Shafi Ahamed

BFSI sector is undergoing a digital transition. Cloud and datacenter technologies driven by AI, cloud transformation, and sustainability are changing the landscape and shaping the entire finance ecosystem. CtrlS Group is at the forefront of enabling the growth for the BFSI organisations in their digital transformation journey. #bfsi #finance #cloud #datacenters #ai #technology #sustainability #digitaleconomy

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Summary of the markets for Aug month. Will try to get his rolling earlier from next month onwards.

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Finding the inner spirit to carry on with your vision to build & solve problems at scale, inspite of external support/not is soul enriching ! #entrepreneurship #fightingspirit #buildingforscale

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Prompt - "Compose a Hindi song on two fruits - Apple & Orange" Outcome - You have two variants of a ~30 seconds song available in a jiffy. I have combined the two and attached them to this post. What did I use? Introducing Udio (https://www.udio.com/), Your New AI-Powered Studio! 🎶 In an exciting development, a team of former Google DeepMind researchers have launched Udio, a revolutionary application designed to transform music production. This AI-driven platform enables anyone, from novices to professionals, to create high-quality music in mere minutes. 🌟 Why Everyone's Talking About Udio Previously only available in closed beta, Udio has already captured the attention of music industry giants like will.i.am, Common, and Kevin Wall. Its public debut is set to shake up the music creation landscape significantly. 🔧 How Does Udio Work? Imagine typing out the genre you love, adding some lyrics or a theme, and mentioning your favorite artists. In just 40 seconds, Udio delivers a fully mastered audio track! What’s more, with its "vary" feature, you can tweak the sound and length of your track until it's just right. 🛡️ Safety First Udio isn’t just innovative; it's responsible too. With robust automated copyright filters, the platform ensures all music produced is original and copyright-compliant. David (Fengning) Ding, Udio’s CEO, reassures us, "We’re deeply committed to ensuring all works created on our platform are novel." 💡 What Sets Udio Apart? Backed by top investors like Andreessen Horowitz and Instagram’s Mike Krieger, Udio is poised to do for music what Instagram did for photography—make it accessible to everyone. It offers up-and-coming artists a chance to produce their tracks without the hefty price tag typically associated with high-quality music production. 🎨 Creative Freedom and Business Impact This isn’t just about making music; it’s about democratizing creativity. Udio provides artists with new revenue streams and reduces barriers to entry in the music industry. Its ease of use and rapid output can spur a new generation of artists and producers. 🚨 Looking Ahead: Challenges and Opportunities While the rise of AI in music poses challenges like potential deepfakes, Udio is committed to ethical practices and collaborates closely with the industry to refine its safeguards. We will have to see the outcome in the near future. Read more - https://lnkd.in/dHJxBS5T #MusicTech #AI #Innovation #Udio #ArtificialIntelligence

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A very simple to use tool crafted for the need of MSME's who do not require very complex solution. Its the one of the many applications which is LIVE!! Part of enterprise applications suite for MSME's "Work Web". Do visit www.workweb.in for more information.. #MSME #enterpriseapplicationsuite #attandancemanagement #employeemanagement #employeeonboarding #employeeexit

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I was privileged to attend an extremely simple, yet insightful session on leadership by Mr. Vijay Sethi at the CIO&Leader conference as an ITNext100 Future CIO awardee. He shared 5 mantra's which essentially are integral for building the basic character for being a good leader. 1. Have good work ethics 2. Always have a positive attitude. 3. Nurture & inspire our teams 4. Focus on regularly enhancing our knowledge 5. Be a good human being. All of the above is nothing, if the leader does not demonstrate integrity, he said. One thing that resonated with me the most was his statement - "Good leaders do not create followers, they create more good leaders.". This statement brought back memories of my first tryst with formal leadership education when as a beginner in my professional journey I read the book, Good to Great - Jim Collins, where the author talks about Level 5 leadership who channelize their energies to build successors for their organizations. Something which had become a benchmark of my perspective of good leadership ever since. Creating perpetual organizations which transcend individuals. Of course, Mr. Vijay was talking about building good leaders at societal and business community level, which transcends organizations. As Dr. Prashun Dutta shared in his insights, it is our duty to repay the debt to society by contributing back and enabling others to become good leaders. All in all, a memorable and insightful weekend, where stalwarts took us back to first principles. Thanks Mr. Vijay Sethi & Dr. Prashun Dutta for sharing your thoughts with us in a very simple manner. #CIOandLeaderConference #CIOs #TechLeaders #25thCIOandLeader #cioandleader

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For starters, it is heartening to observe the spark of intellectual leadership within the Indian tech sphere emanating from entrepreneurial visionaries which till now have been coming from the saffron leadership (probably signs of capitalism). Sadly, though the remainder of these startup founders & investors seem to have capitulated their integrity to the omnipotent behemoths of Big Tech. Second, let us appreciate, if not their endeavors, then at the very least the noble intentions of Bhavish Aggarwal and the Ola & Ola Electric team in articulating a visionary manifesto for India. This needs not just government support but significant awareness of era of tech colonialism we are in. Now, to the article and a few of the facts in it below. The thing that I loved the most is dual focus on tech & energy, both needed to transform India's future. #1 Despite our huge success in IT services, it represents just 1% of the $30 trillion global technology industry. #2 The analogy of raw materials export from India only for the final products to be imported is so true even today. #3 The biggest chip company in the US has a market cap more than India's GDP. Still we don't want to invest a few thousand crores in it? #4 The most number of chip developers in the world are Indians. But sadly, we don't have a single Indian-designed chip If we want a different future, we need to act today and we have to work hard in our present. Yes, it will be a painful experience in the near term extra working hours and worse pay but for your God's sake let's build that future for India not for your employer, not for your family, not even for yourself but for India who will be proud of us in 2047. https://lnkd.in/gDcR2_7f #JaiHind, #tech #energy #India2047

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In the movie 12th Fail, “If you fail, restart!”  In sales, you do that every day! Anupam Katheriya recently shared an interesting insight when asked how he survived going to the retail battlefield every day. Anupam is the CEO of Cholayil Private Limited, a 55-year-old Indian MNC that has been dominating the ayurvedic personal care space in India with its ‘Do Good’ brand Medimix and the ‘Feel Good’ brand Cuticura. Leaning on his 23 years of deep FMCG industry experience, Anupam Katheriya is making sure that when it comes to aiming at a Rs 1000 crore target, ‘Sales’ gets its due respect. “It is far more complex than what many of us think. Sales builds character. Look at the number of calls a salesman makes. Look at the rejections and disappointments he faces every day. But as they say in the movie 12th Fail- just Restart! Because whatever has happened last day or last month, you always have an opportunity to restart.” Anupam is someone who has spent more than 2 decades deep-diving in the consumer products space with stints in Nestle, Heinz, Emami and now Cholayil. Catch him on the latest episode of the FieldAssist podcast where he shares his unique experiences and learnings with Paramdeep Singh A., Co-founder of FieldAssist, on what it takes to be an FMCG leader. From arriving at beats unannounced to using Rapidex to sell better, to getting inspired by the ‘Hit Me’ Bobo doll, Anupam regales with interesting stories and unveils  How Sales is the Kingmaker in Cholayil’s quest for a Rs 1000cr kingdom only on WHAT THE F…mcg! Check out the comments section for the complete video! #FieldAssist #Cholayil #fmcgindia #digitaltransformation

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Bangalore folks, this one's for you! Something interesting is brewing Sunday (8th Dec). HiveSchool and SaaS Like That! are teaming up to host a Sales Mixer that promises to be anything but your run-of-the-mill networking event. The wait is over – SaaS Like That! is coming to Bangalore on Sunday, December 8th at The LIT School! What’s in it for you? -Network with top talent in tech and sales -Connect with like-minded professionals, share ideas, and spark new collaborations -Meet your next recruiter, manager, or even co-founder No PowerPoints. No pushy networking games. No small-talk-athons. Neither any key notes, nor any promotions. Just genuine discussions with people who get it. Who’s joining? Over 200 #GTM professionals, including GTM leader…and founders from some of the top #SaaS startups. Best part? It’s all FREE! Only limited slots, so sign up early Link : https://lu.ma/ky2xugn7

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𝐓𝐡𝐞 𝐅𝐮𝐭𝐮𝐫𝐞 𝐨𝐟 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬: 𝐀 𝐂𝐨𝐦𝐩𝐥𝐞𝐭𝐞 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧! Munindra kumar, visionary director of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry, once shared the idea of “common shops” offering everything a customer needs in one place. Today, Marg ERP has brought this vision to life, empowering chemist shops to become a cornerstone of India's healthcare system. 𝐑𝐞𝐯𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐳𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐇𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏 Imagine chemist shops as one-stop solutions for medicines, insurance, medical equipment, and diagnostic services. With Marg ERP, this is now a reality! Patients no longer have to travel far; their trusted chemist can provide everything they need. 𝐖𝐡𝐲 𝐂𝐡𝐞𝐦𝐢𝐬𝐭 𝐒𝐡𝐨𝐩𝐬? Doctors and hospitals alone can’t serve India’s vast population. Marg ERP bridges this gap by empowering 1.5 lakh Marg users across the country, making healthcare more accessible, affordable, and efficient. 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 𝐛𝐲 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏 1. The Game-Changing Catalog System With Marg ERP's smart catalog system, chemists can order from a virtual inventory of 4,00,000+ products, delivering them to customers fast. 2. Telemedicine & Insurance Integration Marg ERP integrates telemedicine with chemist shops, allowing patients to consult doctors remotely and get prescribed medicines instantly. Chemists can also sell affordable insurance policies for common conditions. 3. Diagnostic Test Bookings Made Easy Chemists can help patients book diagnostic tests, collect samples, and send them to labs, simplifying patient care. 4. Live Distributor Stock & PharmaNXT Chemists can access real-time distributor stock availability and reorder medicines, saving time and reducing inventory costs. 𝐒𝐦𝐚𝐫𝐭 𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐤𝐢𝐧𝐠 & 𝐏𝐚𝐲𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐒𝐨𝐥𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬 - Dynamic QR Codes Customers pay the exact bill amount, ensuring no discrepancies. - Secure Digital Payments Marg ERP partners with major banks for secure, digital payment solutions. 𝐓𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐤 𝐲𝐨𝐮 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐞𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐫𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐚 𝐧𝐞𝐰 𝐞𝐫𝐚 𝐨𝐟 𝐡𝐞𝐚𝐥𝐭𝐡𝐜𝐚𝐫𝐞 𝐰𝐢𝐭𝐡 𝐌𝐚𝐫𝐠 𝐄𝐑𝐏! Together, let’s make India’s healthcare system the best in the world. 🌟

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This applies to the private sector, including IT companies. Karnataka Labour Minister Santosh Lad told Moneycontrol: "The bill mandates giving priority to Kannadigas, especially since many private firms avail subsidies and other benefits from the government to set up establishments. Therefore, we aim to create more jobs for local Kannadigas." He said the draft bill will be tabled during the current legislature session. #jobs #karnataka #politics #policy

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"I trained 4 years to run 9 seconds, and people give up when they don't see results in 2 months." - Usain Bolt Thank you Jombay to have me as the panelist for you 'Failure Folktales' conference. Like I mentioned, its important we share the challenges, failure and effort that has gone to be successful, as we learn, grow and find success. There is no one giant step that does it. It is a lot of little steps. It was a pleasure to share some, to build your 1000 Women Leaders Movement designed to propel a tribe of women professionals. #FailureTalks #CelebrateSuccess #WomenProfessional

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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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“According to NASSCOM-Zinnov. Coimbatore is the leader among Tier-II cities with 25 #GCCs now, up from 15-plus in 2019… This is the growth in the right direction, can confirm as one of the earliest engineering GCCs setup in emerging hub Coimbatore. “Govt could create clusters outside Chennai to attract GCCs, like an engineering cluster in Combatore or a pharma cluster in Trichy.” We continue to evangelise and support the exploration and expansion of GCcs in emerging hubs. nasscom Zinnov Guidance Tamil Nadu Confederation of Indian Industry

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