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India – Oct.15, 2024 – Cloudera unveiled its vision and momentum for accelerating the path to true hybrid during its annual data and AI conference, EVOLVE24 New York, happened, October 10. As the industry’s first and only true hybrid platform for data, analytics, and AI, Cloudera has made a series of technology breakthroughs and investments to strengthen its commitment to enabling every enterprise to bring analytics and AI to data anywhere, helping to enable competitive differentiation.

The growth of hybrid environments in recent years is driven by the critical role of hybrid cloud in leveraging an organization’s complete data footprint. This enables enterprises to boost productivity, predict trends, and capitalize on key business opportunities. When data is kept siloed, enterprises cannot create, shift, and scale workloads and resources across the business, limiting their flexibility to address organizational needs and find new efficiencies. According to data from Cloudera, 93% of data leaders agree that “multi-cloud/hybrid capabilities for data and analytics are key for an organization to adapt to change.”

Cloudera is the only platform for data, analytics, and AI on the market that enables the seamless movement of data and workloads across all environments, empowering the world’s largest brands to transform data of all types into valuable, trusted insights. The Cloudera platform is also uniquely suited to break down traditional data barriers to enable enterprises to analyze data estates in place and bring GenAI models to their data wherever it lives. During today’s conference, customers received a preview of the vision as well as key capabilities in the next release and beyond, such as:

Unified platform: A single codebase for infrastructures, blurring the boundaries between cloud and on-premises environments. Capabilities, workloads, and governance work and feel the same everywhere, and can be adjusted as needs evolve.

Hybrid control plane: A “single pane of glass” to manage, monitor, and govern deployments across any infrastructure. This enables continuous optimizations for cost, performance, or any other business needs.

Open Data Lakehouse on hybrid architecture: Combines the flexibility of data lakes with the performance of data warehouses across hybrid and multi-cloud environments.

Unified security and governance: Consistent security, governance, and lineage across hybrid infrastructures allows organizations to maintain compliance and trust as they shift between infrastructures.

Federated data access: Ensures a unified hybrid experience where users, data, and analytics can seamlessly move between infrastructures to fit the needs of the organization.

Graviton (ARM) support: Customers can deploy Cloudera on ARM-based systems (like AWS Graviton) and traditional x86 environments, which ensures flexibility and portability of workloads across cloud, hybrid and on-prem infrastructures.

“While more businesses have opted to take a hybrid approach to data management, simply adopting a hybrid cloud infrastructure is not enough,” said Andrew Brust, Industry Analyst, Blue Badge Insights. “Meaningful results demand a ‘true’ hybrid cloud approach to data management, where data and analytics assets running on-premises and in multiple clouds are managed together and federated into a logical whole.True hybrid delivers more than simply deploying to many infrastructures in isolation; it lets data, analytics, and AI move seamlessly between all, to handle change and always be able to deliver insight and value in the most optimum manner. To achieve this, enterprises need a scalable, flexible data architecture that can grow with them. Cloudera is the only vendor on the market that’s delivering on this promise of helping enterprises achieve true hybrid at every point along their data management and analytics journeys.”

“As more enterprises prepare for an increasingly hybrid world, they’ll need a flexible, scalable, data analytics and AI framework,” said Dipto Chakravarty, Chief Product Officer at Cloudera. “This marks a pivotal moment for Cloudera as we continue to invest heavily into supporting enterprises on their true hybrid journeys. Change is now. Hybrid is now and we look forward to continuing to build upon the foundation that enables enterprises to thrive every step of the way.”

October 15, 2024 – Airtel Business, the B2B arm of Bharti Airtel (“Airtel”), one of India’s leading telecommunications service provider has partnered with Zscaler, a global cloud security leader, to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet ’- India’s first, fully-managed Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) based solution designed to protect enterprises from a wide range of cyber threats.

Strengthening enterprise cybersecurity, ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ is a fully-managed solution that integrates Airtel’s Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity with Zscaler’s cloud security technology & Security Service Edge (SSE) technology as well as Zscaler Internet AccessTM (ZIATM) to provide advanced security features such as comprehensive threat protection, SSL inspection, cloud firewall and secure access to cloud applications. Built on the core principle of ‘never trust, always verify the User, Device and Network’ – ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ will enable enterprises in India to navigate the complexities of the digital world by leveraging its unique capabilities in an effective, scalable and cost-efficient manner.

Sharat Sinha, CEO – Airtel Business said, “We are excited to partner with Zscaler to launch ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ – a holistic solution for safeguarding enterprise networks. The cutting-edge solution will ensure that every internet interaction is rigorously verified, authenticated and authorized to deliver a robust layer of security that protects enterprises from evolving cyber threats. Together with Zscaler, we will offer a seamless and secure experience for businesses across India, enabling them to operate with confidence in today’s complex digital environment”.

Anant Nag, Area Vice President, India & SAARC, Zscaler, added “We are thrilled to expand our partnership with Airtel Business to create a solution to help the growing needs of our customer base. Cybersecurity is a critical business priority and enterprises across the market are doubling down on implementing zero trust solutions to keep their organization secured. The inception of this joint solution stemmed from the market needs and growing demand and we are looking forward to helping our customers in their cloud security transformation journeys together with Airtel.”

India is at the forefront of technology innovation and adoption with enterprises, small and large, leading the way on a global scale. However, this exponential growth has also caught the attention of threat actors who are increasingly targeting local entities to launch attacks. For instance, according to Zscaler ThreatLabz, in the past year alone, Indian enterprises have seen over 79 million phishing attacks and more than 5 billion encrypted attacks, making India among the top three most-targeted markets globally. Now, more than ever before, it is important for organisations in India to strengthen their cybersecurity while managing multi-vendor security stacks, budget constraints, skill gaps and time-to-market issues. The zero trust architecture of ‘Airtel Secure Digital Internet’ reduces attack surfaces while simplifying security management by centralising policy enforcement. Its inherent cloud-native security ensures consistent protection for users across all locations. The scalable, cloud-based platform also eliminates the need for costly hardware, enhancing operational efficiency and reducing total cost of ownership.

To further optimise its network performance and minimise latency, Airtel has also strategically enhanced its Internet Points of Presence (PoPs) through the integration of Zscaler’s advanced security stack. As a distinguished Managed Security Services Provider (MSSP) partner of Zscaler, Airtel is equipped to deliver comprehensive managed services, encompassing the entire security lifecycle—from initial deployment to continuous, premium-grade support. Enterprises can now leverage Airtel’s extensive, pan-India Internet Leased Line (ILL) connectivity to achieve secure, consistent connectivity across all their office locations. Enterprises also have the flexibility to procure Zscaler SSE as a standalone solution, bundled with Airtel’s managed services that can be further tailored for their unique requirements.

Chennai, 14th October, 2024: Raptee.HV, the Chennai-based EV startup, today launched India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle, which is developed with the technology being used in Electric cars across the world. This enables the Motorcycle to deliver a performance rivalling the 250-300 cc ICE counterparts with significantly less heat.

With this High-Voltage (HV) technology, Raptee.HV motorcycles will be the first in India to adopt universal charging standards used by electric cars. The motorcycle comes with an onboard charger, making it compatible with the 13,500 CCS2 car charging stations available across the country, which is expected to double within the next year.

The motorcycle is priced competitively at ₹2.39 lakhs on par with 250–300cc ICE motorcycles, making the total cost of ownership an absolute gain from the very first moment of owning it, in addition to the eco-friendly aspects.

The Raptee.HV Motorcycle has an IDC Est range of around 200 km and a real-world range of over 150 km on a single charge, accelerating from 0 to 60 kmph in under 3.5 seconds. Raptee.HV has also ensured the highest standards of quality and safety by offering a battery pack that is IP67-rated, adhering to all regulatory requirements. Raptee.HV is offering a battery warranty comparable to that of electric cars – 8 years or up to 80000 kilometres, providing peace of mind and long-term value to customers.

These Motorcycles will have advanced software features for an enhanced riding experience. Raptee.HV’s in-house developed electronics to power the HV tech, and its custom-built Operating System, based on an automotive-grade Linux platform, provide a highly responsive and intuitive user experience. Raptee.HV Motorcycles will come in four dynamic colors—Horizon Red, Arctic White, Mercury Grey, and Eclipse Black.

Starting deliveries in Chennai and Bangalore from January, Raptee.HV plans to expand to other key cities based on the propensity for mid-premium motorcycles and the adoption of electric mobility in these selected markets. Raptee.HV is coming up with a Factory-integrated Experience centre, the “Tech store.HV” at the HQ in Chennai which will offer full immersive experiences including a factory tour to show how motorcycles are being built. To ensure a seamless customer experience Raptee.HV will have a wide range of direct-to-consumer offerings in addition to the traditional Brick & Mortar model.

Dinesh Arjun, Co-founder & CEO, Raptee.HV, said, “Our goal was never to create an electric version of an ICE motorcycle, but to do justice to motorcycling with truly pioneering tech. We have taken the core of advanced electric car tech and engineered it for motorcycles. Launching India’s first high-voltage electric motorcycle was a technical challenge from the very beginning. Over the last 5 years, the amazing team at Raptee has had to build the entire architecture from scratch to make HV on 2Wheelers possible.That we have succeeded is a testament to what can be achieved with the right vision and a focus on innovation.

We believe our HV technology is the missing piece of the puzzle that will accelerate the electrification of motorcycles and revolutionize how motorcycles will be built in the future.”

Jayapradeep Vasudevan, CBO, Raptee.HV, said, “We are extremely excited to witness the passion and innovation coming to life as we launch our first motorcycle, setting new standards in the electric two-wheeler industry. The Indian motorcycle market is twice the size of the scooter market, and the low EV penetration in this larger segment presents a huge opportunity for us to explore, starting with our flagship model, the T30. As a team, we are fully committed to building the Raptee.HV brand by delivering a customer experience that matches the high standards of our motorcycles. In today’s context, automobiles, especially electric vehicles, are increasingly becoming electronics and software-driven, much like consumer durable products. With this in mind, we are inspired by premium consumer durable brands in shaping our approach to customer service.

We plan to introduce a wide range of digital and direct-to-consumer offerings to ensure that our customers enjoy a seamless ownership journey with Raptee.HV. Our network expansion will be rolled out in phases, starting with company-owned experience centres in Chennai and Bangalore. By learning from these initial markets, we will strategically expand into other regions and international markets at the right time over the next few years. We have a clear strategic roadmap for the next five years and aim to become a significant player in the EV industry in the years to come.”

Raptee.HV has closed its Pre-Series A round of fundraising, led by Bluehill Capital and Artha99 Ventures, and is in the final stages of closing its Series A round from new and existing investors to support its production ramp-up, dealership expansion, and roll-out of e-bikes across other States, driving its growth in the electric mobility market.

Child Care Aware of America empowered local nonprofit to strengthen disaster relief response by licensed family child care providers across Missouri.

(St. Louis, Mo., Oct. 10, 2024) Child Care Aware of Missouri (CCAMO) recently announced the successful completion of its inaugural “Show Me MO Emergency Prep, Response, and Recovery” project funded with a $40,000 grant from Child Care Aware of America. CCAMO’s yearlong project was designed to enhance the knowledge, expertise, and readiness of licensed family child care providers and centers across Missouri when responding to, as well as recovering from, disaster and emergency incidents.

A total of 39 licensed and licensed-exempt statewide childcare providers participated in the project’s peer-to-peer networking sessions, impacting more than 850 children by providing essential emergency preparedness training. Topics covered during the sessions included critical scenarios such as tornadoes, earthquakes, floods, ice storms, intruder alerts, and accidental poisonings. Each provider received comprehensive action plans tailored to integrate the knowledge gained into their current practices.

CCAMO distributed customized emergency preparedness kits containing vital resources. These kits included weather radios, kid-sized helmets for protection against falling debris, portable and waterproof document containers, first aid kits, carbon monoxide detectors, pipe wrenches for utility shut-off, furniture anchors for earthquake safety, CPR kits, and more. Participants also received book bundles designed to educate children on preparedness topics related to weather events and managing emotions during emergencies.

CCAMO Chief of Workforce Development Chiala Watkins-Reed and Community Impact Coordinator Katelyn Mayer facilitated the four virtual training sessions along with peer ambassadors Karen Adams from St. Louis, Angela Hanson from Springfield, and Angela Pegelow from mid-Missouri.

“This project demonstrates our agency’s commitment to improving emergency preparedness in child care settings across Missouri,” said Watkins-Reed. “CCAMO remains dedicated to empowering child care providers with the tools and knowledge necessary to respond effectively to emergencies and ensure the safety and well-being of children in their care.”

Founded in 1999, Child Care Aware of Missouri is a statewide nonprofit that focuses on a comprehensive early childhood education experience through impactful programs and partnerships. The organization’s services include workforce development, child care business supports, advocacy and policy work, and its new Child Care Keeps Missouri Working, a regional campaign offering concierge solutions to businesses undergoing employee recruitment and retention challenges due to the overwhelming shortage of quality child care options. For more information, call (314) 535-1458 or visit www.childcareaware.org.

Mumbai, 5 October 2024: Gutar Gu, the beloved teen romance series on Amazon MX Player, Amazon’s free video streaming service, captured the hearts of millions with its debut season. Now, as the buzz around Gutar Gu S2 continues to build with each passing day, the anticipation among audiences is at an all-time high, and the stakes couldn’t be higher. Following the resounding success of Season 1, which followed the rollercoaster romance of Anuj and Ritu, featuring Vishesh Bansal and Ashlesha Thakur, social media is abuzz with the burning question: When will Season 2 of Gutar Gu release?

Created and directed by Saqib Pandor, Gutar Gu has become a fan favourite, and the cliffhanger climax of Season 1 left viewers asking for more. The mounting pressure from fans has now reached a fever pitch, with hashtags trending across platforms, urging Amazon MX Player and Oscar-winning producer Guneet Monga Kapoor to break their silence on the upcoming season’s release date. In fact, some have taken things to the next level, with rumors surfacing about a case being filed by a frustrated fan, demanding the release of the much-anticipated season. With social media ablaze and fans growing increasingly restless, it seems the creators of Gutar Gu may have no choice but to give in to their demands.

Addressing the wave of excitement about the upcoming season, Karan Bedi, Director and Head of Amazon MX Player, shared, “At Amazon MX Player, our mission has always been to delight our audiences across India with engaging and high-quality content that they can enjoy for free. Gutar Gu resonated deeply with our viewers, and we are thrilled by the immense enthusiasm from our fans for the release of Season 2. Stay tuned!”

Addressing the intense buzz, Guneet Monga Kapoor, Producer, Sikhya Entertainment, commented, “I’ve never seen anything like this! Fans are knocking on our doors, flooding our inboxes, and demanding the release date of Season 2. We understand the anticipation, and are working tirelessly to ensure that Anuj and Ritu’s story returns with the same heart and authenticity that won audiences’ hearts in the first season!”

Bengaluru (Karnataka) [India], 05 October 2024: India’s largest gathering of women and nonbinary technologists, Grace Hopper Celebration India (GHCI) 2024, organised by Anitab.org India, is set to inspire and empower over 15,000 women and nonbinary technologists, at the Bangalore International Centre (BIEC) from November 20-22, 2024. With 250+ speakers and 80+ hours of cutting-edge content spanning across AI, ML, Cloud, IoT, and Tech for Social Good, GHCI 24 will focus on immersive learning, networking, and collaboration. The theme for GHCI 24 is “me+we”, which celebrates the collective power of women and nonbinary technologists, highlighting individual contributions and ambitions.

With a special focus on wellness, diversity, and inclusion—particularly through initiatives for LGBTQIA+ and nonbinary voices—this year’s event promises to set new standards for empowering change-makers and leaders in tech. GHCI 24 aims to promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in the tech industry by providing a platform for building relationships; connecting with the larger community; growing technical, career, and culture skills; and celebrating the achievements of women and nonbinary individuals in technology.

With sponsors like Google, Wells Fargo, American Express, Avalara, Uber, Walmart, HSBC, Intuit, Open Door, UKG, Oracle,Twilio, Western Digital and more, GHCI 24 will feature expanded tracks on technology and also host a special media track focused on empowering individuals in communications and media with talks on the role that language plays in building the threads of diversity and inclusion in society.

Brenda Darden Wilkerson, President & CEO of AnitaB.org, said, “We are thrilled to bring Grace Hopper Celebration back to India! At AnitaB.org, we’re dedicated to advancing gender equity and pay parity in tech. For over 30 years, we have worked globally to tackle industry challenges and foster diverse, impactful careers. Join us at GHCI 24 in Bengaluru to celebrate our collective achievements and make history together!”

Bo Young Lee, President, Research & Advisory, said, “GHCI 24 is a beacon for how the tech industry can embrace change, innovate with purpose, and create lasting impact. We are here to ensure that every participant leaves, feeling empowered to challenge norms, push boundaries, and redefine what’s possible in tech.”

Shreya Krishnan, Managing Director of AnitaB.org India, adds, “With immense joy, we welcome the return of Grace Hopper Celebration to India! This year’s GHCI will be both familiar and refreshingly new, celebrating the extraordinary talent of women and nonbinary individuals in tech. We believe diversity drives innovation and progress. GHCI offers a chance to network, learn, and be inspired. Let’s embrace the richness of our diverse journey in technology and make this event a success!.”

The event looks to emphasize Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Belonging (DEIB), with dedicated wellness zones and initiatives aimed at amplifying underrepresented voices, including the LGBTQIA+ and nonbinary communities. GHCI 24 aims to create a place for career advancement, thought leadership, and contributions to building a more diverse and inclusive tech industry.

Spots for GHCI 24 are filling up quickly, and women and nonbinary technologists are encouraged to secure theirs as soon as possible. Virtual attendees can look forward to live streaming all GHCI 24 speakers and sessions through the online platform in real-time. Click here to choose your participation option and complete the registration process.

INDIA, October 5, 2024 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions designed to help employees work smarter, make systems more efficient and allow plant operations to accelerate the path to autonomy. By combining decades of industry knowledge and deep domain data with the latest AI technologies, including Honeywell Forge, Honeywell is infusing AI into both new and existing solutions. This provides companies with an end-to-end AI experience for the worker in the field, the process operator in the control room and executives at an enterprise level.

Today’s energy industry faces several challenges, including a widespread shortage of skilled talent to run facilities and a need to enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy and quality. To address these challenges, Honeywell’s AI solutions can help enhance decision-making speed, operational efficiency and workforce productivity while also upskilling the workforce through enhanced training. To further expand the solutions available for the energy sector, Honeywell also announced a partnership with Chevron to develop additional advanced AI-enabled solutions focused on enhancing refining operations.

Honeywell’s new AI capabilities include the Experion Operations Assistant, which integrates explainable AI into the industrial process to help operators identify production issues and offer step-by-step guidance to address the issue. With an Experion Operations Assistant running alongside plant operators, companies can optimize operations and less experienced operators can build new expertise more quickly by gaining access to the decades of industry knowledge within their company.

Honeywell recently commissioned and surveyed 1,600 executive AI leaders around the world and found that nearly two-thirds of all respondents said increasing worker efficiency and productivity is the most promising use of AI. The integration of AI to optimize operations to improve efficiency and upskill the workforce supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three powerful megatrends, including automation.

“As the industrial workforce experiences a skills and experience gap globally, the worker is still an integral part of the automation journey,” said Lucian Boldea, President and CEO of Honeywell Industrial Automation. “Honeywell’s technologies are enabled by AI to help improve the performance of the industrial workforce – enabling workers to increase efficiency and rapidly accelerate their time to expertise.”

Honeywell is launching a new AI-enabled solution:

Honeywell Field Process Knowledge System (PKS) and its “field assistant” with AI powered by Honeywell Forge is designed to make operations and maintenance actions easier, safer and more accurate. It consists of a web-based application for supervisors, and a mobile device for field workers that provides a single pane of glass for all field-related tasks including operations, maintenance, permits, documentation and more.

Honeywell is also adding AI-assisted capabilities to its existing solutions including:

Honeywell Experion PKS, an industry-leading distributed control system, now incorporates comprehensive operations support with predictive advisories, recommendations and troubleshooting. It also offers access to the AI-assisted Experion Operations Assistant to improve production and help keep system operations at optimum levels. Honeywell AI-enabled services and advice can provide predictive notification of issues with recommended actions throughout the entire lifecycle of the facility. The solution provides engineering support for faster project startup and day-one ready operations.

Honeywell Production Intelligence is designed to contextualize Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) data from onsite operations to deliver meaningful insights and analytics-driven recommendations for executives across the business. Additionally, it provides near real-time monitoring, diagnosis, and predictive modules to help address and prevent future production issues.

INDIA, October 5, 2024 – Honeywell (NASDAQ: HON) is introducing new artificial intelligence (AI)-enabled solutions designed to help employees work smarter, make systems more efficient and allow plant operations to accelerate the path to autonomy. By combining decades of industry knowledge and deep domain data with the latest AI technologies, including Honeywell Forge, Honeywell is infusing AI into both new and existing solutions. This provides companies with an end-to-end AI experience for the worker in the field, the process operator in the control room and executives at an enterprise level.

Today’s energy industry faces several challenges, including a widespread shortage of skilled talent to run facilities and a need to enhance efficiency while maintaining accuracy and quality. To address these challenges, Honeywell’s AI solutions can help enhance decision-making speed, operational efficiency and workforce productivity while also upskilling the workforce through enhanced training. To further expand the solutions available for the energy sector, Honeywell also announced a partnership with Chevron to develop additional advanced AI-enabled solutions focused on enhancing refining operations.

Honeywell’s new AI capabilities include the Experion Operations Assistant, which integrates explainable AI into the industrial process to help operators identify production issues and offer step-by-step guidance to address the issue. With an Experion Operations Assistant running alongside plant operators, companies can optimize operations and less experienced operators can build new expertise more quickly by gaining access to the decades of industry knowledge within their company.

Honeywell recently commissioned and surveyed 1,600 executive AI leaders around the world and found that nearly two-thirds of all respondents said increasing worker efficiency and productivity is the most promising use of AI. The integration of AI to optimize operations to improve efficiency and upskill the workforce supports Honeywell’s alignment of its portfolio to three powerful megatrends, including automation.

“As the industrial workforce experiences a skills and experience gap globally, the worker is still an integral part of the automation journey,” said Lucian Boldea, President and CEO of Honeywell Industrial Automation. “Honeywell’s technologies are enabled by AI to help improve the performance of the industrial workforce – enabling workers to increase efficiency and rapidly accelerate their time to expertise.”

Honeywell is launching a new AI-enabled solution:

Honeywell Field Process Knowledge System (PKS) and its “field assistant” with AI powered by Honeywell Forge is designed to make operations and maintenance actions easier, safer and more accurate. It consists of a web-based application for supervisors, and a mobile device for field workers that provides a single pane of glass for all field-related tasks including operations, maintenance, permits, documentation and more.

Honeywell is also adding AI-assisted capabilities to its existing solutions including:

Honeywell Experion® PKS, an industry-leading distributed control system, now incorporates comprehensive operations support with predictive advisories, recommendations and troubleshooting. It also offers access to the AI-assisted Experion Operations Assistant to improve production and help keep system operations at optimum levels. Honeywell AI-enabled services and advice can provide predictive notification of issues with recommended actions throughout the entire lifecycle of the facility. The solution provides engineering support for faster project startup and day-one ready operations.

Honeywell Production Intelligence is designed to contextualize Operational Technology (OT) and Information Technology (IT) data from onsite operations to deliver meaningful insights and analytics-driven recommendations for executives across the business. Additionally, it provides near real-time monitoring, diagnosis, and predictive modules to help address and prevent future production issues.

                               by Mr. Dhawal Gupta, Co-Founder and CEO of Subhot Enterprise

Accurate thermal control is necessary in companies that use specialized heating systems. Particularly, radiant and tubular heaters provide a range of configurable solutions to suit different heating requirements. Recognized for their adaptability, tubular heaters can be sized and shaped to suit a range of applications, delivering effective and focused heat. They are extensively utilized in HVAC systems, food service equipment, and industrial processes. Conversely, radiant heaters heat things and people directly without warming the air around them, which makes them perfect for warehouses, outdoor locations, and vast indoor spaces. These heaters can be made more powerful and energy-efficient by modifying their form, power, and installation techniques to meet specific operating requirements. Through customization of these heating solutions to meet particular needs, enterprises can attain ideal thermal conditions, guaranteeing economy, efficiency, and safety.

Tubular Heater

An electric heating element known as a tubular heater is made out of a metallic tube with a heating coil inside that is insulated with a heat-conductive substance like magnesium oxide. Due to their reputation for adaptability, durability, and effectiveness, these heaters are frequently utilized in a wide range of commercial and industrial settings.

How Tubular Heaters Are Used

1. Heating in Industry:

– Air and Gas Heating: Utilized in ovens, air ducts, and further air heating uses.
– Liquid Heating: Water, oil, and other liquid immersion heaters.
– Process Heating: In the production process, heating molds, dies, and presses.

2. Heating for Commercial Use:

– Equipment for food service: toasters, ovens, fryers, etc.
– HVAC Systems: Found in dehumidifiers and space heaters.

3. Domestic Appliances:

– Water heaters are components of residential water heating systems.
– Kitchen Appliances: These include dishwashers, electric stoves, and ovens.

4. Application Specializations:

– Medical Devices: Included in lab apparatus and sterilizers.
– Automotive: Used in battery warmers and engine block warmers.

Equipment Used in the Production of Tubular Heaters

1. Machines for winding coils:

– These devices weave resistance wire into exact coils, which serve as the tubular heater’s central heating component.

2. Machines for Bending Tubes:

– Used to mold the tubular heater into different shapes (such as straight, U-shaped, or bespoke shapes) to suit certain uses.

3. Termination and Sealing Equipment for Ends:

– To ensure operation and safety, these machines attach electrical connections and seal the tube ends.

4. Equipment for Quality Testing:

– Comprised of various instruments to verify that the heaters fulfill safety and performance criteria, such as resistance testers and dielectric strength testers.

Radiant Heaters

One kind of industrial heating device that uses radiation to supply heat in manufacturing operations is the radiant heater. Radiant heaters emit infrared radiation, which directly heats items and surfaces in their path, as opposed to convection heaters, which heat the air surrounding them. When some regions or objects need to be heated without affecting the entire space, this method—which is effective for targeted heating—is frequently utilized.

Application in Production

Several manufacturing applications use radiant heaters, such as:

1. Paint and Coating:

– To provide a smooth and even finish, paints and coatings are cured on items using radiant heaters.

– Bonds: They aid in the curing of adhesives, a critical process in the aerospace and automobile industries.

2. Preheating Materials:

– Metals and Plastics: Radiant heaters can warm up metals and plastics before additional processing, like welding or molding, which enhances the effectiveness and caliber of the ensuing procedures.

3. Thermoforming:

– This process involves heating plastic sheets to a point where they may be molded into a desired shape.

4. Comfort warmth: –

– Workstations: By supplying specialized warmth to individual workstations, they improve worker comfort without requiring the facility to be heated throughout.

Tools and Machinery Applied to the Procedure

1. Infrared Ovens:
– These are enclosed areas with radiant heaters inside to dry or cure goods placed within.

2. Panel Heaters:
– These are flat panels that may be installed on walls or ceilings to target a large area with heating.

3. Quartz Tube Heaters:
– Tubular heaters that supply infrared light using quartz glass tubes; frequently utilized for regulated, accurate heating tasks.

4. Ceramic Heaters:
– For both localized and wide-area heating, ceramic components that release long-wave infrared radiation are appropriate.

Mr. Eshant Mishra, Director DX Business, Salesforce

Mumbai, October 4th, 2024…Social Beat, in collaboration with Salesforce, announced the success of the MarTech Leadership Summit 2024 held in Mumbai. The Summit brought together leaders from marketing and technology to discuss the integration of cutting-edge MarTech solutions, AI, and automation to drive business growth and enhance customer experience. The summit was a rich learning experience with actionable insights on the future of marketing technology for attendees.

Speaking at the summit, Mr. Vikas Chawla, Co-Founder of Social Beat, remarked, “The MarTech Leadership Summit 2024 exemplifies the power of innovation and collaboration. By joining forces with Salesforce, we were able to bring forward transformative ideas and solutions that will redefine how brands approach marketing and shape customer experience. It’s exciting to witness how businesses are embracing MarTech to stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital landscape.”

The summit began with Mr. Eshant Mishra, Director DX Business, Salesforce and Mr. Tanmay Tiwari, Lead Solution Engineer – DX, Salesforce sharing how Salesforce’s suite of tools, including Customer 360 and AI-powered solutions, enable businesses to enhance customer experiences and drive significant business results through data integration and personalised engagement. They also highlighted the power of AI and automation in improving operational efficiency and optimising marketing strategies.

At the panel discussion on ‘The Importance of MarTech and AI in Today’s Era’, Ms. Shruti Sinha, Chief Customer Officer, House of Anita Dongre and Mr. Sandesh Rane, CDO & CTO, Group Landmark highlighted how MarTech and AI are enabling brands to deliver personalised customer journeys and create seamless shopping experiences across digital and physical platforms. The panel was moderated by Mr. Suneil Chawla, Co-Founder, Social Beat, emphasising the transformational role of AI-powered marketing in boosting efficiency and driving business growth.

The second panel discussion on ‘Future-Proofing Your Marketing Strategy – The Role of Automation’, with Ms. Mahuya Chatturvedi, Head of Marketing and Consumer, Aditya Birla Century Ply and Mr. Vivek Shetty, VP Digital, Bandhan Mutual Fund shared insights into how automation is streamlining marketing processes and helping businesses stay competitive by reducing response time and improving campaign efficiencies. The session, moderated by Mr. Vikas Chawla, Co-Founder, Social Beat, highlighted the importance of adopting automation in marketing to build scalable strategies that deliver consistent customer engagement and enhance marketing ROI.

The MarTech Leadership Summit 2024 saw participation from marketing leaders, technology experts, and brand managers. The event has successfully positioned itself as a key resource for companies looking to enhance their digital marketing capabilities to stay ahead in the fast-evolving digital landscape.