October 01, 2024,Bengaluru, Karnataka, India : BeyondSquare Solutions, a software products firm headquartered in Bengaluru and PwC India today announced a strategic partnership to drive adoption of digital transformation in the finance function for their clients. The alliance aims to focus on using the power of automation to help CFOs and their teams navigate the complex world of consolidation, analytics and reporting processes with confidence and agility.
Speaking on the partnership, Ritu Rekha, Partner and Leader – Finance Transformation, PwC India said, “BeyondSquare’s flagship product, FinAlyzer is a great addition to our portfolio of digital alliances. Our combined value proposition with FinAlyzer will help us deliver sustained outcomes for our clients in the consolidation and reporting space. This will significantly enhance the accuracy, control, and efficiency of the finance function.”
Co-Founder and CEO of BeyondSquare Solutions, Venkat PK said, “PwC India brings to the table not just a very strong digital transformation focus but also a strong examples of value creation for its clients. Our partnership with PwC India, we believe, will help us drive value for CFOs who want to harness the potential of process efficiencies and advanced analytics to unlock actionable insights, make informed decisions, and drive sustainable growth. We are very excited to be associated with PwC India as their strategic partner.”
Vivek Belgavi, Partner & Leader – Alliances & Ecosystems, PwC India said, “We are excited to collaborate with BeyondSquare Solutions to help bring in greater digitalisation in the CFO function. We believe there is an opportunity for greater value creation and a stronger strategic role for CFOs, making the finance functions an enabler for the business of the future.”
With increasing digital adoption in enterprises, the CFO function faces dynamic requirements and expectations from external and internal stakeholders. Today’s CFO function must be able to drive digital transformation and actively contribute to the change of an organisation. FinAlyzer provides a uniform platform for automation of all aspects of management and statutory financial consolidation and reporting. It reduces the financial close, consolidation and reporting cycles by as much as 65% to 85%, while significantly reducing compliance risk.
IT services giant Infosys has announced a strategic collaboration with the Life Insurance Corporation (LIC) of India. This partnership, announced on September 16, is set to revolutionize LIC’s digital landscape, marking a significant milestone in its digital transformation journey. Infosys will lead LIC’s digital transformation initiative, aptly named DIVE (Digital Innovation and Value Enhancement). This initiative aims to create the ‘NextGen Digital Platform’, a cutting-edge platform designed to deliver seamless omni-channel engagement and data-driven hyper-personalised experiences to LIC’s vast customer base, agents, and employees.
Siddhartha Mohanty, CEO and MD of LIC, expressed his optimism about the collaboration, stating, It will not only enhance our operational capabilities, but also enable us to cater to our vast customer, agent and employee base with newer, more personalised experiences. We are committed to leveraging the latest technologies that Infosys has to offer.”
Infosys will provide LIC with turnkey system integration services, leveraging AI capabilities from Infosys Topaz and DevSecOps services from Infosys Cobalt. Infosys Cobalt is a comprehensive set of services, solutions, and platforms designed to accelerate enterprises’ cloud journey. On the other hand, Infosys Topaz, an AI-first offering suite, enhances Cobalt with generative AI (GenAI) capabilities.
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Salil Parekh, CEO and MD of Infosys, highlighted the company’s extensive experience in digital transformation initiatives and prowess in AI and Cloud. He said, “We aim to equip LIC with a robust digital infrastructure that will deliver superior customer engagement, enhance operational efficiency and enable rapid market responsiveness”. He further added, “Through this collaboration, we are confident that LIC will be uniquely positioned to offer unparalleled service and value to their stakeholders.”
The ‘NextGen Digital Platform’ will also serve as an open platform, enabling swift integration with fintech companies and Bancassurance partners. This strategic move is expected to further strengthen LIC’s position in the market, making it more competitive and responsive to market changes.
In addition to the digital transformation, LIC has also reported a significant surge in its new business premium. In August, LIC saw a 35.1 per cent increase in its new business premium to Rs 19,309.10 crore, up from Rs 14,292.53 crore in the same month last year. For the first five months of fiscal year 2025, LIC’s individual premium segment accrued Rs 22,396.28 crore, marking an 11.75 per cent growth from Rs 20,041.36 crore during the same period in fiscal year 2024.
August 23, 2024,Ottawa, Ontario, Canada : Kinaxis® Inc. (TSX: KXS), a global leader in end-to-end supply chain orchestration, today announced that Brother, a Japanese multinational electronics and electrical equipment company, has selected Kinaxis to increase visibility and collaboration within its global supply chain, improve demand forecasting and create more accurate and agile scenario planning.
Brother operates manufacturing, development and sales facilities in more than 40 countries across the globe and exceeds ¥80 billion in worldwide sales with its wide range of products and services including printers, labeling systems, industrial and home sewing machines, garment printers, digital printing equipment, and more. The company required a supply chain management solution that could account for its expansive range of products and multitude of industry-specific challenges, provide complete end-to-end visibility and match its innovative approach to problem-solving.
“From the beginning, Kinaxis demonstrated a clear understanding of our business and all its complexities. From there we formed a partnership based on trust and a passion for innovative solutions, like their unique approach to supply chain orchestration, which made the decision to go forward with this transformation easy,” said Kosaku Sakai, production strategy planning department manager at Brother Industries, LTD. “We are excited for our supply chain to be more efficient and more adaptable to change as we continue to grow. Our number one priority is our customers, and we are eager to provide more value for them with Kinaxis.”
“In an industry with so many moving pieces, not having the right software in place makes it easy for things to get missed and for disruption in one area of the supply chain to drastically impact another. The only way to manage it is with complete visibility,” said Toshiya Kaneko, president at Kinaxis Japan. “We are thrilled to be working with Brother to confidently orchestrate their entire supply chain – allowing them to continue to expand and deliver more value to their customers.”
With more than 40,000 users in 100+ countries, Kinaxis works with some of the world’s biggest brands in sectors such as CPG, automotive, high tech, life sciences, and more. Its AI-powered technology and patented concurrency technique allows companies to orchestrate their supply chain network end to end from strategic planning to last-mile delivery. Kinaxis’ technology helps companies that supply the agricultural industry with 40% of the world’s tractors, that keep more than 110 billion teeth clean each year, and that ensures more than 35 million pets are fed nutritious meals each year.
New Delhi, 27 July 2024: What happens when a beloved actor known for her vibrant personality and artistic flair teams up with a brand dedicated to design excellence? Get ready to find out as Sanya Malhotra partners with Nestasia in an enchanting new campaign that promises to redefine your living spaces!
Imagine glimpses of Sanya embodying the essence of a true homebody, her warmth and creativity subtly revealing the magic of Nestasia’s latest collections. Picture a fleeting moment of her dancing through a beautifully designed kitchen, turning everyday tasks into joyous, artistic expressions. Catch sight of her arranging fresh flowers with meticulous care, each petal hinting at Nestasia’s impeccable craftsmanship and design.
Intrigued? Stay tuned to discover more about this captivating collaboration that celebrates the Joy of Nesting In (JONI). Don’t miss the chance to experience a home transformation like never before!
With a campaign that celebrates the Joy of Nesting In (JONI), Nestasia and Sanya Malhotra invite you to experience the magic of a beautifully curated home. Stay tuned for this inspiring collaboration that will make you fall in love with your space all over again. Don’t miss out on this transformative journey!
Princeton, NJ, June 08, 2024 — Southeast Asia’s fast digital transformation has established the area as a world nexus for finance and commerce, however it has additionally heightened its vulnerability to cyberthreats. In response to this pressing want for sturdy cybersecurity measures in this area, ISMG is happy to announce Southeast Asia Summit 2024: Cybersecurity and CIO.inc Business Transformation Conferences, a two-day digital occasion set for June 6 and 7, 2024.
Under the central theme “Leadership, Strategic Innovation and Cybersecurity Defense,” the summit will deliver collectively trade leaders, expertise specialists and decision-makers from throughout SEA to discover the most recent developments and methods in expertise and cybersecurity. This occasion goals to present essential insights into managing rising dangers and leveraging technological improvements for enterprise development and resilience.
According to PwC’s Digital Trust Insights 2023: The Southeast Asia Perspective, cyberattacks in SEA have surged in tandem with elevated digitalization of operations, with a 28% rise because the begin of the last decade. In gentle of this regarding development, the SEA summit’s advisory committee has curated a complete agenda to equip organizations with the required data and methods to navigate the evolving cybersecurity panorama.
The summit options two individually themed days, with Day 1 devoted to the “ISMG Cybersecurity Conference” and Day 2 targeted on the “CIO.inc Business Transformation Conference.”
Day 1 of the summit will kick off with a keynote tackle by Esti Peshin, vice chairman, basic supervisor of the cyber division at Israel Aerospace Industries. Peshin will delve into how innovation, enterprise success and cybersecurity preparedness will intersect in as we speak’s digital economic system, highlighting digital transformation and cybersecurity challenges of the AI period.
In a plenary session titled “AI’s Influence on Cybersecurity Leadership, Innovation and Defense,” Axiata Chief Risk and Compliance Officer Abid Adam will discover the evolving cybersecurity panorama and the strategic crucial of integrating AI into cybersecurity frameworks.
On Day 2, the main target shifts to the CIO.inc Business Transformation Conference, which is centered across the position of expertise in driving enterprise development and resilience. In the session “The Upcoming Age: AI’s Influence on Technology Innovation,” Arlene Romasanta, director IV on the Department of Environment and Natural Resources, will share insights on how AI could be seamlessly built-in into companies, reworking operations and fostering innovation throughout industries.
Zaved Akhtar, chairman and managing director of Unilever Bangladesh, will ship a CEO keynote on “CEO Priorities in 2024: Impact and Strategies for CIOs.” This session will cowl aligning expertise methods with broader company targets, emphasizing data-driven decision-making and expertise growth to obtain enterprise objectives.
“The Southeast Asia Summit represents a pivotal convergence of cybersecurity prowess and enterprise acumen,” stated Geetha Nandikotkur, vice chairman – conferences, Asia, Middle East, and Africa at ISMG. “As rising applied sciences reshape the risk panorama, our agenda fosters invaluable collaboration between safety strategists and company leaders to create a future the place resilience and innovation go hand-in-hand.”
With an unparalleled lineup of thought leaders throughout cybersecurity and enterprise domains, cutting-edge subjects, and invaluable networking prospects, the Southeast Asia Summit’s agenda supplies actionable training for the best way ahead. The summit will equip attendees to tackle escalating threats, harness AI’s affect responsibly and drive cybersecurity excellence alongside technological innovation for sustainable development.
Apple refreshed its tablet line-up, with iPad Pro models powered by the new M4 chip and artificial intelligence (AI) capabilities. True to some rumours, the new iPad Pro comes in two variants — a 13-inch model and a super-portable 11-inch model, with a breakthrough Ultra Retina XDR display with OLED technology.
But beyond the hardware lies a realm of innovation driven by the diverse array of apps available for the iPad and other iDevices. Be it meditation, learning, or even just taking notes, there’s an app for everything. And every app has a story of how it came to be, and we embarked on a journey to discover those stories through a series of candid interactions with some of the Apple developers.
At Apple’s swanky new office in Bengaluru’s heart, IBTimes India was invited to meet some of the developers who demonstrated their apps and shared their journey as founders. From mental wellness to education and productivity, these developers are at the forefront of leveraging the power of the Apple ecosystem to drive global change.
Groodles
Groodles positions itself as a beacon of hope and healing, offering users a transformative journey through guided art-based exercises. Developed by Aditya Ganguly, a visionary with a background in psychology and a passion for leveraging technology for positive change, Groodles seeks to revolutionize the mental health landscape by providing a more engaging and effective alternative to traditional therapy apps.
Groodles founder Aditya GangulyApple handout
The genesis of Groodles stems from Aditya Ganguly’s upbringing in Delhi and his diverse professional experiences spanning reproductive wellness, AR, VR, and gaming. Driven by a desire to offer a holistic approach to mental well-being, Aditya recognized the need for an app that goes beyond meditation and journaling to harness the therapeutic power of art.
At the heart of Groodles lies its unique offering of guided art-based exercises, meticulously designed to provide users with a safe space for self-expression and introspection. Through a combination of text, audio instructions, and visual references, users are guided through therapeutic drawing activities aimed at unlocking their inner creativity and facilitating personal growth.
Groodles appApple handout
The app’s efficacy has been widely acclaimed, with accolades from industry experts and a surge in paid subscriptions attesting to its impact. Aditya showcased the app’s intuitive interface during our interactive session and emphasized its therapeutic benefits, underscoring the importance of accessibility and representation in its design.
Validation comes in the form of both qualitative feedback from users and quantitative metrics such as session duration and user retention, Aditya said, acknowledging the sensitive nature of the subject matter and highlighting the app’s collaboration with therapy experts to ensure its content’s efficacy and relevance.
SplashLearn
In the digital age, education has undergone a significant transformation, with technology playing a pivotal role in shaping how students learn and educators teach. One such platform that is making a difference in the digital education space is SplashLearn. Founded by four individuals who were classmates at IIT Kharagpur, SplashLearn began its journey with a focus on changing the way students engage with educational content.
SplashLearn co-founder Mayank JainApple handout
The catalyst for SplashLearn’s evolution was the advent of iPads in the US market around 2010. Recognizing the potential of this new form factor for learning, the founders pivoted from the Indian education sector to create StudyPad, laying the foundation for what would later become SplashLearn. Through extensive research with parents and teachers, the team identified key challenges in traditional education, including the difficulty of catering to students of different learning levels and the passive nature of learning in an increasingly screen-dominated world.
Armed with these insights, SplashLearn set out to make learning enjoyable and fearless. The platform offers adaptive learning experiences tailored to each child’s level, ensuring that students remain engaged and challenged at their own pace. Both schools and parents have access to comprehensive dashboards and reports, allowing them to track students’ progress and performance in real-time.
SplashLearn appApple handout
Over the years, SplashLearn has expanded its offerings to include subjects beyond math, introduced subscription-based models, and secured funding rounds to fuel its growth. The platform now serves millions of learners across the globe, with one in three US schools using SplashLearn in their classrooms, one of the co-founders, Mayank Jain, revealed during our interaction.
In this journey of transformation, Apple has played a crucial role as a catalyst for innovation. The introduction of iPads provided SplashLearn with the canvas it needed to reimagine education, offering a seamless and immersive learning experience for students. As SplashLearn continues to push the boundaries of digital education, Apple’s ecosystem remains a key enabler, providing the tools and technologies necessary to empower the next generation of learners, Mayank added.
Meditate
Meditation apps have emerged as powerful tools for promoting mindfulness and inner peace. One such app making waves in the space is Meditate – Mindfulness app, which offers users a seamless and immersive meditation experience tailored to their needs.
The genesis of Meditate can be traced back to the founder, Mithil Jadhav’s personal journey, where a transformative experience inspired the creation of the app. Founded in 2014, the app was born out of a desire to provide users with a distraction-free meditation timer, specifically designed for the Apple Watch. Leveraging the power of technology, Mithil sought to enhance the meditation experience and promote consistency in practice.
Meditate app Mithil JadhavApple handout
The app’s early version employed interval alerts and a unique tracking system based on petals to encourage users to meditate regularly. Over time, the concept evolved to incorporate mandalas – intricate visual representations that blossom and grow more vibrant with each meditation session. This visual journey serves as a motivating force for users, reinforcing the importance of maintaining a consistent meditation practice.
Meditate integrates with Apple Health, allowing users to track their meditation progress and sync data across devices. The app’s interface features a variety of mandala options, which users unlock based on their meditation streaks. Additionally, Meditate offers features such as interval alerts, circular progress bars, and integration with Siri shortcuts, providing users with a seamless meditation experience.
Meditate appApple handout
Meditate also has plans to incorporate social elements into its platform, allowing users to share their meditation achievements with friends and personalize their experience further, Mithil revealed during our interaction. The core market for the app includes individuals seeking to improve their lives through consistent meditation practice, emphasizing the importance of tracking and regularity in reaping the benefits of mindfulness.
Noteshelf
Noteshelf is a useful note-taking app by Fluid Touch, spearheaded by Rama Krishna, who hails from the bustling city of Hyderabad, India. This app has made significant strides as a team of 35 members has worked to elevate its functionality and user experience.
At its core, Noteshelf offers a seamless note-taking experience, blending traditional pen and paper with modern technology. Its integration with the Apple Watch allows users to effortlessly jot down notes by recording voice memos on the go, ensuring that no idea goes unrecorded.
Noteshelf founder Rama KirshnaApple handout
With 10 million paid users and over 1 billion notebooks created, Noteshelf has emerged as a go-to platform for individuals seeking to organize their thoughts, ideas, and plans. Notably, the app has also made a substantial environmental impact, with users saving an impressive 2 million trees by opting for digital note-taking over traditional paper notebooks.
One of Noteshelf’s standout features is its Gen AI technology, powered by ChatGPT 3. When asked why not use ChatGPT 3.5 or even ChatGPT 4, Rama said it is not needed for the basic tasks involved in Noteshelf.
Noteshelf appApple handout
But this AI integration enhances the app’s functionality, providing users with intelligent suggestions, contextually relevant insights, and personalized recommendations tailored to their note-taking habits and preferences. During a live demo, Rama showed us how the app can translate text into different languages, summarise comprehensive documents and more.
Speaking about how the Apple ecosystem played a crucial role in his journey as a developer, Rama said: “Developing for the Apple ecosystem is a dream come true for any developer. Not only does Apple provide a rich set of developer tools that are a delight to use, but they also provide invaluable guidance that takes the app’s UI/UX to a whole new level. The Apple evangelism team has been with us every step of the way and has been vital in taking Noteshelf from a single person’s passion project to a beloved app used by millions of users worldwide.”
The next time you use any of these apps, you’ll know there’s a story of passion, innovation, and dedication. Whether it’s finding inner peace, enhancing your learning experience, or organizing your thoughts, remember that these apps are more than just tools—they’re the culmination of creativity and perseverance.
Most of us have heard about ERP software at some point or another. While some may not fully grasp their usefulness, ample data and facts about their benefits for businesses are readily available on the internet. Research indicates that businesses adopting cloud-based ERP solutions experience a substantial increase in profitability and a faster time-to-market for new products and services. The ERP market was valued at $63.33 billion in 2022 and is projected to reach $187.79 billion by 2030, with that said, the significance of ERP experts or ERP solutions architects become clear. They play a crucial role in designing and implementing tailored ERP solutions that meet organizational needs, ensuring efficiency, scalability, and long-term success. When such professionals come with two decades of rich experience in the field, they become vital assets for any organization or industry. Acclaimed Solutions Architect Krishnakumar Sivagnanam began working on ERPs and GRC when they were relatively less known, but today, given his extensive experience and the scale of projects he has handled, he is undoubtedly a valuable asset for any business.
Solutions Architect Par Excellence:
With a strong background in Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP), Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC), Cloud migration as well as web applications, Krishnakumar has played a crucial role in leading application modernization initiatives and implementing innovative systems throughout his career. His practical approach and technical proficiency have been key factors in his success.
Krishnakumar’s impact spans various domains, including Manufacturing, Supply Chain, Marketing & Sales, Healthcare, Finance, and HR where he has contributed for globally recognized Fortune 500 clientele while working for prestigious tech giants in the United States of America and India. He is particularly passionate about harnessing the power of disruptive Cloud, ERP and GRC technologies to drive organizational transformation. His adeptness with Cloud technologies has enabled businesses to achieve greater scalability, efficiency, security, and stability in their operations.
Unmatched Achievements:
A noteworthy aspect of Krishnakumar’s expertise lies in his proficiency with ERP, GRC and Cloud. He has consistently assisted clients in developing robust systems that integrate multiple data sources into large warehouses, automate processes, and enhance tracking mechanisms, facilitating more informed decision-making on a global scale.
Krishnakumar’s professional journey is marked by several remarkable accomplishments. He led a successful cloud migration initiative at one of the largest food and beverage manufacturers in USA, resulting in significant reductions in on-premise servers and associated costs, thereby improving operational efficiency. His dedication also ensured achieved 100% Customer Satisfaction over consecutive years. In his application modernization initiatives, he seamlessly integrated ERP and GRC features, an approach that has garnered widespread acclaim and recognition.
At one of the largest locomotives manufacturers in USA, Krishnakumar made substantial improvements in productivity by automating global item activation processes, streamlining workflows, and approvals. He further optimized report dashboard performance at one of the largest manufacturers in polymer shapes industry in USA, enhancing efficiency through data synthesis and interface optimization.
Awards and Recognition:
Krishnakumar’s contributions to the field have garnered recognition, including awards such as the IT Professional of the Year at the 2023 Globee Information Technology Awards and the Man of Excellence Award 2023 by the Indian Achievers’ Forum. He has also been honoured as the Technical IT Professional of the Year at the 2023 Globee Golden Bridge Awards. A distinguished figure in the field of Information Technology, He is recognized as a Fellow of the British Computer Society, a Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures, and Commerce and a Senior Member of the IEEE.
Academic and Community Contributions:
Krishnakumar graduated his Master of Computer Applications degree from Bharathidasan University in India. Beyond his professional endeavours, Krishnakumar actively engages with the IT community. He serves as a Director at the IEEE Northern Virginia Section and participates as a judge in renowned hackathons like HackHarvard and HackMIT. He also participates as judge for the prestigious awards such as Globee, Stevie, Edison, IEEE USA special awards and Future City finals. Additionally, his insights and expertise are shared through articles published in reputable publications such as Workforce Solutions Review (WSR), the International Association for Human Resource Information Management (ihrim.org) journal. He has also co-authored research articles published in respected journals.
In essence, Krishnakumar Sivagnanam is an extraordinary seasoned IT professional with a wealth of experience and expertise in cutting edge ERP, GRC, Cloud and WebApp technologies. His pragmatic approach, technical proficiency, and dedication to driving innovation have made him a respected figure in the industry.
In today’s digital era, data-related technologies stand as the bedrock of innovation, efficiency, and connectivity, shaping our world from artificial intelligence to cloud computing. These advancements empower organizations to extract invaluable insights from vast data repositories, facilitating informed decision-making across various sectors. As society increasingly relies on digital information, the significance of these technologies cannot be overstated, empowering individuals and businesses to navigate and flourish in a dynamic landscape. Moreover, individuals like Kshitiz Jain emerge as indispensable assets, leveraging their extensive industry expertise and robust educational foundation to elevate business growth to unprecedented heights. In a data-centric world where organizations vie for competitive advantage, professionals like Kshitiz serve as catalysts for innovation and success.
Kshitiz’s 17-year tenure in data-related technologies, coupled with his remarkable achievements in banking, telecom, and energy sectors, sets him apart from his peers. His expertise spans large-scale distributed data processing, emphasizing security, robustness, and cost optimization across platforms like AWS and Microsoft Azure. As a Data Architect at EPAM Systems Inc., Kshitiz leads the development of scalable, secure, and cost-effective data analytics platforms in the cloud, driving innovation across diverse industries. His strategic direction ensures these platforms meet clients’ needs while staying ahead of technological trends, enabling organizations to derive maximum value from their data assets.
Kshitiz has been instrumental in revolutionizing data platforms for the wealth management industry, enhancing both security and operational cost efficiency. His adept project management skills are evident in seamlessly transitioning data to cloud and contemporary platforms, with notable achievements including leading the development of a payment calculation platform at Infosys Ltd, processing payments exceeding a billion dollars monthly. Leveraging modern data platforms, Kshitiz consistently delivers innovative solutions to address critical industry requirements.
Highlighting the crucial role of intelligence and information analysis in the corporate landscape, Kshitiz stresses its essential significance in propelling organizational success. He imparts his knowledge to aspiring professionals, nurturing a culture of learning and innovation, and serves as a judge for esteemed international awards such as the Globee Awards, showcasing his commitment to excellence and innovation in the global technology arena.
Kshitiz’s distinguished career is built upon a solid educational foundation with a master’s degree in Computer Science. He remains dedicated to ongoing learning, acquiring numerous certifications, and actively engages in the tech community through publications and mentorship, highlighting the significance of data-driven methodologies in today’s corporate milieu.
Kshitiz’s technology delivery management ensures timely delivery of cloud data solutions within budgetary constraints, minimizing disruptions and empowering organizations to exploit the potential of cloud computing fully. His influence transcends borders, leaving an indelible mark on the US tech sector and beyond, driving organizations toward a future fueled by data-driven innovation. Reflecting on his journey, Kshitiz remarks, “I am privileged to have played a role in groundbreaking projects that have reshaped industries. Collaborating with talented teams, we’ve implemented transformative solutions that drive efficiency, security, and innovation. It’s incredibly rewarding to witness the positive impact these initiatives have on organizations and their stakeholders.”
Overview of Chitra Sabapathy Ranganathan’s Two-Decade Journey in Business Technology
In the ever-evolving landscape of digital transformation, Chitra Sabapathy Ranganathan stands as a visionary leader, contributing more than two decades of expertise to shape the future of business technology. With a comprehensive portfolio covering Digital Transformation Strategy, CoE & CoP Setup, Enterprise Architecture, and Data & Analytics Innovation, Saba has become a driving force in technology and innovation. His remarkable career of over 24 years reflects consistent prowess in consulting, conceptualization, and delivery of robust and scalable systems. His expertise spans Business Intelligence, Cloud, Big Data, Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, Advanced Analytics, and Blockchain.
Visionary Leadership and Milestones in Digital Transformation:
Saba’s influence goes beyond traditional roles, actively fostering a user-centric mindset among cloud architects through Design Thinking. Tasked with iterating through the design thinking process, he ensures digital solutions not only meet technological standards but also address real-world user needs. Proficient in Cloud modernization, DevOps, Data Engineering, and CX/UX enhancement solutions, Saba’s expertise spans sectors like Finance, Healthcare, Logistics, Mining, and Automobile, leading AI/ML-led transformations, intelligent automation, and sector-specific solutions.
Driving Success Across Industries: R&D, CoE, and Project Implementation:
Saba played a crucial role in consulting and leading R&D efforts, establishing CoEs for Cloud, Data, Analytics, and Business Intelligence. Beyond technical leadership, he maintained CXO-level customer relationships, steering transformative projects across various industries. From reengineering delivery supply chains to migrating customer analytics platforms, Saba’s innovative approach led to successful multi-million-dollar project implementations.
Expertise in Business Intelligence, Cloud, and Emerging Technologies:
Saba’s professional journey showcases an unwavering commitment to pushing technological boundaries. His leadership steers businesses through the complex terrain of digital evolution, earning recognition as a driving force in technology and innovation. Beyond technical proficiency, Saba’s unique blend of skills encompasses strategic thinking, visionary leadership, and a relentless pursuit of excellence, establishing him as a revered figure in the field.
Academic Achievements: Commitment to Continuous Learning:
Saba holds a Master of Science in Business Analytics from Grand Canyon University and a Post Graduate Executive Program in Management from the Great Lakes Institute of Management. His commitment to continuous learning is evident through publications, patents, and authored books, contributing significantly to academic and industry discourse. Saba’s diverse skill set includes Design Thinking, Technical Consulting, Cloud computing, Data Engineering, Data Science (Machine Learning, Gen AI), Program Management, Product Management, Agile, Budgeting and Resource Management, Risk Assessment, Mitigation, Team Leadership and Development, and Cross-Functional Collaboration . Industry Participation: Publications, Patents, and Authored Books:
Saba holds several patents, including an efficient deep belief networks architecture for malware detection in Android devices, ensemble learning for efficient human activity recognition, enhanced machine learning framework for natural language processing, intelligent decision support system using machine learning algorithms, and human interactive robot. He authored books on GPU Computing, Deep and Reinforcement Learning Networks and Methods, Introduction to Machine Learning Deep Learning, Natural Language Processing, Software Architecture with DevOps And Microservices, and Computer Vision. He contributed research papers in international conferences on Cloud Computing, Machine Learning, IoT, Data Engineering, and Data Science.
Membership in Renowned Organizations:
Saba is an exemplary Project Management Professional, contributing to the Open Group Enterprise Architecture and participating in renowned organizations like the Association of Enterprise Architects (AEA). As a Senior Member in the IEEE and a Fellow Member in the IIPE, UNISEC, and the Royal Society of Arts, he showcases dedication to advancing technology globally.
Data-Driven Decision-Making Initiatives: Transformation in Financial Markets, Mining and Logistics Network Optimization:
Saba orchestrated transformative initiatives, leading the digital transformation of stock exchange indexes in the US markets. He played a pivotal role in redefining technological infrastructure for financial markets and fostered a data-driven approach, revolutionizing decision-making in mining operations. His efforts optimized mining operations and logistics networks, seamlessly integrating predictive maintenance strategies for diverse fleets, enhancing operational efficiency, and extending asset lifespan.
Conclusion: Transformative Leadership in Technology and Business:
Chitra Sabapathy Ranganathan’s accomplishments embody transformative leadership, navigating financial markets and redefining the mining industry’s operational paradigms. His journey signifies leveraging technology for strategic advantage, resulting in sustainable, data-informed decision-making processes across sectors. A forefront digital pioneer, Saba leaves an indelible mark on the technology and business landscape, inspiring future leaders with his commitment to innovation and strategic leadership.
Imagine an AI-orchestrated production process consisting of humans and machines coordinating with mesmerizing fluidity. This efficient, hyper-automated view of the imminent manufacturing transformation recently captivated audiences during Bidyut Sarkar’s industry outreach seminar at Columbia University Data Science Institute. The industry expert outlined a vision for an extraordinary shift underway as data-fueled technologies digitally reinvent the future of making with unprecedented scale, speed, and customizability.
In exploring scalable applications, Sarkar has examined innovative use cases like utilizing generative AI capabilities to advance industrial supply chain processes. His recent work examines the potential of AI models in transforming logistics planning. Using technology tools to create route options or visualizations for tracking, he aims to improve efficiency in the supply chain.
Several leading enterprises are piloting these Gen-AI-enabled planning tools after early results demonstrated over 90% accuracy in predicting delivery timelines and massive reductions in lead time through dynamically customized freight route planning. The early success promises growing validation of generative AI’s immense potential, with multiple solution deployments already underway among leading enterprises.
Sarkar actively shares his thought leadership on assimilating AI and emerging technologies through prolific writing. His insightful comments on the industry’s adoption of artificial intelligence have been widely published in major trade journals worldwide.
Notably, his recent articles exploring the AI applications in the industry were featured on Swiss Cognitive – the world’s leading AI network community based in Switzerland. The articles on topics like “AI-Powered Predictive Maintenance in Advanced Manufacturing” and “Conversational AI on Manufacturing Floors with NLP-Enabled Assistants” have also been published by Swiss Cognitive, highlighting the crucial role of human-AI collaboration and data-driven strategies in driving efficiency. Such platforms frequently quote Sarkar as an authority on exponential technology transformation trends reshaping industrial production.
Sarkar has an upcoming book titled “AI for Advanced Manufacturing and Industrial Applications,” slated for publication in 2024 by O’Reilly Media a leading global publisher for emerging technologies. O’Reilly is renowned for its definitive guides to cutting-edge innovations spanning artificial intelligence, machine learning, data science, and more. The release of Sarkar’s book by this renowned publisher promises to showcase the responsible and ethical development of AI, specifically targeting process improvements for industrial manufacturers worldwide. His vision to guide enterprises, executives, and even policymakers through structured frameworks on leveraging AI marks a timely contribution as global supply chains accelerates technology adoption to gain competitive advantages.
“The factories of tomorrow will look entirely different,” explains industry expert Bidyut Sarkar. “Production lines will be significantly reshaped through exponential technologies like artificial intelligence, adaptive robotics, and smart autonomous systems that optimize speed, precision, and throughput.”
“Imagine production lines with lightning reflexes, powered by AI systems to enable smooth coordination between workers and machines,” Sarkar described. “The data-fueled factories of the future will enable mass customization and on-demand production through flexible reconfiguration with shifting demand patterns.”
He explains how organizations use data to power advanced machine-learning algorithms and autonomous control. “Once trained over vast datasets, the algorithms guide coordinating systems to seamlessly adapt production – rapidly switching between product variants by adjusting manufacturing processes, reassigning human teams, and recalibrating quality control processes in real-time.”
The AI-integrated new work environment promises increased efficiency, sustainability, and precision. Sarkar highlights how interconnected controls create a ‘digital thread,’ aligning the sequence of activities in an integrated supply chain process based on customer specifications. Accordingly, by gathering the right requirements and utilizing prototyping tools, they expertly fabricate bespoke products that match individual preferences.
“This hyper-automated environment also promises vast advances reducing waste through AI-guided manufacturing systems, thereby preventing overproduction and optimizing just-in-time manufacturing processes.” Sarkar describes a system proactively positioning inventory while predicting potential defects even faster-using computer vision-based advanced AI systems. “By reducing waste and enabling granular customization aligned to customer needs, the data-enabled factories of the imminent future promise unprecedented resource efficiency.”
The adoption of an immersive metaverse in the production environment unlocks powerful new capabilities. Engineers can manipulate virtual prototypes through digital twins and simulate candidate configurations to finalize ideal parameters before physical production. AI recommends design tweaks for performance optimization. Sarkar explains how the fusion of physical and digital also enhances safety – VR simulations help operators skill up without risks, and the emphasis shifts towards monitoring versus hazardous activities.
In addition, Sarkar outlined key focus areas for responsible adoption. He emphasized upholding accountability and ethics through internal governance boards overseeing new technology assimilation. Frequent AI system audits can mitigate AI model bias while boosting model interpretability to maintain user trust.
While exponential technologies like AI, robotics, and immersive metaverse can significantly transform manufacturing processes, Sarkar believes humans remain integral to steering these automated systems judiciously. “Though AI and autonomous control promise immense efficiency improvements, we must reinforce oversight and continually align advancement to ensure responsible innovation.” Through his publication initiatives related to cutting-edge technologies, Bidyut Sarkar continues to contribute to the adoption of these emerging technological capabilities in the manufacturing processes worldwide. As the future of manufacturing undergoes rapid transformation through the Fourth Industrial Revolution, experts like him help economies balance advancement and ethics to build the hyper-powered, hyper-efficient, and sustainable production ecosystems of tomorrow.
