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Businesses are increasingly adopting digital #technologies to enhance efficiency, productivity, & customer engagement. Surge in AI adoption necessitates increased spending on advanced software & high-performance computing infrastructure. #India https://t.ly/iAuIC

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This interview of Mr. C. Sivasankaran, one of India's finest thinkers and ace businessmen, by Mr. Raj Shamani, one of my favourite YouTubers, is a great learning resource for all of us. I am thankful to both of them for great interview. I was one of the beneficiaries/ user of Mr. Sivasankaran's Aircel telecom service provider's service. Aircel's very small denomination recharge voucher of Rs.14 for 3 days unlimited internet was poor man's cow to me as we didn't have today's cost effective mobile combo plans at that time. I used to recharge with Rs.14 voucher for unlimited internet, most importantly for downloading big softwares from official websites of Microsoft, Oracle, etc. But unfortunately, Mr. Sankaran's one mistake put my old man's cow to an end. He has discussed that issue here. Apart from that, there are many lessons we can learn from this interview. I am sure that Mr. Sivasankaran's new venture of bio hacking or wellness will make a road to his comeback. All the best to him. Ace thinkers never stop their journeys and they continue to benefit large masses. And this is happening with Mr. C. Sivasankaran too.

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Revolutionize the future of finance! 🚀 Join our upcoming webinar on 'Transforming Fintech with Gen-AI' and discover how AI is transforming the financial industry. Register now and get ready to stay ahead of the curve! 𝗥𝗲𝗴𝗶𝘀𝘁𝗲𝗿 𝗻𝗼𝘄: https://lnkd.in/dyMEHupc #Fintech #GenAI #Webinar #teliolabs #jocata

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Deep Tech #Incubation Ecosystem | Bootcamp | iTNT Hub, led by Ms Vanitha Venugopal. Training a cohort of Tamil Nadu Technology Hub (iTNT) deep tech #startups in design thinking methodologies specific to #ProblemIdentification. Exploring their innovative product ideas and providing valuable insights are delightful experience. Thanks to Prem | Nikhil | Shivendra My #DesignThinkingTrainer Journey! #DesignThinkingTraining #ProblemIdentification #Entrepreneurship #TechInnovation #DesignThinking

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The Future is Quantum: Why Small and Medium Businesses Must Embrace Change In today's rapidly evolving technological landscape, quantum computing stands at the forefront of innovation, with industry leaders recognizing its transformative potential. A recent survey reveals that nearly 75% of industry leaders in India view quantum computing as a game-changer for the nation’s future. For small and medium businesses, exploring quantum solutions can significantly enhance operational efficiency and drive competitive advantage. Consider these compelling metrics: - 79.4% of leaders believe AI and machine learning will accelerate through quantum algorithms, unlocking unprecedented computational power. - 68.1% see cybersecurity advancements, enhancing encryption and safeguarding digital infrastructures. - 61% anticipate breakthroughs in healthcare and drug discovery, paving the way for improved public health outcomes. Investing in quantum technology not only offers a pathway to innovation but also positions businesses to tackle societal challenges more effectively. Join the conversation and share your thoughts on the potential of quantum computing for SMBs. Follow Spin Quantum Tech to stay updated on the latest developments in this exciting field! #Future #Futurism #Innovation #Business #ArtificialIntelligence #QuantumComputing #SQT Spin Quantum Tech - SQT - Business acceleration through quantum computing. Dive into Quantum with Spin Quantum Tech: 📧: [email protected] 🏠: https://spinqtech.com 📱: +44 7537 188583

Learn how our collaboration with PUMA India will reinvent its supply chain and distribution network. And how we are helping retail clients in India reinvent for success, in our latest ‘Accenture Business Journal for India - Industry Insights’ newsletter. https://accntu.re/3CJeG2L #Puma #Retail #SupplyChain

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Technology today is touching every aspect of our lives and I am fascinated with how it has intersected healthcare, providing newer opportunities for a digital transformation in that area. #GenAI is proving particularly useful in tackling mental healthcare issues and helping address the associated stigma that it brings. Younger people especially are prioritizing their mental well-being and are looking at organizations that support their efforts. This is a huge opportunity for organizations to connect with people and provide them with the right environment where they can explore their maximum potential while enjoying a healthy work-life balance. At Capgemini, we value our people and we ensure that help is never more than a call or application away. I spoke with great detail on the subject of technology and mental health with @BusinessWorld. You can read the article and my thoughts on how technology is helping break barriers to #MentalHealth services here: bit.ly/48bL7T7 #GetTheFutureYouWant 

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🎙️ Podcast #10: Alchemy of Transformation of India with R Balasubramaniam Dr R Balasubramanian is a member of #Indian Prime Minister’s HR Capacity Building Commission; author of “Power Within: The Leadership Legacy of #NarendraModi” and eight other books. A former Rhodes Professor at Cornell University, he is founder of Swami #Vivekananda Youth Movement (SVYM). Dr R Balasubramaniam is author of the definitive #leadership analysis of Prime Minister Narendra Modi, through the Indic wisdom and legendary characters. He became a doctor but chose to live among tribes in the jungles of Mysore because he was driven by the belief of “seeing god in everyone”. His quest to find solutions to problems of indigenous tribes took him to #Harvard, #Cornell and write books. But he found that the treasures he sought in IVY League Universities were to be discovered within the same tribal communities of Mysore. I sat down with him to understand how PM Modi is changing modern India: 💡 The West standardizes knowledge in order to replicate it. However, the solutions in the East are bespoke, creative and so applying western models kills creativity of locally discovered solutions 💡 India & Pakistan should not ape western #management #philosophy and look inwards to the models of our own #leadership. In case of India, it is the likes of Arjuna, Krishna, Chanakya 💡 PM Modi’s agenda is 4Ps: Profit – People – Planet – Peace, based on a “crucible moment” in his early life when he was moved by empathy of a cow that refused to eat and died because of death in family of its owners 💡 #Article370 annulment was driven by a national need for #inclusivity, and having one constitution not two, having one PM not two because there cannot be two systems within one country. We will need to review PM Modi’s actions and legacy in 5 years, if his stated claim of inclusion holds true. #SwamiViveananda #NarendraModi #India #SouthAsia #SocialEntrepreneurship #Leadership #Transformation #Bureacracy #Demonetization #Article370 #Gujrat #PublicService #Development #SocialProgress #Inclusivity #Culture #Impact #HarvardKennedySchool #Adaptability #sustainability Listen and Subscribe 👍 #Podcast #AlchemyofTransformation in 1st Comments Below.

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Sonata Software recently invited me to contribute at their "Building a #Resilient Workforce: Strategies for Success" event. This was a panel discussion anchored by the effervescent and impactful Shubhra Singh and my co-panelists were their CDO Suresh HP and their Head of Corporate Development Sharmila Sherikar, both exceptionally well-read and articulate leaders. With Co-travellers so named, challenge number one was not even the topic, it was getting my tongue to navigate the "S" and "Sh" sound when my geographical ethnicity does not allow for it :-) On to the topic at hand. Shubhra moderated the session extremely well with her forceful and well-directed questions making us better panelists in the process. The first question that defined the boundaries of our conversation was "Why do we need a resilient workforce?" To me, resilience is fundamentally our ability to #navigate through and bounce back from adversity. Organizations that don't anticipate adversity can perhaps do without a resilient workforce. In a world in the middle of a #climatecrisis, chasing some 17 sustainable development goals, facing an existential #AI opportunity, and growing to 10 billion people, addressing adversity is how we will progress into a very challenging future. The next question allowed us to define resilience for the 300 strong audience. How does collaborative and cross-functional teamwork contribute to resilience of individual employees. How do leaders contribute to a culture of resilience? Resilience has two core ingredients: #Strength and #Elasticity. Strength comes from the individual and the community. The strength of the community is what prevents a culture from turning toxic. Hence, I would say cross functional / collaborative teamwork is the absolute essence of resilience. Elasticity is the ability to stretch which comes from both the individual and the organisation as well as from a strong sense of purpose they carry. The difference between #toxicworkplaces and purpose driven workplaces is that the latter stretch people to their elastic limits but no more. Leaders fashion #purpose on the fertile soil of #culture. I believe that there are two extremes of #culture that leaders navigate - a sharp elbowed culture and a warm chested culture. They also navigate two extremes of purpose - the ambiguous and the ambitious. The intersection of warm chested as well as ambitious culture is where breakthrough #innovation thrives. Similarly, warm chested and ambiguous tends to give us a Don Quixotic organisation...quite well meaning but essentially useless. [Covering the entire discussion is best left for another day.] However, this forced me to dig deep and seriously introspect as a Founder to find answers and I am grateful to team Sonata for listening-in and to Rashmi Prabha, Balaji Kumar and Samir Dhir for having me over.

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Dr. Anil Kumar a name synonymous with transformation and fitness in Bengaluru, is not just a fitness entrepreneur; he is a symbol of resilience, passion, and purpose. His story is one of overcoming challenges, pursuing relentless self-improvement, and inspiring others to push beyond their limits. Today, Anil is the proud founder of several cutting-edge fitness centers across Bengaluru and Andhra Pradesh, where his holistic approach to fitness is transforming lives every day. More.... https://lnkd.in/g-aiEcTU

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#AI and #IoT are transforming the #ElectricVehicles industry in profound ways. 1. Enhanced #Battery Management & Optimization. 2. Smart charging infra 3. AI powers autonomous driving & Advanced Driver Assistance Systems (#ADAS) 4. Predictive Maintenance https://t.ly/YNkN4

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It’s inspiring to collaborate with Dedalus and organize this Leadership Roundtable to discuss how #AI and digital solutions can transform healthcare delivery. At Camomile Healthcare we believe in taking bold steps to address the challenges of tomorrow and create meaningful change for hospitals and patients. Initiatives like these exemplify our drive to stay ahead of the curve and shape a smarter, more connected healthcare ecosystem. #HealthcareTransformation #DigitalHealth #AIInHealthcare #FutureOfHealthcare

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It was intriguing to be part of a roundtable discussion today in association with #Nasscom on the topic 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. It’s great hearing from Industry experts & business leaders on their AI adoption experiences.   Hari Atmakuri Ashok Kumar Jha, Gowrishankar Chagantipati, Rohini Ramakrishnappa, Kiran Chandaka, Chinni Krishna Chikatimarla, Harish Sureddy Amol Gupta   It was wonderfully moderated by Ankit Bose covering various areas such as Predictive AI, GenAI, Ethical aspects, business impact and security considerations.   We delved into a range of topics on AI, exploring its diverse applications across different industries, critical guardrails and impact on sustainability. Some key learnings from the roundtable:   𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: AI is being rapidly adopted across various industries, driving innovation and efficiency. Some of the uses cases are around Administration Overhead reduction such as Clinical Notes summarization, Hazard & Risk Analysis, Realtime Marketing & Sales promotions, Fraud Detection, Summarizing shareholder reports, etc. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈: It’s importance of designing AI systems that can appropriately respond to adverse situations, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in AI development. Need for Ethical AI counsel and governance needed. 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈: Gateways needed to decide when to implement traditional AI versus Gen AI. How AI can be used for GenAI. Planning for adversarial training and drive explainable AI. 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: One of the critical challenges is to standardize AI applications to provide consistent experiences and avoid working in silos. The consensus is clear that any AI adoption needs to have well-articulated benefits such as Cost, Efficiency, Agility & Risk Mitigation, etc. #AI #Nasscom #Business Innova Solutions Dr. Umesh Udayaprakash, Srinivas Yeluripaty, Arpita Dubey, Anil Nandivada Sreevani Chepuri Raghu Kumar Praveen Mokkapati Harshwardhan Kumar

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The rise of Global Capability Centres ( GCC) in India is redefining India’s role in the global business ecosystem. GCCs are strategic hubs for MNCs driving innovation , development & critical business functions with end to end product development, R&D , data analytics AI initiatives & much more. The 1,580 centres in India already account for 50 % of all GCC’s globally, employing about 1.66 million Indians & generating about $46 billion in annual revenues as of March 2023. With India currently graduating 1.5 million engineers per year & rising, the country has the capability to support this as a model to support future global growth. A phenomenal “Make in India”story.

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Aligned with PM Narendra Modi's #MakeInIndia vision to establish India as a leading manufacturing hub, it's clear that our manufacturing sector must rise to the occasion and take the benefit of this government initiative. However, achieving this goal is easier said than done. The Indian manufacturing industry must work diligently to compete with developed nations that have long dominated the global landscape.   To meet the government's targets, a fundamental shift in mindset is necessary. We cannot achieve our objectives with just a labor-centric approach; embracing technology as an ally is crucial to compete with global industrial powerhouses. Moreover, combining capital investments with skill enhancement is not a choice but need of the hour. Investing in advanced technologies and infrastructure will enable us to build a competitive and resilient future for Indian manufacturing.   Let’s not miss the bus on this transformative journey. Technology can be our friend in building a competitive and resilient future for Indian manufacturing   #MakeInIndia #Manufacturing #Innovation #Investment #DigitalTransformation #ERP

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As we get set for the third Nexus of Good Annual Awards, I recall how it was the interaction with organizations like Akshay Patra, Humana India , Akshara, Lend-A-Hand India and the wonderful work done by these organizations that gave me the idea of Nexus of Good . This article in Indica News is all about the evolution of Nexus of Good movement that has come a long way. https://lnkd.in/gxSDqyKV

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As India marks its 76th year of independence, it is fast becoming a global technological and economic powerhouse. By leveraging cutting-edge technologies like generative AI, both public and private sectors are driving innovation across industries – testament to India's remarkable potential on the global stage.   India's supercharged AI journey underscores the transformative power of blending digital public goods with innovative applications of large-language models to tackle complex business and societal challenges at scale.   This digital revolution isn't just about economic growth; it's also about ensuring inclusivity, where everyone can partake in and benefit from technological advancements. Indeed, India’s diversity makes it the perfect testbed for AI solutions aimed at solving socio-economic issues.   Its vibrant startup ecosystem and digitally savvy populace further fuel India's AI revolution, giving it a significant edge in innovation. From boosting productivity to fostering knowledge-sharing, AI copilots are already quickly transforming the landscape, thanks to pioneers in the IT and IT-enabled services sectors.   Grateful to CNBC-TV18 for the opportunity to reflect on India's AI journey, which truly provides some great lessons for the rest of the world. Read the full article here: 

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#AI tech, particularly its confluence with #IT, is shaping contours of tech landscape in #India. What would give an exponential trajectory to this growth is the application of AI bringing a synergy among various sectors of economy as never before. https://shorturl.at/PxoGp

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