ServiceNow Announces Partnership With FutureSkills Prime – A Nasscom MeitY Initiative

* The partnership furthers the company’s global initiative RiseUp with ServiceNow to skill one million people by the end of 2024

ServiceNow India, the leading digital workflow company, today announced its skills partnership with FutureSkills Prime – a MeitY nasscom digital skilling initiative – to train 5,000 learners across India, in new digital skills. The partnership offers clear pathways to build rewarding careers that are available across ServiceNow’s fast-growing network and supports RiseUp with ServiceNow, a global focus to skill one million people by the end of 2024.

This initiative furthers the Government of India’s efforts to develop India as a global talent hub and will launch with two entry-level on-demand ServiceNow courses available to all learners, at no cost. The Welcome to ServiceNow and ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals includes technical and interpersonal skills needed to establish a digital career.

The curriculum is aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) to create a standardised and high quality vocational and education system approved by National Council for Vocational Education & Training (NVCET). On successful completion of ServiceNow Administration Fundamentals, individuals would qualify to undertake the certification exam to be a ServiceNow Certified System Administrator (CSA). 

Kirti Seth, CEO, SSC NASSCOM said, “We are pleased to collaborate with ServiceNow as their vision fits into FutureSkills Prime vision of transforming India into a digital global talent hub.

This collaboration brings two of their industry relevant courses to 1.3 million FutureSkills Prime learners. These courses are aligned to the National Skills Qualification Framework (NSQF) and will provide students, working professionals and individuals with transferable skills, aimed largely at learners from smaller towns in India to grow their technical competency, and build a career.”

Kamolika Gupta Peres, VP and Managing Director, Indian subcontinent and SAARC, said, “Preparing India’s workforce to meet global market needs for emerging technologies is one of the biggest challenges and opportunities for India in the year ahead.

As I speak to ServiceNow customers across financial services, public sector, telecommunications, manufacturing and even digital native industries, all share one common key challenge, to recruit or contract upskilled workers who can enable digital workflows throughout their organisations. FutureSkills Prime – A MeitY nasscom digital skilling initiative - addresses this critical business need and strengthens ServiceNow’s vision to build a future-ready workforce in India.”

Sumeet Mathur, Vice President and Managing Director, ServiceNow India Technology and Business Centre?, commenting on the partnership, said, “ServiceNow is excited to partner with FutureSkills Prime to expand our skilling initiatives in India. The Government of India is concentrating efforts towards building a skills-first economy which is strategically aligned with the Digital India program, to empower the country, digitally.  

This initiative is playing an integral role in helping India become a global powerhouse of tech talent. Together with nasscom, ServiceNow aims to develop ‘digital workflow skills’ by focusing on the opportunity gap and create meaningful digital careers that serve every industry, globally.”

About ServiceNow

ServiceNow (NYSE: NOW) is making the world of work, work better for people. Our cloud-based platform and solutions deliver digital workflows that create great experiences and unlock productivity for employees and the enterprise. For more information, visit: www.servicenow.com.

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About FutureSkills Prime

A joint initiative by nasscom & MeitY, FutureSkills Prime is India’s technology skilling hub with the vision to make the country a Digital Talent Nation. It is democratising learning and offers – students and professionals a chance to skill, upskill and reskill to grow in their careers.

FutureSkills Prime is a holistic Career Building program to be a nasscom certified professional. Through the competency diagnostic test, learners can choose a career track, get skilled in selected technologies through relevant courses. Learn & engage with Industry experts and access to exclusive career development opportunities like job fairs, internships, hiring hackathons, skill challenges etc.

FutureSkills Prime provides an opportunity to learners to be at par with international technology trends through global quality courses and play exciting valued and purposeful role in the digital future. The Course curriculums are aligned to National Skills Qualifications Framework (NSQF), which is a structured mechanism to map industry requirements to skills and competencies. 

Furthermore, FutureSkills Prime funds the skilling ambition of the learners through the Govt of India incentives. After successfully earning the nasscom certificate eligible learners can apply for the incentive that will be directly debited to their bank accounts.

Learn more: https://futureskillsprime.in/govt-of-India-incentives

Kotak Mahindra Bank Ups The Ante With the Digital Rupee App

* Adds CBDC - UPI Interoperability to Ease Day-To-Day Customer Convenience

* Customers can now conveniently use the Digital Rupee (e) app to scan any QR code at merchants for groceries & daily payments.

Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited (“KMBL”/“Kotak”) today announced the introduction of a UPI interoperability feature on its Digital Rupee (e?) application as a part of the RBI’s CBDC pilot project. With this, e? app users can now scan any QR code at merchants to make payments for groceries and daily expenses. This feature will empower customers to make payments on the existing UPI QR codes available at merchants. As on date, the feature is Live for Android users.

The ‘e?’ app allows users to make transactions without disclosing bank account details, supports easy transfers, decluttering the bank statements to ensure a safe and regulated interface, making the experience seamless.

Virat Diwanji, Group President & Head Consumer Bank, Kotak Mahindra Bank said, “We are proud to introduce the CBDC-UPI Interoperability feature that will take us a step closer to strengthening the vision of Digital India. With the e? application, our aim is to encourage a wider adoption of the Digital Rupee (e?). The convenience, safety and security provided through the application, will support a faster transaction, providing customers and merchants the opportunity to be a part of the digital revolution”. 

Till date, 13 banks have become part of RBI’s pilot initiative and users across 26 cities are given access on an invitation-only basis. Once the interoperability feature stabilizes, RBI may open up Digital Rupee (e?) for all in the near future. As per the RBI regulations, the Digital Rupee is a legal tender in India, and its interoperability with UPI will further bolster the adoption of digital currency.

About Kotak Mahindra Bank Limited

Established in 1985, Kotak Mahindra Group is one of India's leading financial services conglomerates. In February 2003, Kotak Mahindra Finance Ltd. (KMFL), the Group's flagship company, received banking license from the Reserve Bank of India (RBI), becoming the first non-banking finance company in India to convert into a bank - Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd (KMBL).

Kotak Mahindra Group (Group) offers a wide range of financial services that encompass every sphere of life. From commercial banking, to stock broking, mutual funds, life and general insurance and investment banking, the Group caters to the diverse financial needs of individuals and the corporate sector. The premise of Kotak Mahindra Group’s business model is concentrated India, diversified financial services. The bold vision that underscores the Group’s growth is an inclusive one, with a host of products and services designed to address the needs of the unbanked and insufficiently banked.

Kotak Mahindra Group has a global presence through its subsidiaries in UK, USA, Gulf Region, Singapore and Mauritius with offices in London, New York, Dubai, Abu Dhabi, Singapore and Mauritius respectively. As on 30th June, 2023, Kotak Mahindra Bank Ltd has a national footprint of 1,788 branches and 3,047 ATMs, and branches in GIFT City and DIFC (Dubai).

Cyient DLM Honoured With The Supplier Excellence Award From Honeywell Aerospace

Cyient DLM, an integrated electronics manufacturing company, announced that it has been awarded the Supplier Excellence Award by Honeywell Aerospace, a leading provider of aerospace systems, products, and services at the Honeywell Supplier Event held at Bengaluru.

The award recognizes Cyient DLM's outstanding contributions in fostering a strong partnership and engaging in the early stages of product development. This collaborative approach has played a crucial role in driving the success of various projects, ensuring the delivery of high-quality aerospace solutions that meet the stringent requirements of the industry.

"We are honoured to receive the Supplier Excellence Award from Honeywell Aerospace. This recognition underscores our dedication to excellence, innovation, and close collaboration with our partners. By actively engaging in the early phases of product development, we can better understand and address the unique challenges of the aerospace industry, ultimately delivering superior solutions", said Ram Dornala, COO, Cyient DLM on receiving this award.

Cyient DLM's expertise in design to manufacturing, combined with Honeywell Aerospace's commitment to pushing the boundaries of aerospace technology, has resulted in the development of cutting-edge products that advance the industry. The award acknowledges the mutual efforts of both organizations in driving innovation and achieving operational excellence.

Emids Is Recognised As A Top Employer 2023 In India

Emids, a global leader in technology-led transformation and digital engineering solutions for the healthcare and life sciences industry, has been recognised as the ‘Top Employer 2023 in India’ in a survey done by Top Employers Institute.

Operating across 6 countries with an expanding global headcount of over 3,300 employees, Emids has core service offerings in Technology-led Digital Transformation, Data and Generative AI and Consulting which have fuelled its growth over the past decade. With its global delivery center based in India, Emids has over 2,500 employees in its offices located in Bangalore, Hyderabad and Noida.

Being certified as a Top Employer showcases an organization’s dedication to a better world of work and exhibits this through excellent HR policies and people practices.

The Top Employers Institute programme certifies organizations based on the participation and results of their HR Best Practices Survey. This survey covers six HR domains consisting of 20 topics including People Strategy, Work Environment, Talent Acquisition, Learning, Diversity, Equity & Inclusion, Wellbeing and more.

Commenting on this recognition, Pradipta Banerjee, Chief People Officer, Emids said "We are delighted to receive this prestigious certification from the Top Employer Institute, specifically for our operations in India. At Emids, we cultivate an innovative, technology-driven culture with our people at its core. Our employees are passionate about driving transformative changes and are dedicated towards advancing the future of healthcare through cutting-edge technology solutions. We are committed to providing a workplace that prioritizes people-centered strategies, embraces digital first mindset and fosters the finest tech-savvy talent”.

Top Employers Institute CEO David Plink says: “Exceptional times bring out the best in people and organizations. And we have witnessed this in our Top Employers Certification Programme this year: exceptional performance from the certified Top Employers 2023. These employers have always shown that they care for the development and well-being of their people. By doing so, they collectively enrich the world of work. We are proud to announce and celebrate this year’s group of leading people-oriented employers: the Top Employers 2023.”

The programme has certified and recognised 2053 Top Employers in 121 countries/regions across five continents.

ACES Serving The Busiest Airport In South India - Bengaluru's Kempegowda International Airport

ACES India Private Limited, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Advanced Communications and Electronics Systems Company (ACES) was honored to host His Excellency Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, Saudi Arabia’s Minister of Communications and Information Technology (MCIT) along with MCIT’s delegation at the Kempegowda International Airport in Bangalore, India.

ACES India is proud to provide the Neutral Host Mobile Infrastructure Service across different areas of the airport, including Terminal 1, Terminal 2, Taj Hotel, Multi-modal transport hub, Taj Hotel Expansion, Ancillary buildings (cargo terminal, retail and dining areas) and the upcoming entertainment and dining facilities. The airport was the Skytrax-2022 award-winning “Best Regional Airport in India and South Asia.”

H.E Eng. Abdullah Al-Swaha, expressed his pride in seeing ACES, a Saudi Digital Neutral Host company making rapid advances internationally and recognized the company’s remarkable achievements in the Indian telecommunications market. He also applauded ACES’s R&D initiatives, including in 5G, Software development and other ORAN activities. In line with Saudi Vision 2030, the Ministry has pledged to support ACES as one the Kingdoms fastest growing and rising companies.

During the visit, ACES CEO Dr. Akram Aburas proudly showcased the company’s state-of-the-art Mobile Infrastructure and In-Building Mobile solution (4G and 5G ready) at the Bangalore airport. He expressed pride in serving passengers at one of the fastest-growing airports in the world, the busiest airport in South India and the third largest in India. He also expressed confidence in ACES potential to become one of the leading Digital Telecom Infrastructure companies in India.

A senior management team from Bangalore International Airport Limited (BIAL) welcomed the Ministry’s delegation and expressed BIAL’s satisfaction with ACES’ commitment, performance and services at the airport.

Abbott Helps People With Vertigo Take Control Of Their Health With Launch Of An Easy-To-Use ‘Vertigo Coach’ App In India

•       User-friendly, solution that offers comprehensive information on vertigo management to people living with it, at their fingertips, at any time they may need it

•       Helps people stay on track and manage vertigo with helpful pill reminders, lifestyle tips, and videos of specially designed exercises that can help one train their vestibular system (a sensory system that creates the sense of balance and movement of our head in space)

•       The Vertigo Coach app can help the 9.9 million people in India who live with vertigo in adopting holistic lifestyle changes to better manage their condition

Abbott has launched the ‘Vertigo Coach’ app in India, a digital health solution to help people with vertigo get the information and resources they need to manage their condition holistically, at any time of the day. It will act as a companion to people living with vertigo, helping them manage their condition by empowering them with tips on lifestyle choices and exercise. The app can be downloaded on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Vivek V Kamath, Managing Director, Abbott India Limited, said, “Vertigo, is a disorienting condition that can be effectively managed with appropriate steps. It’s important to help people understand it fully and simplify their journey to better health. With our user-friendly app, we hope people living with vertigo feel empowered with the information they may need to keep the condition under control. We are committed to helping people with vertigo make any necessary lifestyle changes and stick to their treatment better with such comprehensive digital solutions. This can help them move forward in life with confidence.”

The Vertigo Coach app will serve as a one-stop platform offering information about symptoms, common vertigo triggers, and how to manage vertigo episodes. By providing information about symptoms and ways to manage vertigo episodes, the app can further improve meaningful interactions between patients and their physicians. Additionally, it helps people stay on top of their treatment plan by helping users keep track of their medicines and avoid inadvertently missing a dose by scheduling a time to take pills daily. Automated push notifications and pill reminders make taking medication on-time hassle-free.

Over 9.9 million people in India live with vertigo, a balance disorder that results in a sudden, unpleasant sensation that makes people feel like the world is spinning around.[i] Although similar in some ways, vertigo and regular dizziness are not the same.[ii] Dizziness makes you feel off-balance or lightheaded, while vertigo creates the false feeling that your surroundings are moving or spinning. This “spinning sensation” can be extreme and affects a person’s balance.[iii],[iv]

An episode of vertigo can last from a few seconds to a few hours, or even a few days. A vertigo episode can happen at any age, but it is more commonly observed in the elderly, with about 30% of people over 60 years of age and 50% over 85 years of age experiencing vertigo and dizziness.[v][vi] Women are two to three times more likely to experience them than men.[vii],[viii] Fortunately, there are ways to effectively manage vertigo. This involves a holistic approach with physical therapy, medication in consultation with one’s doctor, psychotherapy, and lifestyle changes.

Experiencing vertigo can be disturbing and disabling.1 It can affect all aspects of a person’s life and yet many people suffering from it, and their families, do not recognize it.1 Vertigo may be dismissed as just a moment of ‘dizziness’.2 Getting people to recognize the signs of vertigo, so its cause can be accurately diagnosed, is imperative.1,4 Vertigo episodes are treatable, so seeking proper care can help people get back to the lifestyle they enjoy.4  The Vertigo Coach App will be a key step in assisting patients and healthcare practitioners adopt holistic measures to relieve symptoms and improve overall well-being.

People with vertigo may feel a loss of control, especially when the condition affects many aspects of their lives. But this condition is manageable and Abbott’s Vertigo Coach app has a host of essential information and advice about vertigo all available in one place. Talk to your doctor for more information on the app. 

About Abbott:

Abbott is a global healthcare leader that helps people live more fully at all stages of life. Our portfolio of life-changing technologies spans the spectrum of healthcare, with leading businesses and products in diagnostics, medical devices, nutritionals and branded generic medicines. Our 115,000 colleagues serve people in more than 160 countries.

In India, Abbott was established in 1910, and is one of the country's oldest and most admired healthcare companies. With more than 12,000 employees in the country, Abbott is helping to meet the healthcare needs of consumers, patients and doctors throughout urban and rural India.

Connect with us at www.abbott.com and www.abbott.in, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/Abbott and www.facebook.com/AbbottIndia, and on Twitter @AbbottNews.

UPL SAS Introduces Need Control Solutions, Fascinate Flash For Sustainable Tea Farming In India

UPL Sustainable Agri Solutions (SAS), an integrated AgTech platform of UPL Ltd., has introduced Fascinate Flash, a safe to use, sustainable and innovative solution to redefine weed control practices in Indian tea plantations.

With its rapid action, extended residual control, and crop safety features, Fascinate Flash revolutionises weed management, positively impacting the economic and environmental aspects of tea farming.

Fascinate Flash swiftly penetrates weed leaves, leading to rapid withering and elimination within just four hours of application. In addition to eradicating existing weeds, Fascinate Flash inhibits the germination of weed seeds, maintaining a weed-free environment, and reducing the need for frequent applications of herbicides. The decrease in herbicide usage not only lowers product and labour expenses but also amplifies the return on investment for tea estate owners. This contributes to the sustained economic advancement of the industry over the long run.

Ashish Dobhal, CEO of UPL SAS, said, "With the launch of Fascinate Flash, we are confident in delivering advanced sustainable weed management for tea plantations. This marks another stride in our commitment to empower farmers with solutions that enhance productivity, nurture sustainability, and generate exceptional returns on investment, all while maintaining the balance of our environment."

For optimal results, it is recommended to use Fascinate Flash at the 3-4 weed leaf stage. UPL SAS is aiming to treat 20,000 acres of tea estates in India with Fascinate Flash in 2023, exemplifying our endeavour to the tea industry's growth through innovative solutions.