Posts From Akashdeep Arul
Employment to rise in 2022, India Skills report says
As per a recent report by India Skills, 46.2% of the youth were found to be highly employable against last year’s employability of 45.97%. Meanwhile, the women employable pool is steadily increasing. Another trend which has picked up is that
Discovery Inc. acquires assets of ad-tech company ZEDO
Discovery Inc., announced that it has acquired the assets, technology and intellectual property of ZEDO, an advertising technology company based in both the United States and India. The acquisition will bring ZEDO’s technology in-house and enable faster innovation across Discovery’s
Inspired by Microsoft, here’s a tryst of tracks and stacks
India’s over-the-top (OTT) streaming industry, has the potential to touch $15 billion over the next nine years, according to a RBSA Advisors report. The growth comes after India has the second-highest per capita consumption of online video in the world,
Cybersecurity tech used by Indian companies are outdated
It is more critical than ever for companies in India to refresh the technologies and solutions in their cybersecurity infrastructure. Almost 37% of cybersecurity technologies used by companies in India are considered outdated by security and privacy professionals working at
The growing ransomware crisis for IT vendors
As ransomware grows exponentially around the world, recent attacks such as Sunburst and Kaseya have once again brought supply chain attacks to the forefront. About 63% companies feel that it is losing trust in legacy vendors, like Microsoft, due to
Former Infosys employee believes disruption is the norm
The Indian software-as-a-service (SaaS) landscape is on the cusp of a transformation. Over the past five years, the number of funded SaaS companies has more than doubled and the number of SaaS companies drawing Series C or later-stage capital has
PMS and AIF industry to grow by 20% in the next ten years
With investors looking beyond traditional retail-oriented investments, Portfolio Management Services (PMS) and Alternative Investment Fund (AIF) structures has gained massive traction. By 2031, PMS and AIF industry is expected to cross Rs.50 lakh crore on the back of 20% CAGR
Only four out of ten consumers trust retailers
There is a rift between consumers and retailers after failing to keep up with the orders and fulfilling it as promised. To improve this level of trust, retail decision-makers are increasingly embracing solutions which contributes to front-line staff and improve
Edge-based innovation to take center stage in APAC
In 2022 and beyond, the emphasis on consumer digital experience will continue to increase worldwide. Investing and innovating at the edge can bring valuable improvements to businesses including reduced latency, increased scalability, improved security, and support businesses in delivering experiences
CxO of the Week: Anuj Vaid, executive director, CMS IT Services
The IT sector is set for a radical change in the upcoming years after the pandemic reformed the traditional business practices. Wiser investments in technologies such as low-code platforms and intelligent automation will make it far easier for people across
Are APAC companies giving you the best customer experience?
When it comes to customer service, there is a big disconnect between consumers and businesses across Asia Pacific (APAC) after companies have failed to understand their problems and resolve them efficiently. More than half of consumers in APAC placed a
Cloud solutions is the way forward for SMBs in 48 countries
Small and medium-sized enterprises businesses (SMBs) have less technical staff than enterprises and are more likely to have multiple priorities when it comes to managing cloud solutions. The responsibility of managing cloud services often falls on the CEO, president, or
IT organizations to undergo radical changes in next five years
Global IT organizations are set to go through a period of radical transformation over the next five years. In a recent global study conducted by iResearch, surveyed IT leaders from 10 countries in the Americas, Europe, and Asia-Pacific on how
Apollo Tyres will use AWS to digitally transform its factories
Amazon Web Services (AWS) has announced that Apollo Tyres will use it to digitally transform and create efficient “smart” factories. The tire-maker plans to move its entire IT infrastructure to AWS to improve productivity, compliance, and process efficiency gains globally.
COVID-19 had a positive impact in Indian workplace
As businesses across markets and sectors reflect on the rapid global transformation, companies need to hear a first-person point of view on the state of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DE&I) in India. In India, the COVID-19 pandemic has been a
This SaaS start-up reveals how to survive during COVID-19
Over the last five years, the Indian SaaS industry has witnessed an unprecedented bull run. SaaS companies are a testament to this exponential growth, which has been built on the track record of the industry’s high capital efficiency, according to
Capgemini acquires cloud and digital services provider
Capgemini has acquired Empired Limited, first announced on July 19, 2021. The acquisition comes after the company plans to utilize combined scale and broad services portfolio across Australia and New Zealand. The acquisition has been completed by way of a
Ola undergoes a reform as it strengthens its leadership team
Indian mobility platform Ola, has announced key leadership appointments across Ola Financial Services, Ola Cars, and Ola Electric. The appointments comes after Ola’s drive to “attract the best talent” to realize its vision of new mobility. The company has shifted
CropIn to improve climate adaptation and resilience for African farmers
CropIn, a Bengaluru-based agritech start-up, is set to provide digital farming intelligence solutions and increase resilience and climate adaptation of 200,000 smallholder farmers three least developed African countries over two years. The International Fund for Agriculture Development (IFAD) has joined
Does your employer care enough about you during COVID-19?
The future of work as businesses around the world prepare for a post COVID-19 pandemic reality. Business leaders want to figure out how satisfied they are after adjusting to new working norms and how employees have reevaluated what they need
