Dynatrace Ranked #1 Across Three Of Five Use Cases In The 2024 Gartner® Critical Capabilities For Observability Platforms Report

* Dynatrace also named a Leader and positioned furthest for Vision and highest in Execution in the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant™ for Observability Platforms

Dynatrace (NYSE: DT), the leader in end-to-end observability and security, announced its platform ranked #1 in three of five Use Cases in the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Observability Platforms report. Gartner evaluated 17 vendors and positioned Dynatrace highest in the following Use Cases: Application Health and Performance Monitoring (4.27/5), Hybrid Infrastructure Platform Operations (4.25/5), and Business Insights (4.22/5). This report accompanies the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms, which named Dynatrace a Leader and positioned the company furthest for Completeness of Vision and highest for Ability to Execute.

“Advanced AI-powered observability and security, analytics, and automation have become mandatory to harness the complexity generated by modern digital ecosystems,” said Steve Tack, EVP, Chief Product Officer at Dynatrace. “The Dynatrace platform was purpose-built to allow teams to turn the unprecedented volumes of diverse data across their cloud-native architectures into real-time, contextually relevant insights that IT, development, security, and business teams understand. We’re honored to be recognized by Gartner, and we’re committed to continually enabling the business transformation initiatives of the world’s most successful companies.”

Gartner recommends that organizations view the Magic Quadrant and the companion Critical Capabilities together to gain a holistic view of the vendors in the observability market. Complimentary copies of the 2024 Gartner Critical Capabilities for Observability Platforms report and the 2024 Gartner Magic Quadrant for Observability Platforms are available on the Dynatrace website.

India’s Future International Champions: 5 Emerging Women Athletes Of India

As India advances on the global sports stage, a new generation of female athletes is emerging, poised to become the nation's next sports icons. This exciting transformation is supported by the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation and Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation which are dedicated to nurturing and empowering young talent. Through substantial funding and support, including state-of-the-art facilities for professional training, these athletes are breaking records and inspiring future generations.

Here’s a closer look at five women athletes to watch:

1. Shaili Singh 

Shaili Singh has been making waves in Indian athletics. In 2018, at just 14 years old, she joined the Junior India Camp in the long jump and began training under Dronacharya Robert Bobby George, supported by the Sports Authority of India and the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation. Shaili holds national records in the U-16 (6.15 m), U-18 (6.48 m), and U-20 (6.76 m) categories. She earned a silver medal at the Junior World Athletics Championships in 2021 and another silver at the Asian Championships in 2023, marking her as a formidable competitor on the international stage. 

In October 2023, she achieved a world ranking of 22 but narrowly missed the entry for the Paris Olympics 2024 in the World Ranking quota by just 11 points. Shaili won gold at the Indian Grand Prix in April 2023 with a personal best jump of 6.76 meters—the second-best by an Indian woman. In the same year, she secured a bronze in the World Athletics Seiko Grand Prix held in Yokohama, Japan, and also participated in the Asian Indoor Championships, the Budapest World Athletics Championships, and the Hangzhou Asian Games. In 2024, participated in six World Athletics Continental Tour bronze/international meets, where she secured two silvers and one bronze. 

Shaili is poised to carry forward India’s long jump legacy and is expected to break the national record of 6.83 meters set by Anju Bobby George at the Athens Olympics in 2004.  

2. Poorva Hitesh Sawant  

Poorva Hitesh Sawant is known for her explosive speed and strength. Her journey began at the age of seven, and since then, she has explored various events, including the long jump and heptathlon, before discovering her passion for the triple jump in 2021. After moving to Bangalore in 2022 to train under the guidance of Robert Bobby George, Poorva’s dedication has led to remarkable achievements. She finished 4th at the Asian Indoor Championship in 2023 with a jump of 13.06 meters, won gold in the National Federation Cup in 2023, and clinched gold at the 3rd Indian Open Jumps Competition and Indian Grand Prix in 2024. With a personal best of 13.31 meters, she is expected to become a strong competitor at the international level. 

3. Ravada Kusuma  

Ravada Kusuma, a talented long jumper from Andhra Pradesh, has faced her fair share of ups and downs throughout her athletic career, including injuries and fluctuations in performance at national competitions. In 2023, her hard work finally paid off as she won gold in the U-23 National Championship and silver in the All India Inter University Championship. In 2024, she secured gold in the Khelo India University Games, marking a significant turning point in her athletic career. After joining the National Junior Camp in 2017, the support from the Anju Bobby Sports Foundation provided her access to quality coaching, training facilities, and nutrition. With a personal best of 6.14 meters, Kusuma's immense potential suggests she has yet to achieve her best.  

4. Namayi Ruchitha 

Namayi Ruchitha is a rising star in athletics, showcasing her talent on the track. In 2022, she won gold at the U-20 National Athletics Championship in the 100-meter hurdles and silver at the Khelo India University Games. In 2023, she secured silver in the Junior National Athletic Championship, and in 2024, she clinched gold again at the Khelo India University Games. With a personal best time of 14.28 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles, Namayi is a versatile and promising athlete to watch in future championships. The support from the foundation has allowed her to concentrate on her training and set ambitious goals, such as breaking the 14-second barrier in her events.  

5. Susmita 

Susmita’s journey hasn’t been easy; she has faced numerous challenges but her resolve to overcome these obstacles has been inspiring. Susmita draws strength from her family and her coach, Robert Bobby George, who motivates her to keep pushing forward. Her impressive achievements include earning silver at the Asian U20 Athletics Championships in 2023, gold at the Khelo India Youth Games in 2022, gold in the U20 National Athletic Championship in 2023, and a bronze at both the Indian Grand Prix and the Indian Open Jumps Meet in 2024, with a personal best of 6.28 meters. As she continues to rise, Susmita is emerging as a strong contender for future sports glory in the long jump. 

Conclusion

These five young athletes, supported by Anju Bobby Sports Foundation and Anandana- The Coca-Cola India Foundation, are setting the stage for India’s future sports success. As they train, compete, and break barriers, the nation watches in anticipation, ready to cheer them on as they reach the pinnacle of sporting excellence and represent India with pride and passion.   

PhonePe Enables Credit Line On UPI On Its Platform

*     Consumers can now link their pre-approved credit line to UPI on PhonePe and use it to make payments across millions of merchants

*     This also provides businesses an added avenue for customer payments and reduces drop offs

PhonePe today announced the launch of Credit Line on UPI on its platform. Consumers who avail credit lines from their banks can now link these credit lines to UPI on PhonePe and seamlessly make merchant payments. This feature enables consumers to make purchases with ease across millions of merchants and avail the flexibility of short-term credit that helps them manage their monthly expenses better.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) recently expanded the scope of UPI to include pre-approved credit lines, called ‘Credit Line on UPI’, allowing consumers to avail credit lines through banks and  use these through their UPI apps. This will further help exponentially increase the number of merchants where credit lines can be utilised.

Along with consumers, the option also allows merchants on the PhonePe Payment Gateway (PG), to offer their customers an additional payment option at the time of checkout. This not only reduces friction but also lowers cart abandonment leading to higher sales. Merchants simply need to integrate with PhonePe PG to add ‘Credit Line on UPI’ as a payment option to enable this offering.

Commenting on the launch Deep Agrawal, Head of Payments at PhonePe said “We are excited to launch Credit Line on UPI on our platform. This is the second offering that will unlock the potential of credit usage on UPI, following the tremendous success of Rupay Credit Cards on UPI. We believe digital payments in India is growing strength to strength and PhonePe is committed to providing the most innovative and best-in-class solutions to our customers. This offering will revolutionise the access and use of credit in the country and we are focussed on offering a varied set of new use cases in close partnership with the ecosystem players.”

Credit line on UPI rides on the same UPI rails that millions of Indians are familiar with. Here’s how users can avail it:

Users can link their Credit Line on UPI by clicking on the profile section on the top left of the PhonePe app home page and select the bank from which they availed the Credit Line.

The Credit Line associated with their registered phone number will  be linked on UPI upon clicking on the bank.

After linking, the user will be required to set a UPI PIN

Once this is done, the Credit Line option will show up as a payment instrument on the payment page while the user is making a payment.

About PhonePe Group:

PhonePe Group is India’s leading fintech company. Its flagship product, the PhonePe digital payments app, was launched in Aug 2016. In just 7 years, the company has scaled rapidly to become India’s leading consumer payments app with 550+ million registered users and a digital payments acceptance network of 40+ million merchants. PhonePe also processes over 270 million daily transactions with an annualised Total Payment Value (TPV) of USD 1.5+ Trillion.

On the back of its leadership in digital payments, PhonePe Group has expanded into financial services (Insurance, Lending, Wealth) as well as new consumer tech businesses (Pincode - hyperlocal e-commerce and Indus App Store - India's first localised App Store). PhonePe Group is an India headquartered technology company with a portfolio of businesses aligned with the company's vision to offer every Indian an equal opportunity to accelerate their progress by unlocking the flow of money and access to services.

Samsung Brings Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification To Galaxy Watches In India

Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced the rollout of Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification (IHRN) feature on the Samsung Health Monitor app for Galaxy Watches. The new feature, combined with the app’s existing Blood Pressure and Electrocardiogram (ECG) monitoring capabilities, helps detect heart rhythms suggestive of atrial fibrillation (AFib), offering Galaxy Watch users a more comprehensive understanding of their heart health.

Once activated in the Samsung Health Monitor app, the IHRN feature continuously checks for irregular heart rhythms in the background using the Galaxy Watch’s BioActive Sensor. If a certain number of consecutive measurements are irregular, Galaxy Watch warns the user of potential AFib activity, prompting them to take an ECG using their watch for a more accurate measurement. With the existing Blood Pressure and Heart Rate monitoring, this new feature provides users with even deeper insights into their cardiovascular health.

Cardiovascular disease remains one of the leading causes of death worldwide, and AFib — a type of arrhythmia — is widely considered a warning sign for major cardiovascular issues including an increased risk of stroke, heart failure and other complications. Moreover, many cases of AFib are asymptomatic or even silent, leaving people unaware of their risk.

With the addition of the IHRN feature, Galaxy Watch users can now monitor other crucial aspects of their heart health. Equipped with Samsung’s BioActive Sensor, it offers tools to help users better understand their heart health, including on-demand ECG recording and an HR Alert function that detects abnormally high or low heart rates.

The Irregular Heart Rhythm Notification feature is now available as part of the newly launched Galaxy Watch7 Ultra, Galaxy Watch7 as well as on Galaxy Watch6, Watch5 and Watch4 series.

Galaxy Watch users can simply update the Samsung Health Monitor app on their devices via Galaxy Store and then enable the IHRN feature from the settings menu on the app.

Gameskraft Foundation And Inspire Institute Of Sport Unveil ‘Mere Kadmon Ke Peechhe’

* A Tribute to the Unsung Heroes Behind India's Sporting Success

Gameskraft Foundation, the social arm of leading skill-based online games company Gameskraft, in partnership with the Inspire Institute of Sport (IIS), proudly launches ‘Mere Kadmon Ke Peechhe’. This evocative film celebrates the unsung heroes—the support systems behind some of India’s most promising track and field athletes.

The film offers a glimpse into the lives of 16 track and field athletes from IIS, including iconic figures such as Neeraj Chopra (Men’s Javelin Throw), Parul Chaudhary (Women’s 5000m and 3000m Steeplechase), Avinash Sable (Men’s 3000m Steeplechase), and Praveen Chithravel (Men’s Triple Jump), who are all supported at the ‘Gameskraft Foundation Athletics Centre of Excellence’. By showcasing their journey, the campaign seeks to inspire a new generation of athletes and spotlight the collective effort required to achieve greatness.

The campaign goes beyond the athletes themselves, shedding light on the crucial contributions of coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists, sports scientists, and the unwavering encouragement from family and friends. ‘Mere Kadmon Ke Peechhe’ beautifully captures the essence of teamwork and dedication, reminding us that behind every medal is a village of supporters who make success possible.

Rishi Wadhera, Head of Corporate Communications and CSR at Gameskraft, said, “Our shared vision with IIS focuses on nurturing athletic talent and further building the sports ecosystem in India. ‘Mere Kadmon Ke Peechhe’ is a tribute to the collective tireless dedication, resilience, and unseen efforts of the support group that fuels every athlete's pursuit of excellence. We hope this film resonates with all; athletes, and all those who stand behind them - coaches, sports scientists, physiotherapists, nutritionists, friends, family and more.”

Rushdee Warley, CEO of Inspire Institute of Sport, further added, “At IIS, we are committed to nurturing talent and providing our athletes with world-class resources - sports coaches, physiotherapists, nutritionists,etc. This campaign is not just about the athletes, but also the collaborative spirit that drives them to excel. We are grateful to the Gameskraft Foundation for their tremendous support in this journey.”

Produced by Fat Rabbit Productions, the film is a heartfelt ode to the power of community and the relentless pursuit of excellence. The ‘Mere Kadmon Ke Peechhe’ campaign underscores Gameskraft Foundation’s mission to uplift and empower the sports ecosystem in India, reinforcing its commitment to fostering talent and celebrating the spirit of sportsmanship.

The campaign film is now live on the Gameskraft official Instagram and LinkedIn pages. It is also available on the Inspire Institute of Sport’s official YouTube channel. Watch it here: https://www.instagram.com/reel/C-9gwMhyVZh/

About Gameskraft Foundation

Gameskraft Foundation is the social arm of the leading online skill-based games company Gameskraft Technologies Pvt Ltd. The foundation engages with communities at a grassroots level to transform lives and create a positive impact, powering ambitions and realising hopes through its efforts.

About IIS

Inspire Institute of Sport is India’s first privately funded high-performance training centre that trains talented young athletes across five Olympic Disciplines - Wrestling, Boxing, Judo, Athletics and Swimming. Spread over 42 acres in Vijayanagar, Karnataka, IIS is a unique initiative led by the JSW Group that brings together 30+ corporate donors who are collectively funding the operations of the institute through CSR funding. Led by an Advisory Board comprising senior Indian sporting legends like Abhinav Bindra, Sourav Ganguly, Mahesh Bhupathi and high-performance expert Dr Tom Patrick, IIS offers 500+ talented young athletes’ full scholarships in a completely residential, world-class training environment. Visit us at https://www.inspireinstituteofsport.com/

Birla Fertility & IVF further Expands Its Network To 50 Clinics By Acquiring BabyScience IVF

Birla Fertility & IVF, India’s third-largest IVF network and a part of the USD 3 billion CK Birla Group, announced the acquisition of 12 BabyScience IVF Clinics, marking its entry into Karnataka, Maharashtra, and Tamil Nadu. BFI will now manage 50 clinics nationwide. The acquisition is a key component of Birla Fertility & IVF's strategic expansion plan, with a continued investment of over Rs 500 crore.

Speaking on this second acquisition within 3 months of acquiring ARMC IVF chain in Kerala, Avanti Birla, Chairman and Founder, Birla Fertility & IVF, said, "At Birla Fertility & IVF, we bring care into the science of conception. It’s something I’m very passionate about—creating access for more couples and women. We focus on tailoring treatments to individual patient needs, which includes advanced diagnostic testing and data-driven precision medicine to optimize outcomes. Fertility preservation, egg freezing, and embryo freezing are also key to what we do, allowing women to choose when to start a family. We ensure that fertility specialists, andrologists, and counsellors come together to support our patients both physically and emotionally. We have renowned global doctors and leading fertility specialists as our advisors, and we partner with global institutions to ensure couples have access to cutting-edge solutions in their parenthood journey. We are delighted to partner with BabyScience IVF clinics. They have consistently demonstrated excellence in the field of fertility care.”

Speaking on the occasion, Abhishek Aggrawal, Chief Business Officer, Birla Fertility & IVF, stated, "We have expanded across India, to leverage our global expertise and state-of-the-art infrastructure and deliver exceptional pregnancy rates that meet international standards. Our comprehensive range of services includes gynaecological procedures, male fertility treatments, laparoscopic procedures, genetic screening, diagnostics, and donor services." 

Dr. Manjunath CS, Founder of BabyScience, said, “We are excited to join this strong national brand, so that our patients will continue to benefit from the best science in the industry, and we look forward to operational enhancements as we continue to grow in Karnataka Maharashtra and Tamil Nadu as part of Birla Fertility & IVF.”

Commenting on this strategic move, Akshat Seth, Vice Chairman, C K Birla Healthcare, said, “With this step, Birla Fertility & IVF aims to raise awareness and provide reliable fertility treatments, strengthening our presence in the South. With BabyScience, we have found a like-minded partner who has a similar care model.”

In a country where 28 million couples face fertility-related challenges, and less than 1% seek assistance, Birla Fertility & IVF aims to raise awareness. With this acquisition, Birla Fertility & IVF has a combined experience of over 120,000 IVF cycles and has treated more than 230,000 patients.

Photo Caption:  Dr. Manjunath CS, Founder of BabyScience and Abhishek Aggrawal, Chief Business Officer, Birla Fertility & IVF at the press conference to announce the acquisition of 12 BabyScience IVF Clinics, marking its entry into Karnataka.

nasscom Strengthens India-Malaysia Tech Ties With Strategic MoUs With MDEC And PIKOM

In a significant move aimed at fostering stronger, sustained, and long-term business engagements between the Malaysian digital ecosystem and the Indian tech industry, nasscom has announced the signing of two pivotal Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) with the National Tech Association of Malaysia (PIKOM) and Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The MoU signing coincided with the state visit of Prime Minister of Malaysia, H.E. Dato’ Seri Anwar bin Ibrahim.

The MoU signing ceremony was honored by the presence of H.E. Gobind Singh Deo, Hon Minister for Digital, Malaysia whose leadership plays a pivotal role in advancing this bilateral cooperation. Alongside him were key industry figures, including Mr. Rajesh Nambiar, President Designate of nasscom, Mr. YB Tuan Syed Ibrahim Chairman of MDEC, and Mr. Ong Chin Seong Chairman of PIKOM, all marking a significant milestone in the partnership between our two nations.

These strategic MoUs are set to enhance awareness of the Malaysian technology landscape among Indian companies, facilitate bilateral trade and investment opportunities, and provide essential market access support. Key initiatives include business matching platforms, networking sessions, and dialogues aimed at creating significant market opportunities for both nations.

As part of the MoU with MDEC, the collaboration will focus on:

Joint promotional activities for the purpose of awareness building on Malaysian tech eco-system and promotion of its digital eco-system.

Help Malaysian Tech companies in comprehending the India market opportunity via knowledge sharing, research reports and networking with Indian Tech companies to explore partnership and Joint go-to-market activities/collaborations.

Facilitating engagements on talent development for exchange of ideas and best practices and building greater familiarity of each other’s talent ecosystem.

To invite nasscom to join any of MDEC sectorial committees/ network with the aim to promote technology trade between India and Malaysia.

Provide market access to Indian tech companies in Malaysia by assisting in work visa applications (MTEP & DE Rantau), support nasscom and its member companies for high skilled worker mobility and other policy bottleneck and ensure ease of doing business for promoting Malaysia as a strong investment destination in the larger Asia-Pacific (“APAC”) region.

The MoU with PIKOM reflects a mutual desire to establish a collaborative relationship that will nurture the growth of trade in technology between India and Malaysia. The key areas of focus include:

Facilitating mutual exchange of information on Indian and Malaysian Tech industry landscape, recent shifts, challenges and potential for growth.

Organizing and supporting events, both virtual and in-person, to promote greater collaboration between the Malaysian and Indian technology companies.

Inviting subject matter experts from industry, but not limited to the technology industry, for sharing case studies and advisory on growth strategies, do’s and don’ts etc.

Organizing and supporting networking opportunities between Indian and Malaysian IT companies for the purpose of collaboration, R&D, and joint go to market.

Creating Special Interest Group to channelize joint industry positioning for the Malaysian market with the purpose of enabling Ease of Doing Business. 

Speaking on the occasion, Rajesh Nambiar, President Designate at nasscom, stated, “These MoUs signify a new chapter in the relationship between the Indian and Malaysian tech industries. We are committed to deepening this collaboration, which will not only enhance market opportunities for both nations but also drive innovation and growth in the region.”

“We are thrilled to strengthen our cooperation with nasscom through this MoU. Just as the relationship between Malaysia and India has evolved over the years, we aspire to grow this to a stronger comprehensive strategic partnership. Through knowledge sharing and joint initiatives, we aim to create a more vibrant and interconnected ecosystem”, added Ong Chin Seong during the signing ceremony.

The MoUs are expected to catalyze significant advancements in technology trade between India and Malaysia, paving the way for a stronger digital economy partnership in the years to come.

About nasscom

nasscom represents the voice of over $250 billion technology industry in India with the vision to establish the nation as the world’s leading technology ecosystem. Boasting a diverse and influential community of over 3000 member companies our network spans the entire spectrum of the industry from DeepTech and AI start-ups to multinationals and from products to services, Global Capability Centres to Engineering firms. Guided by our vision, our strategic imperatives are to accelerate skilling at scale for future-ready talent, strengthen the innovation quotient across industry verticals, create new market opportunities - both international and domestic, drive policy advocacy to advance innovation and ease of doing business, and build the industry narrative with a focus on Trust, and Innovation. And, in everything we do, we will continue to champion the need for diversity and equal opportunity.

For more details visit our website https://nasscom.in/ or write to us at: comms@nasscom.in

About PIKOM

PIKOM, THE NATIONAL TECH ASSOCIATION OF MALAYSIA, is the association representing the technology industry in Malaysia. Formed in 1986, its membership currently stands at more than 1,000 active companies involved in a whole spectrum of digital TECH products and services, which command 80% of the National Digital Economy.

There are 8 Chapters under PIKOM: GBS Malaysia; CIO; Cybersecurity; E-Commerce; Venture Investment; SpaceTech, Women in Tech and Digital Infrastructure  These chapters help improve and drive the business climate for all member companies, together with promoting industry growth in line with national aspirations.

As the Voice of the Tech Industry, PIKOM embraces the task of growing the size and capabilities of the tech industry in Malaysia by creating opportunities for its members as well as all Malaysians to capture the benefits offered by advances in technology. For more information, visit www.pikom.org.my.