Now Capture, Create and Connect with the new Kingston Workflow Station

India – March 17, 2021 (TGN)– Taking a leap ahead in its credo of empowering users to manage and store data, Kingston Technology, a world leader of memory products and technology solutions, today announced the launch Kingston’s Workflow Station and Readers in India. Targeting the new age content creators and photographers, Kingston’s Workflow Station and Readers give users the freedom to create and customize a file offload setup that fits their needs allowing them to transfer video, photos, and audio from multiple sources at once really fast. 

The new Kingston Workflow Station and Readers provide a flexible system to transfer video, photos, and audio from multiple sources at once. It supports USB 3.2 speeds which get you to your post-production process faster than ever. Now instead of wasting your valuable time just transmitting files, you can use it for creating compelling content. You can go from recording to post-production within a short time with the new Workflow Station. It enables you to expedite your post-production workflow and create a file offload setup that fits your needs.

The Workflow Station Dock is customizable so you can use only the USB miniHub, SD readers, or microSD readers that your shoot requires. Whether you’re on a 4K/8K multi-cam shoot with portable audio recorders for each host, or filming B-Roll with drones and GoPros, you can connect up to four readers for eight memory cards to the dock simultaneously and transfer footage quickly. For added flexibility, the card readers can be used on-the-go. When you need to shoot on location simply drop the hub or readers you need into your bag and connect them to your laptop using the included USB-C®¹ cable.

Commenting on the launch, Mr. Tejashwar Singh, India Sales Head, Kingston Technology said “Content creators and photographers today are always on the move; hence their pertinent need is to have faster and flexible ways to capture, manage and preserve their data.  In tune with this requirement, we at Kingston, have always endeavored to come up with products which are compact, portable, faster and provides an unparalleled experience. Our new Kingston Workflow Station products come with incredible USB 3.2 speeds, which together with Kingston’s high-performance memory cards and USB flash drives get the new age content creators through the post-production process faster than ever. So, whether shooting on location or working back at your desk- ‘Kingston Is With You’.”

• Offload Files Quicker — Now transfer video, photos, and audio from multiple sources with a single click at a lightning speed. If you are a content creator or a wedding photographer, now transferring videos and photos is simpler than you ever thought. Supporting UHS-II microSD cards, backward-compatible with UHS-I microSD cards, it is perfect to build your best setup.

• Flexible Workflow System — Whether you are a professional photographer or an adventure seeker using your GoPro, you can use only the hub and readers that fit your setup. It comes with four hubs providing you with the power to choose the setup which is perfect for your requirements

• Portable Versatility — The compact and lightweight design adds up to the flexibility, and you can use the card readers on-the-go via their included USB-C® cables. Now you don’t need to bother about carrying the bulky devices to transfer your data instantaneously on the move. For shooting on the location, simply carry the hub or readers you need and connect them to your laptop using the included USB-C® cable.

• Incredible Performance — For those of you, who are looking for much faster post-production and editing, the new Kingston Workflow Station products support USB 3.2 Gen 2 speeds which get you to editing quicker than you ever could imagine.

The new Kingston Workflow Station is now available on TataCliq and Amazon.in at compelling discounts.

Product	MRP	Launch Price
Kingston Workflow Station USB 3.2 Gen 2/USB 3.2 Gen 1 Dock & Mini Hub	INR 25,000/-	INR 12,800/- – 13,600/-
Kingston Workflow SD USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card Reader	INR 6,800/-	INR 3,300/- – 3,600/-
Kingston Workflow microSD USB 3.2 Gen 1 Card Reader	INR 6,800/-	INR 3,300/- – 3,600/-

For more information visit kingston.com.

TiE Mumbai hosts multiple mentoring sessions for Startups

Naveen Raju – Executive Director – TiE mumbai

Mumbai, 17 March, 2021 (TGN): Mentoring and guidance are the cornerstone of TiE Mumbai’s philosophy and culture. TiE Mumbai’s continuous endeavor to host relevant engagements has enabled Startups to remotely connect with mentors and experts. These online sessions focus on every aspect, from aiding innovators with answers to their ecosystem-related queries, to addressing concerns regarding the accessibility of funds, to attracting the right investor or devising an effective business plan. 

“Encouraged by the success and participation in our Webinars we strive to create content that would benefit entrepreneurs and startups. They also stand to gain hugely from the experience and expertise of the mentors comprising of top industry stakeholders.” said Naveen Raju, Executive Director, TiE Mumbai. 

Some of the online sessions organized in the current month by TiE Mumbai were –

Global Opportunities– To celebrate St. David’s Day, the National Day of Wales, on March 1, 2021, this session aimed to introduce the participants on the advantages of living, working, and studying, as well as investing in Wales. This enlightening webinar was moderated by Bob Herritty, who is a Welsh native with a long history of working in international businesses.

Idea Validation Session with Rajat Jain– It is said that “Nothing can stop the power of an IDEA whose time has come” but it is also critical to validate if YOUR IDEA has the POWER in it, for sustainable execution & growth, before you move on and start-up! To facilitate this IDEA VALIDATION, TiE Mumbai has launched yet another mentoring format, “Idea Validation Hotline” for all aspiring, budding, early-stage entrepreneurs who have a business Idea/concept. Rajat Jain is An IIT Delhi and IIM Ahmedabad Alumni.  He is a Founder Director of PadUp Ventures, a Knowledge and Mentoring Platform, focusing on providing deep mentoring and incubation services to early stage tech companies as well as other Incubators in India.

Insightful Session with Vinod Keni as the Investor of the Month – Vinod Keni is the Partner-Artha Ventures Fund, Co-founder & Managing Partner- Peachtree Management Advisors and Bottomline Fintech.  An active angel investor, mentor and advisor, Vinod has invested in healthcare, technology, services, cybersecurity, retail & manufacturing. He brings a unique perspective that combines best practices, practical solutions, demonstrated execution capabilities with experience, expertise and extensive networks.

Workshop on Modular equations to Cryptography and Blockchain- This interesting session focused on the application of Modular equations to Cryptography and Blockchain. Modular functions are used in Cryptography, Block chain, Zero knowledge proof – generating large numbers with precision to be used for tracking processing & they can be applied in practically every field and industry. There are infinite symmetries in nature and modular forms give the deep connect between them. Modular equations have applications in many fields and availability of computing power and huge manpower resources that India has can play wonders. India can bring about a paradigm shift in the field of computing.

Building Global Businesses | Entrepreneurs In The World Of Change- This panel discussion was organized by TiE Mumbai in partnership with Amazon. This session brought together multiple stakeholders of the ecosystem from Corporate, businesses & Investors as panelists. The eminent speakers for this discussion were Anjali Bansal- Founder, Avaana Capital, Ashish Ajmera- Co-Founder & Creator, Jackinthebox toys, Mary Ghobrial- Director- Marketplace expansion, Amazon Middle East and Meghana Narayan- Co-Founder, Slurrp Farm.

Some sessions further planned in the month are-

• Why isn’t crowdfunding the first port of call for start-ups with Ravikant Sabnavis, CEO- Global Oral Care Products
• Idea Validation Hotline | Ninad Karpe – Partner, 100X.VC
• Entrepreneurs well-being with Dr. Marcus Ranney- Champion of Wellbeing | Planetary Health | Media and Technology
• TFN’s Women Foodpreneur Series with Ahana Gautam – CEO & Co-Founder, Open Secret, Dinika Bhatia – Founder & CEO, Nutty Gritties (DRB Foods), Mira Jhala – Operating Partner, ScaleX | Ex- Cure.Fit and Rashmi Daga – Founder, FreshMenu.

About TiE Mumbai

The Indus Entrepreneurs (TiE), was founded in 1992 in Silicon Valley by a group of successful entrepreneurs, corporate executives, and senior professionals with roots in the Indus region. Since 1992. TiE has been supporting entrepreneurs by offering education, mentorship, networking and funding opportunities. The mission of TiE is to foster entrepreneurship globally through the 5 pillars of TiE : mentoring, networking and education, funding and incubation. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community. TiE’s focus area is to generate enable the next generation of entrepreneurs. There are currently 11,000 members, including over 2,500 charter members in 60 chapters across 17 countries. TiE’s mission is to foster entrepreneurship globally through mentoring, networking, and education. Dedicated to the virtuous cycle of wealth creation and giving back to the community, TiE’s focus is on generating and nurturing our next generation of entrepreneurs.

TVS Credit concludes E.P.I.C Season 2; announces winners of the unique campus engagement programme

Mumbai, 15 March 2021 (TGN): Inspiring the aspiring business, tech and finance professionals, India’s leading financial services provider TVS Credit Services Ltd, announced the winners of EPIC Campus Challenge Season 2.

 

E.P.I.C, the annual campus engagement programme, focuses on encouraging young minds to unleash their technical and problem-solving skills. The challenges were based on Analytics, Strategy, IT and Finance. Students across B-schools and streams such as M.E/M.Tech, B.Tech/B.E  M.A/B.A/B.Sc/M.Sc. and CA participated in the campus challenge.

 

Speaking on the success of EPIC season 2, Mr. Venkat Gopalakrishnan, Chief Executive Officer, TVS Credit said, “We at TVS Credit realise that for a company to be an employer of choice, the journey begins long before our potential team members are even thinking of employment. Throughout the contest we witnessed the futuristic vision these young minds hold.”

The contest witnessed double the participation this year, with a total of 20,000 registrations from over 1200 colleges. A total of 96 students from 50 teams were shortlisted through three rounds of intense challenges, where they were assessed on their critical and strategic thinking. 

 

The final winners of the different challenges were: Mukul Singh and Shrey Bansal from IIT Delhi won the IT challenge; Atul Sharma from SIOM won the Analytics Challenge; Raksha Agrawal and Iqbal Naseem from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kashipur won the Strategy Challenge and  Rishabh Nagori and Jay Patel from Indian Institute of Management (IIM), Kozhikode emerged as winners for the Finance Challenge.

 

Elaborating on the initiative, Mr. Charandeep Singh, Head – Marketing & CRM, TVS Credit said, “EPIC not only gives an opportunity for young professionals to prove their mettle, but also provides an environment which is quite different from traditional academic exercises. We are absolutely delighted with the kind of participation and healthy competition that was exhibited this season.”

 

The national finalists were invited to present their solutions as a part of the EPIC Season 2 Virtual Grand Finale. The top three winners and other national finalists were awarded attractive cash prizes.

 

About TVS Credit Services Ltd

TVS Credit Services Limited (TVS Credit) is part of the USD 8.5 bn TVS Group. It is a systemically important non-deposit taking Non-Banking Finance Company (NBFC) registered with the RBI. Inheriting the legacy of trust, value and service, the company has a range of thoughtfully-designed financial products that help millions aspire and achieve more. Over 5.4 million happy customers have been served with the help of 16,000+ motivated employees and robust IT-powered processes. The company’s presence spans the largest cities of urban India to the smallest villages of her rural heartland, bringing products within easy reach of Indians belonging to various walks of life.

To know more about TVS Credit at www.tvscredit.com.

LANXESS to hold Virtual Days EMEA

 · Interactive event from April 19 to 23 for customers in Europe, Middle East and Africa

· 27 webinars on products and services for numerous customer industries

· Virtual campus with LANXESS product worlds

 

Cologne, March 15, 2021 (TGN) – LANXESS is hosting the Virtual Days EMEA: From April 19 to 23, 2021, existing and potential customers of the specialty chemicals company can learn about new product developments, technologies and general industry trends at the online event.

 

LANXESS experts from nine business units will lead a total of 27 online sessions on the topics of "Construction and Coatings," "New Mobility," "Plastics and Sustainable Flame Retardants and Sustainability," and "Consumer Protection Products and Specialty Treatments." Overarching industry topics such as the "Circular Economy" and the new EU chemicals strategy for sustainability will also be discussed. In addition, all participants can interactively experience the company's product worlds on a virtual campus. In a 3D world, all participating business units present themselves to visitors and provide detailed information about products and solutions. Retrievable videos and brochures round off the extensive offering.

 

"Following the successful premiere of LANXESS Virtual Days in Asia in 2020, we are delighted that we can now also offer this innovative format to our customers in the Europe, Middle East and Africa region," says Ralf Krueger, Regional Head EMEA at LANXESS.

 

Who would like to participate can register for the LANXESS Virtual Days EMEA free of charge online at http://virtualdays.lanxess.com/.

 

About LANXESS:

LANXESS is a leading specialty chemicals company with sales of EUR 6.1 billion in 2020. The company currently has about 14,300 employees in 33 countries. The core business of LANXESS is the development, manufacturing and marketing of chemical intermediates, additives, specialty chemicals and plastics. LANXESS is listed in the leading sustainability indices Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI World and Europe) and FTSE4Good.

 

Forward-Looking Statements

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Inspiring Women Entrepreneurs come together on account of Women’s Week at an award function organised by Uprise India Initiatives

 

Mumbai, 08 March, 2021 (TGN):  Uprise India an initiative that Believes in extending support to upcoming entrepreneurs successfully conducted an award ceremony aimed at recognising inspiring entrepreneurs that have created their own mark at an event held in Mumbai. On account of women’s week, female entrepreneurs that have fought against several odds to stand up in a patriarchal society and take their businesses to towering heights; were recognized and felicitated.

Women achievers belonging to different fields of work were awarded for their noteworthy performance and achievements in their respective fields

Chief guest for the event was Ms. Mumtaz  Kazi, Motorwoman CSTM India’s first Indian Lady train driver

First Diesel engine driver in Asia.

“I am really elated that uprise India recognised my contribution in field of numerology and chose me  for this prestigious award. It is often thought that once a woman choses her family over her career she takes a backseat but it is the woman only who has taken the driving seat and driving everyone to achieve their dream. I was a commerce student with maths being my favourite thus numbers had always fascinated me and decoding them to understand the meaning behind them was really an interesting job to do.Today when I see a satisfied look on my client's face I feel happy being a numerologist” said Mrs. Ritu Aggarwal on receiving the Inspiring Woman Achievers award in field of numerology.

Uprise India has ideated robust programmes along with Rajneeti Ki Pathshala to enhance and support the entrepreneurial dreams of many aspiring entrepreneurs. The programme would be providing 360-degree business training, support & guidance to anyone who can enrol irrespective of their field and business profile, any women who own start-ups, SME’S oreven for individual professionals.


Some other Award Winners included Dr Sneha Deshpande, Former RJ Praniita Akotkar etc.

Dr. Ajay Pandey - co founder of Uprise India expressed his happiness saying, "We at Uprise India believe in only one motto of extending support we are a group of like minded people who hold experience in various sectors and we are more than happy to share our experience with others.Inspiring women achiever awards is just a small initiative to mark our respect to all those achievers who dared to dream despite of all obstacles".

Enlightening the achievers, Akash Shukla, Founder, Uprise India Initiatives said, “I am really overwhelmed by hearing such inspiring stories of will power and compassion. I want to thank Dr. Ulka Nair- Chairperson, Uprise India Initiatives, Dr.Ajay Pandey- Co-founder, Uprise India Initiatives Adarsh Agnihotri- CEO & Rahul Choudhary, VP Uprise India Initiatives, Sulekha Chandra , Ms. Pratibha Mishra, and all the members who made this initiative a great success. In today’s time, we are missing the mind-set of seeking out new knowledge and challenges and most importantly we are missing long term development plans. Would also like to thank founding members Venkatlaxmi Boggula, Shubhadeep das, Savita Sachwani and Eram Chowdhury along with Young youth leader Milind Kapde and Educationist Renuka Bangard attended this initiative.”