ODeX accelerates digital transformation in India’s shipping industry

ODeX accelerates digital transformation in India’s shipping industry

Odex | Maritime Gateway – South Asias Premier Shipping and Logistics News Portal ODeX, a pioneer in digital solutions for the shipping and logistics industry, is proud to announce the successful go-live of its comprehensive digital modules with leading shipping lines and logistics providers across India in 2024. These initiatives underscore ODeX’s commitment to enhancing efficiency, transparency, and collaboration within India’s maritime ecosystem. Milestones in Digital Transformation Over the past year, ODeX has partnered with key industry players to deploy innovative solutions, including eVGM, eForm13, eInvoice, eDO, SCMTR compliance, and Export Counter Process modules. Enabling Seamless SCMTR Compliance for India’s Maritime Ecosystem As part of its commitment to supporting India’s regulatory advancements, ODeX has implemented its SCMTR (Sea Cargo Manifest and Transhipment Regulations) module across 100+ shipping lines and NVOCCs. This initiative ensures seamless compliance with Indian customs’ requirements by automating the submission of import and export manifest data. By simplifying this critical process, ODeX enables stakeholders to meet regulatory deadlines efficiently while minimizing errors and enhancing operational transparency. Driving Efficiency and Sustainability These implementations reflect ODeX’s unwavering dedication to supporting the Indian maritime sector in its digital transformation journey. By streamlining processes like export and import documentation, invoicing, […]

Lily Allen’s Digital Journey: Reinventing Music in the Metaverse

Lily Allen’s Digital Journey: Reinventing Music in the Metaverse

Realistic HD photo of a musical artist’s digital journey, showcasing the reinvention of music in a digital universe similar to the Metaverse. Display a female character who possesses an urban-chic style, where she’s exploring various musical elements in an immersive digital environment filled with neon lights, holographic music notes, interactive virtual instruments, and surrealistic musical landscapes. Lily Allen, the renowned British singer-songwriter, is once again capturing headlines, but not for her chart-topping hits. This time, she’s making waves in the digital realm by embracing the metaverse as a new frontier for her music. Spearheading an innovative approach, Allen explores the merging of technology and artistry, pushing the boundaries of traditional music experiences. With the rise of virtual reality (VR) and augmented reality (AR), artists are increasingly drawn to these platforms to connect with audiences in immersive, new ways. Allen is at the forefront, pioneering a future where fans can attend virtual concerts, interact with lifelike avatars, and experience exclusive content within virtual worlds. Her upcoming VR concert series aims to redefine how music is consumed and experienced, providing a 360-degree sensory journey that transcends geographical limitations. The integration of blockchain technology also plays a crucial role in Allen’s digital […]

Ministries' merger signals new focus on innovation, digital transformation

Ministries’ merger signals new focus on innovation, digital transformation

Science/technology SGGP The Ministry of Science and Technology yesterday convened a conference to review its 2024 performance and outline its agenda for 2025. The presiding board of the conference The conference heard reports that in 2024, the Ministry of Science and Technology (MST) prioritized enhancing the institutional framework for science, technology, and innovation (STI) while streamlining administrative processes, removing impediments, and fostering a more conducive environment for scientific-technological and innovative activities. The Ministry collaborated with the Central Propaganda and Education Committee and the Party Central Committee Office to submit four key policy documents to the Politburo, formulated and finalized four specialised laws related to science and technology, and presented nine projects and documents related to STI to the Government and Prime Minister for enactment. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat highlighted the strengthening of Vietnam’s national STI capacity in 2024, noting significant progress in attracting private investment in this field. The level of STI human capital has seen continuous improvement, with the emergence of internationally recognised scientists and the gradual establishment of world-class STI organisations in both the public and private sectors. Minister of Science and Technology Huynh Thanh Dat is delivering his speech International STI collaboration […]

Leadership Success Story Of Pakanati Das's Sherwin Williams Digital Transformation

Leadership Success Story Of Pakanati Das’s Sherwin Williams Digital Transformation

Hub4Business Discover how Pakanati Das’s strategic leadership and technical expertise transformed Sherwin Williams’ financial and procurement systems through a successful Oracle Fusion implementation. Pakanati Das In the complex landscape of enterprise digital transformation, the remarkable success of Sherwin Williams’ Oracle Fusion implementation stands as a compelling testament to innovative leadership and strategic technical expertise. Led by Pakanati Das, this multimillion-dollar initiative transformed the company’s financial and procurement systems, setting new standards for large-scale system implementations in the manufacturing sector. The project presented formidable challenges from the outset, requiring the migration of over one million transactional records and the seamless integration of multiple legacy systems. As an Oracle Fusion Techno-Functional Consultant and BI Publisher Developer, Pakanati Das took on the mantle of technical leadership, reporting directly to project stakeholders while orchestrating the complex implementation that would reshape Sherwin Williams’ operational capabilities. At the heart of this transformation was Das’s philosophy toward system implementation and stakeholder management. Taking charge of critical technical aspects, she led the development of over 15 custom BI Publisher and OTBI reports, automated essential financial processes, and managed complex data migrations. Her principles of leadership centered on precision, innovation, and user-centric design, rebuilding the foundation of financial […]

Leadership Success Story: Jay Bhatt's Digital Transformation Of Analytical Chemistry Operations

Leadership Success Story: Jay Bhatt’s Digital Transformation Of Analytical Chemistry Operations

Hub4Business Explore how Jay Bhatt spearheaded the digital transformation of a pharmaceutical Analytical Chemistry department, revolutionizing operations with the Benchling LIMS, enhancing efficiency, compliance, and productivity. Jay Bhatt In the complex landscape of preclinical research, where precision and compliance are paramount, the remarkable transformation of a major pharmaceutical company’s Analytical Chemistry department stands as a compelling testament to visionary leadership and strategic digital innovation. Under Jay Bhatt’s guidance, the implementation of the Benchling Laboratory Information Management System (LIMS) has not only revolutionized operations but also set new standards for laboratory digitization in the pharmaceutical industry. The department faced significant operational challenges when Bhatt stepped in as Business Analyst and project lead. Over 60 scientists were grappling with manual workflows for critical processes including sample management, chain of custody, and resource tracking. The absence of a proper LIMS system had created data bottlenecks that threatened project timelines and posed serious compliance risks. The situation demanded not just technical expertise, but transformative leadership to guide the department through a complex digital evolution. At the heart of this transformation was Bhatt’s philosophy toward technological change and stakeholder engagement. His approach centered on ensuring that the solution would truly serve the scientists’ needs […]

Digital transformation efforts driven by collaboration: ministry

Digital transformation efforts driven by collaboration: ministry

Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid inspecting the Telecommunication Monitoring Center at the office of the Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs in Jakarta on Tuesday (December 24, 2024). (ANTARA/Farhan Arda Nugraha/aa) Jakarta (ANTARA) – The Ministry of Communication and Digital Affairs is pursuing a digital transformation based on synergy and collaboration to support the Golden Indonesia 2045 vision. During her two months in office, Communication and Digital Affairs Minister Meutya Hafid has focused on implementing strategic steps for digital transformation, including efforts to realize meaningful connectivity, an empowering digital ecosystem, and a safe and sovereign digital space. "Inclusive connectivity is the key to digital justice. All people, without exception, must feel the benefits of technology to improve welfare," Hafid said in a statement issued on Tuesday. As a foundation for digital transformation, she informed, the government is accelerating the development of digital infrastructure in the frontier, disadvantaged, and outermost regions of Indonesia. The government is building more than 120 base transceiver station (BTS) towers in Papua, with the target of providing communication services to one thousand remote villages in 2025. In October 2024, Minister Hafid visited Eunoni village in East Nusa Tenggara to check public access to […]

AWS Invests $2.3 Billion in Sub-Saharan Africa to Drive Digital Transformation

AWS Invests $2.3 Billion in Sub-Saharan Africa to Drive Digital Transformation

AWS’s investments in Sub-Saharan Africa are transforming the region’s digital ecosystem, fostering innovation, and addressing significant gaps in technology adoption and skills development. Since the launch of the AWS Africa (Cape Town) Region in 2018, AWS has invested over R15.6 billion ($819 million) to meet the continent’s rising demand for cloud computing. Moreover, the company has pledged an additional R30.4 billion ($1.5 billion) in investments through 2029. This substantial commitment highlights AWS’s deep integration into the region, enabling businesses, governments, and individuals to thrive in an increasingly digital era. “Africa requires investment to accelerate the adoption of technology,” said Tanuja Randery, AWS’s Managing Director for Europe, Middle East, and Africa (EMEA), in a recent interview. “It’s not just about the technology itself but about empowering people and communities to use it in a meaningful way. AWS’s Cape Town data region, established in 2017, has become a pivotal resource for empowering local organizations to adopt cloud technologies securely and at scale. This infrastructure has been further strengthened by significant investments, including a $100 million allocation toward an Education Equity Initiative designed to provide cloud computing credits and upskill underserved communities. Since the launch of the Cape Town Skills Centre in […]

Kimberly-Clark expands Bengaluru GDTC, fuels digital transformation

Kimberly-Clark expands Bengaluru GDTC, fuels digital transformation

Kimberly-Clark’s Digital Technology global leadership team and India GDTC team in Bengaluru. Pic:PR Newswire Insights Kimberly-Clark’s Bengaluru Global Digital Technology Center (GDTC) has grown eightfold since 2018, driving advancements in AI, ML, and digital innovation. Key achievements include AI-powered platforms like Maestro, saving $20 million globally, and Procuree 3.0, enhancing procurement. GDTC fosters talent, collaboration, and innovation, shaping Kimberly-Clark’s digital future. Kimberly-Clark, a global leader in essential personal and family care products, continues to increase its commitment to India through its Global Digital Technology Center (GDTC) in Bengaluru. Established in 2018 with an initial investment of $2.5 million, the Bengaluru GDTC has seen remarkable growth, expanding its size by eight times in just five years. The center focuses on key areas and digital capabilities such as Data and Analytics, Artificial Intelligence (AI) including Generative AI, Machine Learning (ML), Cloud Transformation, Global Digital Operations & Automation, Digital Sales and Marketing, and Digital Supply Chain – all of which help drive efficiencies and improve customer experiences. Over the next three years, the GDTC plans to continue its expansion, focusing on advancing AI/ML capabilities and developing innovative digital solutions to boost operational efficiency and customer engagement. These capabilities further enhance Kimberly-Clark’s ability […]

‘Digital transformation in public education a necessity’

‘Digital transformation in public education a necessity’

Students and teachers shift to online learning after face-to-face classes were suspended due to extreme heat in Quezon City on April 2, 2024. MANILA, Philippines — The private sector should take a more proactive role in driving the digital transformation in public schools through the Department of Education (DepEd)’s Adopt-a-School Program, according to think tank Stratbase Institute. “The digital transformation of our public schools is no longer an option but an urgent necessity. Modernizing our ICT infrastructure, ensuring reliable broadband connectivity, and equipping our teachers with digital skills are foundational steps to elevate our students’ learning competencies,” Victor Andres Manhit, president of the Stratbase Institute, said. According to Manhit, the Adopt-a-School Law provides an effective framework for private sector participation by offering tax incentives of up to 150 percent of the value of their contributions. “This is an opportunity for businesses to contribute not only to the welfare of their host communities but also to the development of a digitally enabled population – a strategic imperative for global competitiveness,” he said. In a separate statement, CitizenWatch Philippines co-convenor, Tim Abejo, echoed this sentiment, underscoring the critical role of telecommunications companies in driving the nation’s progress. “Telcos play a crucial […]

Call for Nominations: 2025 Enterprise Innovation Awards - Celebrating Excellence in Digital Transformation Across ASEAN

Call for Nominations: 2025 Enterprise Innovation Awards – Celebrating Excellence in Digital Transformation Across ASEAN

SINGAPORE, Dec. 30, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — ASEAN Innovation Business Platform (AIBP) proudly announces the call for nominations for the ninth consecutive year of the AIBP Enterprise Innovation Awards. Established in 2017, the awards celebrate the remarkable achievements of Southeast Asian enterprises in their digital transformation journey. Globe and Meralco stood out as the 2024 winners from the Philippines, receiving their accolades at the 48th AIBP Conference and Exhibition, held at the City of Dreams, Manila. The event was supported by key Philippine institutions including the Department of Information and Communication Technology (DICT), and the Department of Science and Technology (DOST). Continue Reading (from left to right): Irza Suprapto, AIBP; Larry Lluisma, Meralco; Ness Ramos, Meralco; Mike Marcelo, Meralco; Joy Mendoza, Meralco; Rocky Bacani, Meralco; Lorence del Rosario, Meralco; Ramil Ruaro, Meralco; Terence Gocheco, Globe; and Ria Roldan, Globe at the 48th AIBP Conference & Exhibition This tradition of excellence is set to continue at the 2025 awards ceremony, a feature of AIBP’s annual conference scheduled for 23-24 September 2025. Advocates for Digital Transformation: A Platform for Growth The awards serve as an open invitation for ASEAN organisations to share their success stories in digital transformation. Notable winners like Globe […]