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Chennai, Feb 10:  TVS Electronics (TVSE), a leading player offering integrated end-to-end electronic solutions, highlights its comprehensive ‘Make in India’ hardware portfolio for BFSI sector,  ensuring trusted, safe and fast transactions. As transaction volumes rise, digital adoption accelerates, and customer expectations continue to grow, financial institutions face increasing pressure to maintain speed, accuracy, security, and uninterrupted operations. TVSE addresses these demands by delivering reliable, scalable solutions that reduce operational risk, streamline daily workflows, and support consistent service delivery across branch networks and digital touchpoints.

In an industry where precision and trust are essential, TVS Electronics solutions simplify the workload for staff and provide customers with a smoother and more secure experience. TVS Electronics offers a dedicated range of products to help BFSI’s operate seamlessly without compromising on speed, security and accuracy.

According to Mr. C. Balaji, Vice President – Chief Business Officer, Products & Solutions Group, TVS Electronics,

“Banking today demands systems that are secure, resilient, fast, accurate and always available. From counterfeit detection to secure printing, from asset tracking to always on IT support, TVSE strengthens every layer of BFSI operations. At TVS Electronics, we focus on strengthening the operational backbone of financial institutions with technology that enables reliable service delivery across branches, digital platforms, and customer touchpoints, while allowing banks to scale with confidence.”

Key Highlights of BFSI range of Products and Solutions from TVSE

Securing Transactions Through Biometric Authentication

As digital transactions scale, authentication becomes fundamental to trust and compliance. Ensuring that transactions are carried out by the right account holder or operator is critical. TVS Electronics’ fingerprint reader solutions integrate seamlessly into banking and payment workflows, enabling accurate biometric authentication integrated on products.

Smarter and Safer Cash Handling & Digital Payment Momentum

TVSE’s cash management systems help staff process cash with confidence. Modern note counting machines use multiple layers of detection such as optical checks, magnetic sensors, infrared validation, and pattern analysis to identify counterfeit notes instantly. Features like fitness sorting and serial number reading improve traceability while maintaining a rapid workflow.

Today, UPI and RuPay have moved payments beyond conventional modes, setting new expectations around speed, transparency, and convenience. TVS Electronics provides modern POS terminals, sound boxes and all-in-one payment devices built to handle high transaction volumes securely and reliably. For banks and merchants alike, this translates into faster settlements and smoother day-to-day operations.

Secure and Reliable Document Printing

Passbooks, cheques, account statements, and branch receipts remain essential. TVSE’s specialty printers are engineered for this work. They ensure clean, compliant printing of sensitive documents that must be handled with care and precision.

Extending Banking Through Self-Service Kiosks

As customer expectations evolve, banks are increasingly adopting self-service and unattended solutions to improve availability while reducing operational strain. TVS Electronics addresses this shift through its large-panel computing devices under the kiosk portfolio. Designed for continuous operation, these kiosks support services such as account enquiries, form submissions, bill payments, and service requests. This enables greater reach, better availability, and a smoother customer experience without expanding physical branch infrastructure.

Better Tracking and Branch Operations

The BFSI sector moves more than currency. It moves documents, assets, and data. TVSE provides reliable barcode scanners, label printers, and handheld terminals that help branches track everything with accuracy. From cash bags to asset movement logs, these tools improve visibility and accountability at every step.

Moreover, Peripheral devices such as high-durability mechanical keyboards rated for up to 50 million keystrokes, dot matrix printers, and branch-ready accessories are built to withstand continuous use in high-volume banking environments. Together, they reduce operational interruptions and support consistent service delivery where downtime is simply not an option.

Enabling Financial Inclusion Through Business Correspondents

Under RBI-led initiatives, banking services are expanding into tier 3, tier 4, and rural regions through Business Correspondents. TVS Electronics supports this effort with hardware solutions specifically suited for Business Correspondent operations with TVSE all in one tablets. Designed for portability, durability, and ease of use, these products perform reliably in field conditions where infrastructure may be limited. Backed by TVSE’s extensive sales and service reach across India, Business Correspondents gain dependable access to hardware support across geographies ensuring essential banking services remain accessible, consistent, and trustworthy even at the last mile.

TVSE Aikya: Keeping Banking Operations Always On

Behind every modern branch is an IT foundation that must work without interruption. TVSE Aikya provides unified infrastructure management so that systems across multiple branches remain connected, monitored, and supported. Aikya reduces the burden on branch teams by predicting issues before they grow, resolving many problems remotely, and ensuring seamless connectivity across devices and services.

Nationwide Service Coverage for Uninterrupted Banking

TVS Electronics supports BFSI operations through a Pan-India sales and service network with presence across 200+ districts. With service coverage extending to 19,000+ pincodes, TVSE enables consistent deployment, maintenance, and support for banking infrastructure nationwide ensuring continuous operation with zero downtime.

Together, these capabilities from TVS Electronics portfolio help banks and financial institutions minimise downtime, reduce operational complexity, and deliver secure, customer-centric banking experiences across India.

Bengaluru, Feby 10: Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL), the operator of Kempegowda International Airport Bengaluru (BLR Airport), has entered into a strategic partnership with Mu Sigma, a global decision sciences company, to further advance BLR Airport as a one-of-a-kind “Algorithmic Airport” that delivers unparalleled customer experience by harnessing the power of data-driven decision making.

The collaboration builds on BIAL’s established Customer-First approach, where every interaction is informed by real-time insights and designed around individual passenger needs. By leveraging Mu Sigma’s proprietary Decision Intelligence Platform AI and advanced analytical models, BIAL will unify and analyse data across airport operations to anticipate evolving traveller requirements and proactively enhance convenience, comfort, and efficiency. This reinforces BLR Airport’s evolution from a transit hub into a holistic experience hub designed around passenger intent.

Through this partnership, BIAL will deepen its data-driven approach to decision-making by integrating Mu Sigma’s advanced Decision Intelligence capabilities across key passenger and operational touchpoints. Unified intelligence from existing systems will enable teams to proactively identify patterns, anticipate requirements, and optimise service delivery in real time. By strengthening its analytical backbone, BIAL aims to improve operational reliability, personalise passenger experiences, and continuously raise service standards across BLR Airport.

At the core of this transformation are guest-first capabilities that make every touchpoint smarter and more intuitive. Predictive analytics will help reduce queues at shops, restaurants, and parking, ensuring a smoother flow through the terminal. Real-time demand forecasting and dynamic pricing will further optimise parking and transport. Passengers engaging through the Pulse App and the official website (bengaluruairport.com) will enjoy an enhanced digital experience with tailored recommendations, loyalty rewards, and timely notifications on services and offers. Inside the terminal, location-based promotions, improved signage, and curated deals will make wayfinding and decision-making effortless.

“At BIAL, we are committed to continuously enhancing the airport experience, and this collaboration supports that ongoing journey. Harnessing Mu Sigma’s advanced Decision Science capabilities will allow us to personalise every interaction, anticipate disruptions before they occur, and elevate efficiency across operations. BLR Airport is charting the path towards a new era of world-class guest experiences.” said George Fanthome, Chief Technical Officer, BIAL.

“Bangalore cannot remain satisfied as just the IT capital of India; it must rise to become the very symbol of innovation for the entire nation. Serving as the gateway to this city, BLR Airport carries the responsibility of representing that pride and possibility. BLR Airport is not just a place where people begin their travels, it is where they embark on their dreams, and it must provide the experience that such a journey deserves, leaving behind a memory that stays with them long after they’ve gone. Together, BIAL and Mu Sigma have the opportunity to reimagine what an airport experience can be, and to create the world’s first true algorithmic airport—an enduring symbol of India’s innovation to the world.” said Dhiraj Rajaram, Founder and CEO, Mu Sigma.

As mid-to-large enterprises scale cloud adoption, digital customer platforms, and AI-led operations, their attack surface continues to expand. Yet many organisations remain focused on visible threats while overlooking structural vulnerabilities that quietly increase cyber risk. Insights from the India Cyber Threat Report 2026 by Seqrite, the enterprise arm of Quick Heal Technologies, suggest that attackers are increasingly exploiting gaps in visibility, identity controls, and partner ecosystems rather than relying solely on traditional intrusion methods. Meanwhile, Barracuda Networks highlights that modern attacks are becoming more evasive, often bypassing legacy defenses through automation and credential misuse.

Addressing these blind spots is essential, as enterprise resilience today depends on continuous awareness rather than reactive security.

1. Fragmented Visibility Across Hybrid Infrastructure

Enterprises now operate across multi-cloud environments, SaaS platforms, remote endpoints, and legacy systems. While this hybrid architecture enables flexibility, it often creates monitoring silos. Seqrite’s threat intelligence observations indicate that unmanaged assets and misconfigured environments frequently become entry points for attackers. Without unified visibility, threats can persist undetected and move laterally across networks. Consolidated security platforms that deliver centralized telemetry and real-time correlation are becoming critical for faster detection and response.

2. Identity Risks and Excessive Privileges

As organisations grow, so does identity sprawl—spanning employees, vendors, and machine accounts. Over time, access rights accumulate, leaving many users with more privileges than necessary. Barracuda Networks notes that credential-based attacks remain one of the most dependable methods for adversaries because they allow access without triggering conventional alarms. Enforcing least-privilege access, conducting regular entitlement reviews, and strengthening identity governance can significantly reduce this exposure while supporting zero-trust strategies.

3. Alert Fatigue Within Security Teams

Security tools generate massive volumes of alerts, many lacking actionable context. This often leads to operational fatigue, where critical threats risk being overlooked. Barracuda experts stress that security effectiveness relies not only on detection capability but also on operational clarity—ensuring automation enhances analysts’ decision-making instead of overwhelming them. Risk-based alerting, intelligent prioritisation, and clearly defined escalation paths help maintain response readiness without overburdening teams.

4. Underestimated Third-Party Exposure

Modern enterprises depend heavily on vendors for cloud services, analytics, payment processing, and logistics. Each integration expands the threat landscape. Seqrite researchers observe that attackers increasingly target smaller partners as indirect pathways into larger organisations. Treating vendor assessments as a one-time compliance task is no longer sufficient; continuous evaluation, contractual security standards, and shared incident response expectations are now essential components of cyber risk management.

5. Rising Digital Risk and Brand Exploitation

Cyber threats today extend beyond infrastructure to include brand impersonation, fake domains, and social media fraud. Experts at Quick Heal Technologies emphasise that attackers are increasingly weaponising brand identity to power phishing campaigns and financial scams. Proactive digital risk monitoring across open, deep, and dark web environments enables organisations to detect impersonation early and safeguard customer trust.

Looking Ahead

For mid-to-large enterprises, cybersecurity gaps often stem from overlooked fundamentals rather than lack of investment. Strengthening visibility, tightening identity controls, supporting security teams, evaluating partner risks, and monitoring external threats can significantly improve resilience. Organisations that address these blind spots will be better positioned to anticipate disruptions and embed cybersecurity as a strategic business enabler rather than a reactive safeguard.

Valentine’s Day is often about grand gestures, but the most meaningful connections are built in everyday moments. The first cup of morning smoothies made for each other, the comfort of shared meals, or even creating a cozy space to unwind together after a long day. This year, V Guard celebrates love through thoughtful, practical gifts that quietly become a part of your daily rituals, making connections feel effortless, warm and lasting.

1. V Guard Citius 2 Jar Nutri Blender

The V Guard Citius Nutri Blender is a versatile kitchen companion designed for fast and efficient blending, grinding and juicing. Powered by a high-speed copper motor, it delivers smooth results for smoothies, chutneys and spices, while its leak proof and durable jars ensure hassle free operation. Compact and easy to use, it suits health-conscious couples and busy households alike, making it perfect for morning nutrition routines or post workout smoothies for two.

2. V Guard Spinny Pro Multipurpose Fan

Designed for flexible cooling this fan delivers powerful airflow with high-speed performance and adjustable tilt, helping create a space of comfort that feels personal and intentional. With dual wall and table mounting options, it fits beautifully into bedrooms, reading corners or workspaces, making sure your partner stays comfortable through long days and slow, restful nights. Compact yet powerful, it is a refined and thoughtful Valentine’s Day gift for someone you love, because true luxury is not always loud. Sometimes, it is the quiet assurance that they are cared for, that their comfort matters, and that even in the smallest everyday moments, they are being looked after by you.

New Delhi, Feb 09: AuthBridge, India’s leading provider of digital trust and identity verification solutions, and Vibrium AI, an enterprise artificial intelligence company, have announced a strategic technology collaboration and co-innovation partnership. Through this alliance, the companies aim to jointly develop next-generation, AI-driven verification and conversational intelligence solutions that will redefine digital trust, strengthen operational intelligence, and enhance innovation across the verification ecosystem.

The partnership combines AuthBridge’s two decades of leadership in digital verification and data intelligence with Vibrium AI’s advanced generative and cognitive AI capabilities. This strategic synergy will strengthen AuthBridge’s in-house AI ecosystem, powering smarter automation, improved verification accuracy, and contextual decision-making at scale. This will enable organisations to enhance efficiency, reduce risk, and make faster, more confident decisions in a digital-first world.

Commenting on the partnership, Mr Ajay Trehan, CEO and Founder of AuthBridge, said,

“At AuthBridge, innovation has always been at the core of how we build trust in a digital-first world. Our partnership with Vibrium AI marks a decisive step towards shaping the next generation of verification intelligence, where AI not only accelerates processes but also enables deeper, contextual decision-making. By integrating generative and cognitive AI into our ecosystem, we aim to set new benchmarks in automation, accuracy, and insight, empowering businesses to make faster, smarter, and more confident decisions at scale.”

Responding to the partnership, Mr Akshat Saxena, CEO of Vibrium AI said,

“Trust is becoming the defining currency of the digital economy, and AI will determine how confidently organisations scale. This partnership blends AuthBridge’s domain leadership with Vibrium’s enterprise-grade AI to redefine verified, secure, and intelligent interactions. With conversational AI-led verification workflows, we are already seeing multifold lift in engagement and conversions. By integrating generative and cognitive AI with AuthBridge’s infrastructure, we aim to deliver faster, more accurate, and trusted digital experiences at scale.”

As part of the collaboration, the companies will co-develop AI-powered conversational interfaces and cognitive verification models designed to enhance user experience, minimise friction, and deliver real-time intelligence to AuthBridge’s clients. The partnership underscores a shared vision to create AI-led trust solutions that are simple, secure, and scalable, setting new industry benchmarks in digital verification, due diligence, and decision intelligence.

New Delhi, Feb 09: After two highly successful seasons, ITC’s Candyman Sourzzz returns with a bolder, punchier, and future-forward edition of its award-winning disruptive clean-roast Intellectual Property, Soury Not Sorry – Season 3. This season marks a category-first leap with the introduction of an AI influencer, Ramya Sathish aka Rysa, as the face of the series.

A first in the confectionery space, Season 3 leverages AI-led storytelling to bring teenagers and young adults a fresh, internet-native voice that mirrors how they think, speak, and clap back. Staying true to the franchise’s signature sass and self-expression, the season unfolds as a 4-week digital campaign, delivering bold, clean “soury” comebacks to misplaced authority figures in everyday life.

Designed to embody unapologetic confidence, Rysa represents a new-age, culturally fluid persona. Delhi-born with Malayali roots, the 23-year-old graduate and corporate baddie is chaotically honest, witty, and thrives on experience-driven internet-native humour.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Subash Balar, VP & Business Head, Confectionery at ITC Foods, said:

“Soury Not Sorry has grown into a powerful youth-culture platform for Candyman Sourzzz, encouraging young consumers to own their individuality without filter, and with flavour. Season 3 is our boldest leap yet. With Rysa, our first-ever AI influencer, we’re stepping into the future of culturally relevant storytelling while staying true to what the Intellectual Property stands for: wit, confidence, and unapologetic self-expression.”

At its core, Soury Not Sorry celebrates the freedom to be unapologetically real. The franchise converts everyday irritants and judgements into fearless, witty roasts, positioning Candyman Sourzzz as the candy of choice for bold, outspoken youth.

Over the years, the series has become a genre-defining digital youth property, with Season 1 achieving 35 million reach and 1.7 million engagement, and Season 2 scaling higher with 36 million reach and 2.7 million engagement. Season 3 continues this trajectory while introducing an AI-powered voice, building a culturally relevant content ecosystem for new-age consumers.

New Delhi, Feb 09: LISA AI has officially launched SkillOS, a pioneering platform designed to transform how organizations approach workforce development by shifting the focus from passive content consumption to active skill execution. In today’s rapidly evolving corporate landscape, many organizations struggle not because of a deficit in learning materials, but because internal skills remain poorly defined and progress is notoriously difficult to quantify. SkillOS addresses this fundamental disconnect by providing a structured framework that makes competencies measurable, job-specific, and directly aligned with business outcomes.

The platform is engineered to solve the primary frustrations of both leadership and staff. While employees often seek clear, actionable paths for career growth, Learning and Development teams frequently find themselves restricted by traditional Learning Management Systems (LMS) that only track course completion data rather than actual capability. SkillOS disrupts this model by enabling precise competency mapping for every role within a company. This level of detail grants employees full visibility into their current strengths and future growth trajectories, while providing leadership with real-time, data-driven insights into total workforce readiness.

LISA AI has already successfully integrated SkillOS across multiple major corporations, proving its ability to scale across diverse industries and highly specialized roles. By moving away from the “content-led” training model that has dominated the industry for decades, SkillOS allows companies to customize their development strategies to meet specific operational needs. This transition ensures that training is no longer a check-the-box exercise but a strategic driver of accountability and measurable impact.

Mr. Saikiran Sondarkar, CEO of LetsUpgrade said,

 “For years, companies have been drowning in content but starving for actual capability. We built SkillOS to move beyond the era of ‘checking boxes’ and toward a future of ‘proving mastery.’ By replacing the outdated LMS with a system focused on skill execution, we are finally giving both employees and leadership the transparency and accountability they deserve.”

As businesses face increasing pressure to remain agile, LISA AI’s SkillOS offers a comprehensive solution for building future-ready teams. The system provides a single, unified environment where skill execution takes precedence over simple tracking, effectively rendering traditional LMS platforms obsolete. Organizations looking to modernize their talent development and gain a competitive edge in workforce clarity are encouraged to experience the platform firsthand.

NEW YORK and NOIDA, India, Feb 9: HCLTech, has been named to Fortune magazine’s 2026 World’s Most Admired Companies list, recognizing its consistent performance, technology-led innovation and commitment to long-term value creation for clients, employees and stakeholders.

“This recognition reflects the trust our people earn every day from clients and partners,” said C. Vijayakumar, CEO and Managing Director of HCLTech. “It underscores the strength of our purpose— bringing together the best of technology and our people. As the technology landscape evolves, we remain focused on delivering meaningful, AI-driven outcomes while creating a positive impact for our clients, our people, our communities, and the planet.”

“Fortune is proud to celebrate the companies on this year’s World’s Most Admired Companies list; they have set the bar for real innovation, resilient leadership and global impact,” said Alyson Shontell, Fortune’s Editor in Chief and Chief Content Officer. “As rapidly advancing technologies such as AI transform entire industries, these organizations stand out for their ability to evolve with purpose and foresight, consistently shaping the path forward for global business, and the future of how we work and lead.”

The annual list is based on a survey of more than 3,000 executives, board members and analysts, evaluating companies across nine key parameters, including quality of management, innovation, global competitiveness, talent attraction and social responsibility. HCLTech was recognized as a Most Admired company in IT services, reflecting the high ratings it received from clients and industry partners.

Hyderabad, Feb 06: define kitchen ventilation with superior performance, energy efficiency, and quiet operation. This new range combines advanced BLDC motor technology with contemporary design to elevate the modern Indian cooking experience.

Powered by Torque Jet Suction Technology, the chimneys deliver up to 1400 m³/hr suction capacity, effectively removing smoke, grease, and odours, even during heavy cooking. The high-performance BLDC motor ensures silent operation, consuming significantly less energy while offering 10 speed levels, including a Turbo mode operating at up to 1600 RPM for intensive suction.

For convenience and easy maintenance, the Premia BLDC chimneys feature a filter-less design with heat auto-clean technology, a high-capacity oil collector, gesture and touch controls with a vibrant colour display, LED illumination, and an ultra-slim body with a black powder-coated finish. Each unit comes with free expert installation, a premium installation kit worth ₹2,249, and a lifetime warranty on the BLDC motor.

The range is available in two configurations:

• Premia BLDC 60 cm: Ideal for compact and mid-sized kitchens – MRP INR 30,900, Suggested Price INR16,995

• Premia BLDC 90 cm: For larger kitchens – MRP INR 32,720, Suggested Price INR17,995

With the launch of the Premia BLDC Chimney range, TTK Prestige strengthens its portfolio of technology-driven, energy-efficient kitchen appliances, delivering performance, convenience, and premium aesthetics for modern Indian homes.

Altinho, Feb,  6: The Department of Information Technology, Electronics & Communications (DITE&C), Goa, announced the launch of the Goa AI Hackathon, aimed at promoting the adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in government service delivery. This initiative is a key component of the Goa AI Mission 2027, focused on leveraging emerging technologies to enhance efficiency, transparency, and citizen-centric governance.

Shri Kabir Shirgaonkar, Director of DITE&C, stated,

“Artificial Intelligence is here to stay, and it’s imperative that we integrate it ethically and responsibly into governance. Through this AI Hackathon, we aim to explore solutions such as automated verification of government scheme applications, early identification of missing information, and timely delivery of benefits to eligible citizens. Our ultimate goal is to improve public service delivery across the state.”

All government departments, corporations, autonomous bodies, and local authorities have been invited to submit problem statements highlighting challenges in day-to-day governance and service delivery. Selected problem statements will then be addressed through AI-powered solutions tailored to the specific needs of these departments.

The Goa AI Hackathon builds on the success of the Goa Open Innovation Challenge 2025, which received 557 applications from across the country. With this initiative, DITE&C continues its mission of creating a Digitally Empowered Goa, fostering innovation and utilizing emerging technologies to improve public services.