The Tech Panda takes a look at recent tech launches.
plutos ONE launched what they claimed is India’s first conversational AI based offer discovery platform on WhatsApp, to revolutionize the way consumers explore and avail offers and deals. Users can conveniently discover amazing offers with just a tap on WhatsApp, eliminating the need to navigate through multiple websites or sift through countless discounts.
Rajjat Gulati, Co-Founder of plutos ONE, commented, “At plutos ONE, we have always been at the forefront of innovation. With our Conversational AI-based Offer Discovery Platform, we have once again raised the bar on innovation and customer experience.”
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DashLoc, an Indian company specializing in hyperlocal discovery and growth, launched DashLoc 2.0, a revolutionary upgrade to its dashboard platform. Building upon the success of DashLoc 1.0, this new iteration incorporates cutting-edge technology and advanced features to redefine the user experience, empowering brands with actionable insights and customizable solutions.
Gaurav Kumar, Co-Founder and CTO at DashLoc, commented on the launch, saying, “We’re incredibly excited to unveil DashLoc 2.0, a culmination of our relentless pursuit of innovation and user-centric design. The Unique Selling Proposition (USP) of DashLoc 2.0 lies in its seamless blend of advanced technology with user-centric features. With this latest release, we aim to elevate the user dashboard experience as well as leverage a new tech stack for quicker and easier development of advanced features. This transition reinforces DashLoc’s dedication to offering advanced solutions and remaining at the forefront of technology and user expectations. We’re confident that DashLoc 2.0 will transform how brands engage with their audiences and navigate the ever-evolving complexities of the modern marketplace.”
With state-of-the-art AI algorithms and advanced ML models, this new version empowers brands to take center stage, leveraging data to shape their future endeavors with unparalleled precision. In addition, integration with GenAI technology enhances the platform’s functionality and effectiveness, establishing a new benchmark in hyperlocal discovery and growth solutions.
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Mudrex, a global crypto investment platform launched Mudrex Prime, an exclusive Over-the-Counter (OTC) services division catering to institutional and high-net-worth individuals. During its pilot phase in the last quarter of 2023, Mudrex Prime achieved a transaction volume surpassing $100 million catering to a diverse clientele of 200+ institutions in India and the European Union.
CEO and Co-founder, Edul Patel, said, “We are incredibly excited to introduce Mudrex’s OTC services, a significant step towards fulfilling the evolving needs of institutional and family businesses in the crypto space. We aim to empower our users, whether they are seasoned institutions or individuals, with the flexibility to trade across a diverse range of crypto assets. The launch of OTC services is a testament to our commitment to serve all types of clients”.
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The OTC services provided by Mudrex Prime are fully compliant with regulatory standards. The platform is registered with the Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) in India and holds a Virtual Asset Service Provider license in the European Union. The platform prioritizes KYC(B)/AML checks to guarantee the legitimacy and security of all transactions. Headquartered in Bengaluru and San Francisco, Mudrex is backed by Y-Combinator, Nexus Ventures, Arkham Ventures, and Tribe Capital.
Mudrex Prime places a strong emphasis on personalized relationship management, offering users tailored OTC solutions with dedicated tax filing assistance for a seamless experience. The platform is committed to multi-time zone dedicated support, ensuring users receive assistance around the clock.
Confluent, Inc. the data streaming company, announced the Confluent Migration Accelerator, a new program in partnership with the Confluent partner ecosystem to jumpstart organizations’ data streaming journeys. As enterprises look to migrate away from Apache Kafka and traditional streaming infrastructure (e.g. messaging systems), Confluent’s Migration Accelerator will lower the barrier to migration.
“Organizations that rely on traditional data infrastructure or less complete Kafka alternatives are burdened with static data that prevents them from flourishing,” said Paul Mac Farland, VP of Partner and Innovation Ecosystem, Confluent. “The Confluent Migration Accelerator will make it easy for organizations to swiftly reap the benefits of the only data streaming platform that streams, governs, processes and connects real-time data. Confluent empowers customers to leverage valuable legacy data to power modern, cloud-based apps and experiences.”
The Why
Real-time data is critical for modern businesses to drive new customer experiences, improve business operations and fuel innovation across products and services. Open-source Apache Kafka® has gained widespread adoption as a way to harness real-time data, with over 100,000 global organizations and 75% of the Fortune 500 using it today. Despite its popularity, self-managing open-source Kafka can create significant ongoing operational burdens and risks – ones that only grow over time. While Kafka serves as the foundation for modern data systems, it does not provide all of the necessary functionalities out-of-the-box like elastic scalability, failover processes, cluster sizing and more. This means spending valuable development time and resources building low-level tooling and maintaining platform performance rather than on other high-value projects.
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Kramer an audio-visual experiences company expanded its innovative Series 3 product line, setting a new standard in the AV signal management domain. Series 3 shows Kramer’s commitment to providing end-to-end solutions that are fully interoperable and connected, offering unprecedented simplicity, flexibility, and scalability in AV integration.
Kramer’s Series 3 represents the essence of high-performance audio-visual experiences, offering premium quality with uncompressed 4K60 4:4:4 video, zero latency, and advanced connectivity features like fast switching, single-cable extension, and USB-C interfaces. Designed to support the most advanced collaboration devices and demanding use cases, Series 3 ensures top-notch AV signal processing in any setting.
Series 3 provides full coverage of all AV connectivity protocols, offering compatibility with a wide range of signal management products. This extensive support spans from legacy to advanced protocols, facilitating effortless integration with any preferred collaboration devices.
“With Series 3, we are not just launching a product line, but we are redefining the AV signal management approach. This series is a testament to Kramer’s commitment to continual innovation. As we look ahead, we are excited to keep expanding our offerings, adding more products and solutions to this domain. Our goal is to empower our customers with simplicity, flexibility, and efficiency, ensuring they stay ahead in a rapidly evolving digital world.” says Yishai Mescheloff, VP AVSM and Connect.
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Responding to the intensifying environmental crisis, Beyond Imagination Technologies, a prominent blockchain company, has revealed BITBhoomi – a revolutionary blockchain-powered platform designed for the digital monitoring, reporting, and verification of green initiatives, specifically focused on reforesting open spaces in urban and non-urban areas alike. In the coming weeks, the platform plans to unveil its exclusive cryptocurrency, $BHOOMI. This digital asset will serve not only as a means for crowdfunding but also as a key element in fostering a dynamic blockchain community committed to tackling real-world challenges through inventive technological solutions.
Nikhil Goyal, CEO & Co-Founder, Beyond Imagination Technologies expressed his enthusiasm at the launch of BITBhoomi and said, “With the launch of BITBhoomi, we want to bring sustainability into everyday conversations, aiming to shift it from boardroom discussions to dining table dialogues. Our newly launched solution envisions a comprehensive approach, leveraging technology, environmental sustainability, and community engagement to drive transformative change.”
The Why
Alarming statistics from The World Count report reveals that from 2011 to 2015, approximately 20 million hectares of forest were lost annually, with an alarming acceleration to an average of 28 million hectares per year since 2016. This translates to the devastating reality of one football field of forest lost every single second. In a bid to counteract this dire situation, BITBhoomi leverages the power of blockchain and NFT technology to enhance the transparency and traceability of donation campaigns, specifically targeting the mitigation of adverse effects caused by human activities on the environment.
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BITBhoomi brings a host of benefits to the forefront of environmental initiatives, fostering a sense of ownership and pride among stakeholders. The platform provides real-time updates, ensuring accountability and trust in the reforestation process. By utilizing innovative approaches towards conservation and reforestation initiatives, BITBhoomi not only promotes transparency but also supports long-term sustainability, making it a catalyst for positive change in the battle against deforestation.
Corporate entities looking to strengthen their environmental initiatives can leverage BITBhoomi data-driven insights, corporate social responsibility integration, and ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and sustainability reporting capabilities. BITBhoomi empowers companies to actively participate in mitigating environmental damage, making their commitment to sustainability tangible and measurable.
The platform introduces a comprehensive suite of impact reporting tools for reforestation efforts, ensuring meaningful contributions from every donation. Key features include advanced tree counting technology for accurate impact visualization, precise geolocation of planted trees to enhance transparency, real-time monitoring of tree growth and health for a deeper donor connection, data-driven optimization for optimal planting times, and measurement of carbon sequestration to contribute to global climate change initiatives. Additionally, the platform assesses and manages soil organic carbon levels to ensure the long-term health and sustainability of reforested areas.
team collaboration and productivity software: AI-powered capabilities to Loom, an asynchronous video communication tool, and Trello
Atlassian Corporation (NASDAQ: TEAM), a provider of team collaboration and productivity software, has introduced new AI-powered capabilities to Loom, an asynchronous video communication tool, and Trello, a visual personal productivity tool. It also announced the general availability of Confluence whiteboards, a freeform canvas feature in its popular Confluence product. The features are aimed to make it easier to collaborate visually for a variety of tasks – from weekly meetings/catchups, to tracking the progress of a project, to brainstorming new ideas.
Erika Trautman, Head of product, Work Management, Atlassian said, “As employees seek new ways to connect, the use of visual collaboration tools is on the rise. Video, digital canvases, and other non-text content types are enhancing or replacing written updates. At Atlassian, we’re enabling this richer, more visual experience with our work management products.”
“The new AI features in Loom and Trello will drive meaningful collaboration and increase personal productivity in the age of distributed work. And when it comes to Confluence whiteboards, we’re just getting started and look forward to sharing more about our plans to bring the power of AI to this tool in a few months,” she added.
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New AI-powered features in Loom help create and share video updates faster
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Physics Wallah unveiled India’s first indigenously built AI education suite “Alakh AI”. In less than two months, it has already attracted more than 1.5 million users.
CEO and Founder of Physics Wallah, Alakh Pandey said, “Today, we stand at the cusp of a new dawn in education. “Padhai Ka Naya Andaaz” is more than a theme; it is our commitment to provide a learning experience that transcends traditional boundaries, making education more personalised, effective, and engaging for every student. These initiatives are a testament to our belief in the transformative power of education and our commitment to empowering students with the tools they need to succeed.”
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Apart from Alakh AI, PW launched the following innovative tech products to enhance the learning outcomes of students:
Liminal Custody Solutions (Liminal), a digital asset custody and wallet infrastructure provider in the APAC and MENA launched of its Institutional Custody Offering. This comes in response to the escalating demand from institutional investors for secure and compliant digital asset solutions.
“Traditional financial markets have long thrived on the principle of ‘segregation of duties’, ensuring market integrity through clear divisions of responsibility. With a large number of institutions expressing interest in digital assets, security and compliance remain paramount. With our Institutional Custody Offering at Liminal, we address these concerns head-on, providing a secure and compliant platform for institutions to confidently enter this innovative asset class. Unlock new investment opportunities and achieve your digital asset goals with Liminal – your trusted partner in the digital revolution.” said Manan Vora SVP of Strategy & Business Operations at Liminal.
The Why
As digital assets gain mainstream adoption, institutions require robust security and scalable options for storing their digital assets.
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Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company announced significant additions to its flagship Akamai App & API Protector product, including advanced defenses against sophisticated application-layer distributed denial-of-service (DDoS) attacks.
“The evolution of Akamai App & API Protector highlights our focus on innovation and a customer-centric approach,” said Rupesh Chokshi, Senior Vice President and General Manager of Application Security at Akamai. “These machine learning enhancements and shared telemetry across Akamai are designed to strengthen and simplify web application and API defense. They provide the strategic edge necessary for businesses to thrive in today’s digital economy.”
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