this space is sure to help catapult India’s EV growth to its next phase.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-6603973059742333202024-03-27T17:27:00.001+05:302024-03-27T17:27:09.151+05:30IIT Madras Alumnus Pavan Davuluri Is New Head of Microsoft Windows and Surface<img alt="IIT Madras Alumnus Pavan Davuluri Is New Head of Microsoft Windows and Surface" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhn-EE-jKx3nj_LrhWtfRYFIcg-jl1dlmNfYZ7Ngj0Qmij4ZxRN3vje4IsLhVgffmyDPaZAXnbqYd1nrwbFOr58jAD091oyt4nlfFf9j7cI4rJYN3ySNzGIYrqTPIqTzXTWBn5CqGLspJDxjWRLgGkvcskGtAAYHAYTZX3LTwJf6821GtCD0h-8R5bDuDg/s16000/20240327_172242_0000.png" title="IIT Madras Alumnus Pavan Davuluri Is New Head of Microsoft Windows and Surface" /><br /><br />Pavan Davuluri, an alumnus of IIT Madras, has been appointed as the new head of Microsoft Windows. Pavan Davuluri will lead the combined Windows and Surface teams at Microsoft. <br /><br />Davuluri has a history of overseeing Microsoft's hardware endeavors and will now be in charge of Windows engineering as well. This strategic move follows the internal merging of the Windows and Surface teams, marking a significant leadership reshuffle within Microsoft. Davuluri's experience and expertise are expected to play a key role in the development of both Windows and Surface products moving forward.<br /><br />This follows the departure of Panos Panay and represents a significant leadership change within the company. Davuluri has been with Microsoft for over two decades and has previously overseen the company's hardware endeavors, including efforts to optimize Windows for Arm-based devices. His new role involves spearheading development on both Windows and Surface, marking a return to the earlier structure within Microsoft's Engineering and Devices organization.<br /><br />Pavan Davuluri has been involved in several significant projects at Microsoft including the ones below –<br /><br /><b>Optimization of Windows for Arm-based devices: </b>Davuluri played a key role in adapting Windows to run efficiently on Arm-based processors, which are known for their power efficiency.<br /><br /><b>Development of Surface processors: </b>He oversaw the development of processors for the Surface line of devices in collaboration with companies like Qualcomm and AMD¹.<br /><br /><b>Contributions to Bing, Edge, and Copilot: </b>His work also extended to Microsoft's search engine Bing, the Edge browser, and the AI-based tool Copilot.<br /><br />These projects reflect his broad experience and expertise in both hardware and software, as well as his ability to lead teams in developing integrated solutions for Microsoft's products.<br /><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-5767645609611234522024-03-27T13:07:00.003+05:302024-03-27T13:07:37.978+05:30Google in Advanced Talks to Acquire 22.5-acre Land in Navi Mumbai for Its 1st India Captive Data CentreGoogle is in advanced negotiations to acquire a 22.5-acre land parcel in Juinagar, Navi Mumbai, for its first captive data center in India, reported Economic Times. <br /><br />The land, owned by the Maharashtra Industrial Development Corporation (MIDC) and currently leased to Gramercy Trade Industries, is valued at approximately Rs 850 crore. This move is part of a broader trend where tech giants are establishing hyperscale data centers in India, driven by the post-pandemic digital boom and the country's strategic location.<div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mlVwYb3PZFBJZrUiby7B1Mgn6U44j-cff578Frs6J9SF9GVw1xX0rmOYC_gnIEUTVglNBfYt-ZngPMzg3HxfkQpDxq8QW-uF44Kt4UBbuWxKb3PF3S9-3dyqnGCvy2j41gSg7onO-ir6HuiSNSRPW_oSflUG6xvleT-T5_OdNpxOWwMo_n6GfsX6sII/s3000/the-dalles-pipes.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Google in Advanced Talks to Acquire 22.5-acre Land in Navi Mumbai for Its 1st India Captive Data Centre" border="0" data-original-height="2000" data-original-width="3000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-mlVwYb3PZFBJZrUiby7B1Mgn6U44j-cff578Frs6J9SF9GVw1xX0rmOYC_gnIEUTVglNBfYt-ZngPMzg3HxfkQpDxq8QW-uF44Kt4UBbuWxKb3PF3S9-3dyqnGCvy2j41gSg7onO-ir6HuiSNSRPW_oSflUG6xvleT-T5_OdNpxOWwMo_n6GfsX6sII/w640-h426/the-dalles-pipes.jpg" title="Google in Advanced Talks to Acquire 22.5-acre Land in Navi Mumbai for Its 1st India Captive Data Centre" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">These colorful pipes are responsible for carrying water in and out of our The Dalles, Oregon data center. The blue pipes supply cold water and the red pipes return the warm water back to be cooled.</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Early this year, Adani Enterprises Limited, the flagship company of the Adani Group, and the Government of Maharashtra had signed an MoU to <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/01/maharashtra-govt-signs-mou-with-adani.html">set up 1 GW hyperscale data infrastructure</a> in the state at an investment of ₹ 50,000 crore, over the next 10 years. <br /><br />The establishment of a Google data center in India is expected to have several positive impacts on services for Indian users:<br /><br /><b>Improved Performance: </b>Local data centers can reduce latency, leading to faster access to Google's services.<br /><br /><b>Data Localization: </b>With data stored locally, users may experience improved privacy and data protection, aligning with India's data laws.<br /><br /><b>Enhanced Reliability: </b>A local data center can offer better reliability and uptime for Google's services.<br /><br /><b>Support for Digital India:</b> It aligns with the government's push for digital services and can enhance the overall digital infrastructure.<br /><br /><b>Economic Growth: </b>It may contribute to local economic growth through job creation and infrastructure development. <br /><br />Overall, this move is likely to enhance the user experience and support the growing demand for Google's services in India. </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-55904035128685059602024-03-27T10:12:00.003+05:302024-03-27T10:13:00.551+05:30Intel Creates Two New AI Initiatives for AI PC Software Developers and Hardware Vendors<img alt="Intel Creates Two New AI Initiatives for AI PC Software Developers and Hardware Vendors" border="0" data-original-height="683" data-original-width="1024" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNpffEF7iCJnp_Hw1kBCO_ufsIunEaLv0vTjCwBxjOsaC-JZS-tjw_QmQpPdAmuRiNxrWQcTHoGOtFYR9vvMS32b1BoTpHTCIs6deSstvxUsCGmd_cP7_8ogcKy8JOziI45AJEEOzf90VfM1PjTbiRSBAxD5Z1Ih4p3GqtXpe0QpI6W9UiEIPy0xhXyi0/s16000/Intel-Robert-Noyce-Bldg-1_copy_1024x683.jpg" title="Intel Creates Two New AI Initiatives for AI PC Software Developers and Hardware Vendors" /><br /><br />Intel has recently launched two new initiatives as part of their AI PC Acceleration Program: the AI PC Developer Program and the inclusion of independent hardware vendors (IHVs) in the program. These initiatives aim to optimize and maximize AI on Intel-based AI PCs, targeting over 100 million devices by 2025. <br /><br />The AI PC Developer Program is tailored for software developers and ISVs to simplify the adoption of AI technologies. It offers access to tools, workflows, AI-deployment frameworks, and developer kits featuring the latest Intel hardware, including the Intel® Core™ Ultra processor. <br /><br />For IHVs, the program provides opportunities to prepare and optimize their hardware for Intel AI PCs. They gain access to Intel's Open Labs for technical support and co-engineering during the development phase, ensuring their technology is efficient at launch. <br /><br />This expansion signifies Intel's commitment to fostering a broad ecosystem for AI development and performance enhancement on PCs.<br /><br />Developers can <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/ai-pc-acceleration.html" rel="nofollow">join Intel’s AI PC Acceleration Program</a> and learn more about Intel’s global partner network that is working to maximize AI performance in the PC industry.<br /><br />IHV and developers can register <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/ai-pc/ihv-acceleration-program.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">to join the AI Acceleration Program for IHVs.</a> Intel is working with its hardware partners to innovate and lift the AI PC experience to new heights. Join Intel on the journey to accelerate the innovation.<br /><br />Intel offers a wide variety of <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/developer/tools/oneapi/toolkits.html#gs.5fhr1a" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">toolkits for AI developers</a> to leverage and is bringing over 300 AI-accelerated features to market through 2024 with Intel Core Ultra processors across 230 designs from 12 global original equipment manufacturers.<br /><br />The AI PC Acceleration Program, announced <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2023/10/intel-launches-ai-pc-acceleration.html">in October 2023</a>, aims to connect independent hardware vendors and independent software vendors with Intel resources including artificial intelligence toolchains, training, co-engineering, software optimization, hardware, design resources, technical expertise, co-marketing and sales opportunities.<br /><br />For additional information on Intel’s AI PC, go to <a href="https://www.intel.com/content/www/us/en/products/docs/processors/core-ultra/ai-pc.html">Intel's AI PC page.</a><div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-73312579821928638372024-03-27T09:14:00.000+05:302024-03-27T09:13:59.934+05:30Accenture and Adobe to Co-Develop Industry-Specific Generative AI SolutionsAccenture and Adobe have announced collaboration to co-develop industry-specific generative AI solutions aimed at accelerating marketing transformation. This strategic expansion of their over 20-year relationship will leverage Adobe Firefly, Adobe’s family of creative generative AI models, to help organizations create personalized content at scale. <br /><br />The partnership will focus on integrating Adobe Firefly Custom Models into Accenture Song's marketing services, providing clients with the necessary insights to train bespoke models on their proprietary data and brand guidelines. The solutions will initially target the retail and consumer goods, automotive, financial services, and health industries, aiming to streamline the content creation process and reduce manual adjustments.<br /><br />David Droga, CEO of Accenture Song, highlighted the increasing demand for scalable generative AI solutions and the potential for these technologies to democratize creative asset development and accelerate content supply chain transformation.<div> <br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpylDKfaT-2vNP7vG9jDI0uGwoRd8mn9_WCllRR7LnvMNakSc5k6a0rAv6bauwFt5icG9K-hJjp9rQvB1n2VyArDwXw7B6WEOvKvNUNfPanMH3agRv9xuTIepxdoADzZzasVGi3-6MkhTgGseIM6xoRBYbK8x3oEARKobFbHBLedYVO3DWva5c8vqCYK0/s1920/media_1f8087e5a189c848f79c80602c21127284e393549.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Accenture and Adobe to Co-Develop Industry-Specific Generative AI Solutions" border="0" data-original-height="950" data-original-width="1920" height="316" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgpylDKfaT-2vNP7vG9jDI0uGwoRd8mn9_WCllRR7LnvMNakSc5k6a0rAv6bauwFt5icG9K-hJjp9rQvB1n2VyArDwXw7B6WEOvKvNUNfPanMH3agRv9xuTIepxdoADzZzasVGi3-6MkhTgGseIM6xoRBYbK8x3oEARKobFbHBLedYVO3DWva5c8vqCYK0/w640-h316/media_1f8087e5a189c848f79c80602c21127284e393549.webp" title="Accenture and Adobe to Co-Develop Industry-Specific Generative AI Solutions" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>With an initial focus on the retail and consumer goods, automotive, financial services and health industries, the new solutions will leverage Accenture’s extensive data and AI engineering capabilities and systematic approach to responsible AI, coupled with its approach to driving unified brand experiences. By integrating the solutions with Adobe’s broader suite of generative AI-powered solutions and client systems, organizations can realize value faster with content that is globally consistent, locally relevant and industry specific. Additionally, Accenture engineers will be trained to be specialists in Adobe Firefly, allowing them to provide support for clients deploying generative AI campaigns.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LP2J0M8orRg79ZrlTvpcYPtb5nycZ-X6bAu_5L1ltBuIIlwx57C6vl-cg7pt7otmVH3XyqJfRqvrlrik0_di8AfKlLRFwO6yvMPA5xVXj6sZohZMDyDmO_zrYYZfsIei8jPDarYCmFLPMzaxje7IaupovyiVe9dcYdzWgavFlSdwfye2iQCEwyBeh3M/s1920/media_13370a8797069ed191676ccbac2297a9c8b45584d.webp" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Accenture and Adobe to Co-Develop Industry-Specific Generative AI Solutions" border="0" data-original-height="495" data-original-width="1920" height="166" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9LP2J0M8orRg79ZrlTvpcYPtb5nycZ-X6bAu_5L1ltBuIIlwx57C6vl-cg7pt7otmVH3XyqJfRqvrlrik0_di8AfKlLRFwO6yvMPA5xVXj6sZohZMDyDmO_zrYYZfsIei8jPDarYCmFLPMzaxje7IaupovyiVe9dcYdzWgavFlSdwfye2iQCEwyBeh3M/w640-h166/media_13370a8797069ed191676ccbac2297a9c8b45584d.webp" title="Accenture and Adobe to Co-Develop Industry-Specific Generative AI Solutions" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div>"<i>Brands today are looking for ways to go beyond experimenting with generative AI to achieve real impact,</i>” said <b>David Droga, chief executive officer, Accenture Song</b>. “<i>Whether it’s consumer goods companies scaling their product data and images in e-marketplaces worldwide, or healthcare providers ensuring brand standards for patient safety, the demand for scalable generative AI solutions is increasing. By bringing together Adobe technology with Accenture Song’s tech-powered creativity, we can help democratize the ability for teams to develop creative assets and accelerate content supply chain transformation</i>.”</div><div><br />According to <a href="https://www.accenture.com/pulseofchange">Accenture research</a>, business leaders are positive about the potential of generative AI—97% expect generative AI to be transformative for their company and their industry, yet only 31% of organizations say they have started investing “significantly” in generative AI initiatives. Accenture is committed to providing solutions for clients that help them navigate the reinvention of work, transformation of their organization and responsible adoption of AI.<br /><br />"Businesses have an unprecedented opportunity to leverage generative AI to deliver truly personalized experiences that connect with their customers,” said <b>David Wadhwani, president, Digital Media Business, Adobe</b>. "Firefly is an enterprise grade solution that powers a full suite of generative capabilities - from content generation to editing to assembly - through our industry-leading applications and enterprise automation APIs. We are excited to partner with Accenture to define and implement solutions that empower organizations around the world to harness the power of AI."<br /><br />By generating content that aligns with brand style and design language, marketers can build templatized campaigns that can be refined based on performance data, streamlining the content creation process and reducing manual adjustments. Accenture engineers will also be trained as specialists in Adobe Firefly to support clients deploying generative AI campaigns. </div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-17616315681672253482024-03-26T18:48:00.004+05:302024-03-26T18:48:51.034+05:30AWS and Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Establish Joint Innovation Center To Create Digital Public Goods Infrastructure<img alt="AWS and Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Establish Joint Innovation Center To Create Digital Public Goods, Infrastructure" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUCQ3UZtD8O_iOoDkojaFeMfx1Ll_S3iJyCrcjNSoLaK76QkA9u7cKyHzGGEzeAImXEEUvV1XaJioEOA5QwOkJOWQIbh3-Z9XF7s8UA30rCsNiIrbuI-dehIZkNVwhO7E9slhLwEdY9oHq-EZ4CpE07N-KqmDoLFL0OSyokyHQw5ADYHhkypZAycZlz1A/s16000/AWS-EkStep.png" title="AWS and Nandan Nilekani's EkStep Setup Joint Innovation Center To Create Digital Public Goods, Infrastructure" /><div><br /></div>Amazon Web Services (AWS) India Private Limited and EkStep Foundation, a philanthropic initiative founded by Nandan Nilekani, Rohini Nilekani, and Shankar Maruwada, have established a Joint Innovation Center (JIC) to foster and accelerate the creation of digital public goods and digital public infrastructures. This collaboration aims to support public sector and commercial entities in developing digital solutions for large-scale use and help governments build socially and digitally inclusive economies. <br /><br />The JIC will focus on sectors such as education, agriculture, finance, healthcare, and climate change, and it will leverage technologies like cloud computing, generative AI, and analytics from AWS. The initiative is part of a broader vision to use technology to create a more equitable and inclusive society.<br /><br />According to the Nasscom-Arthur D. Little report <a href="https://www.nasscom.in/knowledge-center/publications/nasscom-arthur-d-little-indias-digital-public-infrastructure" target="_blank">Digital Public Infrastructure of India – Accelerating India’s Digital Inclusion</a>, the economic value addition from DPIs to India’s GDP has the potential to grow 3x – from 0.9% in 2022 to 2.9 – 4.2% by 2030. The JIC by AWS and EkStep will be a mechanism to bring together key stakeholders who are committed to driving digital cooperation for a more equitable and sustainable world. These stakeholders include owners and developers of DPGs/ DPIs; enablers like startups, independent software vendors (ISVs), and system integrators (SIs); and adopters/ implementers like governments, multilateral organisations, and private sector entities. The JIC will promote collaboration among these stakeholders to develop DPGs and DPIs for sectors such as education, agriculture, finance, healthcare, and climate change, and help accelerate societal transformation. <br /><br />The JIC will focus on supporting startups, ISVs, and SIs to leverage the power of technologies such as cloud computing, generative artificial intelligence (AI), and analytics from AWS; help them imagine and invent new use cases for DPGs and DPIs, incubate them, and enhance existing ones; and offer comprehensive starter kits for states and countries interested in such solutions.<br /><br />To enable ease-of-use and faster adoption, the DPGs and DPIs will be packaged for one-click deployment via the AWS Partner Network (APN), which features more than 130,000 partners from more than 200 countries. AWS will explore featuring the DPGs on <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/marketplace/?nc2=h_ql_mp_m" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">AWS Marketplace</a>, providing a global channel to showcase and distribute the solutions.<br /><br />AWS will further explore featuring the DPGs and DPIs on the <a href="https://aws.amazon.com/government-education/government/open-government-solutions/?open-government-solutions-cards.sort-by=item.additionalFields.sortOrder&open-government-solutions-cards.sort-order=asc&awsf.open-government-solutions-filter-policies=*all&awsf.open-government-solutions-filter-standards=*all&awsf.open-government-solutions-filter-software=*all&awsf.open-government-solutions-filter-location=*all" target="_blank">Open Government Solutions Catalog</a>, which provides government organisations with valuable resources such as digital solutions, policies, and standards, enabling them to explore and reuse proven approaches to digital transformation.<div><br />“<i>Governments and organisations serving the public at large are increasingly seeing how DPIs using cloud computing and open-source solutions can provide scalable, secure, agile, and efficient services to people, accelerating public service transformation programs</i>”, said <b>Shalini Kapoor, Director and Chief Technologist, AWS India Private Limited</b>. “<i>Building newer DPGs and DPIs requires collective focus from stakeholders on solving problems of scale, and we are pleased to have EkStep’s visionary thinking and commitment in this initiative. The two organisations share a belief that technology should cut across barriers and enable the creation of a more equitable and inclusive society</i>.”<br /><br />EkStep Foundation, a philanthropic initiative founded by <i>Nandan Nilekani</i>, <i>Rohini Nilekani</i>, and <i>Shankar Maruwada</i>, aims to utilise technology to build population scale public goods, empower communities, and orchestrate sharing of resources, enabling civil society, governments, and the private sector to make meaningful decisions for societal benefits.<br /><br />A prime example of this approach is EkStep’s <a href="https://sunbird.org/">Sunbird</a>, an open-source, modular, and configurable digital infrastructure that can help organisations scale the delivery of resources to users. Sunbird can be applied for a variety of applications such as capacity building and professional development in education, and credentialing, accreditation, and capturing health records in healthcare. It can be used to record crop quality, standards, soil quality, and inventory, in agriculture; supporting financial inclusion by capturing people’s income certificates and credit worthiness; and driving climate-positive actions by recording carbon credits and sustainability scores for products and organisations.</div><div><br />“EkStep is committed to accelerating inclusive innovation that can address profound challenges and drive positive change on a national level,” said <b>Shankar Maruwada, Co-founder and CEO, EkStep Foundation</b>. “The establishment of a Joint Innovation Center with AWS marks a significant leap towards the adoption and scaling of India's Digital Public Infrastructure with the extensive reach and expertise of AWS’s Partner Network. It truly takes a collaborative effort to come together with deep conviction to build and implement digital solutions at population-scale, especially in the era of AI . We look forward to delivering on this vision by building on AWS’s proven global abilities of scale, resilience, and security, and the innovation community.”<br /><br />The JIC further propels the scope for innovation and driving scalable impact from India, where a wide range of open-source based digital solutions have been pioneered to benefit citizens at scale. Examples include Modular Open Source Identity Platform (MOSIP), a global DPG developed for issuing trusted foundational identifications, currently at different stages of adoption in 17 countries serving more than 110 million people, where MOSIP’s development and pilot environments use AWS for rapid deployment and scale.<br /><br />Another example is Namma Yatri, a popular autorickshaw booking application built on the Beckn protocol, which enables the creation of open, peer-to-peer decentralized networks for pan-sector economic transactions. Namma Yatri is committed to the vision of open mobility; building on AWS has helped Namma Yatri to scale the application to serve 5 million commuters across eight cities in six months, and generate INR 4.5 billion as commission-free earnings to drivers.</div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-69622130397852202342024-03-26T17:47:00.006+05:302024-03-26T17:51:55.714+05:30Flipkart Group Says It Recycled Over 67 Million Liters of Wastewater in One Year<img alt="Flipkart Group Says It Recycled Over 67 Million Liters of Wastewater in One Year" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhQUhPtFgMwpD7nauFsKDB_nUfmzdBj0WjSHBgxVYTPSK4y7Kqr30OSi7rqL7dFjEst4KtYjnF6bhCsa-11V6v1MxAjqzlVmLlX-vme7ZYZJW7z6j1dr5CV-05BG8q7KKjcZFDlLv4IEbf_nMmpx_Hd2MXVhHM0v_KWtKccF54n8uT3DlUKyaUZiDDWTHA/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240326_174445_0000.png" title="Flipkart Group Says It Recycled Over 67 Million Liters of Wastewater in One Year" /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>Flipkart's water conservation efforts have also resulted in the reduction of freshwater consumption and potential recharge of rainwater at scale</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: justify;">It has also received the Net Zero Water certification by IGBC for its facilities, validating its conservation efforts</div></span><br />Flipkart Group has announced significant strides in its water conservation efforts by successfully recycling over 67 million liters of wastewater in a year across four of its facilities in Rewari and Sanpka (Haryana), Ludhiana (Punjab) and Malur (Karnataka).<br /><br />The organization’s water conservation initiatives are aimed towards promoting a judicious approach to water consumption, driven by key focus areas to reduce, reuse, and recycle. These conservation efforts have also resulted in the reduction of over 14 million liters of freshwater consumption, thereby playing a key role in the conservation of the nation’s natural resources. This has been enabled by a 30% reduction in the average LPCD (liter per capita per day) at all four facilities.<br /><br />In addition to this, through the establishment of groundwater recharge infrastructure, Flipkart is also prioritizing the potential recharge of rainwater while fostering a strong sense of environmental conservancy.<br /><br />In alignment with the government's ‘Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain’ campaign, aimed at encouraging water conservation at the grassroots level, Flipkart is proactively implementing a series of strategic measures dedicated towards water conservation.<div><br />Speaking about Flipkart Group’s water conservation initiatives, <b>Rajneesh Kumar, Chief Corporate Affairs Officer, Flipkart Group</b>, said, “<i>At the Flipkart Group, we acknowledge the importance of natural resources and are taking conscious steps to preserve them. We believe that it is our responsibility to ensure that we set in place best practices that can have a positive impact on the environment and business ecosystem at large. Our current efforts on water conservation are aligned with this intention to not only ensure conscious usage, but to also deploy the right systems to enable recycling and recharging. The Net Zero Water certification underscores our dedication to environmental stewardship and sets a new standard for water conservation in the e-commerce sector. We are committed to continuing our efforts towards achieving this status across all our operations, contributing to a more sustainable future for generations to come</i>."<br /><br /><b>Mr. Gurmit Singh Arora, National Chairman, Indian Green Building Council,</b> congratulated Flipkart on this milestone achievement, stating, "<i>Flipkart's commitment to achieving IGBC Net Zero Water ratings for four of its facilities exemplifies their leadership in sustainability. By implementing effective water management strategies, Flipkart sets a commendable example for the industry. By adopting water-efficient practices, Flipkart becomes the first e-commerce organization to achieve Net Zero Water status for four of their facilities at different locations; thereby reducing their environmental footprint and setting a precedent for fostering a more water- resilient future.</i>"<br /><br />Flipkart is the first e-commerce organization to partner with the CII’s Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) and has received the Net Zero Water certification for four of its facilities. Awarded by IGBC, this certification highlights Flipkart’s position as an environmentally-conscious organization and emphasizes its strong stance in promoting sustainable practices, thereby contributing to a greener future.<br /><br />Flipkart Group’s efforts towards achieving Net Zero Water status are aligned with its broader sustainability goals. The Flipkart Group aims to expand these initiatives to more facilities across India, demonstrating its responsible approach towards the environment.<div><br /></div><div><div><b><span style="color: #244dd5;">What is Flipkart's approach towards water conservation at its four facilities in Rewariand Sanpka (Haryana), Ludhiana (Punjab) and Malur (Karnataka)?</span></b></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">REDUCE WATER DEMAND</h3><div><b>Water Meter Installation: </b>Water monitoring ensured across all critical measurementpoints through installation of water meters</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Flow Restrictors Installation:</b> Reduction of the flow rate of water for all the taps Improvement in water filtration process: Increased RO output efficiency leading to lesswater wastage</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Empowerment through Education: </b>Building awareness on water conservation for all employees via creative showcases</div><h3 style="text-align: left;">USE OF ALTERNATE WATER</h3><div><ul style="text-align: left;"><li>Usage of treated wastewater for flushing purposes, thereby saving fresh water</li><li>Usage of excess treated wastewater for landscaping purposes, thereby saving fresh</li><li>Water Usage of RO reject water for floor cleaning purposes which saves on fresh water usage</li></ul></div><h3 style="text-align: left;">WATER BACK TO SOURCE</h3><div>Establishment of adequate water recharging infrastructure to cater water from roof and non roof spaces to recharge.<br /><br />The Flipkart Group is one of India’s leading digital commerce entities and includes group companies Flipkart, Myntra, Flipkart Wholesale, Flipkart Health+, and Cleartrip.<br /><br />Established in 2007, Flipkart has enabled millions of sellers, merchants, and small businesses to participate in India's digital commerce revolution. With a registered user base of more than 500 million, Flipkart's marketplace offers over 150 million products across 80+ categories. Today, there are over 1.4 million sellers on the platform, including Shopsy sellers. With a focus on empowering and delighting every Indian by delivering value through technology and innovation, Flipkart has created thousands of jobs in the ecosystem while empowering generations of entrepreneurs and MSMEs.<br /><br />Flipkart has pioneered services such as Cash on Delivery, No Cost EMI, Easy Returns, and UPI. These customer-centric innovations focus on enhancing digital payment offerings for all customers while making online shopping more accessible and affordable for millions of Indians.</div></div></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-39440853962513725902024-03-26T16:35:00.001+05:302024-03-26T16:35:52.626+05:30London's Science Museum Opens Adani Green Energy Gallery<img alt="London's Science Museum Opens Adani Green Energy Gallery" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibEFal6nsS5DZQINZm9rgmY6_pQ0EO-68Me6hN_nK3bMjrl48cTNLz8ZQmVww00ikZnBKgHZMS_CBugerELj-w3vM_fOZkzTgHF2EnbfqPPNflf2I-leItg2dd6SOBkCV15UaXgi7qzohAbZ3U5Og4jjVwUhY6Q0UUo663h7EmG6Th1LQvV2o-DlOdH1w/s16000/20240326_162458_0000.png" title="Hydrogen, Wind and Tidal energy exhibit in Energy Revolution" /><br /><br />The Science Museum in London has today opened a new gallery called "<a href="https://www.sciencemuseum.org.uk/see-and-do/energy-revolution-adani-green-energy-gallery" target="_blank">Energy Revolution: The Adani Green Energy Gallery</a>." This free gallery explores the potential of renewable energy to address climate change, featuring contemporary and historic objects from the UK and abroad.<br /><br />The gallery aims to inspire visitors to create a sustainable world and showcases transformative technology and sustainability efforts. The gallery opened on March 26, 2024, and is expected to be a significant addition to the museum, replacing the previous Atmosphere gallery.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><iframe allowfullscreen="" class="BLOG_video_class" height="266" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/1IRneeagFv0" width="320" youtube-src-id="1IRneeagFv0"></iframe></div><br />At the centre of the gallery is Only Breath, a moving sculpture that signifies the power of nature to inspire technological change. Radiating outward from the centre are plinths which display vital low-carbon renewable energy technologies for the transition, from nuclear, hydrogen and solar to wind and tidal power, alongside remarkable historic innovations that remind us how major change is possible and that many of the technologies needed to make the low-carbon energy transition already exist.<br /><br />Objects in this section include a 7m long tidal turbine blade made by Scottish renewable energy company Orbital Marine Power and the first electric taxi, the Bersey cab, hailed by Londoners in 1897.<br /><br />Besides, this free gallery at the Science Museum in London features several other highlights:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Future Planet: </b>This section explores the changes to our climate that we are already experiencing and examines how scientists use complex computer models to glimpse the climate futures we could face, depending on the decisions we make today.</li><li><b>Future Power: </b>Focusing on the projects and technologies we could use in a low-carbon future, this area showcases historic artifacts alongside contemporary technologies such as solar mirrors and nuclear fusion reactors. It highlights the people and technologies that are transforming the way energy is supplied and used.</li><li><b>Our Future:</b> Here, children's imaginative ideas of how the world will meet its energy needs in decades to come are featured, along with experts’ responses to these ideas. Imagining the future is a powerful way of generating knowledge, stimulating innovation, and shaping decisions about how we live. </li></ul>The gallery aims to show how the past, present, and future are shaped by human imagination and innovation and explores the role of humans in deciding our energy future. It's a space that encourages visitors to think, dream, and wish for change, demonstrating how our world, economy, and personal lives can evolve for the better.</div><div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUkA-cemViABz2fZuP6uKm25lGt5UOHhIo9Ih1VSkHxpVY7-3z_7QPJZErsCCxG-_fpLf2C-ATavRNpmEQ4PoN8PSRbQr_VuC9kRwbgGhzhkrVxcf1gNQg4_dkknQzBJEbdvlXm6mSjrqmUbp01-prvGQfLBctxSDYlkPM3-ppUsqR5RTGIBAUppzikM/s1050/06_A%20visitor%20studies%20part%20of%20the%20Zero%20Energy%20Thermonuclear%20Assembly%20(ZETA)%20in%20Energy%20Revolution%20The%20Adani%20Green%20Energy%20Gallery%20%C2%A9%20Science%20Museum%20Group.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Study part of the Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly (ZETA), a nuclear fusion experiment from the 1950s" border="0" data-original-height="700" data-original-width="1050" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBUkA-cemViABz2fZuP6uKm25lGt5UOHhIo9Ih1VSkHxpVY7-3z_7QPJZErsCCxG-_fpLf2C-ATavRNpmEQ4PoN8PSRbQr_VuC9kRwbgGhzhkrVxcf1gNQg4_dkknQzBJEbdvlXm6mSjrqmUbp01-prvGQfLBctxSDYlkPM3-ppUsqR5RTGIBAUppzikM/w640-h426/06_A%20visitor%20studies%20part%20of%20the%20Zero%20Energy%20Thermonuclear%20Assembly%20(ZETA)%20in%20Energy%20Revolution%20The%20Adani%20Green%20Energy%20Gallery%20%C2%A9%20Science%20Museum%20Group.jpeg" title="Study part of the Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly (ZETA), a nuclear fusion experiment from the 1950s" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Study part of the Zero Energy Thermonuclear Assembly (ZETA), a nuclear fusion experiment from the 1950s |Image © Science Museum Group</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbDXEDI4lb2OQXt9hznyXSyN2CsGjmukPwEqvuSZqrvMUmCkRvoac4QN43mn4utwi2BEWCvXXIf_Fx8TFQnJopeD686csHCtNqLlG3aa5B9_P7W9ClhNmeox1PWLFjM9y6JdEmxFhH9jeV_qblNcg0_pU6geMG3hIjamxXalpArPSjAvuKzxDZFUanXo/s2000/23072%2520MKT%2520ER_Website%2520header%25202000x870px.png" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="FREE OBJECT GALLERY" border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="2000" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifbDXEDI4lb2OQXt9hznyXSyN2CsGjmukPwEqvuSZqrvMUmCkRvoac4QN43mn4utwi2BEWCvXXIf_Fx8TFQnJopeD686csHCtNqLlG3aa5B9_P7W9ClhNmeox1PWLFjM9y6JdEmxFhH9jeV_qblNcg0_pU6geMG3hIjamxXalpArPSjAvuKzxDZFUanXo/w640-h288/23072%2520MKT%2520ER_Website%2520header%25202000x870px.png" title="FREE OBJECT GALLERY" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">FREE OBJECT GALLERY</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><br /><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-21233848261487117892024-03-26T11:58:00.002+05:302024-03-26T12:14:06.448+05:30Cognizant Adopts Gemini for Google Cloud, To Train Its 70,000 Associates<img alt="Cognizant Adopts Gemini for Google Cloud, To Train Its 70,000 Associates" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDEgnj_cnJGoZ9xgZlkXirbp-CY1_mx_tNbM3UiLpWzmXlSxQ6oiVMG4LHDozzKn0ZwsSs218e_vdg8WFX_Jz0R6QJmpq4a8taWtO5WRoIb9VtIud-UV3qbMfgb7rpMALmscrP6ZeoFWdar2s1EY0mrLqn1T1_BMkZYv-20YuvbSvays_yR_UsCTxSt3k/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240326_115349_0000.png" title="Cognizant Adopts Gemini for Google Cloud, To Train Its 70,000 Associates" /><div><br /></div>Cognizant and Google Cloud have expanded their AI partnership. On March 21, 2024, the companies announced an enhancement of their collaboration to boost software development productivity. Cognizant will adopt "Gemini for Google Cloud" to accelerate the velocity for its software developers and enable over 70,000 associates on Google Cloud's latest AI technologies. <br /><br />This expansion is part of Cognizant's commitment to invest $1 billion in generative AI over three years, aiming to amplify human potential and drive significant economic impact.<br /><br />Cognizant will adopt Gemini for Google Cloud in two ways: first, by training Cognizant associates to use Gemini for software development assistance; and second, Cognizant is integrating Gemini's advanced capabilities within its internal operations and platforms. Using Gemini for Google Cloud, Cognizant's developers will be equipped to write, test, and deploy code faster and more effectively with the help of AI-powered tools, improving the reliability and cost efficiency of building and managing client applications.<br /><br />Last year in May, Cognizant announced establishment of Google Cloud AI Innovation Centers and the Cognizant Google Cloud AI University, which will train 25,000 Cognizant professionals plus clients. With the latest partnership expansion, Google Cloud will support Cognizant in the continued development of AI-led software engineering best practices, and by helping the Cognizant Google Cloud AI University launch advanced courses on AI use cases.<br /><br />Cognizant's adoption of "Gemini for Google Cloud" is a strategic move to enhance software development productivity. This tool is expected to help Cognizant's software developers accelerate the development process by enabling faster coding, rigorous testing, and swift issue remediation. It's part of a broader initiative to integrate Google Cloud's advanced AI technologies and drive innovation across various industries. The partnership underscores a significant investment in AI and a commitment to leveraging these technologies to amplify human potential and create economic value.<br /><br />Gemini for Google Cloud is a generative AI-powered collaboration product designed to enhance productivity and creativity for its users. It's part of Google's suite of AI tools and is embedded in many Google Cloud products, including the Google Cloud Console and Cloud Code extensions.<br /><br />Gemini excels at tasks such as — 1) Conversational AI: Engaging in natural, open-ended conversations, and 2) Text Summarization: Distilling key points from large bodies of text.<br /><br />Gemini is available in different optimized sizes, such as Ultra, Pro, and Nano, catering to various needs and scales of operation. Developers and enterprise customers can access Gemini Pro via the Gemini API in Google AI Studio or Google Cloud Vertex AI, which allows them to prototype and launch apps quickly.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-59030074031807562072024-03-25T04:31:00.003+05:302024-03-25T04:31:59.421+05:30AWS, Accenture and Anthropic Join Hands To Boost AI Adoption Among Enterprises<img alt="AWS, Accenture and Anthropic Join Hands To Boost AI Adoption Among Enterprises" border="0" data-original-height="1620" data-original-width="2880" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizcHyF1cnXNo86AW7cp48hik0gINXQTDBNLr8TduhXk7aujwjxigmMNkmhkjR1mVRcM89IV5dYasvTsb4l4ciHk4jb6Gdoj79oyJx6XKzWAQios-6ofwrV5OtIeFKoKA-PfLpWQTlgFc89PoTIEg5WV-jVZpzWLuh4wlKjwS8vWBrg9VZ1B_dKSju_2Os/s16000/137ad44a7cae7a1363e683c561c57cf60ece8ab0-2880x1620.webp" title="AWS, Accenture and Anthropic Join Hands To Boost AI Adoption among Enterprises" /><div><br /></div>AWS (Amazon Web Services), Accenture, and Anthropic have recently announced a partnership to help organizations scale AI responsibly. This collaboration aims to support industries like healthcare, public sector, banking, and insurance in adopting and customizing generative AI technology. <br /><br />Through this partnership, organizations can access Anthropic’s AI models via Amazon Bedrock, a service that provides high-performing foundation models. Accenture is set to enhance these capabilities with industry-specific solutions, while AWS will offer the infrastructure needed to deploy these models effectively. <br /><br />This initiative is particularly significant as it combines the technical AI expertise of Anthropic, the industry knowledge of Accenture, and the cloud computing capabilities of AWS. It's designed to speed up innovation, improve customer service, and make workforces more productive, all while ensuring data privacy and security.<br /><br />Over 1,400 Accenture engineers will be trained as specialists in using Anthropic’s models on AWS, allowing them to provide customers with end-to-end support that accelerates their AI strategies from concept to production. Accenture’s engineers will help organizations use their own data to fine-tune Anthropic’s models on AWS to enhance performance for their use case and industry. Teams across Accenture and AWS will also guide customers on prompt and platform engineering to help them deploy AI models through Amazon Bedrock and Amazon SageMaker.<br /><br />By combining Anthropic's technical AI expertise, AWS's approach to security and reliability, and Accenture's deep industry knowledge, the companies hope to provide tailored solutions for trust-driven sectors and streamline the adoption of powerful AI systems that put humans at the center.<br /><br />In addition, organizations will gain access to a broad set of capabilities they need to build generative AI applications with security, privacy and responsible AI.<br /><br />Teams across Accenture, Anthropic and AWS will also help clients with prompt and platform engineering, providing best practices on how to deploy customized models on Amazon Bedrock or Amazon SageMaker, a fully managed service that brings together a broad set of tools to enable high-performance, low-cost machine learning for any generative AI use case.<div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-43875572245633113242024-03-23T22:09:00.005+05:302024-03-23T22:12:50.615+05:30Intel and Arm Partner To Support Startups from Concept To Market Stage<img alt="Intel and Arm Partner To Support Startups from Concept To Market Stage" border="0" data-original-height="603" data-original-width="1072" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhF5Eb8zLxC0YnF881sq8Jmb-xJeHPjv2uRgcD-yzuIrnwyg_AAkrn7_TFzR-k35-eKD6CTMVF8anmBojR4LsYEcEmRjuUVDqI7D4wi4ZxVhnY1ta0R3R98S_jxbQtEoIabBymOv_Sb3F2Zx7cNfasR_Yt3fkYO-XXaj1d-6S1CT4ygwg5i3HCDCiAwcQI/s16000/newsroom-ifdc-arm-arm-ceo.jpg.rendition.intel.web.1072.603.jpg" title="Stuart Pann (right), Intel senior vice president and general manager of Foundry Services, greets Rene Haas, CEO of Arm" /><br /><br />Intel and Arm, a British Semiconductor & software design company, have signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to finalize the Emerging Business Initiative. This collaboration aims to support the startup community by providing intellectual property (IP), manufacturing support, and financial assistance for startups developing devices and servers based on Arm-based system-on-chips (SoCs) and manufactured by Intel Foundry. <br /><br />This initiative builds on a previous agreement from April 2023, which enabled chip designers to create low-power compute system-on-chips (SoCs) using Intel's 18A process technology. The focus is on fostering innovation and growth in AI and other transformative technologies by making these tools more accessible to startups.<br /><br />The partnership between Intel and Arm is significant as it combines Intel's manufacturing capabilities with Arm's IP to support the next generation of innovators in the tech industry.<br /><br />The collaboration between Intel and Arm offers several advantages to startups, particularly in the tech industry, primarily as below –<br /><br /><b>Access to Cutting-Edge Technology: </b>Startups gain access to Intel's manufacturing capabilities and Arm's extensive IP portfolio, allowing them to develop innovative products with advanced technology.<br /><br /><b>Intellectual Property and Manufacturing Support:</b> Startups will have access to essential IP from Arm and manufacturing support from Intel Foundry Services.<br /><br /><b>Financial Assistance: </b>The initiative includes financial support to help startups bring their ideas to life.<br /><br /><b>Focus on Al and SoCs: </b>The initiative aims to foster innovation in Al and the development of devices and servers based on Arm-based system-on-chips (SoCs), manufactured by Intel.<br /><br /><b>Reduced Costs: </b>The partnership can significantly reduce the costs associated with chip design and production, making it financially feasible for startups to enter the market.<br /><br /><b>Faster Development:</b> With access to top-tier resources, startups can speed up their product development cycle, enabling a quicker path from concept to market.<br /><br /><b>Expertise and Support:</b> Startups can leverage the expertise and support networks of both Intel and Arm, which can be crucial for navigating the complexities of chip development.<br /><br /><b>Market Expansion: </b>By collaborating with industry leaders, startups can potentially expand their market reach and find new opportunities for growth.<br /><br />Overall, this initiative is designed to nurture innovation and support the growth of startups by providing them with the tools and resources needed to succeed in the competitive tech landscape.<br /><br />The goal of the Emerging Business Initiative is to make the building blocks of innovation available to anyone, especially startups, which play a crucial role in bringing transformative technologies like Al to reality.<br /><br />“Intel Foundry and Arm share the belief that for technology to benefit everyone, the building blocks of innovation must be available to anyone. Startups play a crucial role in bringing the great promise of transformations like AI to reality. The Emerging Business Initiative provides a path for new companies to leverage leading-edge Arm-based SoCs and Intel Foundry’s global manufacturing capabilities to make their ideas real, ” said <b>Stuart Pann, Intel senior vice president and general manager of Foundry Services</b>.<br /><br /><b>Rene Haas, chief executive officer of Arm</b>, said, “AI growth depends on giant leaps in compute, efficiency and scalability, and our industry must create on-ramps for the startup community to share in these advancements. Our collaboration with Intel Foundry through the Emerging Business Initiative enables the next generation of innovators to bring their ideas to life and define the next waves of breakthrough innovation.”<div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-19738235525506479532024-03-22T23:44:00.007+05:302024-03-23T00:26:06.800+05:30Tech Mahindra and IBM Open Synergy Lounge in Singapore <img alt="Tech Mahindra and IBM Open Synergy Lounge in Singapore" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgn1kn3W4tqXpaQqZksdlH7tCJ5SXxXHieao1eDni3piNTLIC2XoYJ_nl9DpWBJ0phzwzAeBrnK1G8J5fJ61gmJVtTXyrng3LWyD1273A2T4FLZ-0BJjHK_xDyhIYDI7WNw2KkBMLDdE9rJ4kIL9S5uKFs6OyAS3mFtobShYA0umpfKIqMC0VuTs_jIyCk/s16000/20240322_234250_0000.png" title="Tech Mahindra and IBM Open Synergy Lounge in Singapore" /><div><br /></div>Tech Mahindra, a leading provider of digital transformation, consulting, and business re-engineering services and solutions, announced the opening of a Synergy Lounge, in collaboration with IBM, to accelerate digital adoption for enterprises in APAC. Located at Tech Mahindra's campus in Singapore, the Lounge will assist enterprises in operationalizing and deriving value from next-gen technologies, including AI, Intelligent Automation, Hybrid Cloud, 5G, Edge Computing, Cybersecurity, among others.<br /><br />The best practices will be shared with Tech Mahindra's existing Synergy Lounge in Bengaluru and other Centers of Excellence to co-innovate and co-develop unique enterprise offerings and solutions. Built on the Hex-I concept, consisting of six stages: ignite, inspire, ideate, innovate, infuse, and implement, the Lounge will feature different experience zones focusing on various technologies that will help enterprises solve complex business problems, improve customer experiences, reduce operational costs, and enhance workforce efficiency. <br /><br /><b>Kunal Purohit, Chief Digital Services Officer, Tech Mahindra</b> said, "<i>We believe in infusing AI and GenAI into every aspect of businesses and democratizing it responsibly. In our continuous endeavour to help customers embrace a digital-first future, the Synergy Lounge will function as a co-innovation and co-development center specifically focusing on AI, GenAI and next-gen technologies</i>.”<br /><br />The Lounge will be open to enterprises worldwide to explore joint solutions, test prototypes and proof of value (PoV) designed to drive innovation in various industries, such as communication, media and entertainment, automotive, manufacturing, transportation, banking and financial services, energy and utilities, and healthcare, among others.<br /><br /><b>Chetan Krishnamurthy, Vice President, Ecosystem and Digital Sales, Asia Pacific, IBM</b>, said, “Building on the success of the Synergy Lounge in Bengaluru and driven by our common vision to bring advanced technology like watsonx AI and data platform to solve complex business challenges, the opening of the new Synergy Lounge in Singapore will continue to help companies improve productivity and competitiveness while bringing together the right talent, technology, and best practices for clients in Asia Pacific.” <br /><br />In addition, a dedicated team will work out of the Synergy Lounge to maximize synergies between Tech Mahindra and IBM and develop unique solutions based on both organizations' strengths to drive technological innovation in APAC. The Lounge aligns with Tech Mahindra's continuous endeavour to transform enterprises with advanced next-gen led offerings and solutions.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-33196047040164367712024-03-22T23:07:00.002+05:302024-03-22T23:11:36.933+05:30TCS Inks Deal with Denmark-based Ramboll To Transform Its IT Operating Model<img alt="TCS Inks 7-Yr Deal with Denmark-based Ramboll To Transform Its IT Operating Model" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8-KnmfpmBu-fnyfts5LgtCnsu7imyPuBhwgR7IUKQPvJBSHGcPKm9FIyBu1dYJQYftfRP_5t_03JQNamG0gXdRH2-sJa2PTwgZ_cLTI53cDAn4kGtQxhoNdCP7ZCZXiShVBLfhWb0ujWAqzWjmtYc8t7cHl7OxSos6MeVz60ZJEdTFolowJpC2gLKdEU/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240322_230304_0000.png" title="TCS Inks 7-Yr Deal with Denmark-based Ramboll To Transform Its IT Operating Model" /><div><br /></div>Tata Consultancy Services (TCS) has recently signed a 7-year strategic partnership with Ramboll, a global architecture, engineering, and consultancy company headquartered in Denmark. This deal is aimed at transforming Ramboll's global IT infrastructure.<br /><br />As part of the agreement, TCS will modernize and streamline Ramboll’s IT operating model to drive business growth and optimize the IT cost base. The transformation will include managing Ramboll’s cloud and data centers, application development and maintenance, cyber security, and digital workplace services. <br /><br />This partnership is significant as it will help Ramboll reduce its climate footprint and increase scalability.<br /><br />As part of this collaboration, TCS will also welcome over 300 Ramboll IT employees across 12 countries into its workforce. This move is expected to enhance TCS's capabilities and provide a scalable, future- ready IT platform that will drive business agility and support Ramboll's intelligent business transformation. <br /><br />TCS will also deliver services to manage Ramboll’s cloud and data centers, application development and maintenance, Cyber Security and Digital Workplace. This will set a digital foundation for Ramboll’s business growth, help to reduce its climate footprint, and increase scalability.<br /><br />The collaboration between TCS and Ramboll is expected to set a digital foundation for Ramboll’s business growth and provide a scalable, future-ready IT platform that fosters innovation and agility.<br /><br />TCS will help reduce costs and realize economies of scale within Ramboll’s IT estate. This will be achieved by streamlining and consolidating the IT architecture and operations structure. The result will be an agile IT platform that is resilient and can support future transformation. Ramboll will also get access to the rich contextual knowledge in TCS, innovations and technologies to further strengthen its IT processes.<br /><br />Ramboll is a Danish multinational company that specializes in engineering, design, and consultancy services. Founded in 1945, it has expanded significantly over the past 25 years and now operates in more than 35 countries with around 18,000 employees. Ramboll's work is diverse, covering sectors such as Buildings, Transport, Energy, Environment & Health, Water, Management Consulting, and Architecture & Landscape.<br /><br />Ramboll offers sustainable solutions to enterprises. Rapid growth in the past few years, including numerous mergers and acquisitions has resulted in a complex IT architecture and operations structure with unsustainable costs and little room for large-scale transformations.<br /><br /><b>V Rajanna, President, Technology, Software and Services, TCS</b>, said, "<i>We are pleased to be selected as Ramboll's strategic technology partner to transform its IT operating model. The partnership shall help Ramboll with a scalable, future-ready IT platform driving business agility. TCS will leverage the power of data, cloud, and analytics to help Ramboll drive intelligent business transformation and enterprise-wide growth</i>."<br /><br />TCS has been present in Denmark for over 30 years, driving growth and transformation for its clients. TCS has been named a Top Employer in Denmark since 2014 by the Top Employers Institute and is ranked #1 in Customer Satisfaction in the Nordics for 14 consecutive years in an independent survey.<br /><br /><b>Vikram Sharma, Country Head, Denmark, TCS,</b> said, “<i>TCS is proud to have been trusted by Ramboll as their first-ever outsourcing partner for this multi-year and multi-phase global project. We look forward to working with Ramboll and building a flexible, agile, scalable, and secure IT and operational foundation to help take the business to the next level. This partnership marks the beginning of an exciting period of collaboration</i>."<div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-61234694716414087502024-03-22T17:00:00.003+05:302024-03-22T17:02:44.633+05:30Humanity May Need to Pause Al in the Next 5 Yrs, Said New CEO of Microsoft Al<img alt="Humanity May Need to Pause Al in the Next 5 Yrs, Said New CEO of Microsoft Al" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8JLVid1W9dBgN0RNq_HZ9lKEyJS6yYMAFLecJZv_8sWC4L1Jd_Eu7C2d6opCFC8qcEwk0ox09E9DtMlPoXcKVC9VT6z259EAhYTp9I5J2SQ9UTXQpKPpnJiEVEUA6jrObP_aogUw6LRlrQyRqfG88AFS-s2dZB-HFZr1W3Tf6_puCcl0QEJXfNFrx1Xo/s16000/20240322_165646_0000.png" title="Mustafa Suleyman" /><div><br /></div>The new CEO of Microsoft AI, Mustafa Suleyman, while speaking at the global AI safety summit last year, mentioned the possibility of a pause in AI development towards the end of the decade.<br /><br />According to <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/business/2024/mar/20/mustafa-suleyman-the-new-head-of-microsoft-ai-with-concerns-about-his-trade">The Guardian article</a>, Mustafa stated, "I don’t rule it out. And I think that at some point over the next five years or so, we’re going to have to consider that question very seriously". As the new head of Microsoft AI, he will be balancing his caution with the drive to innovate and commercialize AI technologies. <br /><br />Previously, Mustafa had said, "The world is still struggling to appreciate how big a deal [Al's] arrival really is."<br /><br />"We are in the process of seeing a new species grow up around us", Mustafa had said. He also thinks this new species may be capable of becoming self-made millionaires in as little as 2 years."<br /><br />Mustafa is not alone in a warning views on AI, as Google DeepMind's Chief AGI Scientist Shane Legg also said, "If I had a magic wand, I would slow down. Artificial General Intelligence is like the arrival of human intelligence in the world. This is another intelligence arriving in the world."<br /><br />Notably, Mustafa Suleyman is a prominent figure in the field of artificial intelligence. He co-founded DeepMind Technologies, which became a leading AI company and was later acquired by Google. After his tenure at DeepMind, Suleyman went on to co-found Inflection AI, focusing on machine learning and generative AI.<br /><br />Mustafa has recently been appointed as the CEO of Microsoft AI, where he is expected to lead the development of consumer AI products and research. <br /><br />Mustafa's career has been marked by his contributions to AI and his advocacy for ethical AI practices. His leadership at Microsoft AI is anticipated to further the company's AI initiatives while navigating the complex landscape of AI ethics and societal Impact. <br /><br />Interestingly, Microsoft's chief scientific officer, Eric Horvitz, has expressed the opposite view, stating that an "acceleration" in Al development is necessary, rather than a pause. It's important to note that discussions about the pace of Al development are ongoing in the tech community, with various experts having different opinions on the matter.<br /><br />The debate around pausing AI development stems from various concerns raised by experts and the public. Here are some reasons why some think a pause might be necessary:<br /><br /><b>1. Rapid Advancement: </b>AI is advancing at a pace that may outstrip our ability to understand its implications and establish adequate safeguards. <br /><br /><b>2. Safety and Ethics: </b>There are fears that without proper oversight, AI could be used in ways that are harmful or unethical. This includes concerns about privacy, security, and the potential for AI to perpetuate biases. <br /><br /><b>3. Regulatory Catch-Up: </b>A pause could provide time for policymakers to catch up with the technology and create regulations that ensure AI is developed and used responsibly. <br /><br /><b>4. Unintended Consequences:</b> As AI systems become more complex, the risk of unintended consequences increases. This could include the misuse of AI by malicious actors or the AI acting in unpredictable ways. <br /><br /><b>5. Societal Impact:</b> There's a concern about the impact of AI on jobs, social structures, and the economy. A pause could allow for a more thoughtful consideration of how to integrate AI into society in a way that benefits everyone. <br /><br />These concerns highlight the need for a balanced approach to AI development, one that promotes innovation while also ensuring safety, ethical use, and societal well-being. It's a complex issue with no easy answers, but the conversation is crucial as we navigate the future of AI.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-2117203179493201332024-03-22T12:38:00.005+05:302024-03-22T12:49:27.928+05:30Former Flipkart Employees' E-commerce Firm POP to Launch Its Own UPI <img alt="Former Flipkart Employees' E-commerce Firm POP to Launch Its Own UPI" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3xubmhKQI-5bgQTFZ8ixOGtE153O4JoHdMShzLV7U2pLjw6yguVXwttBM7p0V8FhhIYvawUiywvXDDKZUxeeXxbox7c7znwjsMnHpsGFJU_rGHAUlIKdv0asvaFAlCCwPLbZMzL7lb9b5KLQFR3BwBfsxe4PDqseWb4qW-U74CRbybkiwdnvK2G35_lE/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240322_122900_0000.png" title="Former Flipkart Employees' E-commerce Firm POP to Launch Its Own UPI" /><div><br /></div>Ecommerce firm POP is set to launch a marketplace that will feature a curated selection of new-age digital-first brands. This platform is designed to offer a no-frills approach, enabling brands to benefit from deeper data and insights. Additionally, POP will introduce its own UPI system, which will allow users to earn and use POPcoins as a reward currency. <br /><br />The initiative aims to address the challenges faced by brands in terms of high customer acquisition costs and crowded marketplaces. POPcoins can be redeemed across various brands, acting as an alternative payment currency during shopping. The company has already onboarded 140 brands onto its network, offering POPcoins as a replacement for traditional loyalty programs and points systems. <br /><br />Founded in 2023 by a team of former <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/search/label/Flipkart" target="_blank">Flipkart</a> employees, POP is aiming to revolutionize how today's Indian consumers shop and pay. <br /><br />In a <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/posts/getpopcoins_april2024-popupi-realrewards-activity-7176492532485300225-G0rv" target="_blank">LinkedIn post</a> the company announced, "<i>UPI transactions are transactional. It's time to change that. In order to make them more rewarding, we need to redefine how payments are done. We're super proud to announce that we're launching our own UPI soon. With better luck everytime: you'll earn POPcoins on every UPI transaction you make</i>."<br /><br />"<i>Predictable rewards applicable on every UPI transaction. Whether you're scanning the code at your local vegetable vendor or sending money to friends after a scrumptious meal you earn POPcoins, everytime... Say goodbye to scratch-cards & accumulation of millions of worthless points. It's time to get REAL. You might say, 'There are a multitude of UPI payment platforms available in the market, what sets POP UPI apart?' , Our answer? Rewards! Real rewards</i>" the company’s LinkedIn post added.<br /><br />The innovative platform, POP, is designed to empower brands with deeper data insights and offer a streamlined shopping experience. POPcoins, the platform's exclusive reward currency, will enable users to earn discounts and benefits across various brands, enhancing customer loyalty and engagement. <br /><br />The marketplace aims to alleviate the high customer acquisition costs and the challenge of visibility in crowded marketplaces that brands often face. By providing a no-frills approach and a reward system that replaces traditional loyalty programs, POP is set to create a new paradigm in the e-commerce ecosystem.<br /><br />Additionally, users will receive a 2% reward in POPcoins on every transaction made through POP's UPI handle. This initiative by POP is designed to address the high customer acquisition costs and crowded marketplaces that brands currently face.<br /><br />To recall, earlier this month Flipkart too had <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2024/03/flipkart-launches-its-upi-handle-fkaxis.html">launched its UPI handle</a> for Android users to enhance its digital payment offerings for all customers including Flipkart’s 500+ million customers. <br /><br />POP, known for its marketplace for D2C brands, was founded by <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/berrangi">Bhargav Errangi</a>, a former senior director at Flipkart with a history of scaling loyalty programs like Payback and Flipkart Supercoins. Since its launch in early May of the previous year, POP has onboarded 140 brands, offering its rewards currency POPcoins, which can be redeemed across various brands.<div><br />Some of the brands that have joined the POP platform include Perfora, Slurrpfarm, Anveshan, and Khadi Essentials. These brands, along with others, have integrated their loyalty constructs with POPcoins, allowing customers to earn and redeem these coins across the network of brands.<br /> </div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-32367292696820620662024-03-22T11:31:00.002+05:302024-03-22T11:31:36.218+05:30Best Apps for Cricket Betting in India<img alt="Best Apps for Cricket Betting in India" border="0" data-original-height="907" data-original-width="1280" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGXWO2fhyphenhyphenz1W_UBik-i0AKTiIK4XM2EVIkTRdOaBDW6gQJpoBVVUxx47MPjOMBdzbWu_Fbt8fbciHQXjngPfd_vt53kQnQfaLSad4BRtK2msPsaCx5u3L9S5yj6KQ4m85GrLGw8bCj7ZRmqKVbUnLbVriXU7f0B7m1pS8IO1x6gOGXlBX69Um-HvvwMK8/s16000/cricket.jpg" title="Best Apps for Cricket Betting in India" /><div><br /></div>Cricket betting has been one of the most popular ways through which the cricket enthusiasts are able to make money these days. But the main question which comes across the minds of the enthusiasts is related to the best betting apps for cricket. Since there are a number of <a href="https://sportscafe.in/cricket/online-cricket-betting-apps" target="_blank">betting apps for cricket</a> available on the internet, choosing any one which fits all the requirements, which any user could expect, poses a challenge. If you are also having a look at the best betting apps in India for cricket, then fortunately you have landed at the right place.<br /><br />The experts and analysts at Sportscafe.in have made it easier for the cricket enthusiasts to choose a betting app to place their bets on their favourite cricket matches. These applications have various features which make them a lot different from each other, but all of them have a common objective, which is to make cricket betting easier and accessible to the cricket fans. <br /><h2 style="text-align: left;">How to choose the best app for Cricket betting?</h2>Choosing the best app for <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/search/label/Cricket">cricket</a> betting has always been a challenging task for all the cricket betting enthusiasts. As there are several factors, which set the online betting apps in India for cricket different from each other, there are a few of them which are important and should be considered by the users when they are choosing the best app for cricket betting. These factors are as follows:<br /><ul style="text-align: left;"><li><b>Reputation and Trustworthiness. </b>The most important aspect of a cricket betting app is its reputation and trustworthiness in the betting industry. The cricket betting apps or platforms which have been in the market for a long time have generated trust among the cricket fans, which helps them to be among the best cricket betting apps.</li><li><b>Bonuses and Promotions. </b>Since most of the factors are available in almost every cricket betting app, the bonuses and promotions are the things which set these platforms different from each other. Users mostly look forward to those cricket betting apps which provide the best bonuses and promotions to both new and existing users.</li><li><b>Payment Methods. </b>The payment methods available for deposits and withdrawals on the cricket betting app chosen by the user, should include the commonly used payment methods in their country, for example; Paytm and UPI in India. Along with that, most of the cricket betting enthusiasts even look forward to those apps which take less time in processing the deposits and withdrawals.</li></ul>There are various other factors which determine the best app for cricket betting, but these are some of the most important.<br />Most popular Cricket Betting Apps<br /><br />The world of cricket betting is evolving, as the cricket enthusiasts can now also place their bets on their favourite cricket matches with the help of mobile applications. As cricket betting garners more popularity among the enthusiasts, the number of betting apps for cricket is also increasing. This makes it important for the cricket fans to use the most popular Cricket betting apps which are given below.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Parimatch App</h3>Whenever the cricket enthusiasts discuss about the betting apps, <a href="https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Parimatch" target="_blank">Parimatch</a> name stands at the top being the most popular Cricket betting app in India. This platform is known for its reliability along with its user-friendly interface which allows the Indian cricket fans to place their bets seamlessly and without any interruptions. Parimatch is also known for its exciting bonuses and promotions which it provides for various cricket events all around the world. This application supports various payment methods for the cricket fans which include UPI, Paytm, VISA, MasterCard, Net Banking, and many more. Using the Parimatch platform has always been easy for the cricket enthusiasts, as they are able to place their bets easily on their favourite teams and make money from the same. <br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Batery App</h3>At second spot in the list stands the Batery App, known for its exciting features when it comes to cricket betting. With 4.9 stars rating, Batery app has made its reputation and trustworthiness among the Indian cricket betting fans. The mobile application for the Batery platform is available for both Android and iOS devices, and it even works on the minimal requirements. Batery app is also popular among the Indian betting enthusiasts, as the platform is available in English, Hindi, and Bengali language, making it easily accessible to various parts of the country. Through Batery App, players can also place their bets on Live cricket matches, allowing them to cash out their winnings whenever they want, as the odds are highly competitive.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">MegaPari App</h3>The MegaPari App stands at the third spot in the list of the most popular Cricket betting apps, as this platform has catered to almost every need of the new cricket bettors. Most of the new bettors try to look for a platform which has a low minimum deposit, to help them start their cricket betting journey with a low amount. MegaPari has a minimum deposit of just 55 rupees which can be done through various popular payment methods like VISA, Crypto, UPI, Skrill, Neteller, and much more. Unfortunately, the mobile application of MegaPari is only available to the Android users, while the iOS users could easily be able to access the MegaPari website, which offers the same features as the mobile application. <br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">22bet</h3>When talking about the most popular and most developed cricket betting apps, 22bet also makes it to the list with an impressive 4.7 stars rating. 22bet is registered legally under the Curacao Gaming Commission, with the licence 8048/JAZ2017-067. The cricket betting is intensively managed by this application, allowing the cricket fans to check for their favourite cricket tournaments with ease and place bets on the same, with the help of the 22bet application. Along with that, the highly competitive odds at 22bet allow the cricket fans to get the most of their bets placed on the cricket matches.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">888starz</h3>If players are looking forward to a cricket betting app, which offers them a wide selection of games, 888starz has all what they need. 888starz holds the fifth spot in the list with 4.6 stars rating, and this platform is widely regarded in the Indian betting market for its favourable betting odds and wide range of <a href="https://www.grandviewresearch.com/industry-analysis/sports-betting-market-report" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">betting markets</a>, which allows the cricket fans to put their cricket knowledge and make money through the same. The 888starz app also supports the Hindi language, and various payment methods available on the platform include VISA, Crypto, UPI, Neteller, and much more. 888starz is also popular in the Indian betting market, as this platform takes less time when it comes to withdrawals.<br /><h3 style="text-align: left;">Conclusion</h3>In conclusion, the realm of <a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/2019/10/legally-illegal-online-vs-offline.html">cricket betting</a> has been significantly transformed by the proliferation of mobile applications, offering enthusiasts a convenient platform to engage with their favourite sport and potentially earn profits. As the demand for the cricket betting apps is increasing day by day, it is necessary for the cricket enthusiasts to choose the right app, which fits their needs. Through careful consideration of factors such as reputation, bonuses, payment methods, and user experience, individuals can make informed decisions about which app best suits their needs. Some of the popular cricket betting apps have been mentioned above, including Parimatch, Batery, MegaPari, 22bet, and 888starz, each offers unique features and benefits catering to the diverse preferences of cricket enthusiasts in India and beyond. Ultimately, by choosing a reputable and reliable cricket betting app, users can enhance their betting experience while enjoying the thrill of cricket matches.<br /><br /><b>Source: </b><a href="https://sportscafe.in/cricket/online-cricket-betting-apps" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://sportscafe.in/cricket/online-cricket-betting-apps</a><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-19089945243211709052024-03-22T08:17:00.002+05:302024-03-22T11:42:49.425+05:30Saudi Arabia's PIF Plans To Create $40 Billion AI Fund<img alt="Saudi Arabia Plans To Create $40 Billion AI Fund" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh1hieEyYGebJkn5u49b-yn0U2FSHZSszmKn5CeF0LCcFVpWBQ2ixI2nkw-6pu8QudHUwNkZsmuIjwbOrE1MEYOzcJmPEvmIjSfTuHnwoJNb3GgvZyBTQrltS2esYrG8fsc1M8-fCrbJ23NPNvLxkDk4xenZnx-SDBeuUxdn5fAycPoPd2vu3-fQfUAElM/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240322_081408_0000.png" title="Saudi Arabia Plans To Create $40 Billion AI Fund" /><div><br /></div>Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is planning to create a significant $40 billion fund dedicated to investments in artificial intelligence (AI), reported <a href="https://www.nytimes.com/2024/03/19/business/saudi-arabia-investment-artificial-intelligence.html" target="_blank">The New York Times</a> and confirmed by the CNBC, later on. <br /><br />This move is part of the country's efforts to diversify its economy and become a more influential player in global business and geopolitics. The fund aims to become the world's largest investor in AI, showcasing Saudi Arabia's ambition to go beyond its oil-rich legacy. <br /><br />The PIF has been in discussions with top venture capital firms, including one of Silicon Valley's largest venture capital firms— Andreessen Horowitz, to explore potential partnerships.<br /><br />The focus of the fund will be on AI startups, chip makers, and the expansive data centers necessary for the next generation of computing. This strategic initiative reflects the global trend of significant investments in AI, which is reshaping industries and economies worldwide.<br /><br />Notably, Andreessen Horowitz, known for its investments in successful companies like Airbnb and Facebook, has a significant number of AI-related startups in its portfolio. The collaboration with such a firm could provide the PIF with access to a wide range of innovative AI ventures and expertise.<br /><br />The potential partnership with Andreessen Horowitz could accelerate the PIF's ambitions to become a leading investor in the AI space. <br /><br />Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF) is the sovereign wealth fund of the Kingdom, established in 1971. It is one of the largest sovereign wealth funds globally, with total estimated assets of around $925 billion. The PIF plays a central role in Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030, which aims to diversify the economy away from oil and invest in various strategic sectors. The fund has been actively investing in both domestic and international ventures, including real estate, infrastructure, and technology, to stimulate economic growth and create jobs.<br /><br />Of late, the PIF has made billions of dollars of investment into stake purchases and joint funds with major international companies like Uber, Bank of America, Citi, SoftBank and Blackstone.<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-39011110973004517252024-03-21T22:51:00.001+05:302024-03-21T22:51:25.169+05:30Mahindra Signs MoU with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility for Expanding EV Charging Infra Across India<img alt="Mahindra Signs MoU with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility for Expanding EV Charging Infra Across India" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL5MrHOeZC7tFFee9k0CDfM2wVLYzvjNliF5SN2-gjz0ncUf5qCf8t0s8guef7VZrCFl-rndLM2WKgJMwKu4NSWjuNBwdj-Cb7NkeIxSekFxCaMTatX6KTbAMuAL-Ks5EjCnPfgqPQsVLXKdrEX8PeLZn_gWzzQFh4yj63MQPWuLu8GGXO63P6wKZVnoM/s16000/Untitled%20design_20240321_224852_0000.png" title="Mahindra Signs MoU with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility for Expanding EV Charging Infra Across India" /><div><br /></div>Mahindra & Mahindra, a leading SUV manufacturer in India, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Adani Total Energies E-Mobility Limited (ATEL). This partnership aims to expand the electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure across India, enhancing the convenience and reach of EV charging for Mahindra EV owners. <br /><br />The collaboration is part of a broader initiative to accelerate the adoption of EVs in line with India's climate action goals. It includes the integration of more than 1100 chargers into the Bluesense+ App, which will provide Mahindra's XUV400 customers with seamless access to the charging network.<br /><br />This strategic alliance is a significant step towards building a sustainable future and decarbonizing transportation, in accordance with COP 26 commitments. <br /><br />Moreover, the partnership will also entail rolling out e-mobility solutions to provide seamless access to the charging network for the customers covering discovery, availability, navigation, and transactions. With this association, the XUV400 customers will now have access to more than 1100 chargers on the Bluesense+ App, significantly enhancing the convenience and reach of electric vehicle charging for Mahindra EV owners.<br /><br /><b>Veejay Nakra, President - Automotive Division, M&M Ltd.</b> said, "<i>We are thrilled to partner with Adani Total Energies. This alliance is a cornerstone in enhancing the EV charging infrastructure, ensuring our customers enjoy seamless access to charging network and digital integration for an unparalleled EV experience. In line with our commitment to enhance customer experience with partner network, we are actively on-boarding multiple partners to broaden the EV ecosystem, driving the adoption of electric vehicles</i>."<br /><br /><b>Mr. Suresh P Manglani, Executive Director & CEO of Adani Total Gas Ltd</b>. said, "<i>This is one more step towards expanding the footprint of Adani Total Gas Ltd in the EV space. The collaboration with M&M for the charging infrastructure will bolster the confidence of customers to embrace EV technology as part of the energy transition. Together, such steps will help reduce carbon emissions, and help India meet its climate action goals</i>."<div><br /></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-48774840851670122672024-03-21T22:11:00.010+05:302024-03-21T22:29:07.407+05:30Tata Cummins Inaugurates New Hydrogen Engine (H2ICE) Manufacturing Facility In Jamshedpur<img alt="Tata Cummins Open New Hydrogen Engine (H2ICE) Manufacturing Facility In Jamshedpur" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFvY0t87UMRjKnl4lQynMTXiu85B78yRQA4TyTmVHNKk2pdmyfHBvr4JggxqwKwQsNxdkj7h-Fe1sH4A4rNuvUIEMY1y7Eo_OCMqa7CKXAOiRq5LPY8xdJUfgH_KKFzr73C3QxKd7pSFqfJoDjDIPZAXlcL0K3uVDmYpmjqkkQY9GYc2S9RcALPFVrTg/s16000/20240321_220629_0000.png" title="Tata Cummins Open New Hydrogen Engine (H2ICE) Manufacturing Facility In Jamshedpur" /><div><br /></div>Tata Cummins Green Energy Solutions (TCPL GES), a subsidiary of Tata Motors and Cummins Inc., today inaugurated a new manufacturing plant in Jamshedpur, India.<br /><br />This facility is dedicated to producing hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2ICE) for medium and heavy commercial vehicles. The plant spans nearly 7 acres and is part of the companies' commitment to developing low-to-zero emission technologies. <br /><br />The cost for setting up this state-of-the-art manufacturing facility is reported to be around 35.4 billion rupees, which is approximately $425 million. <br /><br />This initiative aligns with Tata Motors' and Cummins' long-standing partnership and their joint venture, Tata Cummins Private Limited (TCPL). The new subsidiary, TCPL GES, was formed in March 2023 to focus on the design and development of sustainable propulsion technology solutions. These technologies are expected to play a significant role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and supporting India's net-zero ambitions.<div><div><br />The collaboration between Tata and Cummins also includes a significant investment to build a factory that will produce thousands of hydrogen ICEs per year, marking a substantial move towards cleaner energy in the automotive sector. <br /><br />H2ICE technology is a significant step towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and aligns with the global shift towards sustainable and eco-friendly transportation solutions. <br /><br />The new plant spans almost 7 acres and is equipped with state-of-the-art technology and infrastructure. It was established within a year of signing the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the State of Jharkhand. This initiative is part of a broader commitment by Tata Motors and Cummins to advance decarbonization and support India's net-zero ambitions by developing sustainable powertrain solutions.<br /><br />The production of Cummins’ hydrogen-powered internal combustion engines (H2ICE) in collaboration with Tata is slated to begin in 2027.<br /><br />India is expected to be among the first markets to receive these vehicles once production commences. This aligns with the companies' commitment to advancing low-to-zero emission technologies and supporting India's net-zero ambitions.</div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2 Deskhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03014927700600670133noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3676472976850630093.post-16543329008114112382024-03-21T15:44:00.007+05:302024-03-22T12:50:58.210+05:30IIT Madras Unveils NeoStand, A Customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair Made with Indigenous Technology<img alt="IIT Madras Unveils NeoStand, A Customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair Made with Indigenous Technology" border="0" data-original-height="600" data-original-width="1000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiRmwYmFCFqEXgka0R95u73Nd-ZH43cwHrve0FldMhI6bgrPcOx0tO1RrDfQjXEI69HzMsrcDLw4j56lhsKirpqm56SDq5IN8T3uUHovzeb6BJZQuuywRdI6etunC74BfChYjx9KOFVKHCAXXEI1izCQGvtiCdFOSjkGeWGyjyB86OUYFff1z_0rxvKq1c/s16000/NeoStand.png" title="IIT Madras Unveils NeoStand, A Customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair Made with Indigenous Technology" /><div><br /></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><b>IIT Madras Develops India’s Most Customizable, Indigenously-Developed Electric Standing Wheelchair</b></div><div style="text-align: justify;"><span style="font-weight: 700;"><br /></span></div><span style="font-weight: bold;"><div style="text-align: justify;">The project was sponsored by Tata Elxsi under its CSR initiative</div></span><br />On Wednesday, the Indian Institute of Technology Madras (<a href="https://www.indianweb2.com/search/label/IIT%20Madras">IIT Madras</a>) launched the <i>NeoStand</i> — an electric standing wheelchair that's customizable and made with indigenous technology. The wheelchair is designed to help users sit for long periods of time and then stand comfortably, reducing the risk of secondary health issues.<br /><br />This electric wheelchair allows users to stop at intermediate positions using a switch, which can help with therapeutic aspects. For example, a caregiver or therapist can help the user practice standing gradually.<br /><br />Launched at the IIT Madras campus on 20th March 2024 in the presence of Prof. V. Kamakoti, Director, IIT Madras, NeoStand is India’s most customizable Electric Standing Wheelchair, and has been developed indigenously to enhance the quality of life for wheelchair users.<br /><br />At the touch of a button, wheelchair users can effortlessly transition from sitting to standing, opening a world of possibilities - be it engaging in eye-level conversations, reaching for a book, or simply enjoying a cup of coffee standing by a counter.<div><br /></div><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWyDId2MMhZJTy2bbe4dj_8W9tUK80vxmudvX4wpoDuvA3EP5YOS2RCBQzVMSP2VcShFqkE4xM85MNS-VudNtu9uyFbLmRU5T4p0H56ubkldfQfBsN9EhNq5iFivcdX4ggBHaGsiOtZ6cE911MVhkAcbvaMylsPKMp2EVbI2AcrjQ6uRzTNJkGH6bUAU/s3861/NeoStand_single.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="NeoStand" border="0" data-original-height="3861" data-original-width="2574" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjAWyDId2MMhZJTy2bbe4dj_8W9tUK80vxmudvX4wpoDuvA3EP5YOS2RCBQzVMSP2VcShFqkE4xM85MNS-VudNtu9uyFbLmRU5T4p0H56ubkldfQfBsN9EhNq5iFivcdX4ggBHaGsiOtZ6cE911MVhkAcbvaMylsPKMp2EVbI2AcrjQ6uRzTNJkGH6bUAU/w427-h640/NeoStand_single.jpg" title="Tap or Click To Preview" width="427" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">NeoStand </td></tr></tbody></table><br /><div><h3 style="text-align: left;">Key features of the NeoStand:</h3><b>1. Customizability:</b> NeoStand is designed to be highly customizable, catering to the specific needs of individual users. This adaptability ensures that it can accommodate a wide range of requirements.<br /><br /><b>2. Motorized Standing Mechanism: </b>With the touch of a button, wheelchair users can seamlessly transition from a sitting position to standing. This functionality opens up new possibilities, such as engaging in eye-level conversations, reaching for objects, or enjoying a cup of coffee while standing at a counter.<br /><br /><b>3. Compact Design: </b>NeoStand's compactness allows easy maneuverability even in tight spaces, enhancing accessibility for users.<br /><br /><b>4. Health Benefits: </b>By providing the freedom to sit for prolonged hours and stand comfortably when needed, NeoStand reduces the risk of secondary health complications associated with prolonged sitting.<br /><br /><b>5. Innovative Approach: </b>The wheelchair offers a seamless transition between sitting and standing, with the option to pause midway. This approach underscores its commitment to improving users’ quality of life and social participation.<div><br /></div><div> <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5dw-BJeSg0n1LSd1D83lrOo1fMjT6HE39UYIiFgJvcXgxp50mN1mj5BvoJyUutFG-YUcVquqtZiyGyUsTfctANIS23O6f0xKYu_iobnCnE0WKIt6zdV-WT2k0aeCEOVCEvLBC_u8PDWVCDs-sBC8k6mAqhIQZ5weIsuUstfKzE15iQOxLl7Ms7z7gcY/s5448/L5Photo(4)ZD0L.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="NeoStand" border="0" data-original-height="3632" data-original-width="5448" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB5dw-BJeSg0n1LSd1D83lrOo1fMjT6HE39UYIiFgJvcXgxp50mN1mj5BvoJyUutFG-YUcVquqtZiyGyUsTfctANIS23O6f0xKYu_iobnCnE0WKIt6zdV-WT2k0aeCEOVCEvLBC_u8PDWVCDs-sBC8k6mAqhIQZ5weIsuUstfKzE15iQOxLl7Ms7z7gcY/w640-h426/L5Photo(4)ZD0L.jpeg" title="NeoStand" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7mXGRWTgDvpGNJa1Hc78bKrqKc7ioqFmaQmFE8C91evuLelkC2OLqzg2HP2QS-Kb5xSWCfWWKYkWGxMvbGjo8wOwDiIiCdxFC-Uj7xphzZg7YDN7YkhzEa-QFI3TrIyTXtEkmXHq7SDcjC1SelR7R-XCHoltJr9HSxUlWrhUU7nD1plEL_Rom7Oqxuo/s6000/L5Photo(3)0WB2.jpeg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img alt="Mr. Justin Jesudas using NeoStand" border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="6000" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw7mXGRWTgDvpGNJa1Hc78bKrqKc7ioqFmaQmFE8C91evuLelkC2OLqzg2HP2QS-Kb5xSWCfWWKYkWGxMvbGjo8wOwDiIiCdxFC-Uj7xphzZg7YDN7YkhzEa-QFI3TrIyTXtEkmXHq7SDcjC1SelR7R-XCHoltJr9HSxUlWrhUU7nD1plEL_Rom7Oqxuo/w640-h426/L5Photo(3)0WB2.jpeg" title="Mr. Justin Jesudas using NeoStand" width="640" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Mr. Justin Jesudas using NeoStand</td></tr></tbody></table><br />Justin Jesudas, who has had <a href="https://my.clevelandclinic.org/health/symptoms/23974-quadriplegia-tetraplegia" target="_blank">quadriplegia</a> for 14 years, says that the ability to stand with the push of a button makes the wheelchair more inclusive and helps quadriplegics stand independently.<br /><br />The journey of NeoStand from concept to reality was supported by a collaborative ecosystem. The project was sponsored by Tata Elxsi under its corporate social responsibility initiative. The development and design were spearheaded by the TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development (R2D2) at IIT Madras and NeoMotion, which took the lead in bringing this product to the marketplace.<br /><br />The project development was led by Prof. Sujatha Srinivasan, Head, <a href="https://r2d2.iitm.ac.in/" target="_blank">TTK Center for Rehabilitation Research and Device Development</a> (R2D2), IIT Madras, who also led the development of ‘Arise,’ India’s first manual standing wheelchair, and NeoBolt, the country’s first motorized add-on for wheelchairs. This device has been commercialized and is being taken to the market through <a href="https://www.neomotion.in/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NeoMotion</a>, an IIT Madras-incubated start-up.<br /><br />For the majority of wheelchair users across the globe, the ability to stand is far-fetched. Standing is essential for better blood circulation, and digestion, preventing health issues like pressure sores and crucial for daily activities. Currently, users are often dependent on external help and some need to use orthoses. For persons with severe disabilities who have compromised upper body strength, this is a significant challenge, and a manual standing wheelchair is inadequate.<br /><br />This groundbreaking initiative demonstrates the impact of translational research guided by IIT Madras faculty. NeoStand redefines the wheelchair experience, emphasizing user-centric design and empowering individuals with mobility challenges. As we navigate the complexities of accessibility and societal attitudes, let us recognize that advancements in assistive technology are not only technological imperatives but also moral imperatives.<br /></div></div><div class="blogger-post-footer">First Published at www.IndianWeb2.com</div>IndianWeb2http://www.blogger.com/profile/05826583644091787992noreply@blogger.com0