Day: November 8, 2023

The Government of Karnataka, in collaboration with ELCINA (Electronic Industries Association of India) and SEMI, hosted a ‘Special Industry Networking Meet’ to felicitate the First Movers in Semiconductor Domain in Karnataka, which was a significant milestone in the journey of India’s electronics industry. The event also included the recognition of industry leaders who have been trailblazers in the semiconductor domain. This noteworthy event was graced by the esteemed presence of Hon’ble Minister Priyank Kharge, the Minister of Electronics, IT & Bt, and Rural Development & Panchayat Raj, Government of Karnataka and Secretary IT& BT Dr (Ms) Ekroop Caur, IAS. The primary objective of this gathering was to provide a special platform for networking and collaboration among the most distinguished industry leaders from ESDM sector and recognize the first movers who were setting the pace for the semiconductor industry. Leaders from SEMI USA and ELCINA participated in the gathering with officials from Karnataka to celebrate and congratulate the investors and assure the support of the entire eco-system and stakeholders to support their efforts. The following companies were felicitated during the ceremony for their pioneering contributions and their proposed as well as ongoing investments in Karnataka as first movers in the semiconductor domain: Applied Materials. AMD. Kaynes Technologies. Hon’ble Minister Priyank Kharge passionately declared, “Karnataka takes immense pride in leading India’s electronics revolution. We are dedicated to creating a conducive ecosystem for electronics and semiconductor companies to thrive, making substantial contributions to the growth of our state and nation. The Government of Karnataka is actively working on Five initiatives such as skills development, Centers of Excellence, global innovation hubs, sector-specific cluster development, and improving the ease of doing business to attract and nurture the industry.” This event underscored Karnataka’s unwavering commitment to nurturing and supporting the electronics and semiconductor industry, reinforcing its pivotal role in India’s technological advancement. SEMI® connects more than 3,000 member companies and 1.3 million professionals worldwide to advance the technology and business of electronics design and manufacturing. SEMI members are responsible for the innovations in materials, design, equipment, software, devices, and services that enable smarter, faster, more powerful, and more affordable electronic products. Electronic System Design Alliance (ESD Alliance), FlexTech, the Fab Owners Alliance (FOA), the MEMS & Sensors Industry Group (MSIG) and SOI Consortium are SEMI Strategic Technology Communities. Electronic Industries Association of India (ELCINA) was established in 1967 as the first industry association supporting electronic components and hardware, when India’s Electronics industry was still in its infancy. Since then, ELCINA has established itself as an interactive forum for electronics manufacturers. ELCINA’s key objective is to promote value added manufacturing, R&D and business expansion in the Electronic System Design & Manufacturing (ESDM) sector. ELCINA delivers this through knowledge sharing, industry research, policy support and enabling creation of an efficient ecosystem in the country. We engage with all stakeholders, technical institutes and industry associations to promote business expansion through B2B and B2G industry programs. ELCINA actively advises the government on policy and business environment issues. With greater liberalization, ELCINA’s focus has shifted to professional and value-added services to the Electronics Community.  

Introduction Located in Kerala, India, the Somatheeram Ayurveda Hospital with a Resort Ambiance is the best place for not only visual rejuvenation but also physical and mental rejuvenation. Through Ayurveda, Somatheeram provides a means to shed all worries, anxieties, and illnesses. With the objective of combining Ayurveda and Tourism, the Somatheeram Research Institute & Ayurveda Hospital was founded in the year 1985, thus making it the world’s first-ever Ayurvedic Hospital in a Resort Ambiance. The Somatheeram Group of Companies came into being with the efforts of the Founder Managing Director, and Architect Baby Mathew. Challenges Somatheeram has multiple resorts, located at different locations. Multi-location communication can prove to be an expensive affair if communication devices are not chosen wisely. Their dependence on public service providers for communication added to their woes of communication between their resorts. To elaborate Feasibility of existing telephony: Existing telephony became impracticable considering the frequent communication between multi-located properties. Managing different protocols: Interface with different telecom networks requires managing different protocols, which can be cumbersome, time, and energy-consuming. Absence of modern phone features: The lack of advanced features like abbreviated dialing, call pick up, and internal call restriction, prevented them from becoming efficient in day-to-day operations. Transition to modern communication with existing infrastructure: Their investment in existing infrastructure needed protection while also a provision had to be made to modernize the communication using existing infrastructure. Solution Matrix analyzed the challenges of communications for Somatheeram, and crafted a solution that was the best fit. The solution offered was based on the fundamentals of Multi-location communication solutions. This included the Matrix range of IP-PBX (ETERNITY GENX12S) and GSM Gateway (SIMADO GFX11 and SIMADO GFX11 4G) that optimized the feasibility of communication and helped the firm become more efficient. Solution includes: The Hybrid IP-PBX included ETERNITY GENX12SAC, which enabled them up to 240 Analog users with 64 CO Ports. Another Hybrid IP-PBX included ETERNITY PENX, which allowed them access to 100 IP Users, onboard IP User Support, LDAP Client support, support of 4G VoLTE ports, COSEC Door Integration, and much more. The GSM Gateway included SIMADO GFX11 and SIMADO GFX11 4G which enabled them to make and receive calls from Analog extensions. The capability to integrate with almost all industry-leading PBXs enabled them a smooth transition to modern communication while maintaining existing infrastructure. Results The solution so implemented enabled all properties to work as a single communication platform and proved to be beneficial for Somatheeram and its properties in more than one way. The Hybrid IP-PBX enabled them, Unified Communication facilities like Email to SMS, Audio/ Video Calling, Unified Messaging facilities, and Multi-location collaboration features like UC Client integration, one-number reach etc. The Hybrid IP-PBX also enabled them, Investment optimization through Universal Network Connectivity, Easy and centralized phonebook management through LDAP Client Support, Mobility convenience through 4G VoLTE support, and much more. The GSM/ 4G Gateway enabled them, GSM/ 4G Connectivity to existing infrastructure, Hotline extension dialing, emergency number dialing even in the absence of a sim card, etc. through Secure Network Bridging.  

FortiSASE integration with Fortinet WLAN portfolio enables more options to securely connect remote workers and distributed edges; Digital experience monitoring innovations ensure optimal user experience end to end Fortinet® the global cybersecurity company driving the convergence of networking and security, recently announced new enhancements to its industry-leading single-vendor SASE offering. FortiSASE already protects the hybrid workforce via a unified agent and includes SD-WAN integration for the branch, and today’s news solidifies FortiSASE as the most comprehensive offering on the market. What’s New? SASE for microbranches and IoT/ OT devices: FortiSASE now includes expanded integrations within the Fortinet WLAN portfolio to further support organizations securing microbranches and related devices. FortiAP wireless access points intelligently offload traffic from microbranches to a SASE point of presence (PoP) for comprehensive security inspection at scale for all devices, including IoT and OT devices. This integration also means the Fortinet WLAN portfolio can be managed by the same simple, cloud-based management console customers already use for FortiSASE. All of these updates complement Fortinet’s existing support for users at the location and present organizations with a new approach to cloud-based security by extending enterprise-grade protections such as sandboxing, intrusion prevention system, and URL filtering, to microbranches without additional appliances or services. Enhanced data loss prevention (DLP) service: As a part of its cloud-delivered security services, FortiSASE includes the FortiGuard powered DLP service to protect sensitive data across all the entire hybrid environment. This service now includes a wider range of data identifiers, file types, and Softwareas-a-Service (SaaS) applications, as well as advanced data matching techniques to prevent inadvertent data leaks. By continuously enhancing DLP, Fortinet provides organizations with deep insights into their cloud applications and tools to effectively counter new threats. End-to-end digital experience monitoring (DEM): Fortinet’s DEM offering integrates with FortiSASE to provide insights across users, Fortinet global SASE PoPs, and the performance of SaaS applications, including WebEx, Office365, and Dropbox, for comprehensive network and SaaS application monitoring. Additionally, this integration offers endpoint monitoring to deliver end-to-end visibility that empowers IT teams with the information they need to reduce resolution times and ensure a positive user experience. The industry’s most comprehensive SASE solution Backed by FortiGuard AI-Powered Security Services, Fortinet’s SASE solution provides unified security, simplified management, and end-to-end DEM by seamlessly converging cloud-delivered security, including secure web gateway, cloud access security broker, and Firewall-as-a-Service, and networking capabilities via SD-WAN. It also includes Universal ZTNA for robust secure access to and from the internet, privately hosted applications, and SaaS applications. Fortinet was recently named a Challenger in the 2023 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Single-Vendor SASE. This was the first Magic Quandrant of its kind, and Fortinet was one of only eight vendors named. Additionally, Forrester named Fortinet as a Leader in the Forrester Wave™ – Zero Trust Edge Solutions, Q3 2023 report, which evaluates the 10 most significant solutions. John Maddison, Chief Marketing Officer and EVP, Product Strategy at Fortinet said, “Fortinet is committed to consistently delivering SASE innovations, which is why more organizations are choosing Fortinet to secure and manage their complex hybrid environments and empower hybrid work. With today’s news, customers will be able to leverage cloud-delivered security at their microbranches, benefit from enhanced data loss prevention, and measure digital experience end to end.” “Highly distributed application environments and hybrid work initiatives create significant challenges for organizations trying to provide secure connectivity. The increased complexity and risk of these environments are driving the need for more comprehensive SASE solutions. Fortinet understands these challenges and has responded by adding new capabilities beyond its unified management for SD-WAN and cloud-delivered security. It now offers greater protection to microbranches by integrating with WLAN, as well as adding DEM, and providing enhanced DLP to protect hybrid workers and IoT/ OT devices,” said Bob Laliberte, Principal Analyst at Enterprise Strategy Group.  

India’s Industry has to take the Sankalp to enhance the size and scale, ‘Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai,’ Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Home and Cooperation Minister of India at PHDCCI 118th Annual Session 2023 Addressing the 118th Annual Session of PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI), Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Union Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, noted that the current time marks, the bhor of Amrit kaal for India, where the energy generated post G20 heralded by the success of Chandrayaan 3, Mission Aditya L1 to the Sun, 33% Women Reservation Bill. The theme of the PHDCCI’s Annual Session this year was ‘Rising India – Yahi Samay Hai, Sahi Samay Hai Amrit Kaal of unprecedented growth.’ He said that under the leadership of the Honourable PM Narendra Modi, the roots of democracy have become deeper as the result of continuity of policies generating suraksha, rapid development, capital expenditure of more than 10 lakh crore, more than 100 airports, making India a lucrative destination for investments. The Hon’ble Union Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation said that this is the right time for Indian Industry to change its Size and Scale. This is a proud moment for India, he said, where we have more than 50% share in the digital transactions globally, stand at the 1st position on the global platform for pulses, milk and jute production, leading the way for startups, unicorns, semiconductor production and many more sectors. Further, he said that the World is looking at India and India is shining as the vibrant growth spot. He motivated the PDHCCI family to build a deep rooted network of ancillary industries, while taking advantage of the industry enabling ecosystem put  in place by the present government. The industry needs to move from sankalp to sidhi taking advantage of the policy structure of the government including initiatives like the Make in India, startup India and the infrastructural facilities, policy environment, MSME initiatives, easing of compliances, environment for innovation among many other initiatives. Sanjeev Agrawal, Senior Vice President of PHDCCI, introduced the Hon’ble Home Minister and Minister of Cooperation, Amit Shah, highlighting his significant contributions and leadership qualities, while highlighting his journey from a PVC Pipe manufacturer to setting up a strong hold on the country and the World. While introducing Amit Shah, Shri Agrawal brought to limelight the significant milestones of the Government. He said that the present government is working for Sabka Sath Sabka Vikas marked by his visionary leadership, and political acumen. The Hon’ble Minister urged the PHD Chamber of Commerce & Industry, to further promote and support the MSMEs. Saket Dalmia, President, PHDCCI, felicitated the Hon’ble Home Minister & Minister of Cooperation and delivered the welcome & PHDCCI Annual Speech. He expressed his gratitude to the Home Minister for accepting PHDCCI’s invitation for the Annual session. Shri Dalmia highlighted the shifting global dynamics, with India at the forefront, by saying that India will be the ‘Sone Ki Chidya’ again. Despite the challenges, India’s resilience and robustness have been demonstrated through its impressive GDP growth rates. The magnificent efforts of the Government have been supported by the industrious efforts of the Indian industrial sector, paving the way for ‘Amrit Kal.’ He said that under the able leadership of Honourable PM Shri Narendra Modi ji and Shri Amit Shah, Honourable Union Home and Cooperation Minister, we feel safe and strong. This is taking us to have Atma Vishwas and leading to us being Atma Nirbhar. The President proudly announced PHDCCI’s integral involvement in the G20 startup engagement group. He added that the PHD Chamber is actively contributing to the efforts by the government, the MSME sector with its bottom up approach, and women empowerment. He said that India is the land of opportunity, quality of life and innovation. We at the PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry promote and support MSMEs, since the past many years. The inaugural session of PHDCCI’s 118th Annual Session 2023 ended with a vote of thanks by Hemant Jain, Vice President, PHDCCI. Shri Jain expressed his gratitude and regards to Shri Amit Shah, Hon’ble Union Minister of Home Affairs & Union Minister of Cooperation, Government of India for his gracious presence.