Routematic Commits To A Greener Future. Reduced 2.56 Lac Tonnes Of Carbon In 2019

Routematic witnessed solid progress towards sustainability targets in the year 2019, emphasising the importance of collaboration with sustainable vendor partners across the value chain. From launching electric vehicles for India’s largest IT services company, to powering a million trips every month for over 80 customers, Routematic achieved several milestones in the year 2019.

As was its pledge towards environment, Routematic reduced 2.56 lac tonnes of carbon, covered distance of over 167 million kilometres that saved around 33.26 million litres of fuel and powered over 42,000 shared trips equivalent to planting 6250 trees.

Routematic ended the year with a bang by winning Nasscom Emerge League of 10. The product was awarded best in the logistics’ category in 2019. This win further validated Routematic’s commitment towards developing a sustainable product that will disrupt employee transportation for the corporates.

Commenting on the developments, Co-Founder & CEO Surajit Das said, “Routematic has emerged as a game changer for MNCs and is a true role model for environmental leadership. Employee transportation is the third highest cost for organizations that comes with even bigger responsibilities towards both- employee safety and the environment. We feel proud that we could achieve 100% successful and safe trips while reducing carbon footprints of over 1.5lacs employees every month.

“Good news is companies in India have started to align their employee transportation goals with our vision. A-List companies know sustainability presents an exciting race to the top. Hence providing safe and sustainable transportation facilities to their employees have started to rank higher in the company agendas. Employee transportation is an undeniable business risk that companies need to mitigate to only trusted partners,” added Surajit.

About Routematic

Routematic is an urban mobility solution to daily office commute, helping companies with round the clock employee shifts, augment their transport service experiences. Routematic signifies one-stop automated and integrated tech platform that harnesses both demand and supply-side capabilities to deliver unmatched safety, reliability, cost operations, on-time performance, and 100% compliance.

Tech Skills will Dominate in 2020 While Communication and Design will be the Most In-Demand

The market is transforming at a breakneck pace. Amidst rapid technological adoption across organizations, several conventional job roles are becoming redundant and are being displaced by newer profiles with evolved skills requirements. The solution for job seekers and professionals in this environment is the continuous acquisition of industry-relevant skills. With a firm finger on the pulse of the fast-changing business ecosystem, Shine.com, India’s 2nd largest job search platform, has mapped the top skills that recruiters will look for in 2020.

According to the Shine.com jobs data, emerging skills such as Machine Learning and Data Analytics are set to dominate the skills landscape in 2020. Traditional technical skills such as Java, SQL, C/C++, CSS, Linux/Unix, .Net, Sap, Cloud/Azure, HTML, AJAX, and Autocad will also continue to be in demand during the year. However, while organizations continue to gear up for a digital-first future by acquiring tech talent, recruiters will also look for soft skills such as communication, behavioral training and project management in prospective hires. Further, conventional skills such as marketing and advertising which are crucial for brand success will also remain relevant in 2020.

Speaking on the findings, Zairus Master, CEO, Shine.com, said, “India is standing at the cusp of a technological revolution. Organizations across industries are adopting innovations such as AI, Machine Learning, Cloud Computing, and Data Analytics, among others. It is no surprise, then, that some of the most in-demand hard skills of 2020 are projected to be tech skills. That being said, we do not see the importance of soft skills such as communication, creativity, emotional intelligence, teamwork, etc. phasing out anytime soon.”

He added, “Our latest report highlights some of the most important skills that recruiters will be looking for in 2020. Job seekers can utilize this information to upskill themselves accordingly and plot a lucrative career path.”

In a region-wise analysis, the platform found that Bangalore, the IT hub of the country, will witness the continued demand for skills in SQL, Java, C/C++, etc. along with allied skills such as design and communication. Mumbai, the Financial Capital of the country, is expected to see an increased demand for marketing and communications skills along with Java and MIS. Interestingly, tier-2 cities such as Pune and Ahmedabad are also projected to register an increased demand for technical skills such as SQL, Python and Data structures.     

Bengaluru is India’s Next Lighthouse City for Shared, Clean, and Citizen-Centric Mobility

Bengaluru is India’s next lighthouse city for shared, clean, and citizen-centric mobility. In Bengaluru, Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) and Micelio are partnering with the Directorate of Urban Land Transport (DULT), Invest Karnataka Forum, and Department of Industries and Commerce (DIC) to host the Urban Mobility Lab, a platform, which supports Indian cities to identify, develop, and implement mobility solutions that transform how people and goods move. Since 2017, when NITI Aayog launched the initiative, RMI has partnered with the Delhi Government and Pune Municipal Corporation to cohost the Lab in Delhi and Pune.

An initiative led by RMI, the Urban Mobility Lab will aim to further accelerate Bengaluru’s  transition to shared, clean, and citizen-centric mobility by serving as a forum for open discussion and a platform for action through facilitated multistakeholder convenings and ongoing collaborative work.

On partnership with RMI and Micelio, Ponnuraj,  DULT’s commissioner said, “We are happy to host the Urban Mobility Lab. This initiative can support our current mobility initiatives and increase sustainable mobility options in Bengaluru.”

To inaugurate the Lab, DULT, DIC, RMI, and Micelio are hosting a multistakeholder workshop on February 19–20. At the workshop, over 120 participants from across the mobility ecosystem will work together to address system-level barriers and develop implementation plans for mobility solutions. The workshop is organized around six thematic areas—charging and battery swapping infrastructure, data-based solutions, electric vehicle (EV) manufacturing, first and last-mile connectivity, public transit, and urban final-mile delivery.

While discussing the workshop, Shreyas Shibulal, Micelio’s founder and director said, “We are excited to partner with DULT, DIC, and RMI. We believe a collaborative process that brings together the government, private sector, and civil society can support the development and implementation of real-world mobility solutions.”

Akshima Ghate, RMI’s, Principal, said, “Bringing all stakeholders together under one roof, encourages integration and can accelerate work on existing and new solutions that support Bengaluru’s mobility goals such as efficient and sustainable transportation.”

The Urban Mobility Lab is designed to catalyze Bengaluru’s transition to shared, clean, and citizen-centric mobility. After the inaugural workshop, RMI and Micelio, in coordination with system stakeholders, will continue to support the implementation of action plans generated at the workshop and also identify new opportunities that can help enable change. The lessons learned and successes realized can guide the scaling of mobility solutions in Bengaluru and beyond.

Manipal Hospitals Whitefield Performs Path-Breaking Surgery Using a Novel Procedure “Arthroscopic Latarjet”

Manipal Hospitals Whitefield performed “Arthroscopic Latarjet” surgery for the first time in Bangalore. This novel and minimally invasive procedure was used to give new lease of life to 3 patients - 29 year old Mr. Paras, 40 year old Mr. NM Pradeep and 25 year old Mr. Muzammil who were suffering from recurrent and multiple shoulder dislocation. Dr. Ayyappan V Nair, Shoulder Specialist and  Orthopedic Surgeon at Manipal Hospitals Whitefield performed the surgery through a keyhole camera with minimal incisions. So far 9 patients have been successfully treated using this novel procedure.

Shoulder dislocation is a condition where the shoulder joint slips and the bones of the shoulder loose contact with each other. Shoulder is the most common joint to get dislocated. Once dislocated chances of repeat dislocation is more when the patient is young. This incidence decreases with age. Usually this kind of shoulder instability is treated with a keyhole surgery called Bankart surgery where the ligaments, which are torn in the shoulder, are required back. However in patients with multiple dislocations this ligament repair procedure will not suffice due to extensive bone loss of the ball and socket and hence Latarjet procedure is done.

The case of 29-year-old Mr. Paras was heart-warming as he came with a history of multiple dislocations of right shoulder. To correct the same, in the last 3 years he underwent two failed surgeries at other hospitals. Despite both the surgeries, he continued to experience dislocations. Fortunately, when he came to Manipal Hospitals, Dr. Ayyappan V Nair performed Arthroscopic Latarjet surgery that showed great signs of recovery and he was able to resume his normal routine in just six months. Similarly, 40 year old Mr. BM Pradeep came with history of four Dislocations in four months. However, post undergoing Arthroscopic Latarjet at Manipal Hospitals Whitefield 3 months ago followed by regular physiotherapy, he too has resumed his daily routine. The third case was of 25-year-old Mr. Muzammil, who came with a history of over 50 dislocations and post Arthroscopic Latarjet which was performed 6 weeks ago, he is on his recovery road and is undergoing rehabilitation.

Sharing details on the case and Arthroscopic Latarjet, Dr. Ayyappan V Nair, shoulder specialist and orthopedic surgeon Manipal Hospitals Whitefield said, “All the three patients had a bad history of multiple shoulder dislocations and one of the patient had undergone 2 failed surgeries with no respite. Shoulder is a ball and socket joint, with multiple dislocations there is significant bone loss in the socket part of the joint due to repeated denting of the glenoid by the dislocating humeral head which causes bone defect and needs to be filled. The process of filling the defect in the socket is called as a bone block procedure ‘latarjet’. Here a piece of bone called coracoid, which is next to the shoulder joint is cut, rotated and fixed on to the side of socket this technique is usually done as an open procedure with an extensive surgical incision.”

“Unlike the open procedure, Arthroscopic Latarjet gives excellent precision in positioning the bone block and the blood loss is also minimized. Infact the procedure further reduces complications and hospital stay with great clinical outcomes. Since the procedure is technically demanding, it is done by only few surgeons worldwide and in India” he added.

Sharing his thoughts on the success of three surgeries, Mr. Arnab Mondal, Hospital Director, Manipal Hospitals Whitefield said, “This is indeed a great milestone for Manipal Hospitals Whitefield. I congratulate Dr. Ayyappan V Nair and his team for their dedication and commitment as all the three cases were extremely challenging. With our expert pool of doctors and state of the art infrastructure, we aim to provide quality and affordable healthcare services and will continue our efforts of offering cutting edge healthcare solutions to people.”

 Sharing his happiness, Mr. Paras Solanki , Patient said, “ Having undergone 2 surgeries earlier and almost 19 doctor consultations I had almost lost hope. Fortunately  Dr. Ayyappan V Nair assured me that my dislocation can be completely cured using a novel procedure which is Arthroscopic Latarjet surgery. Today 3 months post the surgery my life is back on track as now I have resumed my regular routine. I also go for swimming and do regular exercise, really thankful to the doctor who has given me a new lease of life.”

About Manipal Hospitals:

As a pioneer in healthcare, Manipal Hospitals is among the largest hospital network in India serving over 2 million patients annually .Its focus is to develop an affordable tertiary care multispecialty healthcare framework through its entire multispecialty delivery spectrum and further extend it to homecare. With its flagship quaternary care facility located in Bangalore, India, 8 tertiary care, 7 secondary care and 2 primary care clinics spread across India and abroad, today Manipal Hospitals successfully operates and manages 5,200+ beds. Manipal Hospitals provides comprehensive curative and preventive care for a multitude of patients from across the globe. Manipal Hospitals is first in India to be awarded accreditation by the AAHRPP for ethical standards in clinical research activities. It is also NABL, NABH and ISO certified. Manipal Hospitals is also the most respected hospital company in India and the most patient recommended hospital in India by consumer survey.

Arcserve Exhibits Unified Data Protection Suite for Stock Brokers; Participates in ANMI Stocktech Event

Arcserve, LLC, the world's most experienced data protection provider, recently participated in ANMI Stocktech event held at the BSE International Convection Hall, Mumbai. Arcserve exhibited its industry-rich Unified Data Protection (UDP) suite for stock brokering community. AMNI was established in 1996 is a PAN India body, compromising of around 900 active stock brokers who are trading members of NSE, BSE and MSE. Stocktech event offers a significant platform to showcase cutting-edge technology solutions for stock broking community. This year, ANMI Stocktech event witnessed a huge number of attendees, including IT leaders, C - level executives and decision makers from the Indian financial and trading industry.

Increase in the financial and online trading activities over digital platforms, intensified the risk of protecting the valuable investor information which is abundantly exposed to cyber threats. There is a copious amount of sensitive investor data and account information out in the cyberspace. Arcserve's UDP Appliance offers a holistic approach to IT resilience by offering every data protection capability a company needs while eliminating the complexities of managing their data protection processes. Arcserve's UDP was developed by the most experienced teams among data protection industry, aiming to deliver a consumer-grade user experience. With its robust capabilities, IT teams can manage the data with a few clicks on a single interface from anywhere in the world.

Arcserve received a 150 plus foot fall at the stall. Speaking at the event, Mr. Nikhil Korgaonkar, Regional Director - India & SAARC at Arcserve said, "Past two decades witnessed an exponential increase in online trading. The advent of digital technologies, digital platforms and digital applications has not only created a spike in the trading volume, but also in investor data and account information out in cyberspace. This sensitive & critical data explosion maximizes the risk of cyber attacks, data loss and widens data threat landscape."

He further added, "To mitigate these risks, Arcserve has come up with the range of data protection solutions. Arcserve's 9000 series Appliances is the first & only means to neutralize ransomware attacks combined with Sophos Intercept X and deliver effective disaster recovery (DR) solutions. With Arcserve UDP, trading community can safeguard their business-critical investor data in real-time."

Mr. Sumeet Jansari, Account Manager at Arcserve said, "Stocktech event has provided a great platform for exhibitors to showcase their latest technology products available in the market and connect with different experts to gain more insights about the changing environment of stockbroking market.  We had a great time having knowledge exchange sessions with the brokerage industry experts and thought leaders. The highlight was the brainstorming session on the extensiveness of digitization in the stockbroking industry. The event helped us in understanding the ever changing demands of the industry and how we can customize our offerings as per industry requirements. Overall, AMNI offered a great medium for networking."

Mr. Parwinder Singh, Principal Consultant - India West Region at Arcserve said, "Stocktech event offered us a great platform to network with stock brokers. At the event, we at Arcserve provided inside glimpse to the stockbroking community on how data can be secured from cyber-attacks by deploying Arcserve's latest UDP platform and restore their business critical data on demand to the platform of their choice."

Xoxoday Appoints an IBM Senior Executive Ben O'Sullivan as Sales Director for the UK and Europe Market

Xoxoday, a SaaS Commerce company, that helps mid & large enterprises to manage rewards and incentives announced the appointment of Mr Ben O'Sullivan as Sales Director for the UK and Europe Market. The platform caters to employees, sales partners, and the Gig workforce.

Ben will spearhead business performance and strategy in the UK and the European market. In his current role, he will focus on building synergies for expansion of the existing businesses in Europe as well as, develop new engines of growth in European markets.

“Xoxoday welcomes Ben O'Sullivan on-board and we are confident that he will use his vast experience to energise some of our key initiatives. His understanding of scaling business, recognizing trends at an early stage, a comprehensive grasp of the customers’ needs, and transformative leadership is critical in driving the next phase of growth for the company”, said Kushal Agrawal, Chief Strategy Officer, Xoxoday.

“Xoxoday’s strong vision of helping businesses to optimise employees, sales partner and gig workforce engagement embody the spirit of the future workforce. I am honoured to be a part of this exciting organisation”, said Mr. Ben O'Sullivan.

Prior to assuming his current role, Ben worked with IBM Europe where he led a sales team deploying Cloud and AI solutions in commercial and enterprise sectors across Europe.

He has also been in the role of a Senior Deal Analyst at NEMEA and started his career at Intel. Ben holds a bachelor's degree in applied physics from Dublin City University and an ACCA Diploma certification on Financial Management from Dublin Business School. 

Star Health Launches Outpatient Care (OP) Policy Across India

Leading health insurance company Star Health, has launched a  plan specific only for outpatient procedures (OP).The all-new Star Outpatient Care policy is a standalone product that pays for all outpatient consultation, which starts with doctor fees and covers Diagnostic tests, Pharmacy Bills, Physiotherapy, Non-Allopathic Treatments, Dental Treatments and other therapeutic procedures.

Mr. Anand Roy, Managing Director, Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd explained, “There are ailments that don’t require in- patient hospitalisation and these come under outpatient care. In India, mostly, costs incurred for treating such ailments are paid by the people from their own pocket. Since such costs can be substantial at times, we, at Star Health, have introduced Star Outpatient Care Insurance Policy, which is one of its kind in the market.”

Customers in age group of 18-50 years are eligible to apply for this policy. In addition, dependent children upto 25 years age, who are economically dependent on their parents, can be covered. The maximum family size is six members.

The policy term is for  one-year duration,  and available on Individual plan as well as family Floater plans. There are multiple variants offered like Platinum, Gold, and Silver; and OP sum insured options are available upto Rs. 1,00,000.

The coverage for the policy is applicable for all outpatient consultation expenses, incurred at any medical facility registered with Star Health network in India. This includes non-allopathic treatment expenses such as Ayurveda, Yoga and Naturopathy, Unani Sidha and Homeopathy systems of medicines in any institute recognised by the Indian government and/or accredited by the quality Council of India/National Accreditation Board on Health.

The  new policy also covers Diagnostics, Physiotherapy and Pharmacy expenses as well as Ophthalmic treatment expenses arising out of accidental injuries incurred by an outpatient at any Star Health-registered medical facility in India.

About Star Health and Allied Insurance Co. Ltd

Star Health and Allied Insurance Co Ltd commenced its operations in 2006 as India’s first Standalone Health Insurance Company with business interests in Health, Personal Accident and Overseas Travel Insurance. We use our vast resources to focus on service excellence, and product innovation to deliver the best to our customers. Star Health has been providing innovative health insurance products to individuals, families, and corporates directly and through various channels – agents, brokers, online etc., Star Health is also a prominent Bancassurance player with long standing relationship with various Banks. In FY 2019 Star Health has procured a gross written premium of Rs.5412 Crore and built a promising path with a net worth of Rs.1480 Crore as on 31-03-2019. Star Health currently has 10600+ employees with 500+ branch offices all over India.