LTI Enables Large Scale Digital Transformation For PIH Group Of Companies

* The SAP implementation across 63 group companies showcases LTI’s deep expertise in Engineering & Construction domain

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (BSE: 540005, NSE: LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has partnered with Qatar-based global conglomerate, Power International Holding (PIH) Group of Companies to enable large scale Digital Transformation leveraging an extensive array of SAP® solutions for an intelligent enterprise. The solution framework implementation further strengthens and accelerates PIH’s vision to attain a digital-first, data-driven business approach.

As part of PIH’s Digital Transformation journey with LTI, 63 companies of the group spread across four business domains underwent transformation of more than 250 processes. This digital transformation leverages SAP S/4HANA®, SAP SuccessFactors® solutions, and SAP’s industry cloud solutions and extensions built on SAP Business Technology Platform (SAP BTP) leveraging several IP-based solutions from LTI designed for engineering & construction industry. It includes planning synchronizer, project pay chain, resource deployment tool, project management cockpit for performance forecasting, engineering cashflow and supplier portal. This initiative has enabled PIH Group of companies to have a smooth flow of data to enable more accurate and timely decision making across varied business landscape and has also enabled them to have business playbooks for new acquisitions, mergers or de-mergers.

Sudhir Chaturvedi, President & Executive Board Member, LTI, said: “The digital acceleration caused by the pandemic has brought the benefits of embracing disruptive technologies to the fore. Digitizing the core can enhance process efficiency, customer satisfaction and reduce costs that together help in achieving business excellence. LTI’s rich heritage of experience in the Engineering & Construction industry and our robust partnership with SAP as a global strategic service partner makes us the ideal partner of PIH for this ambitious engagement.” 

Jasim Abdul Rahman, Group Chief Information Officer, PIH, said: “At PIH we have resolved to evolve, diversify and grow by adopting a digital-first approach. Toward this objective, we wanted a solution that not only encapsulates existing businesses under a single digital framework but also provides the flexibility to equip our foray into newer industries in future. LTI’s proven expertise in enabling disruptive digital transformation systems is globally acclaimed and together with SAP, our partnership has enabled PIH’s transformative journey.”

Alaa Jaber, Managing Director for SAP Qatar and Fast Growth Markets commented: “The current times emphasize the importance of agility, flexibility and scalability for Qatar’s businesses to continue marching towards growth. PIH’s digital transformation with LTI stands out as an ideal testimony to showcase a proactive approach in embracing technology to help large businesses scale up with pace.”

PIH is a Qatar based conglomerate with a 60,000+ employees operating out of several countries across six sectors – General Contracting (UCC Holding), Real Estate Development, Industry and Services, General Services, Agriculture & Food industries (Baladna) and Hospitality and Entertainment.

About LTI:

LTI (NSE: LTI) is a global technology consulting and digital solutions Company helping more than 460 clients succeed in a converging world. With operations in 33 countries, we go the extra mile for our clients and accelerate their digital transformation with LTI’s Mosaic platform enabling their mobile, social, analytics, IoT and cloud journeys. Founded in 1997 as a subsidiary of Larsen & Toubro Limited, our unique heritage gives us unrivalled real-world expertise to solve the most complex challenges of enterprises across all industries. Each day, our team of more than 40,000 LTItes enable our clients to improve the effectiveness of their business and technology operations and deliver value to their customers, employees and shareholders. Find more at http://www.Lntinfotech.com or follow us at @LTI_Global.

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Lava Sets A New Customer Service Benchmark For Smartphone Users

* Announces a dedicated service manager for each AGNI 5G smartphone user

* Free doorstep services for AGNI customers

* Zero-wait time at customer care centres

Indian smartphone brand, Lava International Limited announced a unique customer service initiative for AGNI 5G smartphone users- Lava AGNI Mitra. This industry-first service will ensure that the users of Lava’s newly launched- first Indian 5G smartphone- AGNI, will get a dedicated service manager for troubleshooting any issue, if required. AGNI users will also have access to doorstep services, wherein, Lava service representatives will collect the phone from registered customer addresses and deliver the product back to them after the requisite service -free of cost.

Alternatively, if the customer decides to visit one of Lava’s 800+ service centres, AGNI 5G phone customers will be given priority at service centres. For the convenience of AGNI customers, Lava will offer a zero-wait time for customer care calls and provide an instant response against any query regarding the device. Personalized feedback will also be offered after resolution.

Speaking about this unique service offering, Satya Sati, Head-Customer Service, Lava International Limited said, “Lava AGNI 5G stands tall in front of its competitors in terms of specs and performance. It has proved India’s ability to manufacture globally competitive smartphones. Not just that, our focus is to set a new benchmark in after sales services for AGNI users as well. Lava AGNI Mitra, along with our 800+ service centres will ensure the most transparent as well as the most seamless service experience for all our AGNI customers.”

Lava’s service network of 800+ service centres as well as its unique concept of Service on Wheels has received many accolades in the past. Lava’s Service on Wheels, launched in July 2020, enabled customers to get access to service centres near them without the need to travel for fixing their phones during Covid time. This initiative won a Gold Medal at the reputed Customer Sales and Service World Awards organized by SVUS (Silicon Valley United States Award).

Service on Wheels also received a Silver Award for making it easier for customers in difficult times under the ‘Most Valuable Response by a Customer Service Team’ at the world's premier business awards- Stevie®?

In June 2021, Lava's service team bagged the ISO 9001: 2015 certification for After Sales services and ISO 10002: 2018 certificate for Customer Satisfaction & Complaint Management

Lava AGNI 5G, launched on 9th November 2021, is powered by Mediatek’s latest chipset- Dimensity 810, a large 6.78 inch FHD+ IPS punch hole display with a 90 Hz refresh rate & comes with 8GB RAM + 128 GB ROM. AGNI’s Quad camera sits beautifully in a fiery blue matte finish fingerprint resistant body. The 64MP primary camera, along with a 5 MP wide angle camera, 2 MP Depth camera, and a 2 MP Macro camera gives you a superior photography experience. The phone also has a 16 MP front camera for all your selfies. AGNI houses a 5000 mAh battery and comes with a 30W fast charger. The AGNI 5G is priced at Rs. 19,999 and available at the Lava e-store, Amazon and Flipkart.

F5 Strengthens R&D Presence In Hyderabad With New Leadership And Floor Expansion, Recognized As A Top 75 Great Place To Work In 2021

F5, Inc.  (NASDAQ: FFIV), the global leader in multi-cloud application security and delivery, established its state-of-the-art Product development center at Hyderabad in 2018. Within a short span of three years, the Indian entity is now operating from both Hyderabad and Bangalore while contributing to the overall F5 roadmap and goals.

With the company’s growth, F5’s Product development center is expanding its operations in Hyderabad with a new floor in The Skyview building that will seat an additional 450 employees, bringing the total seating capacity to over 900. To support the growth of the company, the F5 Product development center will be led by Rohit Arya who comes in with over 30 years of experience in the industry.   

“We are delighted to have Rohit onboard the F5 team. He is an experienced engineering and business leader who thrives on building strong engineering teams with an inclusive, high performing and team-oriented culture. As an engineering industry veteran, he will play a crucial role in driving F5 India’s innovation and growth in the years to come.” - Sachidanandan Sambandan, SVP BIG-IP Engineering

“I am excited to be a part of F5 India. Contributions to F5 Innovation have been phenomenal in the last three years which is a reflection of our great engineering talent. The Indian market offers unmatched scale, and F5 India is well-positioned to further enhance its position as market leader. I am likewise enthusiastic about the expansion of our Hyderabad office, and we are looking forward to welcoming the new team members to our state-of-the-art workspace.”- Rohit Arya, India Site Leader & VP Engineering

The India team has grown to over 700 employees in just a little over three years and is an example of F5’s continuing success. Both Hyderabad and Bangalore sites anticipate additional growth potential in the coming years, providing lots of opportunities for the talented engineers focusing on innovation and technology in the region. F5’s human-first approach continues to be recognized throughout the industry, and the company has again been listed among the Top 75 Great Places to Work in 2021 by Great Place to Work Institute.

About F5

F5 (NASDAQ: FFIV) is a multi-cloud application security and delivery company that enables our customers—which include the world’s largest enterprises, financial institutions, service providers, and governments—to bring extraordinary digital experiences to life. For more information, go to f5.com. You can also follow @F5 on Twitter or visit us on LinkedIn and Facebook for more information about F5, its partners, and technologies.

F5 is a trademark, service mark, or tradename of F5, Inc., in the U.S. and other countries. All other product and company names herein may be trademarks of their respective owners.

F5 Innovation is the Center of Excellence for Product Development in India aims to help grow and scale F5’s software and cloud portfolio to better meet customers’ needs worldwide. 

The Mainstreet Marketplace Launches Its swanky New Outlet In New Delhi On November 13, 2021

* With expansion on the cards, Mainstreet expands its footprint in retail through this significant milestone 

Hype, self-expression, and exclusivity bring alive the ‘hypebeast’ culture. The Mainstreet Marketplace, India’s premier resale store helmed by entrepreneur Vedant Lamba, continues to push boundaries and showcase sneakers and streetwear in a profound, new light. With the launch of their sprawling new store in Dhanmill Compound, New Delhi, the brand has reimagined the future of luxury and streetwear, bringing together the best of both worlds, and was launched on 13th November'21.

A convergence of hype-d shopping and editorial storytelling, the Delhi showroom, which spans across 1600 square feet, is touted to be Asia’s largest resale store. Featuring futuristic inspirations, an industrial mood, and the vibe of an art gallery exhibit, every style is displayed with accentuating lights and impressive compositions. 

Shelves crafted from raw reinforcement rods and contemporary props like carpet, furniture and abstract shaped mirror influenced by the brand’s identity and language makes the space more unique. Creative Direction by Rahul Singh Yadav of Floating Canvas Company with Design and Execution by Studio Incept. Additionally, the most unique factor is the astonishing entrance that consists of the brand colours - red, black and white. The red contrast is to communicate the brand's mission, vision and the community it embodies. The store also features exciting arcade machines to enhance shopping experiences, inviting consumers to deep dive into the culture and its vibe. The brand doubles down on this newest offering with the launch of its clothing line that is equally exclusive and surprising.

The store also features exciting arcade machines to enhance shopping experiences, inviting consumers to deep dive into the culture and its vibe. The brand doubles down on this newest offering with the launch of its clothing line that is equally exclusive and surprising. 

“The lack of access to product owing to import restrictions, lack of a local platform regulating the industry, and no real, authentic information are some of the reasons we started Mainstreet,” explains Vedant. Every transaction follows a meticulous process, where sneakers and products are verified through a 23-step internal authentication procedure. “The vision was always to grow it into a flagship platform in India. Through immense success at our Mumbai outlet, the sneaker community in India has recognized the trust and authenticity that we bring to the business. And that has enabled us to make our expansion plans a reality.” 

Meticulously designed to create a modern and contemporary shopping experience, the minimal and sleek interiors reflect the culture, hype factor, and of course, the sneakers and their extraordinary design details. 

US-Based Software-Defined Storage Pioneer DataCore Acquires MayaData; Launches Its Office Facility In Bangalore

* The acquisition will help DataCore provide a one-stop shop resource for enterprise software-defined storage needs and strengthen its engineering team in India

* The new office facility in Bangalore will house the combined team of Datacore and MayaData in India

* Multimillion dollar investments planned for India expansion as Datacore looks to drive major innovation out of Bangalore

* 50 percent of global workforce to be based in India by March 2023, plans to hire over 150 people in India over the next 2 years

U.S. based software-defined storage company DataCore, today announced the acquisition of MayaData, the original developer of OpenEBS and developer of MayaStor, as it also unveiled its office facility in Bangalore. The company which already has its 2nd largest global R&D facility in the city, outside of the U.S. is looking at India to drive multiple functions including marketing, operations, and being a net exporter of innovation and talent for continued global success. The new office facility will house the combined team of Datacore and MayaData in India.

With a well-defined growth charter towards the development of the next generation suite of solutions, DataCore plans to drive multimillion dollar investments for its expansion in India. The company continues to expand its talent pool in the country and has a comprehensive hiring program to help drive end to end storage defined solutions out of India. DataCore plans to hire over 150 people in India over the next 2 years and have 50% of its global workforce in India by March 2023.

Speaking about DataCore’s commitment towards India, Mr. David Zabrowski, CEO of Datacore said, "Our investment in India, now completing two years, has proven better than expected. While we expand our R&D centre in India to a fully functional centre of excellence, we also see the Indian market as a key growth driver for us from a marketing, operations, and talent perspective. Moving forward, India will continue to be source of innovation, talent, and investment for DataCore, and it will continue to be essential for our success."

Also commenting on its acquisition of MayaData, Dave said “With this acquisition, DataCore is proud to remain the independent software-defined storage vendor with the broadest product offering spanning block, file, object, HCI, and now container-native storage – and the deepest IP portfolio, expertise, and technology. We are committed to investing in OpenEBS as an open-source technology, and expanding the community of users, developers, and contributors around it, while providing a streamlined path to leveraging container storage fast, easily, and affordably. You’ll be hearing from us soon with additional solutions for this space.”

DataCore is a pioneer in the software defined storage technology and has been innovating in the space for more than 21 years. The company offers highly flexible software defined storage solutions that eliminates hardware and vendor lock-in, giving the IT department maximum flexibility—while making storage smarter, more efficient, and highly available. It serves a wide range of industries globally including healthcare, education, government and cloud service providers.

About DataCore

DataCore Software delivers the industry’s most flexible, intelligent, and powerful software-defined storage solutions for block, file, and object storage, helping more than 10,000 customers worldwide modernize how they store, protect, and access data. The company’s comprehensive product suite, intellectual property portfolio, and its unrivalled experience in storage virtualization and advanced data services, position DataCore as the authority on software-defined storage. To request more information, visit:

https://www.datacore.com/company/contact-us/

Leading Indian Short Video App Hipi Introduces Its Latest Avatar Offering The World’s First AI Based In-Video Discovery Feature

* The short video entertainment platform transforms its videos into ‘Shops’ - a revolutionary feature that facilitates users to discover and shop the products from the video.

IIndia’s extraordinary short video platform and a destination for many talented creators, Hipi raises the curtain on its new revamped look.

Hipi has gone an extra mile this time by providing the world’s first in-video ‘Shop’ button that lets the users discover and shop products from short videos they love. In establishing a new benchmark, Hipi allows users to find style inspiration and save the looks they adore while consuming the video.

With groundbreaking features, Hipi allows users to make videos in few seconds through its revolutionary short video creator section and brings the power of professional editing to users at large via filters, effects, and music. Hipi bundles a power package for creators to unleash their creativity and showcase their sumptuous work to the world.

Addressing the curtain-raiser, GBS Bindra Chief Business Officer of Hipi said: “In-Video discovery is an enormous addition to the most loved app for short videos and entertainment in India. Hipi uses the power of machine learning and computer vision to bring product discovery to the video. Hipi fuels product discovery and leads the seismic shift in consumer behaviour as we know. Unlike other platforms where creators must manually add the products to photos and videos, Hipi is able to do this at scale using technology, saving precious time for creators. The time saved by the creators can be spent honing their craft rather than do manual grunt work of adding products.

Hipi is the unique short video App that has created a distinguished benefit for its creators and users in the sea of identical short videos Apps. Hipi enables creators to showcase their unique talents and gain stardom in its true sense, through various opportunities that Hipi brings being from the house of Zee Entertainment.

About HiPi

Hipi is a leading short-form video destination that inspires creativity and passion. Made in India, Hipi has already become India’s favourite short video platform for many talented creators. Hipi brings moments of joy, inspiration, and discovery. The platform empowers brands and merchants to harness the power of storytelling and product discovery in an industry-changing, retail marketing environment. 

Hipi can be downloaded on the Google Play store and the Apple App Store.

TVS Eurogrip Becomes Principal Sponsor Of Chennai Super Kings

* Signs partnership deal for three years starting season of IPL 2022 

 TVS Eurogrip, India’s leading two & three-wheeler tyre brand, has joined hands with four-time IPL champions Chennai Super Kings as the Principal Sponsor for the next three years (2022-2024). Chennai Super Kings and TVS Eurogrip will launch a series of initiatives to engage the large fan base of CSK across the country. The partnership will give TVS Eurogrip visibility on the front of Chennai Super Kings’ famed yellow jersey. CSK has the largest and most engaged fan base amongst all IPL teams.  

Speaking about the association, Mr. P. Madhavan, EVP – Sales & Marketing, TVS Srichakra Limited said, “TVS Eurogrip is delighted to associate with Chennai Super Kings. The jersey branding and sponsorship will increase awareness and recognition for our Eurogrip brand name and visual identity. We look forward to co-creating exciting experiences for trade and our customers with this association. We see great synergies between both the brands and are confident that this partnership will benefit both CSK and TVS Eurogrip.” 

On the development, Mr. KS Viswanathan, CEO, Chennai Super Kings Cricket Limited said: “We are delighted to have TVS Eurogrip as our Principal Sponsor and we welcome them to the Super Kings’ family. It’s going to be an exciting phase (the next three years) for us. We believe that this partnership will help us build on the long-lasting relationship with the fans and spread yellove far and wide.” 

About TVS Srichakra Ltd. 

TVS Srichakra Limited, makers of TVS Eurogrip brand of tyres is one of India’s leading manufacturers and exporters of Two, Three-Wheeler tyres and Off-Highway tyres. Incorporated in 1982, it is one of the flagship companies of the USD 8.5 Billion TVS Group which is India’s largest Auto Ancillary conglomerate.  With global research and development capabilities and cutting-edge technology, TVS Srichakra produces industry leading tyres for the automotive sector in India and worldwide. Headquartered in Madurai, TVS Srichakra has manufacturing facilities in Madurai (Tamil Nadu) and Rudrapur (Uttarakhand) with a production capacity of over 3 million tyres a month. The company has a design centre in Milan, Italy supporting the R&D centre in Madurai and the tyres are tested in Indian, European, and Japanese road conditions. TVS Srichakra’s products are available in over 85 countries across the world. In India, the company enjoys a significant market share amongst the original equipment manufacturers and replacement markets and has a comprehensive network of distributors and dealers giving it a robust presence.