88% Of Bengaluru Gated Communities To Ramp Up Green Infra Within 3 Years: MyGate Survey

* Electric Vehicle charging infrastructure is key priority, with 40.6% keen to invest in coming 12 months and 36.8% in the coming three years

Green living is no longer a buzzword, reveals a survey by MyGate, which indicates that 88% of gated communities in Bengaluru are planning to ramp up their green infrastructure facilities in the next three years. MyGate, the largest community management app in India, conducted a survey of resident welfare associations (RWAs) to understand the pulse of gated communities towards electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure facilities, solar power and rainwater harvesting. Nearly 800 RWAs participated in the survey of which more than 300+ were from Bengaluru. Of the three, EVs are clearly a priority area, with solar not far behind; on the other hand, nearly two in three communities had already set up rainwater harvesting facilities.

As per the findings, a large majority (77.4%) of gated communities in Bengaluru are planning to install EV charging infrastructure within the next 0-3 years. Of these, 40.6% are aiming to set up the facility within the next 12 months and 36.8% plan to do so in 1-3 years. Interestingly, 7.5% had already installed such infrastructure.

The enthusiasm is not restricted to EV charging infrastructure. Solar infrastructure is also on the minds of RWAs, with 74% of respondents indicating that they intend on installing solar energy infrastructure within three years. However, unlike with EV charging, a greater proportion of communities are looking at a 1-3 year timeline (35.4%), rather than 0-12 month timeline (33.3%); just 5.1% of communities had already invested in solar power (5.1%) infrastructure.

There also remains interest in setting up rainwater harvesting facilities in gated communities, though 65.3% of communities had already set this up. Nonetheless, 23.5% of communities are planning investment in rainwater harvesting in the next 12 months, with 6.1% and 5.1% indicating that they would get it done in 1-3 years and 3-5 years, respectively.

Commenting on the insights, Mr. Abhishek Kumar, COO & Co-founder, MyGate said, “It is encouraging to learn of the scale at which gated communities are looking to invest in and adopt green infrastructure. At MyGate, we would be glad to use our expertise and create a bridge or assist communities to achieve their green goals, as we have already begun doing in the EV space.”

Respondents to the survey represent gated communities across Ahmedabad, Bengaluru, Delhi-NCR, Hyderabad, Mumbai and Pune, and overall results show that the eagerness to go green is a national phenomenon. 88.6% of gated communities across the country expressed an intent to install one of the three major green infrastructure facilities in the near term (0-3 years). 0.6% of the communities surveyed had all three installed.

Across India, 75.4% of gated communities are looking to install EV charging units within the next three years. Similarly, the number of respondents who are keen on setting up solar energy in the next three years is also as high as 75.2%. While close to 53% have already implemented rain water harvesting it is still a key priority when it comes to infrastructure upgradation. Around 38.9% of gated communities are planning to invest in setting up rainwater harvesting within the next three years. While Mumbai (78% of gated communities) is leading with regard to installation of EV infrastructure facilities in the next three years, it is Pune (76.3%) that tops the charts when it comes to solar infrastructure. 

About MyGate

Founded in 2016, MyGate is the largest community app in the country, simplifying urban living of over 3.5 million homes in 25,000+ housing societies. It was ranked #4 on YourStory’s list of India’s Most Disruptive Start-ups in December 2019 and one of India’s coolest start-ups by Business Today in 2019. MyGate was founded by Vijay Arisetty, an ex- IAF pilot (Shaurya Chakra awardee), Abhishek K, former VP at Goldman Sachs, and Shreyans Daga, former project head at Oracle and Digit. 

IMDb Announces Top 10 Breakout Stars Of Indian Films And Web Series Of 2021; Adarsh Gourav Awarded IMDb STARmeter

* Adarsh Gourav (The White Tiger, Hostel Daze) earns the top spot on the IMDb year-end list of stars who had breakout career moments in 2021

Rankings determined by IMDbPro STARmeter data on the actual page views of the hundreds of millions of IMDb customers worldwide

IMDb (www.imdb.com), the world’s most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities, today unveiled the 2021 Top 10 Breakout Stars of Indian films and web series. For the second year, IMDb is recognizing the top stars featured in an Indian film or web series who had breakthrough career moments this year. Rather than base its annual rankings on small statistical samplings, reviews of professional critics, or box office performance, IMDb determines its definitive top 10 lists using data from IMDbPro STARmeter rankings, which are based on the actual page views of the more than 200 million monthly IMDb visitors. IMDb also announced today that this year’s Top Breakout Star, Adarsh Gourav (The White Tiger, Hostel Daze), accepted the IMDb Breakout STARmeter Award from his home in Mumbai.

And the 2021 winners are:

IMDb Top 10 Breakout Stars of Indian Films and Web Series in 2021*

Adarsh Gourav

Ashlesha Thakur

Malavika Mohanan

Manoj Bajpayee

Kritika Kamra

Shahana Goswami

Sunny Hinduja

Vikrant Massey

Ahsaas Channa

Sai Tamhankar

*Among the stars of Indian titles who charted in the top 4,000 on the IMDbPro STARmeter chart for the first time in their careers in 2021, these 10 consistently ranked highest throughout the year. IMDbPro STARmeter rankings are based on the actual page views of the more than 200 million monthly visitors to IMDb.

“Fans around the world turn to IMDb to discover and decide what to watch and learn more about the stars of their new favourite shows and movies,” said Yaminie Patodia, head of India, IMDb. “We congratulate Adarsh as our newest recipient of an IMDb STARmeter Award and on his breakout success this year, and we look forward to watching his career continue to grow.”

While holding his award, Gourav expressed his appreciation, sharing, “Thank you so much IMDb, this really means the world to me. And to the [fans] who have taken the precious time to review my films and write testimonials about my performances. The first time I used IMDb was when I was 15, and ever since then I have been an avid IMDb user—in fact, I use it every time I watch a movie, to read the reviews and see what kind of ratings a movie has. So, thank you IMDb for making the experience of watching movies so enjoyable, and making it so accessible to decide the kind of movies that we want to watch.”

Gourav also added, “It’s also very special to me because Priyanka Chopra, who is my co-actor in The White Tiger, was also given a STARmeter Award a few years ago, and now I can share the stage with her when it comes to receiving this award.”

To see the full video of Gourav accepting his IMDb STARmeter Award, visit https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2700067609.

Additional information about this year’s Top Breakout Stars:

Adarsh Gourav played a pivotal role as Balram in the award-nominated Netflix film The White Tiger, about an Indian driver who fights oppression and defies social norms to succeed. His role earned him a BAFTA nomination for Best Leading Actor and an Independent Spirit Award nomination for Best Male Lead.

Critically acclaimed star Manoj Bajpayee had multiple breakthrough performances this year and continues to experiment with his roles, even after a more than two-decade career in Indian films and television. He worked with a wide set of streaming partners including Prime Video (The Family Man), Netflix (Ray), and ZEE5 (Silence: Can you Hear It? and Dial 100), and starred in the highly anticipated Malayalam movie, Kurup.

Three of the stars of The Family Man earned spots on the year-end list: No. 2 Ashlesha Thakur, No. 4 Manoj Bajpayee, and No. 7 Sunny Hinduja.

Shahana Goswami impressed audiences with the hit supernatural crime-thriller series The Last Hour, but her role as Fatima in Alankrita Shrivastava’s Bombay Begums propelled her STARmeter rank and landed her a spot on the IMDb Top Breakout Stars list.

To learn more about this year’s IMDb Top Breakout Stars of Indian films and web series, watch this video: https://www.imdb.com/video/vi2681520921

Additional insight into trending movies, TV shows, and celebrities, with rankings updated weekly, is available to IMDbPro members throughout the year on both the site and apps for iPhone, iPad, and Android. IMDbPro, a membership-based service offering a special rate for new members in India, includes comprehensive information and tools designed to help entertainment industry professionals achieve success throughout all stages of their career. IMDbPro offers members the following: detailed contact and representation information; more than 25,000 in-development film and TV titles not available on IMDb; tools to manage and showcase their IMDb profile, including selecting their primary images and the credits they are best “known for;” IMDbPro Track, which allows members to receive personalized entertainment industry news and updates on the people and film and TV projects they want to follow; and a convenient tool that generates custom digital assets to promote their work on social media and other platforms. The IMDbPro Discover tool empowers members to search for entertainment industry professionals based on a variety of key data, experience, and expertise, including credit details, representation, and awards received. With more than 25 new search filters and more than 11 million professional name pages, IMDbPro Discover was created for established industry decision-makers, including casting directors, producers, directors, showrunners, and department heads. IMDbPro Discover includes advanced features to customize, export, and share dynamic lists. To become a member today, visit www.imdbpro.com.

About IMDb

IMDb is the world's most popular and authoritative source for information on movies, TV shows, and celebrities. Products and services to help fans decide what to watch and where to watch it include: the IMDb website for desktop and mobile devices; apps for iOS and Android; and X-Ray on Prime Video. IMDb also offers a free streaming channel, IMDb TV, and produces IMDb original video series and podcasts. For entertainment industry professionals, IMDb provides IMDbPro and Box Office Mojo. IMDb licenses information from its vast and authoritative database to third-party businesses worldwide; learn more at developer.imdb.com. IMDb is an Amazon company. For more information, visit imdb.com/press and follow @IMDb. 

Honeywell Technology Supports Decarbonization Of Buildings With Danfoss Ultra-Low-Global-Warming-Potential Scroll Compressors

* Honeywell Solstice ze (R-1234ze) and Solstice N15 (R-515B) power company’s new DSG compressor range for heating and cooling applications

 * New compressors increase energy-efficiency, reduce carbon emissions and operating costs

 Honeywell today announced its Solstice technology is supporting a new range of ultra-low global warming potential (GWP) scroll compressors designed and manufactured by Danfoss for heating and cooling applications. The new compressors deliver improved energy efficiency over models based on R-410A, while offering the same cooling capacity and similar footprint.

Danfoss, a leading manufacturer of heating, cooling and refrigeration solutions, will use Honeywell’s Solstice® ze (R-1234ze) and Solstice refrigerant® N15 (R-515B) refrigerants in its new DSG scroll compressor range for chiller and heat pumps used in commercial buildings, industrial processes, data centers and district heating/cooling applications. The compressor range will be available in Q2 2022, and will allow chiller and heat pump manufacturers to stay compliant with regulations requiring the phasedown of higher-GWP hydrofluorocarbons (HFCs).

With a GWP of less than 1, Solstice ze is 99.9 percent lower than R-410A and other HFCs. Solstice N15 (R-515B), a non-flammable, low-GWP solution, has a GWP lower than 300 and provides higher energy efficiency in the DSG compressor range than the R-410A models. Both refrigerants are based on Honeywell’s hydrofluoroolefin (HFO) technology.

The DSG compressors are specifically designed for medium pressure chillers to cool large buildings, infrastructure projects, district cooling/heating, and other applications. With this new compressor technology, the use of R-1234ze and R-515B will have the possibility to expand into OEM’s scroll chiller platforms

“Danfoss’ new DSG scroll compressors represent an industry breakthrough on a number of fronts, and allow customers to meet the most stringent sustainability, performance and safety targets,” said Ken West, vice president and general manager, Honeywell Fluorine Products. “Compared with R-410A-based solutions, the R-1234ze models tick three critical boxes where no other solution exists today: near carbon neutrality, high performance, and safety. Meanwhile, the R-515B models provide the only low GWP, non-flammable alternative to R-410A ideal for indoor applications.”

Multiple worldwide regulations require the phasedown of hydrofluorocarbon (HFC) solutions under the Kigali Amendment to the Montreal Protocol. In the U.S., the scroll compressor technology using Solstice ze and Solstice N15 will be a vital solution for manufacturers seeking lower-GWP alternatives in commercial buildings, data centers and process cooling applications. As the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) administers the HFC phasedown, it will also consider promulgation of sector-specific HFC prohibitions to effectively limit GWP of products used in end applications including residential air conditioning, light commercial air conditioning, and chillers.

Honeywell is a world leader in the development, manufacture and supply of refrigerants that are sold worldwide under the Solstice® and Genetron® brand names for a range of applications, including refrigeration and building and automobile air conditioning. Honeywell and its suppliers have completed a  billion dollar investment program in research and development and new capacity based on Honeywell’s hydrofluorolefin technology. Worldwide adoption of Solstice products has avoided potential release of more than 250 million metric tons of carbon dioxide into the atmosphere, equal to eliminating the potential emissions from more than 52 million cars per year.

Honeywell recently committed to achieve carbon neutrality in its operations and facilities by 2035. This commitment builds on the company’s track record of sharply reducing the greenhouse gas intensity of its operations and facilities as well as its decades-long history of innovation to help its customers meet their environmental and social goals. About half of Honeywell’s new product introduction research and development investment is directed toward products that improve environmental and social outcomes for customers.

Honeywell (www.honeywell.com) is a Fortune 100 technology company that delivers industry specific solutions that include aerospace products and services; control technologies for buildings and industry; and performance materials globally. Our technologies help everything from aircraft, buildings, manufacturing plants, supply chains, and workers become more connected to make our world smarter, safer, and more sustainable.  For more news and information on Honeywell, please visit www.honeywell.com/newsroom.

LinkedIn Launches In Hindi To Boost Access To Opportunities For 600 Million Indians

* With the launch of Hindi, LinkedIn is now available in 25 languages globally

LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, today marked a new milestone with the launch of Hindi, the first Indian regional language on LinkedIn, with the goal to support 600 million Hindi language speakers globally. With this launch, LinkedIn aims to break down language barriers, providing greater access to professional and networking opportunities to Hindi speakers in India and around the world. With the launch of Hindi, LinkedIn now supports 25 languages globally.

Starting today, as part of the Phase 1 roll-out of LinkedIn in Hindi, members will be able to access their feed, profile, jobs, messaging, and create content in Hindi on desktop, and on their Android and iOS phones. As the next step, LinkedIn will work towards widening the range of job opportunities available for Hindi speaking professionals across industries, including more banking, and government jobs. The platform will also continue to add more Hindi publishers and creators in the coming weeks to boost member engagement and conversations in Hindi.

India is a core market for growth at LinkedIn and the second largest market in terms of members after the US, accounting for 82 million members as part of a global community of 800 million members. India’s member base has grown by 20+ million in the past three years (15% year-over-year growth) and it has witnessed a spike in engagement and conversations on the platform since the pandemic.

“In India, LinkedIn has been mission critical to helping people connect, learn, grow and get hired during the pandemic and in this new world of work we are in. With the launch of Hindi, now more members and customers can unlock greater value from the platform through content, jobs, and networking, and express themselves in a language that they feel comfortable in.

We have witnessed high engagement and member growth in the last year, and it is at this exciting inflection point that we are strengthening our vision to create economic opportunity for ‘every’ member of the workforce, and taking down language barriers for Hindi speakers across the world,” says Ashutosh Gupta, India Country Manager, LinkedIn.

How to use LinkedIn, and set up your profile, in Hindi

Smartphone users will need to select Hindi as their preferred device language under phone settings to view the LinkedIn mobile application in Hindi. For members who are already using Hindi as their preferred language on their smartphones, the LinkedIn experience will automatically be available in Hindi. On desktop, members will need to click on the ‘Me’ icon at the top of their LinkedIn homepage and select ‘Settings and Privacy’. Members then need to click on ‘Account Preferences’ on the left, select ‘Site Preferences’, click ‘Change’ next to ‘Language’, and select ‘Hindi’ from the drop down list.

Once selected, the user interface and platform experience, including the navigation bar, will be displayed in Hindi, to help members quickly and easily locate features they are looking for. User-generated content, such as posts on a member’s home feed, will be displayed in the language that they were originally created in. However, for members whose primary language selection is set to Hindi, clicking on ‘See Translation’ option will display Hindi translations of the respective posts. If members are not already using a Hindi keyboard, to create Hindi content on LinkedIn, they will need to switch their keyboard input language to Hindi, or add the Hindi keyboard on their desktop or smartphone.

With the launch of Hindi, members also have the advantage of creating their LinkedIn profile in Hindi, and make it easier for Hindi speaking members and recruiters to find them for relevant opportunities. New LinkedIn members can sign up for LinkedIn in Hindi by visiting LinkedIn.com and registering for a new account. Members with existing English profiles can add a second language profile in Hindi. Adding a second language profile is currently only available on Desktop. To create a second language profile, members will need to click on the “Me” icon, followed by “View Profile”, and then “Add profile in another language”.

To display their existing profile in Hindi, members will need to create a secondary language profile in the same language as their existing profile. This will prompt them to choose a preferred language for their existing profile from a drop down list of 25 languages, which now includes Hindi.

The launch of LinkedIn in Hindi saw LinkedIn Influencers such as international life coach Gaur Gopal Das, monk-turned-entrepreneur Dr. Vivek Bindra, and nearbuy.com founder Ankur Warikoo share their first Hindi posts on their LinkedIn profiles.

The launch of Hindi is part of LinkedIn's vision to become a more equitable platform, and to allow more diverse professional communities to unlock greater value from LinkedIn. Other global initiatives include Project Every Member and the LinkedIn Fairness Toolkit that build equality into LinkedIn’s products and remove systemic biases and barriers to opportunity.

This is the Phase 1 roll-out of LinkedIn in Hindi, and the platform will evaluate member feedback and adoption to improve the member experience over the next few months. To get the latest news and Hindi creators to follow, check out this Storyline here. Read the blog here.

LinkedIn in Hindi is now available to all members globally on Desktop and Android, and will gradually roll out to all iOS users in the coming days. Visit the LinkedIn Help Centre to learn how you can view LinkedIn in Hindi, choose Hindi as the primary language on your profile, create or delete a profile in another language, and edit your secondary language profile.

Sukkhi Unveils Its Bridal Collection For The 2021-22 Wedding Season

*  The bridal collection is set to dazzle the wedding season in India

Sukkhi, India’s leading online-first fashion jewellery brand has unveiled their exclusive bridal collection for the wedding season of 2021-22. India has always been synonymous with the big fat weddings which had come to a standstill in the past year due to the pandemic. However, with the aggressive vaccination drives across the country and the low number of active Covid-19 cases, a resurgence of Indian weddings were witnessed. With state governments gradually relaxing rules for gatherings, Indians are back to planning massive weddings. The Confederation of All India Traders said in a press statement that approximately 1.5 lakh weddings were expected through mid-November - December 2021 in Delhi and 25 lakh weddings are expected across the country.

When it comes to weddings, Indians prioritize jewellery along with their wedding trousseau. As Indians have missed out on celebrating big last year, brides this year are looking forward to bigger and grander weddings and their outfit and jewellery styles will also reflect the same sentiment. Indian brides are incorporating minimalistic styles into their bridal attire and are choosing imitation jewellery instead of precious stones for their big day. The millennial brides are not shying away from flaunting their imitation jewellery to make a fashion style statement.

Sukkhi’s bridal collection features designs that are a perfect aesthetic representation of the modern day bride. Every piece of jewelry is uniquely designed to ensure versatility and can be worn to make statement. The collection is an exquisite wide range of gold plated, rhodium plated, rose gold plated necklaces, earrings, rings and other jewelry. Keeping in mind the interests of the brides of today, Sukkhi has included various designs that have a traditional approach with a contemporary twist. The jewelry is affordable with a price range of Rs. 500 that enables women from all walks of life to express their individualistic personality to their special day.

Adding to the above, Bhavesh Navlakha, Founder & CEO, Sukkhi said, “We, at Sukkhi, have always worked towards being a brand for women and by women. In sync with this vision of ours, we have wanted to ensure that our designs would resonate with the Indian women. Weddings are not only a celebration of love but of tradition, culture, families and the couple. We wanted our designs to connect with all these aspects for our customers. All the designs of this collection are Made in India and we are determined to continue delivering quality products to our customers across the country as we stay true to the trust they have placed in us.”

Founded in 2012, Sukkhi makes high-quality fashion jewellery using allergic-free material that is designed by women for women. One of the top-selling brands on e-commerce platforms, Sukkhi aims at delivering quality products at exciting prices. Every piece of jewellery by Sukkhi is intricately designed and works as the perfect style statement that can be flaunted on several occasions.

Sukkhi’s bridal collection is available on Amazon and Flipkart.

About Sukkhi:

Sukkhi is a leading new age online- first fashion jewellery brand. Founded in 2012, Sukhhi began with a vision to provide quality and trendy fashion jewellery products. The company makes high-quality products from allergic free material that is beautifully crafted and designed using the latest technology. After starting as an online-only brand, the company launched its own website in October 2016 and has widened its reach to over 125 offline touchpoints across India and over 26 different active marketplaces, including international markets like the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada and many more. Today, the company is one of the highest selling brands in the fashion jewellery category on Amazon and Flipkart, as well as on most of the e-tailers on which the brand is listed.

Delhi And Mumbai Lead The Race In Generating Demand For Water Dispensers And Office Stationery: JD Mart Consumer Insights

* Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai account for 70% of the demand generated from Tier-I cities witness high demand for water dispensers while 50% of the demand from Tier-II cities for ergonomic desks is being generated from Vijayawada

 With offices planning to come back to the physical mode of working, Delhi and Mumbai are witnessing a significant rise in demand for office water dispensers and ergonomic desks on JD Mart, India’s latest B2B marketplace by Just Dial.

Demand for water dispensers was the highest on JD Mart followed by that for stationary and ergonomic desks. A similar trend was also witnessed across Tier-II cities where most of the demand was being generated from the southern cities of Vadodara, Visakhapatnam, Vijayawada, and Warangal.

Among Tier-I cities, Delhi, Hyderabad, and Chennai were the top-3 cities generating maximum demand for water dispensers. These three cities accounted for almost 70% of the demand being generated from Tier-I cities for water dispensers. Mumbai, Bangalore, Pune, Ahmedabad, and Kolkata made up for the rest of the demand that is being generated from Tier-I cities. Visakhapatnam, Agra, Warangal, Vadodara, and Vijayawada were the top-5 Tier-II cities witnessing maximum demand for water dispensers.

Commenting on the trend, a JD Mart spokesperson said: “With strong signs of economic recovery, several organisations are planning to get back to the physical mode of working or have already headed back to the office. As a result, we are witnessing a sudden rise in traffic on JD Mart for office furniture from both Tier-I and II cities. While Tier-I cities are contributing primarily towards the rise in demand, some key Tier-II cities are also witnessing a steady surge in searches for office furniture. We expect this demand to grow more as more offices come back to the physical model.”   

For office stationery, Mumbai and Delhi were the top-two Tier-I cities that saw maximum demand while Bangalore and Kolkata were joint third. These four cities generated 74% of the demand from Tier-I cities for office stationery. The rest of the demand was generated from Ahmedabad, Hyderabad, Pune, and Chennai. Among Tier-I cities, Vadodara, Agra, and Varanasi were the top-3 cities generating maximum demand followed by Vishakhapatnam, and Vijayawada. 

The third most sought-after category on JD Mart was the ergonomic desk that saw maximum demand from Mumbai followed by Delhi and Hyderabad among Tier-I cities. The rest of the demand came from the cities of Bangalore, Pune, Chennai, and Kolkata. Among Tier-II cities, Vijayawada accounted for almost 50% of the demand for the ergonomic desk while Warangal, Vishakhapatnam, Vellore, and Varanasi made the top-5 with most searches.

Juniper Networks Accelerates Partner Profitability With New Elite Partner Tier, Program Enhancements

* Juniper Partner Advantage 2022 introduces new Elite Plus partner level, strengthens partner communities and empowers experience-led sales engagements

Juniper Networks, a leader in secure, AI-driven networks, today announced new enhancements to the global Juniper Partner Advantage Program (JPA). Starting January 2022, a new top-tier level of the partner program will be introduced, and a modernized engagement platform that embraces a collaborative sales approach. The JPA 2022 program updates also deliver an enriched learning experience to enable partners to quickly expand their knowledge of Juniper and maximize their business growth opportunities.

As the past year has demonstrated, networks are more important than ever before. Network operators are faced with the dual challenge of an increasingly complex environment combined with the requirement to create the best possible user experience. Juniper Networks’ commitment to Experience-First Networking extends beyond innovative technologies to encompass all aspects of the organization. This experience-driven mindset extends to the partner program and its new collaborative focus, which will lead to stronger engagement and increased opportunity for Juniper partners.

JPA 2022 builds on the investments made in recent years with the acquisition of Mist Technologies, 128 Technology, Apstra and Netrounds, which contributed to record growth across all partner segments. New enhancements to the partner engagement platform, including expanded Champions communities for technical and sales roles, virtual workspaces for Juniper and partner sales collaboration, increased seller rewards and a new elite partner tier set the stage for continued growth.

“Juniper Networks is a partner-centric company, and the investments we’ve made in the program for 2022 will accelerate our strong partnerships and continue us all on the path of hyper-growth,” said Gordon Mackintosh, Vice President of Global Channel & Virtual Sales at Juniper Networks. “We believe our acquisition strategy and innovations have created the most compelling portfolio of networking solutions available today. By bringing that spirit of innovation into the partner program, with a new elite tier and enhanced community, we plan to see rapid growth and expansion next year and beyond.”

Additional program highlights include:

A New Top Partner Level – Elite Plus: Juniper’s most dedicated partners can now qualify for a new top-tier in the partner program – Elite Plus. This new partner level offers superior support, investment and rewards, along with dedicated business development and demand generation resources.

Partner Communities: Expanded Champions program adds role-based journeys for both technical and sales professionals. Partners will gain access to continuous learning, virtual selling tools, a Communities forum, and collaborative workspaces, along with digital badges and rewards to recognize success, as well as access to demo platforms and events.

Virtual Sales Pods: Collaboration between Juniper and partners is critical to success. New virtual sales pods create a shared workspace for partners and Juniper experts to communicate in real-time on account plans, ongoing sales efforts and more, leading to faster sales cycles and enhanced conversion rates.

New Learning Academy Platform: In support of Communities and collaborative sales efforts, the Learning Academy will serve as a resource for new content and webinars to drive partner education and accelerate success.

Incentive Rewards: Building on the strong investment strategy from 2021, we will reward partners for partner-led and new opportunity deal registration, while providing boosters on software and for our Elite Plus partners. 

“I’ve completed pre-sales network and security engineering programs throughout my career with all major networking manufacturers. Juniper has always been the gold standard, and this announcement raises the bar even further by recognizing the achievements of the technical community,” said Carl Lamendola, Network and Security Engineer, Mainline Information Systems.

The Juniper Networks partner program will be discussed at the 2021 APAC Virtual Partner Summit December 7, 2021. The 2022 program goes into effect January 1, 2022.