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HARSH WARDHAN, CEO of CSC-INDIA (American MNC) Evolution promises growth and transformation. This fast-growing contemporary world demands timely conditioning, we need to bring out the best version of ourselves regardless of age or gender. Corporate management is one sector that challenges you, the benefits of which can be reaped if one can overcome a challenge. We need more critical thinkers and problem solvers to mentor corporations to reach the pinnacle of success. Positive reformation in the corporate world requires a shift in the mindset; from profit to purpose, from controlling to empowering employees, from hierarchies to networks, from planning to experimentation, from privacy to transparency. These are some of the fundamentals of the CEOs of today.    If strategy-building was the only objective of all CEOs, then all the unicorn companies may have only remained limited to just four walls instead of gaining global recognition. For that, execution is mandatory. Many are the CEOs of today, but very few become the CEOs of tomorrow. CEOs of tomorrow will learn from their fractured policies, level up from good to great by having the ability to take risks and cultivating a unique futuristic vision.   Corporate Management is aided with manpower optimization and technological advancement. Without technology, efficient management and customer behavior analysis get blurred rather invisible. The scope of growth mellows down without having the tech-savvy expertise. CEOs need to incorporate necessary changes. In today’s world, we hire employees based on not just experience, but also passion, soft skills, proactive approach, creative thinking to fill the loopholes in the existing corporate culture. Either you can follow rules, or you can modify existing rules. In the next 10 years, this will change drastically.    When people hear the word CEO, they tend to visualize a probe of entrepreneurial greatness. A Harvard study revealed that CEOs may not necessarily share the stereotypical qualities that are usually associated with their role; instead, the chances of sharing the traditional qualities such as prioritization skills, listening, and innovative thinking with cross-functional fellow leaders.   Some of the basic qualities entrepreneurs commonly seek in their business partners are risk-taking abilities, the scope of adaptability, walking head-to-head with the latest trends. Liaising with your colleagues and business partners, bureaucrats, requires good communication skills, and a CEO should be qualitative in that.  According to McKinsey, CEOs tend to show a greater sense of passion and purpose for what they do, than other members of company leadership. Cameron Herold, a leader in C-suite leadership and business growth said the smartest CEOs are open to hearing new perspectives, are vulnerable, and are always a learner. Only the leaders, in this context CEOs who are open to learning, are capable of growth. When it comes to communication, Navalent study claims that top executives share the ability to remain consistent in their forms of communication. The approach of a remarkable CEO remains neutral with all parties. They create opportunities based on realistic optimism. A clever move can change the dynamics and position of a company. Above all, CEOs of tomorrow should have the desire and ability to lead a company towards competitive success which is often derived from ethical commitment over financial gain. The psyche of a CEO dictates the vision of a company. Assigning tasks efficiently and assertively comes naturally as a by-product. Although a CEO is fuelling the organization, without a smart team of employees, he/ she cannot start the engine alone. Future CEOs will encourage more brainstorming sessions, would be emotionally intelligent and resilient. The proficiency to turn unanticipated situations into positive results is the key objective of a coherent CEO. Catching up to the Corporate Speed  A decade later, speed will be the major factor by which growth will be computed. By speed of communication, travel time, expansion in network ranges, decision-making, artificial intelligence, technology bandwidth etc. Future CEOs need to be technologically aware and knowledgeable at the least. Advanced robotics, last-mile deliveries, logistical advancement, manufacturing of goods, and so much more discoveries are yet to surprise the world. The active competitors may not take long to dominate the market if strategies went loose. Hence, it becomes crucial for the first in line to keep leveling up and remain ahead of the game.    IT-related businesses will be one click away to find out analytical data for any or all purposes, from targeted strategy-making to easy integration of marketing automation workflows. Not many business reviews and performance reviews will be required. For a CEO, building constructive networks would be a common phenomenon to enable mutually benefitted relationships. Reading the capabilities of employees through personality development methodologies based on a CEO’s smart experience will be considered as a nurtured skill. Fostering dispositional evolvement Transparency is a key factor to gain the trust of the executives, further amplifying the accountability of the company’s employees. Overall, it assembles a common vision within the organization for efficient results. The uprising CEOs will be multifunctional, intelligent enough to bounce back from failures and push forward towards exponential growth. CEO’s demeanour complimented with honesty and humble attitude will be appreciated. Work will speak for itself, as the entire generation will become smarter, self-reliant, and most importantly skillful. Internet expansion will be a catalyst to make it possible. A pompous attitude is likely to take a back seat, and humility amongst the management will be in the forefront. Philosophical rationalizations won’t stand any ground without the factual description of thought; further, envisaging the conceptual employability. Start-ups and businesses are going to face a revolutionary change on the global front. B2B, B2C, and D2C, all will be streamlined progressively towards business development. Based on the current patterns of surfacing industries like FINTECH, IT, a distributive blueprint of the future can be drawn. New entrepreneurs of any dialect or pastoral regions from all over India will co-exist without any classification, simultaneous to the entrepreneurs of metropolitan cities. This will stock up the start-up market with potential untapped fields. Knowledge distribution via marketed artificial intelligent means will streamline…

Modernity has transformed life in the 21st century. The limitless potential of emerging technologies like AI, ML, IoT, Big Data, and automation, are revolutionizing every aspect of our lives. Video technology is one area that has significantly benefited from these integrations and has helped secure the lives of millions of individuals. Although initially used as a crime prevention tool, it has evolved in its scope to become a valuable tool to city authorities for better civic management and business leaders for fulfilling goals and the well-being of their employees. With machine learning and deep learning now broadly available in security solutions, artificial intelligence (AI) and analytics are transforming safety, security, and operational efficiency. The symposium was well attended by some notable names from the security industry and was also attended by end users of these products. The event was fundamentally a platform to discuss the critical aspects of integrated security systems to help create secure and smarter infrastructures in the future. Attendees spoke about the return of investment from these systems and how analytical outputs gleaned from them could be used understand the future state of integrated security and surveillance technologies, primarily in India. During his presentation, Sandesh Kaup, Country Manager, Milestone Systems, India said, “I am excited to be a speaker at WeConnect – the Integrated Technology Symposium. Over the years, I have witnessed a huge amount of interest from individuals to understand more about integrated security systems and its myriad possibilities in creating a safer and smarter future. VMS has come a long way since its inception, and its widespread usage is the certification for the same. This trend can now be seen in India too and reflects in the uptick in usage of CCTV cameras embedded with analytics.” “An open VMS solution can be easily integrated with an existing security system to help in streamlining operations benefitting all concerned. Smart video technology’s AIbased analytics are versatile and can help in monitoring and reporting any untoward activity in real-time. It helps bolster the security cover during these challenging times and allows operators to scan hours of video recordings and pinpoint the anomaly within minutes. This is the security roadmap that commercial and public establishments will seek once operations resume in the next normal. As most enterprises adopt the culmination of various technologies solutions like cloud, on-prem servers, and edge technologies, the architecture of technological infrastructure, internal resources and external forces like regulations need to be considered. “Milestone Systems offers an open platform VMS that integrates seamlessly with a wide array of innovative technologies such as AI, data analytics, sound detection, and behavioural analytics. As a security solution vendor, Milestone Systems helps equip organizations with tools and flexibility to choose the best solutions suited for their existing infrastructure,” Kaup said.  

Matrix Comsec is pleased to announce the appointment of Anil Mehra as the Sr. Vice President of Global Sales and Marketing. As part of the executive leadership and reporting to the Chief Executive Officer, he will be responsible for all activities related to the marketing and sales functions. His extensive experience will be an integral asset to Matrix’s go-to-market strategy for the Security and Communication segment. “With more than 2.5 decades of experience in general management, sales, product marketing, and distribution. Anil will bring leadership, knowledge and proven knowhow to our transformation plan,” said the CEO Matrix, Ganesh Jivani. He added, “Moreover, having worked with diverse industries like Fire, Security, Fitness and Electricals and has been an entrepreneur for a few years will enhance the growth of the company. “I am delighted to be joining Matrix as Senior VP – Global Sales and Marketing. I am looking forward to the opportunity to deliver profitable growth for the software and hardware solutions offered as part of the Security and Communication portfolio. I have a firm belief that sustainable businesses are laid on the foundations of trust and strong partnerships. I am excited to work closely with the team, and do everything possible for the success of our partners and customers,” said Anil Mehra. Prior to that Anil worked for about 10 years at Honeywell, his last assignment was as Country Director for ADI business where he led a large multifunctional team and was accountable for full P&L. Anil played a significant role in turning the business profitable while delivering exponential growth across all the product categories and multiple brands associated with ADI Global Distribution. Before that Anil worked at Ceasefire where he held multiple sales roles. He established the Corporate Sales Division and a Training Academy that trained people on ‘Selling Skills’ and ‘Leadership Development.’ He has well-rounded exposure to various business models including SaaS, and RTMs like B2B, B2G, B2C, D2C and B2B E-commerce along with significant exposure to almost all the industry/ customer verticals. Anil brings the right mix of leadership experience and skills to take Matrix to the next level.  

Videonetics, the world’s leading AI & DL powered Unified Video Computing Platform (UVCP™) announced the integration of its Intelligent VMS 3.0 with Hanwha Techwin’s, Wisenet series of edge analytics network cameras. “In line with our strategy of joining hands with eco-system partners, we are excited to offer a truly ‘versatile and unified’ integrated solution to our system integrators and channel partners, that will empower our customers to manage complete security environment from our IVMS unified interface” Avinash Trivedi VP, Business Development, Videonetics Hanwha Techwin’s Wisenet series of security products are well-known in the market due to its high performance, quality and value. Wisenet edge analytics network cameras comprising XNF-8010RV, XNB-6000, QNO-6082R, PNO-A9081R, PNM-9080VQ and XNP-6320H have been seamlessly integrated with Videonetics Intelligent VMS 3.0 (IVMS). The patented and future-ready Videonetics IVMS delivers unified, next generation user interface, military-grade ruggedness & security with unprecedented levels of high availability, for any size of deployment. The technology integration empowers operators to easily configure and change the streaming, imaging, and other parameters of the Hanwha Techwin’s cameras using Intelligent VMS 3.0 user interface, and to activate Edge Analytics applications running inside the cameras within the same unified interface. At the time of any alert triggered by Edge Analytics applications, information is immediately transferred from the Hanwha Techwin’s cameras to the IVMS application. Operators can immediately monitor and assess severity of the incident by investigating specific and associated cameras on the IVMS dynamic map and ensure that every incident is handled in compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOPs) of the organization. The SOP includes popping up of a video matrix displaying views of all the cameras within the geofence and distributing the information across various communication channels in-built in the IVMS application. This simplifies the response coordination between stakeholders and speeding up incident resolution. “At Hanwha Techwin, We Move with Trust is not just a slogan, but we follow it every moment of our daily activity and engagements with partners & alliances helping every stakeholder succeed and jointly work towards enhancing customer experience with us. That’s why we actively work alongside software partners to build integrated solutions to expand our market reach. We are global organization with strong reputation of innovation, excellence & already established our AI lab early on to gain competitiveness in AI and develop relevant technologies and deliver to our valued partner commitments. Our STEP program helps us to further enhance the best of possible integration reach out to the addressable market” Soumik Ghosh Head of Product & Marketing, Hanwha Techwin, India Distributed computing architecture involving Edge analytics and IVMS provides an unprecedented scalability in deployment of video analytics applications across thousands of cameras in a single installation. How Intelligent VMS and Hanwha Techwin’s Edge Analytics Network Cameras integration works? Intelligent VMS 3.0 uses the application programming interface (API) exposed by Hanwha Techwin’s cameras to activate Edge Analytics applications. The Edge Analytics applications send event notifications to the IVMS application in real time over a streaming protocol. The event handling mechanism of Intelligent IVMS executes the SOP associated with the event automatically.  

Argus Systems and Video Internet Technologies Ltd (VIT Ltd). announced today that the companies have entered into a strategic technology partnership that will bring to the Middle East & African Market cutting edge innovative AI based solutions including automatic number plate recognition (ANPR), facial recognition (FR), video content analytics (VCA), intelligent transportation management systems (ITMS) and other disruptive technologies to address use cases in a wide variety of industries & applications including smart cities, homeland security, law enforcement, aviation, transportation & mobility. The agreement brings together expertise, understanding, universal knowledge, cutting edge disruptive artificial intelligence driven technologies to transform legacy and redefine the future. Argus Systems is an independent manufacturer’s representative & software development company heavily focused on AI driven applications specialized in providing manufacturers a platform to launch their products while reducing time to go to market and Video Internet Technologies Ltd (VIT Ltd.) is a Ukraine based technology house specializing in video analytics solutions. This partnership will allow Argus & VIT to codevelop solutions for the Middle East & African markets. “We are very excited to announce our strategic technology alliance with VIT to bring to our customers innovative AI-based solutions that transform legacy to redefine the future,” said Rohit Khubchandani, Founder & CEO, Argus Systems, “Utilizing the latest and greatest artificial intelligence innovations our combined solution stack addresses the pain points and challenges customers face in our dynamic region delivering the quickest RoI – Return on Investment.” “Partnering with Argus Systems will allow us to offer our advanced AI based solutions and give us a head start to accelerate our growth in the region, we have developed and integrated software and devices for various use cases. With our video analytics solutions, we help thousands of users fully observe and document every fine detail of their projects within their territories, 24/7,” said Yuiry Bukhtiyarov, CEO VIT Ltd. Founded in May 2018 in Dubai World Central Logistics City, Dubai, UAE. Argus is an independent technology consulting, marketing management & software development firm established with the idea of transforming legacy to redefine the future. We are an independent manufactures representative firm focused on IP video surveillance systems, Internet of Things (IoT), physical security, machine learning, artificial intelligence specializing in providing manufacturers a platform to launch their products in Middle East, Africa & Indian Subcontinent markets.  

Hinduja hospital is an ultramodern, multi-speciality tertiary care hospital with a Medical Research Centre (MRC) in collaboration with Massachusetts General Hospital (MGH), Boston, USA. The hospital has an inpatient capacity of 342 beds, inclusive of 53 critical care beds in different specialties. As a tertiary care hospital, the services offered are comprehensive, covering investigation and diagnosis to therapy, surgery and post-operative care. The inpatient services are complemented with a day centre, out-patient facilities and an exclusive centre for health check for executives. Hinduja hospital was the first multi-disciplinary tertiary care hospital to have been awarded the prestigious ISO 9002 certification from KEMA of Netherlands for Quality Management System. Challenges Hinduja had been using video surveillance systems of Axis brand. They wanted to upgrade to the latest technology surveillance solution, without having to replace the existing cameras to protect their investments. For centrally monitoring multiple cameras from different devices, their existing system used a dedicated server. Managing this server was complex and hence they required a solution, which could eliminate the need of this dedicated server. They wanted to store camera recordings of three months as evidential proof in case of an investigation and audit. Their existing system consumed high storage costs for this. Products and Solutions Offered No manufacturer was able to integrate Axis camera models that were being used by Hinduja. Matrix, with the help of its intensive R&D team, successfully added all of Hinduja’s existing Axis cameras to Matrix NVRs. Cascading feature of Matrix NVRs helped them to connect all NVRs in a master-slave architecture. This gave the benefit of centrally monitoring all 73 cameras from different NVRs, without any server. In order to address their storage requirement, Matrix provided features like Adaptive Recording and Camera-wise Recording Retention, which helped in reducing storage requirement by 50% without compromising on video quality. With the help of this, Hinduja hospital stored camera recordings for three months without investing in additional storage drives. Matrix authorized channel partner, Procom Solutions, provided efficient post-sales support with the help of their trained manpower. Results Successful upgrade to latest technology solution without scrapping previous investments. Elimination of dedicated server. Ease of centralized management and monitoring. Reduction in storage cost by 50%. Greater security and employee discipline Also Read:- NSE IT Limited Trusts Matrix Video Management System to Strengthen their Existing Security

Fortinet®, a global company in broad, integrated, and automated cybersecurity solutions, today unveiled the Global State of Zero Trust Report. The survey reveals that while most organizations have a vision of zero trust or are in the process of implementing zero-trust initiatives, more than half of organizations cannot translate this vision into the solutions they are implementing because they lack some basic core fundamentals of zero trust. For a detailed view of the findings and some important takeaways read the blog. Highlights of the report follow: A FortiGuard Labs Threat Landscape Report demonstrated an increase in the volume and sophistication of attacks targeting individuals, organizations, and increasingly critical infrastructure. Organizations are looking for solutions to protect against these evolving threats and zero trust is top of mind, but for multiple reasons. Additionally, the shift to work-from-anywhere has put a spotlight on zero-trust network access (ZTNA) in particular, as organizations need to protect important assets from workers connecting from poorly protected home networks. Confusion over Defining Zero-Trust Strategies The report illustrates some confusion about what comprises a complete zero-trust strategy. Respondents indicated they understand zero trust (77%) and ZTNA (75%) concepts and over 80% reported already having a zero-trust and/ or ZTNA strategy in place or development. Yet, over 50% indicated being unable to implement core zero-trust capabilities. Nearly 60% indicated they do not have the ability to authenticate users and devices on an ongoing basis and 54% struggle to monitor users post-authentication. This gap is concerning because these functions are critical tenets of zero-trust and it brings into question what the actual reality of these implementations is across organizations. Adding to the confusion are the terms ‘Zero Trust Access’ and ‘Zero Trust Network Access,’ which are used sometimes interchangeably. Zero Trust is Top of Mind and Priorities are Varied Priorities for zero trust are ‘minimizing the impact of breaches and intrusions’ followed closely by ‘securing remote access’ and ‘ensuring business or mission continuity.’ ‘Improving user experiences’ and ‘gaining flexibility to provide security anywhere’ were also top priorities. ‘Security across the entire digital attack surface’ was the single most important benefit cited by respondents, followed by a ‘better user experience for remote work (VPN).’ A vast majority of the survey respondents believe that it is vital for zero-trust security solutions to be integrated with their existing infrastructure, work across cloud and on-premises environments, and be secure at the application layer. However, more than 80% of respondents indicated that it is challenging to implement a zero-trust strategy across an extended network. For organizations without a strategy in place or development, obstacles included a lack of skilled resources with 35% of organizations using other IT strategies to address zero trust. “With the evolving threat landscape, transition to work-fromanywhere, and the need to securely manage applications in the cloud, the shift from implicit trust to zero trust is top of mind for organizations. Our survey shows while most organizations have some form of a zero-trust strategy in place, they fall short of a holistic strategy and struggle to implement some core zero-trust security basics. An effective solution requires a cybersecurity mesh platform approach to address all zero-trust fundamentals across the infrastructure, including endpoint, cloud, and onpremises, otherwise the result is a partial, non-integrated solution that lacks broad visibility” Rajesh Maurya Regional Vice President, India & SAARC at Fortinet About the Zero-Trust Report The report is based on a global survey of IT decision-makers aimed at better understanding how far along organizations are in their zero-trust journey. The survey is intended to better understand the following: How well zero trust and ZTNA are understood. The perceived benefits and challenges in implementing a zero-trust strategy. Adoption of and the elements included in a zero-trust strategy The survey was conducted in September 2021 with 472 IT and security leaders from 24 different countries, representing nearly all industries, including the public sector.  

FortiGate-VM Integration Enables the Convergence of Security and Networking in the Cloud Fortinet®, a global player in broad, integrated and automated cybersecurity solutions, recently announced the expansion of its collaboration with Microsoft to deliver the industry’s first next-generation firewall (NGFW) and Secure SD-WAN integration with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN. Customers can now – for the first time ever from any vendor – apply advanced security policies to virtual WAN traffic and extend Secure SD-WAN into the Azure virtual WAN hub. The result is the convergence of advanced security and networking capabilities in the cloud for an even more simplified, automated, and secure cloud on-ramp and SD-WAN experience. The integration also allows enterprises to more effectively interconnect with applications and workloads running Azure with the rest of their hybrid and multi-cloud deployments. Secure Traffic Into, Out of and Through Azure Virtual WAN with Fortinet Companies are increasingly looking to utilize Azure Virtual WAN as a global transit network architecture, providing seamless connectivity between endpoints. While Microsoft has long provided secure access to the Virtual WAN Hub, until now, it has been difficult to provide the same security policies with the same security tools within Azure Virtual WAN and across clouds and data centers. The integration of FortiGate-VM and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN into Azure Virtual WAN empowers organizations to achieve their desired digital innovation outcomes in the cloud while reducing complexity. Specifically, this integration enables IT and security professionals to easily configure networking and security in Microsoft Azure and delivers the following benefits: Advanced security for virtual WAN traffic: FortiGate-VM allows security policies to extend to traffic within the Azure Virtual WAN hub to enable better, more secure application experiences for users and branch offices by supporting encrypted data transports, granular segmentation and application-layer protection against advanced threats, and seamless overlay network with uniform policies across multi-clouds. One-click deployment: Azure Virtual WAN integration provides one-click deployment and easy scalability for FortiGate-VM in Azure. With this integration, customers can select, configure and deploy FortiGate virtual machines directly from the Azure Marketplace or from within the Azure Virtual WAN interface, allowing security to be part of the workflow for setting up a Virtual WAN in Azure. Securely interconnect applications and workloads across clouds: Azure Virtual WAN provides a global network transit backbone for branch-to-branch connectivity readily interconnecting regions together. Customers looking to deploy hybrid and multi-cloud networks that include Azure can now easily and securely interconnect applications and workloads, further extending the benefits of the Fortinet Security Fabric and Fortinet Secure SD-WAN across their entire infrastructure to enable consistent policies and centralized visibility. This simplifies security management, enables global visibility into security events and policies, and improves quality of experience (QoE) for users and customers. Earlier this month, Fortinet and Microsoft also announced the availability of FortiGate-VM integration with Azure gateway load-balancer, which enables customers to deliver superior experiences for applications and workloads running in Azure. Secure Any Application on Any Cloud FortiGate-VM is one piece of the Fortinet Adaptive Cloud Security portfolio of products, services, and industry-leading threat intelligence built to empower customers to secure any application on any cloud. With flexible deployment options, broad integration, and centralized management and visibility, Security and DevOps teams are able to close cloud security gaps while alleviating security management burdens and supporting the rapid release of innovation. Leveraging the broad, integrated, and automated nature of the Fortinet Security Fabric, the industry’s highest-performing cybersecurity mesh platform, organizations gain consistent security posture, visibility, and enforcement through uniform security management across multi-cloud and hybrid environments. “Partnering with Microsoft Azure gives our joint customers the best of both worlds combining Azure’s secure infrastructure with Fortinet’s industry-leading next-generation firewall capabilities and best-in-class Secure SDWAN solution. The integration of FortiGate-VM extends the Fortinet Security Fabric into Azure Virtual WAN and enhances our ability to secure any application on any cloud and to secure the cloud onramp into, between, and within the cloud” said Rajesh Maurya, Regional Vice President, India & SAARC at Fortinet. “We’re pleased to provide customers with new options for securing network traffic into, between and within cloud deployments thanks to the integration of Fortinet’s FortiGate-VM with Microsoft Azure Virtual WAN” said Erin Chapple, Corporate Vice President, Azure Core Products and Design, Microsoft.  

Ankura Consulting, LLC (Ankura or the Company), an independent global expert services and advisory firm, announced recently a key milestone in the Firm’s strategic international expansion with the launch of its operations in India. The offices are located in Mumbai and Gurgaon, marking Ankura’s permanent presence in one of the most important economies and markets in Asia. The new offices offer Ankura’s wide range of multidisciplinary client offerings, with an initial focus on data & technology capabilities with added emphasis on machine learning and artificial intelligence, as it aims to deliver automated and repeatable services to its clients in the areas of monitoring and early identification of non-compliance, risk and fraud, financial crime, and cyber threats. Additionally, Ankura has established a dedicated center of excellence for data and technology in country to deliver new cutting-edge solutions for both Indian and global clients with a focus on innovation, advanced analytics, and cybersecurity. “Ankura’s continued global expansion and growing client needs in the Asia-Pacific (APAC) region created a unique opportunity for us to open our India offices. India is a global hub for many industries where multinational companies are managing a myriad of complex issues, including the COVID-19 pandemic, cost pressures, and regulatory changes,” said Kevin Lavin, Ankura’s Chief Executive Officer, “We are excited to bring our firm’s independence and collaborative culture to a domestic consulting market where clients increasingly face conflicts of interest from incumbent firms. We look forward to building our team in India and bringing our global expertise to bear in helping companies in the APAC region resolve and navigate some of their most pressing and complex issues.” “India is a strategic market in the roadmap for expanding Ankura’s global footprint and bolstering its business growth. We are investing in readiness to address potential distress in the economy and increased regulatory pressures, due to the post COVID-19 business environment, along with increased economic and geo-political turmoil,” said Amit Jaju, Senior Managing Director, “We believe that businesses today face greater exposure and risk of fraud, cyber threats, and financial crime. Our vision, at Ankura, is to help our clients by utilizing our expertise supported by advanced, customized, and relevant technology solutions and services.” Since its founding in 2014, Ankura has achieved significant annual growth and now employs more than 1,600 professionals in 35 offices worldwide. Central to the Firm’s continued growth strategy is retaining the best experts and advisors in their respective fields, fostering a collaborative culture focused on delivering high-quality, independent advice, expertise, and services to clients, and having a presence in the geographic markets around the world that are important to the Firm’s global client base. Asia has long been an important area of expansion for Ankura and India has proven to be the ideal home for the Firm’s continued growth. “Our clients in Asia are seeing an unprecedented time of social and economic change, with immense support required to help protect, create, and recover value for clients across the entire corporate lifecycle. The market in India, which serves domestic businesses and multinational institutions operating from India, is seeing unparalleled demand. Our experience in supporting clients with proactive data and technology, risk management, litigation advisory, investigation, and restructuring support is of high importance here,” said Simon Michaels, Ankura’s Chairman of EMEA & APAC, “The opening of our offices in Mumbai and Gurgaon allows us to enhance our ability to deliver local solutions whilst leveraging our global best practices to provide effective solutions for our clients’ complex challenges.” Bolstering its deep bench of worldwide professionals, Ankura launches its new offices with the appointment of a team of over 30 professionals in India providing services across Data & Technology, Valuations, and Compliance. The team will continue to build on Ankura’s previous experience advising clients from India. This expansion is part of an additional future growth investment in Asia Pacific in the Data and Technology business to further grow its team and expand Ankura’s capabilities across disputes advisory and litigation consulting. Also Read:- Women in Private Security Industry – A perspective

Alstrut India showcases their products and Solutions in the 14th International Machine Tools Exhibition. The Exhibition is being held at the Chennai Trade Centre, Nungambakkam, Chennai from 09th December to 13th December 2021. ACMEE organised by AIEMA has been one of the flagship exhibitions in South India, since 1994. Alstrut is the largest partner of Universal Robots in India. Universal Robots is the world’s largest company in the collaborative robot space. Manufacturers have consciously started moving towards use of collaborative robots because of the numerous benefits it brings to them, including simplicity of installation, space saving, ability to redeploy and the lowest total cost of ownership. “Having been in the business of industrial automation providing assembly lines & end of line automation solutions for discrete manufacturing industries, we partnered with Universal Robots about 4 years ago. Today, we have emerged to be one of India’s largest companies in the collaborative robot space, with over 200 robots deployed in India & globally, in verticals ranging from automobile, auto-component, electrical, electronics, fmcg, food, packaging, pharma etc” Anuj Bihani Managing Director Alstrut India Private Limited ACMEE sees exhibitors from across the world, displaying their latest and cutting – edge technologies including robotics, machine tool, metrology, automation and controls among many others. With a specific focus on smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, many participants use this platform to launch and show case their newest machines and technological advancements. While a large part of the visitors are from across Tamil Nadu, this expo attracts visitors from other parts of India as well. Alstrut is also partnered with other companies in the collaborative space, including MiR, Robotiq, OnRobot amongst many others, thereby widening the solutions offered – such as machine tending, assembly, glue dispensing, welding, palletizing etc. Alstrut is constantly working on adjacent technologies that accelerate deployment of robots at MSME companies in India.