INDIA: Delta, a global leader in power management and a provider of IoT-based smart green solutions, today announced the inauguration of its new LEED Gold-certified India headquarters (HQ) green building and its new Global Research & Development (R&D) Centre in Bengaluru. Strategically located in the vibrant Bommasandra Industrial Area, the 61,000-square-meter HQ green building can house up to 3,000 management, R&D, and engineering professionals as Delta deepens its commitment to the Indian market. Moreover, Delta is expected to employ up to 750 R&D engineers over the next 3 years to strengthen its unique capabilities in developing smart, energy-saving high-voltage power management solutions for telecom, data centers, EV charging, and energy storage applications, as well as IoT, AI-related software, all tailored for India’s transformation.

The Deputy Chief Minister of Karnataka, Shri, D.K Shiva Kumar also congratulated Delta on this occasion, highlighting the company’s significant contributions to the state’s growing technological and industrial ecosystem, reinforcing its position as a leader in innovation and sustainability.

Sharath Kumar B, Chairman, KEONICS, said ” The inauguration of Delta Electronics India’s new headquarters and global R&D center is a testament to Karnataka’s growing leadership in technology and innovation. We at KEONICS are proud to support initiatives that foster economic growth, job creation, and technological advancements.”

Underlining Delta’s focus on accelerating its investments in India, Benjamin Lin, President of Delta Electronics India, said, “Our new India HQs building and Bengaluru R&D center not only enhance Delta’s capabilities in India but also strengthen our global footprint. This milestone underscores our investment in India’s growing technological landscape and aligns with our Company’s “India for India” talent initiative, which aims to foster local innovation to also serve customers worldwide.”

Commenting on the new campus inauguration, Niranjan Nayak, Managing Director of Delta Electronics India, said, “This new R&D center reflects our vision for the future. It is designed to be a hub for innovation, focusing on the latest advancements in power electronics while maintaining a strong commitment to sustainability. We believe this facility will be a cornerstone of our growth strategy, enabling us to meet the evolving needs of our customers.”

The new LEED Gold-certified Delta India HQs and R&D Centre in Bengaluru offers an immersive experience with its brand-new 480sqm showroom, which demonstrates Delta’s cutting-edge IoT-based smart green solutions. The state-of-the-art facility features a 593kW solar PV system capable of generating over 650,000 kWh of electricity annually through Delta’s own 100kW PV inverters, which boast peak energy efficiency as high as 99.0%. A set of 82 variable frequency drives CP2000 series helps to automate and optimize the energy

efficiency of the building’s HVAC system. In addition, the facility houses a 300kW data center operating with an annual power usage effectiveness (PUE) as low as 1.4 thanks to Delta’s high-efficiency uninterrupted power supplies (UPS) and precision cooling systems. Last but not least, fixed dome network cameras from Delta’s surveillance subsidiary VIVOTEK optimize the security of the new building.

Key Highlights of the New Facility:

• Focus on Innovative R&D Capabilities: The facility currently supports over 300 engineers with plans to expand to 750 R&D engineers within the next three years. The layout includes dedicated spaces for energy storage, automotive design, and lower-power R&D testing. The Global R&D Centre is equipped with advanced labs for high-voltage product testing, medium-voltage power quality assessment, and a cutting-edge radio emission chamber.
• Employee-Centric Design: Spanning an area of 61,000 sq. meters, the new Delta India HQs building is expected to employ a total of 3,000 employees over the next five years. alongside employee well-being areas such as leisure activities, a canteen, and recreation zones.
• Sustainability at its Core: Reflecting Delta’s commitment to sustainability, the facility features a 593kW solar power capacity, a smart surveillance system for enhanced security, and comprehensive green building initiatives including rainwater harvesting with a capacity of 356KL, an underground water tank, and water-cooled chillers that align with sustainable building practices. Additionally, the Green Energy Data Center and Demo Room demonstrate Delta’s leadership in energy-efficient solutions and green initiatives.

Delta’s investment in the Bengaluru R&D facility is a testament to its strategic vision for fostering innovation and supporting its global objectives. The facility will play a crucial role in advancing power electronics and sustainable solutions, contributing significantly to Delta’s position as a global leader.

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Driving Leadership with Smart Internet of Lighting (IoL) technology and Design Excellence across Workplace, Industrial, and Outdoor Lighting

PUNE: Wipro Commercial & Institutional Business (CIB), a leader in lighting and seating solutions, proudly announces the grand opening of its new Experience Centre in Pune.

The Experience Centre is designed to meet the evolving needs of modern businesses via advanced IoT and Smart Technology applications. Featuring open collaborative spaces, the center showcases Wipro’s innovative Internet of Lighting (IoL) solutions and ergonomic seating designs. The center also features vibrant and inclusive designs aimed at boosting employee productivity and promoting mental well-being,

The facility highlights Wipro’s Smart & Connected solutions for Smart Factories, Smart Cities, and Smart Offices, utilizing technologies like Power over Ethernet (PoE) and wireless lighting management systems. The showcase features Wipro’s iSense, an advanced wireless IoT solution, which is widely adopted by office and industrial clients for seamless, wireless control of lighting fixtures, TVs, and AC units.

“The opening of our new Experience Centre marks a significant milestone for Wipro’s Commercial and Institutional Business,” said Anuj Dhir, Senior Vice President & Business Head of Commercial & Institutional Business at Wipro Consumer Care & Lighting. “This center exemplifies our commitment to innovation and excellence, offering customers firsthand access and experience to our cutting-edge solutions. With India’s burgeoning office spaces, industries, and infrastructure bolstered by robust government initiatives and investments, we are poised for unparalleled growth.”

He further added, “ As we expand nationally and replicate this model in key cities, our goal is to make our pioneering innovations more accessible across India. This expansion aligns seamlessly with our growth strategy, reinforcing our mission to deliver comprehensive lighting and seating solutions. This new facility empowers architects, interior designers, facility managers, and business leaders to immerse themselves in transformative smart lighting and seating solutions, offering practical insights to enhance their work environments.”

The facility provides live demonstrations that show how different lighting settings can influence space functionality and mood. Visitors can explore Wipro’s innovative and ergonomically designed seating solutions and receive personalized advice and project support from in-house design consultants and technical experts.

Wipro Seating Solutions offers a variety of solutions for offices, public spaces, collaborative environments, and auditoriums. The company has integrated acoustic materials, launching partitions and luminaires that add vibrancy to office interiors while delivering excellent noise reduction for peaceful and productive workspaces.

In addition, as part of Wipro’s Industrial Solutions, the company offers advanced LED highbay products that are designed for high ambient temperature environments, such as foundries and glass plants, exemplifying its innovative approach to industrial lighting. The company’s smart industrial lighting solutions, utilizing the iSense IoT lighting management system, have received high praise from industrial customers.

Wipro has revolutionized office lighting with its brightness management concept, providing optimal and soothing illumination. The company’s dedication to Green Building and WELL standards has earned substantial recognition, illuminating around 55% of green building projects in India, including the nation’s first Green Building in Hyderabad.

Wipro CIB is certified with ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and ISO 45001, ensuring the highest standards of quality in its products and services. Wipro’s commitment to product and design innovation has earned national and international recognition, including awards such as the Red Dot Award, the India Design Mark, the Frost & Sullivan Award for LED lighting visionary innovation leadership, and the International Diamond Prize for excellence in quality by ESQR.

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Gurugram: Samsung, India’s largest consumer electronics brand, today announced its new lineup of Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TV in India that celebrates the fusion of advanced technology and affordability. This range comes with flagship TV features such as Built-in IoT Hub with Calm Onboarding, IoT Sensor for brightness adjustment, Video Calling with a SlimFit camera, and more. It offers an unparalleled visual experience with One Billion True Colors, combining crystal-clear picture quality with innovative smart features to deliver an immersive home entertainment experience.

Available on online platforms such as Amazon, Flipkart & Samsung Shop, the new lineup is a perfect purchase for consumers looking to experience the latest TV innovation on a budget.

Starting at INR 33,990, the new lineup is engineered to elevate the content viewing experience of consumers with Crystal Processor 4K which can upscale lower-resolution content and enhance colors with a brilliant blend of mesmerizing display, captivating sound, and smart features. Besides these, PurColor enables the TV to express a huge range of colors for optimal picture performance for an immersive viewing experience.

In line with modern needs to stay connected with family and colleagues over video calls, the new range of Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TVs comes with a Video Calling feature with SlimFit Cam. Consumers can enjoy video calling or web conferences on the TV screen with an easy-to-use SlimFit Cam (TV webcam) that can be attached without compromising the TV’s design or viewing experience.

The new lineup comes with a built-in IoT Hub with Calm Onboarding feature and IoT-enabled sensors for light to automatically adjust brightness. Calm Onboarding seamlessly syncs devices for easier control of not just Samsung devices but also third-party appliances and IoT devices for seamless connections.

“There is an unprecedented demand for superior in-home entertainment wherein modern Indian consumers want spectacular picture quality, immersive sound, an unparalleled gaming experience, and technologies that enable connected living with great ease. Our new Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TVs not only meet these requirements but also offer premium flagship features such as built-in IoT-Hub with Calm Onboarding, video calling with SlimFit Cam, Object Tracking Sound (OTS) Lite for a cinematic 3D sound experience, and much more. We are positive that this latest lineup will be loved by our consumers and will further reinforce our market leadership in the TV segment,” said Mohandeep Singh, Senior Vice President, Consumer Electronics Business, Samsung India.

Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TVs also feature Smart Hub, the centerpiece of the connected experience that brings together Entertainment, Gaming and Ambient options all in one place. The Tizen OS-powered entertainment hub delivers access to Samsung TV Plus, the company’s free ad-supported TV and video-on-demand service that offers 100 channels in India.

That’s not all, the TV is a paradise for gamers as it comes with the Auto Game Mode and Motion Xcelerator features, which allow faster frame transition and low latency for the ultimate gaming experience. The television also has multiple modes such as Smart Work, Gaming, and Smart Watching, which can help users have the Connected Living experience to the fullest.

Powered by Crystal technology, the TV boasts the best-in-segment features such as One Billion True Colors for a realistic representation of every color, HDR10+ for crisp visual details even in dark scenes and 3-Side Bezel-Less Design for an immersive viewing experience. In addition, the Crystal 4K UHD TVs come with Q-Symphony, OTS Lite, and Adaptive Sound Technology for users to enjoy a dynamic and riveting sound ecosystem. Designed to deliver vivid, life-like colors and theatrical sound experience, the television is ideal for consumers to binge-watch in 4K resolution.

For the modern lifestyles of consumers that prefer minimal designs even in electronic products, the 2023 lineup of Crystal 4K iSmart UHD TV 2023 is an apt choice. Its sleek and ultra-slim design with a bezel-less screen maximizes the viewing area for an immersive edge-to-edge display and seamlessly blends into any living space. Furthermore, the TV supports various smart features, multiple connectivity options, and compatibility with popular streaming services, making it an ideal centerpiece for a modern smart home.

Price and Availability

Samsung’s new Crystal 4K UHD TV will come in multiple screen sizes ranging from 43 inches to 65 inches, with prices ranging between INR 33,990 and INR 71,990. The new lineup will be available online on Amazon, Flipkart & Samsung Shop.

Consumers can avail of a 12-month no-cost EMI from leading banks while purchasing the TV.

Highlighting the new features of the television:

PurColor

With PurColor, users can transcend to their favorite content by enjoying life-like colors on the screen. The new feature enables the TV to express a huge range of colors for optimal picture performance and an immersive viewing experience. With One Billion True Colors, this technology brings reality to the TV screen, with existing colors being represented in their natural state.

Crystal Processor 4K

Crystal UHD is equipped with the powerful Crystal Processor 4K, which precisely maps every shade of color with a 16-bit 3D Color Mapping algorithm and analyzes various data to adaptively optimize the picture for a lifelike 4K resolution with Adaptive 4K Upscaling.

OTS Lite

OTS Lite (Object Tracking Sound Lite) provides two virtual top speakers made with Samsung’s AI algorithms, allowing consumers to feel the motions inside every scene with both their eyes and ears simultaneously. There is no need for additional speakers to enjoy the cinematic 3D sound as they already have one that comes out from the two virtual speakers at the top. It has an object-tracking sound that tracks the movement of things on the screen and produces sound in locations that match what the viewer sees on screen using multi-channel speakers, delivering a dynamic 3D-like sound experience with the Dolby Digital Plus.

Q-Symphony

Consumers can surround themselves with sound from TV and soundbar orchestrated in harmony. Q-Symphony uniquely allows TV and soundbar speakers to operate simultaneously for better surround effects without muting TV speakers.

Key smart features of the television:

Video calling with SlimFit Cam
Connect your video call applications to your screen and spend time with your loved ones on the big screen.

Smart Hub

Samsung’s new Smart Hub puts content curation and discovery front and center, so consumers spend less time searching and more time streaming movies, shows, and other content they enjoy. The smart hub provides content that fits the taste of the consumer within a few seconds and plays it. All the content you want is in one Full screen; experience a personalized smart hub that perfectly suits your preference. It offers content forward experience tailored to various TV experiences, and improved accessibility to features.

Calm Onboarding

Consumers don’t have to connect devices one by one to use SmartThings anymore. Samsung Smart TV can now detect and connect to Samsung devices with Calm Technology without any hassles. TV can now detect and connect to other Smart devices automatically with Calm Technology. No manual connection is needed.

IoT Sensor (Light Sensor)

The light sensor detects changes in illuminance on seven levels and adjusts the brightness to optimize the viewing environment. 

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BENGALURU: Samsung Semiconductor India Research (SSIR) today, announced its partnership with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education (DCTE), Government of Karnataka as part of its flagship CSR program “Samsung Innovation Campus”. The partnership will enhance technical skills in the Internet of Things (IoT) and Artificial Intelligence (AI) for more than a thousand students and teachers in 37 polytechnic colleges across 30 districts of Karnataka.

This initiative strengthens Samsung’s commitment to the Government’s Skill India initiative as part of its vision of #PoweringDigitalIndia. The collaboration will provide hands-on training and access to cutting-edge technologies to students in rural areas.

Samsung Innovation Campus (SIC) program, a global citizenship initiative aims to foster innovation in IoT and AI and bridge the proficiency gaps, and aims to skill our GenZ’s in new-age technologies thereby enhancing their employability. The SIC program will ignite a technological revolution by offering students training through a comprehensive understanding of the latest technologies and a unique opportunity to collaborate with SSIR engineers.

The program will include all the adequate facilities, required kits, and equipment along with IoT and AI-based training for students as per the SIC module. This will further enable an ecosystem of innovation for students to thrive and help them develop industry-capable skills as part of their learning curriculum. Under a multidisciplinary approach, students will be provided with a space to solve local problems through practical experience working in the field of agriculture, healthcare, manufacturing, water, and energy management.

Balajee Sowrirajan, CVP, Samsung Electronics & MD, SSIR, said, “Our partnership with the Department of Collegiate and Technical Education, Government of Karnataka marks a pivotal step in the advancement of technology education in rural Karnataka. We truly concur with the government’s focus on “Make AI for India’ but also ‘Make AI work for India’ and our goal is to empower the future of the country with leading IoT and AI knowledge and skills and create limitless opportunities for them in the fast-growing technology sector. We are proud to contribute and bridge the digital divide and secure the nation’s place as a leader in the global digital ecosystem.”

Commenting on the partnership, Dr. C. N. Ashwath Narayan – Minister of Skill Development, Entrepreneurship, and Livelihood of Karnataka, said, “We are proud to join forces with an innovative semiconductor organization with a forward-looking vision to bring cutting-edge IoT and AI solutions to rural students in Karnataka. The launch of the “Samsung Innovation Campus” program levels the playing field, providing equal access to the latest technology and real-world knowledge. Through this partnership, our aim is to unleash the transformative power of digitalization, empowering students from remote areas with opportunities of the future and equipping them with the right technology skills needed for success.”

Students will go through theoretical as well as practical applications as per the course module and will go through assessments during and after the completion of the course. In the end, students have to prepare the project in the final stage. Certificates will also be given out after reaching a certain level of training.

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The Gen3 elevator is powered by the Otis ONE IoT digital platform, enabling real-time performance information, rapid response, remote service, and sustained performance improvement

MUMBAI: Otis (NYSE: OTIS), the world’s leading company for elevator manufacturing, installation, and service, introduced its new generation of Gen3 digitally native elevators in India at the International Sourcing Exposition for Elevators & Escalators (ISEE). The Gen3 platform is created to give people the freedom to connect and thrive in a taller, faster, smarter world.

“The new, digitally native Gen3 elevator platform is designed to meet the current needs and future expectations of an increasingly connected world. It reimagines what elevators can be for passengers and for customers – from architects and developers to building owners and facility managers,” said Otis India President Sebi Joseph.

The Gen3 elevator is powered by the Otis ONE IoT digital platform, which provides the connected intelligence that defines these elevators. The Otis ONE platform monitors elevator health and performance in real-time, 24/7. Otis customers, and the field professionals servicing their units, gain visibility into their entire portfolio and how it’s performing. Through the Internet of Things and artificial intelligence, the Otis ONE platform enables service professionals to be proactive, identifying potential problems and addressing them, often remotely, before they cause a service interruption. The technology also makes it possible to resolve many issues remotely and securely.

The platform also enables two-way data, voice, and video connectivity between the elevator and Otis command center.

Customers are provided transparent access to their data through a customer portal, and Otis can deliver sustained elevator performance improvement based on data analytics by Otis maintenance experts.

Using cloud-based API technology, the Gen3 elevator platform can integrate with building management software, tenant apps, and even autonomous robots to make buildings more efficient. And as needs change and new features emerge, the connected platform allows for the seamless addition of future technologies and capabilities.

In keeping with Otis’ commitment to sustainability, the Gen3 elevator includes the Otis ReGen drive, LED lighting, and sleep mode to help reduce energy usage and the elevator’s carbon footprint. Sophisticated aesthetics with a range of options offer new, diverse style choices to customize and create a modern, comfortable atmosphere for passengers.

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