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Airtel IoT is the market leader in India’s Enterprise Connectivity Segment

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Bharti Airtel has become the market leader in India’s fast-growing Enterprise IoT segment as per Frost & Sullivan.

“Internet of things (IoT) technology is enabling enterprises to become intelligent and data-driven. With the key partnerships, innovative IoT platforms, and consultative approach, IoT providers are helping enterprises to adopt IoT solutions. The Indian IoT market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.8% moving from CY 2020 to CY 2023. As per Frost & Sullivan’s latest Enterprise Mobile Services Report Q4 FY 2020-21 (January 2021 – March 2021), Airtel is the market leader in the Cellular IoT space holding a 45.5% market share,” said Abhinav Kumar, Consultant, Information and Communication Technology (ICT) Practice, Frost & Sullivan.

Airtel IoT is an end-to-end platform with the capability to connect and manage billions of devices and applications in a highly secure and seamless fashion. At its core is Airtel’s robust 5G Ready network that comes with the option to deploy NB-IoT, 4G or 2G connectivity using Airtel e-SIM technology. It also has a flexible set of APIs which allows enterprises to streamline the process of connecting, collecting, and analyzing data through their existing workflow tools with the guarantee of Airtel’s telco grade security.

With accelerated adoption of IoT ecosystem in daily business operations, Airtel Business has successfully developed industry specific use cases to address customer’s pain points and drive business value. It has created significant strategic differentiation from competitors in the IoT market.

Airtel IoT currently supports over 6 million managed IoT connections, including a range of vertical specific solutions like industrial asset monitoring, smart metering and vehicle telematics with an innovative approach to building IoT solutions. Airtel Business leverages its proven pan-India network to provide customers with IoT connectivity irrespective of their size, industry, or location. MG Motor, Pine Labs, Paytm, Kirloskar, BSES, Genus, Kent, Black Buck, Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation Limited and Odisha Power Transmission Company are among the enterprises that are already using Airtel’s IoT solutions.

Meghalaya Power Distribution Corporation said, “Digital transformation is a key focus area for us. The implementation of smart metering infrastructure in the state is a major milestone in this journey. We needed a partner with strong capabilities and deep expertise in the space of IoT and smart utilities and Airtel ticked all the boxes for us. The partnership will see 200,000 smart meters located in homes across the state equipped with Airtel’s 5G ready IoT SIMs that remotely transmit customers usage of energy in near real-time, cutting costs and helping to balance supply and demand.”

According to Ajay Chitkara, Director & CEO, Airtel Business, “Airtel IoT is built to massively simplify the IoT journeys of emerging enterprises. We continue to invest in our platforms by enabling technologies that are central to the functioning of the Internet of Things, including our 5G network. The findings of Frost & Sullivan are yet another endorsement of our relentless focus on innovation in the IoT segment.”

The report further added that Airtel Business continues to be the undisputed leader in the Enterprise Mobility space with the highest overall RMS of 43.3%. Airtel Business is trusted by over 2500 large and over one million emerging enterprises across India. It offers an integrated suite of solutions ranging from connectivity to cloud, security, conferencing, IoT and Ad Tech.

TECNO launches POVA 2 with 7,000mAh battery at Rs 10,999

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TECNO, the global premium smartphone brand, today announced the launch of POVA 2, from its most powerful and premium POVA Series. With the latest POVA 2 smartphone, TECNO introduces the unprecedented 7,000 mAh battery in the sub 15K segment. Designed for the tech savvy millennial and Gen Z consumers, POVA 2 is set to transform the smartphone power back-up to address the consumers’ increasing need of all-day battery performance.

TECNO POVA 2 is available in two storage variants: 4GB + 64GB & 6GB + 128GB and in three colors including Dazzle black, Polar Silver and Energy Blue. Featuring a high-performance MediaTek Helio G85 Octa-Core Processor, it comes with an in-built Hyper Engine Gaming Technology and an 18W Dual IC Fast Charge lending an uninterrupted gaming and multitasking experience. The POVA 2 sports a segment leading 48MP quad-camera set-up and a 6.95 FHD+ Dot-in Display for the ultimate video & game streaming experience.

Arijeet Talapatra, CEO of TRANSSION India said, “TECNO’s mantra has been to disrupt the sub-15K smartphone category by introducing the features which are not available at such price points. In line with the legacy of segment-first innovations, we are pleased to introduce POVA 2 as India’s first smartphone to feature the 7000 mAh battery in the sub-15K. With the POVA product line we are focused on providing Indian consumers with an ultimate powerhouse series that will give access to speed, performance and excellence that match the ever-demanding hustle of India’s new-age consumers and empowers them to ‘Stop at Nothing’. We are confident it will be a great success and will set a benchmark that others will follow.”

Ayushmann Khurrana, brand ambassador at TECNO said, “The Tecno POVA 2 is the trendsetter to look out for in the smartphone world. With 7000 mAh battery, power packed performance, stylish design makes this a compelling package and also best travel partner for me.”

Nishant Sardana, Director, Mobile Phones & Televisions, Amazon India said, “We are pleased to have another powerful phone from Tecno with cutting-edge features for value-seeking customers on Amazon.in. Today customers are looking for a rich multitasking experience as they switch between various apps. With a 7,000 mAh powerful battery and high-performance processor, we are confident that Tecno POV 2 will offer customers an exceptional experience at a competitive price”.

Key USPs of TECNO POVA 2

Powerful 7000mAh battery with 18W Dual IC Flash Charge

POVA 2 is the first-ever smartphone in the segment to offer an unmatched 7000mAh battery that gives an uninterrupted smartphone experience for a long duration on a single charge. This huge battery gives a whopping 46 days standby, 233 hours of music playback and 49 hours of calling time. POVA 2 has an in-box 18W dual IC flash charger with improved dual IC efficiency and Type-C charging port which rapidly levels up the mammoth 7000mAh battery.

Superfast Helio G85 Gaming processor

The TECNO POVA 2 is powered by a Helio G85 an Octacore 2.0 GHz Processor paired with a Mali-G52 GPU for high-end graphic crunching, making it apt even for heavy gaming. The in-built HyperEngine Game Technology provides superb image quality, smooth game-play and ensures uninterrupted connectivity for dedicated gamers as well as smooth daily operations with a faster response rate. Other gaming features include Game Space 2.0, Game Voice Changer, System Turbo 2.0 for a superb experience.

48MP AI Quad Rear Camera for professional images

POVA 2 comprises of 48MP AI Quad Camera with F1.79 Aperture for spectacular quality image, a 2MP Macro lens and a 2MP Depth lens to help capture Ultra HD shots without missing any details. The rear camera is complemented with a Quad Flash enabling one to click focused illuminated images in the dark. Its Macro, Depth and AI lens enhance users’ photography and videography experience. 2K QHD Time-lapse, Eye Autofocus, Video Bokeh, Slow Motion, and other user-centric modes level up the Camera usage.

8MP Selfie Camera with Dual Front Flash: The new POVA smartphone also sports an 8MP Dot-in AI Selfie Camera with F2.0 Aperture that is supported with dual flashlights that is apt for an amazing low light photography and 2K video recording. The front camera supports multiple formats of still photography with a 2X Zoom.

6.9-inch FHD+dot-in display for superior viewing

The POVA 2 features a large 6.9-inch FHD+ display. With its 90% screen-to-body ratio, FHD display of POVA-2 is a perfect binge for entertainment. The 386 PPI pixel density and 480nits brightness with Tiny dot-in Design makes the screen perfect for playing games, watching videos or to do online activities like e-learning, meetings etc. The 2K+ ultra-clear resolution is complemented with 180Hz Touch sampling rate. Its modern and elegant layout with the brand new zero screen with well-placed blanks ensures a stable grip along with giving it a luxurious look.

Side Finger-Print Sensor & a Face Unlock 2.0

TECNO POVA 2 is equipped with a sleek Side Finger Print Sensor that can be used to accept calls, Take Pictures, Dismiss Alarm. The Side Finger Print Unlock has a 0.24 seconds Fast Unlock. It enables closed eye protection and screen fill in light to protect the data & privacy of its users.

PM Modi launches e-RUPI: Know all about this digital payment system

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Taking another step towards having a digital currency in India, PM Narendra Modi launched a futuristic digital payment solution, e-RUPI, on Monday via video conferencing. The platform is a person and purpose specific digital payment solution. It has been developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) on its UPI platform in collaboration of Ministry of Health and Family Welfare, Department of Financial Services and the National Health Authority.

Ahead of launching voucher based digital payment solution, the Prime Minister, in a tweet, said, “Digital technology is transforming lives in a major way and is furthering ‘Ease of Living.’ At 4:30 PM tomorrow, 2nd August, will launch e-RUPI, a futuristic digital payment solution which offers several benefits for its users.”

PM Modi e-RUPI tweet

PM Modi, on Sunday, enumerated the advantages of digital payment platform “e-RUPI” and said that digital technology is bringing a massive change in people’s life and making their life easier.

PM Modi to launch e-RUPI Know all about this digital payment system

Cashless and Contactless instrument

According to NPCI, the e-RUPI platform is a cashless and contactless instrument for digital payment. In its statement, it is said that this digital payment system is a QR-code or SMS string-based e-voucher which will be delivered to the mobile phones of the beneficiaries. The users will be able to redeem the voucher at specific accepting centers without any credit or debit card, Internet banking access or digital payment apps. e-RUPI will connect the service sponsors and beneficiaries digitally without any physical interface. This could prove to be a revolutionary step towards ensuring leak-proof delivery of wellness services.

How will these e-vouchers be issued?

The new digital payment platform has onboard banks that will be the issuing entities. Any government or corporate agency will have to approach the partner banks, which are both public and private sector lenders with the details of specific persons and the purpose for which payments have to be made. The beneficiaries will be recognized using their phone number and a voucher granted by a bank to the service provider in the name of a given person would only be delivered to that person.

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What are the benefits of e-RUPI?

In USA, there’s a system of education vouchers or school vouchers through which the government pays for the education of students. The subsidy is given directly to the student’s parents for the specific purpose of educating their children. Apart from USA, the school voucher system is also there in countries like Colombia, Chile, Sweden and Hong Kong.

According to the government of India, e-RUPI will ensure a leak-proof delivery of various welfare services. Being prepaid in nature, it will assure timely payment to the service provider without involvement of any intermediary. “It can also be used for delivering services under schemes meant for providing drugs and nutritional support under Mother and Child welfare schemes, TB eradication programmes, drugs & diagnostics under schemes like Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana, fertilizer subsidies etc. Even the private sector can leverage these digital vouchers as part of their employee welfare and corporate social responsibility programmes,” the official press release notes.

How e-RUPI is different from digital currency?

The central government is working on the central bank RBI’s plan to bring digital currency in the country. And with the launch of e-RUPI, it will be possible to access the potential for digital currency in the digital payment infrastructure. At present, e-RUPI is still backed by the existing Indian rupee as the underlying asset. The features of this digital payment system make it different to a virtual currency and put it closer to a voucher-based payment system.

RAEGR launches ‘RapidLink 1150’ GaN charger in India

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The homegrown consumer lifestyle technology brand RAEGR officially launches RapidLink 1150 GaN Charger in India. The new charger is a single solution for charging multiple gadgets with the power, speed and safety of the latest GaN technology. Compatible with most devices that require fast chargers, the RapidLink 1150 can charge your gadgets with a maximum power output of 65 watts.

Ajesh George, MD for RAEGR, commented, “Our dependency on gadgets is on the high rise, and the patience for charging their batteries is soon running out. Using the latest GaN technology, gadgets such as smartphones, laptops, tablets and game consoles that feature larger batteries can be speedily and safely charged. Our RapidLink 1150 is based on the latest GaN technology that not only fast-charges every compatible device, but is also compact as compared to any conventional charger by up to 40%, making it an ultra-portable fast-charging solution. Most smartphone brands ahead may not bundle fast chargers, and hence the RapidLink 1150 is an ultimate choice for all your charging needs.”

RAEGR presents RapidLink 1150 65W GaN Charger – a single charger with dual USB ports to fast-charge up to two devices simultaneously. It features a PD (Power Delivery) USB Type-C port and a USB Type-A QC3.0 port that is suitable for almost every gadget out there. So be it your smartphone, tablet, gaming console, or your ultrabook, charging those high-capacity batteries in a very short time is now a reality.

The RapidLink 1150 is based on the GaN (Gallium Nitride) chip technology. Using GaN chips has a huge advantage – it reduces the overall size of a charger by almost 40%, runs cooler, saves more power and charges faster than conventional fast chargers. It is ultracompact and highly efficient too. This 65W charger can be easily carried around in your pocket or handbag, making it highly portable.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1150 sports a PD USB Type-C port that can deliver a maximum of 65 watts, beneficial for fast charging some of the latest tablets, laptops or ultrabooks. Now charging a Macbook from 0% – 100% can be done in under 2-3 hours. The charger also sports a USB Type-A port featuring QC3.0 with a maximum power output of 18W. This port can speedily charge most compatible smartphones, tablets and consoles with great ease. Using both the outputs simultaneously, you can fast-charge up to two gadgets together. When using both ports, the USB Type-C PD port will output a maximum of 45W, while the USB-A port will supply a maximum of 18W.

Along with GaN’s advanced technology comes reliability and efficiency too. The RAEGR RapidLink 1150 features a built-in chip that safeguards your connected devices against excessive heating, overcharging, overvoltage and overcurrent. Thanks to the GaN chip again, the charger runs cooler than conventional fast-chargers, dissipating low heat, thus consuming less power, and lowering your electricity bills too.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1150 65W GaN Dual USB charger is compatible with a range of devices which include iPad Pro, iPhone 12 Mini / iPhone 12 Pro / iPhone 12 Pro Max, Note 20 series, Galaxy S21 series, Nintendo Switch, and many more. It can support up to 18W QC3.0 Charging, PD 18W fast-charging for all iPhones, 27W PPS fast-charging for Galaxy Note 20 / Galaxy S20 / Galaxy S21 Series, PD 45W for the new MacBook Air, Dell XPS, Type-C Ultra Books, and PD 65W for new MacBook Pro and is compatible with other Ultrabooks / Type-C charging laptops. The RapidLink 1150 is also BIS certified, making it ideal for Indian power requirements and socket types.

The RAEGR RapidLink 1150 65W GaN Dual PD + USB Charger will be available for an exclusive price of Rs 3999 on Amazon India, and includes a standard industrial warranty of 1 year. Customers can avail of an additional 6 months of warranty upon registering the product.RAEGR

Tech NewsWrap: Infinix 5A to arrive in India… and more

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Infinix 5A will arrive in India on August 2

Infinix is planning to launch a new budget mobile phone in India in the form of Infinix 5A. The company has reportedly partnered with Reliance Jio to launch its upcoming budget mobile phone in India. The Infinix 5A will arrive in India on August 2 and will be available for purchase in the country via Flipkart. According to reports, the price of the upcoming Infinix 5A smartphone will be less than Rs 7,000. MySmartPrice reports that the Infinix Smart 5A will come with a Reliance Jio offer wherein if users sign up to use Jio in the primary slot of the phone, they will get a discount of Rs 550.

Micromax IN 2B launched in India

The Micromax IN 2B, a successor to the Micromax IN 1B that was launched last year, debuted in the Indian market. It comes with features like a 6.52-inch HD+ waterdrop-style notch display and is powered by the Unisoc T610 SoC. The smartphone has a rear-mounted fingerprint sensor and packs a 5,000mAh battery. The mobile phone will be available in Blue, Black, and Green colour options. Micromax IN 2B price in India is Rs 7,999 for the 4GB+64GB version and Rs 8,999 for the 6GB+64GB model. It will be on sale via Flipkart and Micromax websites.

Huawei launches its largest ever smart TV

Huawei launched its latest 98-inch Smart Screen TV in China. Priced at CNY 29,999 (approx Rs. 3.45 lakh), this is the largest smart TV of the company to date. As for the key highlights, it sports a large 98-inch 4K display that comes with anti-glare technology. The Smart Screen V98 has a resolution of 3840×2160 pixels and comes with a high refresh rate of 120Hz. Other features of this Huawei Smart Screen TV include stereo speakers, a 24MP AI webcam and HarmonyOS 2 support.

Telegram increases its group video call capacity to 1,000 viewers

Messaging App Telegram, in its latest updates, will be expanding group video calls viewers up to 1,000. The platform launched group video calls feature last month. The maximum number of participants will remain at 30. The messaging app said that the users now can have quit the audience now for “anything from online lectures to live rap battle.” Also, video messages on Telegram will now have higher resolution as users will be able to tap them for a larger view of the clip.

Twitter launches bug bounty contest for detecting algorithm bias

Micro-blogging site Twitter has announced a bug bounty contest with a difference. This time around, Twitter will reward those who find as-yet undiscovered examples of bias in its image-cropping algorithm. Twitter, in a blog post, said that finding bias in machine learning is difficult. Companies, sometimes, end up finding out about unintended ethical harms once they’ve arrived reached the public. The social media platform said that it wants to change this with a contest.

Boult Audio AirBass Encore TWS ENC earbuds with Quad Mics for Pro+ calling, 36 hrs battery life launched

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Boult Audio, a premium audio brand known for its innovative designs and superior audio quality, announces AirBass Encore, its latest TWS offering for those who need more than just long battery life. The new TWS earbuds boast some of the latest technologies, including quad microphones for ENC, a unique design for enhanced audio performance and noise isolation, USB Type-C port for faster charging and a lot more.

The Boult Audio AirBass Encore is a premium-designed pair of TWS earbuds that blends quality and performance without the compromise of what new technologies can offer. The AirBass Encore is designed using a unique oval-shaped bud with a nozzle angled at 60° which tunnels the audio directly into the ear canal. The nozzle along with soft silicone ear tips additionally isolates ambient noise to ensure crystal clear audio performance.

 

The Boult Audio AirBass Encore also performs as a perfect audio partner – be it music, movies or calls. Built using quad microphones, the Encore helps cut out environmental noises so that you can have disturbance-free audio during those audio and video chats, of peacefully immerse yourself into your music and movies. As for the audio performance, each bud is equipped with an aerospace-grade AL-alloy-encased microwoofer that enhances the bass reproduction whilst ensuring crystal clear mids and sharp highs for an immersive soundstage.

The Boult Audio AirBass Encore also features a robust IPX7 body that protects it from dust and water so you have a product that can last a lifetime, anytime, anywhere. Each bud also sports touch controls that help with a hands-free experience, be it adjusting the audio volume, skipping tracks, answering or rejecting calls or simply calling out to your voice assistant.

Lastly, the Boult Audio AirBass Encore brings with it a promise of longer battery life. With a six-hour run time on a single charge and an additional six recharges within the charging case, the TWS earbuds promise a whopping 36 hours of entertainment or calls. Using USB Type-C fast charging technology, the earbuds and carry case can recharge themselves entirely in under 90 minutes. You can now hit the road for a week without worrying about recharging your audio gear.

Available in White and Black variants, the Boult Audio AirBass Encore TWS ENC earbuds will be available at an introductory price of just Rs 1,999 on Amazon.in, with a 1-year standard industry warranty.

Netgear Wi-Fi Mesh System Routers to aid in reducing the Ownership Cost

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With the pandemic hit the nation 16 months back and the country witnessed the biggest lockdown of the century, where everyone was forced to work from home. This automatically raised the usage of the internet at home/residence as all the students, working professionals; families were sharing the same internet for individual work, which resulted in low-speed internet. People started to realize that the internet not only has to work on speed, but we need to have a good router to support multiple devices at a go, without any disturbance and disconnecting issues.

Many homes have taken these internet speed concerns seriously and upgraded the internet plans for a hassle-free connection, however, not upgraded their Wi-Fi Routers, delivering seamlessly Wi-Fi speeds are available to everyone at home. Besides this, along with the speed of the internet, a good router plays a pivotal role in the connected ecosystem for a larger home so that every member may enjoy the benefit of faster internet in a secured way.

Catering to the concern, Netgear has been dedicated to deliver innovative and advanced connected solutions ranging from mobile and cloud-based services for enhanced control and security, to smart networking products, video over Ethernet for Pro AV applications, and performance gaming routers to enhance online game play. Netgear, like a visionary, was prepared for the upcoming crisis and they have been working on the Wi-Fi Mesh system for today’s connected system for larger homes.

The company recently launched its Orbi RBK852 and Orbi RBK752 Wi-Fi 6 Mesh Router System in the Indian market, which is exclusively designed for faster internet speed and for a connected ecosystem for larger homes, or mid-sized offices (connecting 30-40 people at a go).

Focusing on the benefits of these products positioned in large homes, Netgear’s seamless connectivity across floors and multiple devices connected to the same network enables the device to perform well. The concept of faster and swifter internet will enable the user to connect seamlessly in the new work from home culture and learn from home culture.

Ultimate Performance Whole Home Mesh Wi-Fi System includes a Wi-Fi router and one satellite covering larger homes up to 350sq meters. A powerful AX Mesh Wi-Fi System helps the router to keep all the device connections strong in every room of the house. Users can simply enjoy the perks of watching 4K/8K UHD streaming and online gaming to multiple screens simultaneously without interruption.

The router comes with the latest generation of Wi-Fi 6 technology which is faster than ever, with 4X increased capacity compared to a Wi-Fi 5 (802.11ac) system. Seamless and Consistent Mesh Wi-Fi Coverage has been dedicated to quad-stream Wi-Fi 6 backhaul which allows up to four data streams on each band.

User can easily set up the Wi-Fi management with the Orbi app and create a guest network, by viewing connected devices, and perform speed tests. A LAN port can also be used to connect with more wired devices with 4 Gigabit Ethernet LAN ports on each router and satellite are ideal for home offices or home entertainment areas.

Ownership Cost: Typically, investing in a good router such as the Wi-Fi 6 Mesh router system, user can end up recovering the cost of ownership within 2 years and the technology can be used for a minimum of 3 years. Thus, user will be able to enjoy a connected and uninterrupted service with a secured system, to connect with.

To ease the purchase and give the best customer experience, Netgear has further added EMI options as well.

Airtel Payments Bank processes 50 million cash withdrawals through AePS

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Airtel Payments Bank today announced that it recorded near about 50 million cash withdrawal transactions through AePS (Aadhaar Enabled Payment Services) platform in FY21. The bank holds around 7% market share in AePS.

More than 74% of these transactions were processed by Airtel Payments Bank’s neighbourhood banking points located in Tier 5/6 towns. Airtel Payments Bank has India’s largest retail network with 500,000 neighbourhood banking points, and 50% of these banking points are AePS enabled.

During Covid, customers looked for banking services near their home and Airtel Payments Bank kept its service engine running by leveraging its deep retail-based banking network to ensure that financial services are at an arm’s length for millions of Indians. Through the AePS platform, the bank was also able to serve customers of other banks who had an Aadhaar enabled bank account. The Bank registered over 10% growth every quarter in the number of cash withdrawal transactions through AePS in FY21.

Anubrata Biswas, MD and CEO, Airtel Payments Bank, said, “Covid gave a huge a push to adoption of digital services across the nation, however the demand for cash also remained strong, particularly at the bottom of the pyramid. We have been registering an incremental increase every quarter in cash withdrawal transactions on our AePS platform.”

Geospatial infrastructure critical to drive economy to $5 trillion

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Geographic Information System (GIS) software and solutions provider Esri India highlighted the use of GIS technology for not only creating a sustainable future but also driving growth to take country towards its goal of $5 trillion economy at the Esri India User Conference 2021.

Esri India reiterated its focus on empowering the entire ecosystem of government, enterprises, academia, researchers, and NGOs with Geospatial Infrastructure for the development of India and announced several new initiatives to support ‘Make in India’. Geospatial Infrastructure consists of content/data, maps, apps, and GIS system apart from the usual IT infrastructure such as systems, storage, and networking.

The two-day conference held between July 28-29, witnessed thought provoking and inspiring talks and presentations by more than 20 speakers. Over 4000 delegates attended this largest gathering of GIS professionals from across the country.

Agendra Kumar, Managing Director, Esri India, said, “GIS technology has played a key role in the growth of economies across the world. With rising adoption of GIS in India, we are beginning to see its impact on Indian economy as well. GIS work undertaken by organizations like Registrar General & Census Commissioner of India, Survey of India, NRSC, MoHUA, NIC, CBDT, Punjab Police, NWIC, Planning Dept. of Govt of Meghalaya, Reliance Jio, Gujarat Gas Ltd. and DHBVNL amongst many others are a testimony of the pivotal role GIS technology is playing towards achieving India’s vision of becoming $5 trillion economy.”

Kunal Kumar, IAS, Joint Secretary and Mission Director (Smart Cities Mission), Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) highlighted the importance of geospatial technology for better management and development of smart cities while also driving ecosystem restoration, innovation, and economic growth. He shared examples of India Urban Observatory and GMIS (Geospatial Management Information System) developed on Esri GIS Technology at MoHUA.

J Satyanarayana, IAS, Chief Advisor, C4IR, World Economic Forum (Former Secretary, Department of Electronics and IT, Govt. of India and Former Chairman – UIDAI, Govt. of India) delivered the Dr Roger Tomlinson Memorial Talk and highlighted the significant advancement of GIS technologies in the last 50 years, while discussing the increasing trend in convergence of AI and geospatial technologies. He outlined Capacity Building, Ecosystem Approach, Geospatial Data Exchange, Open Innovation as key pillars to the success of Geospatial Industry in India. He also shared the concept of ‘Geo-by-Design’, a new way of thinking which is extremely crucial for leveraging GIS Technology in Planning, Design, Implementation, Operations and Maintenance.

Speaking at the conference, Vishnu Chandra, Deputy Director General and HOG-NIC highlighted various initiatives taken by NIC in supporting multiple state and central e-Governance programs with GIS based applications and services.

Esri India User Awards 2021 were presented to recognize the exemplary applications of GIS technology. This year’s winners included National Water Informatics Centre (NWIC), Punjab Police, Varanasi Smart City, Planning Department, Government of Meghalaya, Indraprastha Gas Ltd., and Symbiosis Institute of Geoinformatics (Pune).

Zoook Rocker Color Blast Bluetooth speaker with RGB lights launched in India

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French lifestyle brand Zoook has launched Rocker Color Blast, an all-new water resistant Bluetooth speaker with RGB lights in India. The speaker, equipped with the latest Bluetooth 5.0 technology, offers superior sound quality and hours of musical bliss. The Zoook Rocker Color Blast comes with intuitively-designed buttons for volume adjustment, track change and play/pause control, thereby making the operation easy and seamless. The speaker supports voice assistants, Siri and Ok Google, and comes with a Type-C charging port.

There is an in-built microphone, incorporated directly into the speaker for uninterrupted access. The speaker’s 30W total system power results in a bold sonic output, which allows users to experience music in full-bodied stereo realized through dual high-performance big 57 mm drivers. The mesh-covered speaker has multi-colour changing LED to blend with any ambience. There are as many as nine RGB light modes to suit different occasions and moods. Press and hold the LED button for 5sec to activate or deactivate the SOS alarm function. You can enable a loud siren with LED flashing lights in emergency.

Achin Gupta, Country Head-India, Zoook, said, “Zoook Rocker Color Blast may be compact in size but it is certainly high on performance. Besides host of features and easy control, the speaker is compatible with most Bluetooth-enabled devices such as iPhone, iPod, Android devices and other smart devices for simple wireless audio streaming. It is an ideal pick for those seeking affordable speakers that are high on specs.”

The speaker is IPX5 rated, meaning one can enjoy music without worrying about the odd splashes of water on the Rocker Color Blast. Its built-in rechargeable lithium ion huge 7.4v 4,000mAh battery provides extended playback and allows users to stream music for up to 10 hours at full volume following a complete charge. On low volume, the battery lasts for a whopping 16-20 hours. The speaker also comes with an on-board TF card slot to play MP3 music files and a plug-in mechanism to connect a device via Aux.

Priced at Rs 3,499, the Zoook Color Blast is available at leading online and offline stores.