Thursday, June 1, 2023

Aegon Life Becomes First Insurance Company To Cover “Surrogate Mothers And Egg Donors”


Aegon Life, Digital India’s life insurance company, has launched industry’s first policy that covers “surrogate mothers and egg donors”. This policy provides financial protection to their nominees in case of any complications or death resulting from surrogacy procedures. It aligns with the Surrogacy (Regulation) Act, 2021 and the Assisted Reproductive Technology (Regulation) Act, 2021 introduced by the Ministry of Health & Family Welfare. The policy offers a three-year life cover for surrogate mothers and a one-year cover for egg donors, and is available through ART-registered fertility and surrogate clinics. Aegon Life has already provided coverage for over 100 surrogacy procedures this calendar year. 

Satishwar B., MD & CEO of Aegon Life Insurance, said, "We are proud to be the first life insurance company in India to embrace this initiative. Our advanced digital infrastructure has facilitated the swift creation of this holistic and affordable solution, thereby backing surrogate mothers and those pursuing surrogacy. This represents our commitment to equip our customers with the means to fulfill their life objectives.” 

About Aegon Life: 

Aegon Life is Digital India’s life insurance company and pioneered the online Term Insurance plan in India. As India’s only 100% digital life insurance company, it’s building innovative solutions to financially secure every Indian household and provide greater clarity, transparency, and superior consumer experience.  

https://www.aegonlife.com/ 

Singapore Airlines Extends Unlimited Complimentary In-Flight Wi-Fi To Customers' In All Cabin Classes


Singapore Airlines (SIA) customers will enjoy the most comprehensive free unlimited Wi-Fi access in the airline industry from 1 July 2023, when the service is extended to all travellers in all cabin classes, including Premium Economy Class and Economy Class. 

This enhanced Wi-Fi offering will be available virtually across the entire aircraft fleet[1] and almost the entire global SIA route network. 

As a result, customers across all cabin classes will be able to stay connected with loved ones, work online, or keep up to date with the latest news or their social media feeds, even from 36,000 feet in the sky. 

To enjoy this service, customers must enter their KrisFlyer membership details at the point of booking through the Manage Booking online option, or at check-in. Non-KrisFlyer members may also sign up for their free membership online or on board their flight via the SIA digital content portal on their personal mobile devices to enjoy the complimentary in-flight Wi-Fi. 

Suites, First Class, and Business Class customers, as well as PPS Club members[2] will continue to enjoy access to free unlimited in-flight Wi-Fi. Since February 2023, KrisFlyer members travelling in Premium Economy Class and Economy Class have enjoyed complimentary three- and two-hour Wi-Fi surf plans respectively. 

Mr Yeoh Phee Teik, Senior Vice President Customer Experience, Singapore Airlines, said: “In today’s increasingly hyper-connected world, high-speed in-flight Wi-Fi connectivity is one of the most important requirements for our customers. Giving them access to free unlimited Wi-Fi is yet another milestone in SIA’s continuous effort to offer an exceptional end-to-end travel experience. With this enhanced offering, our customers will be empowered to stay connected, entertained, and productive, even at 36,000 feet in the sky.” 

Air India Takes Learning To New Heights With Gurukul.AI Launch


* Hub offers a comprehensive suite of over 70,000 most advanced learning tools 

To enrich the learning experience of its employees, Air India, India’s leading airline and a Star Alliance member, has launched an innovative learning hub—Gurukul.AI. Gurukul.AI has been created in sync with Vihaan.AI, the airline’s five-year transformation programme, and will transform Air India into an organization that evolves through continuous learning.? 

In sync with the emerging needs of today’s technologically driven and fast-paced professional landscape, Gurukul.AI is designed to create personalized upskilling paths for every employee through an assessment of their job roles, current competencies, and proficiencies.?The platform integrates competency frameworks mapped to various roles within the organization and ensures accessibility to relevant modules.

Dr Suresh Tripathi, Chief Human Resources Officer, Air India, said,?“The introduction of Gurukul.AI exemplifies Air India’s dedication to cultivating a futuristic-learning experience, attuned to the unique needs of every single employee. In a rapidly changing world, the speed of upskilling and the availability of world-class learning content through digital innovations is imperative. Through this business-driven strategy, we are resolute in transforming Air India into an authentic learning organization.” 

By emphasizing relevant skills in the current world and augmenting them with extensive organizational experience and sharper capabilities, Gurukul.AI is set to create a powerful impact that drives success and effectiveness. 

World-class capabilities:The primary focus of Gurukul.AI is to cultivate state-of-the-art, world-class capabilities within Air India, enhancing employee productivity and skill sets to exemplify global standards.  

Bringing learning to the fingertips:?With this learning hub, Air India has made a wealth of knowledge readily accessible to its employees. The platform is created to motivate employees to continuously enhance their skills, cultivating a culture of "Own your Growth’ through self-paced upskilling options. 

Cutting-edge technologies for tailored needs:?By leveraging advanced technologies such as artificial intelligence, Gurukul.AI offers a holistic system that evaluates skills and provides hyper-personalized recommendations based on an individual's unique learning trajectory. Further, emerging technologies within the portal allow employees to view their progress via automated analytics and assist them in performance management.

Diverse tools:?The hub offers a comprehensive suite of over 70,000 most advanced learning tools including just-in-time learning modules, micro-learnings, accessible mobile learning resources, and engaging video-based modules, among others, ensuring employees have an array of options to suit their preferences. 

Interactive elements to engage learners:?The inclusion of features such as a leader board integrated on the platform encourages active engagement platform vis-a-vis team learning. In addition, a learning wallet along with opportunities to earn rewards provides a compelling incentive for employees to strengthen their knowledge and skills.

Gamification:?Through engaging game-like elements, and hyper-personalization with the system talking to the individuals, employees are motivated to progress, complete milestones, and unlock achievements, creating a sense of accomplishment. 

Air India will launch Gurukul.AI in phases, concurrently integrating emerging technologies and customizing the system to cater to different departmental requirements such as Inflight Services, Ground Services, and Engineering, among others. In the upcoming phases, the platform will also offer advanced, AI-driven solutions for pilot training management.  

With Gurukul.AI, Air India is seeking to ensure an enhanced personalized learning experience for all its employees, transitioning to a highly skilled approach in its quest to create global capabilities. Air India will launch Gurukul.AI in phases, concurrently integrating emerging technologies and customizing the system to cater to different departmental requirements such as Inflight Services, Ground Services, Engineering, etc. 

About Air India: 

Founded by the legendary JRD Tata, Air India pioneered India’s aviation sector. Since its first flight on October 15, 1932, Air India has built an extensive domestic network and also connects with non-stop flights to cities around the world, across USA, Canada, UK, Europe, Far-East, South-East Asia, Australia, and the Gulf. After 69 years as a government-owned enterprise, Air India and Air India Express were welcomed back into the Tata group in January 2022. 

Air India is navigating through a major five-year transformation roadmap under the aegis of Vihaan.AI, with an ambition to become a world-class airline with an Indian heart. The first phase of this transformation, the taxi phase was recently concluded, and focused on fixing the basics. These included bringing back to service many long grounded aircraft, addition of talent across flying and ground functions, rapid upgradation of technology and strengthening of customer care initiatives amongst others. 

Member of Star Alliance, the largest global airline consortium of leading international airlines, Air India offers seamless connectivity and facilities to passengers all over the world. 

It has committed over USD 400MM to completely refit the interiors of all wide-body aircraft and has also planned an investment of over USD 200MM in digital and technology. In January 2023, as part of its transformation efforts, Air India placed the industry’s largest ever order of 470 aircraft across Boeing and Airbus and these will start joining its fleet from later this year. With its enhanced fleet, network and improved on-time performance, the airline is revamping its customer proposition. 

About the Tata Group:  

Founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, the Tata Group is a global enterprise, headquartered in India, comprising 30 companies across ten verticals. The Group operates in more than 100 countries across six continents, with a mission 'To improve the quality of life of the communities we serve globally, through long-term stakeholder value creation based on Leadership with Trust’.  

Tata Sons is the principal investment holding company and promoter of Tata companies. Sixty-six percent of the equity share capital of Tata Sons is held by philanthropic trusts, which support education, health, livelihood generation and art and culture. In 2021-22, the revenue of Tata companies, taken together, was $128 billion (INR 9.6 trillion). These companies collectively employ over 935,000 people.  

Each Tata company or enterprise operates independently under the guidance and supervision of its own Board of Directors. There are 29 publicly-listed Tata enterprises with a combined market capitalisation of $311 billion (INR 23.6 trillion) as on March 31, 2022.  

Companies include Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Motors, Tata Steel, Tata Chemicals, Tata Consumer Products, Titan, Tata Capital, Tata Power, Indian Hotels, Tata Communications, Tata Digital, and Tata Electronics.     

Wednesday, May 31, 2023

Struggling With A Slow PC? Check Out This Easy Guide To Boost Your PC Performance!


A PC is a critical device. It has a great impact on our daily lives, often affecting how we perform daily tasks. According to a survey, slow-running systems are a problem faced by 65% of PC users. Furthermore, 32%of respondents in the survey complained that slow computers were impacting their ability to perform.

Struggling with a slow computer? You don't need to throw it away and buy a new one! We'll walk you through a few quick fixes to update your PC to boost its performance without burning deep holes into your pocket.

Upgrade the Storage Drive

Description automatically generatedOne of the most effective ways to get your PC to work faster is by upgrading its storage drive. An upgrade to an internal SSD from an existing hard disk drive (HDD) can improve your PC’s performance significantly. SSDs are faster compared to HDDs. Depending on the budget, one can opt for a SATA SSD or NVMe™ powered SSDs- which are faster still than SATA SSDs.

An SSD powered PC will offer higher speeds to do more, faster boot times, faster app loading times, faster speeds for launching games, and more responsiveness in programs that use large files such as video editing or RAW photo editing. What’s more, it will take less power, thereby extending the battery life of a laptop.

One of the top SSD options you have is the WD Blue™ SN570 NVMe SSD, which comes in up to 2TB* of storage capacity. This powerful internal drive delivers up to five times the speed of Western Digital’s best SATA SSDs so you can let your imagination flow and worry less about PC lag or load times. However, if your PC motherboard doesn’t support NVMe technology you should opt for the WD Blue 3D NAND SATA SSD.

Upgrading your RAM

If you enjoy creating content and editing videos, then upgrading your random-access memory (RAM) is another way to improve your overall performance. A RAM upgrade delivers an instant performance boost to a slow PC. The cost of memory upgrades vary based on the PC and the amount of memory required. For tasks such as video editing or gaming, the more RAM you have, the better is the output. For casual usage the RAM enables you to have more apps working in the background and have more tabs open without causing a lag.

GPU Upgrades

A GPU upgrade makes sense while looking for extra performance or functionality for advanced games or computationally complex programs for statistics and data mining. GPUs are also useful for non-gaming applications, including video editing, as they can efficiently run other processes that involve manipulating large amounts of data in parallel. However, if you’re a professional gamer, then it should be among the first things you upgrade for quality 3D animation. While purchasing a GPU remember to check the resolution of your monitor for the best outputs. If your CPU is old, make sure your new graphic card is compatible with the processor.

RHI Magnesita India Reports 37% Rise In Revenue For FY 2023


* Integration synergy targets are on track

RHI Magnesita India Limited, the leading manufacturer and supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions, has reported consolidated financial results for the period ended March 31, 2023. The company ended the FY 2022-23 with consolidated income of Rs. 2,741 crores, as compared to Rs 2,005 crores for the FY 2021-22. Adjusted EBITDA before one time and exceptional item stood at Rs 439 crores at 16% against Rs. 393 crores in the previous financial year.

Commenting on the results, Parmod Sagar – MD & CEO of RHI Magnesita India said, “In FY23, we remained committed to the Indian market and ramped up our capacity with the acquisition of Dalmia OCL and Hi-Tech Chemicals. These acquisitions aim to help us serve our customers with a local for local approach and evolve India as a hub to serve other regions. We are well on track to achieve our integration synergy targets through these acquisitions, and we are excited for the future.

Consolidated Quarter to Quarter Comparison

The total income for the quarter ending March 31, 2023, stood at Rs. 881 crores, 49% growth Q-o-Q as against Rs. 592 crores in the quarter of March 2022. Adjusted EBITDA before one time and exceptional item stood at Rs 118 crores at 13.4% Vs Rs. 140 crores in the same quarter in the previous year.

The Board of Directors have proposed a dividend of Rs. 2.50 per share (250% on equity share of par value of Re 1) in the meeting held on May 30, 2023, which is subject to approval of the members of the Company in the Annual General Meeting.

About RHI Magnesita India Limited

RHI Magnesita India Ltd. is the leading global supplier of high-grade refractory products, systems and solutions which are critical for high-temperature processes exceeding 1,200°C in a wide range of industries, including steel, cement, non-ferrous metals and glass. This includes Magnesia and Alumina based bricks and mixes for large industrial customers as well as specialty refractory products like Isostatic products and Slide Gates. With 2,000+ strong skilled workforce in 9 state-of-the-art manufacturing plants, 3 main offices, 26 site offices across the country and a world-class R&D centre at Bhiwadi, RHI Magnesita India serves customers in India and more than 75 countries. The Company is listed with.BSE: 534076 and NSE: RHIM; Website: https://www.rhimagnesitaindia.com/

3i Infotech Designated An Aspirant In Everest Group’s PEAK Matrix Assessments On Application Automation Services 2023


3i Infotech Limited (BSE: 532628, NSE: 3IINFOLTD), a global Information Technology company, committed to accelerating business transformation, was named an ‘Aspirant’ by Everest Group in its PEAK Matrix® Application Automation Services Assessment  2023.

As application automation has become essential for enterprises looking to enhance their technology stack and stay competitive in the contemporary market space, Everest Group researched and assessed several application automation service providers based on their annual RFI process for FY23-24, interactions with leading application automation service providers, ongoing analysis of the automation industry and client reference checks. Following this, 3i Infotech was named an ‘Aspirant’ among 25 other major contenders.

Speaking on the win, Mr. Thompson P. Gnanam, Managing Director, and Global CEO, 3i Infotech said, “We are grateful for the win as we continue to stay committed to our goals of building a diverse portfolio by investing in and enhancing our partnerships with the leading technology providers. We have also taken significant initiatives in building a strong resource pool with advanced skillsets through the launch and expansion of our Centre(s) of Excellence. And as we move forward, we will also drive a keen focus on the market impact and vision and capability of our cutting-edge solutions to help industries seamlessly in their automation and transformation processes”.

The report noted that 3i Infotech has developed meaningful solutions and has the potential to create comprehensive service portfolios and delivery capabilities.

About 3i Infotech 

3i Infotech Limited incorporated in 1993 and headquartered in Mumbai, India, provides information technology services and software solutions. Since its inception the company has 25+ years of experience in delivering business value to its clients across multiple industry verticals. 3i Infotech has emerged as a leading name in propelling the current wave of digital transformation initiatives, with deep domain expertise across BFSI, Healthcare, Manufacturing, Retail, and Government sectors.

It operates through three key segments, (i) Enterprise Services (includes ADMS, ISMS, Testing, Classic BPS, MVS etc.), (ii) Professional Services (includes Human Capital Mgt. Services) and (iii) Digital Business Services (includes IT & Digital Consulting, Application-Automation-Analytics (AAA), Digital Infrastructure Management Services (Digital IMS), CloudFirst, Oracle COE, Global Command Centre (GCC), Cyber SOC, Digital BPS, Cognitive Computing Services, 5G Lab as Service, Private 5G, IoT, Cyber Security Services, Secured Access Service Edge (SASE), AgriTech, Telecom Media Entertainment (TME), Edge Computing, Edge Analytics, NuRe Campus, FutureTech, etc.)

The company has over 6000+ employees and over 500+ clients across the globe.

Website: https://www.3i-infotech.com/

NewRange Rover Sport SV: Modern Luxury Performance Flagship


* Performance flagship: New Range Rover Sport SV combines sporting luxury with innovative performance-enhancing technologies

* Perfect poise: WORLD FIRST Hydraulic interlinked 6D Dynamics air suspension with pitch and roll control maintains a near-level stance during extreme acceleration, braking and cornering

* Top performer: The most powerful Range Rover ever, 467 kW (635) mild-hybrid Twin Turbo V8 propels the SUV from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.6 seconds1 in new dynamics-optimised SV Mode

* Lightweight focus: WORLD FIRST 58.42 cm (23) Carbon Fibre Wheel option contributes to 76 kg total weight saving1, minimising un-sprung mass, improving handling, acceleration and ride quality

* Stopping power: RANGE ROVER FIRST Lightweight and powerful Brembo Carbon Ceramic Brakes option, with exclusive eight-piston SV calipers for outstanding braking performance

* Assertive design: Airflow-honed exterior includes reprofiled front-end and lower body sides, carbon fibre bonnet and quad tailpipe finishers. Exclusive performance-focused SV interior 

*Calming comfort: RANGE ROVER FIRST New Body and Soul Seat introduces the latest in-car sensory audio technology, enabling Range Rover clients to feel the sound and experience wellness benefits

* Height of exclusivity: For the first year of production New Range Rover Sport SV is only available for select clients to order by invitation, in limited edition SV EDITION ONE specification

* New for 2024: SV performance halo leads updates across the Range Rover Sport family, including new 338 kW (460) plug-in electric hybrid and the latest Pivi Pro4 infotainment

* Stay informed: Visit www.landrover.in for more information on the Range Rover Sport line-up, including SV EDITION ONE and to register for updates on future SV model availability

New Range Rover Sport SV is the most powerful and dynamic Range Rover Sport ever, blending supreme performance and dynamism with peerless Range Rover capability, refinement and reductive design. Its array of performance-enhancing technologies includes the most advanced suspension system in its class7 and a sensory audio system with wellness benefits. The modern luxury performance champion takes its place at the pinnacle of a refreshed Range Rover Sport line-up, driving sporting attitude, dynamic ability and assertive presence to the next level.

Inherent to the high-performance credentials of New Range Rover Sport SV, an exclusive airflow-enhanced design delivers a more assertive and grounded aesthetic, with functional lightweight and technical material choices throughout reinforcing its high-performance capabilities.

Powered exclusively by a new 467 kW (635), 750 Nm2 4.4-litre Twin-Turbo MHEV V8 petrol engine – 44 kW (60) and 50 Nm more than the previous generation Range Rover Sport SVR’s Supercharged 5.0-litre V8 – New Range Rover Sport SV is capable of accelerating from 0-100 km/h in as little as 3.6 seconds1 and a top speed of 290 km/h. CO2 emissions are also 15 per cent lower than the previous model’s 422 kW (575) V8.

This outstanding performance is enabled by a combination of features that deliver a weight saving of up to 76 kg1, including the world’s first 58.42 cm (23) Carbon Fibre Wheel option on a production car, Carbon Ceramic Brakes (option available for the first time on a Range Rover), and standard-fit aerodynamic enhancements including a carbon fibre bonnet.

Exemplifying Range Rover’s modern luxury philosophy, New Range Rover Sport SV is initially being reserved for select clients globally, with the invitation-only SV EDITION ONE specification representing a curation of the best feature combinations, colours and finishes. Each Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE is enhanced with exclusive branding on the front splitter, centre console, treadplates and puddle lamps. Every Range Rover Sport SV EDITION ONE is already allocated to a Range Rover client.

Geraldine Ingham, Managing Director, Range Rover, said: “New Range Rover Sport SV exemplifies Range Rover’s philosophy, not just as a bold evolution beyond its Range Rover Sport SVR predecessor, but also in the personalised approach we are taking with our most discerning clients.”

REVOLUTIONARY DYNAMICS –

New Range Rover Sport SV’s 6D Dynamics suspension system is the most sophisticated in its class7, debuting a world-first combination of hydraulic interlinked dampers, height-adjustable air springs and pitch control. This revolutionary semi-active system, which removes the need for conventional anti-roll bars, dramatically reduces pitch and roll to maintain a near-level body stance during extreme cornering and acceleration, while also reducing weight, increasing grip, and benefiting comfort and refinement.

Riding between 10 mm and 25 mm lower than other Range Rover Sport models, depending on the drive mode selected, New Range Rover Sport SV’s 6D Dynamics suspension works seamlessly with the suite of advanced chassis and suspension systems. Unique SV-tuned settings are applied to the Intelligent All-Wheel Drive, All-Wheel Steering, Torque Vectoring by Braking, Configurable Dynamics and Active Locking Rear Differential to deliver a more focused, sports car-like driving experience – especially in the all-new driver-selectable SV Mode.

Nick Collins, Executive Director, Vehicle Programmes, JLR, said: “New Range Rover Sport SV delivers an optimum blend of supreme performance, unrivalled desirability, capability and refinement. It’s a visceral addition to the Range Rover Sport line-up that powerfully demonstrates the world-class expertise of our high-performance specialists.”

New Range Rover Sport SV also features specially developed chassis components including a new rear subframe and new suspension links with revised geometry and compliance. A new electronically power-assisted steering rack has the fastest ratio of any Range Rover to date, for enhanced agility and feel.

For the first time on a Range Rover, 305-section rear tyres are fitted, which are 20 mm wider than the 285-section front tyres. This arrangement, with standard-fit Michelin Pilot Sport All Season 4 tyres, enables a rear-biased dynamic setup enhancing grip, stability and traction. Increased rear roll stiffness also helps deliver immediate steering responses.

Demonstrating the combined benefits of these technologies, New Range Rover Sport SV is capable of generating lateral acceleration in excess of 1.1 G on all-season tyres. That represents a 22 percent increase on the previous generation Range Rover Sport SVR on summer tyres and is comparable to track-focused sports cars.

Enhancing its on-road dynamic capability, every New Range Rover Sport SV benefits from a specially developed high-performance braking system, with clients able to choose between standard mixed-metal Dual-Cast and optional Carbon Ceramic braking technologies.

Carbon Ceramic Brakes (CCB), available for the first time on a Range Rover, deliver ultimate braking performance with improved resistance to high temperatures, a longer lifespan and 34 kg total un-sprung weight reduction versus the uprated Dual-Cast iron brake discs fitted as standard to New Range Rover Sport SV. This reduction in mass at each corner of the car results in even more responsive handling, faster acceleration and improved ride quality.

Whichever braking technology is specified, the unique eight-piston Brembo Octyma front calipers are the largest ever fitted to a Range Rover. Developed exclusively for New Range Rover Sport SV and sculpted to complement Range Rover Sport SV’s reductive design, the calipers incorporate a unique cross-shape piston arrangement to maximise braking efficiency. Exclusive customisable caliper colours include Yellow, Red, Carbon Bronze and Black.

To further reduce mass, New Range Rover Sport SV clients can choose the first ultra-lightweight 58.42 cm (23) Carbon Fibre Wheels fitted to a production vehicle. Available as an option, these innovative split five-spoke wheels save almost 9 kg per corner – a total of 35.6 kg – compared with conventional 58.42 cm (23) cast-alloy wheels, resulting in improvements to outright performance, handling and ride quality. While incredibly light, they are engineered and tested to the toughest durability and robustness standards – the same as Range Rover’s cast or forged alloy wheels.

Maximising the benefit of New Range Rover Sport SV’s uprated dynamic hardware, drivers can intensify the car’s sporting attitude by pressing the new SV Mode button on the steering wheel. A step beyond Range Rover Sport’s existing Dynamic mode, SV Mode optimises the steering, eight-speed automatic gearbox, throttle response, exhaust note and 6D Dynamics suspension system – including lowering the ride height by an additional 15 mm – to deliver the most dynamic and visceral experience possible. SV Mode also allows the track-oriented TracDSC stability control programme to be activated, for drivers to more freely explore New Range Rover Sport SV’s dynamic balance.

ASSERTIVE DESIGN –

New Range Rover Sport SV’s high-performance-honed exterior design includes an exclusive airflow-enhanced front-end, reprofiled lower body sides and functional carbon fibre-tipped quad tailpipes for the active exhaust system as focal points of the rear aspect. Carbon fibre detailing on the Range Rover script, front bumper blades, grille surround, bonnet vents and side vents can be supplemented with an exposed finish for the centre section of the carbon fibre bonnet.

Prof. Gerry McGovern OBE, Chief Creative Officer, JLR, said: “New Range Rover Sport SV’s clean and reductive design amplifies its dramatic proportions and sporting personality.”

Inside the cockpit-like cabin, exclusive satin carbon fibre-backed SV Performance Seats feature integrated headrests, more sculpted bolsters and illuminated SV logos on their backrests. A new Ultrafabrics™ PU interior is available, with lightweight, seamless, ‘3D Knit to form’ textile. World-first translucent edge-lit gear shift paddles nestle behind a steering wheel with more pronounced thumb grips, while black ceramic for the console gear shifter gives a cool-to-touch feel.

SENSORY IMMERSION –

Raising that sense of connection even higher, New Range Rover Sport SV introduces Body and Soul Seat (BASS), a multi-dimensional audio experience with wellness benefits which allows front seat occupants to feel the sound. This is the first production vehicle to incorporate a tactile audio system from industry leader SUBPAC™ – technology used by the world’s top recording artists and composers.

Incorporating SUBPAC™ AI optimising software, and transducers aligned to front seat occupants’ backs, Body and Soul Seat analyses media in real-time, generating high fidelity audio vibrations to create the most engaging and immersive in-car audio. This system works in combination with the 29 speaker, 1430 W, Meridian Signature Sound System.

Beyond immersion in music, the Body and Soul Seat Wellness programmes can help enhance New Range Rover Sport SV’s front-seat occupants’ mental and physiological wellbeing by influencing heart rate variability (HRV) – the variation in time between each heartbeat. High HRV is indicative of lower stress levels and relaxation.

Designed in collaboration with Coventry University’s National Transport Design Centre and the School of Media and Performing Arts, six specially developed tracks – Poise, Soothe, Serene, Cool, Tonic and Glow – could affect passengers’ HRV, either helping to reduce anxiety or improve cognitive response, studies have shown.

SV INTRODUCTION LEADS ENHANCEMENTS TO RANGE ROVER SPORT LINE-UP –

In addition to the introduction of New Range Rover Sport SV, the line-up has received a suite of updates, including a new plug-in electric hybrid with extended EV range, and the integration of the latest generation Pivi Pro4 infotainment technology.

Range Rover Sport’s beautifully crafted and reductive interior has also been enriched with intuitive new technologies. Combining effortless connectivity and the latest touchscreen, the Pivi Pro4 infotainment provides intuitive control of all vehicle functions through the elegant 33.27 cm (13.1) floating glass display.

New sidebars with easy-to-use sliders for the volume and climate control provide immediate and precise operation for key functions directly, whatever menu screen is displayed, and approximately 80 per cent of tasks can be performed within two taps of the home screen. Haptic feedback provides an added level of tactility and communication with the user.

Integrated Land Rover voice control systems help drivers to keep their eyes on the road while making changes to the cabin environment. Advanced Software Over The Air capability keeps Range Rover Sport up to date with the latest software.

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