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  • Rakshit Kapoor to be Docomo Digital Country Head in India

    Rakshit Kapoor to be Docomo Digital Country Head in India

    MUMBAI: NTT Docomo, INC. has set up Docomo Digital as a new global business operation and Rakshit Kapoor will lead their India operations as the country head. This is an expansion from his previous role as country head for Buongiorno.

    Utilising the expertise from parent company NTT Docomo as well as from the acquisition of international mobile commerce providers and specialists, including net mobile AG and Buongiorno SpA, Docomo Digital has created a comprehensive suite of products and services.

    Docomo Digital includes the content business (mobile content products) and the m-commerce business. It is the operation unit of NTT Docomo and an advanced mobile commerce ecosystem-enabling platformer which aims to encourage financial inclusion for citizens worldwide by bringing together mobile network operators, digital and real-world merchants, financial services providers, regulators and other parties to make consumer transactions convenient, safe and with universal coverage.

    Docomo Digital has created the tools and infrastructure to provide seamless mobile commerce solutions for ecosystem participants across the world. The company actively addresses regulatory and commercial issues between parties and operates a global banking-grade technical platform on which mobile commerce ecosystems can be securely built and managed.

  • Rakshit Kapoor to be Docomo Digital Country Head in India

    Rakshit Kapoor to be Docomo Digital Country Head in India

    MUMBAI: NTT Docomo, INC. has set up Docomo Digital as a new global business operation and Rakshit Kapoor will lead their India operations as the country head. This is an expansion from his previous role as country head for Buongiorno.

    Utilising the expertise from parent company NTT Docomo as well as from the acquisition of international mobile commerce providers and specialists, including net mobile AG and Buongiorno SpA, Docomo Digital has created a comprehensive suite of products and services.

    Docomo Digital includes the content business (mobile content products) and the m-commerce business. It is the operation unit of NTT Docomo and an advanced mobile commerce ecosystem-enabling platformer which aims to encourage financial inclusion for citizens worldwide by bringing together mobile network operators, digital and real-world merchants, financial services providers, regulators and other parties to make consumer transactions convenient, safe and with universal coverage.

    Docomo Digital has created the tools and infrastructure to provide seamless mobile commerce solutions for ecosystem participants across the world. The company actively addresses regulatory and commercial issues between parties and operates a global banking-grade technical platform on which mobile commerce ecosystems can be securely built and managed.

  • Kickass torrents shut down; alleged owner arrested

    Kickass torrents shut down; alleged owner arrested

    MUMBAI: Content owners the world over must be heaving a sigh of relief because of a development in Poland. Including those in India – right from Yashraj Films to Dharma Productions to Zee Entertainment to Star India to Sony Entertainment.

    The reason: the alleged owner and creator of peer to peer to sharing site Kickass torrents a 30 year old Ukrainian from Kharkiv, Artem Vaulin has been under police arrest since the past couple of days. Kat.cr, which is ranked 70 in the world, according to Alexa, has been shut down since then.

    Many other domains related to kickass torrents that allowed users to download content have been taken down. Among the domains that have been seized include: kat.cr,kickasstorrents.com, katstatic.com, thekat.tv, kickass.cr, kickass.to, and kat.ph. Even proxy URLs s leading to the torrenting service, which began in 2008 have been brought down by the authorities.

    Everything from the latest TV shows to events like the Star Parivaar Awards to the Zee Rishtey Awards to the latest Hindi films, apart from Bollywood fare could be downloaded without payment from kickass torrents.

    Vaulin has been indicted for copyright infringement in the US which, officials say, has allowed more than $1 billion worth of movies, games, music recordings and other content to be distributed for free, thus causing losses to the content owners.

    There’s more trouble lying in store for the young man. US officials want him extradited to be tried for charges that include conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement and conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to attorneys for the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

    “This criminal case is a major step to reduce illegal theft of creative content by large-scale piracy sites,” MPAA chairman and CEO Chris Dodd said in a statement. “Actions like these help protect the livelihoods of the 1.9 million hard-working Americans whose jobs are supported by the motion picture and television industry – and a legal market that generates $16.3 billion in exports for the U.S. economy.”

    Those interested can read the details of the US department of justice’s lawsuit by clicking on the link here. 
     

  • Kickass torrents shut down; alleged owner arrested

    Kickass torrents shut down; alleged owner arrested

    MUMBAI: Content owners the world over must be heaving a sigh of relief because of a development in Poland. Including those in India – right from Yashraj Films to Dharma Productions to Zee Entertainment to Star India to Sony Entertainment.

    The reason: the alleged owner and creator of peer to peer to sharing site Kickass torrents a 30 year old Ukrainian from Kharkiv, Artem Vaulin has been under police arrest since the past couple of days. Kat.cr, which is ranked 70 in the world, according to Alexa, has been shut down since then.

    Many other domains related to kickass torrents that allowed users to download content have been taken down. Among the domains that have been seized include: kat.cr,kickasstorrents.com, katstatic.com, thekat.tv, kickass.cr, kickass.to, and kat.ph. Even proxy URLs s leading to the torrenting service, which began in 2008 have been brought down by the authorities.

    Everything from the latest TV shows to events like the Star Parivaar Awards to the Zee Rishtey Awards to the latest Hindi films, apart from Bollywood fare could be downloaded without payment from kickass torrents.

    Vaulin has been indicted for copyright infringement in the US which, officials say, has allowed more than $1 billion worth of movies, games, music recordings and other content to be distributed for free, thus causing losses to the content owners.

    There’s more trouble lying in store for the young man. US officials want him extradited to be tried for charges that include conspiracy to commit criminal copyright infringement and conspiracy to commit money laundering, according to attorneys for the US District Court for the Northern District of Illinois.

    “This criminal case is a major step to reduce illegal theft of creative content by large-scale piracy sites,” MPAA chairman and CEO Chris Dodd said in a statement. “Actions like these help protect the livelihoods of the 1.9 million hard-working Americans whose jobs are supported by the motion picture and television industry – and a legal market that generates $16.3 billion in exports for the U.S. economy.”

    Those interested can read the details of the US department of justice’s lawsuit by clicking on the link here. 
     

  • Hyundai honors Saina Nehwal with Creta celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship

    Hyundai honors Saina Nehwal with Creta celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship

    MUMBAI: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has honored Saina Nehwal by handing-over the 1 Anniversary edition of Indian car of the year, Creta. Celebrating the grand success of the most awarded SUV of the year, the car was presented to Nehwal celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship.

    Nehwal (26) is amongst the most decorated athletes in the country having won Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padam Shri and Padam Bhushan in 2016 besides winning an Olympic Bronze at the 2012 London Olympiad for India.

    Commenting on occasion, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. magaging director and CEO Y K Koo said, “Ms. Saina is Badminton Icon of India. Her consistent performance has elevated this sport’s enthusiasm to a great level of admiration among badminton lovers globally. Creta – the perfect SUV and the Indian car of the year 2016, is an ICON in SUV segment. Creta with its superior performance and style along with strong body structure is a Perfect SUV for global customers. ”

    On the occasion, Nehwal added, “It is an honor and wonderful experience for me and I would like to thank Hyundai for honoring me with the 1st Anniversary Edition of Creta. It’s motivation for every athlete to receive the recognition for his/her hard-work and achievements. I am quite confident and will give my best efforts in upcoming tournaments to bring pride to my nation and fellow countrymen.”

    Hyundai has always connected with sports enthusiasts by its presence in global sporting activities like FIFA World Cup and UEFA championship, Golf, World Rally Championship across world markets and earlier ICC cricket championship.

    Recently Hyundai has Officially Partnered with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the next four years across the three formats- Test, One day and T20. The rationale behind these associations is to make fans explore and ‘Experience Hyundai’.

  • Hyundai honors Saina Nehwal with Creta celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship

    Hyundai honors Saina Nehwal with Creta celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship

    MUMBAI: Hyundai Motor India Ltd. (HMIL) has honored Saina Nehwal by handing-over the 1 Anniversary edition of Indian car of the year, Creta. Celebrating the grand success of the most awarded SUV of the year, the car was presented to Nehwal celebrating her win in Australian Open Championship.

    Nehwal (26) is amongst the most decorated athletes in the country having won Arjuna Award, Rajiv Gandhi Khel Ratna, Padam Shri and Padam Bhushan in 2016 besides winning an Olympic Bronze at the 2012 London Olympiad for India.

    Commenting on occasion, Hyundai Motor India Ltd. magaging director and CEO Y K Koo said, “Ms. Saina is Badminton Icon of India. Her consistent performance has elevated this sport’s enthusiasm to a great level of admiration among badminton lovers globally. Creta – the perfect SUV and the Indian car of the year 2016, is an ICON in SUV segment. Creta with its superior performance and style along with strong body structure is a Perfect SUV for global customers. ”

    On the occasion, Nehwal added, “It is an honor and wonderful experience for me and I would like to thank Hyundai for honoring me with the 1st Anniversary Edition of Creta. It’s motivation for every athlete to receive the recognition for his/her hard-work and achievements. I am quite confident and will give my best efforts in upcoming tournaments to bring pride to my nation and fellow countrymen.”

    Hyundai has always connected with sports enthusiasts by its presence in global sporting activities like FIFA World Cup and UEFA championship, Golf, World Rally Championship across world markets and earlier ICC cricket championship.

    Recently Hyundai has Officially Partnered with Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) for the next four years across the three formats- Test, One day and T20. The rationale behind these associations is to make fans explore and ‘Experience Hyundai’.

  • EarlySalary.com appoints Vimal Saboo as chief business officer

    EarlySalary.com appoints Vimal Saboo as chief business officer

    MUMBAI: EarlySalary.com, a mobile app that gives instant cash has announced the appointment of Vimal Saboo as the company’s Chief Business Officer (CBO). This is a strategic hire as part of the company’s growth plans post the launch in February this year.

    Vimal Saboo is a Chartered Accountant and comes with an experience of 18 years in banking & credit domain. At EarlySalary.com, he will focus in building Credit Risk Profiling System and spearhead Credit Risk, Underwriting & Operations. EarlySalary today boasts of 10 minutes underwriting and is planning to build Real-Time Credit Approval Engines and Loan Approval Systems. His exposure to such business in the past will be a big boost to the business.

    Commenting on the appointment, EarlySalary.com co-founder and CEO Akshay Mehrotra said, “We are thrilled to have Vimal Saboo join the leadership team and look forward to his strategic contribution to our continued transformation of becoming a leading FinTech player in India. He brings with him a legacy of outstanding experience in the finance business that will be instrumental in the growth of our business.”

    “FinTech is on the edge of disrupting the Banking Ecosystem, I am very glad to be part of EarlySalary and believe that Technology will disrupt the way lending business is done in India with the help of usage of various analytical technology e.g. Artificial Intelligence, neural network, etc. In India, these technologies are at a nascent stage but use of such technologies is increasing rampantly. One such distinguished example has been set by EarlySalary.com, by solving the cumbersome process of getting loans from banks. I am excited to join the team and look forward to working with them to help realize the company’s mission of becoming a leading FinTech company in India”, added Saboo.

    Prior to joining EarlySalary.com, Saboo was associated with Edelweiss group as the senior vice president, Axis Bank as the vice president and head-analytics, ICICI Bank as the chief manager, and L&T-John Deere Ltd. With Axis Bank, he was liable for entire credit decisioning, formulating policies relating to credit card sourcing, authorization center and analytics function for the cards team. While at ICICI Bank, he was exposed to all functions of credit card operations.

  • EarlySalary.com appoints Vimal Saboo as chief business officer

    EarlySalary.com appoints Vimal Saboo as chief business officer

    MUMBAI: EarlySalary.com, a mobile app that gives instant cash has announced the appointment of Vimal Saboo as the company’s Chief Business Officer (CBO). This is a strategic hire as part of the company’s growth plans post the launch in February this year.

    Vimal Saboo is a Chartered Accountant and comes with an experience of 18 years in banking & credit domain. At EarlySalary.com, he will focus in building Credit Risk Profiling System and spearhead Credit Risk, Underwriting & Operations. EarlySalary today boasts of 10 minutes underwriting and is planning to build Real-Time Credit Approval Engines and Loan Approval Systems. His exposure to such business in the past will be a big boost to the business.

    Commenting on the appointment, EarlySalary.com co-founder and CEO Akshay Mehrotra said, “We are thrilled to have Vimal Saboo join the leadership team and look forward to his strategic contribution to our continued transformation of becoming a leading FinTech player in India. He brings with him a legacy of outstanding experience in the finance business that will be instrumental in the growth of our business.”

    “FinTech is on the edge of disrupting the Banking Ecosystem, I am very glad to be part of EarlySalary and believe that Technology will disrupt the way lending business is done in India with the help of usage of various analytical technology e.g. Artificial Intelligence, neural network, etc. In India, these technologies are at a nascent stage but use of such technologies is increasing rampantly. One such distinguished example has been set by EarlySalary.com, by solving the cumbersome process of getting loans from banks. I am excited to join the team and look forward to working with them to help realize the company’s mission of becoming a leading FinTech company in India”, added Saboo.

    Prior to joining EarlySalary.com, Saboo was associated with Edelweiss group as the senior vice president, Axis Bank as the vice president and head-analytics, ICICI Bank as the chief manager, and L&T-John Deere Ltd. With Axis Bank, he was liable for entire credit decisioning, formulating policies relating to credit card sourcing, authorization center and analytics function for the cards team. While at ICICI Bank, he was exposed to all functions of credit card operations.

  • Storytelling goes mobile with over 2 million calls and counting

    Storytelling goes mobile with over 2 million calls and counting

    MUMBAI: We all grew up listening to stories & we surely adore that part of our life since our brains are wired to storytelling. This basic human characteristic created wonders for a Brand – Kinder Joy by Ferrero, when they launched Kinder Joy Story Station.

    While Kinder Joy has continued to thrill children by providing an element of surprise with their exciting toys, Kinder Joy Story Station proved to be a disruptive innovation that changed the way the kids and their parents relate to the Brand. Conceptualised by OMD & Ferrero Marketing Team, Kinder Joy Story Station is an on-demand storytelling mobile platform, accessible by giving a missed call on a toll free number 1800 200 4321. The Brand’s mascot – Kinderino introduces the stories which are of 5 minutes each, where children can call and listen to their favourite stories for FREE. When the campaign started last year, they played stories of Disney Princesses & Marvel’s The Avengers, while currently they are playing stories from Land of Sweetopia & Speed Tuners. These stories were not only published in English, but also in 6 other regional languages making it more meaningful and engaging for the kids across the country.

    “When we started working on the brief, we were very clear, we wanted to do something which was very unique and never done before. Kids are growing up faster today – and we know their inclination is more on gadgets and technology. With this insight in mind, we created Kinder Joy Story Station. A unique story telling platform which works on voice and is extremely easy to use.” , sums up Mr. Amit Lall, Associate Vice President, Mobile Solutions, Omnicom Media Group.

    Research showed majority of kids heard these stories along with their parents, thereby creating strong bonding moments between them. It also indicated that Kinder Joy Story Station helped in increasing purchase intention for Kinder Joy.

    “We are proud to be associated with Kinder Joy for executing the Kinder Joy Story Station campaign efficiently. Kinder Joy Story Station is running successfully on the foundation of VivaConnect’s Mobile Marketing platform, handling all the needs of the campaign right from execution to analytics so that the Brand can take data driven logical decisions and maximize ROI. We are excited to continue this journey with Kinder Joy, enabling them to create an unforgettable experience for our future generation.”, says Mr. Vikram Raichura, Managing Director, VivaConnect.

    Kinder Joy Story Station campaign has proven to be the first of its kind among the Chocolate and Confectionery category to gain such a momentum in a short span of time. Acknowledgment of this has been received both Nationally & Internationally, at the Festival of Media Asia 2016, Abbys 2016, Mobbys, Maddys, Youth Marketing Forum, Indian Digital Media Awards 2016, Foxglove and Campaign India Digital Crest Awards till date.

    While kids continue to enjoy listening to their favourite stories on Mobile, it won’t be long before Kinder Joy Story Station becomes an inseparable part of their childhood days.

  • Storytelling goes mobile with over 2 million calls and counting

    Storytelling goes mobile with over 2 million calls and counting

    MUMBAI: We all grew up listening to stories & we surely adore that part of our life since our brains are wired to storytelling. This basic human characteristic created wonders for a Brand – Kinder Joy by Ferrero, when they launched Kinder Joy Story Station.

    While Kinder Joy has continued to thrill children by providing an element of surprise with their exciting toys, Kinder Joy Story Station proved to be a disruptive innovation that changed the way the kids and their parents relate to the Brand. Conceptualised by OMD & Ferrero Marketing Team, Kinder Joy Story Station is an on-demand storytelling mobile platform, accessible by giving a missed call on a toll free number 1800 200 4321. The Brand’s mascot – Kinderino introduces the stories which are of 5 minutes each, where children can call and listen to their favourite stories for FREE. When the campaign started last year, they played stories of Disney Princesses & Marvel’s The Avengers, while currently they are playing stories from Land of Sweetopia & Speed Tuners. These stories were not only published in English, but also in 6 other regional languages making it more meaningful and engaging for the kids across the country.

    “When we started working on the brief, we were very clear, we wanted to do something which was very unique and never done before. Kids are growing up faster today – and we know their inclination is more on gadgets and technology. With this insight in mind, we created Kinder Joy Story Station. A unique story telling platform which works on voice and is extremely easy to use.” , sums up Mr. Amit Lall, Associate Vice President, Mobile Solutions, Omnicom Media Group.

    Research showed majority of kids heard these stories along with their parents, thereby creating strong bonding moments between them. It also indicated that Kinder Joy Story Station helped in increasing purchase intention for Kinder Joy.

    “We are proud to be associated with Kinder Joy for executing the Kinder Joy Story Station campaign efficiently. Kinder Joy Story Station is running successfully on the foundation of VivaConnect’s Mobile Marketing platform, handling all the needs of the campaign right from execution to analytics so that the Brand can take data driven logical decisions and maximize ROI. We are excited to continue this journey with Kinder Joy, enabling them to create an unforgettable experience for our future generation.”, says Mr. Vikram Raichura, Managing Director, VivaConnect.

    Kinder Joy Story Station campaign has proven to be the first of its kind among the Chocolate and Confectionery category to gain such a momentum in a short span of time. Acknowledgment of this has been received both Nationally & Internationally, at the Festival of Media Asia 2016, Abbys 2016, Mobbys, Maddys, Youth Marketing Forum, Indian Digital Media Awards 2016, Foxglove and Campaign India Digital Crest Awards till date.

    While kids continue to enjoy listening to their favourite stories on Mobile, it won’t be long before Kinder Joy Story Station becomes an inseparable part of their childhood days.