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Yahoo
10 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Russia-backed Nayara taps Indian IT firm after Microsoft suspends service, sources say
By Nidhi Verma NEW DELHI (Reuters) -Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy, recently sanctioned by the European Union, has turned to domestic firm after the U.S. tech giant Microsoft suspended IT services, three sources familiar with the matter said. Nayara, which has condemned the sanctions, said on Monday it had filed a case against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court over its withdrawal of services. Nayara, a major buyer of Russian oil that is 49% owned by Russian oil major Rosneft, has struggled with disruptions since coming under European Union sanctions this month targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, including trimming refinery runs. Sources told Reuters that since last Tuesday, Microsoft had halted services for Nayara, and that employees' Outlook email and Teams messaging accounts had not been working. The service can facilitate communications among Nayara employees but cannot retrieve data and previous emails stored on Microsoft's cloud, sources said. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to media. Nayara and Rediff did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Mumbai-based Rediff offers online consumer services and also provides cloud-based email services for businesses. Error in retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data Error in retrieving data
Business Wire
12 hours ago
- Business
- Business Wire
ansrsource Launches Breakthrough Training Management System: ansrTMS Enterprise
AUSTIN, Texas--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- ansrsource, a learning optimization and solutions company, today announced the launch of ansrTMS Enterprise, a breakthrough training management system engineered for organizations that rely on cohort-based learning to deliver onboarding, leadership development, and compliance training at scale. "ansrTMS was born from a deep understanding of the modern L&D leader's need for seamless logistics and visibility into learner progression." Purpose-built for L&D administrators and coordinators, ansr TMS eliminates the chaos of manual spreadsheets, scheduling difficulties, and administrative overload. Using intelligent scheduling logic, template-driven program design, dynamic session assignment, and automated communications within a secure, GDPR-compliant environment, ansr TMS optimizes training coordination and elevates the learner experience. According to Exemplar Global's 2024 report, 29% of training professionals identified "lack of time to complete tasks" as a major challenge. This is caused largely by inefficient administrative workflows like scheduling, manual communications, and resource coordination—all challenges removed with ansr TMS. " ansr TMS was born from a deep understanding of the modern L&D leader's need for seamless logistics and visibility into learner progression,' said Rajiv Narayana, ansr source President and CEO. 'We reimagined the entire training management lifecycle through the lens of governance, optimization, and scale. This is the platform you build when your clients run multiple concurrent onboarding cohorts and still want to feel human-centered.' Unlike generic LMS add-ons or event schedulers, ansr TMS goes further, allowing users to: Duplicate and personalize training templates across geographies to standardize at scale Auto-generate facilitator assignments and session invites to reduce planning time Flag scheduling conflicts to eliminate gaps before they become problems Track attendance and engagement to enable timely interventions Integrate with Outlook, Teams, and SharePoint to ensure seamless communication According to Learnit's analysis of corporate L&D trends, cohort-based courses achieve completion rates of approximately 90%, compared to only 3–10% completion rates for self‑paced training. This dramatic disparity underscores how cohort models—which are built around structured timelines, peer support, and live interaction—greatly boost both engagement and knowledge retention. ' ansr TMS was designed in collaboration with our long-time partner, Hilti,' said Rachel Walter, Chief Innovation Officer at ansr source. 'It reflects real-world complexity: multi-phase, multi-location onboarding journeys that require flawless execution across hundreds of learners. The system's unique block-based planning and facilitator auto-matching features reduce human error. The transparency ensures progress and provides unparalleled control without compromising flexibility.' Hosted securely on AWS and SOC 2 certified, ansr TMS supports enterprises where compliance, efficiency, and learner engagement are mission-critical.
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Business Standard
16 hours ago
- Business
- Business Standard
Nayara taps Indian IT firm Rediff.com after Microsoft suspends service
Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy, recently sanctioned by the European Union, has turned to domestic firm after the US tech giant Microsoft suspended IT services, three sources familiar with the matter said. Nayara, which has condemned the sanctions, said on Monday it had filed a case against Microsoft in the Delhi High Court over its withdrawal of services. Nayara, a major buyer of Russian oil that is 49 per cent owned by Russian oil major Rosneft, has struggled with disruptions since coming under European Union sanctions this month targeting Russia over its war in Ukraine, including trimming refinery runs. Sources told Reuters that since last Tuesday, Microsoft had halted services for Nayara, and that employees' Outlook email and Teams messaging accounts had not been working. The service can facilitate communications among Nayara employees but cannot retrieve data and previous emails stored on Microsoft's cloud, sources said. The sources spoke on condition of anonymity as they were not authorised to speak to media. Nayara and Rediff did not immediately respond to requests for comment. Mumbai-based Rediff offers online consumer services and also provides cloud-based email services for businesses. (Reporting by Nidhi Verma; Additional reporting by Munsif Vengatti in Bangalore; Editing by Clarence Fernandez and Kevin Liffey)
Metro
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Metro
I got my boyfriend a job at my work — then he dumped me
'Three years ago I started dating a guy who was desperate for a job, so I helped him out and got him a job at my office,' Sophie said down the phone. 'We were working together and living together, but no one knew – then, he broke up with me. Twice.' The 25-year-old lives in Lisbon and realised that helping her partner out had really backfired. 'The second time we broke up, it was for good. Now I'm navigating a situation where we are no longer dating but we're still colleagues a year later. It's terrible,' she added. I tried to hide the shock on my face, as Sophie told her story. She was spilling her dilemma on the latest episode of Just Between Us, Metro's hot new sex and relationships podcast. But my co-host Diana Vickers and I struggled to keep a straight face as she explained that his reason for breaking up with her was wanting a fresh start; new job, new city, new girlfriend. 'He told me he needed to find himself and he wasn't happy in his corporate job or routine, so I expected him to leave the job and move to the other side of the world, but no, the only thing he changed about his life was breaking up with me,' Sophie said. X Factor icon Diana Vickers and Metro's dating expert Alice Giddings dive into your wildest sex, love, and dating dilemmas – every Tuesday. Listen wherever you get your podcasts or watch on YouTube. And be sure to follow and subscribe so you never miss an episode. You can also join the fun on our WhatsApp Group Chat here – share your dilemmas and Diana and Alice may just give you a call. Oh, and he dumped her on holiday – both times. While breaking up with someone isn't a crime – you'd think that you'd try and do it when you aren't stuck in a hotel room together. Sophie actually has a new boyfriend now, but she's struggling with being haunted by her ex every day as she sends Outlook calendar invites, so she came to us for advice. She's wondering how to truly find her peace after the relationship and how she can work through her last frustrations from how badly he handled the breakup. Now, her dilemma isn't surprising, given that 44% of people know a co-worker who has had an affair at work, and that a fifth of marriages or civil partnerships start in the office – but that doesn't make it any easier when it doesn't work out. It's tricky, because Sophie doesn't have the luxury of the delete and block method where you avoid seeing or hearing from them IRL or on social media. So, step number one, which is a tip from dating coach Matthew Hussey I picked up, is to change your ex's name on any forms of communication you have to have on your phone to something that reminds you you've moved on. A woman who Matthew coached changed her ex's name in her phone to 'Done', so whenever he popped up, it reinforced they were over and done with. It may sound petty and small, but trust me, it works a treat. It gives you that satisfaction of knowing that chapter is finished with. Sophie also questioned if she should tell any colleagues they have had a relationship and how badly it ended. 'Part of me, after my third Aperol Spritz at corporate drinks, really wants to let it out' she said. It was a firm no from me. She's done so brilliantly at keeping it professional up until now and it would likely give him more satisfaction knowing you're still thinking about him. Not to mention, from a HR perspective it could get pretty contentious, and she loves her job, so it's not worth letting him jeopardise that. Instead, Sophie can take comfort in knowing that yes, she can't escape him, but he can't escape her either and he'll likely be watching as she's moving on with her new handsome beau (who thankfully doesn't work at the company) – that's penalty enough, surely. She gushed about her new partner who she's still in the honeymoon phase with, saying: 'My new guy is a bit older than me and he's treating me like I was never treated before – I feel loved in a way I can't even describe.' More Trending Now that's some good karma there for you. Since he's such a catch, Diana and I suggested another petty but satisfying way to show you've moved on. 'You could get your handsome man to come and pick you for lunch,' I said. It's simple but effective – close that chapter once and for all. But Sophie's dilemma isn't the only tea on the latest Just Between Us episode – Diana and I talk all things heartbreak, why it's not a 'you' problem when your ex shows up for someone in ways they never did for you, and whether we've ever crossed lines in the workplace. View More » Listen to Just Between Us now, wherever you get your podcasts. Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: Porn law has changed in the UK – here's everything you need to know MORE: My girlfriend says she's in Witness Protection due to a bombshell past MORE: Things were getting steamy when my braces got stuck down there
Business Recorder
a day ago
- Business
- Business Recorder
EU-sanctioned Indian refiner Nayara takes Microsoft to court over outage
NEW DELHI: Russia-backed Indian refiner Nayara Energy Monday said it has started legal proceedings against Microsoft following the abrupt and unilateral suspension of critical services by the U.S.-headquartered software giant. 'Microsoft is currently restricting Nayara Energy's access to its own data, proprietary tools, and products—despite these being acquired under fully paid-up licenses,' the refiner said in a statement. Nayara, a major buyer of Russian oil, was recently sanctioned by the European Union as the refinery is majority-owned by Russian entities, including oil major Rosneft. Microsoft last Tuesday halted services for Nayara Energy, sources familiar with the matter said, adding that the company's employees' Outlook email accounts and Teams have not been working. Microsoft declined to comment on the issue. Nayara Energy has filed a petition before Delhi High Court seeking an interim injunction and resumption of servicesto safeguard its rights and ensure continued access to essential digital infrastructure, the company said. Tanker with Russian oil for sanctions-hit Nayara Energy diverts to another Indian port, sources say It said Microsoft had not consulted the company before withdrawing the services. 'This action has been taken unilaterally, without prior notice, consultation or recourse, and under the guise of compliance,' it said. Since the imposition of EU sanctions against Nayara, at least two tankers skipped loading refined products from Vadinar and one crude tanker carrying Russian Urals was diverted. Its chief executive resigned and the company had to appoint Sergey Denisov as CEO.
