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Mumbai, May 19, 2019 - One Mahalaxmi is soon to be a part of Mumbai's most elite location, Jacob Circle. The project is up for possession by December 2022 and is well connected to prime locations in South Mumbai, Worli Sea Link and BKC. It is being jointly developed by Radius Developers and DB Realty.

Opus (Tower A) at One Mahalaxmi boasts of 229 residences, offering only 4 beds, being one of the largest in the vicinity. This project has created homes with the ideology, 'It's worthy of its residents'. With best-in-class floor-to-ceiling height, one of the largest swimming pools in the vicinity (150 feet length and 75 feet depth) and villa reminiscent residences, it has ensured the amalgamation of the best.

One Mahalaxmi is constructed using the Formwork Technology (aluminium formwork) and monolithic construction to boost stability of building with high quality finishing. This was enabled by the usage of high-grade concrete and fast slab cycle. The flooring in the living room, dining room and bedroom is of Italian marble with wooden flooring in the master bedroom. Each residence has a high-quality Chrome Plate (CP) and sanitary fittings. Key features in the project includes high speed elevators, CCTV monitoring, video door phones, fire rated doors in the main entrance, separate kitchen and servant entry (to ensure privacy) and centralized air-conditioning. The project also has double height entrance lobby, centralized concierge service desk.

Mr. Vivek Ram, Project Head at One Mahalaxmi said, 'One Mahalaxmi not only redefines uber luxury living but also will be known for its technology prowess. I am sure our esteemed customers will cherish this slice of paradise in Mumbai. One Mahalaxmi has been designed to nurture every need of its residents. With its envy-inducing views and a promise of a palatial lifestyle, Opus at One Mahalaxmi will be the most sought project in South Mumbai'.

The property boasts of various amenities including two levels of clubhouse, 2.8 acres of blues and greens and more than 25 amenities. The property also offers a multipurpose play court, kids play experience zone, reflexology garden, cricket pitch, action zone, yoga zone, semi open squash courts, to name a few. There are also renowned schools, health care & social hubs in the vicinity, making it holistically convenient.

FuGenX Technologies , 'One of the 20 Promising Mobile Application Solution Providers in the year 2018', as reported by CIOReview Magazine, has made its place in the annual listing of 20 companies that are at the forefront of providing mobile application with AI solutions and impacting the marketplace.

Vignesh, Managing Editor, CIOReview said, “The companies listed in the 20 Most Promising Mobile Application Solution Providers belong to an elite group of organizations that are leading the change in their respective industries, not only for their innovative strategies, but for their industry tested work methodologies.”

FuGenX has successfully established their signature in the domain of mobile apps and game development through constantly creating innovative solutions and was so proud to be recognized for their quality efforts in the dynamically complex and competitive mobile ecosystem. The company observed constantly changing dynamic mobile environment enables them to foresee trends and adapt their strategies to bring in long term sustained growth rate.

Super Full Screen and 4230 mAH battery further add to the list of innovative features

OPPO, the Selfie Expert and Leader, unveiled its latest mid-range camera phone - OPPO A3s. The A3s is the first OPPO device in the South Asian market which comes with a 13+2 MP dual rear camera along with a 8 MP AI enabled front camera and super Full screen, a combination that desires to offer users the best smartphone experience in an affordable range. Together with OPPO's A.I. Beauty Technology, A3s brings a more realistic and natural selfie experience to more young consumers. Along with the 2GB RAM/16GB storage with a Qualcomm Snapdragon 450 Octa core processor and 4230 mAH battery, the A3s is a perfect product with innovative features all at a price of INR 10,990.

Commenting on this launch, Will Yang, Brand Director, OPPO India, said, "OPPO is committed towards offering consumers a product that syncs with their demands. Thus, we pay a lot of attention towards listening and understanding their expectations from a smartphone. With A3s, we aim to offer consumers, especially youth, who are looking for an advanced camera phone that offers a strong battery life. With advance features like dual camera, super full screen and extensive battery, this device has been designed to enable consumers to capture cherished moments all day long. The A3s truly represents our ambition to continue being the Selfie Expert and Leader in the market."

Click stunning and realistic pictures with A.I. smart beauty

A.I. Beauty Technology is like a thinking photographer rather than a rigid software program. OPPO's A.I. Beauty Technology employs a cloud database from premium suppliers that have sufficient power to support diversified facial recognition in smart terminals.

OPPO A3s is the new generation selfie expert. It comes with an 8MP front lens and 13 MP+2MP dual rear lens. The front camera uses A.I. Beauty Technology that effortlessly helps one look their best in photos. While the front camera will ensure users click sharp and natural selfies, dual rear cameras will enhance the experience of photography and make it seem realistic. Users can use shallow depth effect, click sharper photos and it also enables to take wide angle pictures.

Bigger battery life and stylish design

A3s gives a chance of using a high-end looking super full screen phone at an affordable price. With its 6.2" super full notch screen, and 88.8% high-ratio screen, A3s gives users an immersive and incredible visual experience. To improve the screen ratio, flux dispensing technology has been upgraded to further narrow down the border by 16% to 2.05mm thin. The super full screen helps to utilize the space for notifications, such as, battery statistics, date and other app notifications. Whether one is looking at a picture, video or playing a game, this offers an incredibly wide visual experience. Currently, full screen is available in flagship models for most brands. With the super full screen of OPPO A3s, anyone can now have a better viewing experience. A3s is the first A series device with Super Full screen. The battery life has been elongated in A3s; it is equipped with a 4230 mAH battery which will enable the user to use the device for long duration.

A3s comes with a unique glossy design that catches the eye with its mesmerizing interplay of light and shadow from different angles. On one hand, this effect brings an ambient feeling to the user and on the other hand, the design makes it comfortable to touch. Aside from the super full screen and unique design, A3s features two fashionable colors: Red and Dark Purple. Red is forever a classic while dark purple is subtle, yet in vogue.

Enjoy with 'Music Party'

The new smartphone also come with an interesting function: Music Party. When users want to amp up music, the 'Music Party' function can offer a fun solution for them and their friends. Open up a hotspot and connect multiple smartphones with ColorOS 5.1 or higher version OS to play the same track. Now one can bring more fun to the party without a speaker.

Pricing and Availability

OPPO A3s was launched for sale on 15 July 2018 on online portals Flipkart, Amazon and PayTM along with the offline stores.

Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, today announced that the Nautiz X2 enterprise handheld now comes with the Android 7.0 operating system. The popular Nautiz X2 was first introduced in February 2017 and is built for data entry, barcode scanning and data entry in extreme environments.

The Nautiz X2 gives enterprise users an all-in-one mobile computer that can handle all the tasks of a day's work, with built-in ruggedness against moisture, dust, extreme high or low temperatures and potential drops. Android 7.0 (Nougat) adds security features and improves power management for extended battery life, two important considerations for enterprise-level handheld computers. With Android 7, Nautiz X2 support for Android Enterprise is increased, making it more suitable for Enterprise Mobility Management (EMM) platforms.

The Nautiz X2 offers the most complete and versatile set of features and capabilities available:

· Extreme ruggedness, meeting IP65 and MIL-STD-810-G standards

· High-quality, high-speed scanners with 1D or 2D capability

· Integrated 8-megapixel camera, with autofocus and flash

· 4G/LTE Android phone functionality

· Google GMS, allowing users to use Google Maps and download Play Store apps

· Sunlight-readable 4.7-inch capacitive display with multi-touch sensitivity

"Since we released it, the Nautiz X2 has appealed to customers for its small size, and light weight and sleek design," says Johan Hed, Handheld Group director of product management. "Upgrading to Android 7.0 means that our customers can move ahead with the operating system while retaining the device they've come to rely on."

Sodexo, the leader in employee benefits today announced its partnership with the leading online restaurant discovery and food delivery platform, Zomato. Sodexo Meal Pass users will now be able to order online from their favourite outlets on Zomato. Millennials seek a variety of food options that require less planning and faster access. That's where a solution like Sodexo Meal Pass helps in enabling quick payments while Zomato would collate all our restaurants online to facilitate instant ordering.

Stephane Michelin, CEO Sodexo Benefits and Rewards said, "We have set out with a mission to simplify the user experience in food ordering for the millennial workforce of our 11,000+ clients across segments. Employees today seek solutions that are convenient and our partnership with Zomato delivers just that. I am very certain that on-boarding Zomato as one of our meal associates will bring delight to our 3 million daily users thereby enhancing their overall meal experience."

Gaurav Gupta, COO, Zomato said, "Zomato remains dedicated to making dining choices easier and ordering food more convenient for its users. As a result of this approach, Zomato has become a large part of the daily lives of millions of consumers in India over the past decade."

"We are always looking for ways to make the Zomato experience more convenient and enjoyable for our customers and integrating with Sodexo is another step in that direction. Sodexo Meal Pass users will now be able to pay seamlessly using their cards, when ordering food online from their favourite outlets on Zomato," he added.

As a part of the launch, new users of Zomato who pay for their meals using Sodexo Meal Pass will get a flat 50% off on the first five orders up to 31st July. This partnership will help Sodexo widen its meal network, while the meal cardholders will get exposure to newer cuisines every day. This is in line with Sodexo's initiative to partner with Indian start-ups to cater to the growing demands of the growing millennial workforce and further adds to the 100,000+ points of acceptance for the Sodexo Meal Pass in India.

Government of India recently announced the completion of 100 percent village electrification. This massive accomplishment of bringing electricity to 5,97,464 villages along with introduction of Saubhagya Scheme to provide free electricity connections to about 40 million homes and smart grid projects in urban areas, government of India is making all efforts to provide 24 X 7 reliable power supply for all citizens. However, to achieve this target, adequate measures need to be taken in terms of AT&C loss reduction, smart metering, efficient transmission planning, business transformation of utilities to adopt technology transition etc.

India Smart Grid Forum (ISGF) has been conducting India Smart Grid Week (ISGW) since 2015, which is today considered to be one of the top five events on Smart Grids and Smart Cities in the world. With launching of 100 Smart City projects by the Government of India, water and city gas distribution utilities will also need to equip themselves with latest technologies for improved operational efficiency and successful integration into the smart city systems. However, lack of effective policy and regulations both at the central and state level along with inadequate safety guidelines, standards, business models act as barriers for its growth. In order to address all the challenges and to discuss future technologies and opportunities, ISGF will be organising India Smart Utility Week (ISUW) 2019. It will be an International Conference and Exhibition focused on smart energy, gas and water for smarter cities and will take place in Delhi from 12-16 March 2019 and will include plenaries, interactive workshops, keynotes, and technical sessions.

ISUW 2019 will bring together India's leading electricity, gas and water utilities, policy makers, regulators, investors and world's top-notch smart energy experts and researchers to discuss trends, share best practices and showcase next generation technologies and products in smart energy and smart cities domains.

Experts from more than 75 countries and 200 utilities are expected to converge at the event to discuss on the latest developments, trends and technologies related to Grid Modernization, Clean Transportation, Smart and Sustainable Cities, Energy Storage, Smart Water, Smart Microgrids and Renewable Energy, Smart City Gas Distribution, Artificial Intelligence, Advance Analytics and Blockchain and will share their experiences and best practices followed globally in these emerging areas.

The conference will also witness bilateral workshops with representatives from European Union, Sweden, USA and France. The event will also have utility specific roundtable discussions by eminent experts on Blockchain for Utilities, AI and Robotics for Utilities, Augmented Reality for Utilities etc.

OPPO, The Selfie Expert and Leader, has partnered with India's leading cricket training academy, PAYYADE Cricket Club to provide scholarship and promote cricket skills to 20 under privileged kids in the presence of Prithvi Shaw, Indian under - 19s team captain. To support and endorse the game of cricket, OPPO has pledged to contribute towards the society and work towards assisting these children in achieving their dreams.

Under this scholarship program, the club will provide two years of cricket training to these children. The children will get an opportunity to be trained under the guidance of cricket expert and coaches.

Mr. Will Yang, Brand Director of OPPO Mobiles India Private Limited, said, "Children are the backbone of the society and it is a great opportunity for us to support the dreams of these underprivileged kids and help them achieve their goals to create a difference in the field of cricket. OPPO as a brand has always believed that India is a talented country be it whichever field they choose to be in and with supporting this great cause, we will be able to provide enough resources for the training of these children."

Rohit Sharma, Indian Cricketer Icon, said, "It gives me immense pleasure to be a part of the brand which promotes social sports initiative. India having the youngest population, has immense talent and I firmly believe that such initiatives will provide the platform for these youngsters to horne their skills. These kids are lucky to receive such support in pursuit of their dreams, and I am delighted to walk this journey with them."

Hardik Pandya, Indian Cricketer Icon, said, "These kids are the reflection of my early days as a cricketer. Not long back, I too was scouted through a talent search and got the opportunity to improve my game. I am happy to know that these children will be getting the required guidance and support in fulfilling their dreams."

Ravinchandran Ashwin, Indian Cricketer Icon, said, "I believe it's a great opportunity for all the children who enjoy the game of cricket. I am extremely happy contributing towards this cause and providing them with amenities that will help in showcasing their talent."

These scholarships will help in unveiling new talent and give young children a platform to kick-start their budding cricketing careers.

With mobile and Internet penetration increasing at a breakneck speed, people are adopting technology for driving learning outcomes like never before. From test preparation to vocational learning to certifications to tutoring, Indian ed-tech firms are now booming in all niches.

A significant example can be found in the UPSC (civil services) exam segment. In the recently announced results All India Rank 1, Anudeep Durishetty, shared that online learning was a crucial part of his preparation. In a segment in which it is a norm for lakhs of candidates to relocate to a major coaching hub to access quality teachers, such learning becoming available online solves a core problem for aspirants.

In addition to students, teachers also benefit hugely from online platforms.

Traditionally, to extend reach beyond their main classroom(s), teachers mainly had three options. Travel to other cities regularly, use satellite technology such as V-SAT, or use video conferencing software such as Skype. The first two options are still limited by sizes of classrooms. V-SAT technology in addition to high infrastructural costs still needs students to visit classroom centers at a fixed schedule to access the classes. In the third option, acquiring customers has been a problem institutes have not been able to solve.

None of these solutions was able to create a widespread impact.

This is where ed-tech platforms strike gold. Through technological innovations, these companies enable teachers to add online to their repertoire in one go. From helping create digital content, to deliver via efficient learning management systems, teachers can continue focussing on their core strength - teaching.

The smart companies in this segment realize that in addition to technology, and to attract students the platform needs to be student-centric. One such example is the online live learning platform NeoStencil.com. "In this time of technology, it was necessary to go online as well as ensure continued focus on content delivery and student outcomes," shares Praveen Kishore, proud teacher of Anu Kumari (AIR-2, CSE-2017) and one of the over 60 teachers on the platform.

Many institutes are still able to manage content delivery but fail at acquiring customers. One such teacher, Mr Qaisar Hafiz, an ex-IES officer, a graduate of IIT Roorkee and now well known in the IES/GATE exam segment, shares: "We, at Engineers' Zone, were doing online classes in-house but soon realized that there was a need of an expert team to scale. This was difficult for an academic institute like us, simply because that's not our forte. Hence, we decided to join hands with NeoStencil and it has been going great."

Ed-tech platforms such as NeoStencil, Superprofs and Unacademy operate as marketplaces in this online learning space. Some international counterparts of these Indian startups include now-established companies such as Udemy, Udacity and Coursera.

According to a report by Google and KPMG, the paid user base of online education is forecasted to grow 6x - from 1.6 million users in 2016 to 9.6 million users in 2021. This is good news for not only the ed-tech platforms but also the teachers as a huge pool of students who look up to them for quality education.

ProMobi Technologies today announced that its Mobile Device Management Solution, MobiLock Pro, now supports management of iOS devices, app, and content from a unified dashboard.

MobiLock MDM for iOS offers management features such as creating Device Profiles to enforce policies and Groups to organize devices, iOS Application Distribution both from Apple iTunes Store and Enterprise Store, Blacklist/Whitelist Apps, Single App Mode, Wi-Fi Configuration, Location Tracking and support for Apple Device Enrollment Program.

With these features already proven and widely used, MobiLock MDM platform offers a seamless, modern mobile device management and application management experience for enterprise iOS devices.

"Apple and specifically iOS devices have a sizeable market share in Enterprise space, and we always wanted to add iOS Device Management alongside MobiLock Pro for Android. We are happy to introduce MobiLock Pro for iOS and love the way it has shaped up. We would like to call it a Simplified Endpoint Management, which not only unifies management of both Android and iOS devices but does that in a most efficient and clutter-free way. Now that we have a headstart and made it easy to manage iOS devices, we are concentrating on adding the features that will cover all the enterprise use cases," said Sriram Kakarala, VP - Mobility of ProMobi Technologies.

New ultra-portable Bose® S1 Pro is a high-performance portable PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary Bluetooth® music system

New Delhi, May 9^th, 2018 – Bose Professional is debuting the S1 Pro multi-position PA system – the ultimate all-in-one PA, floor monitor, practice amplifier and primary music system, and the latest addition to the acclaimed Bose® portable professional product line. Designed for singer-songwriters, DJs, other musicians and general PA use, and drawing upon the award-winning technology developed for the lauded Bose L1® and F1 portable loudspeaker systems, the S1 Pro allows users to sound great anywhere. The S1 Pro truly delivers on the combination of performance, portability and versatility – ready to perform flawlessly whenever and wherever.

At only 15 lbs (6.8 kg) and with dimensions of 13" x 9.5" x 11.2" (330 x 241 x 286 mm) (easily fitting in an airplane’s overhead compartment), the ultra-portable and rugged S1 Pro is lightweight and designed for effortless transport using the convenient carry-handle.

The S1 Pro is engineered to be used in four different positions to accommodate a wide range of applications – tilt-back, elevated, mounted on a speaker stand, or placed on its side (as a floor monitor). Built-in sensors detect positional changes and trigger Auto EQ, which automatically recalibrates the system’s internal settings for each different placement/application, ensuring that users always sound their best with optimum sound in any position.

The S1 Pro comes with a three-channel mixer. Reverb and tone controls are featured on two channels with XLR / quarter-inch combo jacks, and a third channel is for either 3.5 mm (1/8”) line-in or wireless Bluetooth® connectivity. Additionally, a line-out jack offers easy expansion to other systems.

Using the wireless channel, music can be played from a mobile device easily using Bluetooth streaming (great for pre-produced backing tracks or background music), while getting great sound quickly with integrated ToneMatch® processing for microphones and instruments. Additionally, users can enjoy hours of play on-the-go with the S1 Pro’s optional rechargeable lithium-ion battery; a special setting and intelligent circuitry offer a choice between trickle charge or dedicated full-power charge.

Bose S1 Pro key features:

High-output sound from a small, convenient system that is ready to perform whenever and wherever

Lightweight, ultra-portable enclosure is designed to transport effortlessly using the convenient carry-handle

Onboard three-channel mixer offers independent ToneMatch, reverb and EQ controls on two channels (XLR / quarter-inch combo inputs), with a dedicated channel for either wired (3.5 mm) or wireless Bluetooth music sources (offering streaming from mobile devices with one-touch pairing)

Multiple positions with Auto EQ ensure that users always sound their best, regardless of placement orientation

Speaker-stand compatibility, for standard 35-mm pole mounts

Optional rechargeable lithium-ion battery allows users to perform anywhere for hours

An optional rugged backpack-style carrying case with special storage compartment (for cables and accessories) further enhances portability

The S1 Pro multi-position PA system is priced at INR 60624 incl. taxes and is currently available in India through the Authorized Distributor LUXURY PERSONIFIED LLP.

Launches“AUDIT-AIR-IUM” - country’s First Clean-Air Cinemas using Green tech

India’s largest cinema exhibition company - PVR Ltd., today, became country’s first entertainment company to revamp and retrofit central air purification systems powered by Nirvana Being to combat indoor air-pollution in the most effective manner. Pioneering the concept of transforming urban leisure spaces conscious of air quality standards; PVR is personalizing its cinema infrastructures to provide a refreshing and rejuvenating movie viewing experience to its patrons.

Driven by the environmental situation and consumer demand to live smart and breathe fresh, PVR today, inaugurated its first of many “Audit-Air-Ium” theater sat the Directors’ Cut, Ambience Mall, Vasant Kunj. Retrofitted with customized world-class air cleaners, the “clean air theater “concept maintains Indoor Air Quality as per National Air Quality Index(AQI) standard as under 100 and propose a 15 minutes’ addition to one’s life during the 3 hours of luxury cinema viewing.

Focusing on metro cities with worst air quality in the world as per WHO; PVR ‘Audit-Air-Iums’ will be installed across Delhi – NCR, Mumbai, Bengaluru, and Hyderabad encompassing mainstream screens, Gold class, and playhouse cinemas.

Addressing the gathering, Mr. Sanjeev Kumar Bijli, Joint Managing Director, PVR Ltd., said,“In the recent years, the air quality in India has deteriorated considerably. In times like today where air filters and purifiers are no more a luxury, but a basic living necessity, we at PVR are striving to address this growing cause of concern. We have developed this model in association with Nirvana being by retrofitting our properties with air purification technology to create a cleaner environment for a refreshing cinematic experience.”

He further added, “Since sensitizing public areas is un-achievable on account of the area that needs to attain and thereafter maintain the air quality; movie theaters are indeed better situated to control and sustain it. Once the movie starts, there is very little opening and closing of doors and thus, premium indoor air quality is achieved and maintained. PVR as a pioneer in the exhibition space with the thought to serve its patrons with best multiplexes around the globe is also concerned about their health and not just their entertainment needs. Ensuring a luxurious cinematic experience in a clean-air environment is our vision of tomorrow and PVR intends to implement this in a phased manner to guarantee an invigorating movie watching experience.”

Commenting on the occasion, Mr. Jai Dhar Gupta, Founder of Nirvana Being, said “By partnering with PVR, we aim to create a holistically safe and healthy environment for families to enjoy cinema with complete peace of mind. It is an established fact that Delhi has hazardous ambient air - combine that with the fact that indoor air is 5-10 times more polluted(than outdoor air) due to other pollutants as well as allergens – we think this initiative is simply “Responsible Business”. Nirvana Being is a market leader in Indoor Air Quality (IAQ) compliance and PVR Ltd., India’s largest cinema chain intends to establish a new benchmark in the multiplex industry through this collaboration. Nirvana Being and PVR Cinemas will retrofit air purification systems so that the patrons can watch movies in a luxurious and healthy space to completely unwind from their hectic lifestyle. This remarkable initiative, Audit-Air-Iums, will surely revolutionize people’s cinematic experience!”

Yerha.Com Launches Reinvent, a New Addition to the Family of Smallest Smartphones

This ultrathin dual slim phone is available at an introductory offer of Rs. 3,999, only for prepaid customers

Yerha.com, an e-commerce platform for technology products, today announced the launch of world's sleekest GSM phone, Reinvent. This ultra-slim dual SIM phone is the perfect combination of design and style. Reinvent is an ideal choice for those who want an attractive and feature rich phone as a second phone. This trendsetting mobile is made for technology lovers who are passionate about design.

This innovative phone is made of genuine metal and high-quality dual gorilla glass. It comes with robust features such as a Smart Keypad for typing SMS, MP3 player with Bluetooth and MicroSD Card, FM Radio, Sound Recording, Calculator, Alarm, Calendar, and Loud Speaker. The phone’s GSM band supports 850/900/1800Mhz and supports both Nano and Micro SIMs. It has a memory of up to 1000 contacts, a battery capacity of 500 maH, and can also be put on Flight Mode when you want to enjoy some moments of peace.

Commenting on the launch of Reinvent, Mr. Mani Kant Jain, the CEO of Yerha.com said, “Reinvent will surely change the way we look at a second phone. It is one of the most stylish and coolest products we have launched to date. Now you can manage all your music and files, forget your pen drives. This compact phone will de-complicate your life and the best thing is it fits in everyone’s budget. Now, give your old phone a makeover with Reinvent, empower your smartphone and enjoy peace of mind.”

This super sleek and stylish phone is an amalgamation of luxury and technology. It comes with measures 6.4mm, with 12 cm height and 4.4 cm width. This ultra-compact phone weighs just 6.8 mm and weighs just 80 grams. Reinvent can be paired with any smartphone (iOS and Android) via Bluetooth and comes with handsfree BT dialer. It supports 32 GB extendable memory, to keep all your data and music in one place. Besides English and Hindi, it also supports regional languages such as Punjabi, Tamil, and Gujarati.

This stylish ultrathin phone is available in two classy colors – Golden and Black. The next-gen Reinvent is exclusively available in India on Yerha.com at an affordable price of Rs. 3,999/-. As an introductory offer, the buyers will get flat Rs. 200/- off on prepaid orders and Rs. 200/- cash back in Yerha wallet.

Convert your living room into a home theatre with world-class audio and video products available at surprisingly fair prices!

Xander Audios (XA), a renowned name in home-entertainment systems has launched XA 339 STEALTH-2 and a LED-TV series with 3D Comb filter and Smart Energy Saving feature. XA, an already established name in audio systems, intends to provide the consumers a quality experience with a combination of their LED-TV’s and speakers together. XA’s STEALTH was a huge success among music enthusiasts and STEALTH-2 comes with more power and advanced features.

With the LED-TV series, XA has launched three models – XA-9430 (43 inch), XA-9320 (32 inch), and XA-9240 (24 inch). The TV sets come with a 3D Comb filter, which is an electronic filter that separates the luminance signal from the chrominance signal three horizontal scan lines of the video at a time. This results in reduced video noise, cross-colour interference or colour bleeding and dot crawl and gives the viewer a clearer, sharper, and richer video picture. These slim LED models come with Smart Energy Saving features, 2 USB, 2 HDMI, AV Mode, VGA input, PC input, and Headphone out. XA products are designed to deliver seamless compatibility with all kinds of devices like PCs, tablets, and mobile phones.

Commenting on the launch of XA 339 STEALTH-2 and LED-TV series, Mr. Ajay Mehta, Managing Director of XA said, “XA aims to offer state-of-the-art technology to dynamic Indian customers who are looking for high-quality home entertainment products at “real” prices. We want to grow as a trusted brand and tap wider markets with exciting multimedia speakers, home theatre systems, and LED televisions. Unwind, relax, and enjoy your favorite shows or hear your favorite tunes that too without burning a hole in your pockets.”

XA 339 STEALTH-2 speakers come with Bass Reflex Technology, offer seamless connectivity to all mobile devices and music players with Bluetooth and FM, and super heavy “Dragon Bass”. Especially designed for Indian consumers, Stealth speakers work on an SMPS solution instead of a standard transformer. This makes the speakers compatible to handle a wide spectrum of voltage and its fluctuation. XA 339 STEALTH-2 can connect to smartphones and other devices using Bluetooth, USB, SD Card, and Aux port. It can also connect to FM radio and can be easily attached to any TV or gaming console using standard Aux wires to enhance the sound quality.

XA-9430 is priced at Rs.43990 , XA-9320 at Rs. 21,990, XA-9240 at Rs. 12,990, and XA 339 STEALTH-2 at Rs. 9,999. XA products are available at all leading retail stores. Both the products can also be purchased separately. However, the two together will give you an unparallel audio-video experience.

New Delhi & Pune, India, April 23, 2018 : KPIT Technologies (BSE: 532400; NSE: KPIT), a global technology company specializing in IT consulting and product engineering, announced today that it has partnered with the Indian Government to support the first Smart India Hackathon 2018 - Hardware Edition. KPIT, which brings expertise in developing clean, green and intelligent technologies for the automotive industry, will be steering the evaluation committee of the automotive and smart vehicle segment of the hackathon.

Smart India Hackathon is the world's largest nation-building initiative to harness the innovative brilliance of the youth and develop products for solving some of the country's pressing problems.

Mr. B V R Subbu, eminent industry veteran and a member of Board of Directors at KPIT has been appointed the Chairperson and Dr. Purnendu Sinha Group Technology & Innovation Office at Tata Group as Co-Chairperson of the expert committee, while Sant Ranjan, Principal Architect-System, KPIT will work in the capacity of Secretary of the newly formed expert committee.

The hackathon will be conducted in three phases, which began with the online submission of the entries. In the second phase, the shortlisted teams will submit the videos of their ideas for further evaluation. The selected teams will qualify for the grand finale that will be hosted at around 10 nodal centers nationally in June. 20 finalists from each segment or category will work for five consecutive days to build their hardware prototypes. The expected outcome is to have two or three promising ideas from the various categories, which will be incubated to create new start-ups in India.

BVR Subbu, eminent industry veteran and a member of Board of Directors at KPIT said, "KPIT is honored to be driving the Automotive and Smart Vehicle segment of the initial Smart India Hackathon 2018 - Hardware Edition. It serves as an opportunity for the young talent in our country to catalyze change and innovation by coming up with real-time solutions for the problems faced by the people."

The Hardware edition has 11 categories, including smart communication, medical devices/ healthcare/bio-sensing technologies, clean water, waste management, automobiles/smart vehicles, agriculture/agro-electronics, technology for rural development, drone and robotics, education, import substitution, security and surveillance/defense and security. It witnessed involvement from 14 central ministries/departments, and 10 state governments, which sent around 68 problem statements. For the automobile/smart vehicle segment, around 666 ideas were submitted by students during the first phase, out of which 95 teams were shortlisted for the next phase. In the finals, the participating teams will comprise students from engineering, technology, management, computer and IT backgrounds.

Nexteer Expands Strategic Software Investment & Global Team Plans New Software Center in India, Supplements Global Software Team in US, Poland & China Nexteer Automotive, a global leader in intuitive motion control, opens new Software Center in Bangalore Invests 2 Million USD for overall activities for the fiscal year 2019 Nexteer to hire 50 people to start with and will go up to 100 – 200.

Bangalore April 11, 2018 – Nexteer Automotive expands its strategic software investment and global software team by announcing intention to open a Software Center in India. The Software Center will be the latest addition to the Company’s global software team that operates under one digital roof with locations in Saginaw, US; Tychy, Poland; and Suzhou, China. Nexteer Automotive presently has centers Pune and Gurgaon. In addition to this, Nexteer is also planning to set up a plant in Chennai for manufacturing of Electronic Power steering which is expected to be functional by 2018 Q3.

Nexteer’s Global Technical Center in Saginaw – in tandem with regional Technical Centers in Tychy and Suzhou will continue focusing on upstream software development and R&D innovation. Meanwhile, the new Software Center in India will focus on downstream software production and validation ensuring quality and compliance with regulations. The company has invested over 2 Million USD for overall activities for the fiscal year 2019. Nexteer is planning to hire around 50 people to start with for India Software Centre and will go up to 100 - 200.

“Nexteer’s software business model and our enhanced global team structure is based on delivering innovative software solutions with speed, flexibility and seamless vehicle integration for our global automotive OEM customers. The role of software in vehicles – and especially in safety-critical steering – is evolving quickly. Consequently, automotive OEMs’ need for Nexteer’s smart software solutions to their complex challenges has grown exponentially,” said Geoff Krieger, Executive Director of Electronic Systems and Software, Nexteer Automotive.

Nexteer views its software and electronics capabilities among its key differentiators and expects market demand for its software expertise to grow. Consequently, Nexteer is scouting locations in India for its Software Center and will continue investing in software capabilities over the next several years.

Industry analysts agree. “Electronics and software are key differentiators in future growth areas… The ADAS and AD automotive component market will strongly grow providing an increasing revenue pool mainly for software focused suppliers…intelligent systems integrated with ADAS are expected to offer growth potential within respective domains (e.g., steering...),” LAZARD Roland-Berger’s Global Automotive Supplier Study 2018.

Pricewaterhouse Cooper’s 2018 report, Five Trends Transforming the Automotive Industry, concurs – highlighting companies that invest in software applications will be “rewarded with strong growth.”

SOFTWARE’S ROLE IN NEXTEER’S SAFETY-CRITICAL STEERING SYSTEMS

Nexteer’s software plays a safety-critical role – including cyber security – in its products such as Steer-by-Wire (SbW) and Electric Power Steering Systems (EPS) that are key gateway technologies for advanced safety functions and automated driving.

“It’s all about safety and performance. As vehicle technology evolves to include varying levels of advanced safety features and increasing levels of autonomous driving, our steering software ensures the safety net is ‘always on’ in our Steer-by-Wire and Advanced Electric Power Steering Systems. In addition to our hardware redundancies, our software is built for simultaneous, multi-path processing to strengthen this safety net,” said Krieger.

“Software also plays a key role in cyber security. We not only design hardware modules on the semi-conductor level for cyber-secure steering, we also design software structures with multiple layers that identify and authorize information and command flow between the steering system and other controllers. As vehicles adopt more advanced electronics to enable automated driving, internet connectivity and V2X communication, Nexteer’s cyber-secure steering technologies become even more critical.”

As Nexteer continues adding functionality and advanced safety features to its steering systems – the number of lines of code required is astounding: 14.3 Million lines of code required in Nexteer’s SbW; and 4.3 Million lines of code required in Nexteer’s EPS – compared to 400,000 lines of code required in the first space shuttle.

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