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Strategic Alliance Between Whatfix and Deloitte India to Boost Digital Adoption Across Enterprises

Bangalore, India, November 5th, 2024 — Whatfix, a global leader among digital adoption platforms (DAPs), has entered into a strategic alliance agreement with Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP (Deloitte India).

The strategic partnership between Whatfix and Deloitte India combines Whatfix’s advanced digital adoption platform (DAP), simulation tools, and enterprise analytics with Deloitte India’s industry expertise to accelerate digital transformation, enhance user experiences, and optimize technology investments. This collaboration brings together Deloitte’s consulting strengths and Whatfix’s GenAI-powered, data-driven solutions to unlock value from tech stacks and address key challenges such as change management, enterprise agility, ERP optimization, and digital transformation across sectors including finance, consumer goods, technology, healthcare, energy, and public services. Additionally, the alliance will support the next generation of Whatfix experts through upskilling and certification, with 5 certified Whatfix Technology Advocates already trained and 20 more on track.

“In today’s rapidly evolving marketplace, digital adoption is not just an option but a necessity for businesses to stay competitive. Implementing a digital adoption tool requires careful consideration of technology architecture to enable seamless integration with existing systems of the organization. By empowering the workforce with intuitive tools and real-time guidance, businesses not only embrace change but drive it,” said Salman Siddiqui – Partner, Deloitte India. “A digital adoption solution goes beyond staying competitive; it redefines success in a digital-first world, acting as a catalyst for maximizing efficiency, minimizing user frustration, and achieving unparalleled success in the digital transformation journey.”

“Our partnership with Deloitte India represents a shared vision to redefine the user experience through technology,” said Vispi Daver, Chief Revenue Officer at Whatfix. We are committed to empowering organizations to maximize their technology investments while placing the customer at the center of their digital transformation journey. This commitment is propelled by Whatfix’s leading Digital Adoption Platform (DAP) and our expanding product portfolio—including Product Analytics with Enterprise Insights and Mirror—with Deloitte India’s deep industry expertise.”

Vinay Prabhakar, Deloitte South Asia Sales and Alliance Leader, added, “At Deloitte, we believe that true innovation happens when we collaborate, explore, and identify solutions for the ‘art of the possible’. Our alliance with Whatfix combines our expertise with their analytics solutions to co-create a future where technology empowers businesses through data. With this association, our alliance ecosystem grows even stronger, which enables us to tackle the most pressing challenges in the market and drive impact by navigating complex challenges”.

Whatfix recently announced raising in Series E funding. It is the only DAP recognized as a “Customer’s Choice” in Gartner’s Voice of Customer report and has consistently earned “Leader” status by IDC, Forrester, Gartner, and Everest Group. Whatfix has also been listed as the top DAP by Deloitte Technology Fast 500 for three consecutive years. The company’s data-driven product suite, powered by AI, offers an enhanced userized digital experience and supports 700+ customers, including over 80 Fortune 500s globally.

Strategic Partnership Between Welspun Michigan Engineers and SmartOps Aims to Transform India’s Water Reclamation Efforts

National, October 4th, 2024 – Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited (WMEL), a subsidiary of Welspun Enterprises Limited (WEL) is proud to announce a strategic partnership with SmartOps, a UK-based leader in innovative water treatment solutions. This joint venture aims to bring modular, scalable, and cost-efficient technology to India, designed to convert grey water into a reusable resource. The arrangement includes establishing a Subsidiary or Joint Venture under WMEL, with WMEL holding a 50% stake in the entity, which will implement this technology across India.

The SmartOps system, known as SABRE (Stabilised Aerobic and Anaerobic Bioengineered Reaction Environment), will revolutionize India’s water reclamation efforts by offering a solution that combines proprietary biological treatment process with rapid deployment and minimal footprint.

With 17% of the global population but only 4% of its freshwater, India faces a critical water crisis, worsened by rapid urbanization and lack of infrastructure. Government programs like Jal Jeevan Mission and AMRUT 2.0 aim to improve water management. It is our conviction that rising wastewater calls for innovative solutions like the SABRE system.

SABRE’s biological treatment process mimics nature’s own filtration abilities, providing an advanced solution for rejuvenating and recycling water bodies. The system delivers treated water suitable for both commercial and domestic use, addressing two of India’s most pressing environmental challenges—water scarcity and contamination. Its key advantages include:

  • Space Efficiency: The SABRE system needs just 1/5th to 1/3rd of the land required by traditional methods, making it ideal for space-constrained urban and industrial areas.
  • Quick Setup: A 15 MLD plant can be operational in just 90 days—far faster than the two-year timeline for conventional plants.
  • Cost Efficiency: SABRE reduces overall costs by around 20%, saving on land, pumping, and piping without sacrificing quality.
  • Flexibility: The system can be easily scaled, upgraded, or relocated, adapting to changing needs and locations.
  • Wide Applications: We foresee the application of SABRE technology in river, lake, and stream rejuvenation, sludge and municipal waste treatment, decentralized STPs for industrial wastewater and modernization of aging STPs.

This partnership reflects Welspun Enterprises’ continued commitment to delivering sustainable solutions that address the lack of adequate water treatment infrastructure and technological gaps in India. With SmartOps, WMEL is focusing on both industrial and urban landscapes, with key projects in Maharashtra, Uttar Pradesh, and Gujarat.

Sandeep Garg, Managing Director, Welspun Enterprises Ltd., said, “Our partnership with SmartOps aligns with our vision of leveraging cutting-edge technology to drive sustainable solutions and contribute to the circular economy through the reuse of treated wastewater. The SABRE system not only addresses India’s pressing water challenges but also boosts operational efficiencies, positioning it as a game-changer for municipal, domestic and industrial applications.”

Mr. Saurin Patel, Managing Director Welspun Michigan Engineers Limited, said, “This collaboration with SmartOps marks a pivotal step in bridging India’s water infrastructure gaps. By integrating advanced technology with scalable, cost-effective solutions, we are transforming the way water is treated, reused, and valued. Essentially, we are ensuring wastewater is treated at the point and moment of its generation, driving greater efficiency and sustainability.”

Out of 72,368 million litres of sewage water generated in urban India, only 28% is treated and reused.  WMEL aims to convert this wastewater into an asset and through this partnership it will drive a much-needed change to conserve water in an integrated, seamless and sustainable way.

Maini Group and SiMa.ai Join Forces to Innovate in Autonomous Mobility Solutions

Bengaluru, November 1, 2024: Pioneers of India’s electric vehicle industry, the Maini Group, is excited to announce a strategic partnership with SiMa.ai, the embedded edge machine learning system-on-chip (MLSoC) company. This collaboration aims to transform the future of autonomous mobility, beginning with the integration of SiMa.ai’s cutting-edge ONE Platform for Edge AI into Virya Mobility’s autonomous transport solutions.

Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt Ltd, a Maini Group Company, is developing AI-driven autonomous systems from the ground up, focusing on delivering intelligent, safe, and efficient mobility solutions. SiMa.ai is set to play a pivotal role in this transformation, providing edge-AI platforms that will power multiple aspects of autonomous operations and advance the next generation of mobility. The partnership is expected to deliver significant benefits in terms of improved performance, lower power consumption, and reduced total cost of ownership (TCO), providing cost-effective solutions for applications involving autonomous mobile robots (AMRs). The long-term vision includes leveraging SiMa.ai’s AI capabilities across other Maini Group companies, creating a comprehensive AI-driven mobility ecosystem.

Commenting on the partnership, Sandeep Maini, Chairman, Maini Group, said, “Partnering with SiMa.ai is an exciting step for us as we look to shape the future of autonomous mobility. We chose SiMa.ai as our AI partner because we see strong alignment between our expertise and their leadership in AI, making this collaboration a natural fit for driving innovation across our products. We’re just getting started—this partnership opens up incredible opportunities to scale AI across more of our products and create solutions that are not only more intelligent but also more sustainable in the long run.”

Our collaboration with the Maini Group in India marks a game-changing moment in pushing AI-powered autonomous mobility to the next level.” said Harald Kroeger, Head of Sales and President of Automotive Business at SiMa.ai. “The rapid advancement of AI is transforming the landscape of autonomous mobility. SiMa.ai’s powerful MLSoC technology and flexible software, combined with Maini Group’s deep expertise in sustainable and autonomous vehicle solutions, is paving the way for the next generation of intelligent mobility. SiMa.ai’s software-centric ONE Platform for Edge AI seamlessly integrates with Virya’s mobility systems, enhancing performance, scalability, and adaptability across a wide range of applications. Together, we are setting a new benchmark for AI mobility solutions that address real-world challenges and propel the industry forward.”

Saba Gurusubramanian, CTO, Virya Autonomous Technologies Pvt Ltd, also commented, “AI is set to reshape the future of robotics, and at Virya, we are committed to leveraging its full potential to deliver solutions that create real value for our customers. Our collaboration with SiMa.ai aligns perfectly with this vision, providing the edge-AI capabilities needed for real-time decision-making and dynamic sensing—all with a low power footprint. This partnership enables us to offer faster, smarter, safer, and scalable solutions that evolve with our customers’ needs. We are excited to be one of the first Indian companies in the autonomous mobility space to integrate SiMa.ai’s platform into our systems, collaborating closely as we grow together to reshape the future of intelligent mobility.”

Vesper Company Makes Strategic Investment in TAO Digital Solutions for Growth

TAO Digital Solutions Inc. (“TAO” or the “Company”), a leading provider of outcome-driven technology services and solutions headquartered in Santa Clara, today announced it has received a strategic growth investment from Vesper Company LLC (“Vesper”), a private investment firm that partners with founders and management teams to build enduring businesses. The investment will accelerate TAO’s global organic and inorganic growth.

TAO specializes in delivering measurable business outcomes through its expertise in product engineering, data monetization, and artificial intelligence (AI)-driven solutions. The Company’s suite of services spans product design, development, and delivery, with a focus on helping clients leverage data and automation to create business outcomes. TAO’s tailored AI-driven solutions empower companies to advance in competitive markets with services such as payment processing, industry-specific platform development, and cutting-edge managed services. With a team of more than 3,000 global employees, TAO services prominent clients in the automotive, technology, fintech, healthcare, eCommerce, and media sectors.

TAO has grown rapidly and is now at a strategic inflection point. Through this partnership with Vesper, TAO will be positioned to execute on key MCA opportunities, expand its global presence, and further invest in its library of AI models to differentiate its product

engineering and data services offerings to its customers. Vesper will provide aligned, long- term capital and active strategic and tactical support from its experienced investment team and deep network of industry advisors.

Rajkumar Velagapudi, CEO of TAO Digital Solutions, said:

“TAO’s mission has always been to drive significant value for our clients by delivering high- quality solutions centered on product engineering, data monetization, and industry-

specific AI models. Driven by our motto to ‘Transform, Automate, and Optimize,’ our focus on measurable outcomes through agile MVP launches, API development, and AI implementation has allowed us to serve clients with precision, driving business efficiency and innovation across industries. With Vesper’s support, we will expand into new markets, enhance our service offerings, and leverage our robust MCA pipeline to continue our growth journey. Vesper’s deep knowledge of the market and their team’s collaborative, partnership-driven approach to scaling businesses made them the perfect partner for TAO.”

Shamit Grover, Co-Managing Partner of Vesper Company, said:

“TAO has built a strong platform with data-centric solutions, innovative product development frameworks, and proven AI expertise that continue to enable it to drive needle-moving results for its clients. We have spent considerable time evaluating

opportunities in the $1.4 trillion IT services industry and were immediately attracted to TAO because of its incredible track record and strong leadership team. We are confident that the Company’s distinct competitive advantages, full-stack global delivery capabilities, and enterprise customer base position it for continued success as it capitalizes on the global opportunity set ahead. We are excited to be partnering with Raj and the experienced team at TAO in this next chapter of the Company’s growth story.”

NTT DATA and Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies sign MoU to Strengthen Singapore’s National Cyber defense

Singapore, 14 October 2024 – NTT DATA and NTT Security Holdings today entered a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Centre for Strategic Infocomm Technologies (CSIT) to collaborate on strengthening Singapore’s national cyber defense and to further explore areas of emerging digital technologies. The signing ceremony took place at CSIT’s premier annual cybersecurity event TechCon 2024 and was attended by senior representatives from both NTT and CSIT, along with key stakeholders from Singapore’s public sector.

The MoU was signed by Mr. Png Kim Meng, Chief Executive Officer, Singapore, NTT DATA, and Mr. Darren Teo, Chief Executive, CSIT. Mr. Melvyn Ong, Permanent Secretary (Defence Development) and Takashi Taniyama, President, NTT DATA Asia Pacific, and Executive Vice President, NTT DATA, Inc. were also present at the signing.

CSIT aims to enhance Singapore’s cybersecurity posture, and through the MoU with NTT DATA Singapore and NTT Security Holdings, will focus on key strategic areas, including the collaboration on capabilities in cyber threat intelligence technology, and joint exploration of innovative digital technologies. The partnership will jointly explore threat intelligence information in the Asia Pacific region, including advanced analytical approach, technology exchanges across fields such as data engineering and next-generation architecture and address threats posed by sophisticated actors to contribute to broader regional security.

The MoU also sets a framework for collaboration in exploring new opportunities where innovative platforms from NTT DATA in Singapore and NTT Security Holdings can be piloted and contextualized for Singapore’s cybersecurity needs. CSIT will benefit from joint initiatives focused on refining specific cybersecurity challenges and developing scalable solutions to enhance Singapore’s defense capabilities. Regular leadership engagements and reviews will ensure ongoing progress and continuous improvement.

“This MoU marks another significant step in NTT DATA’s commitment to driving digital innovation and bolstering Singapore’s national security. It is imperative that in an increasingly digitally connected world, businesses are adequately equipped with the right capabilities to cope with the cybersecurity risks emerging from today’s technological advancements. The initiative also adds to our ongoing commitment to Singapore where we continue to invest in talent development and sustainable innovation. We are confident that the collaboration will result in advanced solutions that enhance the nation’s defense” said Mr. Png Kim Meng, CEO, Singapore, NTT DATA.”

“As an agency responsible for developing capabilities to address sophisticated cyber threats, CSIT is constantly innovating our methods and building up our expertise to tackle the evolving threat landscape. Collaboration with capable industry partners like NTT DATA in Singapore and NTT Security Holdings is crucial to bolstering our cyber defenses. The MOU signifies another step forward for us to tap on one another’s expertise, and for Singapore’s national security to be strengthened,” added Mr. Darren Teo, Chief Executive of CSIT.

This collaboration is part of NTT DATA’s broader strategy to introduce its advanced R&D assets and global expertise into the Singapore market. Through initiatives like this MoU, NTT DATA aims to unlock new opportunities for innovation across multiple disciplines, with cybersecurity as a key focus. By leveraging its extensive R&D capabilities, NTT DATA seeks to offer progressive technologies that address Singapore’s unique needs while setting a benchmark for the wider region.