Aeris, a technology leader in the Internet of Things (IoT), announced today its partnership with Hello Tractor in Africa to launch “Tractors-as-a-Service” in India and the ASEAN region in the session “India - Africa – ASEAN: Internet of Things (IoT) in Agriculture” organized in association with The Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI) in New Delhi. Industry leaders and diplomats from Indian, ASEAN and African embassies in New Delhi were part of this event.
With the Aeris IoT platform, called Aeris Mobility Platform, (also known as AMP), tractor tracking, utilization time and billing is simplified, based on time in the field and area covered. Our partnership enables the pay-as-you-use model for small holding farmers to use tractors with innovative commercial models. Hello Tractor's innovative use of IoT simplifies complex data to ensure transparency, profitability, and accountability across the ecosystem of farmers, tractor owners, tractor dealers, original equipment manufacturers, banks, and governments. The Tractor Owner App includes tools such as, service request management, tractor and fleet management, operator performance, and activity tracking. Using the technology to their advantage, the farmers are able to plant 40 times faster at one-third the cost. The digital IoT platform is making it easy and profitable for tractor owners to monetize their machines as business assets whilst improving the livelihood of rural farmers.
The session was presided over by Ambrish Bakaya, Co-Chair of FICCI ICT and Digital Economy Initiative. Tractors form an integral part of farm mechanization and have a crucial role to play in increasing agricultural productivity. In ASEAN, per capita arable land area is 0.12 hectare, among the smallest in the world. Across the regions, the small landholdings make it unviable for farmers to own agri-machinery and implements like tractors, rotary and power tillers, rotators, seed drillers and other efficient farm equipment. In India less than 30 percent of farmers use the necessary equipment that facilitates productive and profitable work. Farmers can barely afford high-cap equipment and often take loans to buy them. This often adds onto the financial burden in a bad crop yield season. Also, small farmers often lack knowledge about modern farming practices or struggle to finance farm operations.
India, Africa and ASEAN has its roots in agrarian societies and agriculture occupies a special role in the socioeconomic development. It is an important driver for social, inclusive growth; an essential source of export earnings; a guarantor of food availability to its citizens; and a source of employment directly and through agriculture-related, value adding activities. Leveraging the partnership with Hello Tractor in the African region, Aeris India brings on-demand farming capabilities to the predominantly agrarian economies of India and ASEAN.
Jehiel Oliver, Founder & CEO, Hello Tractor says, "There is no doubt agricultural mechanization is having an impact on Indian, African and ASEAN farmers' efficiency, resource management, and productivity. The magnitude of that impact moving forward will largely depend on the private sector, government, and the public working together. Hello Tractor and Aeris have partnered to make a significant step toward amplifying this positive impact in India, Africa and the APAC region. This alliance will help farmers access more affordable, dependable, and transparent tractor services that can make a real difference in shaping the future of agriculture.”
Dr. Rishi Mohan Bhatnagar, President, Aeris India said, "Our world has many challenges to solve and we at Aeris are committed to delivering innovative technology solutions to serve the unserved. Majority of the farmers in the predominantly agrarian societies, such as India and ASEAN countries, have less than five acres of land and can barely afford high-cap equipment. We wanted to help the farmer by offering accessible and affordable farm mechanized equipment service and enable economic advancement. After successful alliance with Hello Tractor to enable “Tractor-as-a-Service” in Africa, we are now launching this in India and the ASEAN region. The service eliminates the need to invest upfront and brings down the operational costs with the pay-as-you-use model for small holding farmers.”
Bangalore-based LegalTech Startup, LegalDesk.com, launches a new Online Rental Agreement Service in collaboration with BangaloreOne. Residents of the city can now create Rental Agreements and other legal documents at BangaloreOne centres across the city.
Customers can visit their nearest BangaloreOne centre, provide the details required to draft the agreement, make the payment, and provide a delivery address. The technology developed by LegalDesk will help create the agreement, make Stamp Duty payment and deliver the agreement to customers’ doorstep. The service was launched by Kannada film actor Diganth Manchale and Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan, MLA of Malleshwaram at the BangaloreOne centre in Malleshwaram. Karthik KS from iSpirit and Officials from the Directorate of Electronic Delivery of Citizen Services (EDCS), Govt. of Karnataka were also present in the event.
The LegalTech startup aspires to make legal documentation easily accessible to common man, and the introduction of this new service marks another milestone in its journey. Krupesh Bhat, the Founder of LegalDesk says, “Our Rental Agreement service is the first of many other documentation services that will be provided across BangaloreOne centres. We are also going to introduce many other online documentation services such as Aadhaar-based eSign, Will, Power of Attorney, Name Change, general agreements, etc. We will extend these services to Citizen Service Centres in other cities in the coming days.”
Speaking about this new service, Dr. C.N. Ashwathnarayan said, “With this service being made available through BangaloreOne centres, citizens from all sections of the community will have access to well-drafted rental agreements and legal documents that are made available at an affordable price.” Actor Diganth Manchale expressed, “this is a wonderful initiative by LegalDesk. I look forward to such services being introduced in other towns and cities across India.”
BangaloreOne is a Citizen Service Centre (CSC) that provides services and information between the Government, Businesses and Customers. Some of the services provided are payment of property tax, utility bills, traffic fines, transport bookings, government job recruitment, skill development, voter card issuance, etc. The Rental Agreement service will be the newest service that is offered at BangaloreOne.
LeaglDesk.com is a technology platform that helps digitise documentation processes. The startup offers a DIY platform that helps consumers and corporates draft over 100 types of legal documents online and digitally sign them using Aadhaar. The legal-tech company is headquartered in Bengaluru with offices in Chennai, Kolkata, Mumbai, and Delhi. The startup’s efforts to digitize legal documentation has been recognized by Bloomberg Television, Google Launchpad, Forbes Asia, and India Today amongst others. The documents that are most widely ordered include Loan Documents, Rental Agreements, Will, Gift Deed, Name Change Documents, etc.
Damson Technologies, one of the biggest OEM players in the Indian market and a leading manufacturer of Computer Peripherals, Accessories and Lifestyle products, today formally announced its India operations. The company caters to the demand of Bluetooth products for mobile and IT Brands, entertainment product manufacturing companies, LFRs and Online portals across the globe. The core areas of the company's activities in India will include design, product development, sales, marketing and doing strategic partnerships for brand CORSECA.
"Damson group has already shown great results as trusted OEM manufacturer in several countries and I am eager to see the new heights we will reach in India operations too. We are passionate about innovation & every year we invest a huge share of profit on R&D to invent technologies that bring advancements in products that we manufacture," said Vinod Goenka, Chairman at Damson Technologies.
Damson Technology has a highly distinguished panel for continuously benchmarking quality and ensuring that the company is constantly improving in delivering quality products and services to its clients. From product design to packaging to logistics and after-sales service, company benchmarks their processes against the best as quality is a way of life and it encompasses everything they do. They also offer a clear, scalable and participative sales and engagement model, which keeps you in control of the entire ordering and supply process. Well defined methods and SOPs ensure seamless execution and desired outcomes.
"We have strategically structured our distribution network and positioned our business for future. The current sales and marketing structure of Damson approach allows us to grow, win across product categories, create well-organized channel and reach geographies by better serving our customers," said Vivek Goenka, Director at Damson Technologies .
According to the recent research by 'Future Market Insights', Indian Mobile phone accessories market in India is estimated to reach a value of $3,545 million by the end of 2026, registering a growth of 10.4%, with further penetration of internet. Factors such as, rising young age population is anticipated to drive the growth of the India mobile phone accessories market over the forecast period.
"Pioneering accessory manufacturing sector since 1998, we are renowned OEMs favored by some of the major companies worldwide. With the rejection rate of less than 0.03% we are totally committed to understand and meet the quality needs and expectations of all our customers. Overall, we at Damson always remain focused on developing and bringing in elegant, unique and state-of-the-art products for our customers and trusted partners," said Ritesh Goenka, Director at Damson Technologies.
Since 1998, Damson Technologies continues to symbolize Innovation & Quality as one of the biggest players in the accessory manufacturing sector. Recognized in the industry for its 4D's Discover, Design, Develop & Deliver, the company offer some of the best-selling products in audio categories. With the manufacturing facilities in China & India, the company is trusted OEM manufacturer for several leading brands worldwide in Hi-Fidelity speakers, wireless headphones, wearable and power product categories. The company recently announced its business expansion to US and Canada, bringing the total number of countries in the network to 9.
ITI Limited has signed agreements with leading startups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) covering the manufacturing of a wide range of ICT-IOT based solutions. These include civil and military advanced radar systems, advanced edge router systems, next generation 5G technology products, data storage and networking solutions, digital security solutions, advanced metering solutions, and wi-fi products and solutions.
The agreements were signed today, in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Communications and Minister of State for Railways, Manoj Sinha and Chairman, Telecom Commission and Secretary, Department of Telecommunications, Aruna Sundararajan on the sidelines of the first edition of ITI’s two-day ‘ICT & IoT Startup Tech Expo’ in Bengaluru.
Speaking at the valedictory session of the Tech Expo, Sinha said – “With more than 20,000 startups, India has the second largest ecosystem for startups in the world. I am extremely happy to see ITI promoting startups in the ICT and defence sectors. Such events will provide an effective platform for startups to convert their innovative ideas into marketable products and services. The agreements signed today will also help ITI diversify its’ manufacturing capabilities in partnership with the startups, thereby supporting the sustainable turnaround of ITI.”
Wipro, India’s third largest IT services company has announced that it had won a $1.5 billion deal from US-based Alight Solutions.
The deal, spanning 10 years, is the largest one ever taken up by the company in its history. The deal will mandate Wipro to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions and services to Lincolnshire, Illinois-based Alight Solutions, a leader in tech-enabled health, wealth, HR and finance solutions.
In a release issued, Wipro stated that the deal will result in revenues of $1.5 to $1.6 billion for Wipro over the tenure.
This engagement will enable the digital transformation of Alight’s offerings across health, wealth, HR and finance solutions, and enhance the employee experience of Alight’s clients by leveraging Wipro’s industry-leading strengths in digital technologies, cognitive automation and data analytics.
Commenting on the development Wipro Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director Abidali Z Neemuchwala said the company is delighted to be chosen by Alight as their long-term strategic partner in their enterprise transformation journey to bring digital experiences and offerings to employees and employers globally.
“This is a testimony to the capabilities we have built through our strategic investments in Wipro Digital, cloud platforms and cognitive platform Wipro HOLMES™. We will leverage this expertise to digitalize and modernize Alight’s core across platforms, technologies and operations,” he said.
Wipro completed on August 31 the transaction to acquire Alight HR Services India Pvt Ltd, India arm of Alight Solutions. This was announced during Q1 results. The deal win further help the company to solidify its third position, where it is facing tough competition from HCL.
Prysm. Inc. a leading display and visual collaboration solutions provider, today announced the launch of its Laser Phosphor Display (LPD) 6K Series in India. Designed on Prysm’s patented display technology, the interactive, large-format single panel display offers a seamless and immersive visual experience. The solution is helping to define a new category of interactive large-format single panel displays, with bezel-free viewing above 100 inches, with screen sizes available at 190 and 135 inches.
The new Prysm LPD 6K features include:
An immersive, bezel-free viewing experience, featuring a high fill factor and an exceptional contrast ratio, resulting in striking picture quality. Built-in interactivity with more than 32 simultaneous touchpoints
A cool-to-the-touch screen with low power intake, consuming at least 20 percent less energy than similarly sized LED/LCD video walls with 96 percent recyclable materials
The shatter-resistant display is flexible and offers rollability for transport - making it easy to deliver and install
Better serviceability with easier access from the front of the unit
Commenting on the launch, Amit Jain, founder and CEO, Prysm said, “Prysm is committed to bring industry-first experiences to our customers. With the launch of LPD 6K Series, we have set a new standard for interactive video walls and collaboration. Our highest priority is to provide enterprises, their employees and customers with an exceptional user experience that delivers a unique blend of visual integrity and interactivity to inspire new ideas, drive business forward, and promote working smarter together. We are confident in the success of the LPD 6K series across India and globally."
The LPD 6K Series is uniquely optimized for the following markets:
Customer Experience Centres (CEC) and Executive Briefing Centres (EBC) - designed to deliver a large-scale, immersive and interactive brand experience
Board Rooms, War Rooms and Premium Training Rooms - as a fully interactive display, the LPD 6K Series enables businesses to supercharge the boardroom. LPD 6K comes with an impact and scratch resistant polymer surface
Collaboration and Innovation Centres – coupled with the Prysm’s visual collaboration platform, the LPD 6K makes meetings more engaging and immersive, ultimately resulting in better and faster decision making
Command and Control Centres for Smart Cities – the combination of a Prysm video wall and visual collaboration solution makes it ideal for command and control centres, enabling visualization of critical applications and data from multiple sources on a single display
Education – a great fit for the open and engaging culture of higher learning – offering immersive experiences
The LPD 6K series is easy to install in a variety of locations due to its revolutionary rollable, self-emissive panel. The durable front screen – made of a specialty coated polycarbonate layer – is rolled into a cylinder for easy transport. As a result, integrators can negotiate tight corners and enter through standard doors and passenger elevators for set-up - something that is nearly impossible for traditional large-format displays.
GB Kumar, vice president, India and Asia Pacific, Prysm said, “Prysm is leading the disruption in the industry with its innovative technology. Today, customers across industries are looking for a future- ready solution that can redefine digital display experience for them and for their brands. With the clearest resolution, unrivalled contrast, and a fully interactive display, LPD 6K, offers an unparalleled experience.
We are receiving a lot of interest for the LPD 6K series in India and we are excited to make it available to our partners and customers here.”
SpiceJet, the country’s favourite carrier, today announced the launch of eight new domestic flights. SpiceJet will be connected Kanpur with Mumbai with a daily direct flight and will be the first and only airline operating on the route. SpiceJet already operates a daily flight from Kanpur to Delhi.
SpiceJet is offering an exciting all inclusive introductory promotional fare starting at Rs 4099 for travel to Mumbai from Kanpur and Rs 4198 for travel to Kanpur from Mumbai for a limited period. Similarly the promotional fare on Coimbatore Bengaluru can be availed from Rs 2199 and on Bengaluru Coimbatore sector the fares start from Rs 2409.
Reiterating its commitment for direct connectivity and on-boarding non-metros and smaller cities onto the national aviation map the airline has introduced a slew of new flights and frequencies.
Effective October 8, the airline will introduce new direct flights on the Bengaluru-Coimbatore sector. The morning and evening flights on the sector have been designed to offer convenience to frequent travellers helping them avail same day return trips. Additionally, SpiceJet will also enhance its operations with an additional frequency on the Hyderabad-Surat (second frequency) route.
Deploying a mix of its fleet of Boeing 737 and Bombardier Q-400 aircraft on the routes, the airline also strengthen its network across North, South and West India.
Shilpa Bhatia, Chief Sales & Revenue Officer - SpiceJet, said: “We see immense potential in the new routes we have announced today. We are proud to be the only Indian carrier to provide direct connectivity between Mumbai, the country’s financial capital and Kanpur, regarded as the commercial capital of Uttar Pradesh and one of the major industrial hubs of the country. This new flight reiterates our commitment to increasing air connectivity to the city of Kanpur.”
All the new flights introduced will be operational daily, whereas the evening flight on the Coimbatore-Bengaluru route will fly on all days except Tuesday.
SpiceJet has been pitching for more flights to non- metros and smaller cities from major airports in the country. With the new flights, passengers from small towns like Kanpur, Surat and Coimbatore can now also easily travel to a host of other cities both on SpiceJet’s domestic as well as international network via multiple onward connections from key metros.
Bookings for tickets are now open on www.spicejet.com, SpiceJet’s mobile app and through online travel portals and travel agents.
