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Technology

Bird AI launches three new exciting communication devices to support a hybrid environment

Sep 8, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Mumbai, September 8th: Bird AI, a global collaborative technology company, has announced the launch of three products in its portfolio namely, BirdHub 4K, Doodle C1 & BrightClass ITS, in an effort to bring innovative and intelligent communication tools to make meetings and classes smarter, collaborative, and enhancing teamwork. The three AI-based communication devices are designed with exciting specifications and features catering to the needs of corporate employees and students operating in hybrid or remote models. Bird AI has participated at InfoComm India, the biggest audio-visual event of the country and stolen the show with more than 800 AV partners and end customers exploring their new launches and other next-generation AI collaboration solutions showcased at their booth E 30.

The company has emphasized improving the current suboptimal collaboration experience that is cumbersome and one-way via their wide range of next-gen collaboration products that can be used in the flexible workspaces like meeting rooms, huddle & focus rooms, work desks, etc., and in classrooms.

BirdHub is an all-in-one wireless interactive video collaboration solution with built-in computing that eliminates the need to use any PC. BirdHub is also the industry’s first product with a built-in 3D sensing camera that converts any display, monitor, or TV into a high-performance touchscreen. It has a built-in 4K camera & mic array system with a neural processing engine that allows members to see, hear, and share information with each other as if they were in the same room. The built-in collaborative app suite allows participants to start & control the meeting from their own device without connecting any cables. This makes the current state of plug & play meeting technology obsolete and brings no plug, just play i.e., wireless trigger capability to meetings.

Doodle C1, on the other hand, is designed for content capture purposes and can convert any chalkboard or whiteboard into a digital board. Some of its unique features include a single cable solution, sharing via any video conferencing application, works with any kind of board among many other features.

Whereas, BrightClass Integrated Teaching System (ITS) is an all-in-one device developed to enhance the learning experience of the students in class and after class. It caters to the three core principles of education – effective instructions, continuous learning, and personalized guidance. Powered by a hexacore 3.2 ARM processor with a built-in GPU as well as a dedicated AI neural engine that offers lightning-fast computing and responsive touch capabilities, the product comes loaded with Android 9.0 and offers features such as wireless casting, digital teaching tools, curated content, a communication wall, an attendance portal, among many other features.

“At Bird AI, we have always been focused on building products and solutions powered with advanced technology to support in making the hybrid or remote working experience an interactive and collaborative experience for both employees and students. The global pandemic phase has made all of us realize the importance of connectivity and we are very proud to expand our state-of-the-art solutions in the Indian market. Also, these products have been priced keeping in mind the usage of the devices, and believe that these products will also cater to tier II and III regions.” – added Nishant Rajawat, CEO & Co-Founder of Bird AI.

Teamwork is the secret to productivity, which is why all three of these products have been created with collaboration experience and effectiveness as the core. Whether used in a workplace or a classroom, all these devices have intelligent communication and collaborative tools to increase meeting efficiency and outcomes. With a wide range of products and quickly developing market niches, Bird AI is one of the world’s fastest-growing Intelligent Collaboration tech start-ups today. Within just one year, the company has expanded its presence in more than 20 countries across three continents, and they have won numerous prestigious awards.

Technology

Pennar Industries bags orders worth INR 511 Crores

Sep 8, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Hyderabad, Sept 8th, 2022: Pennar Group, leading value-added engineering products, and solutions company, has bagged orders worth INR 511 crores across its various business verticals.

The PEB vertical has received orders from Reliance, MSN Laboratories, TVS ILP, Sri Raghava Construction, Nongwoo Seeds, Banil Castings, and Sanatanaya Warehousing.

The Ascent Buildings, USA vertical has received orders from Dunn, Penland Custom Home Builder, Sons Constructions, ACH Constructors Inc, S&S Contractors LLC, Chattahoochee Group Inc.

The ICD vertical has received orders from Yamaha, Emerson, Endurance, Haldex, Wabco, Tecumseh, SI Air spring, Kone, Fujitech, Schwing Stetter, INEL, Hydraulics, Elkhart, Kone, Sicor, Venus, Fleetguard and IFB.

The Railways vertical has received orders from Integral Coach Factory, Wabtec, ECR and Metlord.

The Tubes vertical has received orders from ALF Engineering, Thermax, IFB Automotive, Hindalco, Kirloskar Toyota, Patton International, Intercell India, RSB Transmissions, Forbes Vyncke Pvt Ltd, GI Auto, Mahindra Defence Systems, Scott Industries, and COETZ

Technologies, RSB Transmissions and Toyota Boshoku Automotive.

The Steel vertical has received orders from Saint Gobain, L&T, Prasad Seeds, Sitson, Network, Thermax, VECV, IFB Industries, L G Balakrishnan, Bimetal Bearings, Johnson Lifts, Schaeffler India Limited, Mudra Fineblanc, Chromewell Engineering, VRL, Clair,

Primex and SAL Automotive.

The above orders have been received during the months of July and August 2022 and are expected to be executed within the next two quarters.

Business

BLive partners with Sattva Group to build EV charging network; will cover 50+ locations by 2023

Sep 7, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Mumbai, 7 September 2022: BLive, India’s first multi-brand EV solution platform, has partnered with leading Real Estate developer Sattva Group, to build a network of EV charging stations at their various properties. BLive has already installed an EV charging station at Sattva – Knowledge City, HiTech City in Hyderabad and this partnership will further accelerate its goal to create an omnipresent network of charging stations for EV users. This will greatly help in alleviating the range anxiety and enable consumers to switch to EV seamlessly. The EV pioneer is working closely with its partner to further expand its charging network in Bengaluru, Kolkata, Hyderabad, Pune, Goa, and Coimbatore.

In the first phase of the partnership, the plan is to install the EV charging stations in all major cities in South India and then move to other locations. So far 8 charging stations have been installed and through this partnership the target is to install 100+ charging stations over the next one year. This network is aimed at benefiting EV users on a daily basis and help solve their EV battery issues.

BLive Co-founders Sandeep Mukherjee and Samarth Kholkar with Shivam Agarwal, VP, Strategic Development, Sattva Group

Over the past few years there has been a growing affinity to move to EV and the government is creating a favorable policy environment for the sector. Currently India has over 6 lakhs registered EVs and the number is set to grow exponentially, given rising fuel prices and environmental concerns. While the policymakers are creating an impetus, it is the innovations from the startup sector that has helped accelerate EV adoption through unique EV solutions. BLive is at the forefront of the EV revolution creating solutions for consumers and enterprises alike, through its online platform and offline experience stores across the country.

One of the major hurdles in EV adoption is range anxiety, given the poor charging infrastructure. BLive is working to solve this problem through its association and partnerships. The partnership with Sattva Group is aligned with BLive’s vision of accelerating the adoption of EVs in India. Sattva Group has completed 200+ projects and BLive with this association will help make the residential and commercial complexes EV friendly.

Talking about the partnership Samarth Kholkar, CEO & Co-founder BLive said, “We are excited to partner with Sattva. With this partnership we are taking a step towards our mission of promoting sustainable mobility. Range anxiety and availability of chargers are the biggest challenges that restrict people from switching to Electric Vehicles. And when they do, the inability to get the basic infrastructure can hamper the experience. Through this partnership with Sattva, we want to make apartment complexes and commercial buildings EV friendly and meet the changing needs of residents and employees.”

Adding to that, Shivam Agarwal, VP, Strategic Development, Sattva Group said, “Our partnership with BLive is aimed at ensuring that we promote and support the switch to electric vehicles. The Sattva group is driven by conscious leaders, and we incorporate sustainable practices in our operations to the best of our capacity. We believe sustainable mobility is the future and adding charging points at our sites enables us to make our projects future ready. The availability of charging points also addresses the issue of range anxiety, which is considered to be the biggest challenge in adoption of EVs.”

Entertainment

Fastway Transmissions Launches New Android Tv Set Top Box Featuring Dolby Vision & Dolby Audio For Next Level Entertainment Experience

Sep 7, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

one of the biggest cable network providers in India, today launched a Dolby Vision® & Dolby Audio^TM enabled Android TV-based Hybrid & OTT Set Top Box FW+ Ultra 4K STB, with plans starting at just Rs 699. Powered by Netplus Broadband, the internet arm of Fastway transmissions, the Set Top Box will be preloaded with a bundled plan that offers access to UHD content India, September 7, 2022: Fastway Transmissions Pvt Ltd. a subsidiary of the Jujhar group and is affordably priced. The bundle plans will include access to unlimited internet, Premium OTT content, and free voice calls. The hybrid cable box can also be used to pair the linear TV with Play services in HDR quality.

The Fastway STB provides users with access to Prime Video, YouTube, and Google Play through direct links and a remote with a single click. The STB is equipped with a slew of features, including Dolby Vision, Dolby Audio, HDMI 2.1, Dual Band, Bluetooth, USB3.0, Micro SDXC (expandable up to 1TB), and a built-in Chromecast.

According to a report, the worldwide Set-Top box market is anticipated to increase at an annual growth (CAGR) of more than 4% in terms of volume from 2021 to 2028. Rising internet and broadband penetration, as well as increased preference for High-Definition channels and On-Demand video services in 4K HDR, are expected to drive this market growth.

The consumers of today are seeking premium entertainment experiences. To cater to this evolved demand and to ensure utmost customer delight, the Set-Top box comes equipped with Dolby Vision and Dolby Audio for an incredible audio-visual experience. Be mesmerized by the next-level HDR of Dolby Vision. With ultra vivid colors, sharper contrast, and richer details, Dolby Vision unlocks the full potential of HDR, giving you dynamic picture quality that brings entertainment to life. At the same time, movies, TV shows, sports, and music gets even better when you hear it in Dolby Audio. Its crystal clarity, easy-to-hear dialogue, great detail, and realistic surround sound effects all come together to dial up the impact of your favorite scenes and events. Dolby Audio works in the background, intelligently pairing each piece of content to your entertainment setup to deliver higher-quality sound. So, take your entertainment to the next level when you stream your favorite shows and the best movies in Dolby.

Commenting on the launch, S. Gurdeep Singh, Chairman, Jujhar Group said, “This is a very significant step towards delivering comprehensive services to our existing as well as potential user base. With the launch of this exciting new product with Dolby Vision & Dolby Audio technology, we want to target a substantial share of users in Tier 1 and Tier 2 regions of the country. The subscribers will be able to enjoy the ultra-smart Hub with an easy to use interface through play store services. Further, the users can also customize their smart box using the apps that can be downloaded from the play store”.

“As Android TV grows in popularity, the number of monthly active users is on a significant rise, indicating an increase in popularity and trust for the company. We are looking forward to utilizing our extensive broadband and cable network experience for delivering a premium OTT viewing experience”, he adds.

Karan Grover, Sr. Director – Commercial Partnerships, India Middle East & Africa, Dolby Laboratories said, “We are thrilled to collaborate with Fastway Transmissions to deliver premium entertainment experience to consumers across streaming & cable networks. At Dolby, it is our constant pursuit to elevate the audio-visual entertainment quotient for our audience and make sure they are immersed completely in a life-like experience. Fastway subscribers will be able to experience their favorite entertainment like never before in Dolby Vision & Dolby Audio with Fastway’s new Set-Top boxes”.

Health

Dettol launches India’s first Hygiene Olympiad under its Dettol Banega Swasth India initiative

Sep 7, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

National, 07 September 2022: Reckitt, world’s leading consumer health and hygiene company, under its flagship campaign Dettol Banega Swasth India today launched India’s first and biggest Hygiene Olympiad – Dettol Hygiene Olympiad. Built on the fundamentals of good hygiene laying the foundation of good health, this Olympiad will reach 24 million children, motivating them to enhance their reasoning, analytical and problem-solving skills in the context of hygiene, making everyday hygiene practices their second nature. A natural extension to the Dettol School Hygiene Curriculum, the initiative further cements Reckitt’s belief in addressing hygiene gaps that are imperative in India’s journey to better health.

Powered by Dettol Banega Swasth India, the Olympiad is supported by the Dettol School Hygiene Programme’s outreach partners – Plan India, Sesame Workshop India, Gramalaya, Apollo Foundation, Amar Jyoti Yuvak Sangha, MAMTA HIMC, Balipara Foundation, Jagran, and the Global Interfaith WASH Alliance (GIWA), along with Ernst and Young LLP (EY) as the technical partner and is curated by Indian Talent Olympiad. Open to children between 5 to 15 years of age, the Olympiad experience will help students understand the interdependency between hygiene, health, and keeping loved ones protected.

An independent evaluation of the Dettol Hygiene School program in 2021 has found a 57% Reduction in school absenteeism, over the 39% reduction found in 2020. In addition, children’s knowledge of handwashing has improved by 61% and their sanitation practice has increased by 62%. The Dettol Hygiene Olympiad will help build awareness among parents, teachers, and children on addressing their hygiene literacy gaps and work towards further improving handwashing practices, helping further reduce school absenteeism and promote pro-hygiene behaviors.

Mr. Gaurav Jain, Senior Vice President, Reckitt – South Asia said, “Reckitt has been at the forefront of building a healthier planet through focused interventions under our purpose programs. The launch of the Dettol Hygiene Olympiad is another step towards driving positive impact in society through sustainable investments that will help promote pro-hygiene behavior among children.”

Mr. Ravi Bhatnagar, Director- External Affairs and Partnerships, Reckitt- South Asia said, “We are striving to create a healthier world built on the foundation of good hygiene. India’s first and biggest Dettol Hygiene Olympiad is an innovative framework that will help Dettol Banega Swasth India sensitize 24 million children across India towards adopting good personal hygiene behavior, making a difference to the overall health of the world we are living in.”

Ms. Madhumati M., Director, Indian Talent Olympiad said, “Olympiad represents academic brilliance and a solid knowledge base of students while highlighting areas that require attention. We are glad to partner with Dettol Banega Swasth India to bring India’s first Hygiene Olympiad encouraging pro-hygiene behavior among students and focusing on the need to follow the right routine for a healthier tomorrow.”

The Dettol Hygiene Olympiad, under Reckitt India’s flagship initiative Dettol Banega Swasth India, will also Identify ‘Hygiene Champions/Leaders’ who will become advocates of good hygiene in schools and districts. These leaders will be given an opportunity to address vital topics like reduction in school absenteeism, reduction in illness, and living in a healthier and happier home. The exams begin on 6th September 2022 and can be taken by children online or offline. Winners will be felicitated in person on 2^nd October 2022.

The pandemic has made hygiene the new health, therefore, adopting and maintaining the right hygiene practices have taken utmost priority in our lives. Since its inception, Dettol Banega Swasth India has been focusing on sensitizing children about six critical occasions for handwashing, through the Dettol Hygiene curriculum program which includes washing hands after defecation, and the use of toilets; before eating; before preparing and serving food; before feeding infants/children; after cleaning a child’s bottom, and after coughing/sneezing during illness. Dettol Hygiene Olympiad will further engage children from across India in a fun way that motivates them to understand and follow the right hygiene practices in their daily lives for a healthier tomorrow.

Health

COWE & HHCA to organize Cookery Contest in Nizamabad tomorrow Neetu Kiran, honourable Mayor of Nizamabad Municipal Corporation to grace

Sep 7, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

Nizamabad, September 7, 2022… The Confederation of Women Entrepreneurs of India (COWE) and Hands in Hospitality Chef’s Association to organize a Cooking competition in Nizamabad tomorrow. It will be held at Hotel Vamshi International, Nizamabad. The theme of the competition is Paushetik Vegetarian.

Neetu Kiran, honourable Mayor of Nizamabad Municipal Corporation will be the Chief Guest and inaugurate the contest. Smt. Shilpa Reddy, Entrepreneur, Co-founder of Ekam Earlt, and Influential Socialite will be the guest of honour.

The Cooking competition” is titled as “Mera Swad Mera Swaasth”

It is a four city contest being held in Telangana. It was started in Karimnagar on 17th August, 2022 and is already held at Warangal. Subsequently, it will be held in Mahabubnagar on 22nd September. The finals will be held on 16th October in Hyderabad. Anyone can participate.

There is a nominal registration fee of Rs 200/-. All the participants will be given Prizes, Aprons and Certificates

Ms. Sandhya Reddy of COWE disclosed that all the women who are interested in participating need to take cooked vegetarian based food cooked at home and display it at the contest arena. COWE is inviting all enterprising women to showcase their culinary skills.

The contest is not just aimed to test culinary skills, but to spot entrepreneurial talent among rural women and nurture their future entrepreneurial aspirations. It is a contest with a unique purpose. COWE aims to turn 150 rural women into food entrepreneurs

Any aspiring woman can participate. The chefs will judge based on the healthy nature of the food, concept, innovation, and presentation. The best participants of each center will participate in the final where they need to cook live in a live kitchen. Prior to the final, a workshop will be run for them. Three best winners will be picked up in the final. Based on their interest, ambitious women will be nurtured and groomed to become women entrepreneurs.

1st, 2nd, and 3rd plus 5 consolation prize winners will be selected for the finals. 100 to 150 women are expected to participate in each center. About 500 women are expected to participate in the contest. 35% of these women will be converted into women entrepreneurs.

Business

Max Estates announces its entry into Gurugram with 1.6 Mn sq.ft. commercial development opportunity

Sep 7, 2022 by Mansi Praharaj 0 Comments

7^th September 2022, New Delhi.

Max Ventures & Industries Limited’s (MaxVIL), one of the three holding companies of the $4‐Bn Max Group, today announced that Max Estates, the real estate arm of the company proposed to acquire 100% of the equity of Acreage Builders Private Limited, at an enterprise value of Rs. 322.50 Crores, subject to seller obtaining requisite approvals. The transaction is expected to be completed by February 2023. Post the acquisition, the said company will become a wholly owned subsidiary of Max Estates Limited.

Acreage Builders Private Limited holds a license to develop the commercial project over an area measuring 7.15 acres, located at Golf Course Extension Road, one of the most promising upcoming micro markets in Gurugram.

Max Estates plans to develop a best‐in‐class Grade A+ commercial space on this land. The potential leasable area is ~1.6 Mn sq. ft.

The current transaction will enable Max Estates to achieve its aspiration of becoming a leading real estate player in Delhi‐NCR.

Commenting on the same, Mr. Sahil Vachani, MD & CEO of MaxVIL said, “This acquisition marks our entry into Gurugram, a key market for Commercial Real Estate (CRE) both within Delhi‐NCR and pan‐India. The transaction will further diversify the geographic footprint of our CRE Portfolio and aid our aspiration of becoming a leading player in the Delhi‐NCR. The underlying land is on the main Golf Course Extension Road, which has emerged as a key destination for leading domestic and multi‐national players looking for office space in Delhi‐NCR. As we scale, our focus will be on strengthening organizational capacity and capability to drive seamless execution across both Commercial and Residential opportunities and, in turn, unlock multi-fold value for all our stakeholders.

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