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  • EDII imparts entrepreneurship training to 71 international participants from 27 developing countries

    Mumbai, January 20, 2023: Seventy one overseas professionals from 27 developing countries had been awarded certificates in a valedictory ceremony organised by the Entrepreneurship Development Institute of India (EDII) on Friday. Three programmes sponsored by the Indian Technical and Economic Cooperation (ITEC) Division of Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India, together with, Infrastructure and Sustainable (*71*) Preparation & Appraisal and Informal Sector (*27*); Entrepreneurship Education, Knowledge Management and Policy Research; and Promoting Startups in Developing Economies by way of Innovation and Incubation, concluded at EDII on Friday.

    The professionals had been from developing countries like Bangladesh, Bhutan, Dominican Republic, Ethiopia, Fiji, Ghana, Kazakhstan, Kenya, Madagascar, Malaysia, Maldives, Mauritania, Mauritius, Mozambique, Myanmar, Niger, Nigeria, Papua New Guinea, South Africa, South Sudan, Sri Lanka, Tajikistan, Tanzania, Togo, Turkmenistan, Uganda, and Zimbabwe.

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    The Chief Guest on the valedictory operate was Smt. Abhilasha Joshi, Additional Secretary [DPA-II & IV], Ministry of External Affairs, Government of India. Also, current on the event was Dr. Sunil Shukla, Director General, EDII.

    The three Capacity Building programmes, had been provided throughout 1 – 19 January 2024.

    Addressing the participants Ms. Abhilasha Joshi stated, “India has a protracted custom of sharing data and specializing in schooling and studying. We place excessive worth on our civilizational ethos of Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam, that means that the ‘world is one household’, and pushed by that, we be sure that our visitors are taken care of in each attainable means. The programmes underneath the ITEC, Ministry of External Affairs, are extremely related, based mostly on up to date requirement and these subscribe to the ethos of South-South cooperation. I additionally discover elevated girls participation in these programmes which once more is a promising indication in direction of women-led growth.” Ms. Joshi urged the participants to implement the educational again of their nation and organisation, for nationwide well-being.

    Dr. Sunil Shukla, in his handle stated, “The dedication of the federal government in direction of providing a serving to hand to, greater than 160 countries internationally is unparalleled. While the participants of the three programmes learnt subject-related expertise, additionally they acquired a chance to observe how the nation, and the state of Gujarat, prioritizes financial progress, infrastructure, schooling, startups and social growth. I’m positive the expertise has been healthful and it’ll have a percolating impact by way of the benefits reaching down to a number of layers of society. I request the participants, due to this fact, to unfold the educational again of their house nation.”

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    The programme, Entrepreneurship Education, Knowledge Management and Policy Research which had 28 participants from 18 countries, aimed toward enabling the participants to formulate custom-made and need-based entrepreneurship schooling insurance policies, methods and programmes within the nation. Dr. Pankaj Bharti was the Programme Director for this programme.

    The programme, Infrastructure and Sustainable (*71*) Preparation & Appraisal and Informal Sector (*27*) aimed toward enhancing and updating data of officers within the areas of challenge preparation & appraisal strategies, decision-making course of in sectors of commercial, infrastructure & sustainable alternatives main to improved viability, returns, and efficient funding selections. Dr. Amit Kr. Dwivedi, was the Programme Director for this programme which had 17 participants from 10 countries.

    The programme, Promoting Startups in Developing Economies by way of Innovation and Incubation was designed to put together a cadre of execs for main the Startup motion in developing countries by way of institution and assist of incubation facilities. Dr. Satya Ranjan Acharya was the Programme Director for this programme which had 26 participants from 16 countries.

    The participants gained insightful data and had been in a position to hyperlink the theoretical data with the sensible elements by way of related publicity visits.


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  • Google Pay inks bond with India’s NPCI to expand UPI for international payments

    Google India Digital Services (P) Limited and NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI), have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to expand the transformative affect of UPI to international locations past India.

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    Google Pay indicators pact with NPCI to expand UPI fee exterior India.Photo Courtesy: Unsplash

    The MoU has three key aims.

    First, it seeks to broaden using UPI payments for travellers exterior of India, enabling them to conveniently make transactions overseas.

    Second, the MoU intends to help in establishing UPI-like digital fee programs in different international locations, offering a mannequin for seamless monetary transactions.

    Lastly, it focuses on easing the method of remittances between international locations by utilising the UPI infrastructure, thereby simplifying cross-border monetary exchanges.

    MoU goals to reduce down dependence on overseas forex

    The outlined aims will assist speed up UPI’s world acceptance, offering overseas retailers entry to Indian clients who will now not have to rely solely on overseas forex and/or, credit score or foreign exchange playing cards for making digital payments and may have the choice utilizing UPI powered Apps from India together with Google Pay.

    This is in alignment with NPCI’s endeavour of bolstering India’s place within the world digital fee panorama.

    Moreover, the MoU will even considerably contribute to simplifying remittances by lowering dependence on typical cash switch channels.

    Deeksha Kaushal, Director, Partnerships, Google Pay India, stated, “We are delighted to help NIPL in direction of increasing the attain of UPI to international markets.”

    “Google Pay has been a proud and prepared collaborator to NPCI and the monetary ecosystem, below the regulator’s steerage, and this collaboration is one other step in direction of our dedication to making payments easy, secure and handy. UPI has demonstrated to the world the step change that occurs in economies with the introduction of interoperable, inhabitants scale digital infrastructure and every financial system that joins such networks will create affect past the sum of elements. We are very excited in regards to the scope of this collaboration,” she stated.

    Ritesh Shukla, CEO – NPCI International Payments Limited (NIPL), stated, “We are happy to crew up with Google Pay to propel UPI onto the worldwide stage. This strategic partnership won’t solely simplify overseas transactions for Indian vacationers however will even enable us to lengthen our data and experience of working a profitable digital payments ecosystem to different international locations. We are additionally enthusiastic about enabling a seamless and extra linked international remittance community by additional increasing UPI’s cross-border interoperability function. With the success of UPI in a dynamic market like India we’re excited to additional our imaginative and prescient to rework the digital payments panorama globally. The world growth of UPI represents a transformative step in international commerce, enabling a seamless, safe, and cost-effective fee expertise for each retailers and clients worldwide.”  

  • Fateh Education reveals over 78% of Indian students prioritise university rankings in their pursuit of international education

    New Delhi, 16.01.2024: Fateh Education, a number one examine overseas consultancy famend for its experience in the UK and Ireland market, performed a complete examine pan-India with a pattern dimension of greater than 300 students who’re finding out abroad that has revealed that university rankings are nonetheless the principle issue that influences Indian students who need to examine overseas. The findings point out a convincing desire for establishments with prestigious rankings, reflecting the importance connected to educational fame. This desire for extremely ranked establishments can be indicative that Indian students are unfamiliar with the native education system of their nation of desire and rely closely on rankings as a information.

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     Other components resembling tuition charges, job alternatives, price of dwelling, availability of scholarships, and post-study work visa have additionally featured as vital issues for students when selecting a university. These components are proven to tremendously affect the anticipated total expertise and alternatives accessible to international students throughout their time at a university. Additionally, the cultural variety and assist providers supplied by an establishment additionally play a big function in attracting and retaining these students.

     Commenting on the findings of the survey, Suneet Singh Kochar, CEO and Co- Founder of Fateh Education says, “Amidst altering visa norms and the influence of geopolitics on transnational education the one factor that is still clear is that high quality Indian students proceed to prioritise educational excellence. The major goal for Indian students trying to examine overseas stays the search for superior universities and higher skilled prospects.”

     Suneet additional added, “Students need assistance making selections that align with their private strengths {and professional} aspirations whereas evaluating the state of the worldwide market. While university rankings proceed to be a very good indicative parameter, extra complete assist mechanisms by counsellors are mandatory in order that the
    scholar can consider how the university will allow their profession targets.”

    The survey delved into the multifaceted decision-making course of, uncovering that the second most vital parameter was tuition charges voted by 71% of the students adopted by job alternatives voted by 65%, which isn’t shocking as India is a value-oriented and price-sensitive market.  The fourth, fifth, sixth, seventh and eighth parameters thought-about have been the fee of dwelling (53%), post-study work visa availability (51%), course rankings (49%), university location (41%), and part-time work alternatives (31%). The outcomes of this survey reveal the complicated relationship between educational fame, profession potentialities, monetary components, and high quality of life.

     Universities trying to appeal to Indian students ought to take notice of these findings as they underscore the need of investing in and enhancing their educational fame. It is definitive that universities prioritizing efforts to enhance their international rankings stand to realize a aggressive benefit in attracting top-quality students from India.

  • Indian law students to get internship placements in Singapore as NLSIU signs MoU with Singapore International Arbitration Centre

    Students of National Law School of India University, Bangalore, will now get internship placements on the Singapore International Arbitration Centre (SIAC) after the 2 our bodies signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).

    As per an official news release, the MoU was signed on January 5, 2024, by Gloria Lim, Chief Executive Officer of SIAC, and Prof (Dr) Sudhir Krishnaswamy, Vice Chancellor, NLSIU, in a digital ceremony.

    The signing was attended by Shwetha Bidhuri, Director & Head (South Asia), SIAC, Steffi Mary Punnose, Strategy & Development Manager (South Asia), SIAC, Prof. (Dr.) Nigam Nuggehalli, Registrar, NLSIU and Dr Harisankar Okay. Sathyapalan, Associate Professor of Law & Chair Professor-in-Charge of the DC Singhania Chair on ADR at NLSIU.

    NLSIU’s law programme to embody module on SIAC and Institutional Arbitration

    Under the brand new bond, SIAC and NLSIU will work collectively to place NLSIU law students in internships at SIAC and collaborate to incorporate a module on “SIAC and Institutional Arbitration” into NLSIU’s law programme.

    “Both events can even discover the potential of growing and/or conducting joint coaching programmes, annual lecture, seminars, and different occasions in India to promote the event and follow of worldwide arbitration,” the discharge learn.

    The SIAC has anchored the event of Singapore as a key centre for the law and follow of worldwide arbitration. As India goals to set up itself as a hub of worldwide arbitration, NLSIU will take the lead in growing the educational and coaching programmes vital for India’s success in this endeavour. This collaboration with the SIAC will assist us convey worldwide finest requirements and finest practices to the Indian authorized surroundings, collectively promote the event of worldwide business dispute decision mechanisms, and foster a global perspective in the subsequent era of arbitration practitioners.

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    SIAC is happy to be collaborating with NLSIU to present internship alternatives to law students and to collectively develop programmes that may present helpful publicity to the follow of worldwide arbitration. We consider that such efforts serve to help the event and nurture of the subsequent era of arbitration practitioners and look ahead to partnering with NLSIU on this initiative.

    Gloria Lim, CEO of SIAC

  • Oakridge International School Bachupally Hosts Inaug

    Oakridge International School Bachupally Hosts Inaugural Alumni Meet 2023: A Celebration of Legacy, Excellence, and Global Impact
    Shreya Puri, CBSE grade 10 topper along with her dad and mom on the Oakridge Alumni Meet.

    Hyderabad, 01st January 2024: Oakridge International School Bachupally hosted its inaugural Alumni Meet 2023 with heat and pleasure, uniting former college students, school, and employees in a vibrant celebration of shared experiences, achievements, and the enduring legacy of the college.

    The occasion commenced with an inspiring tackle by Principal Ms. Baljeet Oberoi, who remarked, “This Alumni Meet is a testomony to the lasting affect of Oakridge Bachupally. Witnessing our alumni excel throughout various fields fills us with immense pleasure. Oakridge has not simply been a faculty; it has been a guiding pressure, shaping thought leaders and instilling values of integrity, innovation, and international citizenship that stay related all through one’s life.”

    The Felicitation Ceremony, led by senior school member Sreedhar Mannam, honored the outstanding accomplishments of Oakridge alumni. Sreedhar expressed, “It’s heartening to see our former college students excel in numerous domains. Their success displays the collective effort of our devoted school and the nurturing surroundings at Oakridge Bachupally.”

    Navya Kukreja, an alumna of Oakridge Bachupally who’s presently finding out at VIT, acknowledged, “Being a part of this occasion and witnessing the accomplishments of Oakridge alumni has been really inspiring. It’s a mirrored image of the values and alternatives Oakridge supplies.”

    Simran Panda, an completed alumna now pursuing astronomy and international research on the University of North Carolina, expressed gratitude, saying, “Oakridge outfitted me with the abilities and confidence to pursue my educational aspirations. The publicity to occasions like Model United Nations ignited my ardour, and I’m grateful for the platform that propelled me to the University of North Carolina.”

    The night concluded with a heartfelt Vote of Thanks, expressing gratitude to everybody who contributed to the success of the occasion. The festivities continued with an brisk social gathering, fostering camaraderie and pleasure among the many neighborhood of alumni.

    The Oakridge International School Bachupally Alumni Meet 2023 stands as greater than a reunion; it embodies the faculty’s unwavering dedication to nurturing well-rounded people who’re ready to guide, innovate, and make a optimistic affect on the world.

  • Troca Caribbean – Unqueue for Business Wins Bronze Stevie Award in 2023 International Business Awards

    Port of Spain, Trinidad and Tobago, December 30, 2023 — TROCA Caribbean, a number one change consultancy based mostly in Trinidad and Tobago, is main the cost and sealing award wins for its purchasers from the famend Stevie Awards, a worldwide benchmark for enterprise excellence. The Stevie Awards acknowledge excellent achievements in varied classes, encompassing achievement, innovation, and buyer satisfaction, establishing itself as one of many world’s premier enterprise awards.

    In an progressive new awards partnership product from TROCA Caribbean Ltd., their consumer Unqueue for Business was named the winner of a Bronze Stevie® Award in the Tech Start-Up of the Year – Software class in the twentieth Annual International Business Awards®.

    TROCA Caribbean sought out native know-how powerhouse Unqueue for Business CEO Agyei Archer and mixed TROCA’s superior content material writing, enterprise teaching and award judging expertise with Unqueue for enterprise to enter the Tech begin-up of the 12 months class for the Stevie’s International Business awards 2023.

    The prestigious Stevie International Business Awards acknowledges Unqueue for Business with a Tech Start up Award in 2023. More than 3,700 nominations from organizations of all sizes and in just about each trade had been submitted this 12 months for consideration in a variety of classes. This 12 months’s competitors additionally featured a number of new classes to acknowledge organizations and people’ achievements in sustainability initiatives.

    TROCA Caribbean’s CEO & Principal Consultant, Leila Craig, emphasised the transformative energy of awards, stating, “Winning awards offers you extra credibility, a novel differentiator from the competitors. Leveraging Awards to strengthen our worldwide popularity and validity (and naturally enhance income) is the objective for TROCA Caribbean.”

    The accolades obtained by TROCA Caribbean – Unqueue for Business had been underscored by the Stevie Judges’ insightful feedback, highlighting the distinctive work of Unqueue for enterprise and TROCA Caribbean:

    Stevie judges’ feedback:
    “Unqueue’ s capability to adapt and supply an important service throughout a pandemic, coupled with its dedication to supporting native companies, make Unqueue a outstanding startup. With its consumer-centered, knowledge-pushed strategy, Unqueue is clearly a useful software for the Caribbean enterprise neighborhood.”

    “What stood out to me in this entry is Unqueue Distributors Limited’s artistic response to the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. Their platform, Unqueue for Business, goes past being a digital purchasing platform by providing entrepreneurship coaching to micro-entrepreneurs, contributing to the financial resilience of SMEs in Trinidad and Tobago. The important development of the platform, from 197 retailers in January 2021 to over 1,100 service provider accounts and a consumer community of greater than 37,000 distinctive customers, is a testomony to its effectiveness and constructive affect on the area people.”

    “TROCA Caribbean is a commendable change administration consultancy offering beneficial providers to native companies in Trinidad and Tobago.”

    Tech Startup of the Year – Software. BRONZE STEVIE® WINNER: TROCA Caribbean Limited, Port of Spain, Trinidad And Tobago: Unqueue for Business

    The recognition from the Stevie Awards displays their dedication to excellence and constructive influence on the regional enterprise panorama. Leila Craig, TROCA Caribbean CEO & Principal Consultant mentioned “Now is the time to satisfy your corporation and private potential. Regionally we don’t prefer to blow our personal horns and say how wonderful we’re professionally. We are altering that perspective and encourage all companies to acknowledge the popularity you deserve, entice new enterprise or private alternatives with out compromising your worth.”


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  • Heritage International Xperiential School Transcends towards a world ‘Beyond Borders’ with TEDx Youth HIXS 2023

    Gurugram, December twenty eighth, 2023: Heritage International Xperiential School (HIXS), a distinguished establishment within the worldwide schooling area and ranked among the many prime 3 International Schools in India, organised the TEDx Youth HIXS occasion on sixteenth December 2023 at their center and senior campus at Heritage Avenue, close to Sec 58 in Gurugram.

    Aimed at igniting boundless spirit urging exploration, unity, and the pursuit of a shared, sustainable, and flourishing world group, the occasion spanned over the theme of transcending limitations. The carefully intertwined sub-themes — the science of happiness, reviving indigenous knowledge by preserving cultural heritage for a sustainable future, and empowering youth voices introduced collectively passionate audio system and individuals.

    Daisy Rana, Principal and Head of Heritage International Xperiential School welcomed the company and audio system. She expressed how in a world dominated by borders, this occasion questions whether or not these boundaries propel or impede humanity’s development. She mentioned “(via this occasion) we aspire to evoke and provoke the broader group via a vary of difficult and impressive talks from audio system main the worldwide dialog of their respective fields.”

    The panel of eminent audio system sparked conversations urging progressive options, cross-cultural unity whereas embracing variety to interrupt bodily, cultural and ideological obstacles for a extra inclusive and interconnected world.

    At Beyond Borders, we heard from non secular leaders, activists, authors and plenty of extra, giving talks to encourage, problem and to vary the way in which the youth sees the world. This was an immersive, stay occasion for anybody who believes concepts can create change and desires to be a part of the worldwide TEDx group of change-makers, leaders and creators.

    Poonam Dahiya, Head of Senior School, HIXS mentioned that, “Our theme for TEDx Youth HIXS 2023 has been rigorously curated, seeing the necessity to work towards an inclusive and interconnected world. Our three sub-themes are additionally such that they transcend borders and any cultural or gender divide. These sub-themes acknowledge the significance of embracing indigenous and ecological knowledge to advertise a extra sustainable lifestyle; replicate a dedication to empower the youth to remodel the world via youth-driven digital activism and see worth in looking for enduring happiness and a deeper sense of objective in life.”

    The TEDx Youth classes witnessed stimulating discourse inside the viewers. The classes delivered to mild necessary concepts and questions on the unconventional and underrepresented from the angle of the youth.

  • TheSmallBigIdea opens Dubai office, eyes international expansion

    The SmallBigIdea opens Dubai office, eyes international expansion targeting MENAMumbai, India 15 December, 2023: TheSmallBigIdea (TSBI), a number one full-service unbiased digital company pronounces its foray into the MENA (Middle East and North Africa) area with its workplace in Dubai, marking its international expansion. Having constructed a powerful portfolio in various sectors, together with Entertainment, Sports, Fashion, Real Estate, BFSI, E-Commerce and Technology in India, TheSmallBigIdea now intends to harness their strengths in these sectors to determine its presence within the thriving MENA market.

    With exceptional work completed for purchasers like Sobha RealtyLulu Group and Uganda Government, the company additional solidifies its dedication by providing compelling options tailor-made to the various enterprise panorama of the area. Banking on the area’s monumental progress potential, TheSmallBigIdea, with a domestically constructed crew and culturally pushed insights, is devoted to taking its innovation, creativity, and digital prowess to new horizons.

    Speaking on the company’s international expansion with the foray into the MENA market, Harikrishnan Pillai, CEO and Co-Founder at TheSmallBigIdea mentioned, “Embarking on our progress journey within the Middle East is a pivotal second for TSBI, marking the conclusion of a long-envisioned plan. We are delighted with the success of this enterprise, which serves because the preliminary stride in the direction of remodeling TSBI into a very international company, firmly rooted in its Indian heritage. By fusing our profound digital experience cultivated in India with a nuanced understanding of Middle Eastern tradition, TSBI Arabia emerges as our gateway to one of many world’s fastest-growing economies. As we collaborate with purchasers within the area, we’re assured that our distinctive mix of Indian innovation and Middle Eastern cultural perception will propel us to own a formidable presence on the worldwide stage. With seasoned professionals who boast over a decade of expertise out there, TSBI Arabia is about to prepared the ground within the coming years, providing an thrilling prospect for each our crew and the business at giant.”

    TheSmallBigIdea’s foray into the MENA area is not only a step in the direction of international expansion but additionally a dedication to changing into a strategic associate for manufacturers looking for to make their mark on this thriving market.


    Mansi Praharaj

  • JAIN International Residential School, proudly hosted the Zonal Round of OLL’s Skill Titans Season 1

    Bengaluru, fifteenth December, 2023: JAIN International Residential School (JIRS), an establishment devoted to holistic training and innovation proudly hosted the Zonal Round of OLL’s Skill Titans Season 1. This progressive occasion befell at the faculty premises, which is a testomony to JIRS’s dedication to recognising and nurturing the various abilities and improvements of college students.

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    The Zonal Round of Skill Titans Season 1, offers a platform to 150 college students to showcase their entrepreneurial concepts. Skill Titans Season 1 is a national-level competitors inviting college students from fifth Standard to twelfth to showcase their progressive ideas. The Zonal spherical of Skill Titans Season 1 shall be aired on CNBC TV 18 on sixteenth December 2023 at 4:30 PM. Students profitable the nationwide stage competitors will get an opportunity to win a grant of 10 Lakhs.

    The south zone occasion was held on fifth and sixth November, JIRS welcomed college students from various backgrounds and colleges, every with a novel imaginative and prescient for the future. Skill Titans Season 1 obtained an awesome response with 1.2 Lakhs candidates worldwide. The zonal spherical hosted by JIRS was an important stage the place 150 college students competed to qualify for the subsequent stage in the competitors. The faculty believes in fostering not simply tutorial excellence but additionally in nurturing an entrepreneurial spirit amongst the college students with the mind-set of Skill Titans.

    Mr. R Gopalraj, Head of International Curriculum, Jain International Residential School (JIRS), expressed his enjoyment of internet hosting the Zonal Round of Skill Titans Season 1, he said, “We imagine in fostering an surroundings that unleashes their inventive potential alongside their tutorial excellence. Skill Titans align completely with our imaginative and prescient, offering a platform for these younger minds to shine and make a mark on the nationwide stage.”

    Mr. Parswanath M.S, Director of Projects and Facilities at JAIN Group quoted on Skill Titans Season 1, “Empowering the subsequent era isn’t just a imaginative and prescient; it’s a dedication to fostering innovation and management. Skill Titans resonate with our mission to transcend standard training, offering college students with the instruments to be job creators and business leaders.”

    Further, a JIRS IBDP pupil of Grade 11, Gaurav Lahoti, along with his progressive thought and entrepreneurial mindset secured a spot amongst the Top 8 Semi-Finalists, making the faculty proud.

  • Business Management International (BMI) Releases New Version of Its Flagship ERP Solution

    New York, NY, December 06, 2023 — BMI has introduced that after almost three years of an entire rewrite to the cloud, their industry-leading enterprise software program software is now GA. As in years previous, BMI’s resolution is constructed upon Microsoft’s world ERP resolution, now often called Dynamics 365 Business Central. The system is obtainable on a subscription foundation with no long-term contracts concerned.

    BMI’s deep information of the Office Products and JanSan industries makes it simpler than ever to transition to fashionable, built-in software program that solves the advanced points of the industries.

    About Business Management International: BMI was based in 1987 as an Information Systems supplier specializing in rising enterprise software program applied sciences.

    With 12 places of work all through the US, BMI has taken the lead in delivering {industry} particular information, consulting, techniques evaluation, system growth, and technical providers to shoppers, and has a long-standing repute for responsiveness, innovation, and dedication to delivering complete administration options.

    BMI is the Developer of SupplyAutomate, which covers the total spectrum of Distribution, E-Commerce, Supply Chain Management, EDI, CRM and Wireless Communications for the Independent Office Product and Jan/San Dealers. Furthermore, BMI has been named an Accounting Technology Pacesetter by Accounting Today Magazine seven years straight and has additionally been named a “Killer VAR” (one of ten within the US and Canada) by Accounting Technology Magazine.


    Praveen