39 Nasscon’s Tech Start-Ups Set for Trip to Silicon Valley

Aimed at evangelizing and mentoring India’s burgeoning start-up ecosystem, National Association of Software and Services Companies (NASSCOM) is set to host the second edition of NASSCOM Innotrek 2015. With 39 start-ups selected for this year’s edition, the program aims to provide this group of Indian technology entrepreneurs & founders, an opportunity to get encouraged through workshops, networking sessions, investor panels, expert roundtables and corporate briefings with subject matter experts and global veterans.

InnoTrek initiative has received a very encouraging response from both – the participants and the industry – for promoting entrepreneurship, and providing a learning and networking platform for the participants. The shortlisted will also have the opportunity to learn important lessons on scaling up globally and forge relationships to give them a competitive advantage.

Starting May 11^th 2015, the program will provide insights into the booming technology markets along with networking opportunities with Silicon Valley investors, entrepreneurs and service providers. It will showcase 38 promising early stage tech startups from India working through diverse domains like ad-tech, mobility, big data analytics, SAAS, etc. The focus this year will be on practitioners networking and peer to peer interaction which will enable startups to learn from their counterparts in the valley.

On Innotrek Delegation visit, Mr. Ravi Gururaj, Chair, NASSCOM Product Council said “The U.S. is a large unified market with a single language and a single culture, which allows companies to grow big before they can start thinking of international expansion. Building on our event last year, we are excited to take 40 very promising and innovative start-ups to the Silicon Valley. We want to give them the exposure that will help them not only ‘think scale, but think global”.

Rajat Tandon, Sr. Director, NASSCOM 10,000 Startups added, “To win big, ‘I need to move to Silicon Valley’. I’ve heard this American Dream from entrepreneurs. Valley, is yes the globe’s tech mecca and with InnoTrek our objective is to deep dive into the SV (Silicon Valley) experience for startups and build back in India, since it’s better to be there, where your customers are.”

On the agenda for the week-long trek are workshops, accelerator visits, expert panels and roundtables on growth hacking, consumer & mobile web, and fund raising tips with successful US entrepreneurs, and investors. Entrepreneurs will also get to have a direct first-hand interaction with reputed seed accelerators like 500 Startups, Spinta Accelerator, and YCombinator that have an impressive portfolio of companies that they have invested in and accelerated from across the world. 

Delegation will also be attending the globally renowned TiECon. A complete day is for campus visits to the corporate offices of global tech giants like Google, LinkedIn and Facebook followed by a Shark Tank where these startups will get the opportunity to pitch to valley investors. Innotrek will conclude with the visit to Maker Faire, to "celebrate arts, crafts, science projects, engineering and the Do-It-Yourself mindset”, basically to encourage out-of-the-box thinking, which is critical for entrepreneurs.

Wanderers 4.0 Flagged Off from Wrangler Outlet in City

After a nationwide search for India’s most passionate bikers, ten winners have been chosen to embark on an epic road trip as part of Wrangler’s True Wanderer 4.0 contest.

We were present at the Bengaluru flag-off ceremony where Sudhir Prasad and Saquib Ahmad joined eight other journeymen who have embarked on the week-long road-trip all kitted-out in Wrangler’s signature biking-focused denims and tees.

All ten riders will provide daily updates on their trip via personal blogs that include write-ups, videos and pictures from the road, all of which can be viewed at www.truewanderers.in. One of these ten riders will also take home a brand-new Triumph Bonneville at the end of their journey based on your votes and the ruling of an expert panel.    

Remedinet App Makes Health Insurance Claims Available at Fingertips

Remedinet Technologies, India’s first end-to-end electronic cashless claims exchange for health insurance, has launched two mobile apps on Windows 8.1 and Android platforms with Microsoft Visual Studio, for making information on the status of cashless health insurances claims easily available to patients and hospitals. Insurance desks and resources working out of hospitals can download Remedinet - Hospital mobile app to access information regarding claims adjudication while patients can download Remedinet - Consumer app to check the status of their claims.

The app is available for Windows and Android based mobile devices such as tabs and smartphones. The iOS version of the apps is expected to be available soon.

Munish Daga, CEO, Remedinet Technologies said: “Today, information is accessible at the fingertips, and we are trying to play our small role by enabling both hospitals and patients to monitor the status of their cashless claims on handheld devices. The aim of this launch is to make the entire cashless claims process as fast, fluid, and efficient as possible. Without a solid technology backbone, achieving efficient and transparent transactions is next to impossible. Microsoft’s solutions and the Windows 8.1 platform have enabled us to build these future-ready apps, and this makes the process of claim settlement easier and more consumer-friendly.” 

Vineet Durani, Director – Windows Business Group at Microsoft India says “There is a huge need to leverage technology optimally to support the healthcare ecosystem in India, and the launch of these apps on Windows 8.1 platform is our contribution to this cause. We are glad to be associated with Remedinet Technologies, as this association reinforces Microsoft’s commitment to developing technology that revolves around people and helps transform lives.” 

Remedinet - Hospital app

Authorized people from the hospital with valid user ID on the Remedinet platform will be able to log in anytime from anywhere and check the status of their claim. This will eliminate any need to be at the desk all the time. Hospitals housed in large complexes with multiple buildings will benefit tremendously from this app as the hospital staff will now be able to access the progress of the claims through their mobile phone - from any building, wing or department, any time. They can access the entire history of the claim on the app simply by entering either the name of the patient or the reference number of the claim.

Remedinet - Consumer app

This app gives power to the patients and their family to access the latest status of their cashless health insurance claim at kiosks installed in hospitals. The application is easy to navigate and information can be accessed by entering either the name of the patient or the reference number of the claim. The system does not require the customer to approach the customer service department or the claims office and wait in a queue to seek information. Using this convenient option, consumers can obtain information on their handheld devices as well as enjoy the freedom of access - anytime and from anywhere.

Healthy Diet Gives Vigorous Scalp & Hair, Says AHS Experts

Advanced Hair Studio (AHS), a leading hair replacement, hair re-growth company recently conducted a hair care session with Bangalore’s renowned nutritionist Ryan Fernando and AHS ambassador Kate Hallam, Former Beauty queen, Actress and International Model and Wife to Lucky Ali in Bangalore. The session included an informative talk highlighting the importance of simple dietary requirements to get a perfectly healthy scalp and beautiful hair. The session also answered a plethora of conventional myths regarding hair care, highlighted the latest hair trends, advancements in the hair industry as well.

Ryan Fernando, while discussing the importance of hair in the session, strongly recommended that eating healthy is the best way to look beautiful. Human cells are made up in a very basic way of raw materials (Carbon, Hydrogen, Oxygen and Nitrogen and plethora of minerals) and eating right provides these essential raw materials that lead to the perfect maintenance, growth and regeneration of hair.

Further talking about healthy eating, Ryan Fernando, renowned Nutritionist (Bangalore), said, “Hair, nails and skin are the first indicators for bad eating, where they lose their vibrancy. Therefore, one needs to be very conscious of eating the right foods (fruits, vegetables, grains, dairy products and water) as well as eating the right calories (protein, carb and fats). It is very important for us to determine the nutrients value and accordingly supplement our food intakes.

I thank Advanced Hair Studio and Kate Hallam to have come up with this concept of educating people about healthy eating and its benefits.”

Kate Hallam, Former Beauty queen, Actress and International Model and Wife to Lucky Ali and Advanced Hair Studio brand ambassador while addressing the media said, “It’s high time that we start taking our diet seriously. Increasing stress, erratic sleeping schedules, busy lifestyles, pollution, everything adds to the regular wear and tear of body. Hair being a vital component of our body requires equal attention and dietary needs, as we have noticed it only catches our attention, when we have already lost a major portion of it. I consider myself lucky to have come in the sanctuary of Advanced Hair Studio and their unique procedures that helped me enhance my locks. Their regular hair care sessions on helped me know more about my hair inside- out and increase their luster over the time.

I would also like to take this opportunity to thank Ryan to provide have shown such great support and have come out with us to promote this cause with us. ”

We, at Advanced Hair Studio strongly has also devised a unique procedure, called Advanced Fitness Programme, which is considered as one of the best treatments in the world to control hair loss and save existing hair.  It also thicken your existing thin and weak hair, re-grow hair in areas where the hair follicles are still alive but not dead, improves scalp condition and improves the texture of hair.

Advanced Hair Studio Fitness Program promises to benefit all those who face hair thinning or hair fall problem. This procedure has given results to thousands of clients across the world.   

Adarsh Credit Co-Op Implements SAP Financial To Stengsthen Customer Engagement

SAP India has announced that Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd, a leading multi-state credit co-operative society, has chosen SAP solutions for financial services with clear goals: faster development and introduction of new products and meet increasing customer demands by shaping solutions to fit the realities of the modern-day financial service institution.

This implementation enables Adarsh Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd to improve the accessibility of customer information and empower its customers to conduct financial transactions on a user-friendly and cost-efficient application platform. Adarsh Credit Co-Operative Society Ltd. becomes one of the front running customers to leverage the strength of SAP solutions for the financial services institutions.

 With a reach of over a million members across India through its branches and advisors network, Adarsh Credit Co-operative Society Ltd serves customers based in remotest areas of India. They needed technology solutions that supported their vision of financial inclusion at any time or place across India. Their team already runs SAP Mobiliser that helps them empower the low income population with simplified cash collection procedures and secure transactions conducted over mobile device.

The financial services sector has always been a key focus for SAP India to deliver innovative products and services which can further upward organizations to unlock growth opportunities and better serve customers with new-age technology. SAP solutions for the financial services sector are designed to support customer centricity, real-time processing and standardization while enabling faster product innovation.