Besides expanding, businesses get to serve all levels of clients, especially those at the bottom of the pyramid. Because of this, businesses have advanced ways of improving the customer experience. Technological advancements like AR, AI, and others are largely reshaping the marketing landscape, disrupting how companies plan and execute their digital content offerings. It has spurred stronger brand engagement, increased communication clarity, and built an endless cascade of benefits. However, this industry is cutthroat, making it difficult to find a reliable partner for procuring bespoke solutions. But as a publication that aims to assist you in making wise decisions, we wish to help you. And that is why we are featuring 4Point2 Technology, a reputable technology partner capable of creating engaging, interactive, and immersive content experiences. Its signature marker-based AR solution is its main highlight and can be deployed in various sectors. The edition also includes a group of successful, innovative businesses whose efforts go far beyond the bottom line.
RE-ENVISIONING GROWTH WHILE BEING SALIENT TO SOCIETY
In conclusion, businesses are thriving with a lot more ethical mindset and are exceeding expectations well beyond the profit margin. That’s something we, as a media outlet, believe the generation should be aware of. We sincerely hope you will appreciate our efforts and enjoy reading the issue.
How are businesses enhancing society? Well, to say their efforts are inclined to positive impacts alongside profits wouldn’t be a wrong statement. Even though maximizing profits is a company’s primary goal, businesses today are recognized for their social contributions. Businesses with groundbreaking innovations pave the way for economic growth and jobs, which enhance people’s quality of life. Thus, it can be said that companies should create innovative products and services with the aim of societal advancement. It will significantly contribute to rising per-capita income. This minor adjustment will eventually result in a significant difference in sustained income, elevating business growth in the eyes of society.
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STORYCOVER REVOLUTIONIZING THE BUSINESS LANDSCAPE WITH THE POTENCY OF AR… 4POINT2 TECHNOLOGIES 10 No.Page Kumar Shiva Kumar Chairman & Managing Director www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 5 Marquee August 2022 INDIA 6
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Revolutionizing the business landscape with the potency of AR… I n the current scenario, content is a big differentiator factor in the business environment. An engaging, interactive and immersive content experience attracts the audience in quite incogitable ways. AR has been playing a distinct role in appealingly enriching any content and many tech companies have proved this assertion true. Today, when businesses are encountering several issues like trying too hard to impress the audience, lack of consistent brand identity, wearisome training or sales presentation, inefficiency to extend the audience reach with the same expenditure,etc, AR could be transforming the business scenarios with a great magnitude. As the world has made a considerable shift to conduct businesses in a more efficient, safe and productive manner, the need of the hour is to adapt the new-age technologies to bask in the glory of success. With the rapidly growing popularity of AR, we decided to feature such a story that will enlighten our readership base with the nuances of AR technology and its future scope. The focus is not only on AR technology but a big leap forward in the introduction of a mature version of AR as a solution as well as service. This time the spotlight is on a trailblazer tech suite that caters unique, bespoke and cutting-edge experiential marketing solutions and services to organizations across various industries utilizing the impactful assertion of AR technology. 4point2 Technologies began its journey as Publishers of Curriculum Directories back in 2004 and they happened to publish numerous directories in Bangalore during that course. It is well recognized for developing extraordinary technology in the form of customized applications, custom publishing and digital solutions since 2010. It became a private limited company in 2009. And when came the revolution of website designing, they happened to design a significant number of websites before entering the digital marketing space. In 2017, they started 15 political campaigns via digital mode where around 14 politicians won the election with their zealous marketing services. Staying abreast of the market trends where they rapidly shifted from print to digital to digital marketing to technology provider, the overall journey of the company has been quite fascinating and is worth more than a glance.
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The basic concept that the leadership of the company acknowledges is the product segment and service segment- the story needs to be engaging with the end-users so that they can find the offering interesting enough. Hence, the catchphrase of the company avidly says- we tell your story like no one else! Each story carved by them leveraging the latest technology is interesting, engaging and of course, experiential to multiply the business profits from 1X to 10X. For instance, they generate a business card that is backed by the sheer use of AR, VR, 2D, 3D technology and a lot more to provide a comprehensive presentation of a client’s product or service portfolio at the very first interaction with the potential customer. Within this single offering, one can come across a 360-degree vertical of the product, infrastructure of the facility, testimonials and much more to mention. And not only a business card, but similar alterations could be done with a brochure, flyer, hoarding, social media collaterals, etc.
The whole idea is to put forward any product or service based on a new level of experiential marketing where the customer may get a pre-purchase experience of utilizing the put forth product or service. And the most fascinating one is the experiential marketing tool offered by the company that has the potency to increase the sales revenue multi-folds. The claim to bring great change across sales, marketing and learning activities via their experiential tools has been justified by their exclusively created tools targeting the mentioned segment. The key product of 4point2 Technologies is Augmented Reality products where they wish to drive maximum conversion rate for the organization based on AR experience only.
To get to know more about the company and its different aspects, we arranged a telephonic conversation with the founding head of the company- Shiva Kumar and the Chief Technology OfficerMadhu Chander. The duo shared indepth insights into the prominence of AR technology in shaping better business prospects for all in the coming years and how their tech- venture has been driving this major shift.
THE COMPANY AT A GLANCE Headquartered in the tech capital of India- Bengaluru, the company has been driving businesses to greater heights as per its cumulative experience of 80+ years. Being the leader in innovative space, its service portfolio and consultation has made it a formidable company that is led by 25+ senior experts across various verticals. 4point2 Technologies is driven by a passion for business where genuine care for the SMEs is at the core focus. Today, it has become a one-stop store for all the industry 4.0 products like AR, VR, MR, XR, IoT, Robotics, etc(special focus on AR). The USP proposed by the company to its end clients is a combination of all the above-mentioned technology that they transform into an exclusive range of products termed Experiential Marketing Tools, Experiential Learning Tools and Experiential Sales Tools.
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FUTURE OF THE AR TECHNOLOGY Being the CTO of the company, Mr Madhu conveyed that the future of this exemplary technology will be seen as a second skin. At present, this AR technology has been limited to being integrated within the handset, but soon, it is about to penetrate the smart classes/virtual classrooms. Today, with the virtual classrooms, education space has been disrupted in the most unimaginable ways, where the impact and efficacy of physical classrooms are missing. As the present scenario only allows a child to acquire knowledge with the help of 2D technology only, the company has been making constant strides to bring 3D into the play and allow the child to learn in more powerful ways.
Lately, our exclusive product was used by a Brazilian manufacturing company in an exhibition.
As per their robust go-to-market strategy, the company has ensured to tie up with their channel partners who are spread across the globe to sell their products. In the past 2 months, it has brought over 20 channel partners onboard, instigating a huge level of employment opportunities for the global population. Soon, AR products are about to become a regulation in any product-service-oriented market that will be multiplying the revenue as well as Thebusinesses.versatility of the products being offered by the company caters to the needs of various industries like education, healthcare, marketing and sales, branding, travel and tourism, eCommerce, realty, interior designing, SMEs, individual, etc. And above all the affordability of the offering gives it a competitive edge in the respective market. Owing to this, Tamil Nadu Tourism Department and Karnataka Tourism Department are under their clientele where the collaboration is quite gargantuan. Karnataka’s Tourism Minister has recently announced that the state government is in process of working with 4point2 Technologies on the PPP model- anticipated to be a big project for them.
What may amaze you here is the fact that they didn’t carry any of the machinery to the exhibition but showcased each of their machinery to the enthusiasts in real-time and real scale via their AR product. This was a huge boost to our business as many manufacturers after witnessing the effortlessness and cost-cutting aspect of our product reached out to us and became our active clients.
VISION AND MISSION STATEMENT Shiva proceeded to quote the vision of 4point2 Technologies where it is persistent to become a No.1 catalyst for companies’ revenue goals while reducing their expenses, human interventions, and processes and eventually enhancing their conversion rates. They allow the clients to establish an emotional connection with the endcustomers via path-breaking technology and creativity. The mission is eloquent where the client organizations could witness growth in the revenue from 1x to 10x using technical solutions. The revolution stimulated by the company has been recognized by its peers as well as big media publication houses speaking in favour of their phenomenal offerings. No doubt, over 150 newspapers have been talking about them all over the country!
Indeed, such versatile tech tools are about to revolutionize the business processes for different industries in different manners and pose a radiant change for our ecosystem, explained the CTO. “ “
WHAT’S NEXT?
To handle big bandwidth, the organization’s well-positioned, dedicated team strives to create solutions that ensure the entry of several big-wigs across the business world. From India’s one of the best education platforms to a MNC manufacturing conglomerate to one of the country’s biggest real-estate developers, 4point2 Technologies managed to bring a few big names from various industries under their service umbrella.
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THE PARTING NOTE BY THE FOUNDER
For the forthcoming five years in terms of scalability, the leadership team is seeking venture capital for the business expansion. Having said that, they are in constant strides to scale the revenue of the company to over INR 30004000 crore. As it has rapidly penetrated from Karnataka to Tamil Nadu, the future plan is to proliferate throughout the country, ensuring its adamant presence across the targeted space.
Before signing off from the conversation, Shiva Kumar put forth an open-end challenge to all the budding entrepreneurs to collaborate with 4point2 Technologies in case to witness exponential growth across their respective fields. We are extending beneficial opportunities to all those who have got an out-of-the-box idea and wish to create an impact in the world. Join us and witness incredible scalability that comes at an affordable cost!, concluded him. “ “
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The Baton Rouge Advocate, a local newspaper in Louisiana’s capital city of Baton Rouge, reported in 2015 that the PAC Empower Louisiana has given $818,00 to candidates for the Louisiana Board of Elementary and Secondary Education who support the Common Core State Standard Initiatives. According to reports, Walton owned about $11 billion worth of Walmart shares as of September 2016. Jim Walton has a net worth of about USD 62.5 billion in the year 2022.
Quick Facts • Name: Jim Carr Walton • Nationality: American • Net Worth:
Walmart Sam Walton, father of Jim Walton, entered a management training programme at the J.C. Penney Company in Des Moines, Iowa, after earning his economics degree from the University of Missouri (1940). In Newport, Arkansas, he established his own Ben Franklin variety (five-and-dime) store in 1945. Five years later, he moved the business to Bentonville, Arkansas.Bytheearly 1960s, he and his brother James were running a regional chain of Ben Franklin stores. When the company’s officials rejected his idea for a new discount store chain based in small towns, Walton made the decision to launch the chain on his own. In 1962, he established the first Walmart loca tion, known as Wal-Mart Discount City, in Rogers, Arkansas. This store provided a wide range of goods at low rates in an unpretentious atmosphere. (In 2018, the company’s name was changed to Walmart)
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Biggest Chain of the in with a net worth of USD 62.5 billion, Jim Walton is an American and the youngest son of Walmart founder Sam Walton. Currently, he is the Chairman and CEO of his family owned Arvest Bank Group, Inc. Let’s know more about him. USD 62.5 billion High School B.A. in mar University of Arkansas Fayettevill, CEO, Arvest Bank Group, June 7, 1948 Jackson County, Arkansas
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• Age: 74 • Place of Birth: Newport,
• Marital Status: Married • Spouse’s Name: Lynne McNabb • Children: 4 • Spoken Languages: English, • Hobbies: Reading, Watching Movies and Travelling Early Life
James “Jim Carr” Walton was born in Newport, Arkansas, on June 7, 1948. Jim Walton, who has 3 siblings, is the third child of Sam Walton, a co-founder of Walmart, and Helen Walton. Since the beginning, Jim had a gifted personality, which he displayed while attending Bentonville High School and holding the office of class president for his junior year. He joined the football team after graduating from high school and excelled there, earning all-state honours while also learning how to fly. His father’s company, Walmart, hired him as an entry-level employee when he completed this and graduated with a BA in marketing. He then joined the University of Ar kansas in 1971. After four years of experience, he transferred to the family firm, Walmart Enterprises, in 1975, having gained a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
• Occupation: Businessman and Stock Trader • Designations: Chairman And
John Walton, Jim’s brother, was Walmart’s director, and his death in 2005 left the family in a state of turmoil. Jim, however, was picked to fill the role because of his skills and background working for the company.
Career of Jim Walton
On September 28, 2005, Walton took John’s seat on the WalMart Board of Directors after John passed away. He presently serves on the finance and strategic planning committees. Before taking over as chairman of his family’s Arvest Bank, he served as CEO of the institution. He also served as chairman of Com munity Publishers Inc. (CPI), a newspaper company founded by his father Sam Walton after he bought the Benton County Daily Record, which is published in Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma. Together with his siblings, he donated about $2 bil lion to the Walton Family Foundation between 2008 and 2013.
Arvest Bank Group
Arvest Bank Group was the largest bank in Arkansas by deposits as of 2022 and one of the largest in Oklahoma by the number of branch es. Its assets exceeded $20 billion.
With more than 11,000 stores both domestical ly and abroad, Walmart has been a publicly traded company since 1970. Nearly 1.6 million Americans were employed by Walmart as of 2022. With a projected net worth of $238 billion in 2021, the Waltons are regarded as the richest family in the world. Half of the shares of Walmart are collectively owned by Jim Walton and other Sam Walton heirs.
Arvest Bank Group, a Walton-owned regional bank that runs more than 260 institutions in more than 100 cities throughout Arkansas, Missouri, and Oklahoma, is now led by Jim Walton as chair and CEO. By acquiring the Bank of Bentonville in 1961, the Bank of Pea Ridge in 1963, and the First National Bank & Trust Company in 1975, the Walton family founded Arvest. By acquiring 29 local Bank of America stores, Arvest expanded in 2013.
Jim Walton’s Personal & Family Life The couple, Jim Walton and Lynne McNabb Walton, have four kids together. As of right now, Jim resides in Bentonville, Arkansas, with his family. Jim dislikes being in the spot light since he is a shy person. Although he has no direct involvement in politics, he is well known for his support of Jason Rapert and other politicians that hold White Supremacist views.
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There is only one boss-the customer. And he can fire everybody in the company from the chairman on down, simply by spending his somewheremoneyelse.Sam Walton, Jim’s father.
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GROWING CONSUMERS OF PLANT BASED FOOD What looked like a fad is now being adopted by everyone. People are consuming plant-based diets, cutting back on their meat intake, and turning vegan. In fact, in the past three years, the number of Americans who identify as “vegan” has surged by 600%.
Growing ultra-urban farm produce as a food trend in 2022 will help address the problem of urban food deserts by bringing fresh foods to areas that most need them. There is a whole universe of unique growing techniques to be discovered, from rooftops to backyards to balconies, with alternatives for neighbourhood community gardens, kitchen vegetables, and home-based hydroponics (the practice of growing plants in sand, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil). And every choice offers crucial access to wholesome ingredients produced ethically.
Millennials, who are particularly conscious of the effects meat eating has on the environment and how animals are treated as a result, are driving the move toward plant-based diets and making it Hottest Food Trend in 2022. In order to meet the demands of this expanding market, restaurants are altering their menus to include delicious plant-based vegan and vegetarian alternatives.
DIG INTO THIS LIST OF ‘HOTTEST FOOD TRENDS IN 2022’ AND SEE WHAT WAITS YOU IN YOUR FAVOURITE RESTAURANTS.
HOT BAKES
As we can have the pleasure of thinking the Covid-19 pandemic is over now and things are coming back to normal, we can ride on the latest food trends restaurants are offering. In 2020-21, there was a rise of home delivery, in 2022 Food Trends, people are returning to dining out. With imaginative culinary leanings, popular ingredients and a sense of food-based fun, eateries are getting ready with tempting tastes and intriguing elements to try in 2022-23. We have seen lately that some food like Dalgona coffee and sourdough gained a lot of popularity, this year food will be more about ‘less meat and alcohol’, shorter menus, healthier munch- ons and vegan diets. These patterns are based on the most recent Whole Food Market and Waitrose Food & Drink surveys, which highlight the growing desire for healthy foods and “zero waste.”
The hottest cuisine trends in 2022 will be the heating up of traditional sweet bakes using chipotle, cayenne, and other fiery spices!
Hot flavour favs like mango habanero, chilli raspberry, and Mexican hot chocolate will start to appear in cakes, okies, and pies.
It’s an earthy component that gives all kinds of baked dishes a feeling of gourmet drama. It’s also a fun and simple method to make familiar flavour profiles more complex. Why not try adding some cayenne to your cupcakes to give them a little heat?
GUT-FRIENDLY MEALS
Gut-friendly meals are essential since they address a number of health issues. Foods that have been fermented or stored are easier on the digestive system, and tempeh will be important in this context. People need to be informed about its flavour, taste, and adaptability as an ingredient to various culinary methods and cultures. Tempeh is a very adaptable component that may be included into any cuisine, including Mediterranean, Arabic, and Oriental. It combines flawlessly with all flavours from different culinary traditions. High in protein and flavour, tempeh is a terrific alternative for vegetarians and health-conscious food enthusiasts alike. Both groups will be intrigued by the number of ways that tempeh may be prepared and included into a diet.
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The “low-carb diet,” or “keto,” is sometimes referred to as including meals that are primarily high in protein and fat and low in carbs. Healthline claims that cutting back on carbohydrates puts your body in a metabolic state that increases the likelihood that fat will be burned effectively. This phenomenon is described as Ketosis. People who follow a ketogenic diet often stay away from high-sugar foods like honey, syrups, sweet yoghurts, juices, grains, and starches, as well as numerous baked products. Although this diet is marketed as a means to enhance health, reduce weight, and manage it, other experts may counter that it is severe and overly restricted, warning against the risks of consumers completely adhering to it.
In the upcoming year, tastes from other cuisines will transform classic BBQ alternatives, broadening our domestic BBQ palette. There will be an increase in demand for regional spice blends with smoky and peppery overtones from the Middle East, the Mediterranean, South America, and Asia. To add some intriguing fusion flair to your standard BBQ sensibility, expect to see an increase in Korean and Thai BBQ approaches. If you are in a BBQ hotspot, local chefs can even assist you in choosing fusion tastes that combine traditional American BBQ with foreign influences.
KETO BOOM The popularity of food products labelled “keto” is rising as more people adopt the keto diet year after year. But on what precisely is the ketogenic diet based?
Mock meat will also be a major fad.
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FAST WILL BECOME HEALTHIER
FINAL WORDS With ever shifting patterns of food trends, we will keep seeing new food items getting more popular than the other one in coming times. During the pandemic a need for immunity boosting food was felt, and the latest food trends in India show that people are shifting to healthier foods and restaurants are coming up with new innovative ways to attract more customers by offering them something new.
BBQ WILL BE A HOT CAKE WORLDWIDE
Consumers today are very careful about what they eat and the health advantages of the food they buy. For all of these reasons, vegetarian and vegan cuisine is becoming more and more common. It will undoubtedly surpass expectations in the market. It’s inevitable that more talented chefs will start experimenting with upscale plant-based food. It could be challenging to experiment with vegan or plant-based cuisine trends because there aren’t as many options available on the market due to the lack of consumer demand. It will be difficult to find and produce all of these things. As it can be simpler and more appealing for the customers to try something new, in a familiar shape, we will be experimenting with some of the most popular eating trends, including burgers, shawarmas, kebabs, and more.
• HRLeo app - Codleo has created a unique app to simplify recruitment and manage a company’s human resources component in an easy and seamless process. Since technology evolves so quickly, it can be daunting to try to keep pace with current trends. Flexibility and an open mind, however, have served the business of Codleo well. The consultancy service also supports broad process adoption, including participation by employees, customers and other external stakeholders.
Codleo is an information-technology consulting company enabling organizations to use the power of technology and transform their work processes to achieve best results in their businesses. The seed sown in April 2019 of Codleo Consulting has grown to become a company with over forty young, energetic and dedicated professionals. Spreading their footprint, they are attracting clients from across different domains such as healthcare, education, manufacturing, not-for-profit & professional services.
• ProjecLeo app - Codleo has created the finest project management app built on Salesforce platform which includes all the features one needs to run a project from end-to-end in the most efficient and effective way.
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WORK CULTURE At Codleo, the work environment is cooperative and encour aging. The leadership team makes efforts to recognize and reward improvements in employee performance. When em ployees know there is room for growth, they tend to work harder and earn the growth. The most important point for them is to listen to employee feedback and make changes so that the work atmosphere is always happy and productive.
With an exceptionally talented team & customers in different Codleo locations such as the United States, Canada, Australia and India, the company combines global expertise and local insights to help businesses turn their ambitious goals into reality.
CODLEO HAS LAUNCHED THEIR OWN APPS INCLUDING:
As a company Codleo Consulting has always kept its employ
COMPANY OVERVIEW
Codleo
The Managing Director of the company is Mrs. Bimla Singh, an educationist and social activist.
• Digital Marketing Services – These incorporate services such as Website Design, New Age Mobile App Development, Brand Reputation, B2B Marketing Strategies, Email & Social Marketing with Pardot & Hubspot.
Codleo provides the finest solutions to businesses with a vast range of expertise, focus and executional capabilities. Codleo works round-the-clock using the latest technological advancements to provide a seamless experience and customer delight. The team adheres to global quality standards and uses the rich and vast experience the members have gathered to ensure result-oriented & evidence-based delivery.
• Salesforce CRM Services - These include consulting, implementation, support services, migration, health check, training as well as integration with other systems.
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An ambitious company aiming for success, Codleo Consulting’s big plans and endeavors include the following:
• They provide direct employment to trained young professionals, residing around our office location, thus providing a valuable source of income to many families.
FUTURE ENDEAVOUR
• Codleo always uses the latest technologies and keeps upgrading its solutions with innovation.
Codleo culture is “dynamic, open and creative.” Codleo is a company that challenges its team members and provides the neccessary support to meet those challenges successfully. While the benefits and perks match industry standards, Codleo’s culture avoids micromanaging while reposing trust on its team to do their best. Codleo offers flexible vacations, project incentives & celebrations, brownie points and periodic sessions with guest lecturers to enhance learning. Approachable leaders and direct access to the senior management give Codleons a sense of security that their voices are heard. This level of freedom and empowerment creates empowered employees and improves morale. Codleo gives its team “the right” to go that extra mile to make customers happy, enabling them to do what they need to do to meet the company’s larger vision – to be a “company with a heart”. Great perks, a workplace that is fun and dedicated to customer delight fits in with the Codleo approach to company culture - when you get the company culture right, great customer service and a great brand follow naturally.
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• Codleo provides an excellent client servicing and tech support in case of problems.
• From being a service provider, Codleo wants to be recognized as a product developing entity. They have developed two apps on Salesforce, with more in the design stage.
Codleo Consulting keeps a constant track of the latest developments in the market and keeps creating demo products based on the industries that it serves and that helps Codleo in generating more business volumes. The values that Codleo holds dear to serve the customers efficiently include:
• The Codleo Foundation , the non-profit wing of Codleo will provide vocational training in the IT sector to the youth as part of the “Skill in India” mission and make them employable at the very Withoutset.anirreproachable plan in place and a will to support clients and society alike, Codleo Consulting is well on its way to insurmountable successes.
• Codleo Consultancy embodies the pledge of - 1% pledge, 1% of equity, 1% of its profit and 1% of company time goes to working among the underprivileged sections in the local communities.
Despite the dreadful time of COVID-19, the one thing that has been positive is that many SME companies have also decided to go online and manage their businesses from the cloud and this has helped Codleo to maintain significant growth in terms of client additions and revenue generation.
• Informal motto of Codleo is “be local, use local” which manifests itself every day in terms of aiding the local economy and communities through the actions and purchases of Codleo.
• Targeting the lucrative North American software market via our sales office present locally.
• Codleo supports local businesses such as banks, stores, eateries, retail outlets.
Codleo helps the communities where it is located in the following ways:
• Codleo always intends to provide value-add at regular intervals and take customer feedback.
• Codleo deals with local vendors and suppliers for all their needs and requirements, from simple stationary to high tech equipment.
• Codleo always tries to give products/services that are flawless.
ees at the heart of any operation. They firmly believe in the saying that “A happy employee keeps a company happy”. They use a number of approach es to keep employees focused and motivated: Employees of Codleo have Incentivized quality of work Codleo supports and encourages new ideas from its employees Codleo believes in celebrating personal milestones Codleo even encourages a little friendly competition
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Codleo Consulting serves all types of clients in fields like Education, Pharma, Manufacturing, Aviation, Service Providers, etc. Codleo understands that customers can come in many different shapes and sizes. They come with different demands and budgets. They come with their own cases and complexities. Hence, Codleo Consulting first understands the requirements and then provides the best solution as per the needs of customers. CSAT scores of Codleo Consultancy speaks for itself, as they have been rated 4.9/5 by their customers.
• Pan-India expansion is on the anvil with a branch office planned for Hyderabad. This is just the beginning of Codleo’s expansion plan.
CUSTOMER FIRST APPROACH
• Codleo puts special emphasis on creativity and innovation
• Codleo conducts training programs and orientation sessions for local youngsters who are seeking a career path and aim in life.
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DREAM MADE TRUE Vishal Vyas is among those who once dream do not sit back without fulfilling it. It was in his childhood that he had dreamt of becoming an entrepreneur and here he is! To be where he is, he witnessed ups & downs, struggled, worked in another company to gain experience and a bit of expertise. Pursuing Management Studies and Human Resources, he joined a company called Indsoft Systems for 7 years where, as a Recruiter for seven years, gathered understanding, eth ics, and other requisites necessary to run a company.
Let us learn some facts about Nexx Consulting-
NEXX
THE PANDEMIC Vishal finds himself fortunate enough to be in the IT sector. He voices his opinion, “It can be discouraging to witness how your business can continue normally. However, by chang ing the ways of operating, things can be a bit easier. During
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Starting his venture that is Nexx Consulting in 2010, the en trepreneur today feels proud and content in providing jobs to others. STRENGTHS The company boasts about a few of its strengths- We do have an in-depth understanding of Information Technology, Fi nance, and Insurance thus know the market well. An ex tensive candidate database is with us which helps us in pre-screening in a methodical manner.
“In-Depth Understanding with Quality Service & Reputation Keeps Us Moving”
ABOUT THE COMPANY With the perfect Mission and Vision, Nexx Consulting provides an array of the most-demanded services like Re cruiting, Job Description Development Strategy, Applicant Screening, Reference and Background Check, Development and Coordination of Offer, and Integration of New Hire. IT, Finance, BPO, and Retail Industry is with what the company works. Their work style comprises of having an open and direct dialog with the customers.
Nexx Consulting: Aiming to Be Among Top 10 Staff ing Companies in India “I am convinced that nothing we do is more important than hiring and developing people. At the end of the day, you bet on people, not on strategies.” – Lawrence Bossidy
In its words, the mission is “to forge an alliance with our customers through integrity, innovation, and commitment to quality and customer satisfaction that will establish our leadership in the industry.”
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Yes, there is no doubt that it is all about people and it is good leaders who ensure the best fit for the job and then train the person so that s/he could achieve success. With the same be lief, Nexx Consulting not only was started but also is moving ahead with the latest technologies. An intention to keep the employees motivated and satisfy the customers with the best possible quality services- this seems applicable as far as this company is concerned.
Vishal Vyas Founder & Director
FOUNDER & MENTORS
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THE TEAM Vishal is aware of the fact that the team of any company is its backbone. Therefore, he honors the eligible ones with rewards from time to time. Par ties, picnics, sports are what he orga nizes for them. Privilege leaves are given too.
Mohammad Hussain Salim Shaikh Head - Talents
Vishal elaborates, “Our ability to de liver demonstrated results to all the customers has resulted in our rapid growth as well as industry reputa tion. We consider people our greatest assets and therefore, our approach to wards clients and candidates is of par amount importance. Being a team of young and dynamic recruitment and headhunting professionals with fast results is a core requirement for any industry. Customer Satisfaction is our motto.”
Neha Vishal Vyas
‘Goal, Communication, Expectations, Reviews, and Rewards’ is what Vishal believes in.
The entrepreneur with more than a decade of experience in Nexx, con veys to the budding entrepreneurs and readers of our magazine, “Focus more on smart work in comparison to hard work. If you do smart work, there are always high chances of a win. Your time will also be saved.”
FUTURE AIM The far-sighted mentions, “I want to find my company among the top 10 staffing ones in India. It was in 2010 that we began. It is high time now to look for this.”
He thanks his family comprising fa ther, mother, wife, and son, and also his Nexx core team Mohd. Hussain, Sachin, Sunny, Sanika, Vicky, Bhoom ika, and Rachit for their continuous support. On the 1st of April every year, Vishal and his team celebrate the foundation day of Nexx.
SERVICE & REPUTATION- These are two important factors that have kept Nexx Consulting sailing smooth ly in the cutthroat competition. As far as Services are concerned, timelines, deliverables, quality, etc. are taken proper care of and Reputation is what takes place post-appropriate look af ter in all these. Moreover, the compa ny never overcommits on deliveries.
With more than 15 years of experi ence, the head of the Talent Depart ment, Mohammad Hussain Salim Shaikh takes care of the Human Re sources team and expands it. Another brain behind the company is Sachin Manoj Jadhav who is the HR Partner. With more than 12 years of experience which includes work at Deceny Recruitments, renowned for staffing services, he leads Nexx Con sulting’s regional people functions.
He predicts, “The current trend in the field is moving towards Cloud, Artificial Intelligence/AI, Ma chine Learning/ML, and Data Sci ence. These particular technologies will be the key factor in the Digital World.”
Operations Head
COVID -19, the IT Industry has played a big role. Most of the things are now happening over virtual mode, where in all the meetings, conferences, and interviews take place too. We being in this service industry (especially in Staffing) seem to be in the positive outcome whereas there are so many negative impacts as well, many of the industries or small companies are temporarily closed or some are still in the recovery stage.”
Vishal has also worked as a Channel Partner for top MNCs to see to their staffing demands. With his eyes on strategic hiring, he ensures that he is updated with the new trends. Also, inclusion and diversity are what he is focusing on these days. He does not forget to mention the names of the two of his mentors. Firstly, Mr. Gov ind Mohan and the second one is Mr. Handy Barot (Founder, SRX) whose guidance keeps igniting a fire within him always.
The Operations Head for Nexx is Neha Vishal Vyas. Having high skills in operation management, she en hances client value.
BRILLIANT BRAINS BEHIND THE COMPANY
CUSTOMER SATISFACTION IS THE MOTTO WITH OVER-COMMITMENTSNO
MESSAGE & A PIECE OF THANKS
Sachin Manoj Jadhav Senior HR Partner (Service Delivery)
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This ride, which is situated at Holiday Park Germany, has a lot of flips and inversions. Because it has every component that will cause your heart to miss a beat, it is referred to as an all-rounder ride. The roller coaster stands 150 feet tall.
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2. STEEL DRAGON 2000, JAPAN: In Japan’s Mie Prefecture, in the amusement park Nagashima Spa Land, is where you can find this roller coaster. It is both the world’s longest and one of the fastest roller coasters using a conventional lift hill.
If you have ever visited any amusement park, you must remember the rides and the thrilling experience over there. Those breath-taking rides just leave every rider screaming out of their lungs. And this is why everyone doesn’t like them. But the people who do, they would look for more with more thrill, more fun, more scare and laughter. As there is nothing as compared to feeling the adrenaline running through your body and the wind sweeping all over your face. In this article, we bring you some of those rides which have earned the name of most dangerous rides of the world. IS A LIST OF “TOP 10 DANGEROUS AMUSEMENT RIDES THE WORLD” WITH NOT ANY Sky Scream Roller coaster-Germany Steel Dragon 2000, Japan Zero Gravity Theme Park in Dallas, Texas Insanity Ride at Stratosphere-Las Vegas Akhram Asylum- Movie world Australia: 6. Mission Space- Disney World, Florida Derby Racer, Revere Beach, Massachusetts Cyclone, Coney Island- New York Formula Rossa, Abu Dhabi Batman: The Ride, Six Flags Over Georgia, Georgia SKY SCREAM ROLLER COASTER-GERMANY
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5. AKHRAM ASYLUM- MOVIE WORLD AUSTRALIA Because you could lose all of your senses at the end of it, it might as well be an asylum! Your brains will spin and your stomach will turn with its five inversions. Its height is 109 feet, and its speed is 88 km/h.
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6. MISSION SPACE- DISNEY WORLD, FLORIDA Mission Space is attached to a centrifuge that is identical to the one used by NASA trainees, making it one of the most intensive space travel simulators available to the general public. In an effort to simulate astronaut-like weightlessness, passengers are spun while experiencing 2.5Gs of force, twice the gravitational force. There are presently two levels of operation for the ride: “Green Team” and “Orange Team.” The former offers many of the same sensations as the original ride, but does so with a lot less pressure and power, resulting in less physical side-effects. The iconic ride “Orange Team” throws responsibility on the rider for what they believe they can manage.
10. BATMAN: THE RIDE, SIX FLAGS OVER GEORGIA, GEORGIA
9. FORMULA ROSSA, ABU DHABIAt Ferrari World in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates, there is an amusement ride called the Formula Rossa. With a top speed of 240 km/h (150 mph), Formula Rossa is the fastest roller coaster in the world and is made by Intamin. Using a hydraulic launch system that produces a release velocity similar to that of aircraft carrier steam catapults, the coaster train accelerates to its top speed in roughly 4.9 seconds.
This roller coaster, which has a 105foot drop and travels at 80 km/h, is not for the faint of heart. It whips riders through terrifying inverted loops and turns. The ride’s inverted design proved fatal, nonetheless, in the spring of 2002 when a 58-yearold employee was struck in the head by a 14-year-old rider’s dangling leg and subsequently passed away in the hospital. After then, the girl was also transported to the hospital, but she had just minor wounds.
When you think it can’t be much scarier, this rollercoaster suddenly lowers down onto a net without any harness. Yes, none of the bungee, parachute, or straps were used. There is nothing but you, the safety net below, and a 130-foot drop. That would be like embracing your own death to witness it first-hand!
A genuinely mind-altering experience is Insanity the Ride! This Las Vegas ride will spin you and other riders in the open air and features a huge mechanical arm that extends out at 64 feet over the side of the Stratosphere Tower at a height of nearly 900 feet. It’s a fantastic opportunity to take in the breath-taking view of Las Vegas, but hardly anyone gets this chance thanks to this ride!
3. ZERO GRAVITY THEME PARK IN DALLAS, TEXAS
Beginning with its debut in 1910, The Derby Racer has a storied past. At the time, the proprietor of the Revere Beach theme park stood to speak about the need for amusement park safety when, in a cruel twist of irony, he fell from one of the coaster cars and died Althoughinstantly.thecoaster was eventually destroyed in 1919, this wasn’t before another tragedy occurred. Soon after the coaster’s removal, another with the same name was installed; however, because of the bad connotation, which hurt sales, it was also removed ten years later.
The Cyclone ride at Luna Park has not been closed down, in contrast to the other rides on this list of risky roller coasters. The Cyclone has 12 terrifying drops and an 85-foot height gain while travelling at 60 mph over the track. The Cyclone has remained Coney Island’s top tourist destination for the past 92 years. What makes it hazardous, then? On this ride, you never know how you’ll have to exit.
8. CYCLONE, CONEY ISLAND- NEW YORK
FINAL WORDS: Roller coaster rides can make you feel more alive by giving thrilling and scary experiences, however, if you feel like not riding them, you must listen to yourself specifically, while trying such rides mentioned in this article. They are not for all. And there is nothing bad in accepting them that you feel scared of a particular ride and hence don’t want to try. Have fun!
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Specialized in consulting and transfor mation services, PremierAgile helps global enterprises, teams, and individu als transform to an Agile way of work ing. The company has successfully sup ported numerous organizations to move beyond their traditional work processes to advanced ways of working that as given organizations an edge over their competitors in terms of Time to Market, Profits, Customer Satisfaction, De-Risk ing, Compliance, etc.
The genesis of PremierAgile was based on the need to address the ever-existing real-time everyday problems embed ded in the current training programs. They intend to extend to their learners a real-time learning experience both in physical classrooms or virtual training sessions, with the unique Brain Science techniques. Its training programs are based on Neuro-Science learning and research conducted for over 50 years. Brain Science techniques help learners to experience real-time learning both in physical classrooms or virtual training sessions.
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PremierAgile offers comprehensive Agile consulting and coaching solutions under one roof. These include: TRANSFORMATION & COACHING
With PremierAgile, an incredible brand in his own right, Suresh Konduru leads the consulting and transformation servicing space. PremierAgile offers comprehensive trailblazing Coaching, Consulting, Transformation, and Training in the areas of Agile and Scrum to different sectors including banking & finance, insurance, manufacturing, automotive, telecom, aerospace, marketing, consulting, and services, and many more. They boast incomparable learning programs powered by globally recognized Scrum Alliance flagship certifications like CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO etc; and also offers world class scaling programs such as SAFe by partnering with Scaled Agile Inc, USA. and Transformation One Roof
With the joint research on how Agile practices can be leveraged in Organizational Development (OD), PremierAgile built OD-Agile intelligence and analytics; and presented all its findings at an International OD Conference in 2016.
An exclusive guidance ‘Training Scrum from the Back of the Room’ by PremierAgile makes the learning process easier and more effective than ever. Here, the company helps participants enact real-time situations and perform simulations during the learning. The workshops also run the participants through several non-software industryrelated scenarios and examples.
The man behind the idea, Suresh Konduru compiled ‘Agile Product Metrics’ from his real-world experiences in Agile transformation and coaching. It includes a comprehensive 101 metrics adopted by several Agile teams across the world. These metrics are super helpful in measuring and managing the performance of products, services, business processes, team performance, etc.
41 www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 5 Marquee August 2022 INDIA as well as design their future roadmap that is perfect for an organization’s transformation. From the organizational change initiatives, Agile and DevOps transformation, tools implementation, scaling to complex portfolio levels, PremierAgile works as a one-stop destination for all transformation needs.
AGILE PRODUCT METRICS
TRAINING PremierAgile’s trainers are amongst the first few accredited global trainers. Having trained more than 20,000 associates and several organizations globally in almost 35 countries and uniquely rated 5/5 on Google, PremierAgile is the preferable training partner for numerous large and small corporates worldwide, as well as for individuals looking for career progression. It offers flagship certification programmes in the Scrum Alliance like CSM, CSPO, A-CSM, A-CSPO, etc., and other certification programmes in the areas of scaling, DevOps, coaching, management, technologies, tools, etc. The firm is also accredited with Scaled Agile Inc, that provides Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe) and the associated transformation resources. Few scaling learning programs are Leading SAFe, SAFe Product Owner-Product Manager, SAFe Scrum Master etc.
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TRAINING SCRUM FROM THE BACK OF THE ROOM
AWARDS & MILESTONES ON THE WAY
As a premier quality provider of continuous learning opportunities in the areas of Agile and Scrum, PremierAgile’s core motive is to enhance the career of every learner to new heights. The uniqueness of the enterprise lies in its goal to support and empower businesses to transform from traditional models to Agile organizations. The organization has transformed Fortune enterprises from traditional models to Agile organizations for nearly 25 years. The highly immersive training is powered by brain science learning techniques resulting from neuro-based research for the last 50 years. Additionally, they provide free mentoring for individual learning as well as real-time resources which will help the learner implement Scrum successfully.
EXEPEDIA Exepedia is a coaching model created by PremierAgile in collaboration with other seasoned practitioners. It helps create alignment during organizational transformations across the leaders and senior executives. This model consists of a series of group workshops and individual coaching sessions to help leaders co-create a shared transformation vision and align on a collaborative execution plan. The Know-Believe-Achieve coaching model was launched in Global Scrum Gathering Singapore 2017. It supports leaders to transform organizations, this model is being used by many large and small organizations.
PACER PACER support organizations to come up with excellent customer products and services. This unique framework allows early feedback and collaboration in contrast to a traditional way of operation. It is built on Scrum and defines an iterative cycle of activities to build products incrementally – be in software, hardware, manufacturing, banking, marketing, and a lot more.
Having navigated the business through calibrated milestones, PremierAgile is moving up the maturity cycle in 2022. The company reached its first milestone as an amazing consulting and coaching partner for Inorganizations.thenext,PremierAgile has been featured among ‘Top 10 Agile Consultants - 2021’ by CIOReviewIndia because of its world-class learning workshops powered by real transformation experience, post-workshop support, and service, several in-house learning solutions. It has also been awarded as the ‘Best Agile Consulting & Transformation Services Provider 2022 - India’ by Corporate Vision, a UKbased magazine.
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The man at the helm, Suresh Konduru is an IT expert with nearly two and half decades of experience extensively in Agile Transformation, Agile Consulting, Agile Coaching & Scrum Training, Delivery Management, Program Management, Project Management, for Global Fortune 500 Specialisedcustomers.in“Training Scrum from the Back of the Room” based on Brain Science learning, Suresh Konduru has delivered Agile & Scrum workshops across 35 nations and trained more than 12,000 globally. Rated as 5 out of 5 because of his excellent coaching and guidance, Suresh provides coaching at all levels including team, enterprise, and leadership.
after submitting the proposal, Tata Owned Air India was granted permission to acquire AirAsia India. The acquisition of Air Asia India’s whole stake by Tata-owned Air India was authorised by the Competition Commission of India (CCI).
BACKGROUND STORY: “Jamshedji Nusserwanji Tata was born in 1839, shortly after Macaulay had departed for England to pen his renowned history of that country. In 1858, he received his degree from Bombay’s Elphinstone College. Soon after, he joined the general merchandise trading company his father had founded. There, the young Tata showed a keen interest in expanding trade with China. He established a commercial company in 1870 with a capital of 21,000 rupees. Additionally, he acquired a failing oil mill in Chinchpokli and turned it into a cotton mill, renaming it Alexandra Mill, which he later sold for a profit. He built the Empress Mill, a new cotton mill in Nagpur, in 1874. He envisioned himself accomplishing four objectives: founding an iron and steel industry, a distinctive hotel, a top-tier educational facility, and a hydroelectric project. He lived through the opening of the Taj Mahal Hotel at Colaba’s shoreline in 1903, which made it India’s first hotel with electricity. When Jamsedji Tata passed away in 1904, his older son Dorabji Tata took over as chairman. In 1907, Sir Dorabji founded the Tata Iron and Steel Company (TISCO), which is now known as Tata Steel. The first hydro plant in Western India was built in accordance with the founder’s objectives, founding Tata Power. Indian Institute of Science, another ambition, was founded, and the classes for the very first batch started in 1911.
NET WORTH OF TATA GROUP OF COMPANIES: As of March 31, 2022, the market value of the 29 publicly traded Tata Group companies was $311 billion (INR 23.4 trillion).
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After acquiring a number of multinational businesses, the organisation attained recognition on a global scale. With the support and oversight of its own board of directors and shareholders, each Tata firm runs autonomously. The Tata family owns only a tiny portion of Tata Sons—66% is under the authority of philanthropic Thetrusts.company generated a projected $128 billion in sales annually as of 2022. It made up 4% of the GDP in 2018 and paid 2.24 percent of all taxes in India, the largest percentage of any corporate organisation.
JRD established the airline Tata Air Services in 1952. (later renamed Tata Airlines). Despite JRD Tata continuing to serve as chairman until 1977, the Indian government approved the Air Corporations Act in 1953 and acquired a majority share in the airline from Tata Sons. Tata Motors was established in 1945 and initially specialised in locomotives. It began selling commercial vehicles in 1954 after establishing a joint venture with Daimler-Benz. Tata Consultancy Services was established in 1968.
In 1938, J. R. D. Tata was appointed head of the Tata Group. Under his leadership, the Tata Group’s assets increased from US$101 million to US$5 billion. Tata Sons began with 14 businesses, and at the time of his departure in 1988, 50 years later, it had expanded to a conglomerate of 95 businesses.
TATA GROUP COMPANIES: Tata Consultancy Services, Tata Consumer Products, Tata Motors, Tata Power, Tata Steel, Voltas, Titan Company, Tanishq, Tata Chemicals, Tata Communications, Trent, Tata Elxsi, Indian Hotels Company, Air India, TajAir, Tata Cliq, Tata Capital, Crom, and Tata Starbucks are just a few of the significant companies that belong to the Tata Group.
Tata Group, founded by Jamsetji Tata in 1868, is a Mumbai-based multinational conglomerate with Indian roots. It is now the largest conglomerate in India, with activities in 100 nations spanning six continents and the sale of goods and services in over 150 nations.
Ratan Tata was named the Tata Group’s chairman in 1991. Also, India’s economy liberalised in this year, making the market more accessible to foreign rivals. Between 2000 and 2007, the Tata Group started to buy a number of businesses, including Tetley, Corus Group, and Jaguar and Land Rover (2008).
Natarajan Chandrasekaran was chosen to serve as chairman in 2017. He played a key role in reforming industry sectors and raising promoter equity ownership in Almostbusinesses.twomonths
Anuj Jagannathan DirectorKriti Anand|Business Connect
PINSS is regularly offering sessions for individuals or organizations to play the game with other professional participants.
The recent and exciting launch by PINSS is a negotiation learning tool that is available in both physical as well as online versions. Have you imagined that learning negotiation could be fun too? Negotiation Arena is a solution to have fun while learning strategies of negotiation in a group session with like-minded professionals and individuals. The following are the five elements (the 5 Is) of Negotiation Arena that provide a phenomenal experience to the participants.
Innovative: Negotiation Arena incorporates new ways of learning via active sharing related to reallife scenarios, case studies and daily challenges. In addition, the format of the session encourages participants to connect with each other.
Insightful: The experience of detailed scenarios and real-life examples brings in-depth learning opportunities for the participants. Whether you know or deal with negotiation, or are just beginning to explore the topic, Negotiation Arena will bring immense value.
Interesting: Negotiation Arena is gamified to provide a fun element that will keep the participants engaged. There is scoring and winning built into the experience that makes the tool exciting. Join a session to know what you will win. There is also an opportunity to network with and get to know other participants. Would you like to experience Negotiation Arena?
- Consulting (on real-life negotiation -situations).Contentdevelopment (Blogs, videos, case studies, and many more).
Propelurs Institute of Negotiation and Super Skills (PINSS) is an integral part of Propelurs Consulting to support key services related to super skills such as negotiation, communication, critical thinking and problem solving, leadership and others. Some of these key services are:
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- Teaching at schools, institutes and -universities.Webinars,Masterminds and lunch & learn sessions on topics in leadership and negotiation.
Interactive: Any tool is beneficial if it encourages active participation and interaction among the participants. Negotiation Arena is built on this methodology. This enables learning from each other’s views while also hearing the perspectives of the session facilitator. Active sharing makes any learning more meaningful or real-life examples and experiences provide valuable insights.
Improving the life skills of the participants to lead a better life…
- Training via workshops conducted directly for corporates, and via our partnerships such as American Negotiation Institute, Discovernewu and Emeritus.
Propelurs Consulting was founded in 2021 with a mission to develop and/or enhance super skills for its participants and with a goal of clocking 100,000 participant learning hours in the next five years. Propelurs conducts workshops and training at organizations, conducts classes for educational institutions, provides consulting and coaching to participants and develops content related to super skills. Over the last few months, Anuj Jagannathan (Founder and CEO of Propelurs) has achieved tens of thousands of hours sharing perspectives and training participants. These are skills that are essential life skills for everyone but are hardly taught. According to participant polls, one in about 12 individuals learns structured negotiation in their life. Similar results for other super skills.
Intuitive: Negotiation Arena is easy to understand and instinctive to play. The tool is simple enough to be useful for kids and young adults too. The version for children is being developed.
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HP Pavilion 31.5-inch All-in-One
The new HP Pavilion 31.5-inch AIO comes with a 31.5-inch screen with HP’s iSafe-certifica tion and Blue Light Filter. It supports 98 percent coverage of the DCI-P3 color space with up to 400 UHD displays with HDR, 99 percent of the sRGB color gamut. The TUV Rheinland certified antiglare display is claimed to eliminate flicker.
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The new HP AiO PC is equipped with the most recent 12th-generation Intel i5 and i7 CPU options. For connectivity, it contains a number of HDMI connectors, and the audio has been tuned by Bang & Olufsen. Like its larger model, it also supports wireless charging.
HP launched its new range of all-in-one PCs in India weeks after introducing highend gaming laptops in the country. The latest generation HP Envy and Pavilion desktops feature Intel Core processors and are designed to help creators with hy brid work situations. The HP Envy 34-inch is powered by an 11th-generation Intel Core i9 processor and Nvidia GeForce RTX 3060 GPU. The HP Pavilion 31.5-inch, in contrast, is powered by 12th-generation Intel i5 and i7 processors. The HP Envy 34-inch also comes with Amazon Alexa integration. The advantage of all-in-one PCs is that they eliminate the need for a separate CPU. These also give a cleaner look because there are fewer wires to clutter up the desk. HP Company • CEO: Enrique Lores (1 Nov 2019–) • Founded: 2 July 1939, Palo Alto, California, United States • President: Enrique Lores • Headquarters: Palo Alto, California, United States • Parent company: Hewlett-Packard • Founders: Bill Hewlett, David Packard Price in India
The starting price for the HP Envy 34-inch all-in-one desktop is INR 1,75,999, while the HP Pavilion PC is INR 99,999. Specifications HP ENVY 34-inch All-in-One NvidiaGforce RTX 3060 and an Intel Core i9 processor from the 11th generation power the device. HP Quick Drop, Amazon Alexa Voice Assistant, HP Enhanced Lighting, which pro motes creativity, are a few further noteworthy features. Wireless charging on the device is built right into the base. With an adjustable blue light reduction filter, the PC features an anti-glare TÜV certified display. With 21: 9 aspect ratio It is a 5K display. The device comes with a movable camera that makes it easy to switch between multiple points for optimum views.
The vision Kiran has for Sedibuz is to be a leader in public sector consulting, not only in India, but to be a leading public sector consulting firm in the world too. The mission that Kiran and Sedibuz have set for themselves is to encourage CONSULTING
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Very much of the same belief, Kiran S. Deolalkar shares his journey and leadership skills here.
Divide” ~JohnshowsknowsleaderAisonewhotheway,goestheway,andtheway.CMaxwell ““
Kiran’s entrepreneurial venture Sedibuz Consulting LLP is a technology consulting company. The company métier is in the government sector and is a top government consulting firm. With his tremendous and honest efforts, the visionary has been able to take the company so far and achieve success. Now, he has ensured space in our esteemed magazine Business Connect in the edition ‘Entrepreneur of the Year 2021’.
SEDIBUZ
Emerging As A Winner Even Under Uncertain Circumstances
THE DESIRE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYMENT
Kiran had always nourished the desire to start his own business. When he finally decided to venture into it, what bothered him the most was the high rate of unemployment among qualified students. The desire for providing employment coupled with his desire for a sustainable business led to the inception of Sedibuz Consulting LLP. Though low on funds, he had a substantial personal network, developed during his employment in two large conglomerates. His experience spanning over two decades equipped and enabled him to turn his dream into a reality of creating a company that provides “Fresh Perspectives, Analytical Rigour & Innovative Solutions”, to quote from the company’s official website. He believes in John C Maxwell’s saying (quoted above) and believes his core strength is that he is empathetic and brings into his work and leadership a positive attitude along with confidence and ability to lucidly communicate his ideas.
MISSION, VISION AND GOALS
“Technology is A Double-Edged Sword and Unequal Access to it Might Lead to A Digital
Kiran S. Deolalkar Founder & CEO Avishek Singh|Business Connect
COVID AND LEADERSHIP Though Covid derailed the plans a little, Kiran with patience was able to pull it back on track with his leadership. He delved deep into his own strength and kept motivating the team. Taking a cue from the covid warriors, Sedibuz lent a helping hand to the underprivileged section of society. The Sedibuz team collaborated with the Rotary community to ensure the successful implementation of their social outreach programme.
While the private sector is reaching a stagnation point, the public sector is witnessing a rejuvenating government interest and interest in citizen-centric solutions. The challenge and opportunity to partner with the government are immense and the opportunities would only increase.
SEDIBUZ GLOBAL TECHNOLOGIES LLP
THE JOURNEY
Kiran updates that they have formed a new company called Sedibuz Global Technologies LLP. This company focuses on the needs and requirements of Systems Integration in the Public Sector. In April 2019, both Sedibuz Consulting LLP and Sedibuz Global Technologies LLP were launched as a group.
THOUGHTS AND MOTIVATION
The far-sighted advises his team to always be on the lookout for the Indian startups offering unique services and guide them in creating the Go-To-Market strategy in the public sector. With respect to suggestions to readers and entrepreneurs, he believes a leader must be courageous and ready to take unprecedented steps for the company’s benefits, as profitable and helpful innovations would help them carve out a space for themselves.
Sedibuz provides end-to-end assistance in 3 areas – technology companies, public sector companies, and organizations and product companies. To the first category, the companies that want to get into the public sector, Sedibuz helps and provides guidance along the entire journey, right from demand generation to contact closures.
In the second category of Public Sector / Government organizations/departments, Sedibuz provides expert advice that is required to prepare Detailed Project reports, RFP, and Program/Project Management, supporting them in both IT and SedibuzOP. helps Product Companies (International as well as Indian startups), which form the third category, with the G0-To-Market strategy and helps them to take their first steps into the Public sector.
Starting with a strong business plan in April 2019, which included expanding into the African market, Sedibuz too was affected by the Pandemic in 2020. A setback of such gigantic proportions did hinder the plans a little, but focusing on the work remotely, the team was able to show positive results and was even able to recover lost grounds in the last quarter. Having emerged as a winner even under uncertain circumstances and their confidence being boosted by a financially profitable second year, Kiran hopes to make Sedibuz a $1million company by March 2022.
SWIFT TECHNOLOGICAL DEVELOPMENT
AN ADMIRER OF RATAN TATA
Kiran believes that technology is a necessary evil in today’s fastpaced world. Though it helps to bring people and businesses closer, it is a double-edged sword and unequal access to technology could lead to a digital divide, and the technologically advanced section would progress at a still faster rate than before, while the technologically challenged businesses would either be left behind or even wiped out in the race for market share.
51 www.businessconnectindia.in | Vol. 5 Marquee August 2022 INDIA and expedite the technological journey for public sector Keepingorganizations.thepreceding vision and mission in mind, the company hopes to reach a $3 million mark. And the aim to do this is by March 2024.
Apart from the biggies, Sedibuz has a strong understanding of the public sector which gives it an edge over competitors in their category. Kiran is an ardent admirer of Ratan Tata and has faith in the latter’s saying, “If you want to walk fast, walk alone, but if you want to walk far, walk together”, and believes his strength lies in his “Networth” that is his network that has stood by his side supporting and guiding his.
THE BUSINESS
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BGMI has been removed from the Google Play Store on July 28. BGMI has also been removed from the Apple App Store. The reason for the block was not immediately clear.
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BGMI was not available on Apple’s App Store in India on Thursday (July 28) evening. The reason for the block was not immediately clear. There are several reports linking this ban to the Lucknow PUBG case where a 16-year-old boy allegedly shot his mother because she stopped him from playing “online games like PUBG”. The issue was also raised in the ongoing session of Parliament, where the government said that the home ministry is looking at some banned apps that are appearing with a new avatar but with similar functionality. According to reports, Google had received the government takedown order in the last 24 hours. Last year, when BGMI made a comeback in India, the manufacturer, Krafton, said it broke ties with Chinabased Tencent and that Indian users’ data would be protected. The company also tied up with Microsoft for Azure to host BGMI. Azure is Microsoft’s public cloud computing service, empowering game creators to build, run and develop their games on a global scale.
developer Krafton returned to the Indian market after a year by relaunching the same game with minor changes and named it Battlegrounds Mobile India or BGMI. But on July 28, BGMI has been removed from Apple and Google app stores in India following a government order. According to reports, Krafton, the publisher of the game, will be holding a meeting with MeitY to resolve the issue.
Genres: Battle royale game, Third-person shooter
Google has officially said that it has received an official order from the Indian government to remove the BGMI. “On receipt of the order, following the established process, we have notified the affected developer and have blocked access to the app that remained available on the Play Store in India,” it said.
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GOOGLE STREET VIEW NOW AVAILABLE IN INDIA AFTER YEARS OF
“Starting today, Street View will be available on Google Maps with fresh imagery intensity in India covering 150,000 kilometers of roads that have been ingested into Google Maps,” said Miriam Karthika Daniel, VP - Maps Experiences at Google, at the event.“So, I’m thrilled about how people will start using Street View and in India and see how we have suddenly everyday
Google has announced that from July 27, Street View will be available in India on Google Maps with refreshed imagery that the company has licensed from its local partners - Genesis International and Tech StreetMahindra.View features were not allowed in India so far, since government policies wouldn’t allow foreign companies to own imagery data in the country, but after the new National Geospatial Policy in 2021, the country allows such features as long as foreign companies don’t own such data. C++ (back-end), XML, Ajax (UI) by: Lars Rasmussen, Jens Eilstrup Rasmussen India rollout of Street View marks the first time Google has tied up with local partners to provide the service to consumers, a model it hopes to extend to other parts of the world as well. According to Google, its partners have covered more than 150,000 km spanning 10 cities in India, including Bengaluru, Chennai, Hyderabad, Pune, Delhi, Mumbai, Nashik, Vadodara, Ahmednagar, and Amritsar. The tech giant plans to expand it to over 50 cities by the end of 2022.
“Welives.”are committed to collaborating with local organizations and government as we work towards delivering even more useful features and information on the map. We will continue to do this responsibly, enabling accurate, authentic, and reliable information. We look forward to expanding our technology and expertise to the local ecosystem,” Miriam said.
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Street View allows users to see what a city or place looks like in real terms. Google uses bikes and cars fitted with cameras to collect the imagery.
Google takes all the individual photos that have been captured by the cameras and “stitches” them together to create 360-degree panoramas. This service is already accessible in countries such as Japan, the US, and South Korea.
