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Bengaluru, July 11, 2024 – Samsung today announced its all-new Galaxy Z Fold6 and Galaxy Z Flip6, along with Galaxy Buds3 and Galaxy Buds3 Pro at Galaxy Unpacked in Paris. With the introduction of the new Galaxy Z series, Samsung is opening the next chapter of Galaxy AI by leveraging its most versatile and flexible form factor perfectly designed to enable a range of unique mobile experiences. Galaxy AI uses powerful, intelligent, and durable foldable experience to accelerate a new era of communication, productivity, and creativity.

“Samsung’s long history of innovation has allowed us to lead in the mobile space, creating the foldable form factor and ushering in the mobile AI era. Now, we are excited to bring these two complementary technologies together and unlock new possibilities for users around the world,” said TM Roh, President and Head of Mobile eXperience Business at Samsung Electronics. “Our foldables meet the unique needs of every user and now enhanced by the power of Galaxy AI, Samsung is delivering an experience like never before.”

Galaxy Z Fold6 and Z Flip5 are the slimmest and lightest Galaxy Z series ever, optimized for portability. The perfectly symmetrical design with straight edge provides an aesthetically sleek finish while a new cover screen ratio on Galaxy Z Fold6 provides a more natural bar-type viewing experience. For your peace of mind, the latest Galaxy Z series is also equipped with enhanced Armor Aluminum and Corning Gorilla Glass Victus 2, making this the most durable Galaxy Z series yet.

Both the Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 are equipped with the Snapdragon® 8 Gen 3 Mobile Platform for Galaxy, the most advanced Snapdragon mobile processor yet, combining best-in-class CPU, GPU, and NPU performance.

The Galaxy Z Fold6 offers a range of AI-powered features and tools such as Note Assist, PDF Overlay Translation, Composer, Sketch to image and Interpreter – that maximize the large screen and significantly enhance productivity.

Galaxy Z Fold6 offers an upgraded gaming experience, anchored by its powerful chipset and 1.6x larger vapor chamber for the ability to game for longer, while still maintaining performance.

The Galaxy Z Flip6 is not just optimized for portability, but it offers a range of new customization and creativity features so you can make the most of every moment.

The 3.4-inch Super AMOLED FlexWindow has been enhanced yet again, enabling AI-assisted functions without even needing to open the device. Plus, FlexWindow offers more Widgets than ever, and allows you to check information from multiple Widgets simultaneously.

FlexCam continues to offer the most versatile camera experience and unlocks new creative options. With the new Auto Zoom, FlexCam automatically finds the best framing for your shot by detecting the subject and zooming in and out before making any necessary adjustments. That way, you don’t have to choose between your friends or an incredible backdrop being in the shot – and it’s all hands-free.

New 50MP Wide and 12MP Ultra-wide sensors provide an upgraded camera experience with clear and crisp details in pictures. The new 50MP sensor supports 2x optical zoom for noise-free photos, while offering AI zoom for an advanced shooting experience with up to 10x zoom.

You can continue using all the creative and customizable features of Galaxy Z Flip6 without worrying about battery life either, with longer usage time made possible by hardware and software optimization.

Galaxy Z Fold6 and Flip6 are secured by Samsung Knox, Samsung Galaxy’s defense-grade, multi-layer security platform built to safeguard critical information and protect against vulnerabilities with end-to-end hardware, real-time threat detection and collaborative protection.

Galaxy Buds3 Series: Expanding the Connected Experience through Galaxy AI

With the power of Galaxy AI, the Galaxy Buds3 series brings a new communication experience. The Galaxy Buds3 series comes with a new computational design boasting a comfortable fit. The premium blade design also targets style-centric consumers with an ultra-sleek and modern style complemented with Blade Lights. This new design enables a more intuitive physical experience by allowing you to control the device by simply pinching or swiping up or down on the blade, thereby offering convenience and tasteful aesthetics at the same time. Galaxy Buds3 and Buds3 Pro offer two purpose-built design options. Galaxy Buds3 Pro is Canal Type for those looking for immersive sound, while Buds3 is Open Type for people who prefer to use the device in a variety of situations for an extended period of time.

By – Mr. Manish Mohta, Director of Learning Spiral

Innovative technologies are gradually replacing traditional methods of evaluating student performance in the digital age. Integrating AI-driven personalized evaluation paths has the potential to revolutionize the education sector in India, where education is highly valued. It explores the revolutionary effects of digital assessment, emphasizing the shift from paper to digital grade sheets and the crucial role machine learning plays in creating individualized learning environments for teachers.

When it came to evaluating students’ performance, the days of manually grading assignments and giving paper exams were long gone. With the advent of digital evaluation systems, the tedious process of managing physical marksheets is being replaced by efficient, automated procedures. Digital grade sheets make record-keeping easier and provide instant access to students’ academic data. This makes it possible for tailored feedback and prompt interventions. Additionally, by lowering the dangers of loss or damage associated with handling physical documents, they safeguard the security and integrity of academic records.

The use of artificial intelligence (AI) to improve the assessment procedure is where the real innovation is found. Adaptive testing is a dynamic assessment method that provides a personalized means of evaluating knowledge and skills by modifying the difficulty of questions according to the respondent’s responses. Adaptive testing ensures a more accurate assessment of the students’ abilities and encourages deeper learning by customizing the test to each student’s unique competence level.

AI-driven personalized evaluation paths leverage data analytics and machine learning to create customized learning trajectories for students. By analyzing their performance data, AI algorithms can identify individual strengths, weaknesses, and learning preferences, enabling educators to design targeted interventions and adaptive learning experiences. Whether through recommending supplementary materials, suggesting remedial exercises, or providing real-time feedback, personalized evaluation paths empower students to optimize their learning journey and achieve their full potential.

The integration of AI-driven evaluation pathways and adaptive testing goes beyond the confines of conventional educational systems to provide unmatched chances for inclusive and equitable learning. In a heterogeneous nation such as India, where pupils come from different socioeconomic backgrounds and have different learning styles, personalized assessment methods promote a more welcoming learning environment. Through the provision of individualized support and a wide range of learning resources, these cutting-edge technologies guarantee that no student is left behind .

The obligation to address ethical issues and guarantee the moral application of technology in education accompanies great innovation. Transparency, justice, and accountability must be given top priority in algorithmic processes because AI algorithms make decisions that affect students’ academic paths. To avoid prejudice, protect data privacy, and lessen the possibility of algorithmic discrimination, safeguards must be put in placeaddress moral questions and ensure the moral application of technology in education. In algorithmic processes, transparency, justice, and accountability must be prioritized because AI algorithms make decisions that impact students’ academic pathways. Safeguards must be implemented in order to prevent discrimination, preserve data privacy, and reduce the likelihood of algorithmic discrimination.

Bengaluru, India – July 11, 2024 – Medtronic, the global leader in medical technology, inaugurated its new Global IT (GIT) Center at Medtronic Engineering & Innovation Center (MEIC), Hyderabad in the presence of Honorable Minister for IT, Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana, Shri D Sridhar Babu and US Consul General, Ms. Jennifer Larson, along with senior leaders from Medtronic including Ms. Rashmi Kumar, SVP and CIO Global, Medtronic, and Mr. Divya Prakash Joshi, Vice President & Site Leader of MEIC.

Global IT Center is Medtronic’s first large-scale IT center outside of US. The company will be investing $60 Mn which will support in creating 300 new job opportunities over the next 3-5 years. GIT will focus on cutting-edge technologies such as Cloud Engineering, Data Platforms, Digital Health applications, Hyper automation, and AI/ML. The talent competencies include Cloud & DevOps, Advanced Analytics & Visualization, Integration & Middleware, Full Stack Engineering, Robotic Process Automation, Process & Data Mining, Agile Program Management, Process Excellence & Business Analysis, along with IT Security & Compliance. Through these competencies, the new GIT center will boost productivity, manage risks, and drive growth in healthcare technology.

Speaking at the inauguration event, Honorable Minister for IT, Industries and Commerce, Government of Telangana, Shri D Sridhar Babu said, “I am delighted that Medtronic is growing by leaps and bounds from Hyderabad. I had the pleasure of inaugurating MEIC’s expanded R&D facility in February this year and during this time, I discussed about various other opportunities. In about 5 months, we are here to launch Medtronic’s new global IT Center. Reputed firms like Medtronic choosing to double down on their existing investments in Telangana underscores the vibrant innovation ecosystem that is being nurtured here. This is a glowing testament to the government’s progressive policies. We remain committed to the growth of medical technologies sector, and we will extend every support from the Government.”

Rashmi Kumar, SVP and CIO, Medtronic said “Innovation is at the heart of every transformative technology at Medtronic. The inauguration of our Global IT Center in India is a testament to our commitment to strengthening global technology capabilities. We extend our gratitude to the Government of Telangana for fostering a vibrant innovation ecosystem. The launch of the center reiterates our commitment to Indian market and propels us towards impacting more patient lives and advancing healthcare technology. India offers one of the best talent pools for IT we look forward to leveraging the skillset to support the growth of healthcare technology thereby positively impacting patient lives.“

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Divya Joshi, Vice President & MEIC Site Leader, Medtronic, said, “The inauguration of the GIT center at the MEIC facility in Hyderabad marks a transformative step for Medtronic. By establishing our first large scale IT capability center outside the US, we are not only investing in advanced technologies but also in the rich talent pool that India offers. This new center will be pivotal in supporting innovations, enhancing our global IT capabilities, and delivering top-notch tech-driven healthcare solutions. We are excited to contribute to Hyderabad’s dynamic tech ecosystem.”

Kochi, India – 10th July, 2024 : IBM (NYSE: IBM) today announced the launch of its GenAI Innovation Center in Kochi which will allow enterprises, start-ups, and partners to explore, experience, and build generative AI technology. As organizations transition from AI experimentation to deployment for adding business value, they often find AI projects too complex or difficult to integrate due to limited skills or expertise. To address this challenge, the GenAI Innovation Center will provide organizations with access to IBM experts and technologies designed to help them build, scale and accelerate adoption of enterprise-grade AI.

The center is built on InstructLab, a new technology jointly developed by IBM and Red Hat for enhancing Large Language Models (LLMs) with a client’s own data and will also take advantage of IBM watsonx AI and data platform and AI assistant technologies. It will allow clients to learn about the fine-tuning of LLMs and to partner with IBM to have their own trained, fine-tuned, and governed models deployed for their enterprise use cases.

The GenAI Innovation Center will be a part of the IBM India Software Lab in Kochi and will be managed by IBM’s technical experts. With access to the latest in generative AI technology, LLMs, case studies, and IBM experts, the center will nurture a community focused on harnessing the power of generative AI to address societal and business challenges ranging from sustainability, public infrastructure, healthcare education, inclusion and more.

“AI is at the core of IBM’s growth strategy. We are strongly committed to building and collaborating with different ecosystems for AI. The GenAI Innovation Center furthers IBM’s commitment to nurturing India’s AI community and catalysing innovation through co-creation and collaboration with an aim to serve the country’s best interests of growing AI skilled talent, boosting organization productivity and improving citizen services,” said Dinesh Nirmal, Senior Vice President, Products, IBM Software.

Advancing generative AI technology through innovation requires a vibrant, democratic, and collaborative AI ecosystem to unleash its potential. IBM and Red Hat recently launched InstructLab, providing a revolutionary approach to advance LLMs with open-source innovation.

Shanghai, China, July 10, 2024 – GlobalData named Huawei a Leader in its H1 2024 5G market report 5G RAN: Competitive Landscape Assessment. This is the sixth consecutive year since GlobalData began releasing this report in 2019, that Huawei has been named a Leader for its products and solutions.

The report assesses the competitiveness of 5G RAN equipment vendors from five aspects: AAU, RRU, mmWave, BBU, and energy efficiency. Huawei’s portfolio is ranked Leader across all five. This reflects Huawei’s long-term efforts in delivering superior performance and experience, simplified deployment, efficient and green O&M, and smooth network evolution.

The report ranks Huawei’s AAU products ahead of competitors in portfolio diversity, module output power, and compactness. Huawei’s full series MetaAAUs achieved scaled deployments globally to deliver optimal coverage and energy efficiency with the smallest possible site size. The company’s FDD Massive MIMO products, which are compact and easy to deploy, support single-band, dual-band, and tri-band configurations, delivering 10-fold larger capacity and 10 dB better coverage than 4T4R. The solution has been deployed on more than 100 networks around the world. It is the only such solution that has been commercially adopted on a large scale.

Huawei’s RRU products are rated higher than competitors in output power, supported frequency bands, and compactness. Huawei’s tri-band 8T solution supports 1.8 GHz, 2.1 GHz, and 2.6 GHz based on true wideband technologies. It can work with FDD beamforming to triple spectral efficiency and improve coverage by 7 dB, consuming 30% less energy than 4T4R.

The report states that Huawei has the most complete mmWave product and solution portfolio with the industry’s highest performance. Huawei’s mmWave products support extremely large antenna array (ELAA) technology, eliminating the bottleneck of mmWave coverage to enable co-site deployment with C-band. Intelligent beam management and high-/low-band coordination enable continuous coverage in non-line-of-sight (NLOS) scenarios, delivering an unprecedented peak throughput of 10 Gbps.

Huawei’s BBU products outperform competitors in capacity, type, number of MIMO layers, and narrowband IoT. These advantages facilitate medium- and long-term evolution of operator networks.

And last but not least, the report recognizes Huawei’s innovative energy-saving technology of “0 bit 0 watt”, which is supported at the equipment, site, and network levels. All of Huawei’s AAUs, RRUs, and BBUs support “0 bit 0 watt”, enabling 99% in-depth energy conservation, and they also support on-demand wakeup. This energy design has been widely adopted on operator networks at the equipment level. At the site level, the main equipment can work with site power supplies to ensure “0 bit 0 watt”. At the network level, RAN Intelligent Agent provides on-demand intelligent scheduling of resources to create dynamic site-specific energy policies based on fluctuating traffic demand.

Mumbai, 10th July 2024: Ishan Infotech Limited, operating under the brand name Ishan Technologies, a leading Pan-India ICT company, has been awarded the prestigious Great Place To Work® Certification™ in India for the period from June 2024 to June 2025. This Certification recognizes Ishan’s commitment to delivering an excellent employee experience and creating a safe and supportive work environment.

Great Place To Work is the global authority on workplace culture. Since 1992, they have surveyed more than 100 million employees worldwide, using those deep insights to define what makes a great workplace: trust. Their employee survey platform empowers leaders with the feedback, real-time reporting, and insights needed to make strategic people decisions.

Ishan’s success is deeply rooted in a vibrant workplace culture characterized by inclusivity, creativity, and a commitment to continuous learning.

“We believe that a positive work culture and engaged employees are key to our success. Our goal is to create a workplace where our team feels energized, motivated, and supported, enhancing productivity and personal growth. This Certification reflects our commitment to creating a High-Trust, High-Performance Culture and the dedication of our entire team,” said Purvi Kotecha, Director, Ishan Technologies.

At the core of Ishan Technologies’ operations lies a commitment to quality and excellence, evident through its prestigious certifications. The CMMI L3 certification emphasizes the company’s dedication to process maturity, while ISO Certification ensures adherence to quality standards, emphasizing its unwavering pursuit of operational excellence.

MELBOURNE, Australia, July 9, 2024  — Lucid Software, the leader in visual collaboration software,  announced the launch of its global data residency in Australia. Hosted by Amazon Web Services (AWS), this strategic expansion marks a significant milestone in Lucid’s mission to enhance collaboration, performance, and security across the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region.

“The launch of Lucid’s global data residency program in Australia underscores our commitment to addressing the evolving needs of our customers while including their adherence to local compliance standards,” said James Harkin, APAC Senior Director at Lucid Software. “By offering a world-class data residency, we are empowering organisations in the Asia-Pacific region to collaborate more effectively and efficiently, with the confidence that their data remains secure and accessible.”

In Australia, Lucid’s enterprise customers will have the ability to control where data in the Lucid Suite is securely stored, allowing them to select the region that helps meet their data residence obligations, as well as regional data and compliance requirements. Lucid’s full catalogue of integrations work seamlessly in all data regions along with its developer platform and external API to improve product performance and reduced latency.

Since Lucid’s physical expansion to Australia in 2019, the company has experienced steady momentum and a growing interest from customers in having a global data residency in Australia. As data locality becomes a priority for organisations in the APAC region, this launch is an opportunity to provide a pathway to faster innovation and meaningful collaboration while keeping data secure.

Lucid’s global data residency initiative is yet another testament to Lucid’s unwavering dedication to security and compliance. Lucid not only complies with applicable local and international requirements but also upholds top-tier compliance certifications, guaranteeing customer data is private, safe and secure as their organisations grow.

NAGOYA, Japan, July 9, 2024 — Techman Robot, at the Robot Technology Japan exhibition in Nagoya, Japan, proudly introduced its latest product, the TM30S. This collaborative robot (cobot) redefines the next generation of automation with built-in AI technology and industry-leading high payload capacity.

Leading the pack with 30 kg payload capacity The TM30S boasts an impressive 35 kg payload capacity and a 1702 mm arm length, far surpassing the standard 30 kg capacity of comparable products. Its superior arm design extends the range of motion, allowing for efficient product handling and making it an ideal solution for automation in the automotive industry and smart stacking/unstacking applications. During the exhibition, the TM30S demonstrated its ability to handle heavy tires, using AI technology to recognize complex tire dimensions, brands, and production dates, thus creating comprehensive production records.

AI-assisted mixed-box unstacking solution In addition to its exceptional payload capacity and arm length, the TM30S features built-in smart vision and AI technology. Equipped with a 3D camera, it rapidly identifies box volumes and positions. Even when faced with packages of varying sizes and complex orientations in the logistics industry, the TM30S can effortlessly recognize tilting, fitting, and tape-wrapped scenarios, achieving efficient mixed-box unstacking through AI.

Expanding into the automotive and electronics industries Nagoya, Japan, is home to numerous automotive and manufacturing giants. Automation technology is widely used in automotive manufacturing, electronic product assembly, medical equipment production, and logistics. Techman Robot’s built-in AI and smart vision technology assist the automotive and electronics industries in quality inspection and assembly automation. With rapid multi-angle inspections, it ensures that every component and final product meets high standards. The TM image manager complements this by establishing production records, aiding users in effective management and tracking of inspection results.

Techman Robot has established a technical and after-sales service office in Nagoya, expanding its local service network. Collaborating with numerous dealers and system integrators, they offer a comprehensive one-stop solution from automation assessment to post-sales service.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2024 — Zoho Corporation, a leading global technology company, founded in India, is now serving more than 100 million users worldwide across its 55+ business applications. Zoho is the first bootstrapped SaaS company to reach this milestone. This growth comes on the heels of the company reaching 1 billion in annual revenue in 2022. In South Korea, Zoho saw customer growth of more than 25% in 2023, led by strong growth in demand for Zoho Workplace, an integrated productivity suite and Zoho CRM, a customer management solution. As Zoho continues to grow, Zoho remains dedicated to delivering inventive technology and value to our customers of our SaaS solutions. Zoho has built its technology stack from scratch—from apps and platforms to network and datacenters. The stack is horizontally, vertically, and contextually unified, allowing Zoho to deliver the best-in-class solutions at very affordable prices.

In a demonstration of our commitment to our customers, Zoho’s user conference, Zoholics convened in South Korea for the very first time on 25 June, 2024 in Seoul. Attendees were introduced to Zoho’s collaboration and Sales and Marketing Solutions, and had the opportunity to engage with the Zoho team. Zoho’s user conferences are a key opportunity to educate businesses on how software solutions will drive digital transformation, and for Zoho to foster stronger relationships with valued clients and partners.

Leveraging on AI for Business Growth

This year we have seen technology itself being upended with generative AI, as a solutions provider, Zoho has introduced significant enhancements across our product offerings to ensure our customers have the best possible technology for their business needs.

Zoho’s solutions are well positioned to provide businesses in South Korea looking for a partner in their digital transformation journey. For over a decade, Zoho has been executing and implementing AI (Zia) across its product portfolio, developing in-house technology running on the company’s private cloud.

Generative AI in Zoho Applications

Now, Zoho’s new generative AI extensions, powered by ChatGPT, complement the broad portfolio of AI technology Zoho already supports. This new technology has been contextually integrated into Zoho’s applications and can be leveraged right away by all users.

Business users are now able to leverage on generative AI to extract and summarize key information from customer records in Zoho CRM, suggest titles and content in Zoho Writer and Mail just to name a few functionalities, all without leaving the application.

Zoho’s suite of 55+ applications provides solutions for businesses across their entire business operations. This makes artificial intelligence and generative AI accessible to all employees, providing a great benefit to businesses as technology can now be integrated into the daily work of employees in all roles.

SEOUL, South Korea, July 9, 2024– THINKFREE, a subsidiary of the world-class AI technology company HANCOM, has launched the beta version of Refinder AI, an AI search and Q&A solution targeting the global corporate market.

Refinder AI is an AI service that enables integrated searches of massive data scattered across numerous business platforms used by an enterprise, regardless of the data sources and relations. Linking all productivity and collaboration platforms such as Gmail, Google Drive, Confluence, Jira, Slack and Notion, it provides an all-in-one service for finding web content, office documents, PDF files, emails, messages, etc., saved in the platforms. It is characterized by fast and accurate answers provided on the basis of verified data within the boundaries of the respective enterprise.

Notably, in addition to simple data searches, Refinder AI also plays the role of an assistant. When a user enters a query or a search word, the AI understands the meaning of the query and the user’s intention, and provides an answer in natural language by combining information with the highest accuracy and relevance from the data scattered across the enterprise. It provides results by accessing all platforms through a single search so the user doesn’t have to search every platform or memorize where information is saved.

As the service handles corporate data saved in various platforms, the level of security has been reinforced. Refinder AI is designed to not search critical data for unauthorized users. The AI provides answers by referring only to data that have been authorized by the company that introduced the solution. In particular, unlike other corporate search solutions, it does not require a separate development process. And various applications used by an enterprise can be conveniently loaded.

“While the amount of data generated and retained each year by enterprises across the world is increasing at an exponential rate, the rate of effective data use in business is very low,” said THINKFREE CEO Kim Du-yeong. “THINKFREE will target the global cloud market with Refinder AI, and grow into a company that draws the world’s attention by combining HANCOM’s world-class document technology with advanced AI technologies.”