INDIA: EPAM Systems, Inc. (NYSE: EPAM), a leading digital transformation services and product engineering company, today announced the opening of a new office in Baner, Pune, expanding its footprint in the city with a state-of-the-art facility. This is EPAM’s third office expansion after Bengaluru and Chennai earlier this year. As EPAM’s second-largest delivery center globally, India plays a crucial role in the organization’s growth strategy, with a strong focus on nurturing a diverse talent pool. With this new office, the company intends to leverage Pune’s rich educational heritage and its extensive pool of skilled professionals.

EPAM’s goal is to build the ‘Home of Modern Engineer’ and the new office space will help realize this mission by enabling enhanced collaboration and innovation. This cutting-edge facility in Baner, Pune, will function as a dynamic hub for events, meetups, and showcases, while also serving as Offshore Development Centers (ODCs) for EPAM’s clients.

Srinivas Reddy, Managing Director at EPAM India, stated, “At EPAM, we strive to create work environments that foster collaboration, learning, and problem-solving and our new office in Pune represents a significant step in fulfilling this commitment. With the growing customer demand in India, this thoughtfully designed facility will enable teamwork and will catalyze transforming numerous ideas into reality.”

The new office space will exemplify EPAM’s commitment to mitigate environmental impact with its LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) Platinum Certification, mainly due to the underfloor air conditioning system that takes advantage of the space under the raised floor to distribute air efficiently and leads to reduced power consumption. The office space also has recycled furniture, ergonomic interiors, and energy-efficient electronic appliances.

EPAM is a trusted partner for many Forbes Global 2000 organizations looking to enhance their global competitiveness in digital engineering. EPAM’s impressive growth in India — from 1,000 to nearly 9,600 employees — underscores its talent acquisition and integration capabilities. The rapidly growing team supports EPAM’s operations and delivery to its customer base, which comprises leading GCCs.

Learn more about EPAM India, one of the Top 50 Best Workplaces in IT & IT-BPM 2024, recognized by Great Place to Work: welcome.epam.in

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It is inspiring to experience an event like Changemakers of Tomorrow that brings together the brilliance and creativity of young minds, industry leaders, and innovators. Shell’s commitment to nurturing talent is commendable and as Karnataka strives to become a hub for knowledge and technological advancements, such initiatives will help equip the youth with the mindset and skills necessary to create a more resilient energy future”, said Shri Madhu Bangarappa, Honourable Minister for Primary & Secondary Education, Government of Karnataka.

Mansi Madan Tripathy, Chairperson, Shell Group of Companies in India, said, “As we witness the remarkable response to Changemakers of Tomorrow, it is clear that India’s youth are not just dreaming of a sustainable energy future but actively engineering it. This event spotlights the extraordinary potential and ingenuity of our next generation, who are poised to redefine the energy landscape in India. At Shell, our goal is to equip these innovators with tools, knowledge, and support to drive transformative change.  With this event, we are turning our vision into reality, ensuring a balanced transition to meet today’s energy needs while building the energy system of the future through technological innovations.”

The event showcased flagship initiatives such as Shell’s NXplorers program featuring school students, Shell E4 incubated startups, and pioneering ideas in the space of low-carbon technologies and energy storage. It also included masterclasses and engaging sessions organized by Shell’s partners like Wipro, Microsoft, Accenture, Infosys, HP, and Tata Consultancy Services, highlighting the power of partnerships and digital innovation to transform the energy landscape.

“We are proud to see Bengaluru, the heart of our state’s innovation and technology sector, hosting such a significant event. India’s energy landscape is evolving rapidly, and the transition to a sustainable and resilient energy future is paramount for our nation’s growth. With platforms like Changemakers of Tomorrow that support young entrepreneurs and foster industry collaborations and dialogues, Shell is creating a dynamic ecosystem poised to accelerate India’s transition to a low-carbon economy,” said Shri Gaurav Gupta (IAS), Additional Chief Secretary, Energy and Water Resources, Government of Karnataka.  

Other highlights of the event included a panel discussion featuring leading industry experts – Kamal Bali, President and Managing Director, Volvo Group India; Vijay Nirani, Managing Director, Nirani Group and TruAlt Energy, and Mansi Madan Tripathy, Chairperson, Shell Group of Companies in India. They spoke about the significance of collaboration in expanding energy choices towards a low-carbon future in India.

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BENGALURU: Honeywell (Nasdaq: HON) today released the findings of its Industrial AI Insights global research study, which captures the state of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the sector. While only 17% of AI decision-makers around the world have fully implemented their initial AI plans, more than 9 in 10 say they are uncovering unexpected new use cases whether they are in the prototyping, launch, or scaling stages of AI implementation.

The research also finds they’re “sold” on AI for industrial applications. The enthusiasm for a deeper commitment to AI investment is nearly universal, with 94% of those surveyed saying they have plans to expand their utilization of AI.

“There is no question that AI is currently at a pivotal moment,” said Kevin Dehoff, Honeywell’s Chief Strategy Officer. “With the advent of Gen AI and more sources of data from advanced analytics, Industrial AI is poised to grow exponentially, and the possibilities are endless for revenue growth and employee satisfaction.”

AI adoption in India

As per the research findings, 29%of the Indian companies have already fully launched their AI strategy, and 27%see data as their most important asset. In terms of the use cases offered by the advanced technologies, 79%see improved efficiency/productivity and data availability—to help decision-making—as the most promising use cases for AI. The report further highlights that almost 9 out of 10 (88%) Indian enterprises expect to pay more to attract the right talent pool of AI engineers.

AI Unlocks Workplace Benefits

When asked for their thoughts on the impact of AI on industries, nearly two-thirds (64%) of AI leaders cited efficiency and productivity gains as the most promising benefits. Sixty percent say improved cybersecurity and threat detection result from AI and 59% report better decision-making due to real-time data generation.

Several other benefits of AI for workers were also cited by respondents, including:

• Increased work flexibility (49%)
• Greater job satisfaction (45%)
• More time for skills development and creative thinking (44%)
• Increased workplace safety (39%)

Skills development is crucial in today’s economy with baby boomers retiring and fewer replacements entering the workforce. Through AI, employers can more quickly upskill and reskill workers. AI will transform industries as it enables workers to perform jobs at higher levels, providing greater job satisfaction while increasing productivity and addressing the skills shortage.

Lucian Boldea, President and CEO of Honeywell Industrial Automation, offered one direct example: “There can be tens of thousands of instruments, equipment, and valves needed to process and manufacture a product and many of the parts we supply manufacturers require highly experienced technicians for operation and maintenance — and there are fewer and fewer of those experienced technicians available. With AI training and AI as a “co-pilot” the skills of less experienced technicians can more quickly be upgraded, turning them into more elite experts that perform tasks based on enterprise knowledge and best practices. In turn, plant operations can run more safely and reliably by dramatically reducing human error.”

What’s Next for AI

While the enthusiasm for AI to expand is palpable, there are still some challenges in the way of full adoption. More than a third of survey respondents (37%) feel that their C-Suite fully doesn’t understand how AI works and almost half (48%) say they have to continually justify, or request resources needed to implement AI plans.

“Businesses of all types recognize that AI is transforming our world and creating new possibilities. For building operations – such as hospitals, campuses, and offices – it is the future. As AI orchestrates controls that regulate HVAC, lighting, and electricity usage, it helps to improve safety, operational, and sustainability outcomes,” said Billal Hammoud, President and CEO of Honeywell Building Automation.

All of this suggests the pace of change will be driven by compelling use cases that can be measured in terms of improved business performance. As new solutions demonstrate clear benefits to workforce productivity, safety, and reliability, AI adoption will dramatically increase with the potential to transform industrial operations.

To learn more about the survey results and Honeywell’s work in AI and automation, please visit www.honeywell.com/us/en/ai/research.

Methodology

Honeywell commissioned Wakefield Research to survey AI leaders around the world. The online survey, which was conducted from April 22 through May 2, 2024, involved 1,600 executives in 12 global markets (US, Brazil, Canada, China, France, Germany, India, Japan Mexico, United Kingdom, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, and United Arab Emirates.) Each respondent works at a company with at least 1,000 employees that is currently using AI to automate processes and tasks. All respondents are influencers or decision-makers related to the use of AI within their departments or across their organizations.

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PUNE: Panasonic Avionics Corporation (Panasonic Avionics), a world-leading provider of in-flight engagement and connectivity (IFEC) solutions, has today opened a new software design and development facility in Pune, India. Founded in 1979, Panasonic Avionics delivers engaging experiences that connect airlines with their passengers, revolutionizing the in-flight experience and redefining the value of in-flight engagement and communication (IFEC) systems for a new era of air travel.  Over 200 leading airlines across the world have chosen to install Panasonic Avionics’ in-flight engagement, satellite Wi-Fi connectivity, and digital services on their aircraft.

Panasonic Avionics’ new facility in Pune was opened in the presence of Chief Guest, the Honorable Minister of State for Civil Aviation & Cooperation, Shri. Murlidhar Mohol. He was welcomed to the opening ceremony by Mr Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, and Mr Manish Sharma, Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India and South Asia, and Director of Panasonic Avionics India.

Ken Sain, Chief Executive Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, said: “Innovative, future-focused, and proven software is at the heart of every IFEC solution that Panasonic Avionics develops, creating a digital channel that enables our airline customers to engage with their passengers more effectively than ever before. With its huge number of skilled engineers, and fast-growing aviation sector, India is a natural location for us to invest in for the future of our business, and we look forward to accelerating our software innovation and design capabilities from our new Pune facility.”

Satyen Yadav, Chief Technology Officer of Panasonic Avionics Corporation, said: “Today marks a significant milestone as we embark on a journey to accelerate the delivery of personalized digital experiences for airline passengers. We look forward to delivering cutting-edge software solutions that delight customers both in the region and globally, and to growing our software talent in Pune.”

Manish Sharma, Chairman of Panasonic Life Solutions India and South Asia, and Director, of Panasonic Avionics India, said: “India has become synonymous with ‘Capability, when it comes to software talent’. Today, India is providing IT support and IT services to the world and Panasonic has invested in setting up innovation centers and global capability centers to provide high-quality services to our other subsidiaries across the world. Panasonic Avionics’ facility in Pune is the latest in our series of investments in India and we are looking to cater to multiple markets and airlines with innovative solutions for in-flight engagement and communication (IFEC).”

The new facility is the first in India dedicated to supporting the development and delivery of IFEC solutions. It is employing over 200 skilled engineers at the point of launch, with growth plans in place to scale the software engineering talent at the facility to support the increasing demand from airlines for IFEC solutions that will deliver personalized experiences for their passengers.

Panasonic Avionics’ new software design and development facility is integral to the company’s strategy of enabling airlines to realize their passenger digital engagement visions by using the most innovative IFEC solutions, supported by best-in-class enterprise software tools that are self-service and designed to lower IFEC solution lifecycle costs.

A range of software will be developed, tested, and sustained in state-of-the-art laboratories throughout the facility to deliver passenger experiences for narrowbody and widebody aircraft that meet airlines’ needs. These include the X Series in-flight entertainment system and digital solutions including airline interactives that enable airlines to create unique seatback passenger experiences, IFEC development support via SDKs (software development kits), and mobile companion apps to name a few.

The new facility in Pune will accelerate Panasonic Avionics’ software development capabilities, and help improve the time to market of robust, next-generation IFEC and digital solutions.

To accelerate the growth of the new facility, Panasonic Avionics is developing partnerships with universities in the state of Maharashtra, and right across India, to nurture and develop skilled engineering graduates.

Panasonic Avionics’ new facility in Pune is the latest Panasonic investment in India. Panasonic entered the Indian market in 1972 and since then the company has grown from strength to strength now Panasonic Avionics joins Panasonic Life Solutions India, which currently has 11,000 employees over multiple locations across India.

The new facility has been developed through a ‘build-operate-transfer’ (BOT) operation. It was initiated in 2021 with investment from Panasonic Avionics and has resulted in the creation of a team of skilled engineers who will drive the company’s software design and development from Pune going forward.

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PUNE: In an endeavor to create skilled Civil Engineers, CREDAI Pune Metro signed an MoU with Vishwakarma Institute of Information Technology (VIIT) Pune. To make them industry-ready, CREDAI will be working towards imparting the students with skill-based practical and on-site training.  The MOU was signed by Ranjit Naiknavare – President of CREDAI Pune Metro and Bharat Agarwal- Managing Trustee of VIIT Pune at CREDAI Pune Metro office, Nucleus Mall, Camp, Pune. The initiative is jointly undertaken by CREDAI Pune Metro, the Team of CREDAI Kushal, led by Kapil Trimal.

Speaking during the signing of the MOU, Ranjit Naiknavare said, ” The real estate sector in Pune has been on the rise for the last few years and we see the trend continuing for years to come. To be able to cater to this rise, we need skilled industry-ready engineers. Pune produces several Civil Engineers however, they are not well versed with the practical skills required to work on a project site, despite some of them undertaking internships.”

“To bridge this industry-academia gap, we have created this unique upskilling program to provide the Civil Engineering students of VIIT-Pune a 360-degree comprehensive training program aimed at providing practical skills required for on-the-job implementation. We are glad to have signed an MOU to this effect with a prestigious institute like VIIT Pune.”

“Under the MOU, civil engineering students will be able to get hands-on training from the first year of the degree. The training program can be completed by students in 5 semesters. It will involve 200 hours of onsite training wherein CREDAI team members will impart comprehensive knowledge covering all practical aspects of working on a construction site.” he added further.

Expressing his joy about associating with CREDAI, Bharat Agarwal said, “There has been a lot of talk over the need for industry and academia to work together, but no one has implemented the same in Civil Engineering. This is the first such attempt in the country and we are happy to associate with CREDAI to take this forward as the onsite practical training for Civil Engineering students is crucial for their future and the progress of the real estate sector as well”.

Adding further he said, “We believe this initiative will create an ecosystem that accommodates innovators as their theoretical knowledge will be complemented with onsite skill development. The mark sheets of students will also have a mention of the completion of the training.”

CREDAI Pune Metro Secretary Ashwin Trimal, Convenor Public Relations Kapil Gandhi, CREDAI Kushal Joint Secretary Sameer Belwalkar, CREDAI Member Milind Talathi, CREDAI Kushal Program Coordinator Kapil Trimal, CREDAI Pune Metro Director General Dr. D. K. Abhyankar, CREDAI Pune Metro General Manager to Urmila Julka, Director of VIIT-Pune Dr. Vivek Deshpande, Director of Corporate Relations Department, VIIT-Pune Dr Atul Kulkarni, Head of Civil Engineering Department, VIIT-Pune Dr. Srikant Shinde, Assistant Professor of VIIT-Pune Dr. Archana Tanawade and other dignitaries were also present on the occasion.

CREDAI Kushal is an important initiative working relentlessly for the past 12 years to provide skill development workshops for construction workers.  Along with these, CREDAI Kushal also addresses issues relating to the welfare and healthcare of construction workers, the education of their children, providing crèche facilities, and so on.

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CPIC will be the company’s second-largest Engineering development center, currently located within a 10,000 sq. feet space at the Amar Tech Centre, a new state-of-the-art facility within Pune’s Viman Nagar IT hub. There are already 50 engineers on board, with plans to have 150 engineers with expertise that covers Java, Middleware, Embedded Firmware & Hardware, web and mobile development, data engineering, cloud and DevOps, generative AI, and QE –in the next two years. CG’s decision to set up CPIC in Pune, India, aligns with its broader vision to augment its team’s advanced digital engineering skills, as it transforms from a hardware company to a software-focused, IoT leader.

“We’ve been innovating new hardware products for over 50 years, and now we’re shifting to also be a leader in SaaS, with our myQ Ecosystem at the core,” said Dan Phillips, Chief Technology Officer at Chamberlain Group. “This Innovation Center will play a major role in our transformation and our goal of achieving engineering excellence.”

CG partnered with R Systems, a Blackstone portfolio company and global leader in digital product engineering, to help on this journey.

 “As Chamberlain’s preferred partner, R Systems is committed to bringing the right blend of skills and cultural alignment to this strategic collaboration. We look forward to contributing our digital engineering expertise and talent nurturing acumen to Chamberlain Group’s vision of shaping the future of smart access solutions” said Nitesh Bansal, CEO and MD, of R Systems International Limited.

R Systems has taken the responsibility of hiring, training, deploying, and transitioning talent for CPIC. R Systems’ deep engineering and domain expertise, leadership commitment, and their demonstrated ability to build culturally aligned teams were key differentiators that led to CG’s decision to select R Systems as their preferred partner.

Jignesh Shah, Head – India Operations, Chamberlain Group, said, “The opening of CPIC, signifies a pivotal moment in our pursuit of innovation and global excellence in smart access solutions. India is one of the largest talent pools of diverse and skilled engineers for Chamberlain Group and together, we aim to redefine industry standards and bring cutting-edge technology to the forefront.”

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