Tarini Mehta

center, renowned for its profound teachings in philosophy, logic, and ritual practices. #Odantapuri  #TantricBuddhism  #AncientWisdom  #BuddhistHistory  #Philosophy  #Logic  #SpiritualJourney  #CulturalHeritage  #BuddhistScholars  #HistoricalRediscovery  #AcademicExcellence  #LegacyOfLearning  #BuddhistArchaeology  #SpiritualWisdom  #AncientIndia https://lnkd.in/gUjJhkAt

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Lalit Ahuja's perspectives resonate deeply with the transformative energy pulsating through India's Global Capability Centers (GCCs). As GCCs evolve into dynamic hubs of innovation, they emerge not just as extensions of enterprises, but as their 'digital twins', mirroring their innovation, agility, and leadership ethos. In this era where global leaders are increasingly emerging from GCCs, we witness a paradigm shift that underscores the pivotal role of these centers in driving tech transformation worldwide. By harnessing the boundless talent and vibrant tech community in India, GCCs are not merely adapting to change; they are leading it. As we stand at the forefront of this digital revolution, let's champion the spirit of innovation and cultivate the next generation of visionary leaders who will shape the future of technology on a global scale. Together, let's seize the opportunities, navigate the challenges, and propel India's GCC ecosystem to unprecedented heights of excellence. #Innovation #TechTransformation #FutureLeaders Prem Kumar Clint Thomas Saroj M J Vinay Unnikrishnan Ashutosh Bisht

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Evolution of India GCCs discussed with another dimension in Business Standard today. In the attached article, I discussed with Ayushman Baruah the aspect of future proofing of organizations via GCC strategy. GCCs have evolved significantly over the last decade and today many organizations leverage GCCs as their nerve center for building core capabilities and also futuristic innovation engines. We talked about Planview strategy at length and talk about our Capability and Innovation strategy in Bengaluru. #GCC #futureofwork #transformation Planview Razat Gaurav Cameron Van Orman Vishal Dhawan Manoj Kohli Virender Aggarwal Harsh Vardhan G

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This week, I have the privilege of gaining an up-close perspective on the technological #business landscape in India. This nation has not only emerged as a hub of innovation but also as a fertile ground for visionary leaders who are reshaping the global business environment. I'd like to share an intriguing fact: India has been raising a generation of executives who currently helm some of the world's foremost technology corporations. Take Google and Microsoft, for instance, with a combined market valuation of $4470 billion, steered by Sundar Pichai and Satya Nadella, respectively. Both leaders are testament to the exceptional education and innovative mindset aligned with India’s technological prowess. Companies like Adobe, IBM, PaloAltoNet, and Micron have a substantial market capitalization and are propelled by CEOs such as Shantanu Narayen, Arvind Krishna, Nikesh Arora, and Sanjay Mehrotra, driving forces of relentless innovation and growth. 🔗 The presence of Ingram Micro in #India mirrors this very standard of excellence. With its significant footprint, Ingram Micro has been enhancing #technologicalsolutions, thereby ensuring the essential stream of products and services that bolster business growth, both within India and on a global scale. It's a phenomenon I am currently witnessing first-hand and for which I am deeply thankful.

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It was intriguing to be part of a roundtable discussion today in association with #Nasscom on the topic 𝐈𝐧𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐢𝐧 𝐁𝐮𝐬𝐢𝐧𝐞𝐬𝐬: 𝐈𝐧𝐧𝐨𝐯𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐒𝐭𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐞𝐠𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐚𝐩𝐭𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧, 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐂𝐨𝐧𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐬. It’s great hearing from Industry experts & business leaders on their AI adoption experiences.   Hari Atmakuri Ashok Kumar Jha, Gowrishankar Chagantipati, Rohini Ramakrishnappa, Kiran Chandaka, Chinni Krishna Chikatimarla, Harish Sureddy Amol Gupta   It was wonderfully moderated by Ankit Bose covering various areas such as Predictive AI, GenAI, Ethical aspects, business impact and security considerations.   We delved into a range of topics on AI, exploring its diverse applications across different industries, critical guardrails and impact on sustainability. Some key learnings from the roundtable:   𝐈𝐧𝐝𝐮𝐬𝐭𝐫𝐲 𝐀𝐠𝐧𝐨𝐬𝐭𝐢𝐜 𝐀𝐝𝐨𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧: AI is being rapidly adopted across various industries, driving innovation and efficiency. Some of the uses cases are around Administration Overhead reduction such as Clinical Notes summarization, Hazard & Risk Analysis, Realtime Marketing & Sales promotions, Fraud Detection, Summarizing shareholder reports, etc. 𝐄𝐦𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐚𝐥 𝐚𝐧𝐝 𝐄𝐭𝐡𝐢𝐜𝐚𝐥 𝐀𝐈: It’s importance of designing AI systems that can appropriately respond to adverse situations, emphasizing the need for ethical considerations in AI development. Need for Ethical AI counsel and governance needed. 𝐆𝐮𝐚𝐫𝐝𝐫𝐚𝐢𝐥𝐬 𝐢𝐧𝐜𝐥𝐮𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐀𝐈 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝐆𝐞𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐚𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐈: Gateways needed to decide when to implement traditional AI versus Gen AI. How AI can be used for GenAI. Planning for adversarial training and drive explainable AI. 𝐔𝐩𝐥𝐢𝐟𝐭𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐭𝐡𝐞 𝐀𝐈 𝐜𝐚𝐩𝐚𝐛𝐢𝐥𝐢𝐭𝐢𝐞𝐬: One of the critical challenges is to standardize AI applications to provide consistent experiences and avoid working in silos. The consensus is clear that any AI adoption needs to have well-articulated benefits such as Cost, Efficiency, Agility & Risk Mitigation, etc. #AI #Nasscom #Business Innova Solutions Dr. Umesh Udayaprakash, Srinivas Yeluripaty, Arpita Dubey, Anil Nandivada Sreevani Chepuri Raghu Kumar Praveen Mokkapati Harshwardhan Kumar

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In this podcast edition of Conversations With Dez, Aashu Virmani, Vice President & Client Partner of Communications at Cyient talks with Dez Blanchfield about the impact of 5G in industry sectors and markets such as utilities, energy, rail, and transport. https://bit.ly/496fF7F

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Weighing the Risks: The Hidden Dangers of Raising Children in India As parents, our paramount concern is the safety and well-being of our children. My family's recent harrowing experience in #Hyderabad India has prompted me to share a crucial perspective for those indian origin parents considering raising their children in India, where safety regulations might not meet the standards you expect. Recently, my son, a US citizen being raised in India to foster close family bonds, suffered life-threatening injuries due to severe negligence at his grandparents' apartment complex owned by Vamsiram Homes / VAMSIRAM BUILDERS AND DEVELOPERS PRIVATE LIMITED. The lack of basic safety measures like fencing and warning signs led to a devastating fall from ground floor podium to parking cellar, resulting in a dire medical emergency, including a Grade 3 Diffuse Axonal Injury (DAI), kidney trauma, and multiple fractures. His fight for life in an ICU for over a week has been a grim wake-up call to the stark realities of systemic shortcomings. The eleven days he spent in the ICU were the most painful and terrifying of our lives. Every second was drenched in fear and uncertainty. The sight of my son, so small and fragile, connected to a maze of tubes and wires, underscored the precariousness of our situation. Sleep evaded us as we hung on to every small sign of improvement, each moment praying for his recovery. This incident exposes a broader issue: the perilous gaps in safety standards and enforcement in some overseas environments. Builder more focused on selling apartment than maintaining basic safety standards, lack of proper audits or corruption by Greater Hyderabad Muncipal Corporation before giving out occupany certificates are concerning issues. As much as living in India can offer enriching cultural experiences and family bonding, it also comes with potential risks that are often overlooked until tragedy strikes. With powerful builders such as Vamsiram involved, we can hardly expect any legal action taking place against them. For those contemplating a similar path, I urge you to consider not just the cultural and familial benefits but also the infrastructure and safety standards of the country. It's crucial to thoroughly investigate and continually advocate for the safety and security measures in any living situation abroad, ensuring that the environment is conducive to health and safety for our most vulnerable. US Consulate Hyderabad Government of Telangana T-Hub

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An insightful conversation with India’s defacto CTO - Nandan Nilekani, where-in he shares his views on how AI can make a difference to lives of people in India - be it child education, healthcare or farming. His foundation has already rolled out an AI tool that is helping children to learn better. As always, thinking ahead….how technology can be leveraged to solve problems at population scale!

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Listen to Episode 3 of Powering Product Innovation for a deep dive into how cloud, AI and automation have evolved into product engineering’s dream team. Join Cognizant’s Deb Eastman, Head of Platforms and SaaS & VP, and Prasad Sankaran, EVP Software & Platform Engineering, as they explore the changes rippling through product engineering and what they mean for development and testing teams. Key takeaways include: • Why cloud infrastructure is driving innovation • The role of hyperscalers and cloud platforms in providing a path to generative AI capabilities • How AI will make development and testing jobs more meaningful—and productive. • Why responsible AI needs to happen at the enterprise level. • How companies can drive hyper-automation across the enterprise. Listen today and learn how to position your company’s product engineering for success. https://bit.ly/3Vb3rFH #productdesign #cloud #AI #automation #Cognizant

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Now the IT Industry Leaders started giving the AI impact in IT & ITES Industry, - 3 million lines of codes generated by Infosys through LLMs in Gen AI is 'industry leading', says CEO Salil Parekh (https://lnkd.in/dS2MdRMh) - Advancements in AI will kill India's call center sector within 1 year, says TCS CEO (https://lnkd.in/d53NE_9D) It high time for IT / ITES profession to reskill / upskill to beat or work along with Machine #GenAI #AI #ITES #IT #MachineVShuman

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Impressive news on GCCs with Best Buy launching a 70,000 sqft technology center in Bengaluru, marking a significant addition to India's rapidly growing global capability center (GCC) network. This new hub will drive innovation in mobile applications and AI platforms, positioning India as a global tech leader. The establishment of such centers underscores India's emergence as a global innovation hub, attracting major companies and fostering technological advancements. #GCC #Innovation #TechCenters #BestBuy #India #AI #DigitalTransformation

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Is your organization ready for an AI-first world? Do listen to this interactive ITPro podcast with Rory Bathgate and Jane McCallion on Crafting a Future-ready workforce where I also discuss about how we are enabling Hexaware Technologies to be an AI-first organization as well!

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Watch the interesting dialogue on AI between Sumit Ganguli and Sandip Patel on the importance of #ResponsibleAI.

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IBM Consulting's leadership is undergoing a change as John Granger hands over the reins to Mohamad Ali and Kelly Chambliss. While this news has left many with mixed feelings, let me take a moment to reflect on my three thoughtful interactions with John ... starting from the times when he had a brief stint living in India around 2016-17. This is my tribute to him. #1: John would review each Sector every quarter. My first review with him in 2016 was a disaster. The remote telepresence equipment failed for unknown reasons, the landline phone would not connect, and finally I had to present over a mobile phone speaker with poor audio. I ensured my next few reviews were f2f in Bengaluru, but more importantly, those reviews truly shaped me up for C-level story boarding and pitches. When John learnt I was traveling at my own cost to meet him f2f for the reviews, he immediately instructed that my travels be reimbursed ... very thoughtful of him. #2: John saw me in action in 2017 during a client's CIO meeting he and I had in Delhi for a new logo opportunity with a global enterprise. So, later when I met him at his NYC office late in 2018 and expressed my aspirations towards a leadership role in the US, he supported me wholeheartedly and entrusted our global HR leader Daniel Sturm to work this thru with the US market. While this opportunity progressed, my current role in the Philippines opened up suddenly and I immediately picked it up. Soon, John connected me to the US Sector leader of an account in trouble and asked him to work with me as ... (in his words) ... "Sanjiv can solve anything". That was truly inspiring. #3: There are two people I would openly credit for my progression to an IBM Senior Partner ... Amit Sharma and John Granger. When I met John f2f right after and thanked him, his reaction was like brushing it aside stating he hardly did anything and rather "I earned it" with what I had been doing for IBM's Center in the Philippines. Coming from someone of John's stature, these were truly defining moments of my IBM career. My best wishes to John for his next innings in life starting early 2025. #IBM #IBMConsulting #IBMPhilippines #CICPhilippines

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Anecdotal Experiences in Service Delivery by Venkata Satya Garimella (a.k.a – Surya) Excerpt from his book - Service Delivery anecdotes can be diverse ranging from heartwarming stories to amusing encounters. In this book, Surya writes about his experiences in Service delivery. Once such example he quotes about Chennai - Howrah Mail. When he starts you will not be able to comprehend that "What" has this to Service Delivery. He makes a poignant point that this train will daily start from Chennai and goes to Howrah and will do so daily. It's important for you to know when and where to stop. People will board the train and will get off, but your journey must be defined by your goals and objectives. A few amusing anecdotes highlighted are P2P is “Person to Person” instead of “Procure to Pay” and RIP is “Rigour in Planning” and not what you thought.    P.S : Name of the book is fictional as of now. I am requesting my colleague to pen down this book for Service Delivery fraternity Surya Prasad Garimella Subimal De Shanmuga Babu R

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ISG reviewed 42 companies and recognized HCLTech as a Leader in this area for 2024. Proud to share that HCLTech has achieved Leader status in ISG Provider Lens™ Proc - Procurement Operations Modernization Services. Discover how HCLTech is enhancing enterprise supply chains: https://okt.to/5iBfSC #HCLTech #DigitalTransformation

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“While healthy snacks may have been considered virtue signaling a few years ago, today they symbolize an investment in employee wellbeing by offering intentional positive lifestyle choices,” writes Narayanan Vijayaraghavan, Head of Compensation and Benefits at #FidelityInvestmentsIndia, in this article published by People Matters. Read more. #healthysnacking #snacks #healthandwellbeing #health #wellbeing #employeewellbeing Fidelity Investments #FidelityAssociate

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In a constantly evolving technology-intensive world, security is one of the largest and most imperative parameter to look out for.​ Murtaza Bhatia, Director, Cyber-security, India, NTT DATA, Inc. believes that leveraging our #SoftwareDefinedTechnologies offers centralized policy management, gives administrators unparalleled visibility into #Network connections and includes interactions with several across the globe. 💻​ Here's all that you need to know about our Security Offerings: https://bit.ly/3ufwC0y According to you, what are the gaps in your enterprise's network security?​ #NTTDATAIndia #CyberSecurity #TechSolutions

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Organisations are leveraging global capability centers (GCCs) to outsource expert talent, innovate and adapt to the rapidly changing demands of the global business landscape. GCCs have evolved into strategic partners for headquarters, capitalising on India's myriad advantages as a GCC hub. Dive into the video to explore how key trends are reshaping the landscape of Indian GCCs. Read more about how organisations can keep up with the current trends: pwc.in/gcc

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