Mindtree Named A Major Contender In Everest Group’s Industry 4.0 Services PEAK Matrix Assessment 2022

Mindtree, a global technology services and digital transformation company, today announced that it has been named a Major Contender in Everest Group’s Industry 4.0 Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. This was Mindtree’s debut in Everest Group’s assessment of engineering service providers for their Industry 4.0 leadership. 

Everest Group positioned Mindtree as a Major Contender in terms of market impact, and vision and capability. The following were among Mindtree’s strengths highlighted in the report:

Mindtree has experience in serving customers via all major commercial constructs such as time and material, fixed price and outcome-based.

Mindtree has a strong partner ecosystem and internal capabilities to deliver engagements centered around cloud, analytics, IIoT, and intelligent technologies (AI/ML).

Mindtree’s acquisition of NxT has boosted capabilities across IIoT, AI/ML, and analytics, particularly for use cases involving shop floor automation, connected equipment, asset tracking, predictive maintenance, analytics-driven decision making, etc.

As part of the assessment, Everest Group evaluated 22 engineering service providers across the globe. According to the report, Major Contenders are “actively making investments in establishing centers of excellence (CoEs) and developing IP and solutions in areas such as AI/ML, cloud, analytics, IIoT, edge computing, and blockchain for enhancing their capabilities and presence and bridging capability gaps across service functions that have hitherto not been a major focus”.

Mindtree was rated highly for market adoption (number of clients, revenue base, YoY growth, and deal value/volume), portfolio mix (diversity of client/revenue base across geographies and type of engagements), vision and strategy (vision for the client and itself; future roadmap and strategy), and scope of services offered (depth and breadth of services portfolio across service subsegments/processes).

“Driving digital transformation from the edge to experience requires a thorough integration of technology and human processes into a seamless whole powered by data-generated insights, machine learning, and automation,” said Sriram Kumaresan, Global Business Head of Mindtree NxT. “Amid rapidly evolving competition, business models, regulation, and customer needs, our Industry 4.0 capabilities spanning operations, employees, products, and experiences help not just deliver superior productivity, agility, and differentiation, but also drive better human capacities and sustainable growth. This recognition by Everest Group validates our ability to help our clients unlock the potential of Industry 4.0 technologies in realizing efficient, responsible, and resilient value chains for the benefit of people as well as planet.”

“Mindtree has emerged as a Major Contender in Everest Group's Industry 4.0 Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. The company has positioned itself as a credible provider in the Industry 4.0 space by offering solutions leveraging IIoT, analytics, and AI/ML,” said Nishant Udupa, Practice Director at Everest Group. “The acquisition of L&T-NxT has further helped Mindtree to gain significant traction in the IoT and analytics space. The company has made dedicated investments in developing IPs, such as Asset-NxT, Insight-NxT, Worker-NxT and Geospatial-NxT in areas such as IIoT and AI/ML, and in building a comprehensive partner ecosystem comprising of technology providers, cloud vendors, and IoT-focused organizations. Clients have particularly acknowledged Mindtree's domain expertise, talented pool of engineers, and ability to tailor digital solutions for the client's domain.” 

About Mindtree        

Mindtree [NSE: MINDTREE] is a global technology consulting and services company that enables enterprises across industries to drive superior competitive advantage, customer experiences and business outcomes by harnessing digital and cloud technologies. A digital transformation partner to approximately 275 of the world’s most pioneering enterprises, Mindtree brings extensive domain, technology and consulting expertise to help reimagine business models, accelerate innovation and maximize growth. As a socially and environmentally responsible business, Mindtree is focused on growth as well as sustainability in building long-term stakeholder value. Powered by more than 37,400 talented and entrepreneurial professionals across 24 countries, Mindtree — a Larsen & Toubro Group company — is consistently recognized among the best places to work. For more, visit www.mindtree.com or @Mindtree_Ltd.  

University of South Australia Delegation Departs India After Launching The Industry-Led Bachelor of Digital Business

A University of South Australia (UniSA) delegation has capped off a successful visit to India with the official Indian launch of its industry-led Bachelor of Digital Business degree at the Australian India Business Exchange AIBX) this morning.

Attending alongside a number of Australian Government representatives, including Austrade CEO Mr Xavier Simonet, as well as key Indian education sector officials, UniSA Chief Academic Officer Mr Tom Steer said he was pleased with the outcomes of the Indian mission.

Mr Steer said: “We’re proud to join forces with Austrade in showcasing our innovative industry designed and delivered curriculum to India. Whilst we have officially launched here today in Bangalore, this has been part of a bigger global mission to take the Accenture-UniSA partnership to the world. Earlier this week we showcased our new degree in Kuala Lumpur, after launching it on campus in Adelaide and virtually earlier this month, and there are future events scheduled for Ho Chi Minh City, Hong Kong and Taipei.”

The Bachelor of Digital Business is part of a ground-breaking partnership with global professional services firm Accenture in Australia. The degree aims to equip students in India with the necessary knowledge and applied skills to meet future global business needs for the digital economy. Students can apply now (applications close 16 December 2022) for a February 2023 commencement in Adelaide.

Mr Steer said: “I echo the comments of the Indian Union Minister for Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Mr Dharmendra Pradhan, who on Tuesday said that there is a new ‘digital lifestyle’ taking shape in India. UniSA is keen to be part of India’s need for filling skills gaps to achieve mutually beneficial outcomes, and doing so at any level: undergraduate, postgraduate and even short course professional development required by Indian Government, industry and education institutions. We have years of experience in delivering successful transnational education programs as well as the provision of online learning, plus we’ve established excellent relationships in India, making UniSA a strong choice in an education partner.”

Outside the AIBX launch, the UniSA delegation joined by an Accenture representative also hosted a high-level event for CEOs and senior leadership of leading Indian education agencies as well as officials from the Australian Embassy including representatives of the Australian Trade and Investment Commission and Department of Education, Skills and Employment.

Mr Steer said: “This mission has reaffirmed that we have designed the right degree for the world’s changing workforce needs. Because there is industry content from day one of the degree, it has the potential to be a game-changer in producing job-ready graduates who will transition seamlessly into employment, armed with practical knowledge and the ability to solve real-world problems. Not only that, but it will also produce future business leaders, capable of leveraging digital technologies to create real business value in the new digital economy.”

With intelligence gained from this Mission, the UniSA delegates will now return to Adelaide to consider future innovative offerings under the UniSA-Accenture partnership, which is likely to extend beyond undergraduate level qualifications.

For more information on the program, visit https://study.unisa.edu.au/degrees/bachelor-of-digital-business

Raj Diamonds Wishes Navratri By Using An Airplane Message Hovering Over The City

The festive season is here. It’s that time of year again when Indians enter the celebratory mode – from garba and dandiya to pandal hopping and celebrating Navratri with their loved ones. In keeping with the festive spirit of Navratri, Raj Diamonds, a renowned diamond jewellery brand wished people through an aircraft / airplane message hovering over the city. It was marvelous to see the message writ large across the sky.

Adding to the excitement of the festivity, Eshwar Surana, Managing Director, Raj Diamonds said “No matter what the occasion is, an airplane message is always special. Such a unique initiative could be used to communicate to people in targeted locations and is an extremely impactful medium to build brand visibility and also generate a high level of recall.”

“We have also launched an exquisite collection of diamond jewellery, Futuro with ceramic and diamonds in futuristic designs as part of the festive season celebration. The new collection features rings, earrings, pendants and other handcrafted jewellery pieces. It’s always been our endeavour to bring beautifully designed products crafted to perfection. We are extremely upbeat about the festive season and expect strong growth in line with the recent sales trend. We have also curated exceptional offers as part of the festive season. We thank our customers for their trust in the brand which made us achieve great milestones” added Eshwar.

Navratri, one of the most widely celebrated festivals in India has a deep spiritual significance symbolizing the victory of the good over evil. Each day of Navratri is dedicated to the nine different avatars of Maa Durga. Navratri brings about a sense of revival in people's lives, filling them with new hopes and faith in divine protection. May these auspicious days bring hope, happy times, and light up our lives with dreams and prosperity. Happy festival to all.

Since inception, Raj Diamonds has ushered in a whole new era of diamond artistry and has established a legacy of trust, quality and integrity. Its exquisite range of jewellery strikes the perfect balance between traditional charm and contemporary appeal. There’s a diamond for every occasion, perfect to celebrate your special moment. Luxury and allure come together to create vast collections of designs such as Antique, Contemporary, Uncut, Gold, Platinum and the ever-celestial Hearts and Arrows collection. Crafted by skilled artisans, each piece is an enticing masterpiece. Every Raj Diamonds diamond is meticulously selected for its exceptional characteristics and promise above and beyond the 4Cs of Cut, Colour, Clarity and Carat. At Raj Diamonds, every jewellery is screened with latest technology machine to make sure that all the diamonds are natural and authentic and not man-made lab grown diamonds. Furthermore, the brand’s adherence to stringent standards in terms of quality has helped in establishing themselves as one of the most trusted diamond jewellery brands in the country.

Austrade Launched The Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge At AIBX 2022 Business Mission Event In Bengaluru

As a part of the AIBX 2022 Business Mission, the Australian Trade and Investment Commission (Austrade) launched future skills initiatives, the Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge along with key partnerships and initiatives in Bengaluru today.

Austrade’s future skills initiatives will support skilling capacity in India by upskilling India’s workforce through world-class Australian vocational, training and education programs. Austrade will bring a delegation of Australian skills providers to India early 2023, to exchange ideas and partner for success with Indian counterparts.

To support tech collaboration, Austrade has partnered with NASSCOM and 2 universities for the Australia-India Cybersecurity Hackathon Challenge. This program will bring together industry and academia to showcase the cyber credentials of Australian and Indian universities and their students.? Students competing in this challenge will tackle real-world challenges, during the hackathon, with the help of industry experts.? 

Speaking at the launch, Mr Xavier Simonet, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government said, “Australian Government Education initiatives are designed to shape the global careers of Indian students. We work closely with the students to assure world-class education, skills to support strong careers pathways and an unmatched lifestyle for students. Since the early 2000s, Australia has become a destination of choice for Indian students pursuing higher education internationally and will continue to have a strong relationship with the students. This year’s AIBX 2022 business mission comes at a time when Australia and India are more strategically and economically aligned and our focus turns to bringing Australian skills and curriculum to be delivered in India through partner institutes.”

Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission also announced several Australia-India partnerships. These announcements were witnessed by Mr Xavier Simonet, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government.

1.      The UNISA–Accenture partnership is a 10-year program. UNISA will offer a Bachelor of Digital Business program for which content is provided by Accenture. It also includes opportunity for Accenture scholarships and internships for students.

2.      Australia’s Griffith University, UpGrad, Insofe and UpGrad Atlas signed a partnership for 3+2 transfer arrangement for UpGrad students to Griffith University for a Master of Information Technology program.

3.       Curtin University signed a partnership with TEXMiN, the technology innovation hub of the IIT-Indian School of Mines Dhanbad. This partnership will foster development and commercialisation of cyber-physical system based services & products related to exploration and mining. The signing will also see the establishment of a world-class center at the IIT ISM Campus at Dhanbad.

Dr Kennedy also launched Study Australia’s “India Student Hub (Digital Education Hub) toolkit” which provides Indian students with access to course search tools, an employability hub and masterclass library to help identify their strengths, scope career options and build their employability skills. Students will also have access to course information to identify the best courses for their careers. The hub elevates ‘Study Australia’ brand positioning through omni-channel campaigns and special projects like the Industry Experience Program, Study Entrepreneurship Challenge, and Study Australia showcase. The site also hosts the ‘partner hub’ which provides up-to-date information to education partners.

About the AIBX 2022 Business Mission

The Australia India Business Exchange mission is a flagship programme of the Australian government to promote trade and investment ties with India. The AIBX 2022 Business Mission will support Australian exporters to capture commercial opportunities in high-growth and future-facing segments of the dynamic Indian economy. 

The mission will be the first Australian Government-sponsored multi-sector trade mission to India since early 2020 and will be an important signal to India of Australia’s commitment to the trade and investment relationship.

Over 100+ Australian business delegates from five priority sectors: agrifood, built environment, critical minerals, digital health and education are in India as a part of the mission.

Photo Captions: Australia’s Griffith University, UpGrad, Insofe and UpGrad Atlas signed a partnership for 3+2 transfer arrangement for UpGrad students to Griffith University for a Master of Information Technology program. L-R: Mr Xavier Simonet, Chief Executive Officer, Australian Trade and Investment Commission, Australian Government, Ms Sarah Todd, Vice President, Griffith University, Mr Venkatesh Sunkad, CEO and Co-founder Insofe, Dr Monica Kennedy, Senior Trade and Investment Commissioner, Australian Trade and Investment Commission..

Enjogo Set To Organize Football Trials In Bengaluru On October 1, 2022

Enjogo will conduct trials for its residential academies (boarding school with football training) in BBFS Arena, HAL, Bengaluru, on Saturday, 1st October 2022.

Enjogo aims to reach out to football aspirants across the length and breadth of the country through its latest initiative - 100 Trials. 100 Cities. Unlimited Dreams.

The Enjogo Technical Team has shortlisted 100+ Indian cities to conduct trials based on football popularity and select the best young players for BBFS Residential Academy.

BBFS or Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools is India's largest football academy and already provides over INR 2 Crores worth of scholarships for talented footballers under its residential program. There are opportunities to gain up to 100% scholarships covering academics, training, food, lodging, and competitive exposure.  

“This is just the beginning. As our operations grow, we will keep on adding more venues to the list. Eventually, the plan is to cover every district in India,” said Kishore Taid, Co-founder and CEO of Enjogo and Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools.

BBFS Residential Academies are operational across five cities - Delhi, Maharashtra, Meghalaya, Karnataka, and Kerala. The trials will happen in two phases - regional and national. After selection in the first phase, the selected footballers will travel to one of the BBFS Residential Academies for the final round.

“We want to reach out to every youngster and allow them to represent us. Through the trials, we aim to find the best talent and provide them an ideal pathway to reach the pinnacle,” said Bhaichung Bhutia, India’s longest-serving football team captain and the Co-founder of BBFS. 

BBFS has developed a robust scouting network where many academy players have played for the India age-group teams, Indian Super League, I-League, and Santosh Trophy teams. Gaurav Bora (Northeast United), Rohit Kumar (Bengaluru FC), Aashique Kuruniyan (Indian national team), and many other international stars started at BBFS and have risen through the ranks.  

Players born between 1st January 2006 to 31st December 2013 are eligible to participate in the trials. The reporting time is 8:30 IST. Footballers must carry their kits and a valid Government ID. A registration fee of INR 100/- is applicable for all attendees.

Download the Enjogo app on your phone and register online for the Bengaluru trials. Aspirants can also contact Rakesh Radhakrishnan (+91 9620744677) for any queries.

About enJogo:

enJogo is India’s first sports learning app. With center discovery, online workouts, and instant feedback in a gamified virtual environment, it provides a seamless online-offline learning experience to users who seek to play, learn and master any sport.

About Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools: Founded in 2010, Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools (BBFS) is India's largest and most rated football academy. It was founded by two IIT graduates Kishore Taid and Anurag Khilnani, along with their footballing idol Bhaichung Bhutia. The founding team of Bhaichung Bhutia Football Schools came together with the vision of creating an ecosystem that nurtures and develops the will to Play, Learn and Master football. With training centres across the country, BBFS has trained over 15,000+ students and developed over 2000+ coaches. BBFS builds expertise in each stage of the player development pyramid and works to activate the overall football ecosystem in India. For more information, visit www.bbfootballschools.com 

Check Point MIND Announces New Partnership With Training Vendor Monnappa K.A.

* Customers can now learn Malware Analysis and Threat Hunting using Memory Forensics from the author of the best-selling book and the Black Hat Trainer Monnappa K.A

MIND - Check Point Software’s learning & Training organization announced a new partnership with training vendor Monnappa K.A, providing customer and partners the ability to advance their skills in cyber defense with two new training courses. 

Hacking Point training programs are expanding with the addition of two new training programs by Monnappa K.A. As of September 2022, customers can begin purchasing Malware Analysis training as well as training for Threat Hunting Using Memory Forensics. All new courses are offered remotely and taught by a virtual instructor. 

The Malware Analysis training guides students through a 2-day hands-on training in which they learn the concepts, tools, and techniques to analyze and to determine the behavior and capability of the malware. 

The Threat Hunting training teaches the techniques to investigate and hunt for malware using memory forensics. Learners are introduced to the topic of Windows internals, and techniques to perform malware and Rootkit investigations. 

Monnappa is the author of the bestselling book "Learning Malware Analysis". He is the creator of Limon Linux sandbox and winner of Volatility plugin contest 2016. He is the co-founder of the cyber security research community "Cysinfo". His fields of interest include malware analysis, reverse engineering, memory forensics, and threat intelligence. Monnappa has presented at various security conferences including Black Hat, FIRST, SEC-T, 4SICS-SCADA/ICS summit, DSCI, National Cyber Defense Summit on various topics including: memory forensics, malware analysis, reverse engineering, and rootkit analysis. He has conducted training sessions at Black Hat, BruCON, FIRST (Forum of Incident Response and Security teams), SEC-T and 4SICS-SCADA/ICS cyber security summit. 

Monnappa K.A services are redeemable with CLCs - Cyber Security Learning Credits. CLCs are used by Check Point customers everywhere to invest in their training and Cyber skills development.

MIND – Check Point’s learning and training organization will continue to partner leading training organizations in the industry to deliver innovative cyber content through certification training, gamified learning opportunities, online courses and more. 

Atlassian Launches ‘Atlassian Together’ To Help Teams Work Differently, Together

* Introducing a new subscription for managing work across an entire organization 

Today at its inaugural Work Life event in San Francisco, USA, Atlassian Corporation Plc (NASDAQ:TEAM), a leading provider of team collaboration and productivity software, unveiled a new work management offering - Atlassian Together - and several new product capabilities.  

Recognising the changing nature of how we work, Atlassian released these new products and features to help align autonomous teams and the tools they choose to use to power businesses' digital transformation efforts. To drive cross-team collaboration, Atlassian products are built on the Atlassian Platform, which is open by design, giving teams the freedom to integrate easily with their favourite tools and stay aligned with universally accessible project context, status, and processes. 

Introducing Atlassian Together 

Atlassian Together is a single subscription to Atlassian’s work management products – Confluence, Trello, Jira Work Management, Atlas, and Access. Over 150,000 customers use Atlassian work management products today. The new subscription provides organizations with a complete Atlassian toolset that helps teams choose the best tool for the job while ensuring alignment across the organization.  

Smart Links Drives Next Level Alignment 

Smart Links is a new capability built on the Atlassian platform that helps users access information across Atlassian and third-party apps. Team members can find and insert content, create and edit work items across products, and access key information from all their tools without leaving their current tab. 

Regardless of where work happens—be it in Confluence, Google Doc, Figma, or Trello—Smart Links make that work easy to search, edit and see across applications. Smart Links extends the visibility of information beyond the walls of apps and teams, making it easier for teams to collaborate and track progress. 

Smart Links is available today with Atlassian cloud products, bringing information across all our work management tools - and third-party applications. 

Unified Admin Controls Across Tools 

Atlassian is unifying the administration experience and eliminating redundant steps across all work management tools, resulting in simplified day-to-day management. Some of the benefits for administrators include; integrated user and access management across Atlassian work management products, minimised tool sprawl, resulting in a streamlined process for audits, compliance, and security reviews, and fewer onboarding and licensing requests. 

Atlas Is Coming Out of Beta 

Introduced at TEAM’22, Atlas will be coming out of beta next month. Since its introduction, customers in the early access program have benefited from loads of new features and improvements, including richer integrations, tighter controls, and more flexible reporting. 

Erika Trautman, head of product for Atlassian's Work Management offerings, said, “At Atlassian, we’re obsessed with designing products that unleash the potential of every team. Our leading work management products enable teams to choose the best tool for their needs and work differently. But delivering amazing products on their own is not enough. They must connect with each other, and all the other apps teams are using to get work done, to bring the teams together. The new offering and capabilities we unveiled today will drive this powerful cross-team collaboration.” 

About Atlassian 

Atlassian unleashes the potential of every team. Our team collaboration and productivity software help teams organize, discuss, and complete shared work. Teams at more than 240,000 customers, across large and small organizations - including Bank of America, Redfin, NASA, Verizon, and Dropbox - use Atlassian’s project tracking, content creation and sharing, and service management products to work better together and deliver quality results on time. Learn more about our products, including Jira Software, Confluence, Jira Service Management, Trello, Bitbucket, and Jira Align at https://atlassian.com/.