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Time of India
5 days ago
- Automotive
- Time of India
TechM to invest in sales, marketing in next 2 years across key markets: Mahindra
IT company Tech Mahindra will invest in sales and marketing as well as learning infrastructure in key markets to enhance its position, Mahindra Group Chairman Anand Mahindra said on Thursday. During the Annual General Meeting of Tech Mahindra , he said that the IT firm has an edge in the area of AI, which is reshaping businesses and society. "Over the next two to three years, the company plans to invest in learning infrastructure and in enhancing market position in key markets by investing in sales, marketing and key service lines across strategic verticals," Mahindra said in response to a question asked by a shareholder. Tech Mahindra has opened a ' Manufacturing Xperience Center ' at its campus in Chennai to help manufacturers quickly prototype and scale AI-driven innovations to address industry challenges such as high operational costs, process inefficiencies, supply chain disruptions, and complex operational hurdles. "We remain open to setting up centres like the one in Chennai and other cities and opportunities will be assessed in collaboration with relevant stakeholders," Mahindra said. He said that Tech Mahindra is simplifying its legal entity structures across jurisdictions as liquidation costs are outweighed by the optimisation benefits. Mahindra emphasised on use of AI with trust and in a responsible manner based on the company's legacy since its inception as a JV with British Telecom. "It is trust that enabled your company to make a success of its counterintuitive decision to acquire Satyam Computers," he said. Mahindra said that Tech Mahindra has adopted AI not merely as a tool but as a powerful force. "I like to think of AI as a brilliant child prodigy born in a library, with access to the entire world's knowledge and an extraordinary capacity to collate and apply it. But like all prodigies, it needs to be nurtured and guided to achieve its full potential for good. Your company recognises its responsibility to apply AI to serve the best interests of our clients and the greater good of society," he said. Mahindra said that TechM is helping its clients harness the full potential of AI. "The next frontier is clear: responsible implementation and measurable returns - the true test of AI's promise," he said. Mahindra, however, did not disclose the contribution of AI to the company's profit. "I would like to believe that our reliance on the twin pillars of trust and effective application of AI is a major contributory factor to the progress your company has made in garnering major logos," he said. Tech Mahindra secured new deals with a Total Contract Value (TCV) of USD 809 million in the first quarter of 2025-26. The company added two clients in the USD 50 million-plus revenue category over the past year. The company has posted a nearly 34 per cent year-on-year increase in consolidated net profit to ₹1,140.6 crore for the quarter ending June 30, 2025, on the back of growth in communications and financial services verticals. The Pune-based company's revenue from operations for the first quarter of 2025-26 grew 2.65 per cent to ₹13,351.2 crore from ₹13,005.5 crore in the same period last year.
Time of India
6 days ago
- Business
- Time of India
Trust is Tech Mahindra's currency, and deep understanding of AI is its edge: Anand Mahindra
Tech Mahindra Chairman Anand Mahindra , addressing shareholders at the company's Annual General Meeting, underscored two core values shaping the company's future, trust and artificial intelligence (AI). 'Trust is your company's currency, and a deep understanding of AI is its edge,' Mahindra said, as he reflected on the dramatic global changes since the last AGM, from geopolitical upheavals and climate shifts to evolving trade rules and supply chain realignments. Explore courses from Top Institutes in Select a Course Category Operations Management MBA CXO MCA Management Data Analytics healthcare Artificial Intelligence Product Management Cybersecurity Data Science Design Thinking Leadership Data Science Technology others Project Management Finance Public Policy Others Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Skills you'll gain: Quality Management & Lean Six Sigma Analytical Tools Supply Chain Management & Strategies Service Operations Management Duration: 10 Months IIM Lucknow IIML Executive Programme in Strategic Operations Management & Supply Chain Analytics Starts on Jan 27, 2024 Get Details Describing the current global landscape as one where 'an unseen force is wielding a giant kaleidoscope,' Mahindra stressed that in such uncertain times, it is trust, built over decades, that enables the company to grow and adapt. From its roots as a joint venture with British Telecom to the bold acquisition of Satyam Computers , Tech Mahindra's journey, he said, has always rested on long-standing, trust-driven client relationships. Equally central to Tech Mahindra's strategy is AI. Mahindra likened it to 'a brilliant child prodigy born in a library,' capable of reshaping industries but needing careful guidance. 'The next frontier is clear: responsible implementation and measurable returns – the true test of AI's promise,' he noted. He credited the company's recent progress to its 'AI Delivered Right' strategy and commitment to continuous learning. Initiatives such as leadership expansion in consulting and customer experience, along with partnerships with Mahindra University and other institutions, are aimed at building a future-ready workforce. Live Events Citing improved client satisfaction and employee morale, Mahindra said Tech Mahindra's 'Scale at Speed' approach is resonating globally, with third-party surveys placing the company in the top industry quartile. 'With the groundwork laid in the first year of transformation,' he concluded, 'Tech Mahindra is ready to rise, with confidence, clarity and cohesion.'
Indian Express
08-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Indian Express
Writer's Corner: how his school days, Bengaluru life shaped lawyer Aditya Sondhi's works as a discerning playwright
Those familiar with Bengaluru-based Senior Advocate Aditya Sondhi's writing may pigeonhole him as an author with a distinctly academic bent: two of his books dive deep into the alumni of Bishop Cotton Boys' School, his alma mater, while his latest book, Poles Apart, is a dissection of the nature of democracy and military rule in the Indian subcontinent. But those who know him a little better will be aware of his abiding interest in theatre dating back to his school days. He is also the founder of amateur theatre circle Usher. Sondhi's latest volume Two Plays contains his initial forays into the art of writing plays, Famagusta and British Telecom. While the latter has yet to be performed fully, Sondhi's debut effort, Famagusta, was shortlisted for the Sultan Padamsee Playwrighting Award in 2020. The two plays could not be more different. Famagusta deals with the legacy of Partition and what it means on both sides of the border, while British Telecom, set in 1987 Bengaluru, features a woman and her nephew who strike up a friendship with a local gay couple. What does link them, however, is a certain organic sensitivity to the dialogue. Even reading through the text of these plays, one can see the conversations are well laid down, rather than just lines to be read by an actor. Recalling how his interest in theatre took shape, Sondhi, who practises in the Karnataka High Court and the Supreme Court, recalled, 'We had a strong tradition of inter-house dramatics (at Bishop Cotton) and we put up some pretty serious and competitive plays. I did act a fair amount. Bengaluru has always had a strong engagement with English theatre. One was never far from watching plays.' One of these school performances that stayed with Sondhi was This Savage Parade, featuring the tale of three judges in Israel who must identify and sentence a captured Nazi. Of course, writing a play is very different from performing in one, while also being a considerable departure from Sondhi's existing writing experience. He said, 'I found writing plays to be more difficult than any other form. That is because it is essentially conversational and there can hardly be a superfluous word anywhere. Every line attributed to a character must be true to it. Your characterisation and the flow of the storyline of the play have to be crystal clear from the beginning.' Sondhi's process included imagining the play being performed – down to what instruction a director might give, what props might be needed, and so on. He added, 'Another trick I learned with a play was to actually have your script read. With British Telecom, when the first cut was ready, friends of mine were kind enough to come home and do a reading of the play. I was able to see many gaps in the script where I was able to add more conversation, etc.' The plays draw inspiration from reality – Famagusta was inspired by the life of Param Vir Chakra awardee Lt Arun Khetarpal, while the Partition was also something that his own father had experienced. Sondhi said, 'We actually performed the play in the Partition Museum in Delhi last month. The lieutenant's brother attended the play and was quite moved by it.' British Telecom, meanwhile, owed part of its existence to the fact that Sondhi had known an interracial queer couple in the city during the 1980s. He added, 'One saw the stigma and the prejudice that the folks had to face. They lived just a few houses from us.' Sondhi has another play in the works, though that is also shaping up to be a one-act play like the others. He hopes that his fourth one will be longer. Considering the strong start that he has made as a playwright, there is every expectation that these will be something to look forward to for drama enthusiasts.
Jordan News
01-07-2025
- Business
- Jordan News
Orange Jordan Champions Digital Innovation by Sponsoring ICIT 2025 International Conference - Jordan News
Orange Jordan Champions Digital Innovation by Sponsoring ICIT 2025 International Conference Orange Jordan reaffirmed its commitment to driving the digital future by participating as the official telecommunications sponsor of the 12th International Conference on Information Technology (ICIT 2025), organized by Al-Zaytoonah University of Jordan in collaboration with British Telecom (BT), the BTIIC Innovation Center, Ulster University (UK), and technically supported by IEEE. اضافة اعلان The conference brought together an elite group of global researchers and experts to exchange the latest research findings and discuss key challenges and opportunities in fields such as cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and data science, innovation technologies, software engineering, mathematical modeling, and computer engineering. Orange Jordan also took part in a panel discussion titled 'Quantum AI: Redefining Intelligence in the Industrial Age,' which focused on emerging developments in this cutting-edge field and explored its potential impacts across critical sectors. The company emphasized that investing in digital empowerment for youth is a core pillar of its strategy to build a sustainable digital economy. Orange Jordan reaffirmed its commitment to supporting national efforts to position Jordan as a regional hub for technological innovation, continuing to equip young people with advanced digital skills that prepare them for global competitiveness and leadership in the region's digital transformation. Orange Jordan's vision extends beyond traditional telecommunications services, aiming to help shape an inclusive digital future where all segments of society benefit from the opportunities offered by modern technologies. Notably, Orange's Digital Center delivers a wide range of initiatives designed to boost youth skills in tech and entrepreneurship through specialized training programs, innovation spaces, and startup support. The company also provides scholarships for outstanding students and organizes tech innovation competitions, most recently the 'Ramadan Hackathon', which offered young talents a dynamic platform to explore their potential and compete in a digitally driven environment. To learn more, visit:
Zawya
01-07-2025
- Business
- Zawya
Arkan, British Telecom power DHL cloud rollout across Middle East
Saudi Arabia - Arkan Solutions, a leading Saudi-based provider of cloud communication services, has announced the successful go-live of its innovative PSTN integration service for DHL Express in Kuwait, Qatar and Jordan, in collaboration with British Telecom. Under a multi-country agreement, DHL is deploying Arkan Genesys Cloud Connect to integrate local PSTN lines into the Genesys Cloud CX platform, which is globally managed by BT as DHL's Genesys partner, said the company in a statement. Arkan Genesys Cloud Connect is a fully managed PSTN integration solution that bridges local telecom infrastructure with Genesys Cloud CX. By leveraging Arkan's carrier-grade SBCaaS (Session Border Controller as a Service) and global telecom interconnections, the solution ensures regulatory compliance, high availability, and premium voice quality across complex markets. Following Egypt's initial rollout in 2024, these latest deployments mark a major step forward in DHL's regional digital transformation initiative across the Middle East. "We are proud to expand our partnership with BT and DHL as three more countries go live," remarked Hussam Fawzy, the Chairman of Arkan Solutions. "Kuwait, Qatar, and Jordan represent a significant milestone in enabling DHL's cloud-first contact center strategy across the region," he stated. BT is managing the global Genesys Cloud CX deployment, while Arkan is providing PSTN integration and voice services tailored to each Middle Eastern market. The agreement encompasses most DHL Express countries in the region, with more go-lives scheduled for 2025. Copyright 2024 Al Hilal Publishing and Marketing Group Provided by SyndiGate Media Inc. (
