Archives February 2024

New Delhi,07th February 2024: STT GDC India is the oldest and largest data centre operator in the state of Tamil Nadu and the country. The company currently has close to 45 MW of operational capacity in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. In sync with the massive digital adoption in the country and with Tamil Nadu’s economic pre-eminence and natural advantages, STT GDC India continues to invest in the state as part of its strategic expansion.

 Given the potential, STT GDC India has signed an MoU with the Government of Tamil Nadu during the Tamil Nadu Global Investors Meet 2024 signalling up to INR 1900 crores of investment outlook. STT GDC India envisages creating additional data centre capacity of up to 80 MW critical IT load in multiple phases over the next 5 to 7 years across suitable locations in the state. 

This MoU reflects the efforts of the government of Tamil Nadu to develop and oversee the growth of advanced data centre facilities in the region and leverage the unique potential of Tamil Nadu, with its advanced state of industrialization and international connectivity, as one of the leading leading data centre hubs in India and the region. The spirit of cooperation between STT GDC India and the Government of Tamil Nadu is expected to drive significant growth in the Data centre space, create incremental employment opportunities, and contribute to the overall development of the state‘s digital infrastructure. 

Speaking about the collaboration, Sumit Mukhija, Executive Director & Chief Executive Officer of STT GDC India said “We are excited to partner with the Government of Tamil Nadu to expand our data centre facilities in the state. This MoU represents a significant step towards our commitment to driving economic and social benefits by establishing state-of-the-art data centre infrastructure. We are confident that this collaboration will not only enhance our operational capacity but also contribute to the overall development of the digital infrastructure in Tamil Nadu. Together, we’re laying the groundwork for innovation and progress that will benefit businesses and communities alike”. 

STT GDC India‘s Chennai data centre network encompasses three facilities, collectively offering over 45 MW IT load capacity. This includes the STT Chennai 2 facility located in its Ambattur campus which stands out as one of India’s largest operational data centres with a sprawling space of over 4 lakh sq. ft. and an impressive 25 MW critical IT load capacity. The Ambattur Campus offers highest levels of redundancy, carrier-neutrality, scalable design, and ability to deliver on most stringent of SLA requirements. The facility is AI infrastructure ready with ability to support very high-density power requirements as well as liquid cooling where required. Adhering to the best global design standards STT GDC India data centres including its Chennai facilities, ensure uninterrupted business critical operations for its customers across sectors while embodying innovation, sustainability, and operational best practices to enable a resilient digital future.

New Delhi, February 07th, 2024: Check Point Software Technologies Ltd. (NASDAQ: CHKP), a leading AI-powered, cloud-delivered cyber security platform provider, revealed today that its Check Point Infinity Platform has achieved an outstanding 99.8% block rate on Zero+1 day Malware, and a 100% phishing prevention score in Miercom’s Next Generation Firewall (NGFW) Security Benchmark 2024 report. By comparison, the average new malware block rate for the other four security vendors was 69.2%. Miercom, a leading independent network and security testing organization, put the industry’s top five firewalls through a series of intense malware and phishing prevention tests to rate the security efficacy of each product.

“Based on our head-to-head competitive test findings and observations, we can see that Check Point’s Infinity Platform excels in all the security efficacy testing categories. Check Point’s next generation firewall was superior in advanced threat prevention and offers the best protection against the latest generation of cyberattacks including Zero+1 Day new Malware. Check Point did exceptionally well at blocking attacks in the first 24 hours, which is the window of highest risk for enterprises”, said Rob Smithers, CEO at Miercom.

Smithers also notes that, “Check Point’s industry-leading block rate enables enterprises to effectively prevent new malware from entering and spreading across their networks, servers, and endpoints, saving them time, money, stress, and resources. As a result, we proudly award Check Point with the Miercom Certified Secure certification in recognition of their superior competitive performance and exceptional value.”

“The Check Point Infinity platform continuously sets new threat prevention benchmarks for the cyber security industry,” said Eyal Manor, VP of Product Management at Check Point Software. “These Miercom results validate our exceptional ability to accurately detect and block new malware, especially against increasingly sophisticated ransomware tactics. A key differentiator for our Infinity Platform is the ability to preemptively block zero-day malicious exploits and malware. — “There is no reward for second place in cyber warfare.”

Miercom’s testing included verifying the effectiveness of anti-virus, Intrusion Prevention System (IPS), anti-bot, URL Filtering (URFL), sandboxing, machine learning, and phishing protection.

The report includes the following highlights:

• Critical Prevention Rate in the first 24 hours: Check Point led in the group test for immediate prevention of total Zero+1 Day malware samples
• Best Block Rate at 99.8%: In the Zero+1 Day Malware Prevent (First to Block) Results Check Point led with a 99.8% prevention rate while competitors were as low as 48%
• Lowest False Positive Rate at 0.13%: In False Positive Malware Detection Tests, where content is falsely reported as malicious, Check Point led the group with the lowest false positive detection rate which also means the highest accuracy rate.
• Top phishing prevention rate of 100%: In Phishing Prevention Tests, Check Point demonstrated the best overall prevention against phishing URLs, making use of advanced AI deep learning and global threat prevention. Competitor’s miss rates were as high as 469 per 1000 phishing attacks

Download a copy of the report here

* “Zero+1 Day” refers to new malware, within their first 24 hours upon first detection.

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Mumbai/Goa, 07th February, 2024: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Limited (BPCL), a leading player in the energy sector, marked a significant milestone today at the India Energy Week 2024 in Goa.

Hon’ble Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi reviewed the operation of the first indigenous alkaline electrolyser, a groundbreaking achievement for India.

Developed collaboratively by BPCL and the Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC), the prototype was showcased to the Prime Minister by Shri G. Krishnakumar, C&MD of BPCL.

Alkaline water electrolysis, the process through which hydrogen is produced from alkaline water via electrolysis, marks a pivotal advancement in industrial-scale application. The technology demonstrates high cell efficiency and robustness in an alkaline environment.

In line with India’s target to produce 5 million tons of green hydrogen by 2030, BPCL strategically plans a 5 MW Green Hydrogen Plant at Bina Refinery. Additionally, a 500 KW capacity Integrated Hydrogen Refueling Station will be established at CIAL.

This electrolyser underscores BPCL’s commitment to India’s pursuit of Energy Independence through initiatives such as “Aatma Nirbhar Bharat” and “Vocal for Local”. By manufacturing this electrolyser locally, BPCL actively contributes to the nation’s self-sufficiency in the energy sector.

BPCL is showcasing its ongoing efforts in the IEW 2024 Hydrogen Pavilion, highlighting progress in green hydrogen production. This initiative aims to spotlight India’s indigenous capabilities in the hydrogen domain, garnering significant interest from technocrats and industry stakeholders.

Mumbai, 07th February 2024: Brand Capital, the strategic investment arm of The Times of India company, has invested $3 million in Adventum Student Living Pvt. Ltd. (ASL), the parent company of UniScholars, UniCreds, and UniAcco. This $3 million investment from Brand Capital enables ASL’s next growth phase across key verticals.

ASL’s partnership with Brand Capital allows them to tap into BCCL’s wealth of knowledge in developing brands with a long-term sustainable vision. It opens up the opportunity to leverage BCCL’s extensive portfolio of leading brands & access their decades of market intelligence.

“With access to  Brand Capital‘s extensive resources and existing portfolio, ASL is excited to elevate its business offerings. We are eager to both learn and scale alongside marquee industry-leading companies with an aim to fulfil dreams of global education for youth across India”, said Amit Singh, Founder and Director of Adventum Student Living.

“Our investment in Adventum Student Living (ASL) extends our belief in propelling Indian brands that endeavour to provide world class offerings enabled by technology. We are confident our unique investment model will provide the necessary growth for ASL and find increased adoption for its varied mix of solutions.” said Srini Vudayagiri, the President of Brand Capital

Recently, UniScholars, a part of ASL’s integrated study abroad platform, unveiled its brand campaign titled ‘The Right Door,’ featuring famous Indian cricketer Suryakumar Yadav as its brand ambassador. Surya’s appointment as the brand ambassador represents the 360-degree approach, which perfectly harmonises with UniScholars’ dedication to assisting students at every step of their study abroad journey.

This partnership between Brand Capital and ASL is poised to usher in a new era of education, making international study opportunities more accessible to students and reinforcing their commitment to academic success.

07th February 2024, New Delhi: Piramal’s health & wellness D2C platform, Wellify has joined hands with  Unicommerce, one of India’s leading e-commerce enablement SaaS platforms, to streamline its supply chain and elevate the post-purchase experience for its end consumers. The company will be managing orders and warehouse operations for Little’s, Lacto-calamine, Tri-activ, I-feel, Ourdaily and Sloan’s through the Unicommerce platform.

Wellify has deployed Unicommerce’s order management and warehouse management solutions to enhance warehouse operations and accelerate order processing. With the growing popularity of Wellify’s products in the Indian market, the brand has been witnessing high order volumes. To smoothen operational challenges such as unsynchronized inventory, return order management, order allocation, bulk order management, and logistics management, the company has collaborated with Unicommerce. This partnership enables Wellify to integrate all its warehouses onto a single platform, which allows it to allocate orders to the nearest warehouse automatically and streamlines order management processes.

The Unicommerce platform has also provided a batching facility for products that have an expiration period. It allows the brand to automatically allocate products from the batch with the most recent expiration date and shields such crucial deliveries by making the order process error-free. Additionally, the platform’s centralized window offers complete visibility of orders and inventory, simplifying its operations across multiple warehouses.

Wellify is an initiative of Piramal’s consumer products division, which is among the leading players in the self-care space in India and is one of the flagship businesses of the Piramal Group. The new-age brand offers a wide variety of products ranging from categories like baby care, skin care, hygiene & protection, pain management and wellness among others. The D2C brand currently manages four warehouses across Mumbai, Bangalore, Kolkata and Ambala and processes 80000 – 85000 orders in a month.

Kapil Makhija, CEO of Unicommerce, commented, “We are proud to join hands with Wellify in deploying an effective supply chain system that helps automate supply chain processes and enhances capabilities to handle the rising number of orders. Unicommerce has strategically established a strong foothold in the Indian market, with a track record of success across diverse industry sectors. Our scalable and robust product architecture gives us an edge and makes us a preferred choice of companies looking to accelerate their business growth.”

On the partnership Nitish Bajaj, CEO, Piramal (Consumer Pharma Division) said, “Our primary objective is to provide an excellent customer experience while strengthening our position in the eHealth sector. Unicommerce stands out as one of the top-notch integrated supply chain technology platforms for e-commerce enterprises in India, and we are delighted to have them as our partners. We are confident that technology will be a crucial factor in delivering a smooth shopping experience to our customers, and this collaboration represents a significant step in that direction.”

Unicommerce is India’s largest e-commerce enablement SaaS platform in the transaction processing layer, in terms of revenue for the financial year concluded March 2022. The company’s suite of SaaS solutions enables end-to-end management of e-commerce operations for brands, retailers, marketplaces and logistics service providers. The company has a consistently growing Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR)and Revenue. As of the quarter ending September 2023, Unicommerce has achieved a 750 million+ Annual Transaction run-rate, serving over 3500 customers, managing 8000+ warehouses, and processing orders from 1900+ stores through its platform.

“Unicommerce eSolutions Limited is proposing, subject to receipt of requisite approvals, market conditions and other considerations, to make an initial public offer of its equity shares and has filed a draft red herring prospectus (“DRHP”) with the Securities and Exchange Board of India. The DRHP is available on the websites of the Company at www.unicommerce.com, SEBI at www.sebi.gov.in as well as on the website of the book running lead managers, IIFL Securities Limited and CLSA India Private Limited at www.iiflcap.com and www.india.clsa.com, respectively. Investors should note that investment in equity shares involves a high degree of risk. For details, potential investors should refer to the DRHP, including the section titled “Risk Factors”.

New Delhi, February 07 2024: Eupheus Learning, a leading EdTech company, announces the launch of “Zoom! Plus,” a revolutionary program in early education that perfectly aligns with the National Curriculum Framework 2022–23. This latest offering reflects a paradigm shift in the way education is approached, focusing on the child as the center of the learning experience.

The National Curriculum Framework 2022–23, following the NEP 2020, introduces a fresh perspective on education, emphasizing experiential learning and a child-centric approach. In this regard, “Zoom! Plus” seamlessly integrates these principles, providing a homogenously planned, integrated, and interlocked five-year curriculum for the Foundational Years.

Key features of “Zoom! Plus” include:

• Holistic Curriculum Design: A meticulously planned curriculum combining three years of pre-primary learning with grades 1 and 2, creating a structured educational foundation known as Foundational Years.
• Vidyapravesh Bridge Course: An extensive bridge course filled with activities, stories, and teacher learning materials to smoothly transition from pre-primary experiences to the knowledge essential for grades 1 and 2.
• Happy Curriculum: A joyful curriculum that fosters holistic development in children.
• Multifaceted Learning Approaches: A blend of activities, manipulatives, projects, art, music, and movement to promote comprehensive learning.
• Digital Integration: Judicious use of digital and audio-visual support, along with QR codes for parent engagement.

Speaking on the launch of Zoom! Plus Mr. Amit Kapoor, Co-founder and CEO of Eupheus Learning, said, “At Eupheus Learning, our commitment is not just to claim alignment with the NCF but to embody its principles in every aspect. ‘Zoom! Plus‘ is a testament to our dedication to providing quality education that resonates with the ethos of the National Curriculum Framework 2022–23.”

“Zoom! Plus” promises an engaging learning experience for children, supported by attractively designed books, formative assessments, digital resources, and comprehensive teacher and parent support. The program is designed to cater to different learning needs and ensures the overall development of each child.

The Astor Goa, all suites luxury boutique hotel proudly announces the appointment of Ms. Divyanshi Patel as its new Executive Chef. With an impressive culinary background and a passion for innovation, Divyanshi is set to elevate the dining experience at The Astor Goa to new heights.

Divyanshi brings over 8 years of culinary expertise to her role, starting from her humble beginnings as a line cook to her current position as an accomplished Executive Chef. She holds a Bachelor of Arts (Honours) in Culinary Arts from the Institute of Hotel Management, Aurangabad, and the University of Huddersfield (United Kingdom), where she graduated with honours and earned recognition from Asia Pacific Marriott International.

Her culinary journey includes diverse experiences such as being a Research and Development Chef at a cocktail company in Bangalore, Chef de Partie at Le Méridien Mahabaleshwar Resort & Spa – Marriott, Chef de Partie at Hilton St. Julians in Malta, and Commis attwo Michelin-starred restaurants in Spain.

Divyanshi’s expertise extends across various cooking methods, ingredients, equipment, and procedures, ensuring the highest quality of food for The Astor Goa’s guests. Known for her organizational skills, efficiency in work areas, and commitment to precision, she has received accolades for her understanding of guests’ dietary needs.

Passionate about the ethnic regional cuisine of India and dedicated to curating new recipes, Divyanshi has consistently introduced innovative culinary concepts and signature dishes throughout her career, setting new industry standards. Her belief that the success of food lies in its ability to suit guest preferences and palates aligns perfectly with The Astor Goa’s commitment to delivering exceptional dining experiences.

The Astor Goa eagerly anticipates the positive impact Divyanshi Patel will bring to the culinary offerings, further solidifying the hotel’s reputation for outstanding hospitality. Her appointment is a testament to The Astor Goa’s commitment to providing guests with an unparalleled gastronomic journey.

When Divyanshi is not innovating a new dish she spends her time practicing kickboxing and yoga.

7th February 2024: Lexar, a leading global brand in memory and storage solutions, has announced the appointment of Clarion Computers, which is based out of Kolkata, as its strategic channel partner in West Bengal. The move comes as part of Lexar’s plan to further penetrate and expand its product distribution and sales in East India as a whole. Under this development, Lexar shall be strategically employing Clarion Computer’s massive network of more than 500 retail stores in the region, to make its comprehensive range of products available in the prominent locations of West Bengal in East India. Their focus will be on accelerating both channel and retail sales by re-selling and sub-distributing Lexar’s entire portfolio of memory solutions in the market.

The Indian market is massively penetrating right now with the rising use of digitization systems and the introduction of advanced technologies across the industries. With this development, Lexar is well-positioned to cater to the increasing demand of high-quality data storage devices in the market. Currently, Clarion Computers is distributing Lexar’s entire SSD portfolio including their in-demand products in the Indian market such as NM800PRO with Heatsink, NM 760, NM610 NVMe, NM620 NVMe among others. Clarion will add Lexar’s DRAM portfolio shortly to penetrate the West Bengal and East India memory solutions market.

Commenting on the same, Pallav Surai, Regional Sales Manager – East India, Lexar Co. Ltd, said, “We are excited to partner with Clarion Computers to expand our presence in West Bengal and East India. Their extensive network and expertise in the market makes them an ideal strategic channel partner for us. We are confident that this partnership will significantly boost the availability and accessibility of Lexar’s memory and storage solutions in the region.”

Lexar’s portfolio includes a wide range of memory and storage solutions, including SSDs, DRAM modules, SD cards, microSD cards, and card readers. The partnership with Clarion Computers aligns with Lexar’s commitment to providing high-quality products to meet the growing demand for reliable and innovative memory solutions.

In response, Chetan Seksaria, Business Partner, Clarion Computers said, “We are proud to partner with Lexar, a renowned brand known for its innovative products in memory solutions. This collaboration allows us to offer our customers a comprehensive range of memory and storage solutions that are highly reliable and secure. We are confident that together with Lexar, we can meet the increasing demand for advanced memory solutions in West Bengal and East India.”

Lexar products are also available in all the leading retail and e-commerce outlets including Croma, Reliance Digital, Amazon, Flipkart etc. to ensure its widespread availability to the end consumer.

New Delhi, 7th February 2024: Insight Enterprises (NASDAQ: NSIT), a leading Fortune 500 solutions integrator, has inaugurated its new office in Noida, India. This strategic move demonstrates Insight’s commitment to growth, innovation, and fostering a collaborative work environment in India.

With offices in Gurugram and Greater Noida, this would be Insight’s third office in India, expanding its presence in the country. As a Global Development Center, this office space is integral to the realization and expansion of the company’s strategic objectives – to put its clients first and deliver differentiation.

The new workspace is designed to house both global delivery teams and business-enabling functions, with earmarked secure areas.

Commenting on the new office opening, Mohan Subrahmanya, Country Leader India, Insight Enterprises, said, “At Insight, we specialize in designing, building, and monitoring customized solutions for complex cloud and digital environments. Our end-to-end transformation services include advanced expertise in cloud computing, data management, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and smart edge technologies combined with our deep relationships with partners. The establishment of our new office in Noida is in line with our overall vision to expand and evolve Insight India into a central hub offering superior cloud services.”

He added, “We look forward to integrating our skilled team into this exceptional workspace and are excited about the countless collaboration opportunities it will provide for our continued success. We eagerly await this new office to strengthen our capabilities and enable us to deliver unparalleled value to our clients and partners.”

As a global solutions integrator, Insight leverages its technical expertise in cloud and edge-based transformation solutions to accelerate organizations’ digital journey and focuses on understanding the unique needs of its clients.

Insight Enterprises is constantly recognized for its dedication to creating inclusive and positive work cultures. Fortune and Great Place to Work recently ranked the company at No. 20 on their list of the Best Workplaces in the World. It also ranked No. 14 in IT services on Forbes’ 2023 World’s Best Employers list. Insight has been recognized as a Best Workplace in several countries, including the United States, Australia, Austria, Hong Kong, Italy, Singapore, Spain, and the UK. The organization has also received certification as a Great Place to Work in China, New Zealand, and the Philippines.

7th February 2024 , Bangalore: It is widely accepted that talent is universal but opportunity is not. Many individuals still rely on traditional job search methods such as referrals or word-of-mouth, which may limit their chances of finding fulfilling employment and earning a fair wage. At Indeed, we recognize the importance of inclusive recruitment practices and strive to streamline the hiring process for all job seekers

One of Indeed’s recent surveys shows that the most significant barriers for many workers in India are lack of access to job information and not knowing English (32%). Similarly, during the recruitment process, employers grapple with an influx of applications. Some of the submissions are often irrelevant owing to gaps created by language barriers, or the use of complicated terminology in job descriptions. Acknowledging the pivotal role of language in job searches, Indeed announced an update to its app wherein jobseekers can discover, and apply for jobs in Hindi. With Hindi being spoken by over 40% of India’s population, as per the 2011 census, this feature caters to a significant portion of the country’s workforce, facilitating easier access to employment opportunities.

Indeed also takes note of behavioral cues and messaging patterns to continuously enhance the platform’s success. Consequently, employers now tap into a more expansive and better-suited talent pool as job seekers are comprehending roles and responsibilities better.

India’s mobile phone usage surpassed 1.2 billion users in late 2022 as per the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. With rising digitization, almost every Indian citizen has now learnt the significance of having a phone and many job seekers are beginning to rely on online recruitment platforms to search for a job. In response to this trend, Indeed has now incorporated a phone number-based login system which is not only safer but also eliminates the need for an email ID and password, thus immensely enhancing the platform’s accessibility. Employers who share their phone numbers on Indeed close the hire 6 days faster, reflecting the platform’s commitment to streamlining the hiring process. With the help of the data generated by Indeed with the help of different cues, demographics, skills, work experience and job descriptions, the platform matches job seekers with relevant opportunities.

Abhishek Dhasmana, Senior Product Director at Indeed India said: “At Indeed, our aim is to simplify the hiring process, making it faster and more human. With over 24.5 million unique visitors every month and 320,000 new jobs added each month in India alone, we have a front-row seat to observe how the future of work is evolving. We will continue to innovate and cater to the needs of both job seekers and employers.”

More people find jobs on Indeed than anywhere else. Indeed is the #1 job site in the world (Comscore, Total Visits, June 2023) and allows job seekers to search millions of jobs in more than 60 countries and 28 languages. Almost 3.5 million employers use Indeed to find and hire new employees. More than 350M unique visitors use Indeed each month to search for jobs, post resumes, research companies and more. With an average of 15 jobs added per second on the platform worldwide, the platform operates within a comprehensive framework designed to efficiently address the evolving needs of both job seekers and employers. Indeed’s commitment lies in prioritizing a user-friendly interface characterized by simplicity and accessibility.