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  • Amazon elevates Milind Pande to spearhead India marketing push

    Amazon elevates Milind Pande to spearhead India marketing push

    MUMBAI: Amazon Web Services has promoted Milind Pande to head of marketing for India and South Asia, as the cloud computing giant seeks to strengthen its grip on the country’s $7.2 billion market.

    Pande, who has spent six years climbing AWS’s ranks, was previously head  of independent software vendor marketing, overseeing the company’s startup and software-as-a-service portfolio. His elevation comes as AWS faces mounting pressure from Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud in India’s notoriously price-conscious market.

    The appointment reflects AWS’s determination to maintain its lead in a region where it has pledged $12.7 billion in infrastructure investments through 2030. Industry insiders suggest Pande’s promotion signals the company’s shift towards a more aggressive, marketing-led growth strategy as artificial intelligence adoption accelerates across Indian enterprises.

    Pande brings 16 years of diverse experience spanning telecommunications at Vodafone, media at Viacom18, and consulting at PwC. His track record with Fortune 500 companies and deep enterprise exposure positions him to drive AWS’s next phase of expansion in the subcontinent.

    The move underscores the strategic importance of India to AWS’s global ambitions, as tech giants battle for dominance in one of the world’s fastest-growing cloud markets. With competition heating up, Pande’s challenge will be translating AWS’s technical advantages into sustained market leadership through sharper brand positioning and customer engagement.

  • Amazon rakes in $187.8 billion in Q4-Because breaking records is a habit

    Amazon rakes in $187.8 billion in Q4-Because breaking records is a habit

    MUMBAI: Jeff Bezos may be off enjoying space tourism, but Amazon is still launching financial rockets. The retail and tech giant didn’t just end 2024 on a high note—it dropped a financial mixtape that went platinum. With a blockbuster fourth quarter, Amazon smashed expectations, delivering record-breaking revenue, sky-high profits, and a holiday shopping season that made Santa look like an amateur.

    Amazon reported net sales of $187.8 billion in Q4, marking a 10 per cent year-over-year (YoY) increase, with north America leading the charge at $115.6 billion. Meanwhile, AWS, Amazon’s cloud computing juggernaut, flexed its muscle with a 19 per cent YoY jump, raking in $28.8 billion.

    Profits weren’t just strong—they were Amazon-strong. Operating income skyrocketed to $21.2 billion, up from $13.2 billion in Q4 2023, while net income nearly doubled to $20.0 billion-or $1.86 per diluted share. Amazon’s international segment pulled off an impressive turnaround, swinging from a $400 million loss last year to a $1.3 billion profit.

    For the full year, Amazon’s revenue soared to $638 billion, an 11 per cent increase from 2023, with AWS contributing $107.6 billion. North America’s sales hit $387.5 billion, while international revenue climbed to $142.9 billion. Operating income more than doubled to $68.6 billion, cementing Amazon’s digital dominance.

    Amazon’s free cash flow swelled to $38.2 billion, up from $36.8 billion last year, while operating cash flow leapt 36 per cent to $115.9 billion. The company stepped up investments, pumping $82.9 billion into fulfillment, technology, and AWS infrastructure.

    Meanwhile, advertising revenue proved a bright spot, growing 18 per cent YoY to $17.3 billion-a clear sign that Amazon’s ad business is going toe-to-toe with industry giants. At the same time, third-party seller services surged 9 per cent to $47.5 billion, highlighting Amazon’s commitment to its marketplace model.

    Reflecting on the company’s record-breaking year, Amazon CEO Andy Jassy remarked, “2024 was a transformational year for Amazon, with innovation at the core of our growth. From AWS advancements to Prime’s fastest-ever deliveries, we are building for the future.”

    Looking ahead, Amazon projects Q1 2025 net sales between $151 billion and $155.5 billion, signaling 5-9 per cent growth, despite a $2.1 billion currency headwind. Operating income is expected to land between $14 billion and $18 billion, as the company strikes a balance between profitability and reinvestment.

    With Amazon delivering results like a Prime package on express shipping, 2025 is already shaping up to be another blockbuster year.

  • HTS Solutions empowers global businesses through innovative cloud solutions

    HTS Solutions empowers global businesses through innovative cloud solutions

    HTS Solutions Pvt Ltd, founded in 2013, is a global cloud-computing platform headquartered in India and registered in the USA. Specialising in affordable web solutions for SMEs worldwide, HTS offers a comprehensive platform for building, deploying, and managing applications and infrastructure. Initially focused on website development, the company has expanded into software development, emphasising flexibility, scalability, and cost-efficiency. With a lean yet effective team and strategic partnerships in India, HTS Solutions aims to simplify cloud computing without the need for specialised certifications, setting sights on global expansion and innovation in data centre services and ISP development.

    Indiantelevision.com caught up with HTS Solutions Pvt Ltd founder & managing director Pallav Agarwal

    Edited Excerpt

    On brief about the company, its specialisation, and the services that your company offers.

    HTS Solutions is a comprehensive cloud computing platform provided by HTS. It offers a wide range of services that enable organisations to build, deploy, and manage web applications and IT infrastructure flexibly and scalable. With HTS Cloud, businesses can access virtualised computing resources, storage options, databases, networking capabilities, and other tools on-demand, without the need for upfront infrastructure investments.

    HTS Cloud provides a highly reliable and secure environment, allowing businesses to focus on their core competencies while offloading the management of infrastructure.

    We offer reliability, commitment, superiority, teamwork, simplicity, and satisfaction to all our clients. Our skilled, elastic, and integrated process is reflected in our products. We are capable of speeding up and contributing towards the great work for your business.

    We transform the way businesses and startups operate and help them achieve success. At the heart of HTS Solutions’ success lies its comprehensive range of services. With a customer-centric approach, we offer a diverse portfolio of solutions.

    HTS Solutions offers a tier-3 data centre location, ensuring low-latency connectivity for users across the world.

    On mission and objectives that leading to the establishment of your company and a brief overview of your journey since the company’s inception

    HTS Solutions Pvt Ltd started initially as a web designing and development company, specialising in creating e-commerce platforms and implementing SEO marketing strategies. However, encountering numerous businesses struggling with their eCommerce platforms and facing downtime issues, I realised the need for a more sustainable solution. Thus, I pivoted the company’s focus to provide cost-effective cloud platforms, ensuring 24/7 operation without hourly charges. Despite limited funding and no investors, I dedicated myself to this mission for around five years, culminating in the successful launch of our HTS Platform, serving users without unnecessary services or hourly fees.

    On contributing to the IoT/AI/big data analytics/robotics/self-driving vehicles/cloud computing industry of the nation and how the company is benefiting the clients.

    In the rapidly evolving landscape of technology, the HTS Data Center plays a pivotal role in powering innovation across various industries. We as infrastructure providers serve as the backbone of modern cloud computing, facilitating the storage, processing, and transmission of vast amounts of data critical to emerging technologies such as IoT, AI, Big Data Analytics, Robotics, Self-Driving Vehicles, and Cloud Computing.

    Ultimately, HTS solutions benefit their clients by providing robust infrastructure along with a platform as a service solution that powers innovation and drives business success. By partnering with HTS Solutions, organizations can harness the full potential of emerging technologies and stay ahead in today’s competitive landscape.

    On the biggest USP that differentiating  the company from competitors

    The biggest USP of HTS Data Center is often its ability to offer a combination of reliability, scalability, and exceptional customer support. While many hosting companies may offer similar services, it’s the way they deliver and support those services that set them apart.

    At HTS Solutions, we take pride in offering the best customer support experience to our clients. We understand that each customer has unique preferences when it comes to seeking assistance, which is why we provide multiple channels for communication. Whether it’s through phone calls, live chat, tickets, emails, WhatsApp, or any other preferred method, our dedicated support team is readily available to assist our customers with any queries or concerns they may have. We strive to ensure that our clients receive prompt and personalized assistance, enhancing their overall satisfaction and experience with our services.

    HTS Solutions offers a comprehensive e-commerce platform tailored to meet the diverse needs of its customers, providing access to a wide range of cloud and web hosting products. This platform aims to streamline the shopping experience, allowing customers to find and purchase products efficiently as per needs, saving them valuable time and effort.

    At HTS Solutions, we prioritise transparency and flexibility in our pricing model. Unlike many others, we don’t charge on an hourly basis. Instead, we offer meticulously designed cloud and hosting products tailored to meet the specific requirements of each client. Whether you’re a small business, a growing startup, or a large enterprise, our goal is to provide you with the best-fitting solution that optimizes performance and cost-effectiveness. With HTS Solutions, you can rest assured that you’re getting top-notch cloud and hosting services without the worry of hourly charges.

    On the technology and business roadmap look like for the rest of the year

    As we navigate through the rest of the year, the trajectory of cloud computing technology and its corresponding business roadmap appears promising yet challenging. With the ongoing digital transformation across industries, cloud computing stands at the forefront, offering scalability, flexibility, and cost-effectiveness.

    In the coming months, we anticipate a continued surge in cloud adoption, driven by the need for remote work solutions, data analytics, and AI integration. Hybrid and multi-cloud strategies will gain traction as organizations seek to balance performance, security, and compliance requirements.

    Moreover, innovations in edge computing will reshape the landscape, enabling faster processing and real-time insights for IoT devices and edge applications. Enhanced cybersecurity measures will be crucial to mitigate evolving threats in the cloud environment.

    From a business perspective, cloud service providers like us” HTS Solutions” will focus on enhancing their offerings, emphasizing sustainability, reliability, and customer-centric solutions. Strategic partnerships and mergers may reshape the competitive landscape, as companies seek to expand their market presence and cater to evolving customer demands.

    Overall, the remainder of the year holds immense potential for cloud computing, driving innovation, efficiency, and transformation across industries.

    On the growth that planning for the next 12 months

    Overall, the growth plans for the HTS data centre over the next 12 months should focus on expanding infrastructure, enhancing security and efficiency, diversifying service offerings, fostering strategic partnerships, prioritizing customer satisfaction, and embracing emerging technologies.

  • Appetite for quality content pushing the need for technological advancement

    Appetite for quality content pushing the need for technological advancement

    KOLKATA: With the appetite for quality content growing exponentially among consumers, the need for upgradation of technology has also risen simultaneously. Content studios and production houses have started looking at high quality hardware as well as cloud computing to keep up with the demand for better viewing experience. Moreover, the organisations are also looking at tools for easier remote work as the pandemic has changed the way the industry works. As part of the overall transformation, mobile workstations are gaining more prominence of late, panelists agreed during Indiantelevision.com's webinar themed ‘Accelerating the new age of content with technology’. 

    Moderated by founder, CEO and editor-in-chief Anil Wanvari, the engaging session included Excel Entertainment CG supervisor Apul Mehta, Endemol Shine India chief operating officer Gaurav Gokhale, Hats Off Productions chairman and managing director JD Majethia, Contiloe Pictures CFO & Illusion Reality Studioz business head – animation & VFX Nitin Dadoo, Redchillies VFX technology head Rajiv Sharma, Epic On chief operating officer Sourjya Mohanty, and Dell Technologies Dell Precision Workstations marketing consultant & product evangelist Suhas Pingat.

    While India is witnessing the heyday of content consumption, accelerated by OTT platforms, certain challenges have emerged as well. Sharma said the size of content has actually become bigger now with the demand for better quality content. Hence, hardware supporting better graphic cards, faster NVMe (non-volatile memory express) storage, better display for viewing content is a must. If the hardware is not updated, it is tough to produce content which is up to the mark, he added. 

    On the other hand, Mehta mentioned that delivering content on time still remains a challenge due to the exploding uptake and quality requirement. And with the spread of the cheap and fast 4G data, the industry is competing with mobile phones as viewers are consuming more content on phones, observed Majethia. The industry has to go beyond – focus on a good story supported by greater technology. According to him, the storytelling team and executing team need to be in sync with the upgradation of technology.

    Gokhale shared that the one important aspect which the industry needs to address is how it can adjust to the remote working style. In his view, even production can be executed with a smaller crew supplemented with more technology. From a post production perspective, the work has to move from a wired system to cloud based operating, he added.

    “We have solutions which are one to one remote which means you dedicate one complete workstation to one single user. Remoting does not mean virtualisation. It can be one to one connectivity. Remoting can also be mobile workstations but stage four is definitely going to be virtualisation, because there you need to have practically low levels of latency,” Pingat explained.

    As part of a production house, Dadoo has seen on set post-production work evolve in real time – this includes Unreal Engine and rear projection (cinematic technique in film production that combines foreground performances with pre-filmed backgrounds) for an upcoming feature series. The studio works closely with DOP and production designers from the beginning itself where they work live on set to complete the composition and final VFX on the camera itself. That’s where our system is heading, he added.

    “We have a set where we have LED walls and a virtual cam. With that, we are shooting the data that technically comes in a hard drive. We want to visualise that onset whether the shot is properly done or not,” Sharma commented. He added that further mobile workstation is always needed for them, along with RTX cards, fastest NVMe RAM to allow them on set for visualising content. Epic On’s Mohanty also deliberated upon the need for mobile workstations for real-time computing.

    Pingat explained further why mobile workstations are becoming more popular. Most importantly, the flexibility of the platform for a user to use on-site or anywhere makes it stand out. Mobile workstations do not require main power as well. Technology has enabled mobile workstations to be more powerful, he added.

    “From a technology standpoint, as far as mobile precision is concerned, it (Dell’s mobile workstation) is very fast. Its entire ecosystem supports 4K as of now. It’s a mobile workstation, its processing capability from a graphics perspective is very fast,” he said.

    In order to adapt to new technologies, content studios and production houses are investing increasingly in technology. Epic On’s Mohanty said it hovers around five to eight per cent because the platform usually keeps upgrading its technology on a six-month basis.

    Echoing the sentiment, Dadoo said that Contiloe’s investment also stands at around five per cent as it deals with a lot of animation and VFX, which need constant upgradation. Redchillies and Excel Entertainment, too, are investing in the five-ten per cent range. Gokhale did not reveal an exact figure but stated the input differs from project to project.

    Clearly, technological advancements have transformed the process of content production and it has become apparent that the filmmaker with the most cutting-edge tools has the edge over others in terms of qualitative aspects that make the consumer's viewing experience better. No wonder then, that the industry is upping the stakes in the technological race.

  • Processing video from linear to live, OTT & VR: Verizon launches Exponent for global carriers

    MUMBAI: Verizon has globally launched Exponent, a new business and technology venture offering a portfolio of software and internet platforms designed to enable carriers around the world to quickly deploy and launch next-generation solutions. Exponent offers a foundation for carriers to fuel their digital transformation and compete with a range of new digital service providers by expanding their Big Data and Artificial Intelligence, Internet of Things (IoT), Media Services and Internet Services Delivery platforms.

    Exponent combines Verizon’s cutting edge innovation with the operating know how of running one of the most advanced networks on the planet, to provide carriers with the right expertise and capabilities to accelerate growth, optimize performance, and monetize assets.

    “As carriers around the world seek to compete with new, emerging technology players and OTT service providers, Exponent provides a cost-effective way for them to leverage Verizon’s investment and experience to diversify and help grow their revenue streams while relying on our tradition of innovation, reliability and excellence,” said Verizon chief product officer Guru Pai.

    Exponent platforms provide a broad range of business and technical benefits to carriers including:

    Big Data and Artificial Intelligence Platform – designed to assist carriers to unlock and monetize their wealth of data through the application of advanced machine learning techniques, deep analytics, and artificial intelligence. This new groundbreaking platform enables services providers to utilize their unique data sets in the marketplace and open new business opportunities.

    IoT Platform – from silicon to vertical solutions, this platform eliminates many of the limitations carriers have traditionally faced in managing the known complexities of its IoT growth business. By integrating a wide set of capabilities, from managing all end user devices and connections to a developer and customer marketplace, carriers are empowered to accelerate their IoT use cases.

    Media Services Platform – through cross-platform video and advanced media services across multiple networks with different end point devices, this platform reduces complexity to a simple integrated end-to-end next-generation video technology, handling everything from content ingestion to the final user screen. These solutions allow carriers to easily process at scale any type of video content from linear TV feeds to live streaming, OTT and emerging formats such as 360 video and VR, at a very convenient cost structure, while delivering a rich and customizable user experience.

    Internet Services Delivery Platform – with the goal of managing the ever-increasing infrastructure demand, this platform provides a powerful and flexible real-time flow-based solution that helps operators launch revenue-generating internet services, create value-based pricing and consumer engagement plans, and deliver dynamic network optimization capabilities through a simple management interface.

    Cloud Computing and Storage Platform – designed and built with carrier-sized deployments in mind, this container-based architecture allows carriers to rapidly deploy new services with a focus on scale and security, all while optimizing for both performance and cost.

    Exponent’s platforms were designed to bring the flexibility and openness of internet technologies with the scale and consistency of carrier-grade solutions, leveraging open source software, comprehensive application programming interfaces (APIs) and micro-services architectures. The platforms interoperate seamlessly with existing carrier’s assets to maximize their utilization and give the customer the ability to scale as their business model evolves.

    “Exponent’s approach to designing and deploying platforms with an open architecture model offers carriers an innovative and much-needed entry into new growth areas while mitigating the required investment and resources to get started. There is significant value for both sides in this model,” said IDC Research group VP Courtney Munroe.

    Created by a carrier, for carriers, Exponent has the potential to change the carrier landscape by helping to generate new revenue streams, reduce investment risk, and embrace tomorrow’s business opportunities.

    “Our launch of Exponent demonstrates our commitment to providing best-in-class experiences and services to the carrier community. After many years of hard work, we are ready to launch and share our learnings, and we welcome all services providers globally to partner with us,” said Exponent VP and GM Brian Higgins.

    Learn more about Exponent at the Verizon Operator Marketplace Speaker Series at Mobile World Congress in Barcelona on February 27, 2017. Over the four days of Mobile World Congress, Verizon will be hosting a dynamic Operator Marketplace and an engaging speaker series, showcasing products and solutions that are disrupting the technology industry. See firsthand and learn from top leaders about how innovation in platforms, content, and advertising will shape the future on a global scale.

  • Simplilearn launches maiden TVC campaign with Irrfan Khan

    Simplilearn launches maiden TVC campaign with Irrfan Khan

    NEW DELHI: Certification training company Simplilearn has launched its first television campaign titled ‘Get Certified, Get Ahead’ featuring actor Irrfan Khan.

    The campaign aims to encourage working professionals to break their inertia and pro-actively shape their careers by acquiring new technology skills and certifications.

    The campaign is on air from today (10 February) and will be live across digital and channels.

    Conceptualised by Bangalore-based agency Propaganda, the TVC urges every working professional to take charge of his or her career in order to get ahead and not depend on luck. With Khan’s message, the TVC compares the workplace to a game of chess where every professional’s goal is to make it to the next level. And how, the protagonist took matters of his career, like certification training from Simplilearn, and zoomed ahead of others to become the boss and occupy the cabin, which symbolises success in corporate world.

    Simplilearn’s ‘Get Certified, Get Ahead’ campaign marks how ‘edu-tech’ has come of age in India, and is becoming mainstream. The national campaign highlights Simplilearn’s plans to increase the visibility of its online certification courses in trending categories such as Big Data & Analytics, Digital Marketing, Cloud Computing, Project Management, and IT Security to white-collared professionals spread across Tier-I and Tier-II cities.

    Simplilearn chief product and marketing officer Kashyap Dalal said, “Acquiring new in-demand skills through industry acclaimed certifications is a guaranteed way for professionals to get ahead in their careers. This is also one of the biggest requirements for industry to grow, as talent availability is regularly sighted as one of the biggest challenges by Fortune 500 CEOs. Through this national campaign on television and digital channels, I see Simplilearn playing a much more active role in the skill building needs of working professionals as well as enterprises in India.”

    Propaganda co-founder & business director Priya Jayaraman added, “The Simplilearn campaign touches upon real corporate aspirations and a way to achieve them. Each of us dream of getting ahead in our corporate life, and do not know how to go about it. The reason to rope in Irrfan Khan was that the story needed to shake every working professional out of an inertia of not having done much about planning their career. People associate with Irrfan for his unassuming take on life, being the voice of reason and optimism. We intentionally kept it a simple narrative to let the power of the message echo with a working professional’s sentiments.”

  • Simplilearn launches maiden TVC campaign with Irrfan Khan

    Simplilearn launches maiden TVC campaign with Irrfan Khan

    NEW DELHI: Certification training company Simplilearn has launched its first television campaign titled ‘Get Certified, Get Ahead’ featuring actor Irrfan Khan.

    The campaign aims to encourage working professionals to break their inertia and pro-actively shape their careers by acquiring new technology skills and certifications.

    The campaign is on air from today (10 February) and will be live across digital and channels.

    Conceptualised by Bangalore-based agency Propaganda, the TVC urges every working professional to take charge of his or her career in order to get ahead and not depend on luck. With Khan’s message, the TVC compares the workplace to a game of chess where every professional’s goal is to make it to the next level. And how, the protagonist took matters of his career, like certification training from Simplilearn, and zoomed ahead of others to become the boss and occupy the cabin, which symbolises success in corporate world.

    Simplilearn’s ‘Get Certified, Get Ahead’ campaign marks how ‘edu-tech’ has come of age in India, and is becoming mainstream. The national campaign highlights Simplilearn’s plans to increase the visibility of its online certification courses in trending categories such as Big Data & Analytics, Digital Marketing, Cloud Computing, Project Management, and IT Security to white-collared professionals spread across Tier-I and Tier-II cities.

    Simplilearn chief product and marketing officer Kashyap Dalal said, “Acquiring new in-demand skills through industry acclaimed certifications is a guaranteed way for professionals to get ahead in their careers. This is also one of the biggest requirements for industry to grow, as talent availability is regularly sighted as one of the biggest challenges by Fortune 500 CEOs. Through this national campaign on television and digital channels, I see Simplilearn playing a much more active role in the skill building needs of working professionals as well as enterprises in India.”

    Propaganda co-founder & business director Priya Jayaraman added, “The Simplilearn campaign touches upon real corporate aspirations and a way to achieve them. Each of us dream of getting ahead in our corporate life, and do not know how to go about it. The reason to rope in Irrfan Khan was that the story needed to shake every working professional out of an inertia of not having done much about planning their career. People associate with Irrfan for his unassuming take on life, being the voice of reason and optimism. We intentionally kept it a simple narrative to let the power of the message echo with a working professional’s sentiments.”