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  • AI Squared acquires Multiwoven to accelerate delivery of data and AI insights into business applications

    AI Squared acquires Multiwoven to accelerate delivery of data and AI insights into business applications

    Mumbai:  AI Squared, a leading technology provider for integrating information into web-based business applications, announces its acquisition of the world’s number one open-source Reverse ETL (rETL) company, Multiwoven. With this acquisition, AI Squared furthers its commitment to helping organizations simplify the movement of data and AI insights into business applications.

    The acquisition of Multiwoven comes less than two weeks after AI Squared’s nearly $14 million Series A funding round, which was led by ANSA Capital and NEA. Making the acquisition so quickly after announcing this funding is a signal to the industry that AI Squared will continue to make bold decisions that enable organizations to augment business workflows with robust information.  

    Reverse ETL is the process of taking organized data from a data warehouse and moving it into applications and tools that businesses use daily, such as sales, marketing, and advertising platforms. AI Squared will be incorporating Multiwoven’s rETL capabilities into its existing enterprise offering to help organizations more efficiently integrate robust data and AI insights into business applications.

    Along with integrating Multiwoven’s technology into its enterprise platform, AI Squared will proudly continue to support active development of Multiwoven’s open-source technology, which has the fastest growing Connector ecosystem driven by the open-source community. This commitment to supporting Multiwoven as an open-source project signifies AI Squared’s recognition of the critical role that open-source plays in driving technological innovation.  

    The Multiwoven team joins AI Squared as part of the acquisition, with Multiwoven’s founders assuming leadership roles at the company. Sujoy Golan will now serve as AI Squared’s chief product officer, Nagendra Dhanakeerthi will serve as chief technology officer, and Subin Thattaparambil will serve as SVP of Engineering.  

    “From my experiences as a data-science executive at the National Security Agency and as an early employee at Databricks, I recognize and respect the critical role that the open-source community plays in fueling innovation,” said AI Squared’s founder and CEO Benjamin Harvey, Ph.D.. “Now as a singular organization, AI Squared and Multiwoven will continue to lead the way in open-source rETL, while simultaneously bringing critical data-movement functionality to our customers.”

    “We created Multiwoven to solve for the significant complexities around integrations and data movement that data teams grapple with when trying to use their own customer warehouse data for their business tools. With our new combined team, we will be able to accelerate the development and growth of Multiwoven open-source, which will remain free to use. We are also excited to now introduce advanced capabilities to activate AI/ML data, together with AI Squared,” said Multiwoven’s Co-founder and CEO Sujoy Golan.

  • Kaushal Nanavati and Sumeet Saigal announce the launch of Content Bridge

    Kaushal Nanavati and Sumeet Saigal announce the launch of Content Bridge

    Mumbai: Kaushal Nanavati, with over 24 years of experience in the Indian media landscape, has joined hands with industry veteran Sumeet Saigal launching their new venture, Content Bridge.

    Kaushal Nanavati boasts of a career spanning over two decades across respected media brands like Disney, UTV, Zee and Shemaroo.

    Sumeet Saigal is a renowned figure in the Indian media as a successful aggregator of content among other business interests.

    Both founders bring on board decades of experience in content aggregation, sales, launching TV channels & on-demand services across the globe.

    As the name suggests, Content Bridge will endeavour to bridge the gap – across content, technology and media-related services.

  • Why NetxGenTV is not the panacea for Indian TV broadcasting

    Why NetxGenTV is not the panacea for Indian TV broadcasting

    Mumbai: A new transmission technology, direct-to-mobile (D2M) broadcasting or NextGenTV, despite enjoying coverage in media platforms such as this one, is struggling to gain TV industry traction. D2M transmits audio-visual content on a terrestrial (earth-based) spectrum and any device with a receiver can access it, just like FM radio transmits audio content. Prasar Bharati and IIT-Kharagpur conducted limited trials of the technology last year, and reports suggest that the Telecommunications Engineering Centre may issue a technical report. It is worth exploring why D2M has almost no takers.

    The first time Indians saw audio-visual content on TV, it was a science experiment to test the capabilities of satellite-based communications. The Satellite Instructional Television Experiment (Site), jointly designed by the National Aeronautics & Space Administration (Nasa) and India’s Department of Atomic Energy demonstrated the potential to disseminate audio-visual content via satellites in 1975. 2,400 villages spread across 20 districts received educational and instructional content that the All India Radio (AIR) had prepared.

    Later in 1991, strong demand for coverage of the Gulf War pushed satellite and TV dish manufacturers and cable operators to work overtime to create infrastructure for TV distribution. Market-led shifts from analog to digital transmission and the evolution of newer transmission technologies like direct-to-home (DTH) and Headend in the Sky (Hits), led the way and created new value and supply chains. In the case of D2M, no supply chain participant – content services, device makers and infrastructure providers – wants a hard mandate for adoption. At least at the time of writing.

    Content Services

    First, it is unclear if D2M can offer better content to consumers. The shift to digital broadcasting enabled more content to flow through the same frequency channels and made more content available. D2M offers no such efficiency. Prasar Bharati, India’s public broadcaster transmits a few Doordarshan channels in 16 cities in India through digital terrestrial transmission technology. Presumably, content made available on D2M would be the public broadcaster’s content.

    D2M is not lucrative for private broadcasters because they are likely to face monetisation challenges. For instance, D2M fragments the existing ad market for free-to-air TV channels, diminishing the value of TV advertising real estate. A TV channel would need to invest in packaging content for D2M distribution without any assurance of new eyeballs. PayTV providers are apprehensive of content protection standards as they may lose out on subscription revenues because of last-mile signal piracy. Anyone with a D2M receiver can view pay TV content and the transmission technology does not account for strong access controls.

    There is also an apprehension that the ministry of information &  broadcasting (MIB) may use anti-siphoning frameworks to source content for D2M. Prasar Bharati receives the live feed of expensive IP rights acquisitions like the Cricket World Cup for free as a result of the Sports Broadcasting Signals (Mandatory Sharing with Prasar Bharati) Act, 2007. If the public broadcaster makes this content available for free on D2M, rights holders cannot monetise their IP and recoup their investment. Consequently, the value proposition of investment in sports broadcasting diminishes and it will have an adverse impact on the sports ecosystem.

    Device Makers

    Second, the device ecosystem is neither prepared nor incentivised for D2M adoption. Like the shift to digital-required set-top-boxes (STBs) and DTH-required satellite dishes, D2M adoption requires transmission and receiver equipment. Saankhya Labs, the government’s partner in D2M trials, produces transmitters but India does not indigenously produce receiver equipment.

    If the government mandates original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) to install D2M receiver equipment they will resist on account of cost concerns. OEMs highlighted a similar challenge when the ministry of electronics & information technology (MeitY) issued an advisory and asked mobile phone manufacturers to include FM radio receiver functions in April 2023.

    Conversely, if consumers buy receiver equipment at their own cost, it is likely that cheaper products from jurisdictions like China will flood the market. This leads to privacy and security concerns and exacerbates underreporting and signal piracy. A D2M receiver in border areas can receive content and possibly communicate data on the mobile handset across the border.

    Distribution

    The Prasar Bharati-led trials proved the technology can work, but it does not speak to its feasibility and impact on the distribution ecosystem. D2M receivers received transmissions in a controlled environment in metro cities Delhi and Bengaluru. But, does that prove that it can work anywhere in the country? And can it coexist with other use cases?

    Spectrum is a scarce resource and many communication technologies need the resource to operate. Allocation of a spectrum for new technology requires a comparison of deploying D2M in this frequency range with competing use cases or assessed potential interference with existing services. D2M broadcasting uses spectrum in UHF frequency bands 526 – 582 MHz. Eventually, the 470 – 698 MHz would be key for D2M adoption. Telecom operators require the same band for 5G deployment, and accommodating D2M will reduce bandwidth. Further, radio microphones, in-ear monitors, wireless cameras, talkback systems used during live events, content production, political rallies, news broadcasts, and press conferences also use the 526 – 582 MHz frequency range.

    D2M will compete with audio-visual transmitted via data services of telecom and internet service providers. Airtel reported a 27 per cent increase in its revenue from mobile services in the first quarter of FY23, attributing it to growing consumption of mobile data.  Reliance Jio also reported similar growth in June 2022, with total data traffic in the quarter growing by 27.2 per cent. D2M does not offer a value proposition for telcos to diversify their offerings and build infrastructure for D2M broadcasting.  

    Where and when to use D2M

    D2M will not herald a new era of content dissemination or transform broadcast distribution as many claim it will for the reasons stated above. However, it can serve a public interest objective like the Site experiment did in 1975, that is, to disseminate educational and informative content. D2M also has the unique ability to disseminate locally which can be utilised for localised content dissemination, like community radio stations that broadcast audio content within a local range. In terms of content, D2M can provide an additional avenue to disseminate public interest content and spread awareness through localised transmissions in disaster situations. The government would still need to address device ecosystem and spectrum concerns before it can rollout and scale the technology.

    D2M holds potential for a revamp of public broadcasting in India, but it is unlikely to find any takers in the private sector. D2M’s unique proposition is its ability to localise transmission which Prasar Bharati can utilise for dissemination of content on themes of national importance and emergency transmissions during disaster events.

    Varun Ramdas is manager Koan Advisory Group. The views expressed in this article are entirely his own and Indiantelevision.com neither endorses nor supports them in any way.

  • Trackier soars in FY 2023: 25 per cent employee growth, 500 new clients

    Trackier soars in FY 2023: 25 per cent employee growth, 500 new clients

    Mumbai: 2023, the year where B2B startups struggled to maintain a steady pace in business, an India-based bootstrapped startup Trackier summed up financial year 2023 with 25 per cent rise in headcount growth, and registered 500 new clients including D2C brands, ad networks and agencies. In November 2023, the company clocked its seven years with an offsite celebration in Hanoi, Vietnam.

    Marking the beginning of FY 2024, the company announced several announcements including its headcount doubling since its inception in 2016. This is a remarkable achievement for a non-funded company, especially during times like this, with volatile market conditions. Trackier was able to unlock this achievement owing to its core ideology centered around customer satisfaction, which is reflected in the company’s unparalleled customer support and its feature-on-request model which is a novelty in the B2B startup landscape. 

    What’s Trackier’s secret to achieving year-over-year growth since 2016?

    It all comes down to the fact that Trackier has figured out the secret sauce of B2B success, and that is making their customer a ‘king’. For the past seven years, the company has worked relentlessly towards offering top-notch experience to their customers with a technology-powered platform that is intuitive, user-friendly, and at the same time efficient.

    Also, Trackier’s strong network with technology providers helps them ensure seamless integration with their clients’ existing marketing tools, maximizing the effectiveness of their affiliate programs.

    Currently, Trackier is integrated with over 150 third-party platforms via API, including Salesforce, Shopify, Flipkart, WooCommerce, Rakuten, MoEngage, and many more.

    “It’s impossible to single out one or two individuals for this success.  The entire Trackier team has played a vital role in our growth, just as every cog in a machine ensures its smooth operation. 2023 hasn’t been a straight line for us – we saw our fair share of challenges. Of course, we weren’t untouched by the economic environment, but I believe the time was kind to us. I am utterly grateful to our team, my friends and partners Udit Verma, Hemant Mann and Mukul Kaushik, for standing together no matter how rocky the road ahead is,” said Trackier CEO & co-founder Faizan Ayubi.

    What’s more at Trackier?

    Recently, Trackier elevated Mukul Kaushik, from VP-sales to chief Revenue Officer, on account of his exceptional performance in the fiscal year. Under his leadership, the company grew five times in terms of revenue and expanded its client base across performance marketing, mobile marketing, and the iGaming product directory. He also expanded Trackier’s footprints in Brazil, Africa, and Nigeria with the help of local resources and set up two new offshore entities in the UAE and Singapore under his leadership.

    On the product side of things, the company is all set to soft launch its novel iGaming platform for iGaming brands and operators in the European and American markets. This fiscal year, Trackier is also working towards expanding its market hold as an MMP provider in the South East Asian region.
     

  • GECI launches India edition of the Green Champions

    GECI launches India edition of the Green Champions

    Mumbai: Global Events and Conferences India (GECI) has announced the launch of the India edition of their flagship event – “The Green Champions”. Underscoring their commitment to sustainability and climate action, the event will be held virtually in its entirety. The event aims to address the critical issues of sustainability while empowering individuals and businesses to make a real difference. This year’s Green Champions event theme is “Innovation for a Healthier Planet: Rewarding Positive Choices”.

    To that end, Almonds AI, a leading player in B2B loyalty and channel partner engagement solutions and inventors of the Green Loyalty Programs, has partnered with GECI to ensure event success and comes onboard as the principal sponsor. A key highlight of the event is the innovative green loyalty program, an innovative approach to incentivize sustainable practices for businesses and reward consumers for their eco-friendly choices. The event fosters a collaborative environment, connecting business leaders, sustainability advocates, and individuals passionate about creating a healthier planet.

    The event will offer actionable strategies for attendees to integrate environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles into their organizations and everyday life. The Green Champions – India edition fosters a collaborative environment where business leaders, sustainability advocates, and passionate individuals can connect to create a healthier planet.  

    Key highlights of Green Champions – India edition:

    1. Practical insights: Attendees gain actionable strategies to integrate ESG principles into their organizations and personal lives. 
    2. Green loyalty program: Businesses are incentivized for sustainable practices while consumers are rewarded for eco-friendly choices. 
    3. Collaborative networking: The event connects like-minded individuals, business leaders, and sustainability advocates to drive positive change.

    Attendees can expect to gain valuable insights and actionable takeaways to enhance their sustainability journey, whether they are seasoned professionals or just starting.

    We are excited to join forces with GECI Events as the green rewards and online event platform partner for Green Champions – India edition and leverage our collective expertise to drive positive change.”

    Almonds Ai co-founders Abhinav Jain & Apurv Modi jointly said, “The Green Champions – India Edition represents a pivotal step towards a more sustainable future, where we empower businesses and individuals to embrace responsible practices and create a lasting impact on our planet.”

  • 3AI Holding Ltd & SML India launch launch GenAI platform – ‘Hanooman’

    3AI Holding Ltd & SML India launch launch GenAI platform – ‘Hanooman’

    Mumbai: 3AI Holding Ltd and SML India has announced the launch of ‘Hanooman’, India’s homegrown largest multilingual and most affordable GenAI platform in 98 global languages, including 12 Indian languages, to build Gen AI ecosystem for India by leveraging the country’s diverse linguistic and cultural heritage.

    Derived from the name of Lord Hanuman, it symbolises the platform’s commitment to using the power of GenAI for greater good. Hanooman, with all his knowledge, power and strength always served Ram loyally and we want Hanooman to bring the same GenAI power to humanity. Hanooman has been developed by SML India in partnership with 3AI Holding. The platform aims to reach 200 million users within its first year of launch.

    As part of the launch, SML India announced its partnership with leading technology stalwarts and innovators like HP, NASSCOM, and Yotta. Through the partnership, Yotta will provide GPU cloud infrastructure to bolster SML India’s operations. Additionally, SML India’s partnership with NASSCOM is aimed at several initiatives, like supporting AI startups, fostering fintech innovation, engaging with 3000 colleges, and participating in research programmes.  The company has also collaborated with the Government of Telangana and the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), to facilitate seamless translation between English and Telugu, enhancing accessibility and understanding of crucial documents like court orders. These strategic partnerships with leading tech players and government bodies signify a monumental leap forward in India’s GenAI landscape, and underscoring Hanooman’s capabilities and commitment to delivering innovative solutions to businesses and individuals alike. The 12 Indian languages that the web and app are currently available in include Hindi, Marathi, Gujarati, Bengali, Kannada, Odia, Punjabi, Assamese, Tamil, Telugu, Malayalam, and Sindhi. Additionally, Hanooman will support a host of global languages, including English, Spanish, Italian, German, Japanese, Korean, and 80 other languages worldwide.

    Powered by 3AI Holding’s cutting-edge technology, it combines specialised LLMs built with a dynamic integration synthesis matrix to deliver clear, adaptive insights and transform complex data into actionable intelligence effortlessly. It is presently accessible in its free version, with the premium subscription plan to be launched later this year. Along with its exceptional translation capabilities, Hanooman’s versatile features can handle everything from a casual chat to offering professional advice, as well as perform complex technical tasks like coding and tutoring.

    With integration-ready pipelines seamlessly integrating into existing products, Hanooman aims to cater to four sectors, including healthcare, governance, financial services, and education. Hanooman is set to offer an open-source alternative to commercially accessible Large Language Models (LLMs), while providing a closed-source model tailored for enterprises in need of on-premise solutions.

    3AI Holding MD Arjun Prasad said, “Our mission is clear: to ensure that AI is not just a privilege for a few, but a tool accessible to every Indian. Hanooman embodies this commitment of democratising access to cutting-edge technology to every Indian. What sets Hanooman apart is that it is built in India, built for India, and stored in India (data). Through our strategic partnership with SML India, we strive to cater to a diverse spectrum of users, making AI inclusive and available to everyone, regardless of their ethnicity or location. We strongly believe that by empowering individuals with GenAI, we can unlock unprecedented opportunities for innovation, thereby contributing to the growth of the country.”

    SML India co-founder & CEO Dr. Vishnu Vardhan said, “Hanooman represents a new era of AI innovation in India. With its launch, we aim to impact the lives of 200 million users within the first year alone. 80 % of Indians can’t use English, hence, Hanooman’s capabilities to support Indian languages will bring Gen AI to the reach of everyone in India and open massive opportunities for companies and startups bringing Gen AI products to the market.

    We envision Hanooman not only as a technological marvel but also as a catalyst for societal change. We see Hanooman as a cornerstone of India’s economic future, unlocking the vast potential of GenAI to drive innovation, productivity, and prosperity across various sectors.”

    The strategic partnership between SML India and 3AI Holding reflects a commitment to the fundamental mission of ‘AI for All.’ By jointly owning Hanooman, both the entities are dedicated to democratising the GenAI space and bridging the gap between urban and rural India. The platform’s launch marks a significant milestone in India’s AI journey, positioning the country as a global leader in AI adoption and innovation.

    Hanooman is now available for download in India and can be accessed through the web and mobile application for Android users on the Play Store. The forthcoming IOS app will soon be available for download on the App Store.

    To unlock the potential of Hanooman, please visit: https://hanooman.ai/ and download the app:

    https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.hanooman.ai&hl=en_US&pli=1

  • “Tummoc offers a range of key services aimed at improving the commuting experience for users”: Monalisha Thakur

    “Tummoc offers a range of key services aimed at improving the commuting experience for users”: Monalisha Thakur

    Mumbai: Back in 2016, two of our co-founders (who also happen to be husband and wife) Hiranmay and Monalisha were working in sales. While travelling around the country for work, they realised something. They realised that India has such a well-connected and widespread public transportation system. Yet, so many of us would rather depend on other options. This realisation also came from their past experiences. Like when Monalisha was expecting and would struggle to find conveyance either to work or to appointments. Or when Hiranmay was extremely unwell and had to make his way to the hospital all on his own and once again there was no conveyance available. Seeing one another’s struggles also contributed to this realisation.

    After giving it more thought, the husband and wife duo decided to do something about it. Having a background in sales, they didn’t know too much about technology and its application. But they were determined, and they just needed to find another musketeer for their trio. That’s where Narayan came into the picture. The trio recognised that with technology, they could address this problem. The plan was to provide a solution for short-distance travel to and from bus, train & metro stations. This would help people connect to public transportation. And Bykerr was born.

    Bykerr allows users to book bikes and autos for their first and last mile. Thus, solving the problem of first & last-mile connectivity.

    From 2016 to 2019, Team Bykerr was busy around-the-clock. The groundwork was being laid. Creating an MVP, getting the first 1000 users, and carrying out Alpha and Beta testing. Then, acquiring grants and gaining new market access. Establishing Collaborations with Government State Transport Units, Mobility Foundations & Research Institutes. In the long run, the objective was to create a public transportation information platform.

    Indiantelevision caught up with Tummoc co-founder & CMO Monalisha where she gave a brief overview of Tummoc and many more…

    Edited excerpts

    On the inspiration to create Tummoc

    As the Chief Marketing Officer at Tummoc, I can share that our inspiration stemmed from a deep understanding of the challenges commuters face with traditional transportation options. We saw an opportunity to leverage technology to revolutionise the commuting experience, making it more accessible, efficient, and convenient for all. Our vision was to create a seamless and integrated mobility solution that would empower commuters to navigate their daily journeys with ease.

    On addressing the challenges commuters face with traditional transportation options

    A: At Tummoc, we address the challenges faced by commuters through a comprehensive suite of services designed to enhance the commuting experience. From cashless transactions and real-time updates to personalised journey planning and first and last-mile options, we prioritise convenience, reliability, and accessibility. By streamlining the booking process and providing access to multiple modes of transport on a single platform, we empower commuters to navigate their daily journeys with ease and efficiency.

    On the key services offered by Tummoc to improve the commuting experience

    A: Tummoc offers a range of key services aimed at improving the commuting experience for users. These include cashless transactions, real-time updates, digital ticketing for public transport, accurate actionable public transport information, personalised journey planning, all-in-one tickets and first and last-mile connectivity. By providing access to multiple modes of transport on a single platform, we streamline the booking process and empower commuters to navigate their daily journeys with ease and efficiency.

    On leveraging data-driven insights to enhance public transport accessibility and efficiency

    A: At Tummoc, we leverage data-driven insights to enhance public transport accessibility and efficiency. Through data analytics and predictive modelling, we gain valuable insights into commuter behaviour, traffic patterns, and demand-supply dynamics. This allows us to optimise routes, improve service reliability, and enhance overall public transport accessibility and efficiency. By continuously analysing and refining our services, we ensure that they remain responsive to the evolving needs of our users.

    On facilitating proper asset distribution planning for MaaS providers to meet the demand effectively

    While we do not directly manage asset distribution for Mobility-on-Demand providers, as a Mobility-as-a-Service platform, we form strategic partnerships with leading Mobility-on-demand players, we ensure that our platform effectively supports seamless ride allocation and meets user demand efficiently.

  • Qila.io & Mascot Spincontrol partner to bring transparency in clinical research

    Qila.io & Mascot Spincontrol partner to bring transparency in clinical research

    Mumbai: Blockchain-as-a-service company Qila.io has partnered with global clinical research centre Mascot Spincontrol to bring about transparency in clinical research through blockchain.

    The aim of the collaboration is to ensure that clinical trial data is secure, transparent and tamper-proof so that integrity of research outcomes is maintained.

    The partnership will enhance transparency in clinical research, fortify data security, and instill greater confidence among stakeholders. This will help result in positive regulatory outcomes and effective healthcare solutions.

    “The synergies between Mascot Spincontrol and Qila.io are significant. Mascot brings extensive expertise in conducting clinical research, understanding the intricacies of regulatory compliance, and maintaining the highest standards of data integrity. On the other hand, Qila.io offers innovative blockchain technology solutions, particularly in tokenization, which ensures the security and transparency of data. By combining Mascot’s clinical research capabilities with Qila’sblockchain expertise, we create a powerful synergy that addresses critical industry challenges and drives innovation in healthcare research,” Qila founder Sid Ugrankar.

    As part of this collaboration, Mascot Spincontrol and Qila.io have several joint projects and initiatives planned in the coming months. These include implementing blockchain tokenization solutions for clinical research data sharing, pilot programs to demonstrate the effectiveness of blockchain technology in improving data integrity and transparency, and exploring opportunities for further integration of blockchain solutions in healthcare research. These initiatives are aimed at delivering tangible results and demonstrating the value of our collaboration to the industry.

    “Blockchain deployment will improve the transparency and integrity of clinical trial results.  The clinical data results would be irreversible and hence would build great faith in brands’ promise! We are proud to be one of the first companies in our industry to embrace this technology” Mascot Spincontrol MD and founder Dr Mohit Lalvani.

    Mumbai-based Mascot Spincontrolis a clinical research centre formed through a joint venture between Mascot Universal and Spincontrol France. The research centre helps beauty care, derma care, personal care and home care brands deliver their promise by clinically testing and substantiating their claims. It has worked with brand such as Loreal Paris, Himalaya, Hindustan Unilever Limited, Mamaearth, Dabur, 82°E, St. Botanica, firstcry, Joy, emami, Sugar, purple, Nykaa.com, Glenmark, Sun Pharma, Marico, Plum, WOW, Dot and Key, and The Man company.

    “Deployment of blockchain in Clinical trial business is an industry first.  With this, we remain at the forefront of innovation in cosmetics clinical trial business and serving the needs of our customers,” added Mascot’s CEO, Mumtaz Lalvani.

    Unlike other collaborations, which may focus solely on technology or research, the partnership between Qila and Mascot Spincontrol aims to combine the best of both worlds. It integrates advanced blockchain solutions with established clinical research practices.

    In the future, the companies envision this partnership to evolve and to encompass a broader range of initiatives. These new initiatives will include the development of new blockchain-based solutions, the expansion of market presence, and the continued advancement of industry standards for data integrity and transparency.

    As technology evolves and regulatory frameworks adapt, the companies remain committed to staying at the forefront of innovation and driving positive change in healthcare research.
     

  • Alike and DCT Abu Dhabi join hands to launch the Abu Dhabi Pass app

    Alike and DCT Abu Dhabi join hands to launch the Abu Dhabi Pass app

    Mumbai: Alike, a pioneering global social travel marketplace and tech innovator has recently announced the launch of the Abu Dhabi Pass app, an innovative digital system designed exclusively for the prestigious Department of Culture and Tourism, Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi). The launch demonstrates the commitment to offer visitors an enhanced experience, whilst promoting Abu Dhabi as a world-class destination for leisure and business expeditions.

    Officially unveiled during the ongoing Arabian Travel Mart (ATM) 2024, the  Abu Dhabi Pass app has emerged as the most convenient and cost-effective alternative to explore the unique attractions of the bustling city. By simply booking their preferred experiences, users get access to a myriad of exclusive benefits to further enhance their travel journey in the emirate. It is available for both iOS and Android devices.

    “We are thrilled to partner with DCT Abu Dhabi and support their visionary approach to create an immersive experience for all tourists visiting Abu Dhabi. The launch of the Abu Dhabi Pass app is a testament to our continued commitment to the travel space. We look forward to witnessing Abu Dhabi visitors benefiting from the app by exploring the rich and diverse offerings of Abu Dhabi with convenience and value,” said Alike co-founder Ashish Sidhra.

    Available for both iOS and Android users, the app features over 75 top experiences in the city, ranging from cultural and historical landmarks such as Sheikh Zayed Grand Mosque and the Louvre Abu Dhabi, to thrilling adventures, like Ferrari World Abu Dhabi and Yas Waterworld. Furthermore, the app makes it easier for travellers to plan their trip to Abu Dhabi by providing essential travel services including local commute, UAE Visa, and travel sims.

    Boasting convenience and value for the guests, the Abu Dhabi Pass app makes use of a single QR code system, which allows them to access all their booked experiences with a single QR scan, saving them the hassle of managing multiple tickets. The app offers attractive discounts that go upto 40 per cent on the regular prices of the experiences, making it a great deal for travellers who want to get the most out of their Abu Dhabi visit.

    The app’s launch will be accompanied by the market availability of a dedicated partner app for experienced providers. The partner app will provide easy guest check-in capability for experience providers, by simply scanning the guest ticket QR code. It will also offer many additional features, such as live reporting dashboards and individual guest executive logins.

    The app is currently showcased at the Abu Dhabi Pavilion at Arabian Travel Mart being held at the world trade career, Dubai, where visitors can learn more about the app features, and benefits and can download it for free.

  • Netskope announces expanded zero trust integration with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

    Netskope announces expanded zero trust integration with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM

    Mumbai: Netskope, a leader in Secure Access Service Edge (SASE), today announced an expanded partnership with CrowdStrike that leverages Netskope risk insights on users, applications and activity as part of a zero trust-based approach to protecting an organisation’s people and data. Netskope’s new integration with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM enables customers to unify Netskope insights with CrowdStrike data, threat intelligence, AI, and workflow automation in the AI-native Falcon® platform to drive SOC transformation and help ensure visibility and prevention across the enterprise and network.

    Netskope’s event logs surface rich details on user traffic of web, managed apps, shadow IT unmanaged apps, cloud platform services, and public facing custom apps. The ingestion of these event logs and alerts into Falcon Next-Gen SIEM enables enhanced zero trust controls for Security Service Edge (SSE) activity, and improves visibility and unifies telemetry from endpoints, cloud, identity, and additional domains.

    By providing a consolidated view of endpoint, cloud, identity, DLP, and SSE alerts for threat hunting and investigation, the integration accelerates the speed of effective investigations across platforms and reduces overall time to remediate threats. Through the combination of Netskope’s Intelligent SSE with CrowdStrike Falcon Next-Gen SIEM, joint customers can:

    1   Find and investigate evasive threats with AI-powered detections and rich contextual insights from Netskope;

    2   Accelerate deployment with streamlined Netskope data onboarding and third-party automated response actions;

    3   Unify SOC data and workflows to deliver superior security outcomes at lower total cost

    4   Correlate the usage and controls of all GenAI applications with data from across the security stack to ensure protection from emerging threats in the new application environment.

    5   Benefit from optimised real-time threat detection, investigation, response, and hunting through the seamless ingestion and correlation of relevant telemetry to stop the most sophisticated of attackers and novel threats.

    “This latest integration between Netskope and CrowdStrike enables our joint customers to take advantage of a comprehensive, cross-platform approach driven by zero trust principles. Netskope’s unique risk insights and granular controls for over 80,000 applications provide customers valuable information to make smarter, faster decisions,” said Andy Horwitz, VP Business Development and Technology Alliances, Netskope. “The longstanding and highly productive CrowdStrike and Netskope partnership continues to help solve customer security challenges by staying ahead of emerging threats and adversaries, leveraging the power of the cloud and AI.”

    “With the enterprise perimeter rapidly blurring and adversaries setting their sights on the cloud, it is imperative for security teams to have visibility across the entire attack surface and ability to rapidly respond,” said CrowdStrike CBO Daniel Bernard. “Netskope’s rich insights are a welcome addition to our vast ecosystem of high-quality data sources powering Falcon Next-Gen SIEM and supercharging security teams’ ability to stop breaches.”