#Advantage Cities – ACT Fibernet Partners with Greater Chennai Corporation to Roll Out Public Wi-Fi Hotspots in Chennai

ACT Fibernet, India’s largest fiber-focused wired broadband ISP (Internet Service Provider), today announced partnership with Greater Chennai Corporation to set up WiFi zones in Chennai, Tamil Nadu. The initiative is part of the Smart City project started by the government and executed by Greater Chennai Corporation to provide citizens access to free and seamless WiFi connectivity.

As part of the tie-up, ACT Fibernet together with Greater Chennai Corporation has installed 25+ Wi-fi zones across prime locations in the city including 14 Amma Canteens across 15 Zones in Greater Chennai Corporation. Close to 250 to 300 users can login at the same time under each WiFi zone that will be available 24*7 for the users to experience high speed internet powered by ACT Fibernet.

Users can access the WiFi hotspots through ACT Fibernet network for 30 minutes at 20 Mbps speed to upload and download files, browse online, watch videos, visit social media handles and more. Existing users of ACT Fibernet will be able to enjoy home speeds and data in public using their log in credentials.

Speaking on the occasion, Mr. Sandeep Gupta, COO, Atria Convergence Technologies Ltd commented, “The Government of Tamil Nadu is committed to deliver wide network WiFi connectivity in the state through various smart city projects. ACT Fibernet’s vision is to deliver high speed internet to all citizens and we are extremely privileged to work with government to bring superfast internet via hotspots to common man. With this initiative, many more people can access high speed internet and help accelerate government’s vision of inclusive Digital Tamil Nadu and Digital India.”

Mr. G. Prakash, IAS, Commissioner, Greater Chennai Corporation added –“ACT Fibernet is one of the most trusted fiber broadband provider in India and we are happy to have them on board. ACT Fibernet has been providing high-speed and futuristic internet connectivity to millions of homes in India, many of our government schools are also powered by their fiber internet connectivity, and we will now extend the technology to our citizens in Chennai. We believe their service will remarkably enhance the internet experience of our people across the city”.

According to recent report by DigiAnalysys, public WiFi in India is expected to witness a sevenfold jump to 21 lakh by 2021 from 3.06 lakh at present. Furthermore, in the next two years there will be 1.25 million public WiFi hotspots addition in gram panchayat, 50,000 in smart cities 4,701 in railway stations, retail outlets, colleges etc as part of the governments Digital India and Bharat Net program.

Garware Technical Fibres Net Profit Swells by 40.5% in Q2 FY20

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (Formerly Garware-Wall Ropes Ltd.), a leading manufacturer of technical textiles for the Indian and global markets, today announced its financial results for the second quarter and half year ended September 30, 2019.

Q2 FY20 Highlights:

▪ Net Sales declined by 11.2% to Rs. 232.42 Cr in Q2 FY20 as compared to Rs. 261.83 Cr in Q2 FY19

▪ Profit before tax reduced by 10.6% to Rs. 43.54 Cr in Q2 FY20 as compared to Rs. 48.69 Cr in the same quarter last year

▪ Net profit after tax has grown by 40.5% to Rs. 46.26 Cr in the quarter as against Rs. 32.93 Cr in the corresponding period of FY19

▪ EPS for Q2 FY20 is at Rs. 21.14; this is a growth of 40.5 % over Q2 FY19

H1FY20 Highlights:

▪ Net Sales decreased by 8.2% to Rs. 464.75 Cr in H1FY20 as compared to Rs. 506.09 Cr in H1FY19

▪ Profit before tax decreased by 9.6% to Rs. 85.74 Cr in H1FY20 as compared to Rs. 94.84 Cr in the same period last year

▪ Net profit (PAT) has increased by 18% to Rs. 75.86 Cr in the period as against Rs. 64.30 Cr in the corresponding period of FY19

▪ EPS for the period is at Rs. 34.67 in H1FY20; this is a rise of 18% over H1FY19

Management Comments:

Commenting on the results, Mr. Vayu Garware, CMD, Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. said, “The first half results have been a mixed bag. On the domestic front, the cyclones as well as the extended rains affected our growth in the fisheries segment. In our international business, we have had some delays in receipt of substantial orders as many of the aquaculture customers gauged our new innovative V2 technology offerings before placing their requirements. However we now have good visibility for the second half of the year and will look towards an improved year end result. On the plus side, we have had good working capital management in the first half, resulting in higher fund generation from operations.”

About Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (Formerly Garware-Wall Ropes Ltd.): (BSE: 509557 / NSE: GARFIBRES)

Garware Technical Fibres Ltd. (formerly Garware-Wall Ropes Ltd.), an ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 9001:2015 certified company is a leading player in Technical Textiles specializing in providing customized solutions to its customers worldwide. Globally, the company is known for its applied innovation in the field of sports, fisheries, aquaculture, shipping, agriculture, coated fabrics and geo-synthetics. The company`s products are manufactured in state-of-art facilities at Wai and Pune and marketed in more than 75 countries.

Incidence of Poorly Controlled Diabetes Highest in 50-60 Age Group: Finds RV Metropolis Study

Out of the total of 359892 samples tested for HbA1c over the last five years in Bangalore by RV Metropolis, as many as 25% were found to be suffering from poorly controlled diabetes.

The incidence of poorly controlled diabetes was found to be the highest in the age group of 50-60 years (about 30%), followed by 60-70 years (about 28%) and 40-50 years (26.68%). The incidence was the lowest in the age group of 20-30 years (20%) but increased steadily to peak in the age group of 50-60 years. It thereafter showed a decline in the older age groups.

Interestingly, 23.26% of all females tested were found to suffer from poorly controlled diabetes, compared to 27% for males.

Out of 359892 samples tested at RV Metropolis laboratory in Bangalore, almost 19 % were found to be in pre-diabetic stage, about 29% were found to be diabetic, while 25.97% tested non-diabetic.

About 25% of samples tested for HbA1c reported levels greater than 8%, which means that their blood glucose levels are not controlled. Prolonged high blood glucose levels put diabetic patients under risk to develop diabetes-related complications.

Commenting on the study Dr Ravi Kumar, Chief of Laboratory, RV Metropolis Healthcare Ltd, said, “Diabetes is a growing challenge in India with estimated 8.7% diabetic population in the age group of 20 and 70 years. The rising prevalence of diabetes and other non-communicable diseases is driven by a combination of factors – rapid urbanization, sedentary lifestyles, unhealthy diets, uncontrolled use of alcohol and tobacco. Lifestyle interventions2 (sleep, exercise and diet modifications) along with regular monitoring is a must for Diabetes Management.”

For the purpose of this data analysis:

Data for samples tested for HbA1c was collated for over a period of five years
Sample data of repetitive patients were removed and only one single reading from a patient was used for the study
Sample was analysed by applying the reference range from 2019 ADA Guidelines

ADA 2019 Reference Range for HbA1c

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Result ranges below 5.7% - Normal
Result ranges between 5.7% and 6.5% - Prediabetes
Result ranges greater than 6.5% and below 8% - Diabetes
Result ranges above 8% - Poorly controlled diabetes

A1C Testing - Recommendations

Perform the A1C test at least two times a year in patients who are meeting treatment goals (and who have stable glycemic control)
Perform the A1C test quarterly in patients whose therapy has changed or who are not meeting glycemic goals
Point-of-care testing for A1C provides the opportunity for more timely treatment changes
* 1 United Kingdom Prospective Diabetes Study Group: Intensive blood-glucose control with sulphonylureas or insulin compared with conventional treatment and risk of complications in patients with type 2 diabetes (UKPDS 33). Lancet 352: 837–853, 1998

* 2 Nutrition and lifestyle intervention in type 2 diabetes: pilot study in the Netherlands showing improved glucose control and reduction in glucose lowering medication (Pot GK, et al. bmjnph 2019;0:1–8.). British Medical Journal, Prevention and Health

Type 2 diabetes is a form of diabetes that is characterized by high blood sugar levels, presence of insulin resistance and relative lack of insulin secretion. The symptoms of type 2 diabetes develop over years and it is possible to entirely miss a diagnosis if periodic testing or monitoring is not done. In many cases, the disease is diagnosed several years after onset or once complications have already set in.

Type 2 Diabetes Complications

With type 2 diabetes it is important to control blood glucose levels in order to avoid associated complications. A well-planned diet in consultation with your dietician/doctor, regular physical activity, prescribed medications and regular periodic testing may help prevent complications. These complications develop over many years and is directly related to increased blood glucose levels causing damage to blood vessels. While damage to tiny blood vessels causes micro-vascular complications, damage to large vessels causes macro-vascular complications.

Microvascular Complications: Related to Eye, Kidney and Nerves

Eyes: Abnormal Blood glucose levels for a long duration causes cataracts and/or retinopathy which may eventually lead to diminished or loss of vision. It is important to monitor blood glucose levels and do a yearly eye check-up with an ophthalmologist.

Kidneys: Abnormal Blood glucose levels for a long duration can lead to Diabetic Nephropathy and if untreated leads to impaired kidney function resulting in long term dialysis and/or kidney transplant. To prevent diabetic nephropathy, it is important to test for mirco-albuminuria along with regular blood sugar monitoring. With medications, it is possible to prevent or restrict further kidney damage.

Nerves: Long term diabetes can lead to condition affecting nerve cells called as Diabetic Neuropathy (peripheral, autonomic, proximal, and focal neuropathies). Peripheral neuropathy is the most common form of nerve damage, and it most often affects the nerves related to the hands and feet. One serious complication of diabetic peripheral neuropathy to the feet is loss of sensations to the skin resulting in injuries leading to wounds. The wounds may become infected and the infection can spread to the leg and if left untreated, the foot may need to be amputated to keep the infection from spreading.

Macrovascular Complications: Related to Heart, Brain, and Blood Vessels

Type 2 diabetes or increased blood sugar levels can be a risk factor in cardiovascular diseases leading to formation of plaque resulting in a heart attack, stroke or vessel blockage in the legs (DVT).

Research has shown that people with type 2 diabetes who reduce their HbA1c level by 1% are: [1]

19% less likely to develop cataracts
16% less likely to have a heart condition
43% less likely to undergo amputation or death due to peripheral vascular disease
What is HbA1c?
The term HbA1c refers to glycated haemoglobin. It develops when haemoglobin, a protein within red blood cells that carries oxygen throughout your body combines with glucose in the blood resulting in ‘glycation of haemoglobin’. By measuring glycated haemoglobin (HbA1c), clinicians can get an overall picture of what average blood sugar levels have been over A1C over approximately 3 months

For people with diabetes this is important as the higher the HbA1c, the greater the risk of developing diabetes-related complications.

JLL Brings Together India’s Leading Real Estate Technology Startups at its Hackathon

Highlights

* The Hackathon was organised as part of JLL IDEAs, JLL’s proptech accelerator programme started in partnership with Invest India, AGNIi and Startup India
* Today’s Hackathon focused on identifying leading real estate technology startups and innovative technologies from individuals/companies for the final rounds
* Winners in the final round to receive awards including potential funding opportunities by JLL Spark, mentorship from industry leaders, incubation opportunities and client meetings to test and pilot their solutions in a real world environment

JLL, leading real estate and property investment management consultants and Invest India, along with the National Investment Promotion and Facilitation agency, under the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry, Government of India, under their Proptech accelerator programme, JLL IDEAs brought together India’s leading and emerging property technology companies under one umbrella to conduct the Hackathon at New Delhi and Bengaluru.

JLL IDEAs is a collaboration between JLL and the initiatives housed at Invest India, - Accelerating Growth of New India’s Innovations (AGNIi) and Startup India. AGNIi is the national technology commercialization programme, from the Office of the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Govt. of India and Startup India is the government’s flagship initiative to boost the startup ecosystem in the country.

The products showcased included offerings across asset valuation, smart buildings, employee experience, sustainability and a lot more. These offerings encapsulate the elements like Blockchain, AI, Machine Learning, IOT etc. and aims to empower investors and tenants, drive efficiencies, increase profitability and enhance safety and trust in the real estate sector.

Through the jointly conducted Hackathons, the judges have identified 10 finalists for its final round, planned in Mumbai.

JLL IDEAs is India’s biggest real estate proptech accelerator that will promote startups working on cutting edge, disruptive technologies and solutions impacting developers, investors and occupier clients in the country. The programme at the end of the mega contest select the best startups in real estate and aims to create India’s biggest platform for convergence of technology in real estate sector.

Winners of this hackathon will receive awards including potential funding opportunities through JLL Spark, mentorship from real estate leaders, incubation opportunities and client meetings to test and pilot their solutions in a real world environment. With US$100mn of investment fund, JLL Spark is focused on creating new products, investments and supporting startups in the real estate tech industry.

Ramesh Nair, CEO & Country Head - India, JLL said, “The proptech space is fast evolving, as evidenced at today’s Hackathon, conducted at Bengaluru and New Delhi. We are hopeful that winners of the Hackathon and the final rounds of this mega contest will add immense value to the growth of the sector. I sincerely thank our jury members, partners for their continued support. Along with our partners, Invest India, AGNIi and Startup India, we will continue to work towards promoting the programme in India, making it more meaningful and beneficial for the sector. Today’s contests were an example of our efforts in that direction.”

Juggy Marwaha, Executive Managing Director – India, JLL said, “JLL IDEAs is a platform for technology enablers, game changers, who wish to change the way real estate activity is carried out in the country. The unique initiative is an amalgamation of youth and experience, brought together to transform the real estate sector and prepare for future. It is interesting to see that young, energetic entrepreneurs are coming together and ideating on how real estate sector can be made agile and efficient. This said, companies adopting to technology innovation will lead the change along with JLL IDEAs.”

Sandeep Sethi, Managing Director – Corporate Solutions, West Asia, JLL said, “Our homes and workplaces have fast evolved. And technology adoption has big role to play in this transformation. With end-users spending a significant amount of time in offices and the built environment in general, it is imperative that the real estate sector adopts and embraces technology much faster and offers the required human experience and brings workplace efficiency across the spectrum. Proptech space has the potential to do that for us. And JLL IDEAs is the platform that will continue to work towards this common goal.”   

Rahul Nayar, Vice President, AGNI India, Invest India said, “It is AGNIi’s constant endeavour to support India’s technology innovation ecosystem, of which real estate sector is an important part. We are very happy to collaborate with JLL, which initiated the proptech accelerator programme JLL IDEAs. The partnership will help us find and surface exciting new innovation opportunities for futuristic real estate technology initiatives and technology innovators across India.”

Toyota Mobility Foundation Makes Significant Contribution to Create a Robust Mobility Ecosystem in India

Over the last few decades, India has witnessed a fast-paced urban growth of its cities accompanied by population and economic growth. This rapid urbanization has led to multiple social and environmental issues that are currently being faced by several metro cities in the country, including those related to satisfying the mobility needs of its people. As per reports by the United Nations, India is projected to add four new megacities by 2030 and its urban population is expected to grow to 814 million by 2050. The current scenario has resulted in various challenges of congestion and pollution, but conversely, has created a great opportunity for OEMs and innovators to develop viable and sustainable modes of transportation that are cost-effective, convenient and easily accessible for all.

Keeping in mind the challenges and opportunities arising out of this rapidly growing urbanization, Toyota Mobility Foundation (TMF) in collaboration with WRI India Ross Center for Sustainable Cities, jointly initiated Station Access and Mobility Program (STAMP) focusing on high-quality first and last mile connectivity solutions to urban mass transit, namely the Metro. It was an attempt to support the Government initiatives to enable mass transportation by increasing ridership and seamless mobility for the public. So far, this multi-city initiative has worked with the metro rail agencies and other partners in Bangalore, Hyderabad, Kochi and most recently in Mumbai, to improve the first and last-mile connectivity and making it easier for the public to access mass transit metro stations. They both have also agreed to work together to enhance metro accessibility through multi-modal mobility solutions in seven Indian cities by 2021 (which will be over half of the operational metro networks in the country).

Additionally, TMF and WRI have been working closely with other innovative mobility operators in India such as Bounce, Mobycy, Bykerr, Quickride & Constapark, to support their initiatives to deliver innovative solutions for a hassle-free urban commute. At a recent event held in Bangalore, TMF in close cooperation and collaboration with WRI, conducted an interactive session with Toyota’s Japan R&D Center experts, along with Bounce, Red Bus and HopOn, to discuss mobility challenges in Indian metro cities and their possible solutions.

Sharing his thoughts on the work done by TMF to create a holistic mobility ecosystem in India, Mr. Pras Ganesh, Program Director for Asia Region, said, “As the popularity of the urban transport is rising in India, it is imperative to develop economical, innovative and easily accessible solutions for last-mile connectivity towards achieving safe, sustainable mobility and decongested Indian cities. No real change can be achieved without including public participation and dialogue focusing on the core issues and finding a fitting solution. With our initiatives, we have been able to reinforce the importance of engaging communities by partnering with our mobility partners and formulating the mobility needs and viable solutions.

We believe that sustainable transport system is a key driver of sustainable urban development. The positive response received from our partners including Government officials, key stakeholders, and our mobility start-up partners truly shows the common belief we all share and our vision to encourage innovation and an integrated and seamless mobility experience for the customers by building upon the initiatives of the government.”

Globally, the Toyota Mobility Foundation is focused to improve access to connected transportation systems that are greener, safer and more inclusive by working with local partners and residents to design, deliver, and scale solutions for communities across the globe. To tackle the global mobility challenges, TMF also run competitions that generate inclusive solutions to connectivity issues in transportation and promote advances in personal mobility. Through its various initiatives, it is also partnering with cross-sector leaders and experts to foster dialogue committed to addressing mobility issues around the world, and implementing tailored solutions to local mobility issues to improve the lives of citizens in the community.

Three Entrepreneurs from Karnataka Win National Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 for Efforts in Building Entrepreneurship Ecosystem in India

The fourth edition of National Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 recognized 30 Young Entrepreneurs and 6 Organizations / Individuals building Entrepreneurship ecosystem in the country

* The awards were presented to honor outstanding contributions in entrepreneurship development and included a trophy, a certificate and prize money of up to Rs 10 lakhs
* The winners from Karnataka were awarded under two categories: Agriculture and Renewables

The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) conferred awards to 30 Young entrepreneurs and six organizations and individuals who have contributed in entrepreneurship development during the fourth edition of the National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA). The awards are part of the government’s initiatives to encourage entrepreneurship in the country.

The winners from Karnataka include Aspartika Biotech Pvt. Ltd. and Neo Systek that received awards under the ‘Renewables category’ and won prize money of Rs. Five Lakhs each and Future Bio Tech that received an award under ‘Agriculture category’ and won prize money of Rs. Five Lakhs as well.

The award ceremony was held at the Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra, New Delhi on November 9th and was graced by Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, who has been spearheading the Ministry’s vision and focusing extensively on encouraging young skilled youth to take up entrepreneurship bringing the shift from being a job seeker to a job giver.

Speaking on the entrepreneurial growth culture in India, Dr. Mahendra Nath Pandey, Hon’ble Minister of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship, said, "Today, India is at a threshold of startup boom, as we are world’s third fastest growing startup eco-system. With 7,200 startups, India is closely behind UK with 11,864 startups and catching up to US which had 41,500 startups as of 2018. India is changing and soar the aspirations of its people. It is an evidence of drastic improvement in the business environment, Of course fueled by the innovative modules of business that we are witnessing from the youth of the country. It is our priority that we give the right kind of support to the aspiring talent and nurture and encourage our young minds to dream big and achieve bigger.”

“NEA is a great platform to encourage young aspiring entrepreneurs and recognize the exemplary work that they have done adding to their professional and nation’s overall growth. I wish all of them the very best for their future and hope they further motivate many more to be a part of India’s growth story,” he further added.

Due to the concerted ground level effort, this year, the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship witnessed a sharp increase not only in the total number of applications, but also in terms of completed applications from a variety of businesses. These ground level initiatives were in the form of targeted meetings, focused workshops, specialized gatherings like MSME meets, seminars at alumni gatherings of various business schools, One-on-One interaction with Entrepreneurs during Fairs and Exhibitions etc. All these collectively could create resounding effect to bring seriousness for completing applications although it meant some amount of hard work by the applicants. The number of completed applications grew from 2379 last year to 4134 this year. This 73% growth of successful entrepreneurs completing their application for National Entrepreneurship Awards 2019 is reflection of the increasing seriousness of young entrepreneurs for the coveted National Entrepreneurship Awards.

About the winners

Shri Srinivas BV( Founder) and Sunjeet Kumar Ghosh ( co-founder) from Bengaluru established a startup named Aspartika Biotech Pvt. Ltd. The startup aims at utilizing locally generated wastes and by-products of agro-industries and develop value added products omega-3 fatty acids for human and animal application and feed additives for aqua, poultry, cattle and swine.

The second startup named Future Bio Tech is run by Shri. Manjunath R (Founder and CEO) and Mr. CB Karimani (Co-founder) from Dharwad. The startup aims to provide sustainable solutions to Indian agriculture, which in-turn will improve soil fertility, productivity and improve life of farmers by bringing more profitability to their produce. Future biotech is a leading manufacturers, marketers and exporters of micronutrients, organic manures, bio-fertilizers, bio-pesticides and plant growth promoters. Their products are biodegradable, environment-friendly and protect crops naturally.

Shri Goutam Surana (Founder) incorporated Neo Systek with an aim to safeguard the future of the generations to come by offering premium water saving solutions and other Eco-friendly raw materials and equipment in India. It offers green products and services which can be implemented and followed easily. Our product range includes Waterless Urinals, Low Flow Toilets(WC), Microbial Culture, Neo Flow Restrictors, Bio Urinal Cakes, Waste Heat Exchanger, Ozonators etc. The cater to leading companies like Infosys, Wipro, Accenture, TCS, SAP Lab, Goldman Sach, GE, Mindtree, Yahoo, L&T etc.

For the successful execution of the National Entrepreneurship Awards 2019, MSDE partnered with twelve premier institutes and organization which are spread across the country,  including IIT Madras (Lead Partner), IIT Delhi, IIT Kanpur, XLRI, TISS, NSIC, IIT Guwahati, IRMA, MANAGE, NIF (Co-Lead), NABARD, and RSETI. These institutions were responsible for mobilizing nominations and evaluation process.

The winners were selected by an eminent panel of National level Jury members comprising of Dr. R A Mashelkar, Former Director-General, CSIR; Mr. Milind Kamble, Founder, DICCI; Ms. Neelam Chibber, MD & Managing Trustee Industree Foundation; Mr. Arun Tyagi, Director, Induslnd Bank Limited; Shri Harish Hande, Founder SELCO India Foundation and Mr. Vinayak Nath, Managing Partner, Venture Catalysts.     

The National Entrepreneurship Awards (NEA) was instituted by the Ministry of Skill Development &Entrepreneurship in 2016 to encourage a culture of entrepreneurship across the country and honoring the Young Entrepreneurs and Eco-System Builders for their outstanding efforts in entrepreneurship development.  The Awards ceremony witnessed attendance from senior officials of the ministry, members of the Skill Sector Councils, corporate leaders; successful and budding entrepreneurs among others.

Qlik’s Continual Innovation Recognized with Qlik Data Catalyst Patent for Data Management

Qlik has announced it has secured a patent for Qlik Data Catalyst, focused on the product’s innovative capabilities in data management using a metadata repository. The patent, issued by the United States Patent and Trademark Office, highlights the unique combination of data processing, metadata catalog and self-service shopping in one product with Qlik Data Catalyst. This is the latest in a series of patents related to innovations in data management and analysis awarded to Qlik’s R&D team in 2019. These patents add to the company’s double digit patent portfolio, showcasing Qlik’s decades-long commitment to continual innovation in data and analytics that is only expected to grow in 2020.

Organizations are looking to democratize data for wider use and value, and need help organizing and vetting data quality and analytics-readiness for governance and appropriate distribution. Historically this has been managed manually by IT with the help of ETL tools and custom code. This approach is highly limiting in a world where data resides in multiple places and has multiple uses across the organization.  Being able to execute a data management strategy enabled by a metadata rich repository like Qlik Data Catalyst enables a new paradigm of data collaboration between business analysts and IT. Analysts can see a full picture of data lineage while IT can track its usage and value over time. As recognized in the patent, Qlik Data Catalyst uses these data insights to automate the creation and management of intelligent data pipelines to dramatically improve data delivery speed and productivity. And when Qlik Data Catalyst is combined with the real-time data integration capabilities of Attunity, IT can scale data access across the entire organization knowing the data is vetted, trusted and governed.

“I’m very proud to see our team of data experts officially recognized for their efforts to bring our innovative, next generation data management technology in Qlik Data Catalyst to life through this patent,” said Paul Barth, Managing Director Enterprise Data Management at Qlik. “Qlik Data Catalyst is designed to help organizations manage their data lifecycle from raw inputs to analytics-ready information in order to democratize data access in a governed and scalable way. Enabling enterprise data consumers to have a trusted location to access and leverage data for analytics is crucial to enterprise performance.”

Qlik has aggressively increased its investment in R&D towards innovative solutions for the changing nature of analytics and data management. With six patents awarded to date in 2019, and a robust pipeline for pending patents around next generation data management and analysis capabilities likely to be awarded in 2020, Qlik is continually demonstrating its commitment to innovation.