RattanIndia Enterprises Appoints Mr. Chandramouli Venkataraman As CEO Of CocobluRetail - Its Online Retail

RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd. is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr. Chandramouli Venkataraman as Chief Executive Officer ofCocoblu Retail Ltd. Cocoblu is 100% wholly owned subsidiary of RattanIndia Enterprises Ltd. and engaged in business of online retail on E-commerce platforms in India.

Mr. Chandramouli Venkataraman is a proven leader in e-retail in India. Prior to joining Cocoblu Retail, Mr. Venkataraman helmed the position of Category Leader, Cloudtail India. An alumnus ofprestigious IIT Madras and IIM Lucknow, Mr. Venkataraman has over two decades of experience in retail sector with expertise in leading and scaling up businesses across diverse categories such as consumer electronics, fashion, lifestyle and paints at the pan-India and pan-Asia levels.

Mr. Chandramouli Venkataraman

Mr. Venkataraman has an impeccable record in retail industry having held various leadership positions including as COO of Sara Futura Retail where he established their lifestyle retail business unit with a bouquet of lifestyle brands such as Ruosh&Florsheim. He was previously the Brand Director of Arrow at Arvind Lifestyle Brands Limited where he led the business for Arrow for the India, South Asia, Middle East and Africa. Mr. Venkataraman has worked in various capacities in leadership positions in Nokia in India and Singapore. Mr. Venkataraman also had a successful stint in key role in Asian Paints.

Anjali Rattan, Business Chairperson of RattanIndia Enterprises said “We are glad to have an exceptional retail leader, Mr. Venkataraman join us as CEO of Cocoblu Retail. He is a proven leader in online retail in India. Online retailing is transforming the way India purchases and consumes. I am sure under his leadership, Cocoblu will emerge as one the largest online sellers in the country.”  

Commenting on his appointment, Mr. Chandramouli Venkataraman said, "I am happy and excited to lead the online retail business for RattanIndia Enterprises. Online retail is a high growth area of the economy and will positively impact lives of a not just billion plus Indian consumers but also transform theIndian MSME sector and help them scale up their brands and reach their true potential through digital channels. I am sure Cocoblu will be at the forefront of this transformation.”

Bharat Asmita National Award 2022 Conferred On Eminent Dignitaries By MIT World Peace University

* 18th Edition Of Bharat Asmita National Awards Recognizes Luminaries In Diverse Field

18th Bharat Asmita National awards by MIT World Peace University, Pune and MIT School of Government, Pune was awarded to Mani Ratnam-Acclaimed Filmmaker, Shankar Mahadevan- Acclaimed Music Composer, Dr Krishna Ella - Founder, Bharat BioTech; Gaurav Gogoi - Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha; Prof. Kavil Ramchandran - Professor of Entrepreneurship;  and Shereen Bhan - Noted journalist. 

The award ceremony was held on February 3, 2022, in virtual mode. The Bharat Asmita National Awards are meant to recognize the selfless and committed feats of leaders from the field of Management Education, Journalism & Mass Media, Film & Direction, Lyrics, Singing & Music, Science & Technology, Politics and Lifetime Achievement.

Shri Rahul V. Karad, Founder of Bharat Asmita National Awards, who is also the Managing Trustee & Executive President of MAEER’s MIT and Executive President of MIT World Peace University & Chief Initiator of MIT School of Government, said, “Our institution remains committed not only for the academic excellence but also to the character building and to channelize the energy of young minds for nation building exercises. By instituting and conferring these awards we are trying to inspire and instil the sense of Bharat Asmita (National Pride) in the youth so that they follow the footprints of luminaries like these who are awarded with such honours.”

Prof Dr Vishwanath D Karad, Founder & Chief Patron, MAEER’S MIT, said, “Bharat Asmita Award gives us an encouragement that discipline and character building is our mission and we should strive to make Mother India the Vishwa Guru by making the world understand about the making of this universe.”

Dr Krishna Ella, Founder of Bharat Biotech and recipient of the Best Use of Science & Technology Through Innovation Award, said, “Teachers of today should focus on creating role models for the kids and should not be partial or complicate education for children. Every kid that we are educating will be in a powerful position tomorrow, so we must be careful of what we teach them. Each one of us can solve every problem that exists in the society so we must focus on how each one of us can be an entrepreneur and innovator but we must have the passion to be the change.”

Shri Shankar Mahadevan, Acclaimed Music Composer and recipient for the Best Use of Lyrics Music/ Singing, said, “Focused on quality and bringing about good music to the world. Music is the highest form of communication. Being blessed with music is an achievement of the highest order. The sheer aesthetic history of Indian Classical music makes it great and we need to promote it in a better manner. We need to create a world-class academy that imparts learning in Indian Classical Music.”

Shri Mani Ratnam, Acclaimed Filmmaker and recipient for the Best Use of Film/Direction Award, said, “Learning whatever education gives you and using it in whatever profession you choose to be in, is as effective and as important as anything. Just because it is cinema doesn’t mean it doesn’t need education. Education is absolutely essential to any form of art. This award is a signal for me to do more good work in cinema. It is an acknowledgement for the entire team that has worked in a film.”

Shri Gaurav Gogoi, Hon’ble Member of Parliament, Lok Sabha (INC, Kaliabor, Assam), Deputy Leader of INC in Lok Sabha and the recipient for the Best Young Exponent of Parliamentary Practises, said, “We are at a transition stage for a greener, technology integrated society and as we transition, it’s very important to set ourselves on the right trajectory. The world will continue to change but the basic values should not change and the society should collectively try to be more patient”

Prof. Kavil Ramachandran, Professor of Entrepreneurship, Indian School of Business and recipient for the Best Teacher in Management Award, said, “Gandhi’s principles on trusteeship and Swami Vivekanand’s value of selfless karma is the guiding force of my life’s work. Institutions like MIT WPU are bringing in waves of a new change in society through their thought leadership and will create the leaders of tomorrow who will inspire generations to come.”

Smt Sheeren Bhan, Noted Journalist and recipient for the Best Use of Mass Median Award, said, “When passion and purpose combine, magic is created. Our role in the media is to inform, educate and inspire and hold people in positions accountable. We must be mindful of not disseminating unverified news and be conscious of not creating a sense of panic while not sugar coating the truth”

Padma Bhushan, Dr Vijay P. Bhatkar, Educationist & Chancellor of Nalanda University and Father of PARAM (Super Computer of India), said “Bharat Asmita Award is a great knowledge conference and identifies people who must be celebrated because of their inspirational contribution. Asmita identifies it as the signature of India, the first knowledgeable civilisation of the world. Today is a great day to celebrate and establish a new culture of education and synthesis of science & spirituality.”

Bharat Asmita National Awards was conceived in 2005 by MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutions, Pune by Rahul Karad in order to inspire many a generation of management gurus, people involved in mass awakening and people in the forefront of Indian Parliamentary Practises for their meaningful contribution in the process of Nation Building.

About MIT WPU

MIT Group of Institutions was established in the year 1983 by Dr. Vishwanath. D. Karad, Founder President, MIT Group of Institutions. Since then, the MIT Group of Institutions has grown exponentially and has made a strong impact in the field of education throughout India. Today, the MIT Group provides education in the fields of Engineering, Medicine, Pharmacy, Marine Engineering, Insurance, Distance Education, Telecom Management, Lighting, Design, Food & Technology, Retail Management, Masters in Business Administration, School of Governance, School of Education and Hospitality Management.

MIT-WPU’s multidisciplinary approach towards providing a premium quality educational experience to students is what makes it one of the best private universities in the country. They implement well-researched WPU methods, which bring about a perfect balance of an academic framework reinforced through experiential learning.

To know more, visit -  MIT World Peace University

About Bharat Asmita National Awards (https://www.bharatasmita.com/)

Bharat Asmita National Awards was incepted in 2005 by MAEER’s MIT Group of Institutions, Pune, in order to inspire many a generation of management gurus, people involved in mass awakening and people in the forefront of Indian Parliamentary Practises for their meaningful contribution in the process of Nation Building. Bharat Asmita National Awards is regarded as one of the highly prestigious awards of the country and has augmented manifold in terms of reputation and stature since its inception in 2005. The board of trustees of MAEER and the Awards Selection Committee have collectively and consciously strive to maintain high standards in their humble endeavour to recognize the exemplary work people have done to add meaningful contribution towards nation-building. As a standard practice, the committee invites more than 15,000 nominations from all sections of the society, which include members of the Union & State cabinets, Members of Parliament, Legislative assemblies & Councils of different states, Bureaucrats, Judiciary & Media Teachers of management Institutions, Film & entertainment fraternity, Writers, NGOs amongst others.

Singapore Tourism Board Launches Safe Itinerary Guide And “Experience Singapore!” Compendium For Travel Planners

* The guide showcases new experiences in Singapore, and help inbound visitors navigate health and safety requirements in Singapore

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and five tourism industry associations in Singapore have announced the launch of the Safe Itinerary Guide and “Experience Singapore!” Compendium, which provides safe travel guidelines and itineraries for the tourism sector as Singapore prepares to welcome more international travellers.

These two resources aim to help the industry design and deliver innovative experiences that are in line with new traveller demands, and are the result of private-public partnerships between STB and the National Association of Travel Agents Singapore (NATAS), Association of Singapore Attractions (ASA), Singapore Association of Conventions & Exhibition Organisers and Suppliers (SACEOS), Singapore Hotel Association (SHA) and Society of Tourist Guides Singapore (STGS).

The Safe Itinerary Guide provides strategies to help tourism businesses better understand their consumers, so that they can personalise travel itineraries based on traveller profiles. It also outlines how businesses can design safe and engaging visitor journeys, while highlighting key capabilities such as data analytics and design thinking, which are needed to respond to future challenges. For example, tourism businesses are encouraged to explore cross-sector partnerships with healthcare providers to give travellers added assurance during their travels, or gamify their offerings to keep travellers engaged.

The “Experience Singapore!” Compendium consists of tourism and lifestyle offerings for leisure and business travellers across various price points and interests. For example, visitors looking to satisfy their wanderlust can take part in an aviation experiential workshop or explore landscapes around the world with a virtual reality flight simulator. Art enthusiasts can interact with art pieces by renowned artists through augmented reality while those seeking a more exclusive experience can take part in back-of-house tours. Some of these experiences have already been incorporated by the providers into itineraries for visitors coming to Singapore via the Vaccinated Travel Lanes (VTLs).

Speaking about this latest development, Mr. GB Srithar, Regional Director, IMESA (India, Middle East & South Asia), Singapore Tourism Board said, “As Singapore moves towards living with COVID-19 and cautiously reopens its borders to more visitors, it is imperative for the tourism industry to adopt practices and measures that establishes Singapore as a safe travel destination. Moreover, with various health and safety requirements and changes in consumer behavior, the STB together with our tourism partners have a role to play in helping visitors navigate travel and safety requirements. The two resources enable stakeholders to design travel itineraries that add value and reduce friction for their customers. The “Experience Singapore!” Compendium will be particularly useful for our travel trade partner-friends in India to better understand the travel offerings available and present these to their clients as they plan their travel to our city.”

The Safe Itinerary Guide and “Experience Singapore!” Compendium can be downloaded from the Travel Related Users’ System (TRUST) website (https://trust.stb.gov.sg).

About Singapore Tourism Board

The Singapore Tourism Board (STB) is the lead development agency for tourism, one of Singapore’s key economic sectors. Together with industry partners and the community, we shape a dynamic Singapore tourism landscape. We bring the Passion Made Possible brand to life by differentiating Singapore as a vibrant destination that inspires people to share and deepen their passions. For more information, visit www.stb.gov.sg or www.visitsingapore.com or follow us on Twitter @STB_sg (https://twitter.com/stb_sg).

LTI’s Brand Value Crosses $1 Billion; Ranks Among Top 25 Most Valuable IT Services Brands Globally

 
Larsen & Toubro Infotech (BSE code: 540005, NSE: LTI), a global technology consulting and digital solutions company has consolidated its position as one of the fastest-growing IT Services brands of the year, as per the latest report by leading brand valuation and strategy consultancy firm, Brand Finance. LTI has been ranked 22 among the top 25 most valuable IT services brands in the Brand Finance IT Services 25 2022 ranking.

LTI’s brand value reached $1.1 Billion, and its brand strength has increased to 67/100.The report highlights exceptional growth of 83% in LTI’s brand value since 2020. The research from Brand Finance noted that LTI has consistently delivered growth year-on-year and shows no signs of slowing down. LTI’s brand value is rising quickly within a highly competitive space and the company is fast becoming one of the most exciting brands in the sector.

Sanjay Jalona, CEO and Managing Director, LTI, said, “We are proud and inspired by this recognition from Brand Finance. It is our relentless focus on customer satisfaction that facilitated this exponential growth in LTI’s brand value while earning respect and distinction as a world leading IT services brand. We will continue to strengthen brand LTI through our technology expertise, our unique culture beginner’s mind, and by being a good neighbor in the communities that we operate in.”

David Haigh, Chairman and CEO of Brand Finance, said, "LTI's brand has grown by a phenomenal 83% over the past two years, which is especially impressive given the turbulence in the market due to Covid-19. It is clear that top talent and management is steering the brand to becoming a Tier 1 competitor in the IT Services space. "Let's Solve" is a fresh perspective on the idea of partnership in an ever more intricate and tech-dependent economy. We are excited to see what lies next for the LTI brand."

LTI brand was launched in May 2017, on the heels of LTI going public and since then has made a unique place for itself. Delivering industry-leading growth, speeding, and scaling up innovations, impressive execution of its digital capabilities, and a commitment to stakeholder value creation have made LTI the preferred digital transformation partner for its clients.

Brand Finance is the world’s leading brand valuation consultancy, and its annual rankings are considered to be one of the most sought after by corporates. The rankings involve a rigorous process mainly comprising brand loyalty rate and brand strength index. For valuating brand loyalty rate, they conduct a search for comparable license agreements within the industry to determine a suitable royalty rate range, followed by a comparison with margin analysis of firms operating in the industry under consideration. The brand strength index includes evaluating and benchmarking the brand against competitors in its sector. The three key pillars for this evaluation are brand investment, brand equity, and brand performance.

About LTI:

LTI (NSE: LTI) is a global technology consulting and digital solutions Company helping more than 475 clients succeed in a converging world. With operations in 33 countries, we go the extra mile for 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. Find more at http://www.Lntinfotech.com or follow us at @LTI_Global.

AXISCADES, AAA Awarded As Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering And Services Strategic Suppliers By Airbus

AXISCADES Technologies Ltd. & AAA (Assistance Aeronautique & Aerospatiale), leading solutions-oriented technology companies serving global OEMs on overall product improvements has secured a multi-year contract renewal from Airbus and has been recognized as a preferred supplier to Airbus EMES3 (“Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Services Strategic Suppliers”).

AXISCADES with strong capabilities in the engineering and customer services area, and AAA with an excellent track record and competencies in the manufacturing engineering and manufacturing area, jointly intend to leverage and deliver their services to the entire product life cycle with digitization as the key enabler. The collective services provided by AXISCADES & AAA as distinguished EMES3 suppliers will cover all Airbus divisions, subsidiaries, and affiliates across the globe and deliver technical solutions in all Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, and Customer Services functions.

Together AXISCADES and AAA aim to leverage their mutually supplementing expertise to address Airbus’ global strategic needs in a comprehensive and holistic manner. The partnership represents the combined strength of AXISCADES, and AAA committed to provide technical expertise, operational excellence, global footprint and enhanced value creation abilities aligned to Airbus’ requirements and plans.

Commenting on the announcement, Mr. Sudhakar Gande, Board Member AXISCADES said: “AXISCADES is very proud and delighted to be selected as preferred EMES3 supplier to Airbus, a leading aircraft manufacturer. This recognition will further deepen and strengthen our long-term relationship. Having worked in the Aerospace domain for over a few decades, our engineers have a unique understanding and appreciation of the challenges and opportunities in the industry. Our team’s excellent understanding of tools & processes will support our client Airbus to reduce risk, to improve operational efficiency and to deliver highest quality in a cost-effective way. This is truly a prestigious win for us, and we are all set to deliver enhanced value to Airbus along with our partner AAA.”

Mr. Cedric NOUVELOT, General Manager AAA said: “For more than 30 years AAA has been a partner to AIRBUS and deeply involved in all Manufacturing Engineering Activities. AAA is very proud to have been awarded with his partner AXISCADES to the new referencing EMES3 which will further deepen and strengthen the long-term customer relationship. Our combined technical skills with an excellent understanding of Airbus processes will enable us to engage delivery in accordance with Airbus expectations. This is a prestigious win for AAA and AXISCADES and we are excited to deliver value in improving operational efficiency”

About AXISCADES Technologies Limited

AXISCADES (listed on the BSE and NSE) is a leading, engineering solution providers company enabling innovative, sustainable and safer products worldwide. Headquartered in Bangalore with subsidiaries in USA, UK, Canada, Germany, India and China; and offices in Germany, France, Denmark, USA and Canada.

AXISCADES has a diverse team of over 2000 engineers working across 16 futuristic Global Engineering Centres across North America, Europe, UK and Asia-Pacific, striving to reduce the program risk and time to market. The company offers Product Engineering Solutions across Mechanical Engineering, Embedded Software and Hardware, Digitisation and Automation, System Integration, Tech Solutions, Manufacturing Engineering, Technical Publications and Aftermarket Solutions.

The engineering solution portfolio covers the complete product development lifecycle from concept evaluation to manufacturing support and certification for Fortune 500 Companies & their supply chain in the Aerospace, Defense, Heavy Engineering, Automotive, Medical Devices & Industrial Product industries. The company is known for its robust system of certifications and best practices that address customer requirements and domain expertise.

More information: www.axiscades.com | LinkedIn: @ AXISCADES

Ab   About AAA- ASSISTANCE AERONAUTIQUE & AEROSPATIAL

AAA, privately held company with its headquarters in Paris, France, is a key player in the aerospace industry for on-site operations, working on all civil, military and business aircraft, and during their whole product lifecycle.

AAA performs as a major on-site service provider the following activities: industrial production and assembly, manufacturing engineering, industrialization, Final Assembly Line (FAL) services, FAL integration, flight line services, Out Standing Works (OSW) & Out Located Works (OLW), quality conformance management, quality inspection, airlines services and Maintenance, Repair & Overhaul (MRO), at customer facilities worldwide or within our factories.

OPPO Launches Reno7 Series Redefines Smartphone Videography With Breakthroughs In Sensors, Camera Algorithm & Design

* Unveils world’s first exclusive Sony IMX 709, and Sony’s flagship IMX 766 camera sensors.

* Reno7 Series sports proprietary aircraft-grade LDI technology that allows for a starry finish yet matte feel; is fingerprint and scratch resistant

* Crisp photography and smooth multi-tasking with Reno7 Pro’s customized MTK Dimensity 1200 MAX

* ColorOS 12 sports futuristic UI design, vivid Omojis, and new security features

OPPO, the leading global smart device brand, announces the launch of OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G and the OPPO Reno7 5G. Priced at INR 39,999,  the “Portrait Expert” Reno7 Pro 5G will be available across online and mainline retailers, while the all-rounder Reno7 5G will be available on Flipkart at INR 28,999.

Unleashing Unlimited Potential in Portrait Photo & Video

Like its predecessors, the Reno7 series sets a new benchmark in smartphone portrait photography and videography. The OPPO Reno7 Pro’s 32MP selfie camera is backed by the IMX709, an RGBW (Red, Green, Blue, and White) sensor that was jointly developed by Sony and OPPO. It is 60% more sensitive to light and reduces noise by 30% when compared to the traditional RGGB (Red, Green, Green and Blue) sensor found on the Reno6 Pro. Its rear camera setup includes the flagship-grade 50MP Sony IMX766 sensor. Additionally, the Reno7 series leverages proprietary AI algorithms and imaging features such as:

* IMX766 SensorAI Highlight Video that detects ambient light in a scene and optimizes camera settings accordingly. With its 3D LUT (3D Lookup Table) color-tuning algorithm, it provides accurate colour tuning to enhance skin tones and make subjects stand out in portrait videos

* Bokeh Flare Portrait Video  that captures portrait videos with Bokeh light spots in the background just like a DSLR camera. On the Reno7 series, Bokeh Flare Portrait Video has been updated to further enhance skin tone especially in dark environments

* Portrait Mode intelligently applies a depth-of-field effect to the image background, including Bokeh light spots to make portrait subjects stand out. Users can choose from 25 adjustment levels to create realistic portrait photos.

Talking about the Reno7 Series Damyant Singh Khanoria, Chief Marketing Officer, OPPO India, said, “Technological innovations lie at the very core of OPPO’s product development. We aspire to set new benchmarks with our innovations in portrait videography and photography and are thrilled to announce the launch of our Reno7 series. Whether you are a new-age creator who wants a superphone that takes the guesswork out of shooting great photos and videos, or just someone who wants a sleek and stylish smartphone, the Reno7 Series is for you.” 

Stunning design with industry-first aircraft-grade LDI technology & OPPO Reno Glow

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The OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G comes with a durable aluminium frame, but the rear of  both devices in the series sport the refined OPPO Glow design that has been enhanced with proprietary aircraft-grade Laser Direct Imaging (LDI) technology.

LDI, which is used to design PCBs in the aviation industry, has been repurposed to create 1.2 million micro etchings—just 20 microns in width—across the surface of the handset’s back cover. It creates a visual and textural illusion of shooting stars that shine and fade into the black galaxy as you hold up the phone in the light. These micron-scale etchings give the devices a matte in-hand feel and brushed finish on top of the OPPO Glow layer. 

The Reno7 Pro also uses 3D "breathing" lights around the camera module where a 1mm diameter fibre is bent to frame the camera area. Whenever the phone receives a call, message, or during charging, the fibre emits soft, pulsating lights.

OPPO has also re-envisioned the rear camera module. In its new Twin Moon Camera design, the upper half is decorated with metal and the lower half is coated with ceramic to provide a contrasting but premium appearance. The Reno7 series handsets come with 2.5D glass applied to both the front and back of the phones to give minimal look. Additionally, The Reno7 Pro is the slimmest Reno ever measuring just 7.45mm, with a total weight of 180g. On the other hand, Reno7 is 7.81mm thin and weighs 173g.

MediaTek chipsets for power-packed Experience

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Description automatically generatedThe OPPO Reno7 Pro 5G takes smartphone performance a notch higher with its exclusively customized 5G chipset - MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MAX. This SoC packs an ARM Cortex-A78 core with up to 22% faster CPU performance while also being 25% more power-efficient than the previous generation. Thanks to MediaTek’s Open Resource Architecture, OPPO has incorporated AI Deblur technology into the chipset. This proprietary deblurring algorithm sharpens faces in portraits affected by hand-held shaking. Additionally, the AI-PQ (picture quality) feature baked into the SoC enhances colour and contrast in HDR videos. It uses artificial intelligence to distinguish the subject matter on the screen—whether people, food, grass, sky, buildings, etc—and then uses different colours, sharpness, and other display effects for optimum output. 

The Reno7 5G is powered by MediaTek Dimensity 900 5G SoC, but like the MediaTek Dimensity 1200 MAX, it is built using the 6nm process for greater power-efficiency. The Reno7 series comes with OPPO’s proprietary RAM Expansion technology that allows you to run multiple memory-heavy apps with zero lag, and you also get enhanced connectivity.

The series comes with other features like 65W SuperVOOC flash charge that allows you to juice the phone’s 4500mAh battery to 100% within half an hour; also, just a 5-minute charge is enough to give users 4 hours of movie playback. For an immersive gaming experience, a top-of-the-line X-Axis Linear Motor has been added. In both devices, the AI Frame Rate Stabilizer evaluates the frame rate in real-time and provides stabilization accordingly to ensure smooth gameplay.

With Reno7 Pro 5G, customers will get 256GB storage and 12GB RAM. OPPO’s RAM Expansion technology which allows users to borrow an additional 3GB/5GB/7GB from storage capacity to work as RAM in extremely demanding conditions. That said, the Reno7 Pro’s 12GB RAM is more than adequate to handle modern-day smartphone tasks such as heavy-duty photo-editing or 3D gaming. 

Operating with Ease on the User-friendly ColorOS 12

The Reno7 series comes with OPPO’s new ColorOS 12 (based on Android 12). Page layouts and interactions in ColorOS 12 have been revamped to offer a clean and uncluttered UI. It also includes anti-peeping notifications for privacy where notification content is hidden if the phone detects someone else looking at your screen when messages pop up. In a first, ColorOS 12 offers Omoji that is boosted by OPPO's leading Face Capture algorithm. This feature allows users to express themselves through their personalized emoji avatar.

IoT Portfolio

IOTOPPO’s IoT portfolio, dubbed ‘Smart Life’, boasts cutting-edge technology that is created to meet the users articulated needs. As part of this vision, OPPO launched its Enco M32 neckbands in black earlier this year and is now all set to unveil a new green colour variant. The Bluetooth neckband earphones boast 20 hours of non-stop music playback with just 10 minutes of quick charge, an AI call-noise-reduction algorithm, an IP55 rating for water and dust resistance, and 10mm drivers. 

OPPO also announces the launch of its new smartwatch, the OPPO Watch Free, with a sleep monitoring feature “OSleep” that not only rates your quality of rest but also helps you understand your risk of sleep apnea.

Price, Availability, Offers of OPPO Reno7 Series & IoT

The Reno7 Pro 5G will be available on both online and mainline retailers, priced at INR 39,999 while the Reno7 5G will be available on Flipkart at INR 28,999. Customers can choose between two color variants Startrails Blue and Starlight Black for both devices. While purchasing the device, customers can avail interesting offers with all the top banks as well as benefits of OPPO Premium services. More details are to be revealed soon. Along with Reno7 devices, customers can also get their hands on the new green variant of the Enco M32. The device is priced at INR 1,799 starting 9th February 2022 across leading e-commerce platforms and OPPO store. The same can be purchased at a discount of INR 300 between 9th February and 11th February 2022 as part of introductory offers.

Accenture Names Manish Sharma As Chief Operating Officer; Yusuf Tayob To Become Group Chief Executive — Operations

* Current COO Jo Deblaere to retire after remarkable 38-year career at Accenture

Accenture (NYSE: ACN) today announced changes to its executive leadership team, naming a new chief operating officer and a new group chief executive of its Operations service. Each of these leaders exemplify Accenture’s Leadership Essentials.

Manish Sharma has been named chief operating officer, effective March 1, 2022, with responsibility for leading the company’s business operations and executing business strategy, protecting the company’s people and infrastructure and ensuring operational excellence, which includes the ongoing digital transformation of Accenture. Sharma most recently served as group chief executive — Operations, overseeing a comprehensive intelligent operations portfolio. Sharma also led the development of Accenture’s SynOps platform, which orchestrates the optimal combination of human + machine talent, driven by AI, data and insights, to create an evolved, intelligent operating model to deliver targeted business outcomes. A strong advocate for inclusion and diversity, Sharma has played a key role in fostering gender equality in Operations. Sharma founded the Accenture Rural program, through which Accenture partners with small business process services firms in rural areas in India. He and his wife also have established a trust that focuses on children’s education in India. Sharma is a 27-year veteran of Accenture and a member of the company’s Global Management Committee.

“Manish brings enormous expertise and extensive knowledge of what our clients need and how to digitally transform,” said Julie Sweet, chair and CEO of Accenture. “In his new role, Manish’s client centricity will continue to build our shared success with our clients as we help them transform every area of their businesses, and his commitment to inclusion and diversity will further strengthen our effort to create 360° Value for all our stakeholders.” 

Jo Deblaere, who has served as chief operating officer since 2009, will continue in the position until March 1, 2022, and plans to retire on September 1, 2022, after a remarkable 38-year career at Accenture. Among his many accomplishments as COO, Deblaere led the evolution of Accenture’s corporate investment and acquisition strategy for a decade. He helped design and implement two major operating model transformations; led the digitization of Accenture, which is now over 95% in the cloud and uses leading cloud-based software applications in all parts of its enterprise; created the company’s information security function; and, he developed leading enterprise risk management and business continuity programs. In addition, he served as group chief executive of Europe. Deblaere was active with Junior Achievement for many years, chairing the Board of Directors of Junior Achievement Europe and serving as a board member. Most recently, Deblaere joined the board of a non-profit hospital in his hometown.

“I am deeply grateful for the tremendous impact that Jo has made in his nearly four decades at Accenture, and for the essential role he has played in our evolution during one of the most transformative periods in our history,” said Sweet. “I want to particularly recognize Jo’s critical contributions during the pandemic — his leadership in business resilience and in-depth knowledge of how Accenture operates helped us move quickly, provide our clients with seamless service, and protect our people.”

Yusuf Tayob has been named group chief executive — Operations, effective March 1, 2022. Currently, Tayob is market unit lead for the US Midwest. Before his current role, he ran the Accenture Salesforce Business Group, a team of Accenture people who lead complex digital transformations and, previously, led Accenture’s Northeast and Southeast business for the Communications, Media & Technology industries. During his career with Accenture, Tayob has worked with over 100 client organizations in over 20 countries, bringing extensive experience in business strategy, operating model change, business process optimization and large-scale technology implementation. He serves on the Board of Directors of the T. Howard Foundation, promoting diversity in media, entertainment and tech industries. Tayob is a member of Accenture’s Global Management Committee.

“Yusuf brings a broad, diverse set of experiences and skills to one of our most innovative services,” said Sweet. “As our clients continue to create the tech-enabled, future-ready enterprise, Yusuf will help us realize opportunities to build on our momentum in Operations, continue to diversify into new functional and industry services and bring together the full expertise of Accenture to innovate for our clients.”