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Plug and Play Logo (PRNewsfoto/Plug and Play) SUNNYVALE, Calif., Sept. 16, 2024 /PRNewswire/ — Plug and Play, a global innovation platform, announced today that Cathay, a leading premium travel lifestyle brand, has joined its Travel & Hospitality program as the newest corporate partner. With an established Digital Innovation team and strong innovation process that emphasizes an inclusive, collaborative, and dynamic approach, Cathay will leverage Plug and Play’s global network of startups, corporate partners, and innovation services to help deliver customer-centric and sustainable solutions to its customers and employees. "We believe that innovation cannot be achieved alone, and this is why we’re excited to partner with Plug and Play and harness its global innovation network to bring fresh ideas and cutting-edge technologies to our customers and people. This partnership marks an important milestone in our journey towards open innovation and collaboration, not only enhancing our digital capabilities but also fostering a culture of continuous innovation across the business," said Lawrence Fong, Cathay Director Digital & IT. Through the partnership, Cathay will tap into Plug and Play’s resources to strengthen its digital transformation, connect with global tech leaders, and exchange innovative best practices with other corporations. Cathay is committed to taking […]

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Customer experience is always at the top of the corporate agenda – but often companies overlook how the experience of their employees or partners contributes to this key goal. Abby Godee, Chief Experience Officer at Publicis Sapient, discusses how the global technology consultancy helps clients understand the end-to-end nature of experiences – and how they can be harnessed for successful digital transformation. Abby Godee is a leader with a proven track record in strategic experience design and innovation. When she joined Publicis Sapient in 2022, she brought with her 25 years of experience in both design, consulting and corporate management in Silicon Valley and Europe. Her experiences included executive roles with companies including frog design, Philips, and Deloitte. At Publicis Sapient, a company with over 20,000 employees worldwide, Godee is responsible for setting the vision for how customer, user and employees are elevated and supported to drive human-centric digital transformation. “When I came in, Publicis Sapient was already on a tremendous growth curve,” she recalls. “It was an exciting time to join and there is a lot of support through the organisation for the mandate I’ve been given. Riding that momentum, we have been able to further drive quality, […]

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Siemens named one of the global preferred suppliers for Merck’s next-level automation, boosting global smart manufacturing with Siemens Xcelerator platform September 17, 2024 94 views Enquiry / contact me Cedrik Neike (l.), CEO Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann (r.), CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck. Cedrik Neike (l.), CEO Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann (r.), CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck. Merck and Siemens deepened their mutual cooperation aimed at taking smart manufacturing to the next level. Cedrik Neike, CEO Digital Industries and Member of the Managing Board of Siemens AG, and Kai Beckmann, CEO Electronics business and Member of the Executive Board of Merck, signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on September 16 to expand cooperation in Smartfacturing (short for Smart Manufacturing) and outline the next steps for both companies . Central to this partnership is the Siemens Xcelerator platform, which will provide Merck with cutting-edge software and hardware solutions, enhancing their digital transformation efforts. One key element is modular production based on the plug & produce principle. This approach […]

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New Project – 2024-08-02T160052.967 Firstsource Solutions Limited, a leading global provider of specialist domain-led Business Process Services (BPS) and an RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group company, announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver cutting-edge digital transformation services to clients worldwide. Using the power of Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service, Firstsource aims to enhance its service offerings, driving innovation and efficiency across various industries. Under this new initiative, Firstsource will utilize Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search, and Azure AI Language to provide generative AI powered solutions and business platforms that unlock the full potential of enterprise data. These solutions will offer a multi-modal, multi-channel search experience, significantly improving effectiveness and personalization for businesses. “Delivering exceptional value and prioritizing our clients’ interests requires identifying the most effective solutions across the entire ecosystem. At Firstsource, we have cultivated a powerful network of industry-leading partners, allowing us to seamlessly integrate their capabilities – like Azure OpenAI – with our own. The collaboration with Microsoft enables us to offer clients the best of both worlds, where the combined value far exceeds the sum of its parts. Our goal is to leverage this network to solve complex challenges for our customers, delivering solutions that are truly cutting-edge […]

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Asset management is the art and science of orchestrating every vital resource and operations to ensure peak performance, reduce costs, and minimize risks. Discover how strategic planning and cutting-edge digital tools such as AI/ML pave the way to success and what an exciting journey Roslagsvatten in Sweden has embarked on. Effective asset management balances cost, risk, and performance. By leveraging digital tools, data-driven insights, and artificial intelligence organizations can make precise decisions that optimize this balance, moving away from guesswork. “The most important aspect and benefit of asset management is proactivity. By anticipating risks and understanding the probability of asset failure, you can take preemptive actions to ensure that the lifespan of your assets is prolonged and downtime is minimized,” says program manager Tobias Carlzon , Etteplan’s asset management expert based in Sweden. The proactive approach allows organizations to be better prepared for potential issues, reducing downtime and maintenance costs while enhancing overall efficiency. “Leadership is also a key part of asset management. To succeed, a CEO must get involved in the development and walk the talk.” The value of strategic planning and digital tools Carlzon emphasizes that the foundation of success is developing a strategic asset management plan […]

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You’re reading Entrepreneur India, an international franchise of Entrepreneur Media. Firstsource Solutions Limited, one of the leaders in business process services (BPS) and part of the RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group, has announced a strategic collaboration with Microsoft to enhance its digital transformation offerings. The partnership will leverage Microsoft Azure OpenAI Service to drive innovation and improve efficiency for clients across various industries. This initiative integrates advanced tools like Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search and Azure AI Language, enabling Firstsource to deliver AI-powered solutions that maximize the potential of enterprise data. These services will introduce multi-modal, multi-channel search experiences, significantly enhancing business personalization and operational effectiveness. Ritesh Idnani, managing director & chief executive officer at Firstsource Solutions, said, "Delivering exceptional value and prioritizing our clients’ interests requires identifying the most effective solutions across the entire ecosystem. At Firstsource, we have cultivated a powerful network of industry leading partners, allowing us to seamlessly integrate their capabilities – like Azure OpenAI – with our own. The collaboration with Microsoft enables us to offer clients the best of both worlds, where the combined value far exceeds the sum of its parts." The collaboration follows the launch of Firstsource’s relAI platform, an AI-driven suite […]

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RP-Sanjiv Goenka Group’s business process management (BPM) services company, Firstsource Solutions Limited on Tuesday announced a collaboration with Microsoft to deliver digital transformation services to clients worldwide. Under this new initiative, Firstsource said, the company will utilise Azure OpenAI Service, Azure AI Search, and Azure AI-Language to provide generative AI-powered solutions and business platforms that unlock the full potential of enterprise data. Furthermore, the new initiative will provide a sophisticated multi-modal and multi-channel search experience, enhancing effectiveness and personalisation for businesses, the company said in a regulatory filing. “The collaboration with Microsoft enables us to offer clients the best of both worlds, where the combined value far exceeds the sum of its parts. Our goal is to leverage this network to solve complex challenges for our customers, delivering solutions that are truly cutting-edge and transformative,” said Ritesh Idnani, Managing Director & Chief Executive Officer at Firstsource Solutions. In other words, these technologies will enhance Firstsource’s service offerings, driving efficiency and innovation across various sectors, the company said in a statement. Hasit Trivedi, Chief Digital & AI Officer at Firstsource Solutions, said, “Our goal is to accelerate the adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) and digital technologies, empowering our clients to […]

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Photo Credit: Pixabay Tata Elxsi, a global design and technology services company, has opened its 5G applications lab ‘xG-Force’ in Bengaluru. The lab is designed to accelerate innovation and digital transformation across industries such as transportation, healthcare, Industry 4.0, and media. It offers ready-to-use infrastructure, tools, and a partner ecosystem for developing 5G applications. The xG-Force lab will address critical areas such as private 5G networks, connected vehicles, digital health, and smart factories, while also focusing on reducing risks in transportation safety and healthcare data security, it said in a regulatory filing. The lab was inaugurated by Tata Elxsi’s MD and CEO, Manoj Raghavan, alongside Kevin Plunkett, Vice President of Cloud Services at Boost Mobile (formerly DISH Wireless). Boost Mobile will be the first company to leverage the lab’s offerings, marking a collaboration between the two firms. Tata Elxsi will serve as the systems integrator for the initiative, using its platforms to develop 5G applications. These platforms include Neuron for autonomous networks, TETHER for connected vehicles, TEngage for digital health, and TEDAx for big data. The lab will enable customers to reduce operational costs, explore new revenue models, and support data-driven innovations. Raghavan said, “The xG-Force lab is a […]

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<div class="paragraphs"><p>Tata Elxsi Ltd. has inaugurated the xG-Force lab in Bengaluru to accelerate 5G innovation. (Source: Freepik)&nbsp;</p></div> Tata Elxsi Ltd., a design and technology services company, has inaugurated the ‘xG-Force’ lab in Bengaluru. The facility aims to accelerate 5G innovation by providing ready-to-use infrastructure, advanced tools and an integrated partner ecosystem for diverse applications across transportation, healthcare, Industry 4.0, media and communication sectors. Boost Mobile (formerly DISH Wireless) will be the first company to use xG-Force lab’s offerings as part of a partnership between the two companies. “We are honoured to work with Boost Mobile as our lead customer on the future of 5G networks. The xG-Force lab is a vital force multiplier for our customers, providing a platform to explore, validate and accelerate the adoption of emerging technologies," said Manoj Raghavan, managing director and chief executive officer of Tata Elxsi. As the systems integrator for this initiative, Tata Elxsi will develop and integrate 5G applications with its platforms—Neuron for autonomous networks, TETHER for connected vehicles, TEngage for digital health, and TEDAx for big data engineering—to bring solutions in artificial intelligence, next-gen communications and advanced technologies. The lab aims to reduce deployment costs and operating expenses for organisations with […]

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Enterprise architects have struggled to deliver business benefits in the digital era. By enlisting them to take part in strategic digital initiatives in ways that play to their strengths, CIOs can remedy that. Credit: GaudiLab / Shutterstock CIOs often have a love-hate relationship with enterprise architecture . On the one hand, enterprise architects play a key role in selecting platforms, developing technical capabilities, and driving standards. Moreover, undertaking digital transformation and technology modernization programs without an architect can lead to delays, technical debt , higher costs, and security vulnerabilities. On the other hand, enterprise architects often struggle to deliver business outcomes, and many CIOs find themselves communicating the function’s importance to executive stakeholders repeatedly. In the State of Enterprise Architecture 2023 , only 26% of respondents fully agreed that their enterprise architecture practice delivered strategic benefits, including improved agility, innovation opportunities, improved customer experiences, and faster time to market. All this while CIOs are under increased pressure to deliver more competitive capabilities, reduce security risks, connect AI with enterprise data, and automate more workflows — all areas where architecture disciplines have a direct role in influencing outcomes. CIOs looking to deliver strategic benefits must rethink how they put enterprise […]

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