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OneWeb and BT sign agreement to explore rural connectivity solutions in the UK and beyond

Jun 28, 2021 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #BT, #Chief Executive, #Digital Infrastructure Minister, #Matt Warman, #Neil Masterson, #OneWeb’s Chief Executive Officer, #Philip Jansen

OneWeb and BT sign agreement to explore rural connectivity solutions in the UK and beyondHyderabad/ LONDON, UK: — OneWeb, the global communications network powered from Space, and BT, one of the world’s leading communication services companies, today announce they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), to explore the provision of improved digital communication services to some of the hardest to reach parts of the UK. The groundbreaking agreement between OneWeb and BT comes as investment in expanding modern, digital infrastructure remains a top priority for the UK’s economic recovery and development post-COVID.

OneWeb’s network has a unique capability to serve hard to reach communities and the work with BT will focus on how satellite technology might support improved capacity, mobile resilience, backhaul and coverage, including Fixed Wireless Access, in challenging geographic locations, as BT explores new options to enhance rural connectivity. As part of the discussions, the companies will consider opportunities to deliver OneWeb’s connectivity services from Low Earth Orbit to businesses and communities around the UK, as well as identifying collaboration opportunities to develop new services beyond UK’s shores for BT’s global customers.

OneWeb continues to execute the deployment of its network at pace and is seeing increasing demand from customers. The company has announced recent distribution partner signings across multiple industries and territories above the 50th Parallel with communication companies including the AST Group, PDI, and ACS among others. Today’s MoU announcement further demonstrates OneWeb’s execution momentum and the confidence customers have in its services and offering.

OneWeb’s Chief Executive Officer, Neil Masterson, said: “This partnership is a huge sign of progress in the resilience and advancement of the overall telecom infrastructure in the UK. OneWeb’s network will be a vital means for bridging the last digital divides across the network and we are excited to be part of the solution with BT to expand the nation’s digital infrastructure.”

Philip Jansen, Chief Executive, BT, said: “Our ambitious full fibre and mobile commitments have put BT at the forefront of efforts to expand digital connectivity across the UK. It’s clear that greater partnership is needed, both with Government and within industry, to ensure connectivity can reach every last corner of the country. Our agreement with OneWeb is an important step to understanding how that goal could be achieved in the future.”

Digital Infrastructure Minister, Matt Warman, added: “No one should miss out on the benefits of better broadband and mobile coverage. It’s great that BT and OneWeb are working together to explore new ways to bring faster and more reliable connectivity to the hardest to reach homes. Alongside industry we have kicked off the biggest broadband build in British history and are spending a record £5.5 billion to end poor or patchy 4G coverage and deliver gigabit speeds in all corners of the UK.”

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ITC Launches Origami Notebooks under its new Classmate Interaktiv Series to Foster Creativity in Children

Dec 23, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Chief Executive, #Education and Stationary Products Business Division, #ITC Classmate, #ITC Ltd, #Mr Vikas Gupta

New Delhi: ITC Classmate, India’s No.1 notebook brand with an unmatched product quality and a strong commitment to partnering students in their journey of learning and development, has launched Origami notebooks, the first in the series of engagement-based notebooks, under its Classmate Interaktiv series. Aimed at encouraging students to learn through “Do It Yourself” activities, these Origami notebooks will enhance their creativity and imagination through experiential learning.

Do-it-yourself learning style is changing the way education is imparted worldwide. According to recent survey results, there is a growing belief that self-service instruction will become more prevalent for lifelong learning. And towards this, learners are “patching together” their education from a “menu of options,” including self-teaching, short courses and bootcamps.

The Interaktiv series notebook marks ITC Classmate’s commitment towards augmenting students’ learning through constant engagement, learning, and interactivity. The Origami notebooks include specialized DIY Origami sheets and would focus on enhanced consumer engagements through videos, contests and so on. This will be followed by more unique product offerings and collaborations in the months to come, which will enable learning and creativity amongst young consumers.

As part of the launch, Classmate is running the “Origami Champions contest” where anyone who collects all 8 designs and shares the same on Classmate’s Facebook or Instagram handle, stands a chance to win exclusive gifts from classmate. Classmate Origami Notebooks are available at select stationery outlets, Amazon, Flipkart and Big Basket. Origami is the art of folding paper to make models which will help kids to improve their visualization skills, develop imagination and improve concentration; thus, helping children exercise their creativity.

Speaking about the launch, Mr. Vikas Gupta, Chief Executive, Education and Stationary Products Business Division, ITC Ltd., said, “ITC Classmate has at its core the driving commitment to ensure consumer delight with its high-quality, innovative and visually appealing products. In accordance with ITC’s focus on continuous innovation, we believe in encouraging children to learn through experiential knowledge. Classmate through its Interaktiv series wants to ensure that kids enjoy the process of learning through curiosity and imagination.”

This journey of Classmate notebook from a physical notes-taking tool to a more meaningful 360-degree engagement tool marks a strategic shift by the brand to make learning more exciting and interactive.

Classmate believes in the “Joy of Learning” and believes that learning must be an exciting and engaging experience for students. Classmate Origami notebooks are exercise notebooks with 2 additional origami sheets as part of the notebook and include exciting models replete with detailed step by step instructions to create the model. Few of the models include – Fighter Jet, Samurai Hat, Car, Lion, Elephant, Crab, Fox and Giraffe. There are also detailed videos uploaded on www.classmateshop.com where the student can view the making of various models.

ITC’s Classmate and Paperkraft brands, which are both market leaders in their segments, have delighted consumers with high quality products, differentiated offerings and environment friendly paper that is sourced from renewable forestry. Classmate has always been invested in the enhancement of the learning experience through its various innovative product innovations.

The price for a Origami notebook is Rs 50 for 172 pages in both ruled and un-ruled formats.

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ITC’s Mangaldeep Agarbattis brand Launches a new TVC “The Tradition of Sandal” starring Bhumika Chawla, ITC Mangaldeep’s Brand Ambassador

Dec 12, 2020 by Rekha Nair 0 Comments #Agarbatti & Safety Matches Business, #brand ambassador Bhumika Chawla, #Chief Executive, #Group Creative Director, #ITC Limited, #Mangaldeep, #Mr. Rajesh Mani, #Mr. Ravi Rayavaram, #Ogilvy

New Delhi: Mangaldeep, ITC’s leading Agarbatti brand announces the launch of its brand new TVC campaign, “The Tradition of Sandal”. The new campaign will reinforce Mangaldeep sandal variant’s strong preference with consumers that exemplifies tradition and uniqueness of the product. The TV commercial stars Mangaldeep’s brand ambassador, the popular star Bhumika Chawla, as the protagonist, passes-on the tradition and legacy of Mangaldeep Sandal. Bhumika has been associated with Mangaldeep for over 2 years now and has won hearts of many with her role as a caring mother.

Mangaldeep’s New TVC, for its flagship variant ‘Mangaldeep Sandal’ is a warm and heart-rending film which revolves around tradition, nostalgia and legacy associated with the variant. The scent of Mangaldeep’s Original Sandal Agarbatti takes her back to her childhood, to the tradition of making sandal paste with her grandmother for daily puja. Now Bhumika and her children, continue the legacy of sandal with Mangaldeep Original Sandal Agarbatti. The new commercial eloquently captures the devotee’s strong association of the fragrance of Mangaldeep Sandal with the tradition of real sandalwood used in daily puja.

Mangaldeep further expands the offerings in its sandal portfolio with the launch of two new fragrances, “Mangaldeep Classic Chandan“ and “Mangaldeep Rose Chandan”. Mangaldeep Classic Chandan is a new sandal fragrance with a calming and soothing aroma, with distinct brown battis, specially crafted for consumers looking for a rich sandal fragrance. Mangaldeep Rose Chandan is an innovative new fragrance, inspired by age-old custom of mixing rose water with sandal paste. It is a perfect blend of rose and sandal fragrance, curated to provide an exceptional sensorial experience to consumers.

Speaking about the new campaign, Mr. Ravi Rayavaram, Chief Executive, Agarbatti & Safety Matches Business, ITC Limited, said “Devotion is the ethos of Indian culture, and when we talk about devotion, agarbattis inevitably become of immense significance. Our flagship variant Mangaldeep Sandal is one of the best products in this category and has long been loved and trusted by devotees across the country. Our new communication celebrates the tradition of original sandal and its close association with the fragrance of Mangaldeep Sandal agarbattis. It also announces the launch of our 2 new variants, Mangaldeep Classic Chandan and Rose Chandan in the sandal fragrance space.”

Mr. Rajesh Mani, Group Creative Director, Ogilvy, said “Sandalwood has a huge legacy in India; right from the ancient times to the modern. And now times are such that people are actively seeking solace in familiarity and nostalgia. The scent of real sandalwood never fails to evoke a sense of nostalgia in people. Creatively it’s a trip down the memory lane for our brand ambassador Bhumika Chawla when she lights up a Mangaldeep Sandal agarbatti. The fragrance of real sandal transports Bhumika to her childhood. In short, Mangaldeep Sandal evokes the fragrance of real sandal.”