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Virgio achieves prestigious PETA Certification, strengthening its commitment to ethical and sustainable fashion

Jun 25, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #Amar Nagaram, #BENGALURU, #Ethical Treatment of Animals, #PETA Approved Vegan certification, #PETA Certification, #the pioneering sustainable fashion brand, #Virgio

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Bengaluru, India – June 25, 2024 – Virgio, the pioneering sustainable fashion brand, is proud to announce that it has officially received the PETA Approved Vegan certification. This significant milestone underscores Virgio’s unwavering commitment to ethical practices, animal welfare, and pro-planet fashion.

People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) India is the best known animal rights organisation in the country with over 2 million members and supporters. Global PETA entities combined have more than 9 million members and supporters. Every year, billions of animals suffer and die for clothing and accessories. The fashion industry has long been criticised for its exploitation of animals, involving practices that are often hidden from the public eye. From the use of fur, leather, wool, and silk to testing products on animals, the industry has a substantial impact on animal welfare. Animals are subjected to cruelty and inhumane conditions to meet the demands of fashion consumers.

Virgio has been at the forefront of transforming the fashion industry by embracing sustainable & ethical fashion. Achieving PETA approval is a testament to Virgio’s mission. Virgio uses cruelty-free vegan materials such as natural fabrics, recycled fabrics, and other alternatives to traditional animal-derived products. This ensures that no animals are harmed in the creation of the collections.

“We are thrilled to be recognized by PETA for our commitment to cruelty-free and ethical fashion,” said Amar Nagaram, Co-founder and CEO of Virgio stated. “This certification aligns with our core values of ethics, transparency, innovation, and responsibility towards our planet and all its inhabitants. It is a significant step forward in our mission to create fashion that respects the environment and its inhabitants.”

Virgio’s PETA Approved Vegan status assures consumers that no animal-derived materials are used in the creation of its products. The certification process involved rigorous scrutiny of Virgio’s supply chain, materials, and manufacturing processes to ensure compliance with PETA’s stringent standards.

“PETA India is thrilled to have Virgio proudly declare its compassion for animals and respect for the environment by obtaining ‘PETA-Approved Vegan’ certification,” says PETA India Senior Corporate Affairs Assistant Priyanka Bhoj. “Consumers are increasingly rejecting fashion that involves animal suffering and death, and the harmful environmental impact of leather, wool, and other animal-derived materials is well-documented. By choosing vegan, Virgio is setting the standard in the industry and leading the way in ethical and sustainable fashion.”

“We believe in fashion that lasts longer, looks better, and does no harm,” Amar Nagaram added. “Our partnership with PETA strengthens our resolve to lead the industry towards a more humane and sustainable future.”

Virgio invites customers to join in its journey towards ethical fashion by choosing products that are kind to animals and the environment.

Business

AI health startup Cloudphysician raises Dollar10.5 mn funding led by Peak XV Partners

Jun 25, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #AI health startup, #AI health startup Cloudphysician, #BENGALURU, #Cloudphysician, #Dr. Dhruv Joshi, #Dr. Dileep Raman, #ICU solution, #Mohit Bhatnagar, #Peak XV Partners

Bengaluru, 25th June 2024: AI health startup, Cloudphysician, has raised $10.5 million in a Series A funding round led by Peak XV Partners, with participation from Elevar Equity and venture debt firm Panthera Peak. Cloudphysician is a full-stack AI and operations company that partners with hospitals to manage patients in their ICU and Emergency departments. Its seamlessly integrated tech, world-class treatment protocols, and best-in-class medical teams improve patient outcomes.

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The fresh capital infusion will be used to propel Cloudphysician’s growth and operations within India and expand into multiple emerging markets and established markets such as the US. Additionally, the funds will be used to further enhance its innovative AI platform, RADAR, to improve its co-pilot features using data. With this latest funding, Cloudphysician is well-equipped to lead the charge in revolutionizing the delivery of critical care, ensuring that high-quality care is acessible, scalable, and cost-effective for hospitals everywhere.

Quality of critical care has been a global challenge mostly because of high costs, and increasing demand. The healthcare market in India also has a significant gap, particularly in ICU care, where the disparity between the number of patients and the availability of skilled doctors and beds has never been addressed. Focusing on leveraging tech to solve this problem, Dr. Dhruv Joshi and Dr. Dileep Raman, both intensivists trained in the US, founded Cloudphysician in 2017 to ensure delivery of high-quality critical care to all. Cloudphysician has now extended its partnership to over 200 hospitals across 23 states in the country, caring for over 1 lakh patients.

Commenting on the raise, in a joint statement Co-founders Dr. Dhruv Joshi, and Dr. Dileep Raman, said, “We are excited to partner with Peak XV Partners and continue our partnership with Elevar Equity as we create a new model of critical care at a global scale. Cloudphysician is a unique confluence of AI and human clinical expertise coming together to save lives. We aim to scale our business and continue transforming critical care delivery in India and global markets. We remain committed to our vision of leveraging AI and advanced technology to ensure high-quality care is accessible to all, regardless of location.”

Mohit Bhatnagar, Managing Director at Peak XV, commented on the investment: “Diseases with high severity in India such as cancer and heart disease are routinely cared for in Cloudphysician Smart-ICUs. Its digital Care Center platform is leveraging AI to empower ICUs across 200+ hospitals to provide super specialised and tailored care with 24/7 monitoring. As a result, hospitals have seen up to a 40% reduction in ICU mortality rates. Excited to join Dr. Dhruv and Dr. Dileep’s mission to save more lives. They are building an India-first business which has the opportunity to become the world’s first independent, scaled-up business in this space.”

This raise reinforces Cloudphysician’s dedication to pioneering and advancing the delivery of critical care. By leveraging its Smart-ICU solution, Cloudphysician transforms traditional ICUs, enabling hospitals to provide continuous 24/7 care and more effective treatments. Cloudphysician has enabled a 50% increase in ICU usage for their partner hospitals, resulting in an increase in revenue. Focusing on enhancing its AI-augmented proprietary technology platform, RADAR, Cloudphysician aims to become the largest and fastest-growing full-stack virtual critical care network. The healthcare company is creating the largest team of best-in-class critical care doctors and nurses. As a clear leader in a market of over 50,000 hospitals across India, Cloudphysician is poised to capture 10% of this market in the coming years and as a first mover, establish its global presence.

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Muzigal launches its State-of-the-art Music Academy in Amruthahallli, Jakkuru Layout, Bengaluru

Jun 24, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, #India’s largest Music Education Platform, #Jakkuru Layout, #Muzigal, #State-of-the-art Music Academy in Amruthahallli

Bangalore, 24th June 2024: Muzigal, India’s largest Music Education Platform, launched its 04th state-of-the-art music academy in Bengaluru. Located in Amruthahallli, Jakkuru Layout, Bengaluru, the academy is spread over 2200 sqft and boasts of an unmatched ambience which is highly conducive to the learning of music including vocal and instrumental. In the presence of Chief Guest Nagaranjini Raghu (Playback Singer) and Guests of Honour, Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, (Founder-Muzigal)

Inauguration Of Muzigal Acdemy by Chief Guest Nagaranjini Raghu (Playback Singer) and Guests of Honour, Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, (Founder-Muzigal)

With a capacity to accommodate over 500 students, spread over multiple batches, the Music Academy at Amruthahallli will offer lessons in Piano, Keyboard, Guitar, Drums, Carnatic Vocals, Hindustani Vocals, Western Vocals, Violin and Ukulele. For the inaugural month, post the launch of the Music Academy, Muzigal is offering 1-month of free music education with all enrolments.

Muzigal’s state-of-the-art academy is setting a gold standard in music education by providing a 360-degree framework in the music learning and teaching eco-system with online, offline and music instruments’ shop-front integrated into one platform.

Speaking at the launch of Muzigal’s Academy Founder, Dr. Lakshminarayana Yeluri, said, “The Muzigal Academy builds on our mission of democratizing music education by giving learners access to a state-of-the-art learning center in their own community. This will represent the best learning and teaching experience one could hope for in music. It will cater to the widest range of courses in Indian classical and western music taught by expert music teachers. In addition to these, a structured curriculum, periodic assessments, certification, flexible fee payment plans, highly trained teachers, and easy access, make it learner-centric at heart.”

With over 10,000 students spread across India, USA, UK, Australia, and UAE, supported by 400+ trained music teachers and over 40,000 classes completed successfully, Muzigal has helped students fulfil their music aspirations globally, whether they are hobby learners or serious learners hoping to achieve Trinity grade certification.

Traditional music institutions in India have mostly remained as mom-and-pop shops, home tuitions or through some of the large boutique institutions that are either restricted to certain geographies or limited only to advanced level of music learners that are not built to scale with a tech stack behind them. Muzigal’s academy epitomizes and reimagines neighbourhood music academies with state-of-the-art infrastructure, wide choice of music courses, dedicated staff, trained teachers and a shop front. Muzigal invites learners of all age groups and walks of life to come and join the fun.

Muzigal provides a comprehensive approach to music education by leveraging its online presence, offline academies and expert teachers to address the needs of music learners. This approach ensures that students have the resources and guidance necessary to achieve their musical aspirations.

Business

CrowdStrike Breaks Speed Record in MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluation

Jun 21, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #CrowdStrike, #CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete MDR, #Michael Sentonas, #MITRE ATT&CK® Evaluation

BENGALURU, India. June 21, 2024 – CrowdStrike set a new speed benchmark for cybersecurity threat detection, identifying and alerting on a sophisticated eCrime adversary attack in just four minutes during the closed-book MITRE Engenuity’s ATT&CK® Evaluations: Managed Services-Round 2. CrowdStrike Falcon® Complete MDR operates at the speed of the adversary, detecting the security incident six to 11 times faster than competitive vendors, while scoring the highest in detection coverage.

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MITRE’s closed book evaluation emulated a real-world eCrime attack without giving the vendors prior knowledge of the threat scenario – creating the most accurate assessment of a vendor’s capabilities. In this scenario, prevention capabilities of the Falcon agent were not permitted and the Falcon platform was operating in detect-only mode, meaning no automated actions could be taken to kill processes. In this rigorous setting, CrowdStrike reported 42 out of the 43 adversary techniques. MITRE recorded CrowdStrike’s mean-time-to-detect (MTTD) – the average time between when a specific attack activity was performed and an email alert regarding that activity was received – at a record-breaking four minutes, setting a new benchmark for speed in threat detection.

“Stopping breaches requires security teams to operate at the speed of the adversary. The Falcon platform’s unique cloud-born, AI-native architecture with one intelligent sensor delivers the best analyst experience and the fastest, most effective cybersecurity outcomes in the industry,” said Michael Sentonas, President of CrowdStrike. “Multiple platforms and stitched-together solutions are hard to use, create operational complexity, and slow security teams down when speed matters most. This is evident in testing scenarios and even more so in real-world environments. The powerful combination of CrowdStrike’s elite team of experts, the Falcon platform, and our knowledge of the adversary is unmatched in delivering the speed and efficacy needed to stop breaches.”

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Astrikos.ai Appoints Guruprasad Nagaraj as Chief Product Officer

Jun 19, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #AI and ML platforms, #Astrikos.ai, #BENGALURU, #Dr. Chinmay Hegde, #Guruprasad Nagaraj, #Guruprasad Nagaraj as Chief Product Officer, #IIM Kozhikode, #Urban Analytics for Smart Cities and Digital Urban Spaces

19th June 2024, Bengaluru: Astrikos.ai, an emerging leader in advanced AI and ML platforms, and a key player in Urban Analytics for Smart Cities and Digital Urban Spaces, announced the appointment of Guruprasad Nagaraj as the Chief Product Officer. With 20 years of experience in product management, design, development, automation, QA, and sustenance, Guruprasad will oversee the organization’s product strategy as a seasoned engineering leader.

Guruprasad Nagaraj, Chief Product Officer, astrikos.ai

Guruprasad will be responsible for further evolving S!aP product Suite (KOLÁZ, Cognus, Omnific, among others), at Astrikos.ai. Spearheading product management he will oversee the entire product life-cycle – from ideation to market launch – ensuring strong product performance in key markets across the globe.

Welcoming Guruprasad, Dr. Chinmay Hegde, Co-Founder, CEO, and Managing Director of Astrikos.ai, said, “We are thrilled to have Guruprasad lead our Product Business Unit. The advent of Gen AI marks a significant milestone in AI history, unlocking unparalleled creativity and productivity. Guruprasad’s extensive leadership experience in both the US and India, along with his track record of delivering top-tier products, will be critical in driving product innovation at Astrikos.ai. His expertise will elevate our organization’s growth and provide us with a competitive edge.”

Guruprasad has held leadership roles at Optiv Inc., Hewlett Packard, Boeing, McAfee, and Cisco, among others. Most recently, he served as Vice President of Engineering at AppViewX, a US-based organization in automated certificate lifecycle management and PKI solutions. In this role, he led the Bengaluru Center, driving SLT Bengaluru, and oversaw the ADC+ Program, Engineering Development, QA, and DevOps.

“Astrikos.ai is a pioneer in developing advanced AI/ML platforms, revolutionizing key infrastructure sectors globally by driving innovation, efficiency, and delivering customer-focused solutions. I am honored to join the leadership team and look forward to contributing to the organization’s global product strategy, bringing value to our customers worldwide,” said Guruprasad Nagaraj, Chief Product Officer at Astrikos.ai.

Guruprasad holds an MS in Software Systems from BITS Pilani and has completed a Strategic Management program at IIM Kozhikode.

Astrikos.ai’s range of cutting-edge, comprehensive solutions enables smarter, more efficient, and sustainable operations, significantly impacting urban living and facility management worldwide. Key verticals the organization serves are the Public Sector, Data Centers, Urban local bodies, Smart Cities, Manufacturing Units, Healthcare Infrastructure, and Airports. Its esteemed customers include more than five smart cities across India, MENA, and ASEAN, the data center of one of India’s largest private sector banks, a food & beverages giant in India, and large infrastructure and infrastructure management companies, among others.

Technology

SiMa.ai Unveils Palette™ SDK 1.3 for Superior ML Development

Jun 18, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #CEO and Founder, #Mr. Krishna Rangasayee, #SiMa.ai, #SiMa.ai Unveils Palette™ SDK 1.3, #SiMa.ai's Machine Learning System-on-Chip, #Superior ML Development, #the software centric

Bengaluru, June 18, 2024: SiMa.ai, the software centric, embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip company, announced the latest release of its Palette™ SDK (version 1.3), bringing several enhancements designed to streamline the machine learning (ML) developer experience. This release marks a significant step forward in making ML application development more accessible and efficient for developers worldwide.

Palette is a low-code, command-line environment designed for ML application development on SiMa.ai’s Machine Learning System-on-Chip (MLSoC) silicon. It supports the entire application pipeline, from creation to deployment, in minutes using Python scripting. It facilitates auto-partitioning and compilation across the MLA and Quad-core Arm Subsystem with integrated cache. Additionally, developers can integrate C/C++ host applications, libraries, or functions using C/C++ APIs to quickly achieve a cohesive production environment.

With Palette 1.3, SiMa.ai enhances its C++ APIs, improving integration of the MLSoC platform into existing C++ applications. New features include acceleration pipeline status updates and enhanced error reporting, offering increased trace and debug visibility, simplifying the porting of C++ applications using HOST + GPU/Accelerators.

Palette 1.3 also introduces int16 quantization, enhancing precision for hard-to-quantize models. This feature balances precision and computational efficiency, ideal for applications with moderate memory and computational constraints. Developers can start with int8 quantization, assess accuracy using various calibration methods, and switch to int16 quantization if int8 metrics are insufficient, fine-tuning calibration parameters for optimal performance.

Mr. Krishna Rangasayee, CEO and Founder, SiMa.ai commented, “At SiMa.ai, our goal is to support developers at every stage of their ML journey. We continuously add new functionalities, scripts, and models to ensure a seamless and effortless developer experience. With Palette 1.3, we are excited to further empower developers in accelerating their application pipelines at the edge.”

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Max Kids Festival Brings Nationwide Canvas for Unleashing Imagination

Jun 17, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #Head-Marketing, #max fashion, #Max Fashion India, #Max Kids Festival, #Miss India, #Nationwide Canvas for Unleashing Imagination, #Neha Dhupia, #Pallavi Pandey, #PAN India, #Pioneering the global fashion landscape, #President & Deputy CEO of Max Fashion India, #Sumit Chandna

Bengaluru, June 17, 2024 – Pioneering the global fashion landscape, Max Fashion proudly unveils the return of its popular Max Kids Festival campaign for summer 2024. Since its inception 14 years ago, the Max Kids Festival has grown to become a landmark event that families eagerly await each summer, playing a key role in strengthening Max’s position as the most loved fashion brand with everybody in the country. Today, the kid’s category accounts for one-fourth of Max’s total sales. The nationwide annual initiative focuses on kids and teens celebrating their creativity through the medium of art. This year’s edition will feature an unprecedented all-India drawing and colouring contest for kids and teens across 21 cities and more than 100 Max stores.

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Pallavi Pandey, Head Marketing, Max Fashion India exclaims ” The Max Kids Festival is our biggest and most beloved annual brand IP. Each year, it grows grander in scale and ambition as we strive to create an unparalleled experience for our youngest fans. We realize the boundless passion, creativity, and effort inherent in kids, which is why this year, we are showcasing their incredible talents in a truly spectacular fashion. The festival is a celebration of kids’ imagination brought to life and we are committed to providing a platform that amplifies their voices and creative expressions like never before.”

Inaugurating the drawing exhibition, acclaimed actress and former Miss India, Neha Dhupia, graced the occasion. She also interacted with esteemed guests during the event.

Every year, Max thoughtfully curates the collection around popular comic themes. This year, they have expanded their inspiration beyond just comics to also incorporate beloved shows and characters from leading OTT platforms. The 2024 collection is a delightful amalgamation of iconic comic characters like Garfield, SpongeBob, and LOL Surprise, seamlessly blended with fan-favourite OTT sensations such as Wednesday, Stranger Things, One Piece and more priced at 129 INR onwards. The event will feature an exhibit showcasing the shopping bags created by the kids, accompanied by engaging art activities tailored for kids and teens. Additionally, a youth fashion show will take center stage, spotlighting the Urban collection.

Sumit Chandna, President & Deputy CEO of Max Fashion India, on the occasion said ” For years, we have stood the test of time by staying true to our commitment of bringing the coolest and trendiest collections for teens and kids. This unwavering focus has not only strengthened our brand identity but also helped us increase the contribution from the genz and youth segments year after year. We take immense pride in being a brand that resonates with the ever-evolving tastes and preferences of the youth, ensuring we remain their go-to destination for fast fashion.”

Open to kids starting from 3 years and above, the 2024 Max Kids Festival will take place at Max stores PAN India, with the theme: “Draw Your Superhero saving Earth” on a shopping bag made from recyclable paper provided at the store. With 23000+ kids registering from multiple cities, the entries received will be exhibited at a special Max Kids Festival event on June 16 at the Mall of Asia, Bangalore. A select seven grand prize winners will win an all-expenses paid trip to Kashmir, with their families.

Business

To strengthen corporate relations, IIM Kashipur to host firms in Delhi, outreaching to Gulf, southeast Asian companies

Jun 17, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #BENGALURU, #CHRO, #from Torry Harris, #IIM Kashipur, #IIM Kashipur to host firms in Delhi, #Indian Institute of Management, #Ms. Aparna Chetan, #One of India’s premier management school, #Sachin Garg, #Southeast Asian companies

Bengaluru: One of India’s premier management school, Indian Institute of Management (IIM) Kashipur (Uttarakhand) is expanding its horizon to attract companies with a slew of measures keeping the global job market in mind.

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In an Annual HR summit ‘PERENNIAL 2024’ held on June 15 at Bengaluru’s Holiday Inn hotel, IIM Kashipur announced that the institute will also host companies in Delhi for the campus placements to attract diverse companies from across the country.

The institute hosted 200+ companies in the 2024-25 placement season at the IIM Kashipur campus.

The institute also announced that IIM Kashipur will continue reaching out to companies through HR summits and events in southern part of the country focusing on cities like Silicon Valley Bengaluru, Hyderabad, Chennai and others.

To enhance its corporate relations and maintain close bonding with the companies providing them a platform to discuss the future of the HR and management industry, the institute held three events in the last one year, the officials said.

Besides, the institute is reaching out Southeast Asian and Gulf companies to enhance its global footprint, said the institute officials in a day long HR summit held in Bengaluru on June 15 at Holiday Inn hotel with a theme Future-Ready HR, Nurturing Talent for tomorrow’s success.

Prof. Utkarsh, Chairperson, Placement and Corporate Relations, IIM Kashipur said, “We are taking a slew of steps under corporate outreach programme to strengthen our bonding with firms. We believe, our students are our brand ambassadors and it’s our responsibility to prepare them for the industry and provide best working opportunities.”

The latest Annual HR summit held in Bangaluru on Saturday on the topic, “Cultivating a culture of continuous learning: Empowering employees for the career growth.”

The Chief Information Officer, Talent Ola, Sachin Garg was the Guest of Honor of the event along with the HRs of five companies.

Mr. Rakesh Gopalani, DGM- People and Culture, Porter, Ms. Aparna Chetan, CHRO, Torry Harris, Ms. Amrutha M, HRBP, HP and Ms. Monalisha, Associate Director Human Resources, Flipkart were the panelists moderated by Mr. Sharad Prakash, Senior Project Manager – Supply Chain, Takeda Pharmaceuticals and IIM Kashipur Alumnus.

The panelists discussed on the introduction of AI in HR, the future of work from home and challenges ahead of the HR industry. There were interesting discussions on from policing to being humane, how a buffet of services will be the future for employees in organizations.

The panel also discussed over the virtual biases and the ways to avoid them and recognize the employees better.

Mr. Rakesh Gopalani spoke about the gaps in the mentor-mentee relationship and how we must be free of any hesitation to learn from mentors referring to anecdote that the child who cry most gets more attention in the family.

Ms Monalisha from Flipkart talked about the India’s transformation from service provider to a global leader due to ease of business, closeness to the market and hub good talents.

Miss Amrutha brought in the interesting concepts of reverse mentoring and speed mentorship and the role they play in career growth. She also highlighted potential ways to retain talent by introducing a bucket of offers.

Mr. Sharad Prakash, who was moderating the event not only navigated the guests throughout the discussion to get the best insights but also shared his real time experiences from journey.

Future of Work from Home

On the question future of ‘work from home’, Mr. Rakesh Gopalani, from Porter said that the work from home is affecting the mental health of the employees. It’s important to have separate work and personal space.

Ms. Aparna Chetan, from Torry Harris pointed out that work from home has its advantages as well as disadvantages. “The team effort is completely missing from work from home method which is key to the company. You learn from your surroundings, seniors which totally missing. We need to distinguish between personal and professional life which mixes during the work from home and it affects our mental health.”

While Ms. Monalisha, from Flipkart contended that disconnecting office work and personal life is important but one size doesn’t fit all. The companies need to keep both the options open for employees.

Challenges for HR industry

Talking over the upcoming challenges of the HR industry, the panelists said that HR industry came a long way from policing the employees to supporting them. “We need to introduce value system in the work place, bucket of offers, develop personal bonding and help the employees in developing sense of belonging to the company.”

While Rakesh Gopalani added that with empathy and gesture, the industry needs to invest in the employees to strengthen boding with the companies. “We are also reaching out to the families of the employees by sending cards thanking them for their support to our employee. Such gestures will build a bond with the company and employee,” he said.

Ms. Monalisha emphasized that the company need to recognize their work, compliment the employees and develop personal relations will help them to retain and perform consistently.

The institute also held SIDDHI – The HR Analytics Case Study Competition where over 30 teams presented their project.

The event received a footfall of over a hundred MBA and MBA Analytics students, alumina of IIM Kashipur, and industry experts.

Team IIM Kashipur

Associate Dean Prof. Venkataraghavan Krishnaswamy, IIM Kashipur, Prof. Utkarsh, Chairperson, Placement and Corporate Relations, IIM Kashipur, Prof. Atul Shrivastava, Mr. Gaurav Saxena and Kashif Hasnain, PRO, IIM Kashipur.

Technology

Automation Anywhere Teams Up with Microsoft to Integrate Enterprise Automation with Azure OpenAI Service

Jun 13, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #A leader in AI-powered automation, #Adi Kuruganti, #AI + Automation Enterprise System, #Automation, #Automation Anywhere, #Automation Anywhere Teams Up with Microsoft, #Azure OpenAI Service, #BENGALURU, #Eletrobras, #Head of Hyperautomation Center of Excellence, #Integrate Enterprise Automation, #Steve McNamara, #Vitor Paulo Correia, #VP of Automation Engineering at R1RCM

Bengaluru , June 13, 2024 –– Automation Anywhere, a leader in AI-powered automation, expanded its collaboration with Microsoft through the integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service within Automation Anywhere’s new AI + Automation Enterprise System, to help enterprises automate complex end-to-end processes across enterprise applications using AI Agents.

This announcement expands the existing integration of Automation Anywhere’s enterprise automation platform with Azure AI Document Intelligence. With its new AI Studio solution, customers can build AI Agents for any complex enterprise automation use case on GenAI models from Azure OpenAI Service. Automation Anywhere already embeds Azure AI Document Intelligence as part of its own Document Automation solution for processing standard forms. With Automation Anywhere’s Document Automation enhancements, customers can use Azure Open AI Service as their underlying foundational model provider, enabling the processing of unstructured documents.

“Automation Anywhere’s integration with Microsoft Azure OpenAI will deepen the leverage of AI-enabled complex automation solutions while extending the beneficial impact to new areas of the organization,” said Steve McNamara, VP of Automation Engineering at R1RCM. “Leveraging the ability to rapidly create automation solutions that take advantage of LLM-based data mining, and generative AI responses will create distinctive advantages in the healthcare sector. R1 is heavily invested in Microsoft Azure and Automation Anywhere. This new partnership will play a significant role in our future automation strategy.”

“The integration of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service and Automation Anywhere will enable a wide range of solutions, enhancing efficiency, agility, and scalability in AI-driven automation across diverse business processes and use cases.,” said Vitor Paulo Correia, Head of Hyperautomation Center of Excellence, Eletrobras. “The ability for organizations to create AI Agents and agentic workflows is a smart approach to improve how we work.”

“The combination of Azure OpenAI Service and our new AI Studio will enable organizations to automate what was never possible before,” said Adi Kuruganti, Chief Product Officer, Automation Anywhere. “This initiative with Microsoft is a continuation of our long-running collaboration in AI. We wanted to partner with the leading AI platform to maximize impact for our joint customers.”

“With Automation Anywhere’s new Automation + AI Enterprise System, enterprise customers can rapidly build and deploy AI-powered process automations combined with Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service in a secure way for large enterprises across key functions including customer service operations, finance, IT and HR,” said Marco Casalaina, Vice President of Products, Azure AI.

These new integrations are expected to be available in the second quarter, with expanded model selection from Azure OpenAI Service available in the third quarter.

Business

Xiaomi 14 CIVI, Co-engineered with Leica, Debuts in India: Camera-Centric Powerhouse

Jun 13, 2024 by Sujata Muguda 0 Comments #a global leader in technology and innovation, #Anuj Sharma, #BENGALURU, #Camera-Centric Powerhouse, #Chief Marketing Officer, #Co-engineered with Leica, #Embracing Nature's Tranquillity, #h Leica's Partnership and Xiaomi's AI Capabilities, #TMSC, #Xiaomi, #Xiaomi 14 CIVI, #Xiaomi 14 Series, #Xiaomi India

Bengaluru , June 13, 2024: Xiaomi, a global leader in technology and innovation, unveils the Xiaomi 14 CIVI, a stunning addition to the acclaimed Xiaomi 14 Series. Co-engineered with Leica, Xiaomi 14 CIVI takes forward Xiaomi’s legacy in mobile imaging and smartphone photography. The Xiaomi 14 CIVI doubles-down on camera performance while seamlessly inheriting the iconic design language of the Xiaomi 14 Series, marking a significant evolution in the flagship segment. This demonstrates Xiaomi’s ongoing commitment to making cutting-edge innovations available to everyone.

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“Building on the phenomenal success of the Xiaomi 14 Series, co-engineered with Leica, we’re excited to announce the latest addition of the Xiaomi 14 CIVI to the line-up”, says Anuj Sharma, Chief Marketing Officer, Xiaomi India. “The Xiaomi 14 Series pushed the boundaries of smartphone photography, innovative design and unmatched performance. Our aim was to expand these latest innovations to a wider audience. With the launch of Xiaomi 14 CIVI, we are rewriting the rules of innovation and redefining what a smartphone in this segment can offer. It delivers a complete flagship experience, from its stunning design to its everyday performance that surpasses benchmarks, all equipped with the best cameras we are offering in this segment. The Xiaomi 14 CIVI isn’t just a phone; it’s a statement.”

A Symphony of Design and Comfort

The Xiaomi 14 Series has redefined mobile excellence with its captivating design and cutting-edge technology. With the Xiaomi 14 CIVI, Xiaomi seamlessly integrates with the series’ design language while carving its own unique path.

1. Matcha Green: Embracing Nature’s Tranquillity

Inspired by nature, Matcha Green features high-end Nano tech vegan leather for exceptional wear resistance, skin-friendly feel, and easy cleaning. It inherits the Xiaomi 14 Ultra’s anti-yellowing and anti-peeling properties for lasting beauty. A revolutionary 64% bio-based carbon material derived from sustainable sources, creates a unique parquet pattern on each phone, making every Xiaomi 14 CIVI Matcha Green one-of-a-kind.

2. Cruise Blue: A Breathtaking Blend of Blues

The Cruise Blue embodies the awe-inspiring beauty of two distinct bodies of water merging into a mesmerizing blue. Xiaomi has meticulously crafted the underlying patterns beneath the glass, ensuring a smooth surface while maintaining the visual depth. An exceptional Anti-glare glass completes the package, effectively resisting fingerprints and smudges for a pristine look.

3. Shadow Black: Understated Elegance with a Stellar Twist

For those who appreciate sophisticated simplicity, the Shadow Black offers a timeless masterpiece. This features a smooth-to-the-touch Anti-glare glass with a sophisticated matte effect, resisting fingerprints and smudges. All three variants of the Xiaomi 14 CIVI boast color-matched metal frames for a unified and premium look.

Beyond aesthetics, the 14 CIVI prioritizes user comfort. By leveraging its unique materials, Xiaomi has achieved an incredibly lightweight design at just 177 grams and 7.4 mm thickness. The phone’s unique quad-curved body finish makes it one of the most comfortable phones to hold. In fact, it’s the sleekest device in its segment.

A Flagship Display Experience

Xiaomi 14 CIVI boasts a groundbreaking floating Quad-curve display, inherited from the Xiaomi 14 Ultra. This innovative design seamlessly merges aesthetics with practicality, achieving a perfect balance between stunning visuals and comfortable use. It’s one of the first displays of its kind in this segment, offering a truly immersive viewing experience. The display features a smooth 120Hz refresh rate for seamless scrolling, while Dolby Vision® certification and support for a staggering 68+ billion colors support a cinematic viewing experience. Xiaomi 14 CIVI is also equipped with Gorilla® Glass Victus® 2 for the screen that has added heightened durability for long-term use.

Powerhouse of Seamless Performance

At the heart of the 14 CIVI lies the new generation flagship Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 chipset. This processor prioritizes a best-in-class ISP (Image Signal Processor) to deliver the exceptional Leica camera experience that users love. Built on the 4nm TMSC process and featuring an X4 super-core and Qualcomm Triple ISP 18-bit technology, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 sets a new standard for speed and efficient power usage.

Xiaomi 14 CIVI boasts an incredible battery life of 4700mAh, lasting up to more than a day on a single charge. With 1600 charge cycles, it maintains 80% health even after 4+ years of heavy use. The in-box 67W Turbo charger ensures full power in no time. The phone is equipped with LPDDR5X RAM, up to 12GB, and UFS 4.0 storage, up to 512GB, ensuring everything runs smoothly and loads at lightning speed.

Powered by Xiaomi’s HyperOS, Xiaomi 14 CIVI promises to deliver a user experience like no other. With HyperOS, users can expect a personalized, secure, and powerful experience that sets a new standard for mobile connectivity.

Capture Cinematic Moments with Leica’s Partnership and Xiaomi’s AI Capabilities

Xiaomi 14 CIVI elevates the smartphone photography experience, joining the Xiaomi 14 and Xiaomi 14 Ultra in featuring a Leica Summilux lens. It features optically stabilized 50MP f/1.63 Light Hunter 800 primary sensor helping in capture stunning details and vibrant colors in any lighting. This combination creates a beautiful, natural bokeh effect with a shallow depth of field, taking the outcome to new heights. Like other Xiaomi x Leica devices, the 14 CIVI also excels in portrait mode. Capture stunning portraits at 50mm with the dedicated telephoto lens, a focal length ideal for capturing the essence of the subject. Xiaomi 14 CIVI features a 12MP Leica ultra-wide lens with a remarkable 120° field of view, perfect for capturing expansive landscapes and grand architecture. The camera department features Leica’s custom tuning and special Leica photography modes. For flawless group selfies, the dual selfie 32MP ultra-wide- & wide-angle front camera, equipped with AI Group Selfie Mode, ensures everyone fits perfectly into the frame. The front camera has been equipped with autofocus feature so it can better recognize and track faces between two cameras, even when the distance between the camera and the subjects in the photo is increased or the number of people in the frame have increased. The result is superior groupfies with a clearer, more detailed picture.

Xiaomi 14 CIVI delivers unmatched cinematic quality through the powerful combination of Leica optics, Xiaomi’s groundbreaking AISP Imaging Brain, and Xiaomi HyperOS. Additionally, Xiaomi is working on a public beta that will unlock a suite of AI-powered features in the gallery, including AI Magic Erase for removing undesired objects, AI Expansion Tool for extending photo edges, and AI Group Selfie Mode for flawless group shots.

Price & Availability

Xiaomi 14 CIVI will be available in three stunning colours- Matcha Green, Cruise Blue and Shadow Black starting at a net effective price of INR 39,999 for the 8GB + 256 GB variant and INR 44,999 for 12GB + 512 GB, 20th June 2024 onwards exclusively on Flipkart, mi.com and Xiaomi Retail Partners.

Offer details: Users can avail an instant discount of ₹3000 with ICICI Credit and Debit cards or avail Xiaomi exchange bonus of ₹3,000 for only Xiaomi/Redmi customers, across Mi.com, Amazon.in, Mi Home and Mi Studio, and authorized retail partners

Additionally, pre-booking for Xiaomi 14 CIVI starts today; June 12 at 2pm and is valid till June 19, 2024. Customers pre-booking the all-new Xiaomi 14 CIVI will be eligible for a Redmi Watch 3 Active at no additional cost.

Early Access

Early access sale commences 12th June, 6:00pm onwards at Mi.com, Flipkart and across Mi Homes.

Xiaomi Easy Finance allows users to avail instant credit disbursals with 100% interest-free plan.

Elevating the Smart Kitchen Experience: Introducing Xiaomi Air Fryer 6L

Alongside the 14 CIVI, Xiaomi unveils the Xiaomi Air Fryer 6L, the latest addition to its home device portfolio. Designed with the evolving needs of Indian consumers in mind, particularly larger families, the Xiaomi Air Fryer 6L empowers users to embrace healthier lifestyles without compromising on convenience or taste. It boasts a truly innovative adjustable capacity design. This allows consumer to seamlessly adapt the cooking space to fit their needs, whether they’re whipping up a single serving or a feast for the whole family. The fryer adjusts from a generous 6L capacity down to a more compact 3L, depending on the quantity of food that needs to be prepared.

Xiaomi Smart Air Fryer 6L boasts advanced 360-degree hot air circulation technology for effortless, healthy cooking at home. A powerful 1500W motor and a 9-blade fan work together for rapid and even heat distribution, guaranteeing perfectly cooked food every time. For precise temperature control and maximum efficiency, Xiaomi Air Fryer 6L utilizes NTC temperature control technology. It prioritizes ease and convenience with its inclusion of 6 pre-set cooking modes. Take the guesswork out of meal preparation with options for Grill, Fry, Bake, Defrost, Roast, and Reheat. Dehydrate fruits and vegetables for healthy snacks with ease. These intuitive settings allow consumers to achieve restaurant-quality results with minimal effort. The ingenious non-stick coating on the Air Fryer prevents food from sticking or burning, making post-meal cleanup a breeze. The Xiaomi Air Fryer 6L seamlessly integrates into smart kitchens, hence promoting a healthier lifestyle without sacrificing convenience for the users.