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Inclusive Job Fair for Youth with Disabilities by APD and BCIC on June 22

Bengaluru, June 10, 2024: The Association of People with Disability (APD), in collaboration with the Bangalore Chamber of Industry and Commerce (BCIC), is organizing a ‘Mega Inclusive Job Fair’ at Maharani Lakshmi Ammanni College for Women (Autonomous), Malleshwaram, Bengaluru on June 22, 2024. The event will take place from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm. This inclusive job fair aims to create a platform for youth with disabilities from all walks of life and for the students at Maharani College to explore diverse career opportunities. More than 50 renowned companies from various sectors such as BPO, Retail, BFSI, Automotive, Horticulture, Healthcare, Logistics, Fashion, and Lifestyle will participate in the fair, providing a wide range of job openings.

“This job fair not only bridges the gap between employers and talented individuals with disabilities but also emphasizes the importance of inclusivity in the workplace. Our goal is to empower these individuals by providing them with access to meaningful employment opportunities,” Dr. Senthil Kumar, CEO, APD

Commenting on the initiative Dr. S Devarajan, President, BCIC, said, “The BCIC is honored to support this program which aligns with our vision of creating a more diverse and inclusive industry landscape. This job fair is a testament to our collective effort to ensure that everyone, regardless of their abilities, can contribute to and benefit from our economy.”

This inclusive mega job fair is expected to attract over 500 job seekers of which over 70% could secure suitable employment.

CrowdStrike Falcon for Insurability Fast Tracks Companies for Cyber Insurance Eligibility

BENGALURU, India. – June 7, 2024 – CrowdStrike unveiled Falcon for Insurability, a new program allowing cyber insurers to provide organizations with industry-leading cyber protection from the AI-native CrowdStrike Falcon® cybersecurity platform at preferred rates. With Falcon for Insurability, insurers including Ascot Group, AXA XL, Beazley Insurance, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions, Coalition and Resilience reduce underwriting risk knowing that insured organizations have best-in-class cyber protection from the Falcon platform to improve cyber resilience and stop breaches.

The persistence and sophistication of cyberattacks continue to create cyber risk underwriting challenges: more organizations are having to decide between paying higher premiums, receiving reduced coverage, and rationalizing their cybersecurity spend. Carriers are requiring companies to have advanced cyber defenses to qualify for policies, excluding many from obtaining coverage. Falcon for Insurability allows carriers to provide the world’s most advanced AI-powered protection at preferred rates. With the Falcon platform, organizations can detect 96% more threats in half the time compared to other vendors, and conduct investigations 66% faster – significantly improving their ability to stop breaches. This reduces cyber risk for companies and underwriting risk for carriers, allowing more businesses to obtain coverage while increasing their cyberdefenses.

“As cybersecurity’s leader, CrowdStrike understands the nuances of cyber insurance, and we have a team dedicated to working with the cyber insurance community. Our AI-native cybersecurity platform is increasingly important not only to the security of the organization, but also its insurability,” said Daniel Bernard, Chief Business Officer, CrowdStrike. “Falcon for Insurability empowers boards of directors and cyber leaders to take a more active role overseeing and comprehensively addressing a risk to resilience journey.”

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“In today’s threat landscape, Falcon for Insurability is a mutually beneficial solution for organizations everywhere. Access to cybersecurity resources and tools like this boosts our clients’ cyber confidence and our own in extending cyber insurance coverage,” said Anthony Dagostino, Global Chief Cyber Underwriting Officer, Commercial Lines, AXA. “This program reduces the chance that companies will experience an impactful breach that could threaten their reputation and profitability.”

“Beazley’s Full Spectrum Cyber offering ensures our clients can pre-empt, respond and adapt to emerging cyber threats every day. Deploying CrowdStrike Falcon alongside our solution will deliver powerful new resources to the ongoing battle against cyber criminals and further strengthen our clients’ cyber resilience,” said Paul Bantick, Global Head of Cyber Risks, Beazley Insurance.

“We are excited to continue our partnership with CrowdStrike to offer our policyholders access to its expanded portfolio of security solutions. Policyholders now have a variety of options, ranging from very affordable endpoint protection for small businesses to a customizable and solution-specific product for larger organizations,” said Steve Krusko, Chief Underwriting Officer, Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions. “All Berkley Cyber Risk Solutions’ policyholders can access tools to mitigate today’s most relevant threats to their IT systems.”

“Every day, businesses are bombarded with new and fast-evolving digital risks,” said John Roberts, General Manager, Security, Coalition. “Solutions like CrowdStrike’s Falcon platform give Coalition’s policyholders the ability to actively reduce their cyber risks, help prevent impactful breaches, and improve overall cyber insurance outcomes.”

“We are excited to build upon our long-standing partnership with CrowdStrike through the Falcon for Insurability program. The combination of CrowdStrike’s leading protection with Resilience’s unique approach to quantifying and managing cyber risk holistically helps us better understand an organization’s security posture and protect our joint clients,” said Timothy Riley, SVP Products, Resilience.

Cisco and Splunk Announce Integrated Full-Stack Observability Experience for the Enterprise

CISCO LIVE, LAS VEGAS/Bengaluru, June 6, 2024 — Cisco unveiled the first of its innovative integrations with Splunk, a Cisco company, as the organizations combine their market-leading observability technologies to accelerate full-stack observability for the entire enterprise, helping customers deliver more performant and secure digital experiences. Through the full-stack observability journey, organizations can unlock unified visibility across any environment (on-premises, hybrid and multi cloud) and any stack while harnessing powerful real-time analytics for faster, more accurate detection, investigation and response.

Building on the recent landmark acquisition, Cisco and Spunk announced new integrations including a unified observability experience for joint customers, and the introduction of Splunk Log Observer Connect for Cisco AppDynamics and Cisco AppDynamics integration with Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI). Now with Cisco’s unparalleled visibility into the network and any environment, coupled with Splunk’s industry-defining log analytics and cloud native observability capabilities, customers can instrument their entire business and reduce blind spots.

New full-stack observability innovations were also announced, including a new AI Assistant for AppDynamics which delivers meaningful guidance and insights, and empowers users to make informed decisions faster and more accurately than ever before, as well as expanded AppDynamics Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) hosting on Microsoft Azure. In addition, new Advanced AI in Splunk IT Service Intelligence (ITSI) was unveiled, which leverages advanced AI and machine learning capabilities to provide IT teams more precise alerting and a more accurate view into IT health.

Through Cisco and Splunk’s new integrations and innovations, customers gain unified visibility across their entire digital footprint, including both owned and unowned networks. The observability experience helps meet customers’ unique IT environment needs by providing support for on-premises, hybrid and multi cloud environments.

“By bringing together Splunk and Cisco observability solutions, customers now have unified visibility across their entire digital footprint so they can detect, investigate and resolve problems faster to create a reliable, resilient experience for their users,” said Tom Casey, SVP and GM, Products & Technology, Splunk. “Having full control over their data helps them make more targeted, effective and smarter investments in their digital systems and services, allowing them to better leverage their entire digital footprint to attract more business and grow the company.”

Qlik AI Council: Without Data Integrity, AI Adoption is a Risky Gamble

Orlando, FL/Bengaluru, India, June 6, 2024 – At Qlik Connect 2024, the Qlik® AI Council issued a clear warning to businesses: adopting AI without ensuring data integrity is a risky gamble. During their panel session, industry leaders highlighted that neglecting data quality can lead to serious consequences, including operational failures, regulatory breaches, and financial losses. The Council’s joint statement emphasizes the need for capable data foundations that enable effective, outcome-driven, and lower-risk AI adoption. Ensuring data diversity, timeliness, accuracy, security, discoverability, and ease of consumption by machines is essential for successful AI initiatives.

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The Qlik AI Council outlined two primary risks for businesses that fail to prioritize data integrity and analytics foundations in their AI adoption strategies:

  • Slow Adoption and Competitive Lag: Companies that neglect the integrity of their data and analytics foundations will be hesitant to adopt AI, causing them to fall behind their competitors. This delay in AI adoption can result in missed opportunities and a widening gap that becomes increasingly difficult to bridge.
  • Adoption Without Integrity Leads to Crises: Businesses that rush to implement AI without focusing on the caliber and quality of their data risk facing severe consequences. These can include governance issues, regulatory breaches, inefficiencies, and poor decision-making driven by biased or inaccurate data. Such missteps can lead to significant financial losses and reputational damage.

Reflecting on the current state of enterprise AI adoption, members of the Qlik AI Council commented:

“Ensuring data integrity is crucial for the responsible deployment of AI. Without accurate, diverse, and secure data, AI systems have a greater propensity to perpetuate biases and lead to significant ethical issues,” noted Dr. Rumman Chowdhury, a leading expert in ethical AI development. “Transparency, fairness, and accountability must be embedded at every stage of AI development to build trust and ensure the technology benefits all users.”

“Generative AI has the potential to revolutionize industries and drive competitiveness, but its benefits hinge on maintaining public trust,” emphasized Nina Schick, a leading authority on AI and geopolitics. “Ensuring the authenticity and reliability of AI-generated content is crucial to prevent misinformation and uphold the integrity of our digital landscape.”

“Implementing AI in a socially responsible manner is critical for aligning with global sustainability goals,” stated Kelly Forbes, a distinguished expert in AI governance. “Businesses must adopt responsible and sustainable data practices to ensure that AI contributes to long-term economic growth and societal well-being. This approach not only mitigates risks but also fosters trust and accountability.”

“Advanced AI methodologies, like graph neural networks, hold immense potential for solving complex business problems,” noted Dr. Michael Bronstein, a pioneer in this field. “High-quality and well-structured data is essential for these technologies to succeed, enabling innovative applications that range from drug discovery to interpreting non-human communication and can potentially lead to transformative outcomes”

The Qlik AI Council was launched in January 2024 to provide continuous guidance and insight into the rapidly evolving AI landscape. Comprising distinguished experts in AI and ethics, the Council advises Qlik’s R&D and solutions teams, ensuring that AI innovations are both cutting-edge and ethically sound. By focusing on trustworthy, reliable, and minimally risky AI development, the Council aligns Qlik’s solutions with customer needs and broader societal impacts. Their expertise supports Qlik in delivering AI solutions that drive significant business outcomes while maintaining high levels of integrity.

The Council’s panel session at Qlik Connect 2024 delivered a critical message: data integrity is essential for successful AI adoption. Neglecting this can lead to severe operational, financial, and reputational issues. The Council members stressed that a focus on data and analytics foundations is vital for ethical AI development, public trust, sustainability, and innovative problem-solving. Businesses must prioritize data accuracy, diversity, security, and structure to harness AI’s full potential effectively.

Women Role Models in STEM Shine at myAvtar Career Conference, 2024

STEM Shine at myAvtar Career Conference, 2024

Bengaluru, May, 2024: Avtar Group, India’s leading Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Solutions firm, hosted the myAvtar Career Conference (MACC) at Karnataka Trade Promotion Organization (KTPO), Bengaluru today.

myAvtar Career Conference (MACC), the career extravaganza brought together inclusive companies and a vast pool of women talent from the field of Science, Technology, Engineering, Mathematics (STEM) under one roof. Participating Companies included, Aditya Birla Group, Publicis Sapient, Broadridge Financial Solutions India Limited, Moody’s, Renault Nisan Tech, IBM India, Google Cloud, HDFC ERGO, ACT, AstraZeneca, Johnson & Johnson, Gallagher, Happiest Minds Technologies Limited, Stryker, Verisk, AKJ Somaiya Institute Of Management, among many others.

Tailored for Women in Science, Technology, Engineering & Mathematics (STEM), MACC offered a unique platform to connect, collaborate, and converse with like-minded professionals, industry-leading companies, and renowned experts in the industry. The conclave was an ecosystem designed to foster learning, sharing, and networking for women in the STEM field; an opportunity to explore new horizons in the STEM field, to grow personally and professionally, and to unlock a world of possibilities. The conference witnessed a large gathering of students, educators, professionals, and industry leaders who shared their knowledge, experiences, and insights.

Avtar Group also announced the winners of their inaugural “Women in STEM” Awards. This Awards recognize and celebrate the outstanding achievements of women who are making significant strides in the STEM fields. In STEM Icons 15 plus years of work experience category, Vaijayanthi Srinivasa Raghavan Senior Director, UPS India Technology Centre, Priya Kanduri, CTO, SVP – Cyber Security Services, HappiestMinds Technologies Limited, Deepti Singh, Deputy General Manager- Head of Department System Installation, Renault Nissan Tech have received top 3 awards. In STEM Divas 8-15 years of work experience category, Subbulakshmi Ramkumar, Deputy Manager, RNTBCI, Yogita Bhanwaria, Senior Manager, Biocon Biologics Limited, MuthuSusithra Devarajan, Team Manager, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards. In STEM Stars 2-8 years of work experience category, Nishtha Mahendru, Consultant, Applied Innovation Exchange, Capgemini, Nidhi Raut, Sr. Engineer, Renault Nissan Technology Business Centre India (RNTBCI), Indujaa Thangavel, Broadridge Financial Solutions have received top 3 awards.

“One of the key sectors that has the potential to boost women’s workforce participation, is the STEM industry. While 43%of STEM graduates are women, they make up only 28% of the STEM workforce. Moreover, women drop out of the workplace due to childbirth, childcare and elder care. Consequently, only 3 percent of women hold CEO posts in the STEM Industry. While research has established that improving women’s workforce participation can boost India’s GDP by 27%, more women in STEM would set the stage for inclusive innovation and solution designs that are equitable for all. Women have historically been underrepresented in STEM, yet they bring invaluable perspectives and ideas to these fields. MACC awards recognizes the exceptional talent, the brilliance, and diverse perspectives of women in STEM,” said Dr Saundarya Rajesh, Founder – President, Avtar Group announcing the awards at the myAvtar Career Conference today in Bengaluru.

“Through MACC, we are acknowledging the remarkable work being done by women in STEM and also addressing the systemic barriers they face. Our goal is to create an environment where every individual, regardless of gender, has the opportunity to thrive and drive progress,” added Dr Saundarya.

At the conference, three organizations with the “Best Programs for enabling women in STEM”Biocon Biologics Pvt Ltd, Kyndryl and Molecular Connections Pvt Ltd were also recognized.

In addition to the awards, the myAvtar Career Conferences hosted a series of panel discussions, skilling tracks conducted by IBM, Google Cloud, Johnson & Johnson and Publicis Sapient exclusively for women. The event also provided a platform for knowledge exchange, mentorship, collaboration, further strengthening the presence and influence of women in the STEM field.

The conference hosted in the hybrid mode –saw an attendance of over 3000 women at the on-ground event, while there were over 2000 attendees virtually. Companies opened up jobs from entry-level to senior-level positions across India – Bengaluru, Chennai, Gurgaon, Hyderabad, Pune, Bhubaneshwar, Madurai and Coimbatore.

SiMa.ai, Lanner, and AWL Collaborate to Accelerate Smart Retail at the Edge

Bengaluru, May 24, 2024: -SiMa.ai, the software centric, embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip company, today announced a collaboration with Lanner, a leading provider of industrial computing appliances, and AWL, an AI software company specializing in video analytics. The partnership will deliver high-performance edge AI solutions optimized for industry sectors like manufacturing, retail, and transportation.

The integrated solution combines Lanner’s Edge AI appliance EAI-I730 and LEC-2290 with the SiMa.ai Machine Learning System on Chip (MLSoC) PCIe Card platform and Palette™ Edgematic software, along with AWL’s AI-based video analytics software. This enables customers to rapidly deploy AI inferencing at the edge with industry-leading performance and provides real-time multi camera video analytics to interpret ingested frames on the fly. Each SiMa.ai PCIe card delivers up to 50 TOPS performance. LEC-2290 takes one PCIe card whereas EAI-1730 can incorporate up to 4 PCIe cards.

“SiMa.ai Palette Software and MLSoC empowers customers across multiple verticals, such as manufacturing, retail, aerospace, defense, and healthcare, to deploy high performance AI applications at the edge,” said Elizabeth Samara Rubio, Chief Business Officer at SiMa.ai. “The partnership with Lanner and AWL allows us to deliver a joint AI solution offering making it easier for customers to scale embedded AI applications at the edge for retail and manufacturing use cases.”

“SiMa.ai is the clear leader in bringing computer vision intelligence to any device in the edge market through its remarkable fusion of hardware and software innovation,” said Maulik Upala, Director of AI Practice at Lanner Electronics. “In supporting the industry’s widest range of ML models and ML frameworks for computer vision, SiMa.ai ensures our customers can focus on rapid innovation versus implementation.”

“Our collaboration with SiMa.ai enables our customers to deploy real-time, high-performance, accurate retail analytics, enabling them to simultaneously reduce both cost and power-consumption,” said Yasuhiro Tsuchida, CTO of AWL. “The ability to accelerate complete workload pipelines in the SiMa MLSoC, as opposed to ML acceleration only, enables us to provide differentiated, highly performant and optimized solutions for retail environments that are sensitive to cost and power overheads.”

SiMa.ai delivers one platform for all edge AI that scales with customers as their AI/ML journey evolves, from computer vision, to transformers to multimodal generative AI. The SiMa.ai MLSoC enables full pipeline deployment of complete real-world workloads as a standalone edge-based system, with high-performance and power efficiency. SiMa.ai’s MLSoC works seamlessly with Palette Software to empower customers across multiple verticals such as industrial manufacturing, retail, aerospace, defense, agriculture, and healthcare, with increased compute capabilities, while maximizing efficiency by delivering the highest frames per second per watt (FPS/W) performance in the edge AI/ML market.

Witness the Launch of POCO F6 in India on 23(rd) May

Bengaluru, 23 May, 2024 : POCO, the fastest-growing consumer technology brand is all set to launch the highly anticipated POCO F6 in India on 23 May 2024. The launch will be live-streamed in India at 4:30 PM IST. Here is the live link to be a part of the launch .

The POCO F6 series will mark the India debut of the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor, a powerful chipset designed to revolutionize smartphone performance. With lightning-fast speeds, enhanced multitasking capabilities, and outstanding AI capabilities, the Snapdragon 8s Gen 3 processor will take the POCO F6 to new heights.

Continuing the legacy of being the most performance-packed smartphone released by POCO, the POCO F6 is set to deliver even more cutting-edge technology, enhanced performance, and innovative features. Building upon the foundation set by its predecessors, the POCO F6 is poised to redefine smartphone excellence.

Mantri Square Mall: Concludes it’s K-pop Concert with an Astonishing performance by Aoora

Bengaluru, May 22, 2024: Mantri Square Mall, Bengaluru, wrapped up its highly anticipated K-pop concert with a sensational performance by South Korean singer and composer Aoora, alongside DJ Fridayyy. The event, held on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at 7:00 PM, captivated the audience and left the Gen Z crowd in a frenzy.

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The concert was a resounding success, drawing an enthusiastic crowd that was mesmerized by the electrifying performance. Aoora, known for his dynamic stage presence and musical prowess, delivered an unforgettable show that kept the audience engaged from start to finish. DJ Fridayyy added to the excitement, creating an exhilarating atmosphere that resonated with fans of all ages.

“We are thrilled with the overwhelming response to our K-pop concert featuring the incredible Aoora and DJ Fridayyy. The energy and enthusiasm of the audience were truly remarkable, and this event has set a new standard for live entertainment at Mantri Square Mall. We are grateful to everyone who attended and contributed to making this night unforgettable” says Kamakshi Mantri, Chief Strategy officer, Mantri Developers Pvt Ltd.

Mantri Square Mall’s K-pop concert has set a new benchmark for live entertainment in Bengaluru, showcasing the global appeal of K-pop music and its ability to unite diverse audiences. The mall’s management expressed their gratitude to all attendees and performers for making the event a grand success.

Thunderstorm Titans Crowned the First Cue Sports Premier League Champion

Bengaluru, 14 May 2024: Thunderstorm Titans won the first edition of the Cue Sports Premier League 2024 organized by Bowring Institute, Bengaluru. Thunderstorm Titans led by R Santosh won 4-1 out of 7 games against Summer Tuskers led by Sourav Kothari. Rajesh Bajaj, Director of Embassy Group, and Raghavendra Y R, Chairman of Billiards – Bowring Institute handed over the trophy to the winners in the presence of Top Actress Ragini Dwivedi, and Mr. H S Srikanth, Secretary of Bowring amongst other dignitaries.

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In the first match of the final, Snooker Singles, Manan Chandra of Thunderstorm Titans defeated Sourav Kothari from Summer Tuskers to take an early lead in the final. The second, third, and fourth matches of the finals were snooker doubles that saw Titans Beating Tuskers in the first and second doubles, while Tuskers won the third doubles.

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In the 5th Frame R Santosh, the Captain of the Titans defeated D Rajkumar on the black ball to take the championship, 13-time national champion, Manan Chandra grabbed all the attention in the finals as he showed tremendous concentration and perseverance to grind out a closely contested long-drawn match that ultimately sealed the win for the Titans. Manan Chandra was chosen as the best player of the tournament. The emerging Player of the league was Daivik Bansi, the Highest break of the league was by Brijesh Damani, The Best pair of the league was Sri Hari and Kushal.