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The Coding School is collaborating with IBM Quantum to offer a first-of-its-kind quantum computing course for 5,000 high school students and above, designed to make quantum education globally accessible and to provide high-quality virtual STEM education. To ensure an equitable future quantum workforce, the course is free. Students can apply here. “While quantum computing will…
Piramal Pharma Limited (PPL), a subsidiary of Piramal Enterprises Limited (PEL), announced that it has received INR 3523.40 Crores on closure of the transaction for 20% equity investment from CA Alchemy Investments (formerly known as CA Clover Intermediate II Investments), an affiliated entity of CAP V Mauritius Limited, an investment fund managed and advised by…
MoneyGram International, a global leader in cross-border person-to-person payments and money transfers, announced a three-year extension of its relationship with Walmart, the world’s largest retailer, through March 2024. MoneyGram’s services at Walmart, including Walmart2World, the white-label money transfer service powered by MoneyGram, are available at more than 4,700 Walmart locations in the United States and…
Syntax, a global managed cloud provider for mission-critical applications, announced Dr. Haihong Xin as CEO of Syntax Asia. He replaces Reto Bless, who, after serving as Syntax Asia CEO for seven years, will now return to Europe to join the Syntax team there as Global Account Manager for Freudenberg Group Companies. With more than two…
TruMarx Data Partners, developers of the COMET energy marketplace, and leading project developer in the natural gas and LNG sector and LNG Alliance (Singapore) have signed an MOU to support LNG Alliances business objectives with software and data solutions including the COMET Marketplace for the LNG/Gas trading and distribution platform in India. LNG Alliance (Singapore)…
Nutrabolt, a global leader in sports nutrition, announced that it has appointed Rajaa Grar as Chief Digital Officer. In order to rapidly scale its consumer base and build an innovative direct-to-consumer model, Nutrabolt has tapped the award-winning digital global and brand marketing leader to drive the digital transformation of the brand. In her new role,…
Shiv Nadar University (SNU), India’s leading multidisciplinary and research-focused university, and an ‘Institution of Eminence’ (IoE) as chosen by the Government of India, has established the Shiv Nadar University-Dassault Systèmes Centre of Excellence (SDC). The SDC, powered by the 3DEXPERIENCE platform from Dassault Systèmes, is for research, innovation, design and entrepreneurship, and is also aimed…
Veeam Software, the leader in Backup solutions that deliver Cloud Data Management, announced it has acquired Kasten, the market leader for Kubernetes Backup and Disaster Recovery, in a cash and stock transaction valued at $150M. According to 451 Research, part of S&P Global Market Intelligence, nearly three-quarters of organizations are currently using or planning to…
Winuall, an online edtech platform that specializes in the fields of E-learning, online quizzes, and tests, study material for competitive exams, announced that it has raised $2 million in funding, according to YourStory report. The fresh funding is led by Prime Venture Partners, BEENEXT, Ramakant Sharma, Founder, LivSpace, and other angel investors. The edtech startup…
Piramal Glass, a global specialist in design, production, and decoration of glass packaging solutions for Cosmetics & Perfumery, Specialty Food & Beverage and Pharmaceutical industries, announced that it has appointed Sudip Mazumder as Vice President, Global Chief Digital & Information Officer (CDIO). Mazumder will report to Samit Datta, Global Chief Supply Chain & Technology Officer,…
LinkedIn, the world’s largest professional network, has launched ‘Stories’ in India to help members share everyday professional moments and experiences with their communities more casually, creatively, and authentically. This new feature allows members to publish photos and videos up to 20 seconds long, which will be visible on their profiles for 24 hours. With the…
Reliance Industries Limited (RIL) and Reliance Retail Ventures Limited (RRVL) announced that a wholly owned subsidiary of the Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA) will invest ₹ 5,512.50 crore into RRVL, a subsidiary of Reliance Industries. This investment values RRVL at a pre-money equity value of ₹ 4.285 lakh crore. ADIA’s investment will translate into a…
Digital technology company TO THE NEW has announced the appointment of Anurag Agrawal, a veteran with over two decades of experience in the IT industry, as Business Unit Head for Americas (East). Agrawal will be driving the strategy, growth, and the roadmap for Americas (East), while playing a pivotal role in sales and pre-sales for…
Taulia, the leader in working capital technology solutions, has announced the appointment of Alexander Mutter as Managing Director of Capital Markets. He will be based in Germany. In his new role, Mutter will be directly responsible for overseeing the expansion of Taulia’s funding partners across the globe. His role will focus on building strategic relationships…
Subhendu Bal is elected as the new President of IAI, a statutory body established under an Act of Parliament, for the tenure of two years. He is a professionally acclaimed Actuary with more than 27 years of experience across actuarial sub-domains in several life insurance companies in public and private sector. Currently, Subhendu Bal is…