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Associated Press
03-07-2025
- Business
- Associated Press
Zycus and Akool Disrupt the C-Suite: When AI Challenges the Irreplaceable
PALO ALTO, Calif., July 3, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- While the industry obsesses over AI replacing junior analysts and mid-level managers, Akool and Zycus just shattered the ultimate glass ceiling: they've digitally cloned a CEO. At Horizon SEA 2025 in Malaysia, these companies unleashed an AI avatar of Zycus Founder and CEO Aatish Dedhia that engaged senior procurement leaders in real-time strategic dialogue about competitive positioning and transformation. This isn't incremental innovation. This is a direct assault on the belief that visionary leadership can't be codified. Most GenAI applications target the bottom of the org chart—automating reports, scheduling meetings, drafting emails. But this partnership proved that even the most sacred executive function—strategic vision and thought leadership—can begin to be digitized, scaled, and deployed at will. 'This partnership represents the convergence of cutting-edge AI avatar technology with deep industry expertise,' said Jiajun (Jeff) Lu, Founder & CEO at Akool. 'The avatar was trained on over 20–30 minutes of personalized video content, enriched with proprietary procurement knowledge and competitive intelligence. The result was a highly interactive digital spokesperson capable of delivering strategic insights at scale.' 'Everyone's been playing it safe, automating the obvious,' said Amit Shah, CMO & Global Head BD at Zycus. 'We've taken the first bold step—creating a digital CEO that could hold meaningful conversations with C-suite executives across APAC. This is just the beginning, and naturally the avatar has a long way to go, but it proves that audacity opens doors others won't even attempt.' This breakthrough stems from Dedhia's two-decade journey as an AI pioneer. Long before 'AI' became boardroom buzzword bingo, he was building Merlin AI—proving his conviction that AI could fundamentally transform enterprise operations. Today, it's Dedhia who pushes his team beyond conventional thinking, demanding they abandon the obvious for the seemingly impossible. True innovation requires audacity over comfort zones. The real disruption isn't in the current technology—it's in the precedent being set. If the initial replication of strategic insights from a founder and CEO shows this much promise, what executive function might eventually be scalable? Both companies are now exploring how to evolve this breakthrough across client experiences and training programs. The message is clear: in a world where even the first attempts at digitizing founders show promise, the only competitive advantage is the courage to challenge what everyone else believes is impossible. About Akool Akool is a complete AI Video Generation Suite, transforming how professional video content is created. From real-time digital avatars to lip sync, face swap, and multilingual video translation, Akool empowers individuals and enterprises to produce studio-quality videos at scale—without actors, cameras, or production teams. Learn more at . About Zycus Zycus is a recognized market leader of AI powered procurement solutions and pioneer of the world's first Source-to-Pay platform with Agentic AI framework and Intake Management. Trusted by leading global enterprises, Zycus leverages advanced automation and analytics to drive intelligent transformation and push the boundaries of innovation. Visit for more. View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE AKOOL
Business Wire
24-06-2025
- Business
- Business Wire
Bringing Care and Compliance Together as Certinal's CFMS Unifies Consent Workflows Behind the Digital Front Door
WILMINGTON, Del.--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Hospitals have digitised admissions, labs, and records, but consent remains a fragmented and high-risk step in the patient's journey, often still managed with paper, email attachments, or disconnected scanning workflows. Despite EMRs and eSignatures, most consent processes rely on outdated tools or in many cases, no tools at all. This inefficiency delays care and exposes providers to legal risks and lost consent forms. Certinal, an enterprise-grade digital signature and workflow platform, introduces a new category: Consent Form Management System (CFMS) an easy-to-use HTML consent form builder with multi-language form creation, periodic legal topic updates, auto-drafting, versioning, and an audit-ready layer that unifies intake, consent, and compliance into a seamless, end-to-end workflow. 'Consent isn't a document. It's the heartbeat of trust in patient care,' said Aatish Dedhia, Founder & CEO, of Certinal Inc. 'We've rebuilt it as a tamper-proof, audit-ready and compliant workflow so hospitals can focus on care.' Certinal's CFMS doesn't just digitize form, it transforms how consent operates across departments and systems. Designed for paper-based and digitally mature hospitals, the solution integrates with existing clinical and operational environments, powered by Advanced In-person consent workflow at hospital facility floors, real-time identity verification, data privacy and security compliance. Certinal's CFMS includes Consent form creation and management, Patient Responses, Response Transaction Management, Multi-facility support, Consent Insights Management, Reporting, and APIs, making it a comprehensive digital consent form management platform for large hospitals. It supports DPDPA regulatory requirements, advanced workflows for Witness and Translator involvement, and physician instructions pre-filled into the consent form during in-person or remote consultations. Hospitals relying on manual or semi-digital consent workflows often face delays in diagnosis, transfers, and discharge, especially when forms are lost, scanned incorrectly, or stored in disconnected systems. Certinal's CFMS replaces the patchwork with a centralized, workflow-first system, transforming a vulnerable operational bottleneck into a strategic advantage. 'Digitization without workflow intelligence is just cosmetic,' added Dedhia. 'Hospitals don't need another dashboard. They need systems that just work across departments, devices, languages, and borders.' Certinal already powers secure consent and digital workflows at global institutions like Bumrungrad International Hospital (Thailand), which modernized its patient experience using Certinal's eSign capabilities. In their own words: 'Certinal eSign helped us simplify patient onboarding while meeting our strict data security and compliance requirements,' said James McLeary, Group CIO and CSO, Bumrungrad International Hospital. 'The platform gave us structure, audit trails, and ease of use, exactly what our teams needed to scale.' This foundational trust now extends to consent form management, enabling providers to unify consent journeys without additional systems or overhead. Hospitals can assess and transform one of the weakest links in their digital experience, the consent workflow with a single, intelligent platform. It's time to fix it. About Certinal Certinal delivers an enterprise-grade Unified Digital Transaction Management solution trusted in 80+ countries. Built for security, usability, and compliance, Certinal empowers large organizations with intelligent eSignature and webform workflows that meet global, regional, and industry-specific regulations. Recognized as a Leader in IDC MarketScape 2023 and a Strong Performer in Gartner's Voice of the Customer, Certinal is the only eSignature provider to earn Gartner's Customer First Badge and has achieved the fastest entry into Gartner's Market Guide for Electronic Signatures. Certinal has filed 11 patents, 2 of which have been granted, reflecting its commitment to cutting-edge innovation, and boasts an exceptional Net Promoter Score (NPS) of 81.29 — far exceeding the industry benchmark.
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Business Standard
17-06-2025
- Health
- Business Standard
Covid-19 cases dip again: Was this mini-wave just a seasonal bump?
Covid-19 cases in India are dipping again, with active infections dropping to 6,836 on Tuesday from 7,264 just a day earlier, according to data released by the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. After weeks of rising numbers that raised fears of a new wave, this sudden decline prompts a key question: was it really a wave or just a seasonal bump? Not a wave, just a seasonal spike, say experts It's not a wave in the way we once feared. Experts call it a 'mini-wave' or a seasonal surge—not a full-blown crisis. 'The current rise in cases could be classified as a mini-wave. Hopefully, it should stabilise in time,' says Dr Bharesh Dedhia, Consultant, Intensive Care, P D Hinduja Hospital. 'We will see these types of waves periodically, more as Covid becomes a seasonal flu-like infection.' Dr Pankaj Chhabra, Clinical Director, Pulmonology at Marengo Asia Hospitals, adds, 'The recent increase is more akin to a seasonal spike. Trends show the surge is already decreasing in many areas, indicating a short-term peak and not a long-term wave.' Omicron sub-lineages behind the latest mini-surge According to WHO, Omicron and its evolving sub-lineages—such as JN.1, NB.1.8.1, and LF.7 (XFG)—are driving the increase. These variants spread quickly but have not caused severe illness in most people. 'These new sub-lineages are spreading faster, but hospitalisation and ICU admissions remain low,' says Dr Chhabra. 'The virus is mutating constantly, but it seems to be stabilising into something more predictable.' Most infections remain mild or asymptomatic Doctors say hospitals in cities like Mumbai, Pune, and Delhi are reporting very few severe cases. Most people testing positive have mild symptoms like fever, sore throat, cough, and fatigue, similar to seasonal flu. 'Most patients are recovering at home with supportive care,' Dr Dedhia notes. Symptoms mirror flu or common cold So far, the symptoms remain mild. Patients are experiencing fever, body aches, sore throat, cough, and fatigue. 'It is behaving more like influenza or a common cold,' says Dr Dedhia. 'It is not the same as previous waves in terms of severity, but it remains highly transmissible.' No signs of hospitals being overwhelmed That's a major difference compared to earlier waves. Hospital systems are not under stress. 'Relative to Delta or early Omicron waves, this phase is far less severe,' Dr Chhabra says. 'Fewer individuals are being hospitalised, and ICU usage is negligible. That's a clear sign of improved population immunity.' Will Covid-19 now behave like seasonal flu? Yes, doctors say Covid-19 is transitioning into an endemic virus, much like seasonal influenza. Expect small surges during weather changes or festive periods. 'Just as flu comes in waves, Covid will also behave like that,' says Dr Dedhia. 'Mini-outbreaks will probably persist annually or biannually,' says Dr Chhabra. 'Vaccinations and seasonal awareness will be key to preventing complications.' Who remains at risk during these surges? While most people are safe, the elderly and those with underlying conditions remain vulnerable. 'We are seeing slightly more severe infections in older patients, and those with comorbidities like asthma, COPD, diabetes, or weakened immune systems,' explains Dr Dedhia. Dr Chhabra adds, 'Pregnant women and people with chronic illnesses should stay especially cautious during these mini-surges.' Masks, hygiene, and awareness remain key Experts stress the importance of continued basic precautions. 'Elderly people, those with heart or lung disease, and pregnant women should consider masking in public, limiting unnecessary travel, and staying up to date with booster doses,' says Dr Chhabra. 'Early consultation on symptoms can help prevent complications.' 'The public must remain calm but vigilant,' he adds. 'Panic isn't needed, but steps like hand hygiene, masking in crowded places, and self-isolation when sick must continue.' For more health updates, follow #HealthWithBS
Time of India
02-06-2025
- Time of India
75-year-old woman loses Rs 21 Lakh in ‘digital arrest'
Rajkot: An elderly woman in Kutch became the victim of 'digital arrest' fraud, losing Rs 21 lakh to scammers who impersonated cops and even staged a fake Supreme Court video call. She was, however, saved from further financial loss after her Dubai-based daughter sensed something was amiss and alerted the police. The victim, 75-year-old Vimla Dedhia, was digitally confined to her home in Moti Bhujpar village of Mundra taluka for nearly six days by the fraudsters, who orchestrated an elaborate deception. One of them even appeared on a video call dressed as a Supreme Court judge, seated against a backdrop mimicking the apex court. She was allowed to go to the bank but under surveillance. Dedhia was falsely accused of laundering Rs 35 crore through a bank account allegedly linked to her name. The callers threatened her with arrest, legal consequences, and harm her family if she disclosed the situation. Intimidated, she did not reveal anything even to her 47-year-old daughter, who remained in touch with her over the phone throughout. However, from the conversations, her daughter sensed something wrong and told her friends in Gujarat who alerted the Mundra police. Cops reached Dedhia's home and revealed that she was a victim of cyber fraud . by Taboola by Taboola Sponsored Links Sponsored Links Promoted Links Promoted Links You May Like Esse novo alarme com câmera é quase gratuito em São Paulo (consulte o preço) Alarmes Undo The scam began on May 10, when Dedhia received a voice message from a number claiming to be from the Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI). The message alleged that a SIM card registered in her name had been misused and would be deactivated within two hours. She was asked to press '9' to know more. When she complied, she was connected to a man claiming to be from Mumbai, who alleged that her mobile number was linked to a fake bank account in Canara Bank used for money laundering. The next day, she received a video call from a person identifying himself as Rahul Yadav from the Mumbai Crime Branch, linking her to a Rs 35 crore scam. The scammers further alleged that she had used the SIM card to speak with a person named Naresh Goyal — supposedly the victim — for 45 minutes. To avoid arrest, they said, she would be placed under 'digital house arrest.' They sent her a fake arrest warrant and staged a video call with a man dressed as a judge who claimed to represent the SC. Fearing legal trouble, Dedhia shared all details of her and her husband's bank accounts and fixed deposits. The fraudsters sent her fake court documents and instructed her to transfer funds for "case settlement." She ended up transferring Rs 21 lakh. The scammers monitored her movements through continuous video calls, even when she visited the bank. Dedhia also has a son who stays in Himachal Pradesh and a daughter in Dubai. A complaint has been filed at the Cyber Police Station (Border Range), under various sections of the Bharatiya Nyaya Sanhita and the IT Act.
