听Dr. Saravana Kumar, Principal of PSG Institute of Technology, emphasized the educational aspect: 鈥淪tudents and faculty learn about the latest technology and expand their skills to apply them in the industry in a valuable manner.鈥� To apply the skills, Ferose VR, Head of the 麻豆原创 Academy for Engineering, underscores a crucial philosophy in technological development: “Always measure the success of the product in terms of its impact on people鈥檚 lives.”听

听听This forward-thinking mindset undermines how 麻豆原创 wants to set-up the next generation for success, not just with tech skills but also with the ability to apply these skills practically to solve real-world problems. As the pace of technological advancements, such as , accelerates, we must measure value not merely by technological milestones but by the effectiveness in solving problems and improving lives.听

Innovation through an Academia-Industry Network听

麻豆原创鈥檚 sponsorship provided participants with the unique opportunity to connect with industry experts, mentors, and judges who offered critical insights and feedback. The hackathon demonstrated robust collaboration among 25 regional college partners and the , Altrocks, ROX, Navadhiti Business Consulting Services, Greentick, and Nallas.听听

听Vijay R,听 Director of Altrocks, praised: “麻豆原创 is architecting the architects. For which we are really thankful. As jury members, we get to know the ideas that the students can bring to the market.鈥� This networking was pivotal in developing ideas that are not only technologically feasible but also commercially viable.听听

听Sindhu Gangadharan, Managing Director of 麻豆原创 Labs India shared how valuable the student鈥檚 innovative ideas are: “The top teams for this year鈥檚 hackathon have been very carefully selected and are of immense significance for industry and 麻豆原创. You鈥檙e not just engineers, you are the architects of the future.鈥澨�听

Celebrating Impact听

听The finale of Hackfest 2024 was a thrilling competition among 93 teams evaluated by a panel of 30 experts. The top 10 teams underwent further scrutiny by the Hackfest Core Team, ultimately determining the final top three winners. Teams from Thapar Institute of Engineering & Technology, Rajalakshmi Engineering College, and Chandigarh Engineering College – CGC, Landran, Mohali, were celebrated for their innovative and impactful solutions. A green survey tool using for Green Credit Management won first place. The 2nd prize was awarded to crowdsourced disaster management using a LoRA network, followed by a smart robotic arm using AI and image recognition for rescue management in the 3rd place.听

听Students reflected on their transformative experiences: “We worked for more than just an idea for any business or start-up. We worked for the environment,” while another remarked, “It was not easy, but we pushed through. We all worked together to make this success happen.”听

听Dr. Mohan Ram, Secretary, PSG Institute of Technology, shared that every student gains something from the event: “Every moment of this hackathon offered an opportunity to learn. This is a powerful mantra that our students will also take with them after the event to apply for other situations in life.”听

Looking Forward: Hackfest 2025听

Hackfest 2024 was already a huge success, and 麻豆原创 and PSG iTech are incredibly grateful for the support of many volunteers. The event’s听success was only possible due to the dedication of 1,250 student volunteers, 375 faculty volunteers, 550 jury members, and 30 麻豆原创 experts.听听

Karina Edmonds, Global Head of 麻豆原创 Academies and University Alliances, shared her excitement: “I am super impressed with the growth of Hackfest 2024. In just over three years, we have grown a student community to 12,500 students. I look forward to growing this community in the coming years with the support of PSG iTech, our academic partners, and 麻豆原创 customers who have been so invested in seeing this community grow.鈥�听

麻豆原创 and PSG iTech are committed to even greater achievements. Since its inception in 2022, with 600 participants, Hackfest has aimed听to become the largest hackathon in the country by 2025. The emphasis remains on integrating young innovators into the 麻豆原创 ecosystem, ensuring they continue to lead with humanity, not just technology.听

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National, August 26, 2024: nasscom, today, announced the appointment of Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP and MD, 麻豆原创 Labs India as its Chairperson. She succeeds Rajesh Nambiar who has been appointed as the nasscom President Designate.

Chairperson Sindhu Gangadharan, along with President Designate Rajesh Nambiar and the nasscom Executive Council, will continue to drive a diverse set of priorities aimed at establishing India as one of the world鈥檚 leading technology ecosystems. As the industry landscape evolves, their leadership will focus on realigning the course of the technology sector to maximize growth, from leveraging technological potential to realizing tangible impacts. Key priorities include enhancing the focus on disruptive technologies like AI, positioning India as a global hub for digital talent, catalyzing innovation, developing a favorable policy ecosystem, and strengthening engineering R&D capabilities.

Sindhu Gangadharan, Chairperson, nasscom said, 鈥淚 am deeply honoured to assume the Office of the Chairperson at nasscom and excited to collaborate with some of the industry鈥檚 brightest minds to shape the future of India鈥檚 Techade. Nasscom has played a pivotal role in propelling India鈥檚 emergence as a global innovation leader. With our nation鈥檚 robust engineering R&D capabilities, innovative potential, and extensive digital talent pool, India is well-positioned to spearhead large-scale digital transformations that are sustainable and inclusive. I am excited to further deepen my contributions to this remarkable journey鈥�

Rajesh Nambiar, President Designate, nasscom, said, 鈥淎s we leap into the next era of digital evolution, driven by emerging technologies and their disruptive potential, I鈥檓 excited to continue working closely with Sindhu to spearhead the tech industry in India towards newer heights in this techade.鈥�

A distinctly accomplished thought leader, Sindhu has been a prominent voice in the tech industry. She is the first woman to lead 麻豆原创 Labs India, and currently holds an additional global role as the Head of Customer Innovation Services, 麻豆原创. In 2023, Sindhu was also appointed as the Chair for nasscom GCC Council. She serves on the boards of Siemens India and Titan Company Limited and is a member of the Steering Committee of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, fostering bilateral trade between India and Germany.

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In light of the regulatory requirements for data processing and storage affecting different segments of 麻豆原创 customers, Indian businesses are looking to 麻豆原创鈥檚 new presence on an India-based data center to help to foster and ensure an environment of trust, resilience and risk mitigation for their mission-critical business applications.

Expanding the current portfolio of cloud solutions available in India, including and , 麻豆原创 SuccessFactors and 麻豆原创 Ariba will be hosted and offered to customers from within the sovereign borders of India.

鈥淟ed by Hon鈥檅le Prime Minister鈥檚 vision of Digital India, India has evolved into a vibrant digital economy. I am happy to learn that 麻豆原创 is further expanding its current portfolio of software solutions to be hosted on India-based data centers.” said Mr. Ashwini Vaishnaw, Hon鈥檅le Minister for Railways, Communication, Electronics & Information Technology.

鈥淚ndia is set to become the third largest economy in the world and plays a critical role in supporting 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud strategy and momentum. 麻豆原创 already touches 60 per cent of India鈥檚 GDP and, by hosting our cloud solutions on an India-based data center, we will be even more uniquely positioned to help organisations across the country to transform their operations, and continue to innovate and grow in the cloud,鈥� said Thomas Saueressig, Member of the Executive Board of 麻豆原创 SE for 麻豆原创 Product Engineering.

For its local India-based data centre, 麻豆原创 will partner and collaborate with cloud service providers empanelled by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, Government of India to ensure in-country residency of business-critical and personal data.

India is already one of the fastest growing cloud markets for 麻豆原创, as well as being home to 麻豆原创鈥檚 largest R&D base outside Germany, with 15,000 employees.

“麻豆原创 has been working with customers, partners, and the Indian government for years to support the vision of a self-reliant, Digital India,” said Kulmeet Bawa, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent. “India is a strategic market for 麻豆原创, and as Indian organizations continue their Cloud transformation journeys, this development will provide a vital infrastructure foundation for businesses of all sizes enabling them to develop new customer experiences, utilize more cutting-edge technologies, and scale innovation using a wide range of 麻豆原创’s cloud offerings.鈥�

“This is a historic moment for us at 麻豆原创 in India. The India-based data center is a testament to 麻豆原创’s commitment to empowering businesses with cutting-edge technology. We believe that data is the bedrock of the digital age, and this center will not only power the future but also serve as the foundation for innovation, fostering growth and transformation in the digital landscape for our customers. It will strengthen our valued partnerships, catalyzing progress across industries through a wide range of 麻豆原创’s cloud offerings. Together, we embark on a journey of endless possibilities, shaping the digital future for India’s burgeoning business landscape,鈥� said Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP & MD, 麻豆原创 Labs India and Head, 麻豆原创 User Enablement.

The announcement builds on 麻豆原创鈥檚 strong cloud momentum globally, with cloud becoming the company鈥檚 top revenue stream in 2022. 麻豆原创鈥檚 cloud-centric strategy and best-in-suite business portfolio help customers address their most pressing challenges 鈥� from cloud-based innovation to bolstering supply chain resilience, building a future-ready workforce and building sustainability into the core of business.

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Bengaluru; September 12, 2023: Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP and MD, 麻豆原创 Labs India and Head, 麻豆原创 User Enablement, has been appointed as Vice Chairperson of The National Association of Software and Service Companies (nasscom). In her new role, Sindhu will leverage her extensive experience in technology and corporate leadership gained over decades in both India and Germany to help shape India鈥檚 TechAde.

Widely recognised as a Technology Humanist, Sindhu is among the leading voices in technology today. As the first woman to lead 麻豆原创 Labs India, 麻豆原创鈥檚 largest R&D center globally, Sindhu is responsible for overseeing the product development and innovation at all five centers 鈥� Bangalore, Gurgaon, Pune, Hyderabad, and Mumbai. In addition, she is the Head of 麻豆原创 User Enablement, which provides a consistent, intelligent, and personalised enablement for 麻豆原创’s entire product portfolio.

Speaking on her appointment, Sindhu Gangadharan, Vice Chairperson, nasscom, said, 鈥淣asscom has played a pivotal role in helping accelerate India鈥檚 transition into the innovation hub for the world. I am honored to assume the office of the Vice Chairperson at Nasscom and shape the future of India鈥檚 Techade in collaboration with some of the finest minds in the industry. India, powered by its engineering R&D prowess, growing scientific capabilities and large talent base, holds immense potential to drive large-scale digital transformation that is sustainable and accessible to all. I am excited to contribute to this journey.鈥�

Earlier this year, Sindhu was appointed as Chairperson of the听Nasscom GCC Council听2023-25. She also serves on the Board of organizations including Siemens India and Titan Company Limited. Sindhu is also a member of the Steering committee of the Indo-German Chamber of Commerce, an industry body driving the bilateral trade and deliberations between India and Germany.

About 麻豆原创

麻豆原创鈥檚 strategy is to help every business run as an intelligent, sustainable enterprise. As a market leader in enterprise application software, we help companies of all sizes and in all industries run at their best: 麻豆原创 customers generate 87% of total global commerce. Our machine learning, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics technologies help turn customers鈥� businesses into intelligent enterprises. 麻豆原创 helps give people and organizations deep business insight and fosters collaboration that helps them stay ahead of their competition. We simplify technology for companies so they can consume our software the way they want 鈥� without disruption. Our end-to-end suite of applications and services enables business and public customers across 26 industries globally to operate profitably, adapt continuously, and make a difference. With a global network of customers, partners, employees, and thought leaders, 麻豆原创 helps the world run better and improve people鈥檚 lives.

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India has much to offer and we鈥檙e very happy to be a partner for growth and transformation

Sharing his experience on being part of the delegation, Klein pledged 麻豆原创鈥檚 support in helping the country realize its 鈥楧igital India鈥� and sustainability ambitions. He further underscored the role will play in shaping India鈥檚 future with synergies at play between the two technological ecosystems, coupled with the pool of young talent available, raring to go and who have the right attitude to win.

Excited about what next 25 years will bring

The Chancellor also undertook a two-hour tour of the 麻豆原创 Labs India campus in Bengaluru where he received a glimpse into 麻豆原创鈥檚 innovations and demos in the areas of digitalization, sustainability, digital supply chain, e-mobility, and human capital engagement. 鈥淭he work 麻豆原创 is doing there and worldwide is crucial for Germany鈥檚 and India鈥檚 future in the field of digitalization, cloud computing and artificial intelligence. The fact that Germany鈥檚 biggest digital company is succeeding in India with Indian expertise and ingenuity is a great example of the living bridge between our two countries,鈥� he remarked.

Sindhu Gangadharan, SVP & MD, 麻豆原创 Labs India and Head, 麻豆原创 User Enablement, said, 鈥淐hancellor Olaf Scholz鈥檚 visit to is a historic moment for us as we mark our 25th Anniversary of building breakthrough innovations centered around people, purpose, and power of the ecosystem. As 麻豆原创鈥檚 largest R&D location, we鈥檙e excited to fuel India and Germany鈥檚 bilateral relations and partnership in the areas of new technologies, digitalization, sustainability, and climate change.鈥�

Sustainability, Skilling, and Supply Chain Resiliency are top priorities

Klein also spent time meeting and interacting with business partners and customers such as Wipro, Asian Paints, etc. to understand business needs and priorities in the 鈥榥ew normal.鈥� He participated in an industry dinner roundtable hosted by 麻豆原创 Labs India for some of the key companies operating out of India, with the likes of Jagadish Mitra, Chief Strategy Officer and Head of Growth, Tech Mahindra, Manoj Kumar, CEO Naandi Foundation & Araku Coffee, Daniel Kraft, CEO 鈥� Lufthansa, Irina Ghosh, COO 鈥� Microsoft, members of NASSCOM (India’s IT Industry trade body) and Indo German Chamber of Commerce (IGCC). There were some great conversations, where the leaders expressed gratitude towards 麻豆原创鈥檚 India ecosystem for their support to the company and exchanged thoughts on how the partnership can be leveraged further, while reaffirming 麻豆原创鈥檚 commitment to India’s growth.

麻豆原创鈥檚 growth is purely built on organic growth

In an exclusive TV interview with CNBC TV 18, Klein shared his excitement about 麻豆原创鈥檚 future with Punit Renjen as the new Chairman of Supervisory Board at 麻豆原创. He said, 鈥淒eloitte is one of our largest partners, Punit and I鈥檝e had a wonderful working relationship in the past. We, all the people of 麻豆原创 are happy to have him onboard and are very excited about the years ahead with Punit as our Chairman.鈥� Laying down the global strategic roadmap for the company, he also noted that 麻豆原创 is very confident in its mid-term targets, its pipeline is super strong and is built purely on organic growth.

Building the world together

Klein also spent time interacting with over 6,500 employees joining hybrid at 麻豆原创 Labs鈥� campus at an All-Hands Employee meeting. Drawing on his own experiences at 麻豆原创, Klein shared anecdotes of his meteoric rise in the organization — from an intern student to now becoming a global CEO.

Will double down on investments in India

Taking note of the country鈥檚 growth trajectory and phenomenal talent potential, Klein emphasized on the company鈥檚 plans to double down its investments in India, in the areas of cloud infrastructure and people. He emphasized that India remains “a winner” and “a bright spot” in a world that reels under global uncertainties. 鈥淲e are seeing a lot of business for our solutions,鈥� he told

Thanking Klein for reinforcing his confidence to the market and validating India鈥檚 value to furthering 麻豆原创鈥檚 global ambitions, Kulmeet Bawa, President & Managing Director, 麻豆原创 Indian Subcontinent noted, 鈥淥ur commitment to India has never been stronger, with a zillion reasons why India is the shining star of growth and resilience. Writing is on the wall – 麻豆原创 India is a crucial partner to building India and the world.鈥�

Find a mentor, be positive and hone a hobby

There would have been no better way to wrap Christian鈥檚 India visit than hosting an informal, interactive, engaging 鈥�#LunchWithCK鈥�. If there’s way to summarize this luncheon, it was definitely a masterclass with Christian on how to lead with empathy, humility, and gratitude. 听Klein met up and interacted with colleagues in Mumbai who showcased their many talents and answered his queries. The hour-long session also brought out his softer, humane side as he shared his professional and personal life stories, eliciting gleams of smiles from the audiences. He also urged young colleagues to 鈥渇ind a mentor, be positive and hone a hobby鈥� to ladder up through #lifeatsap.

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Manasvi Vakharia, a young Early Talent shared her experience, 鈥淗is energy, his passion for a sustainable future and learning that his daughter was born the same day he was appointed CEO were the highlights of my day!”

Among the many special moments Klein experienced, some remain his favorite, 鈥渢here were so many special moments that will stay with me such as visiting and watering my tree in Bengaluru (a great 麻豆原创 tradition), meeting Pandeyji, who has been working in our Mumbai offices as the security guard since the very first day and taking part in some beautiful traditional ceremonies.鈥�

Thank you Christian for the incredible, energy, passion, empathy and reinforcing your confidence in India as the 鈥減lace to be!鈥�

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