Sen. Husted, who was the chief guest at the event, while lauding the many initiatives and the mission of ITServe Alliance, said, “ITServe’s support for STEM education and professional development programs enhances companies’ abilities to succeed.”  On his official website, it is posted that Sen. Jon Husted met with ITServe’s Columbus chapter. ITServe is the largest association of IT services in the nation.

Anju Vallabhaneni, President of ITServe Alliance said, “It is encouraging to see that the dedicated efforts of our ITServe PAC and CPAC teams over the past few years—along with the support of Monte—are now yielding visible results. We were honored to host Senator Jon Husted, the influential Republican leader filling the Senate seat vacated by Vice President JD Vance.”

Vallabhaneni, while expressing his appreciation and gratitude to the Sen. Husted, who serves on the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions, the Committee on Small Business and Entrepreneurship, the Committee on Environment and Public Works, and the Special Committee on Aging, said, “We truly appreciate the time he spent with us and the valuable insights he shared. His perspectives on current affairs and the evolving role of IT and AI in the industry were both timely and thought-provoking.”

“ITServe Alliance, the largest association of IT companies with nearly 2,500 member companies from across the nation, has been consistently working to protect the needs of its members,” said Siva Moopanar, President-Elect of ITServe. “To that end, ITServe Alliance has been consistently working with the Lawmakers on behalf of its members on Capitol Hill and with the US Administration.”

While urging the ITServe members to come and actively participate at the upcoming Capitol Hill Day, Sateesh Nagilla, Director of ITServe Alliance Policy Advocacy Committee (PAC) & Immigration said, “The Capitol Hill Day planned to be organized by ITServe Alliance in Washington, DC on June 11, 2025 offers us a unique and powerful way to advocate for policies and legislation that impact the small and medium size IT industries in the United States. We are encouraged by the overwhelming support from our members, who have expressed keen interest in being part of this critical event, where we have the opportunity to meet in person with US Representatives and Senators, including influential committee chairs and members, whose decisions impact our businesses.”

Capitol Hill Day is a vital part of ITServe Alliance, which was born out of the necessity to be the voice of IT companies in the United States, advocating for our rights, with the objective of educating lawmakers working toward meaningful changes that will benefit the IT industry and the larger society across the nation.   

The fundamental pillars of ITServe PAC are: Education, Advocacy, and Strategic Legal Initiatives. The Capitol Hill Day is part of the overall mission of the ITServe Alliance in making the lawmakers and the larger American community aware about the need for favorable immigration programs to businesses by meeting, collaborating, and advocating with Congressmen and Senators to work together and help write and amend laws that are helpful to ITServe community.

Dr. Anil Makhuja, Dean’s Distinguished Professor of Finance until 2024, having served for ten years as Dean and John W. Berry, Sr. Chair in Business of the Max M. Fisher College of Business. Dr. Makhija shared his thoughts on Business Education for Tomorrow, an insightful session that the members can adopt to their businesses. 

Phani Yenugu, Columbus Chapter President, thanked the guests, ITServe national leaders, Sponsors, and Chapter members, who were at the Monthly Meeting that was attended by dozens of ITServe members from the region. “Columbus’ monthly meeting was a grand success with great turnout,” Yenugu said. “Many thanks to the core team for their unwavering efforts. Special thanks to Anju Vallabhaneni, National President, for the guidance and efforts to pull local businesses to the meeting.”

About ITServe Alliance: Established in 2010, ITServe aims to empower local communities by generating, retaining, and nurturing employment opportunities within the United States. ITServe boasts an active membership of over 2,500 members and has established 24 Chapters across the United States, comprising small and medium-sized enterprises that create local jobs and meet the increasing demand for highly skilled professionals in America. Collectively, the ITServe members employ more than 175,000 IT professionals across the U.S. and generate an annual revenue exceeding $12 billion. ITServe and its member community are dedicated to corporate social responsibility (CSR) and actively engage in supporting local communities nationwide, especially in the area of STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) education.

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LIVEYfy can be integrated with conferencing apps such as Microsoft Teams, Google Meet, Zoom, etc., as well as any VoIP and call center dialer applications, to ensure a noise-free calling experience. Powered by AI & ML algorithms, LIVEYfy removes background sound with Noise Cancellation Technology, making it ideal for contact centers & hybrid workers. It also provides real-time echo cancellation for any workspace, including SMBs, enterprises, and home offices, whilst offering high-quality audio for hybrid professionals through Digital Signal Processing (DSP) and adaptive filtering for improved communication. With an intuitive interface, LIVEYfy also lets users adjust settings easily without affecting system performance.

Sharad Jaiprakash, Founder & CEO, of Livey Technologies, says, “Over 85% of call center workers around the world report that background noise impacts their KPIs, leading to wasted time due to repeating information. Additionally, 60% of hybrid workers struggle with office noise. Effective noise cancellation is essential for increased productivity and communication. Noise cancellation software is key, even with headsets, as it is versatile, cost-effective, and powered by AI. It integrates easily with systems, supports hybrid work, and is more affordable than hardware upgrades. LIVEYfy, designed by Livey Technologies to solve this issue. It also offers flexible payment alternatives for BPOs and companies while using AI technology to improve voice quality for individuals, small teams, and businesses. Currently, Livey is working on trials & implementations with BPO firms in the US, India, Philippines & LATAM regions.”

LIVEYfy launched its Windows and Mac OS versions, attracting downloads from users worldwide. The Android version for mobile users will be available soon on the Google Play Store. New users can enjoy a 30-day free trial, with an introductory price of $1.50 per license/month, billed annually at $18.00.

The LIVEYfy software has an easy setup, offering a plug-and-play experience with no need for manual adjustments. Users can register and install it using the guide on the dashboard. The software is available for download on the LIVEYfy website, or users can try a live demo without installing it.

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Pune chapter of National HRD Network was the host of the annual event for the fourth consecutive time. More than 250 HR professionals and academicians from human resource development as well as professionals in learning and development services participated in the Summit.

National President of the organization Prem Singh said, “National HRD Network associates with academicians from human resource development as well as professionals in learning and development services but it is largely the responsibility of HR professionals to identify the skills specific to their business organizations and ensure that the employees develop these skills. It is therefore necessary that HR professionals get to know the intricacies of the core business of the organisations they work for and good progress is being witnessed on this front.“

“Anubhuti Summit is an effort to create for HR professionals the experiences relevant to the present day situations. There is no need to be unduly worried about the perceived threat from artificial intelligence (AI)and machine learning (ML). The nature of many jobs may change due to AI and ML but they hold the promise of creating new jobs in greater numbers. The challenge is to arm the workforce with skills to take up the new jobs.“

Usha Singh, Regional President (West) of NHRDN, said the challenges before HR professionals are becoming worse and varied. “For example, in the aftermath of the COVID pandemic, there is an increasing preference among the workforce as well as from management for work from home. The impact of this shift is being studied in detail and it is being examined how it will improve the productivity and efficiency of employees.“

She added,” Work practices in manufacturing as well as service sector are changing fast and HR professionals are expected to facilitate orientation of the workforce to meet these requirements through appropriate education and training.” 

Aman Rajabali, President of NHRDN Pune, said managing diversity among workers has emerged as a challenge for HR professionals. “The diversity is not just in terms of gender, but it has become necessary to manage language and region diversity as well,” he said, adding that it will be important to sense the aspirations of the young workforce and devise human resource policies and procedures accordingly.

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Tracy Bolton, Chief Operating Officer at SAP Africa, says the additional skills capacity comes at a critical time for the region. “Ongoing economic uncertainty, inflationary pressures, and the impact of new technologies such as Generative AI are creating challenges for organizations seeking to unlock growth and drive innovation. With this latest group of candidates, organizations gain access to work-ready cloud and technology skills that can support their digital transformation efforts.”

Organizations throughout Southern Africa are beset with multiple challenges to their growth. Economic growth in the region stood at 2.7% in 2022, well below the global growth of 3.4% and the 3.8% growth experienced throughout Africa. Business leaders are also striving to meet sustainability targets and deal with the impact of disruptive technologies, including the emergence of Generative AI and its application in a broad range of business cases.

However, organizations are hampered in their efforts to deploy technology to support their response to challenges through a pervasive tech skills shortage. In skills research conducted by SAP, nearly eight in ten (78%) organizations in the region said a lack of tech skills had impacted them in the past twelve months, with a lack of innovation, delays in completing projects, and a loss of clients to competitors among the most common impacts.

The SAP Young Professionals Program covers software functional and technical knowledge and certification, with a strong focus on the latest technologies and a range of soft skills to ease entry into the workplace. This latest cohort received training on SAP S/4HANA Cloud (public edition), SAP’s flagship enterprise resource planning solution, as well as SAP Activate and SAP Business Process Integration. In addition, graduates developed a broad range of soft skills, including design thinking, interpersonal skills, interview skills, and business model innovation methodology.

Candidates took part in training between early July and August and were chosen from a pool of candidates in South Africa and Zimbabwe. The full program took place virtually, allowing a broader range of candidates to take part.

Letlolo Baloyi, who is one of the graduates in this latest group, says: “The SAP Young Professionals Program has been nothing short of a catalyst for my personal and professional growth. Through a meticulously crafted blend of immersive learning experiences, mentorship, and hands-on projects, the program has equipped me with a comprehensive understanding of SAP’s innovative technologies and their real-world applications.“

Since its launch in 2012, the SAP Young Professionals Program has trained and graduated more than 4100 candidates across 41 countries, including over 1900 in Africa alone.

Bolton adds: “The program is aimed at supporting our customers and partners in the region by ensuring they have access to essential skills needed to benefit from their investment into technology and forms part of our broader global commitment to promoting education and entrepreneurship. We wish the graduates well and look forward to the positive impact they will make at their new workplaces.“

The SAP Young Professionals Program is a vital initiative that equips young talent with the necessary skills to support digital transformation efforts in Southern Africa. With the region facing multiple challenges to its growth, the program’s graduates are well-positioned to make a positive impact in their new workplaces.

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As a part of this service, the Goethe-Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan along with the aid of the European Union will provide free guidance to all prospective professionals and spouses of German residents who are looking at relocating to Germany. All one needs to do is register with the Goethe- Institut / Max Mueller Bhavan Pune for the service. Pre-departure guidance and counseling will be provided on topics like working in Germany, visa processes, education for children, employment opportunities, cultural know-how, language and examination support, and so on. The idea is to make the transition process smooth and ease out all the processes required during the transition phase until entry into the integration offers in Germany. Once there, immigrants will be able to avail the integration services of the local Goethe-Institut.

This advice and guidance is provided through in-person meetings, online, by phone, and by email, and through various seminars, information events workshops, and intercultural training sessions. Some content is also made available through online video series and print material.

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