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  • UPES partners with Safexpress to offer specialized logistics programs

    UPES partners with Safexpress to offer specialized logistics programs

    Mumbai: UPES ON, the digital education arm of UPES University, renowned for its innovative and industry-aligned programs, announces its strategic partnership with Safexpress via   Seekho, its edtech initiative. Together, they are set to redefine the educational landscape for students enrolled in the MBA and PGP programs in Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

    UPES University, with its consistent commitment to providing high-quality education, ranks 52nd by NIRF and holds the prestigious title of the 1st Indian Private University for Academic Reputation by QS World Rankings. The digital education wing, UPES ON, was established to empower working professionals for leadership roles in tomorrow’s digital transformations.

    The partnership with Safexpress underscores UPES ON’s dedication to delivering industry-relevant education and providing experiential learning opportunities. The benefited programs include MBA – Logistics & Supply Chain Management and PGP – Logistics & Supply Chain Management.

    Key highlights of the UPES ON Program in collaboration with Safexpress include modules covering Advanced Technology and Digital Supply Chain, as well as Global Supply Chain. The program leads to an additional Safexpress certificate for students. The curriculum includes experiential learning with Safexpress experts, industrial immersions in Safexpress facilities, and additional benefits such as live projects, and workshops.

    Commenting on the partnership, Piyush Arora, Professor of Practice, UPES ON stated, “We are excited about our partnership with Safexpress through Seekho, which enhances our commitment to providing industry-relevant education and experiential learning opportunities for our students.”

    “This collaboration is a testament to our dedication to nurturing talent in the logistics and supply chain domain. We look forward to contributing to the skill development of the future leaders in this industry,” said Safexpress VP, Business & Marketing Strategy, Vijay Vashisht.

    This collaboration not only ensures academic excellence but also provides students with a holistic understanding of the industry through optional industrial visits and immersive experiences.

  • Broadband applications in the US put networked homes on a strong growth trajectory

    Broadband applications in the US put networked homes on a strong growth trajectory

    MUMBAI: As the networked home market in the US reaches the mass-market adoption stage, multimedia and entertainment-centric networking solutions are likely to drive the demand for home networking and become strong revenue generators.

    Moreover, increasing broadband penetration and expanding range of applications and services are ushering in new growth opportunities for all stakeholders in this nascent market.

    Research firm Frost and Sullivan finds that spurred by the increase in multiple PC households, falling hardware prices, increasing number of IP applications and rise in broadband adoption; the number of networked homes in North America is likely to increase from 22.5 million in 2005 to 63.8 million in 2012.

    Frost & Sullivan industry analyst Piyush Arora notes, “Entertainment-based home networks and emerging broadband services and applications such as IPTV and personal video recording are likely to be key contributors to future growth of home networking. The growth in network-enabled consumer electronic devices and the burgeoning online and offline digital content, will also fuel this trend.”

    Last year only five per cent of total networked homes had a multimedia network with at least one non-PC networked device such as a television, DVD player or set-top box. However, by 2012, multimedia networks are likely to post a stronger growth and increase their share to 25 per cent of total networked homes.

    The increasing penetration of broadband is also expanding the range of potential applications of home networks — from sharing broadband access between computers to streaming multimedia content between networked consumer electronic devices. Networked storage, home automation and home security are also likely to become strong contributors to home networking growth.

    Furthermore, networked homes will be ideal for service providers to deliver triple-play services and other service bundles to attract new customers. In fact, service providers are becoming an important component of the distribution channel for networking products and solutions.

    Last year, around 15 per cent of total home networking equipment revenues in North America came from the service provider channel. This share is likely to increase to 37 per cent by 2012 as service providers — including cable companies, telcos, and other broadband ISPs — increase their service bundling initiatives and start playing a more active role in offering home networking solutions.

    In the long term, it is essential for service providers, networking equipment vendors, and other stakeholders to forge more effective partnerships and develop networking solutions that provide a simpler set-up experience for consumers and reduce ongoing maintenance issues.

    “Given the complexity of setup, installation, and troubleshooting, developing a more lucid support management framework and new customer support tools are crucial for the widespread adoption of home networks,” concludes Arora.