Shinkan Partners With REVA University To Launch A Secure Platform For Online Examination

Shinkan is an AI-powered proctoring tool that makes online assessments more reliable than even manually invigilated exams, whether in the classroom or online. This eliminates the need for several manual supervisors and provides educational institutions and corporations an opportunity to conduct malpractice-free virtual tests.

Shinkan joins forces with REVA University, Bangalore to design and develop an online examination proctoring platform. Shinkan eliminates the inadequacies of human invigilated exams and sets the honest apart by making online exam proctoring credible enough, while also enabling every educational institution to reach its true academic potential. 

The platform focuses on highlighting only the true positives that saves the efforts of the administrators to scrutinize again all the false positives. To take this to another step, Shinkan sets the honest apart by certifying the students when they clear their AI proctored examination without any malpractice. Professional online course taken by a candidate which is Shinkan administered and certified can genuinely add value to their profession. It is the first ever platform that verifies and certifies the honesty in students during the examination.

The typical benefits & how ShinKan can strengthen online assessments which ensures credibility of the courses offered:

1. The platform can beat more than 200 malpractice instances, the highest from any competition

2. Most powerful AI engine with deep analytics that concurrently analyses 25+ behavioural patterns for a pinpointed malpractice report

3. This is the world’s first online examination platform which will Verify as well as certify the accuracy of online examination. It gives online Courses’ certificates credibility thereby adding strength to all online certifications.

4. The Platform saves effort & time of the exam controller by removing any false positive red flags & reporting only genuine malpractice scenarios with its precise malpractice report

Sunil Krishnamurthy, Founder of Shinkan said, “The need to ensure far superior online assessments compared with offline assessments led to our contribution in the realm of deep learning AI. The Shinkan algorithm combines supervised, un-supervised and reinforcement machine learning. With thousands of hours of assessment content ingested into the Shinkan engine, we have been able to eliminate false positive fatigue to a very great extent so as to facilitate decision making by the examiners. Training is key to ensure the level of accuracy brought about by the engine. We at Shinkan realized it is best to have the educationists and the students involved in the implementation of an engine which is built for the students, by the students.”

Prof Simha, Chief Mentor for AI from REVA University said, “Shinkan has developed its platform with state of the art technologies in AI and security patterns observed across multiple domains. In addition to the existing approach, Shinkan brings multi sensor fusion, multi layered features and deep domain knowledge to take the quality of assessment to the next level. The patent pending deep learning and fuzzy logic models have been shown to perform well in real world proctoring and assessment studies evidenced from the field testing.”

Shinkan not only promotes fair competition among the students, but it also reduces the cost of the institutions by eliminating the need for too many invigilators. Shinkan enables multiple teams and departments within organizations and universities to conduct online examinations in a safe manner, resulting in reliable and credible results. Shinkan believes strongly in honestly and aims to not only protect but also to drive the future of education.

 About Shinkan

We have envisioned a digital education world equal for all. However, until now, online proctoring services, have not been proven to be 100% credible. Academics all over the world are looking for solutions to one problem: How do we prevent mal-practices and conduct credible online proctored exams? This question began our journey, and thus Shinkan was born. Shinkan is a, AI-powered proctoring tool that makes online assessments more reliable than even manually invigilated exams, whether in the classroom or online. This eliminates the need for several invigilators and provides educational institutions and corporations with malpractice-free virtual tests.

https://www.shinkan.co.in/

Godrej & Boyce’s MEP Business Eyes 25% Y-O-Y Growth In Data Centers Projects

Godrej & Boyce, the flagship company of the Godrej Group, announced that its Business Godrej MEP (Mechanical, Electrical and Public health engineering) is targeting annual revenue growth of 25% in Data Centers projects by FY24. The business has secured several high-value projects in the cities of Mumbai & Delhi for various data centre clients. Against the backdrop of the Big Data Revolution by the incumbent government, India’s data center industry is estimated to double by 2023.

Fueled by the adoption of cloud technologies, IoT devices, increase in data consumption, and the impending 5G rollout, among others, the data center industry is already witnessing a major boom as the pandemic has hastened the process. This opportunity has bought about a turnaround in the Indian market and many big tech companies both Domestic and international, have invested in opening data centers in India. The Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology announced a policy that the government would provide ‘infrastructure status’ for the data center sector, thus bringing it on par with crucial industries such as Railways, Roadways, and Power. The government is also working on a scheme for a hyper-scale data center to incentivize investments. In congruence with the same, Godrej MEP has also witnessed an uptick in inquiries for critical services such as electrical, HVAC, firefighting & public health engineering, from a number of global and local data center players. They plan on investing 25 Cr in the next 2 years. So far, they have undertaken projects spanning close to 20 MW and further plans to cover another 35-40 MW by FY24.

Commenting on this, Pravin Rawool, AVP & Business Head – Godrej MEP, says, “The Data Center Industry is one of the most lucrative and fastest-growing industries in India. With an aim to help integrate energy and water-saving measures Godrej MEP not only provides greater efficiency and benefits in operations but also helps optimize the use of scarce community resources. With the support of the Central and State governments, we see enormous opportunities for growth in the industry. Additionally, data localization as guided by the Central government has given an internal boost to Data Centres growth in India and the Government's outlook and push to this segment and global investments will further drive demand for Data Centers. At Godrej MEP, we will continue to partner with Indian and Global players to provide the best mechanical, electrical and firefighting services that are essential to the functioning and safety of data centres.”

With the market doubling up and increasing penetration, the sector is predicted to grow 2X by FY24.

About Godrej & Boyce Mfg. Co. Ltd

Godrej & Boyce ('G&B'), a Godrej Group Company, was founded in 1897 and has contributed to India's journey of self-reliance through manufacturing. G&B patented the world's first springless lock and since then, has diversified into 14 businesses across various sectors from Security, Furniture, Aerospace to Infrastructure and Defence. Godrej is one of India’s most trusted brands serving over 1.1bn customers worldwide daily.

To learn more visit: www.godrej.com

HMD Strengthens Its Audio Accessories Range In India With The Launch Of Nokia Lite Earbuds And Nokia Wired Buds

* The new Nokia Lite Earbuds with 36 hours of playtime have a premium design that provides an immersive studio tuned sound quality

* Nokia Wired Buds have an ergonomic design for comfortable fit and provide studio tuned sound quality to hear every beat of every song you love

* These accessories will be available on Nokia.com, retail stores and e-commerce platforms in India

HMD Global, the home of Nokia phones, today announced the launch of Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 and Wired Buds WB 101 to strengthen its range of audio accessories in India. These new accessories come with the signature Nokia attributes of premium design and trusted durability which makes them suitable for work, play and entertainment. The Nokia Lite Earbuds and Nokia Wired Buds will be available across Nokia.com, leading offline retail stores and e-commerce platforms in India.

Mr. Sanmeet Singh Kochhar, Vice President, HMD Global said: “As we continue to diversify our portfolio and strengthen the Nokia product ecosystem across different categories, audio accessories will be a key focus area for us. India is already among the top 5 largest markets for TWS earbuds and we expect a lot of action in this segment in 2022.  We have received tremendous response to the audio accessories that we had launched in India last year and we are starting the New Year with two new products to further bolster our offerings in this segment. The key trends of remote working, e-learning and OTT content consumption will increase demand and adoption of personal audio devices and we are aiming to cater to this demand with our broad range of audio accessories.”

The Nokia Lite Earbuds BH-205 are the first affordable premium earbuds in its category that delivers Studio-tuned sound quality powered by 6 mm audio drivers. It provides 36 hours of playtime enabled by the two 40 mAh batteries in each bud (with 6 hours on one charge) and an additional 30 hours with the 400 mAh battery in the charging case. The Bluetooth 5.0 allows the earbuds to connect with a wide range of devices and a simple touch is all it takes to control your world. With just a few easy-to-use touch commands, you can make or answer calls, play music, or pause it. These earbuds also support Smart Voice Assistants – Siri and Google Assistant.

The new and stylish Nokia Wired Buds WB 101, provides superior audio quality with rich and clear sound, enabled by 10 mm efficient driver and passive noise isolation features. The in-line mic ensures clarity during voice calls and easy control with simple press function. The buds also support Smart Voice Assistants - Alexa, Siri and Google Assistant. It has an ergonomic design which comprises of angled acoustic tubes for a comfortable fit that come in 3 sizes to ensure custom fit. For convenient usage, the Nokia Wired Buds comes with a non-tangle soft flat cable, a 135° audio jack for durability and a cable clip for the stability and prevention of noise.

Pricing and availability

The Nokia Lite Earbuds will be available in the classic Charcoal colour. The recommended best buy price for Nokia Lite Earbuds is Rs. 2799/-, and consumers can purchase it from Nokia.com , leading offline retail stores and e-commerce platforms.

The Nokia Wired Buds will be available in four colour variants of Black, White, Blue and Red at a recommended best buy price of Rs. 299/-, across Nokia.com, retail stores and e-commerce platforms.

YES Bank Ties Up With Manipal Academy Of BFSI To Offer PG Diploma To Banking Aspirants

* Bank will offer student loans and ‘full fee reimbursement’ options to candidates

* Bank will hire successful candidates from the program in suitable roles

* Course commences in February, 2022

YES Bank has partnered with Manipal Academy of BFSI to launch ‘YES Professional Banker’ program, a one-year postgraduate diploma in banking for graduates who aspire to build a career in the banking and financial services industry (BFSI).

The Bank will provide education loans for the ‘YES Professional Banker’ Program to help students bear the program fees as per the Bank’s existing student loan eligibility criteria. Once the candidates complete the program, they will be awarded a Post Graduate Diploma in Banking from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE), and the ‘YES Professional Banker’ certification from

YES School of Banking.

Diploma holders will be offered placements in suitable roles at the Bank with competitive compensation packages. On completing a predefined tenure with the Bank, provided they meet requisite performance levels, the entire program fee will be reimbursed.  

Welcoming the development, Anurag Adlakha, Chief Human Resources Officer, YES BANK, said, “At a time when banking is undergoing revolutionary changes, the launch of the

‘YES Professional Banker’ Program with student funding arrangements will help nurture talented aspirants into highly skilled professionals in the sector. We are delighted to partner with Manipal Academy of BFSI to execute the program.”

Commenting on the launch, Dr. Thammaiah Chekkera, Director of Manipal Global Academy of BFSI, and Pro Vice Chancellor of MAHE, said, “The Manipal Academy of BFSI is happy to partner with YES BANK to help young graduates garner the Post Graduate Diploma in Banking from Manipal Academy of Higher Education (MAHE) and become new-age bankers through the ‘YES Professional Banker’ Program.”

The year-long ‘YES Professional Banker’ Program comprises three modules – a six-month on-campus residential learning experience, followed by a three-month internship and a three-month on-the-job training opportunity with YES BANK across the country. The selection process for the program includes an online assessment followed by interviews.

Program Eligibility

To apply to the Program, the candidate must,

·         Be a citizen of India

·         Hold a full-time graduation degree (with at least 55 percent marks)

·         Be up to 28 years of age on the date of application

For more details and application, visit https://www.yesbank.in/work-with-us/university-school-relationship-management/yes-professional-bankers-program. 

Fintelle, An AuthBridge Brand, Adds Voice-Based Authentication And Liveness Detection Services To Its Technology Stack

 * Biometric authentication technology by Fintelle aims to make customer identification, onboarding, and fraud detection in financial services faster, more accessible, and secure and future-proof

* The voice authentication technology works with a voice sample as small as two seconds and can function even without an internet connection, with a response time in milliseconds

* The liveness detection technology is based on deep neural networks and takes less than a second to verify a customer identity

Fintelle, the financial intelligence brand of AuthBridge, announced the addition of liveness detection and voice-based authentication services to its technology suite. With the new additions to its stack, Fintelle aims to sharpen its authentication services by adding more AI-based solutions that focus on user experience.

AuthBridge has delivered authentication services over the years. With BFSI-focused digital solutions covering the entire customer lifecycle and biometric authentication becoming more relevant across sectors, the company is continuously innovating and investing in cutting-edge authentication technology and alternate data services. According to a report by Global Market Insights, Inc., the biometrics market is projected to surpass USD 45 billion by 2027. Set against this background, the addition of ‘Biometric Authentication’ will strengthen AuthBridge’s position as a leading service provider across sectors.

Liveness detection by Fintelle validates that the person in front of the camera exists in real with the help of a simple selfie-match, becoming a valuable tool to prevent identity frauds, and spoofing attacks. The entire process takes less than a second and is supported by all smartphones and webcams. No dependency on active liveness ensures that this solution is accessible in areas with low bandwidth or connectivity, including most tier 2 cities, making it a perfect addition to the financial inclusion suite of BFSI players.

Fintelle’s voice authentication technology is universally compatible with all types of mobile devices, and its application is not dependent on text or an internet connection, making it accessible in rural areas, tier 2 and 3 cities, and for people with special needs.  The technology is language independent and has a response time of milliseconds.

Commenting on the development, Pratyush Chandramadhur, Chief Business Officer, Fintelle, said, “The financial institutions have been constantly evolving their business model due to a competitive environment and changes in the regulatory framework. Pandemic has brought further focus on digital transformation and accelerated the process of adopting technology. Biometric authentication is becoming very relevant in the Digital lending ecosystem as this can be used during contactless onboarding, underwriting and for business intelligence. This technology collects a set of unique biometric data of each person to identify, verify and authenticate the person.”

Expanding on the same, Pratyush said, “In the current environment, technology must be built on pillars of inclusion—geographical, economic or others—for it to be future-proof. Our biometric authentication, especially voice biometric verification, will help financial services create impact in the new-to-credit and first-time buyer segment as this doesn’t require sophisticated device-specific fingerprints and can work with low-end devices also. This technology can be used during onboarding and for business intelligence post-onboarding.”

Fintelle’s liveness detection technology, based on deep neural networks, is not only more secure than pin/password-based verification but is also an improvement on most face match solutions in the market today that fail to address advancements in digital imaging solutions used for identity thefts. This is interesting as about 61% of breaches in 2020 involved credentials. This includes passwords stolen through email account compromises and other forms of social engineering attacks.

Both liveness detection and voice biometric verification technology are available to clients across Banking, Insurance, NBFCs, and E-commerce as separate APIs as well as part of a multi-model biometric verification solution. A multi-model verification system overcomes the shortcoming of two-factor authentication that adds to the friction of users by making them go through extra steps during their onboarding journey. Fintelle’s voice-based verification technology is being introduced as the future of authentication as ease-of-use, accessibility and inclusion are at the foundation of its design.

About Fintelle:

AuthBridge, an Indian authentication technology company, launched its Financial Intelligence brand called Fintelle in October 2021. The brand covers KYC Solutions, Digital Customer Onboarding, and Fraud & Identity Management for financial services.

Fintelle brings Authentication Technology, Alternate Data services and Digital Solutions for the lending ecosystem, including new-age banks, NBFCs, Fintechs, Insurance and E-Commerce companies. Fintelle’s AI-powered digital onboarding solution has been recognised by NASSCOM as the Top Innovator in AI for Enabling a Contactless World.

LTI Partners With Securonix & Snowflake To Strengthen Cybersecurity Offerings

* Collaboration to augment LTI’s Active XDR Platform

Larsen & Toubro Infotech (BSE: 540005, NSE: LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has partnered with Securonix, a leader in next-gen Security Information and Event Management (SIEM) company, and Snowflake, a leader in secure cloud workload to strengthen its cybersecurity offerings.

The partnership will power LTI’s Active eXtended Detection & Response platform (Active XDR) for early detection of internal and external threats, contextualizing and combating threats with advanced intelligence-led hunting operations, and automating incident response time. LTI Active XDR uses a secluded data lake to secure billions of sensitive alerts and records.

Sanjay Jalona, CEO & Managing Director, LTI said, “Guarding against cyber threats has become a top priority for every enterprise. LTI Active XDR, backed by the latest technologies from Securonix and Snowflake will strengthen our ability to combat ever-growing threats, responding to increasing ransomware attacks and phishing campaigns on critical infrastructure, large enterprises, and federal sector.”

Sachin Nayyar, CEO, Securonix, said, ‘Bring your own Snowflake’ is an ideal managed service program, significantly reducing the costs and complexity of scaling advanced threat detection and response services across multiple customer environments. We look forward to bringing additional solutions to market with LTI that more effectively secure today’s cloud and complex enterprise environment.”

Christian Kleinerman, SVP of Product at Snowflake, said, “Chief Information Security Officers (CISO) are looking for alignment with the CIO to gain richer insights, improve scalability and drive savings. LTI is a strategic partner for Snowflake that has been recognized for its innovation and ability to help customers migrate from legacy solutions. We look forward to extending our partnership into cybersecurity together with industry-leader Securonix and its cloud-native ‘Bring your own Snowflake’ SIEM solution.”

LTI’s approach to cybersecurity is based on ensuring business continuity, brand equity and external compliance management. Equipped with the state-of-the art Cyber Defence Resiliency Centres (CDRCs), a centre-of-excellence (CoE) for cyber security, LTI is responding to the need of the hour and scaling its advanced cyber security managed services to its enterprise customers across the globe.

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 to assist our clients and accelerate their digital transformation 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. Learn more at http://www.Lntinfotech.com or follow us at @LTI_Global.

Muvi Expands OTT Ecosystem Offering, Launches Native Apps For Windows 10 & Windows 11 OS

* Muvi adds new features to its Enterprise-ready, Fastest to Deploy Streaming Platform Solution 

Muvi (www.muvi.com), a leading Enterprise SaaS company, has announced the launch of a Windows Desktop App Extension for its Content Owners and creator-focused End-to-End Streaming Platform - Muvi One. With the launch of this Native Windows Desktop App, Muvi One’s customers can now quickly extend the reach of their Video/Audio Streaming Services running on top of Muvi One’s solution to the Windows Ecosystem as well. 

Muvi One is a no-code Streaming Platform that boasts of fastest deployment timeline for content owners and creators looking to launch their OTT services across multi-devices. As a ‘ready-to-launch’ platform, Muvi One facilitates a hassle-free launch ecosystem for its content creator customers. Now launching audio/video streaming service across 17+ ecosystems like Apple (iOS, WatchOS, Apple TV) Android (Mobile and TV), Roku, Samsung TV (Android and Tizen), LG TV (Android, and WebOS), Xbox, PlayStation and many more is literally possible at the click of a button! 

Customers presently on Muvi One can right away start publishing their apps on the Windows Store while sharing it as a downloadable executable file directly from the website.

The USP of Muvi One lies with a completely native app, built from the scratch for the video streaming platforms allowing users to run a wide variety of content and programs on a platform, from on-demand content to Livestreaming, without any coding knowledge or IT know-how/ development teams. Muvi One now makes it easier for individuals and corporate to go Live without any hurdles. 

With this launch, Muvi is set to open the following features on their streaming platform development for their enterprise customers:

Native App

The Muvi software built from scratch offers complete customization options and can be personalized to reflect unique business goals. 

Faster Deployment

Being a ‘ready-to-launch’ platform, customers can float their application in the market in less than 24 hours! All they need is to choose a theme for the application while Muvi takes care of the rest.

Use Your Own Logo

Being a customizable platform, customers can be assured that the developed application will not carry any branding of Muvi.  

Enriched with Features

Muvi’s feature-rich Windows Desktop application comes with all the essential features required to deliver a rich streaming experience to audiences. 

Includes Maintenance and Upgrades

Known for their robust and timely handling of issues, Muvi’s support team extends their aid with timely updates and upgrades. With Muvi, one is assured to be at par with market standards - always!

Analytics and Reports

With high-end detailed analytics, customers can get a comprehensive analysis and performance report of their Windows application on a regular basis.  

Manage Content from CMS

With Muvi’s powerful CMS, customers can manage the app and its content from a single admin panel. 

High-Performance Apps

Designed to deliver buffer-free streaming experiences, Muvi’s Windows apps are optimized for faster page loading, content delivery,  responsiveness, smoother content/page transitions, and reduced latency. 

Speaking about the new feature launch, Nikhil Gupta, Director of Product Management, Muvi said “Support for Windows Desktop Application across Muvi’s services further extends the broad ecosystem of products and solutions that will accelerate the adoption of video-on-demand delivery to users on a global scale.”. 

“With the new Windows compatibility addition, we now strengthen the focus on our customers, by simplifying their operations and offering other solutions that further drive their business goals. Our goal is to make it faster and easier for our customers to confidently deliver the best video experiences to their audiences globally. We at Muvi remain focused on developing accessible, leading-edge SaaS-based products for our clients to help them get that edge over their competitors in this digital-first world.”, he added.

Muvi Products are also available as a free trial for 14 days with access to the entire multi-feature functionality for professional use. To register, please visit our website.