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Projections indicate that by 2030, at least half of fortune 500 companies may have a CIO

Mumbai: Aspire Impact, under the aegis of the Impact Future Project (IFP), a thought-leadership platform supported by global tech giant Capgemini, has launched a report on the evolving role of chief impact officers and their potential influence on organisations. This research publication is a first-of-its kind effort to understand, define and champion adoption of this crucial C-suite role.

As a comprehensive deep dive into the chief impact officer’s role the report features direct voices and opinions from 25 global ESG, sustainability, and impact leaders from varied organisation types and sectors across 10 countries and 6 continents. The thorough inquiry offered over 12 insights and trends based on responses to an online survey and a series of in-depth interviews which explored the need, readiness, role, skills, key performance indicators, and future prospect of the role.

As we approach pivotal milestones like 2030 and subsequently, the 2050 goals, the role of a chief impact officer emerges as crucial. As each chief impact officer contributes to transformative solutions within their organisations, a network of socially conscious leadership should emerge that is collectively equipped to steer capitalism towards a more responsible and sustainable path.

Organisations must heed the following key implications: Firstly, there is an urgent need for organisations to recognise, prioritise, and formalise the chief impact officer role—an imperative supported by 95 per cent of survey respondents. Secondly, appointment of chief impact officers are driven by an investor-led movement, with a growing demand for transparency and disclosures on ESG, Sustainability and Impact data and its linkage to financial performance. Thirdly, above all else, this role demands collaboration and consensus-building, given the possibility of encountering opposition from other CXOs, an apprehension highlighted by as many as 67 per cent of the participants. Many participants in the research believed in and pressed the necessity to derive authority from the CEO and the Board.

Delving further into the expectations and responsibilities associated with this position, the research reveals a notable transformative trend. 33 per cent of respondents recognise the triple bottom line as a critical focus, with a substantial emphasis (52 per cent) on integrating Impact into corporate values and culture. Chief impact officers play pivotal roles in developing long-term transformation plans for total impact performance, achieving net zero/circularity/SDG targets, and measuring and managing overall impact. The report underscores the imperative for CIOs to possess a profound understanding of the interplay between ESG, Sustainability, and Impact to formulate effective strategies that lead to positive organisational and societal outcomes.

Additionally, the report emphasises the need for extensive research, ample content, and pedagogy to prepare existing CSOs/ESG Heads, enabling them to confidently transition to the role of chief impact officer and guide their boards and corporations into the era of Impact capitalism and impact accounting.

Aspire Impact founder & CEO Amit Bhatia emphasized the urgency of creating the Chief impact officer role, stating, “While 42 per cent of Fortune Global 500 companies have made commitments to reduce emissions by 2030 and 25 per cent have adopted net-zero targets, only a handful have a chief impact officer. There cannot be a better time to push a stronger business case for creating this role and thus a new cadre of protagonists who can catalyse, inspire, integrate, and orchestrate impact.”

Expressing contentment with the research findings. Ecostart and founder CEO of Greenman Black (formerly Partner, head of sustainability & design (ESG) at Infosys Corey Glickman highlighted its particular significance for the Indian corporate landscape saying, “The role of the Chief Impact Officer (CIO) is gaining prominence in the corporate world as companies increasingly recognize the importance of sustainability and social impact. The CIO is responsible for ensuring that the company’s operations align with its social and environmental goals. The evolving role of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO) is central to the integration of material ESG issues into corporate strategy. The rise of the CIO role is a natural progression of this trend, as companies seek to create long-term value by aligning their business practices with their social and environmental goals.”

PVR Limited, chief sustainability officer Sangeeta Robinson expressed her delight at being part of this research, said, “Sustainable Value Creation is a journey not a destination. It is a journey of continual improvement. The impact you create in year one becomes your baseline for the next. This is why I believe that leading Sustainability requires not just skills and qualification, but passion too.”

Knowledge Development, Aspire Impact, director and co-author of the publication Harpreet Ghai said, “Those who can proactively negotiate these challenges and conjure up initiatives to create green pathways for their companies, won’t be wizards with magic wands, but 21st century transformation leaders, aka the new Corporate Sherpas, or chief impact officers.”

ESG, Sustainability, and Impact leaders interviewed included Anirban Ghosh, head, Centre for Sustainability, Mahindra University (formerly chief sustainability officer, Mahindra Group); Kumar Anurag Pratap, vice president, CSR, Capgemini Technology Services India Ltd.; Aradhana Lal, senior vice president, Sustainability & ESG, Lemon Tree Hotels; Dr. Arvind Bodhankar, executive director & chief risk officer, Dalmia Bharat; Carlos Enrique Cavelier Lozano, Dream coordinator & president, Alqueria; Carla Duprat, director for Sustainability, Grupo Camargo; Corey Glickman, co-founder and Partner Strategy & Consulting, EcoStart Ventures Inc, and founder, Greenman Black LLC (formerly Partner, head of sustainability & Design (ESG) at Infosys); Denise Hills, Board member, UN SDG Pioneer, ESG and Sustainability Advisor (formerly Global Sustainability director, Natura&Co); Désirée Lucchese, head of ethics and Impact, U Ethical Investors; Ellen Martin, chief impact officer, Circulate Capital; Fernando Cortes McAllister, vice president, CSR, Grupo Bolivar; Giuliana Ortega, sustainability director, Raia Drogasil; Dr. James Robey, executive VP, Global Head of Environmental Sustainability, Capgemini; Jill Weise, vice Chair and managing director, Kroll; João Figueira, chief strategy officer, Betterfly; Jyotin S Kutty, vice president and chief sustainability officer, Tata Motors Ltd.; Milind Mungale, advisor, Information Security and Technology NSDL (formerly EVP & chief impact officer, Protean eGov) ; Nana Yaa Ofori-Koree, head of partnerships, sustainability and CSR, Fidelity Bank Ghana; Octavio Rocha, chief impact officer, New Ventures; Prabodha Acharya, chief sustainability officer, JSW Group; Pratyush Panda, head ESG, LTIMindtree; Sabina Curatolo, senior director impact, Breakthrough Victoria (formerly Partner & head of Impact, Bridges Australia); Sangeeta Robinson, chief sustainability officer, PVR INOX Limited; Viiveck Verma, founder and CEO, Upsurge Global; and Zarmeen Pavri, co-founder and General Partner, SDGx. Guest Contributors included Swapnil Joshi, director, sustainability & design (Smart Spaces), Infosys; and Radha Sule, deputy vice president, corporate sustainability, Tata Capital.

Prominent figures at the launch event who delivered keynote addresses included well-known names like Vineet Rai, Founder, Aavishkaar Capital; Kieron Boyle, chief executive, Impact Investing Institute, UK; Tatiana Glad, executive director, Impact Hub Network; and Kumar Anurag Pratap, vice president & CSR Leader, Capgemini. Capgemini has been dedicated to supporting Aspire in conducting ground-breaking research within the impact economy ecosystem since 2020, showcasing their commitment to advancing research initiatives in this field.

January 23, 2024
Cleartrip and Flipkart launch ‘Darshan Destinations’ for Ram Mandir inauguration

Mumbai: Amid the flourishing rise of spiritual tourism in India, Cleartrip, a Flipkart company, announces the launch of ‘Darshan Destinations’. With the unprecedented travel boom ahead of the temple opening at Ayodhya and the flurry of dignitaries & celebrities heading to the temple town, Cleartrip is doing its bit to help devotees seek the Lord’s blessings by offering 1008 complimentary flight tickets to senior citizens to visit Ayodhya. This offer will also be available on the Flipkart Travel platforms.

As an ongoing initiative under “Darshan Destinations”, Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel are also launching special fares on flights, hotels & buses to various religious destinations. Travelers can avail of a 20 per cent discount on bus, hotel, and flight bookings to some of India’s revered spiritual destinations including Ayodhya, Madurai, Tirupati, Amritsar, Bhopal, Shirdi, Bodhgaya, Kochi, Katra (Jammu). This initiative will be an evolving proposition to offer devotees discounted fares across flights, hotels & buses.

The recent surge in spiritual tourism, propelled by Ayodhya, indicates a significant shift in traveller preferences. Cleartrip and Flipkart Travel have observed an overall 1500% increase in searches for Ayodhya across the platform.

Speaking on this Cleartrip CEO Ayyappan Rajagopal said, “As a customer-centric company, Cleartrip caters to the evolving needs of our user base. We understand that spiritual journeys are central to our culture, embodying centuries-old traditions. With more people seeking out these meaningful travels, we wished to make these experiences more accessible and affordable. We are excited to kick off the offering with the upcoming opening of the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya. Our offering, specially tailored for senior citizens who desire to soak in the country’s rich heritage, reflects our commitment to meeting the diverse needs of our customers. We hope to inspire and enable other individuals as well to experience the Divine Destinations and easily fulfil their travel aspirations.”

Through customer-centric initiatives like Darshan Destinations, Cleartrip, and Flipkart Travel will continue to seamlessly blend affordability, accessibility, and a superior travel experience that users across the board desire.

January 23, 2024
Netskope announces MSP friendly, enterprise grade SASE tailored for the midmarket

Mumbai: Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE) announced the next addition to its family of single-vendor SASE offerings, focused on midmarket organizations and the Managed Service Providers (MSP) that serve them. The ongoing expansion of Netskope’s industry-leading SASE portfolio enables Netskope and its partners to deliver a complete range of single-vendor SASE capabilities tailored for various customer sizes and technology environments, ranging from midmarket businesses to large enterprises requiring the advanced SASE capabilities other single-vendor SASE vendors can’t provide.

Despite being smaller, midmarket organizations are facing many of the same hybrid work connectivity and cybersecurity challenges as their larger enterprise counterparts. As a result, these organizations have had to similarly deploy and manage a broad range of security and networking tools, leading to unnecessary complexity and ballooning maintenance costs, overwhelming their smaller IT teams and budgets.

Further exacerbating the challenges faced by midmarket businesses are the limitations of legacy security technologies, as well as the lack of advanced security options available from most single-vendor SASE vendors. According to the Gartner® 2023 Critical Capabilities for Single-Vendor SASE report, “Across all offerings, most vendors provide strong branch networking and branch security capabilities. However, the level of advanced security features across all offerings is only mediocre for most enterprises.”

The new Netskope SASE for midmarket solution delivers the same reliable performance and advanced security capabilities of previously released Netskope enterprise SASE offerings, in an easy-to-manage, midmarket-ready package, including:

Netskope’s best-in-class enterprise-grade threat and data protection capabilities are delivered ready to use out of the box.

Simplified deployment and administration of networking and security policies through an easy-to-use, unified management console, and the industry’s first unified SASE client. Context-aware Netskope Borderless SD-WAN, and the global network coverage provided by Netskope NewEdge, to maximize network agility and performance from anywhere.

Further recognising that many midmarket organizations prefer to outsource the administration of their networking and security, Netskope has designed this latest SASE offering with its leading MSP partners in mind. Critical platform functionalities like multi-tenancy support have been put in place to make it easy for MSPs to deploy and manage Netskope SASE at scale for multiple customers.

Netskope global alliances and channel sales Dave Rogers said, “Netskope continues to disrupt the status quo by providing more companies the right balance of performance and security-all the benefits of single-vendor SASE, at the right level for their size and needs.

Today’s release is an ideal SASE solution for midmarket enterprises that are ready to consolidate their hardware, optimize performance, and won’t settle for mediocre security. “He added.

Netskope continues to expand its SASE capabilities and now offers the most complete range of single-vendor SASE options that align to the requirements of different business sizes, from midmarket to the largest enterprises looking to consolidate multi-vendor environments without skimping on advanced networking and security features. Netskope also continues to strengthen and expand its MSP partnerships worldwide, including with BT, Deloitte, Orange, Telefonica, Telstra, Wipro, and more.

Wipro vice president & global head cloud and infrastructure security Siva VRS said, “As our fortune 5000 customers continue building upon their digital transformation initiatives, many are considering or actively adopting SASE as a critical convergence of cloud-delivered networking and security capabilities,”

“We are excited to continue working together with Netskope to deliver the right levels of SASE solution to a range of business types and sizes.” He added.

Halo Global CEO Darren Carlson said, “Our midmarket enterprise customers have been waiting for Halo Global as an MSP to offer a unified SASE solution that is easy to deploy and can be co-managed and administered by their resource-constrained IT/security team, all while improving their network performance and security posture, we are excited to be working with Netskope to help achieve these outcomes for our clients with Netskope SASE.”

The new Netskope SASE for midmarket solution is generally available. To learn more about how Netskope works with its customers to provide a tailored single-vendor SASE experience, visit here.

January 23, 2024
Simpl introduces ‘Early Settlement’ for D2C to reduce CoD settlement time up to 90 per cent

Mumbai: Simpl – Checkout Network announced the introduction of its newest business offering ‘Early Settlement’ for direct-to-customer (D2C) merchants, aimed at reducing the settlement time for cash on delivery (CoD) orders by up to 90 per cent and improving daily sales by nearly 40 per cent. This assumes significance as CoD orders, which constitute nearly 60 per cent of all online orders, typically take 15-20 days for settlement at the merchant’s end, thereby blocking cash flow and increasing merchants’ working capital requirements.

In addition to this, the new business offering from Simpl also settles prepaid orders with merchants in the shortest time possible, thereby providing/giving merchants the ability to improve their cash flow with same-day settlement of both CoD and prepaid orders. Simpl’s ‘Early Settlement’ also offers settlements on all 365 days and not just on business working days, which is a first in the industry. Its fully automated settlement system ensures timely and accurate payments to merchants, helping improve their cash flows and reconciliation.

Commenting on the launch of Early Settlement, Simpl CXO Khanaz K.A said, “As an organisation with a nuanced understanding of merchants’ pain points, the tardy pace of cash flow settlements from CoD transactions in India has been a persistent challenge for D2C merchants in India. This leads to ballooning of monthly unsettled cash for D2C merchants to $ 300 million, which leads to an increase in their working capital requirements. With Simpl’s Early Settlement, merchants will be able to reduce their CoD order settlement time by as much as 90 per cent and improve their average daily sales by nearly 40 per cent. In the first two months of its pilot stage, nearly two dozen D2C merchants have already adopted our newest business offering, in a testament to its efficacy in solving their cash flow concerns, which they can redeploy to further their business growth”.

Among the two dozen early adopters of Early Settlement, merchants such as Wabi Sabi, Frido and Italian Colony have witnessed a substantial upward shift in their sales, experiencing a 40 per cent increase after expanding their cash on delivery (CoD) capacity. Interestingly, women’s luxury wear brand Wabi Sabi has recorded over 125 per cent improvement in sales within a month of adopting this Early Settlement.

The onboarding process for merchants to activate ‘Early Settlement’ takes approximately 15 minutes and the technology stack has been designed to ensure error-free execution without the need for any human intervention. Once the integration is successfully completed, merchants can expect prompt and hassle-free settlements as a testament to the efficiency of our system. Simpl is also working on ensuring real-time settlements for COD transactions over the next few months, to further streamline the settlement process. With Early Settlement, Simpl is expanding its offerings for merchants after 1-Tap Checkout, Pay after Delivery and Checkout Suite to improve conversions and reduce return to origin (RTO).

With over 26,000 merchants and millions of customers choosing Simpl as their preferred checkout partner, the company has over the last several years developed and strengthened its artificial intelligence-powered technology platform, which powers consumers’ checkout journey seamlessly and helps merchants improve their business.

January 23, 2024
Agoda: Goa emerges as top destination for Republic Day weekend

Mumbai: As India gears up for the year’s first long weekend, domestic getaways are on the card for travellers. Digital travel platform Agoda has revealed the top locales that Indians will be exploring during the upcoming Republic Day weekend. For the second year running, Goa emerged as the most searched destination, followed by Puducherry, Jaipur, Ooty and Mahabaleshwar.

Goa is a traveller’s favourite year-round, and the Republic Day weekend will be no different. The city is known for its vibrant nightlife and is home to pristine beaches, alluring forts, and local delicacies. Coming in second after Goa was Puducherry, another coastal destination, which offers a unique blend of French and Indian cultures. The town is home to mesmerising architecture, and stunning beaches, and is a wellness paradise.

Jaipur, also known as the pink city, claimed the third spot on the list. Jaipur has captured travellers’ attention because of its rich heritage and the abundance of sightseeing experiences on offer. With culinary delights, shopping experiences at the local markets, and the chance to explore landmark palaces, Jaipur caters to the varied preferences of any travel enthusiast.

The growing popularity of the other two destinations in the top five – Ooty and Mahabaleshwar – revealed that scenic beauty is an important driver for travel preferences this Republic Day weekend. The two hill stations offer stunning views and unique experiences, from strawberry picking in Mahabaleshwar to exploring the aromatic tea plantations of Ooty. Both cities provide a perfect canvas to travellers seeking a relaxing weekend trip.

Agoda country director India, Sri Lanka, and Maldives Krishna Rathi shared, “As 2024 kicks off, the first long weekend is clearly marked in the calendars of many Indian travellers. Agoda’s booking data highlights an interest in diverse destinations that offer a mix of cultural, culinary, and local experiences. Mirroring the trend in 2023, Goa, Puducherry and Jaipur have yet again emerged as the top choices for a domestic getaway. We expect to see similar excitement for domestic and international trips from Indian travellers and look forward to helping them see the world for less with the great deals on Agoda’s platform.”

Agoda, offering over 3.9 million holiday properties, flights, and activities that can be booked together, is at the forefront of making travel easy and accessible. For Indian tourists looking to explore domestically or abroad, Agoda’s platform provides an ideal gateway for a hassle-free and memorable travel experience.

January 23, 2024
Hero Cycles rides into the future with Wieden+Kennedy

Mumbai: Hero Cycles brand, has enjoyed a long legacy of being a household name when it comes to cycling. While leading the charge in the ever-changing landscape of the cycling world, the brand wants to bring a new-age perspective to the cycling culture in the country. And to embark on this journey of transformation, Wieden+Kennedy has been brought on board.

This collaboration emerged without a pitch, underlining the organic synergy between both sides.

Wieden+Kennedy’s mandate is to steer the brand into a new era, bringing a fresh, contemporary perspective to the entire brand portfolio of the company.

The alliance is set to blend Hero’s rich legacy and product strength with Wieden+Kennedy’s prowess in strategic reinvention and provocative thinking.

Wieden+Kennedy India president Ayesha Ghosh said: “When a storied brand like Hero Cycles is revitalised with the energy that Aditya Munjal and his team have brought in with their ambitious plans, it can only mean that the future looks rosy for the brand. Wieden+Kennedy has been known to infuse the spirit of the times into legacy brands. That’s our single point agenda on this one.”

Hero Cycles CEO Aditya Munjal said: “As we embark on a journey to transform not just ourselves but also how consumers see cycling in India, it is imperative to have an equally committed partner onboard. With Wieden+Kennedy’s unique approach and experience, I believe Hero Cycles will bring about an impactful change in its interactions with consumers, and we are very excited to start this ride with them.”

January 23, 2024
Publicis Worldwide India bags integrated creative mandate for Pramerica Life Insurance

Mumbai: Publicis Worldwide India, part of Publicis Groupe India has bagged the integrated creative mandate for Pramerica Life Insurance.

Commenting on the partnership, Publicis Worldwide India, managing director Oindrila Roy said, ” We are thrilled to be partnering with Pramerica Life Insurance. It is a highly respected brand with a strong commitment to providing innovative and customer centric life insurance solutions. We are confident that our deep understanding of the category coupled with our creative expertise will help Pramerica exceed its business goals in India.”

As part of the mandate, Publicis Worldwide India has launched a heartfelt and inspiring two-part digital campaign, ‘This is my Climb’, for the brand. The campaign portrays tales of purpose, hope, and resilience, resonating with people at different stages of life. Through compelling short films, it delves deep into the emotional essence of human experiences, seamlessly blending the themes of purpose and resilience in people’s ‘This is my climb’ narratives.

Pramerica Life Insurance chief marketing officer Amaresh Jena said, “This is my Climb is not just a campaign; it’s a manifestation of our brand’s aspirations and goes beyond storytelling, embodying Pramerica Life Insurance’s core goals. Our objective is to imbue each life we touch with a profound sense of security and empowerment, echoing our vision. Aligned with our mission to be a trusted friend, guiding individuals to informed insurance choices, the campaign aims to provide support during life’s challenges and inspire enduring confidence”

The first film depicts the family of defence personnel, showcasing the unwavering commitment and dedication of our men in uniform. It is also Pramerica Life’s tribute to the unsung heroes and underscores the insurer’s promise to stand by them and their families through life’s myriad challenges.

The second film portrays the selfless journey of a father, who sets aside his goals and aspirations to nurture his child’s dreams through sheer willpower and sacrifice. Both films underscore Pramerica Life Insurance’s commitment to supporting individuals at every step of their climb.

Publicis Worldwide India ECD’s Srijan Shukla and Pratheeb Ravi said, “The campaign is conceptualized around a simple truth that there are challenges and struggles in everyone’s life. But it is these climbs and struggles beyond which lie real success. These climbs might seem very ordinary but are in fact tough on the individuals who actually face them. Pramerica Life wanted to be a partner in these extraordinary climbs of ordinary people. The films focus on the lives of ordinary people and celebrate the moment when they decide to take up the climb. We wanted to keep the stories honest and authentic so that the audience resonates with them,”

January 23, 2024
ZMCL launches Al-Driven PINEWZ Hyperlocal News app, Your PIN code, your stories

Mumbai: Brace yourself for a revolutionary transformation in the way you consume news with the imminent arrival of PINEWZ, the state-of-the-art AI-driven Hyperlocal News App! With an unwavering commitment to delivering unparalleled accuracy and authenticity, this innovative app is poised to redefine our interaction with local news.

Through seamless integration of advanced AI technology, PINEWZ, by Zee Media Corporation Limited, will change the news consumption experience, promising citizens news precision and reliability that transcends conventional standards. It provides professional journalists with a platform to create online profiles and share impactful stories and videos, connecting directly with a local audience. This innovative Hyperlocal application is set to redefine our interaction with local news, promising unparalleled accuracy and authenticity tailored to your specific location using a unique PIN code delivery system.

PINEWZ employs a cutting-edge combination of blockchain technology, AI, and expert human moderation, ensuring a comprehensive approach to news delivery. This app also promises to take a proactive stance against misinformation, fake news, and deepfakes in the news sphere. Its content distribution model prioritizes speed and reliability, employing rigorous analysis of hyperlocal images, videos, and text to cross-reference facts. The Human Moderation Dashboard adds a final layer of verification, making PINEWZ the epitome of trustworthiness in hyperlocal news delivery, all precisely tailored as per your unique PIN code.

Emphasizing on the purpose-driven nature of the launch, Zee Media Corporation Limited spokesperson highlighted, “At PINEWZ, we seamlessly integrate cutting-edge AI with the art of human storytelling to craft a unique experience. Beyond being a mere app, we stand as your community’s storytellers, where diverse voices – ranging from everyday individuals to seasoned journalists. Picture a space where these local perspectives intertwine, offering a personalized narrative curated as per the users’ PIN code. We’re not just transforming how news is delivered, but look forward to elevating it into an art form. Join us on this journey, and together, let’s capture the authentic essence of your community as it unfolds in real time.”

In a world where information is abundant, PINEWZ stands as a beacon of accuracy, authenticity, and community-centric news delivery. Setting itself apart with an advanced AI-powered content verification system, it will cater to diverse stakeholders such as content creators, citizens, advertisers, local governments, and communities, the app provides a personalized news feed tailored to each user’s location and preferences.

Visit the PINEWZ site here– https://bit.ly/42ayo00

January 22, 2024
NetX from CelerityX goes ‘live’: Will enable connectivity for video from Ayodhya

Mumbai: CelerityX, the enterprise business of technology-led customer experience company Hinduja Global Solutions Ltd. (HGS), with a presence in digital television via cable and satellite, broadband, enterprise services, OTT aggregation and content syndication has announced the launch of NetX.

NetX will be enabling connectivity at the much-awaited Shree Ram Mandir inauguration event in Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh on 22 January 2024. The solution has enabled the discovery of local operators to provide crucial internet connectivity for “live” media transmission for various broadcasters across the world. The NetX team has provided the entire project management-as-a-service (PMaaS) and an effective interface for link monitoring during the duration of the event.

NetX is India’s first-of-its-kind platform which connects enterprises on one side of the platform with internet service providers on the other – enabling discovery of connectivity to the remotest corner across India. NetX empowers enterprises of all sizes to access network connectivity anywhere, catering to varying durations and bandwidth needs by easily connecting them to local operators. It also provides enterprises with ratings for links based on service performance, transparent price comparison across operators, project management, and the ability to conduct troubleticketing across providers on a single platform.

Speaking about being a part of the historical Shree Ram Mandir inauguration event, Sameer Kanse, chief business officer for CelerityX commented, “In new age digital India, almost everything can be discovered and purchased online by both business to consumer as well as business to business initiatives. The government too has been promoting simplicity through the launch of platforms like ONDC. NetX extends this digital enablement to connect enterprises with over 18,000 local ISPs across India and we’re excited yet humbled to be a part of history in the making in Ayodhya, bringing the inauguration of the Shree Ram Mandir to millions across the world”.

NetX has already signed on other anchor customers – to provide multi-100 site connectivity to widespread locations across Retail, BFSI and Manufacturing clients to offer instant reach, seamless PMaaS on demand and a single point for lifecycle management of the link including purchase order issuance, trouble ticketing and payments.

January 22, 2024
ART Fertility Clinics organised the second edition of its annual congress

Mumbai: ART Fertility Clinics, a global player in reproductive medicine successfully organised the second edition of its annual congress, “Entering A New Epoch of ART in 2024” in Gurugram, Delhi NCR. The conference brought together more than 200 leading doctors and fertility specialists in India, creating a unique platform for knowledge sharing on the latest advancements in assisted reproductive technologies and reproductive medicine. The day-long event witnessed enthusiastic participation from top international and Indian Fertility experts from the OBS/GYNEA, IVF specialists, and embryologists who have pioneered techniques in their respective fields.

Global Leaders Converge at ART Fertility Clinics’ Second Annual Congress to Shape the Future of Reproductive Medicine

ART Fertility Clinic group medical director, prof. Dr. Human Fatemi, said, “Assisted reproduction technology (ART) has come a long way in recent years, with advancements in areas such as preimplantation genetic testing, in-vitro maturation, time-lapse imaging, artificial intelligence, and gene editing. These developments have improved success rates in ART and enabled individualized medicine, basing it on the patient’s histopathological and other medical needs, leading to better diagnosis and treatment for all patients.”

Global Leaders Converge at ART Fertility Clinics’ Second Annual Congress to Shape the Future of Reproductive Medicine

ART Fertility Clinics group chief marketing and growth officer, Karan Kumar, added, “Our emphasis on research-led, evidence-based medicine leading to the creation of proprietary treatment protocols customized to every patient’s requirement is what differentiates us, helping us consistently deliver amongst the highest pregnancy rates worldwide. Besides 4 clinics in the Middle East, ART Fertility Clinics now has 10 clinics in India, aiming to add at least another 10 in the current calendar year. This expansion is a testament to our commitment to making cutting-edge reproductive health and infertility management services more accessible to a wider population nationwide.”

ART Fertility Clinics India co-medical director, Dr. Parul Katiyar said, “The second edition of the highly anticipated conference by ART Fertility Clinics marks a pivotal gathering for IVF experts. At ART Fertility Clinics, our commitment extends beyond conferences. We’ve spearheaded groundbreaking studies to unravel the intricacies of infertility, leveraging the latest medical technology and infrastructure. Our tireless pursuit of knowledge and prolific research and publications empower us to provide our patients with invaluable insights. It has been a fantastic experience to be a part of this academic event and exchange the ideas and views of some of the best doctors in my field.”

ART Fertility Clinics India, co-medical director Dr. Richa Jagtap, said, “ART Fertility Clinics has consistently been at the forefront of reproductive medicine, leveraging advanced research and technology to address the complex challenges of infertility. The success of this conference further reinforces ART Fertility Clinics’ commitment to nurturing excellence in the field and providing a collaborative space for experts to push the boundaries of reproductive medicine. It also gives us a way forward to continue bringing the best in fertility treatment to our patients.”

January 22, 2024