CtrlS And NT Enter Into Strategic Collaboration For Thailand Hyperscale Datacenter Campus

* The collaboration will elevate Convergence of Datacenter, Cable Landing Stations & Terrestrial networks for the upcoming 150-MW datacenter campus, CtrlS’ first overseas datacenter

* Datacenter development in the Eastern Corridor will attract both international and domestic hyperscale and enterprise customers, including heavy industries (Automotive, Manufacturing & Petrochemicals), food processing and other key industries

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, Asia's largest Rated-4 Datacenter (DC) operator, is collaborating with National Telecom Public Company (NT), a telecom provider who has the most extensive international communication networks and the most submarine cables landing in Thailand, for its upcoming 150-MW datacenter campus at the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC) in Chonburi, Thailand. The greenfield datacenter campus in Thailand marks CtrlS’ first international market expansion as well as its first hyperscale datacenter campus in Thailand.  

The digitalization across Thailand, deployment of 5G, and improved connectivity with highly efficient submarine cables with countries such as USA, China, Japan, Singapore and Taiwan makes the country an attractive hub for digital infrastructure. Additionally, the datacenter development in the Eastern Corridor will attract both international and domestic hyperscale and enterprise customers, including customers from heavy industries (Automotive, Manufacturing & Petrochemicals), food processing and other key industries.

CtrlS is building a hyperscale datacenter campus with design capacity up to 150 MW in Chonburi, Thailand, and NT will be one of the partners for Network/Connectivity. CtrlS and NT are entering into a collaboration of convergence of data center colocation services, cable landing station (CLS), network connectivity hub and various cloud based services, known as Convergence of DCT (Data Center, CLS & Terrestrial).

CtrlS’ datacenter site at EEC offers proximity to submarine cable landing stations for existing AAG (Asia-America Gateway) cable system and upcoming ADC (Asia Direct Cable) cable system, to be launched in the first quarter of next year, making this datacenter a nodal point of interconnection equipped with submarine and terrestrial cable networks to connect to other data centers & industrial estates. It is also close to the EEC startup incubator and is away from flood prone regions (with Mean Sea Level >40m).

Speaking on the MoU, Sridhar Pinnapureddy, Chairman, CtrlS Datacenters, said, “Through this collaboration, we aim to serve customers’ needs for digital services, both domestic and international. The datacenter is designed to serve hyperscaler needs in addition to serving high-end IT/compute needs of domestic enterprises. We see this datacenter as a unique opportunity to contribute towards development of Thailand’s eastern region and offer a robust diverse option for international customers and partners for establishing their footprint in the country and region.”   

Ashish Ahuja, CTO, CtrlS Datacenters, added, “We are delighted to have this strategic collaboration with NT extending their AAG, ADC and future submarine cable landing stations into this datacenter and jointly develop a new Teleport and Point of Interconnection in the facility enabling our datacenter customers to have seamless connectivity within the country and to other markets in the region. This collaboration will help develop Chonburi as new international hub for regional & global content/cloud players to interconnect, providing additional diversity to serve the region in a much efficient manner.”

National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT), a provider of data communication networks both domestically and internationally, has developed telecommunication infrastructure services in the Eastern Economic Corridor (EEC). In collaboration with domestic and international telecom operators, NT is committed to building digital capabilities as well as investing and expanding Thailand’s communications to the world.

Colonel Sanpachai Huvanandana, President and CEO of NT, said “NT is very pleased to cooperate with CtrlS in building this datacenter campus, which is the first hyperscale datacenter campus in the eastern region of Thailand. This MoU marks the commitment to upgrade the telecommunications network and support the use of digital technology for the industrial sector in the Eastern Economic Corridor (ECC) through both parties’ strengths in resource, expertise, and infrastructure.”

“This will in turn push Thailand to become an attractive economic center for investors in various industrial sectors and support digital investors in Thailand and from abroad to invest in businesses related to various technologies such as 5G, AI, Cloud, IoTs, Smart City, and Big Data, as well as being a business destination for global content operators.”, he added.

Seikson Mitkasem, Senior EVP (Marketing and Products) of NT, said “For this collaboration, NT is ready to support telecommunication infrastructure, especially the information communication network that covers both domestically and internationally. Currently, NT’s communication network not only features more than 10 connection points to neighboring countries but also has a worldwide coverage. There are six submarine cable stations ready to connect via nine submarine cable systems, including AAE1, AAG, APG, FLAG, SJC, SMW-3, SMW-4, TIS, and ADC as well as PoPs (Point of Presence) in all regions of the world that serve as a connection point to transmit data.”

In July this year, CtrlS has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) with EECO (Eastern Economic Corridor Office) to lease a land parcel located at Chonburi Province for setting up the hyperscale datacenter campus.

About CtrlS Datacenters

CtrlS Datacenters Ltd, which began its operations in 2007, operates 11 datacenters across six key markets, and is developing 21 datacenters currently out of which five are to be operational in 2023. The company is scaling power capacity from existing 225 MW to over 1,000 MW and also building a solar park near Mumbai to power its datacenter facilities and eliminate carbon footprint. The company is embracing renewable energy for a sustainable future. CtrlS has announced its plans to explore new overseas markets in Asia Pacific and Middle East. Homepage: www.ctrls.in

About NT

National Telecom Public Company Limited (NT) is a Thai state-owned telecommunications company, established and corporatized in 2021 from the merger of CAT Telecom and TOT Public Company Limited. NT's main line of business is Hard Infrastructure, International telecommunications infrastructure, International Internet gateways, Fixed Broadband, Mobile Network Service and Digital Infrastructure & Service. Homepage: www.ntplc.co.th

TiE Delhi-NCR’s India Internet Day 2023 Unveils AI’s Roadmap For Indian Market

* We've launched  Deeptech Cluster seedfund amounting to 25cr dedicated to nurturing startups specializing in Deeptech & AI: Priyank Kharge at TiE Delhi-NCR’s India Internet Day 2023

* Bhavish Aggarwal, Co-Founder, Ola Cabs & Ola Electric felicitated with the Spirit of TiE Award

* Launch of Havas Media Report -  Shaping Consumer Experiences : How India Buys and How Tech Is Shaping Ecommerce Adoption & Experience

* Demo & Showcase  by  5 path breaking AI start-ups 

* 50 Investors  / 200+ Startups interacted with the Investors during the Lunch with Investors session

TiE Delhi-NCR, in partnership with TiE Bengaluru - chapters of The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE) a global organization fostering entrepreneurship, jointly kickstarted the first leg of the 12th Edition of India Internet Day (iDay2023).  

A flagship event by TiE Delhi-NCR, iDay stands as the largest confluence of technopreneurs and investors. The Bengaluru leg of the event provided an insightful platform to explore the transformative capability of Artificial Intelligence (AI) for India's growth.

"We've launched  Deeptech Cluster seedfund amounting to 25cr dedicated to nurturing startups specializing in Deeptech & AI" shared Priyank Kharge, Hon’ble Minister for IT/BT and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Govt of Karnataka at the event.

iDay2023 included  deep conversations around ethical considerations, regulatory frameworks, AI in Media & Content, SAAS, and Fintech offering a space to dive into the exciting world of AI and understand its crucial role in shaping India's future. The focus of the conversations were to unlock the immense possibilities that AI holds for our nation.

Speaking at the event, Bhavish Aggarwal - Co-Founder, Ola Cabs & Ola Electric said- "We in India, especially my generation, are living in such an exciting time. This is India's moment, it is fuelling India a few decades ahead. This is our generation's opportunity to build and not just opportunity, this is our destiny". Mr. Aggarwal also felicitated with the Spirit of TiE Award.

The exceptional line up of speakers for the event included institution builders, leading tech entrepreneurs, nation’s top investors and policy makers.  

Speaking on the occasion, Ms. Geetika Dayal, Executive Director, TiE Delhi NCR, said, “For 12 remarkable years, India Internet Day has been a driving force behind the growth and transformation of India's internet, technology, and entrepreneurship ecosystem. #iDay hosts the entire gamut of internet and mobile industry in India like no other forum.We are glad to have partnered with TiE  Bengaluru this year again to bring iDay to the city”

AI demo hub grabbed the attention of the attendees at the TiE Delhi-NCR's India Internet Day 2023. With the AI demo hub, attendees got a chance to  witness breakthrough AI technologies and innovations up close, experiencing firsthand the cutting-edge solutions that are shaping the future.

Motorola Introduces “moto g14” With Vegan Leather Design Under 10K In Two New Colours – ‘Pale Lilac and Butter Cream’

* moto g14 launches its new color variants in segment’s first super premium vegan leather finish in two striking colors; Butter cream and Pale Lilac, available on Flipkart from today, 24th August, 12PM onwards. 

* The premium vegan leather finish is soft to the touch, fingerprint-resistant. The device is extremely slim and lightweight at only 7.99mm and 177g.  

* The moto g14 also brings an exceptional entertainment experience with an incredibly sharp and vivid 16.5 cm (6.5”) FHD+ display, plus stereo speakers tuned with Dolby Atmos. 

* moto g14 comes with various segment leading features such as a 5000mAH battery with a 20W TurboPower charger in-box, 50MP Quad Pixel Camera, IP52 water repellant design, UFS 2.2 storage and more 

Motorola introduced vegan leather design in two stunning new colors; Butter Cream and Pale Lilac in its newly launched "moto g14", being the first brand in the segment to do so. The smartphone is sure to make heads turn with its extremely premium design and super sleek built with a vegan leather finish.  

A fusion of elegance and lightweight engineering, the moto g14 boasts a meticulously crafted design that effortlessly captivates. Its rear panel, crafted from a stunning vegan leather material stands out within its segment. The expansive 16.5cm (6.5") Full HD+ display offers an immersive visual experience as it preserves image integrity and clarity. The 20:9 aspect ratio, seamlessly integrated punch hole design, and ultra-slim bezels together redefines visual engagement, that is spacious for work and play. Adding to this captivating visual experience, the device treats with an audio extravaganza with Dolby Atmos® technology, creating a perfect balance of sound that takes on a delightful auditory adventure.  

The moto g14 comes alive with the prowess of an UNISOC T616 octa-core processor coupled with 4GB RAM ensuring seamless responsiveness to the touch. The 4GB LPDDR4X RAM takes center stage for faster read-write speed. The device offers capacious 128GB storage, empowered by the swiftness of UFS 2.2 technology along with a dedicated microSD slot allowing expandable storage upto 1TB. 

Powering this marvel is a robust 5000mAH battery, reenergized swiftly by the 20W Type-C TurboPower™ charger, nestled within the package. The moto g14 thus lets users to traverse their day with ease.  

The smartphone elevates through the device's camera system - a symphony of lenses capturing life's intricate moments. Embedded with a remarkable 50MP main camera, enhanced with Quad Pixel technology, truly excels in capturing stunning low-light photos, nighttime shots to life. Alongside this brilliant camera is a specialized Macro Vision lens, preserving the tiny intricacies that often go unnoticed by regular cameras. On the front side, an 8MP sensor invites into a realm of breathtaking selfies and videos. 

Further enriching the experience, the moto g14 bears the IP52 rated water-repellant design, a latest-gen Side fingerprint sensor, face unlock technology, and dual-band WiFi. The device runs on the latest Android 13, with the promise of an assured upgrade to Android 14, coupled with three years of security updates, ensuring it remains at the forefront of innovation. 

Availability & Pricing  

Moto g14 will now be available in four beautiful colors, namely – Butter Cream (Vegan Leather Design), Pale Lilac (Vegan Leather Design), Sky Blue and Steel grey with premium acrylic glass finish on Flipkart, Motorola.in and leading retail stores at an incredible price of just Rs. 9,999. 

Offers: 

The new colors variants will be available from 24th August, 12 PM onwards, with the following exclusive pre-booking offers, only on Flipkart: 

Rs. 1000 exchange offer, making the effective price just Rs. 8,999* 

No cost EMIs through Bajaj Finserv valid till 30th September 

To know more about the product visit:   

https://www.flipkart.com/g14/p/itmc5435501e916e?pid=MOBGQFX8ZPUP6HJY 

https://www.motorola.in/smartphone-motorola-moto-g14/p?skuId=349 

Operator Offers: 

Total Benefits worth Rs. 3000 from Reliance Jio (Applicable on Post-paid Plan of: Rs. 399) 

- 100 GB Additional Data benefits worth Rs. 1000 

- Partner coupons worth Rs. 2000 

To know more about the Jio offer:  www.jio.com/en-in/jio-motorola-g14-offer-2023 

LG Launches ‘Life's Good’ Campaign, Spreading A Message Of Optism To Customers Worldwide

* Company ‘Takes Over’ Famous Landmarks to Kick off Its Life’s Good Campaign

*  With More Dynamic and Youthful Visual Identity

LG Electronics (LG) has launched its brand-new Life’s Good global campaign, carrying out various brand reinvent activities to introduce its more dynamic and youthful brand identity.

Starting August 22, the company rolled out its Life’s Good global campaign, unveiling digital out-of-home (OOH) advertisements at some of the world’s most iconic landmarks, including locations in Dubai, London, New York, Vietnam and Seoul. Each vibrant image and captivating video has been meticulously crafted to showcase LG’s renewed visual themes.

With its global campaign, the company aims to convey the message Life's Good to customers, inspiring and encouraging them to approach life with an optimistic attitude. In light of the rising uncertainty and instability worldwide due to post-pandemic changes, the campaign's ultimate goal is to uplift customers and spread a positive influence, fostering mutual support.

Along with introducing its updated brand and visual identity, the new campaign aims to share the company's philosophy and values. The company has been ceaselessly committed to embodying the true meaning of Life’s Good. To convey this message with a dynamic and youthful manner, LG launched its new brand and visual identity in April, under the banner of LG’s brand reinvent.

LG’s latest advertisements can be seen at Dubai’s Burj Khalifa, the world’s tallest building, the Landmark 81 skyscraper in Vietnam, the company’s digital billboards in New York’s Times Square and London’s Piccadilly Circus, LG’s LED outdoor screen at Óvalo Gutiérrez in Peru, the KP Tower in Noida, India, as well as in select spaces in South Korea, seizing the attention of global audiences. The campaign also extends to London’s beloved red double-decker buses, which currently feature LG’s Life’s Good slogan – visually revamped as part of an innovative brand reinvention strategy.

The advertisement videos showcase the “Face of the Future,” the smiling face formed by the letters “L” and “G” engages and entertains; nodding, bobbing and showing off a range of different emotions. The video is also imbued with the youthful exuberance of LG Active Red, the latest addition to the company’s core color palette.

Furthermore, LG is expanding its digital engagement with young, global customers by promoting brand awareness through its official social media channels. Starting from August 25, the company will introduce exclusive features, including the “LG Finger Heart Filter” and “Life’s Good Sticker Package,” tailored for major social media platforms such as Instagram and TikTok. These creative elements, freely available to all users, are part of the company’s broader plan to launch a global participation campaign, connecting customers to its brand in new and exciting ways.

The company also plans to release collaboration contents with various influencers and brand films through LG’s global social channels to convey the meaning of Life’s Good and core brand values to customers more authentically.

LG has partnered with a collection of global influencers, all embodying the spirit of “brave optimists” and confidently carving their own paths, including American singer and actress Willow Smith; Australian national swimmer and singer-songwriter Cody Simpson; and Nigerian-Korean fashion model Jenny Park. Through these meaningful partnerships, LG aims to amplify the Life’s Good message, fostering inspiration and hope among customers around the world.

In July, LG declared its vision to transform into a “smart life solution company” that can connect and expand customers’ diverse experiences and has been steadily carrying out its brand reinvent activities at various customer contact points as one of its major strategies.

“LG is committed to actively communicating and providing innovative customer experiences that evolve with the times, recognizing the changing needs of customers,” said Lee Jeong-seok, head of LG Electronics’ Global Marketing Center. “We aim to enhance our communication with customers by sincerely sharing our core value and the message of Life’s Good. Filled with optimism, this message will be delivered to customers worldwide at various customer contact points.”

To read more about LG’s Life’s Good campaign, visit www.lg.com/lifesgood/.

YES Bank Collaborates With Zaggle To Launch Next-Gen Corporate Credit Card

* The Corporate Credit Card aims to redefine corporate payments, expenditure management, and cash flow optimisation

YES Banlk today, announced the launch of an innovative co-branded Corporate Credit Card in collaboration with Zaggle, a leading player in spend management, with a differentiated value proposition and diversified user base.

Christened ‘YES BANK Zaggle Corporate Credit Card’, the proposition marks a significant step in YES BANK’s journey towards ushering in a digital revolution by empowering businesses to reimagine their payment processes, streamline reconciliation, and efficiently manage company expenditures.

The card will empower businesses to bring in greater cost efficiencies by facilitating an integration with Zaggle’s ZatiX, a spend management and analytics platform, thereby allowing corporates to optimise cash outflows.

In an era where India's corporate landscape is rapidly expanding, strategic financial tools play a pivotal role in facilitating growth. A substantial portion of a company's budget is often allocated to travel and entertainment expenses, posing considerable management challenges. The YES BANK Zaggle Corporate Credit Card presents an innovative solution by granting businesses direct authority over company expenses. This includes the ability to set individual spending limits, place merchant category restrictions, and implement various other controls. Moreover, cardholders are entitled to a range of exclusive benefits, spanning from rewards and golf privileges to lounge access and travel insurance.

Speaking on the launch of the corporate credit card, Mr. Rajan Pental, Executive Director, YES BANK said, “We, at YES BANK are constantly looking to bring forth innovative banking solutions for corporate and retail customers. The partnership with Zaggle enables businesses to bring in operational efficiencies by allowing them to undertake banking transactions, manage company expenditures as well as keep track of all business-related overheads on a single platform. The co-branded card is a compelling proposition that offers upfront savings on business spends, along with the privilege of offering rewards on both spends and repayments on a large list of business expense categories. We will continue to explore avenues of co-creating more of such innovative propositions.”

Mr. Avinash Godkhindi, MD & CEO, Zaggle said, “The corporate T&E space is ripe for disruption as businesses increasingly demand real-time analytics to better manage spends, an industry need that we believe remains unmet. Zaggle ZatiX, deeply integrated with the YES BANK Zaggle Corporate Credit Card aims to addresses this need, to empowering businesses, and provide CFOs with the certain tools they need for intelligent spend decision making to assist with strategically controlling costs and optimally managing cash flow. Zaggle ZatiX a spend management and analytics platform, which helps businesses to bring in greater cost efficiencies."

This partnership builds upon the long-standing relationship between Zaggle and YES BANK in the prepaid card space, which started in 2016, has consistently aimed to provide ground breaking prepaid card solutions tailored to businesses.

YES BANK's track record in the fin-tech space is characterized by strategic tie-ups and initiatives that have fuelled the growth of start-ups by empowering them to thrive on the back of best-in-class banking solutions. This partnership stands as a testament to YES BANK's digital prowess, and shall contribute to the success of businesses in the digital era.

About YES BANK

YES BANK is a full-service commercial bank providing a complete range of products, services, and technology-driven digital offerings, catering to retail, MSME, and corporate clients. YES BANK operates its investment banking, merchant banking, and brokerage businesses through YES SECURITIES, a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Bank. Headquartered in Mumbai, it has a Pan-India presence including an IBU at GIFT City and a Representative Office in Abu Dhabi.

For more information, please visit the Bank's website at http://www.yesbank.in/

Follow YES BANK on Twitter @YESBANK  

About Zaggle Prepaid Ocean Services Limited (Zaggle)

Zaggle is a leading player in spend management, with a differentiated value proposition and diversified user base (Source: Frost & Sullivan Report). Incorporated in 2011, the company operates in the business-to-business-to-customer segment and is amongst a small number of uniquely positioned players with a diversified offering of financial technology products and services. It has one of the largest number of issued prepaid cards in India in partnership with certain of its banking partners (12.7% of the country’s total prepaid transaction value as of March 31, 2022). Zaggle collaborated with three banking partners; i.e., IndusInd Bank Limited, YES BANK Limited and NSDL Payments Bank Limited; and has issued more than 45 million co-branded prepaid cards since inception of its business. It has a diversified portfolio of software as a service, including tax and payroll software, and a wide touchpoint reach. Zaggle is sector-agnostic, and its network of corporate customers covers the banking and finance, technology, healthcare, manufacturing, FMCG, infrastructure and automobile industries, among others, where it has relationships with brands such as TATA Steel, Persistent Systems, Vitech, Inox, Pitney Bowes, Wockhardt, MAZDA, PCBL (RP – Sanjiv Goenka Group), Hiranandani group, Cotiviti and Greenply Industries. Zaggle partnered with and has entered into arrangements with DBS Bank, Fibe (formerly, EarlySalary) and Tata Securities to offer their products and value-added services, including insurance, investment and tax planning, to its Users on their platform.

Tata Motors Ties Up With Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar To Offer Its Range Of Passenger Electric Vehicles

Tata Motors, one of India’s largest automotive manufacturers, is proud to become the first EV manufacturer to join hands with the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB), to help Paramilitary Forces, State police personnel and their families across the nation to go.ev.

As a part of this coveted association, Tata Motors’ EV portfolio consisting of the Tiago.ev, Tigor EV, and the Nexon EV PRIME and MAX will be available at special rates to all beneficiaries of the venture.

As a measure of welfare for the currently serving and retired personnel of Railway Protection Force (RPF), the Intelligence Bureau (I.B), Special Protection Group (SPG), National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB), National Investigation Agency (NIA), Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP), Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF), Sashastra Seema Bal (SSB), Central Industrial Security Force (CISF), Border Security Force (BSF), Assam Rifles and all State Police personnel, the Ministry of Home Affairs set up the Kendriya Police Kalyan Bhandar (KPKB) on 18th Sept 2006. Currently, KPKB has 119 Master Canteens which act as distribution centres and 1800+ subsidiary canteens which sell products to the troops and families.

To know more about offers and car buying options, call your nearest dealership or visit https://ev.tatamotors.com/.

Goldmedal Electricals introduces Torus: A Powerful LED Street Light

* Powerful street light with clear, high-grade lenses and an efficient LED driver.

Goldmedal Electricals, India’s leading provider of innovative electrical solutions, introduces Torus LED Street light for illuminating outdoor spaces and providing security. The clear, high-grade lenses of Torus ensure night-time visibility on city streets.  

Torus is an ideal lighting solution for streets, roads, and public spaces designed for efficiency and durability. Its cutting-edge design boasts an impressive IP66 rating, ensuring protection against extreme weather conditions. Prices for Torus street light start from Rs. 1235/-.

Commenting on the Torus LED street light, Bishan Jain, Director, Goldmedal Electricals, said, “At Goldmedal, our unwavering commitment lies in developing top-notch lighting solutions that enhance safety and visibility. The introduction of Torus LED Street light, thoughtfully equipped with premium lenses, is a stride forward in the realm of lighting technology. It establishes our efforts to create synergy between optimum performance and the judicious employment of energy resources while creating products that create a safer and more efficient world.” 

Other features include Torus Street Light:

120-degree beam: The Torus LED light offers 120-degree beam angle for even distribution of light

Multiple Power variants:  The Torus LED lights are available in three power variants - 24W, 36W and 50W

Multiple colours: The Torus LED lights have options for both warm white (3000K) and daylight (6500K) colour temperatures

Aluminium Body: The Torus LED lights feature a die-cast aluminium body, ensuring superior heat dissipation.

LED Driver: The Torus LED lights are equipped with an independent, energy-efficient LED driver

Goldmedal Electricals, one of India’s leading Fast Moving Electrical Goods (FMEG) companies is known for its wide range of lighting solutions for residential, commercial, and industrial applications. The company also offers a variety of modular switches and accessories, home automation systems, fans, wires and cables, doorbells, fans, PVC pipes, DBs, MCBs, and various other electrical products.

About Goldmedal Electricals

Goldmedal Electricals is a home-grown electrical company which was established in the year 1979 with a vision to create electrical switches and accessories that make a positive difference to the lives of consumers. The company is known in the industry for manufacturing high-quality wiring devices and introducing a host of innovations in the industry. In 1981, Goldmedal entered the Wires and Cables business. In 1995, the company set up a state-of-the-art manufacturing unit in Goregaon, Mumbai for the manufacturing of wires & cables, and modular switches. Alongside Wires and Cables, the company today manufactures a vast range of electrical products including various types of switches, home automation systems, security systems, entertainment devices, fans, wires and cables, doorbells, electrical accessories, and more for residential buildings as well as commercial establishments.