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Vodafone Idea Limited Achieves Major Production Milestone with IBM and Red Hat for its Open Universal Hybrid Cloud for Network and IT workloads

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ARMONK, New York and NEW DELHI, May 11, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — IBM (NYSE: IBM) announced that Vodafone Idea Limited (VIL) has delivered the first major production milestone for core network functions on its Open Universal Hybrid Cloud, powered by IBM and Red Hat. The platform now enables IT and network applications to run on a common cloud architecture – designed to deliver breakthrough ROI improvements through optimization of CapEx, OpEx, skills and automation investments across both the Network and IT application domains.

The Open Universal Hybrid Cloud is a hybrid cloud platform that is based on open technology and open standards from IBM and Red Hat. It enables Vodafone Idea to better serve nearly 300 million subscribers by simplifying and transforming its IT and telecom network operations. The new platform is deployed across many distributed Vodafone Idea cloud microsites across India, as well as its central IT operations which are also run by IBM.

This platform enables radical automation through standardization. A wide range of capabilities from IBM and Red Hat, including Watson AI and Red Hat Ansible Automation Platform, will strengthen VIL’s capability in network and IT planning. New network cloud microsites and IT capacity will now be able to be provisioned in an agile way, enabling faster deployments and cost efficiency.

This platform, which has the potential to deliver a step change in the cost and quality of core network delivery, enables new distributed edge compute capabilities that can seamlessly blend network and IT functions. IBM and Vodafone Idea’s breakthrough secured hybrid cloud is also built for business and the provisioning of highly differentiated B2B services to the India market. Vodafone Idea and IBM plan to work together as Vodafone Idea brings additional B2B services to market, like blockchain based solutions, in key industry verticals such as retail and financial services.

IBM has been a key IT partner to Vodafone Idea for more than a decade. Today’s news extends and builds upon previous hybrid cloud collaborations between Vodafone Idea, IBM and Red Hat. This includes the agreement in May 2019 to deliver an enhanced customer experience to millions of connected consumers and businesses in India through further enhancements of Vodafone Idea’s IT hybrid cloud, resulting in the delivery of the IT facet of the company’s Open Universal Hybrid Cloud.

It also builds on the October 2019 announcement of Vodafone Idea’s adoption of Red Hat technologies to build, operate, automate and orchestrate the Network Cloud. This paved the way for integrating network function into the Open Universal Hybrid Cloud.

Today’s announcement brings it all together, with a single Open Universal Hybrid Cloud supporting both IT and network function within Vodafone Idea, and enabling those capabilities to be taken to market with extreme agility.

“Through our collaboration with IBM and Red Hat, we are adopting open standards and leading with highly automated, machine learning based hybrid cloud solutions to create India’s first Open Universal Hybrid Cloud that supports our most mission-critical operations across Network and IT systems, and B2B Enterprise customer offerings. This is part of our transformation journey to set up a robust, future ready network,” said Vishant Vora, CTO of Vodafone Idea Limited. 

“As major communication service providers like Vodafone Idea continue to modernize, they are turning to IBM as their strategic partner to build, deploy and manage their networks as an open cloud platform with telco-grade security,” said Steve Canepa, Global Managing Director and Worldwide Head of Telecommunications, Media & Entertainment Industry, IBM. “By selecting IBM and Red Hat, VIL will benefit from our commitment to open architecture, our scale investments in   automation and AI capabilities, and our proven industry expertise.”

“We are pleased that Vodafone Idea continues to build on Red Hat as one of the core technologies to deliver its Open Universal Hybrid Cloud,” said Ashesh Badani, Senior Vice President, Cloud Platforms, Red Hat. “By accelerating automation of the network and serving as a key enabler of converging its network and IT domains with a common architecture, Red Hat is helping Vodafone Idea to bring the platform to a broad range of customers, including small to medium-sized enterprises and start-ups.”

About IBM
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Statements regarding IBM’s future direction and intent are subject to change or withdrawal without notice, and represent goals and objectives only.

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Marisa Conway
IBM Media Relations
conwaym@us.ibm.com

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Körber Launches Free Solution for Supply Chain Resiliency and Safety in Light of COVID-19

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Solution strategically tracks associates, devices, equipment, locations, and orders

HAMBURG, Germany, May 9, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — Körber, the global supply chain technology leader from software to materials handling automation, today announces the availability of Körber InSight Contact Tracer to mitigate and handle the impact of coronavirus in distribution operations. Contact Tracer tracks the locations of people, devices, orders and the corresponding use of equipment throughout the warehouse  – protecting workers and operations.

“We’re in unprecedented times due to COVID-19,” said Sean Elliott, chief technology officer for Körber Supply Chain – Software. “Now more than ever businesses need a partner that understands their unique supply chain complexities. At Körber, we’re first and foremost your ally, creating highly-tailored solutions to meet your needs today and beyond. This includes advanced software solutions to assess risk for your supply chain and staff and helping you continue to meet consumer demands.”

More products, suppliers, distribution channels and heightening consumer expectations already make supply chains more complex by the day. Combine this with supply chain continuity in light of the recent pandemic, this complexity increases exponentially. Contact Tracer overcomes this.

Contact Tracer uniquely works with data from the warehouse management system (WMS) to monitor the potential movement of coronavirus. This can be adjusted per each company’s unique needs. Examples include tracking the cycle of events and locations of an employee, devices (headsets, scanners, radios), equipment (pallet jacks, clamp truck, forklifts, carts) and inbound and outbound orders throughout the warehouse – narrowed to a specific timeframe. Additionally, companies have the insights to inform customers about any possible exposure to the contents of their orders.

Previously requiring extensive manual research of hundreds of interactions, supply chain professionals can now instantly assess who, what, when and where is potentially impacted. The result is a simplified means to detect direct and indirect exposure to coronavirus and determine low to high-risk scenarios for warehouse products and people.

The Körber Business Area Supply Chain is part of the international technology group Körber. This consists of Aberle, Aberle Software, Cirrus Logistics, Cohesio Group, Consoveyo, DMLogic, HighJump, inconso, Otimis, Langhammer, Riantics and Voiteq. Körber is home to more than 2,300 professionals and nearly 100 strategic partners across the globe dedicated to advancing supply chains. With 30+ years of experience, Körber already has proven success with thousands of companies worldwide.

Contact Tracer is now available for Körber Warehouse Management Systems worldwide.

For further information visit: https://www.koerber-supplychain.com/

About Körber Supply Chain

Supply chains are growing more complex by the day. Körber uniquely provides a broad range of proven, end-to-end supply chain solutions fitting any business size, strategy or appetite for growth. Capable of delivering not just software, but automation, voice, robotics, and materials handling – plus the expertise to tie it all together. We are a global partner not just for today, but also as the needs of supply chains continue to evolve. Conquer supply chain complexity – with Körber. The Körber Business Area Supply Chain is part of the global technology group Körber. Find out more on www.koerber-supplychain.com

Contact:
Heather Smith
605-203-0605
heather.smith@koerber-supplychain.com

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IBM CEO Arvind Krishna Keynotes IBM Think Digital 2020; Announces New AI, Edge and Cloud Capabilities to Help Clients Accelerate Recovery and Transformation

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More than 90,000 attendees join IBM’s Think Digital event experience

IBM offers technology training and solutions that can help serve as building blocks of transformation and recovery, resilience and discovery

NEW YORK, May 6, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — In his keynote presentation at IBM’s Think Digital event, IBM (NYSE: IBM) CEO Arvind Krishna urged companies to build resiliency into their businesses and their networks in response to the unprecedented challenges presented by COVID-19.

“History will look back on this as the moment when the digital transformation of business and society suddenly accelerated,” Krishna said. “This is an opportunity to develop new solutions, new ways of working and new partnerships that will benefit your company and your customers, not just today, but for years to come.”

IBM’s annual event is taking place May 5 and 6 online exclusively, connecting clients, partners and thought leaders around the world.

During the opening keynote, Krishna called hybrid cloud and AI “the two dominant forces driving digital transformation.” And he announced new offerings to help clients on that path:

  • A broad range of AI-powered capabilities and services that are designed to help CIOs automate their IT infrastructures to be more resilient to future disruptions and to help reduce costs. A new offering, Watson AIOps, uses AI to self-detect, diagnose and respond to IT anomalies in real time. Watson AIOps is built on Red Hat OpenShift to run across hybrid cloud environments and works with collaboration technologies at the center of today’s distributed work environment, such as Slack and Box.
  • New IBM solutions, services and partnerships help businesses make the most of the opportunities presented by 5G and edge computing. With new offerings built on Red Hat OpenShift, enterprises can autonomously manage workloads across a massive volume of edge devices. Telecommunications providers can quickly orchestrate virtual and container network functions to help them provide new services today and as 5G adoption expands.
  • The first Independent Software Vendors (ISVs) and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) providers who intend to onboard their offerings to IBM’s financial services-ready public cloud. Assima, C3.ai, Finacle, Intellect Design and Thought Machine have committed to delivering their offerings through that platform, giving participating banks an efficient way to ensure they are working with trusted vendors.

“Technology platforms are the basis for competitive advantage in the 21st century,” Krishna added. “They will determine how quickly you can pivot to new market opportunities, how well you serve your clients, how much you can scale, and how fast you can respond to a crisis like the one we’re facing today.”

IBM CEO Arvind Krishna’s Think Digital keynote will be available for replay after 11 pm ET on May 5 at ibm.com/events/think/watch/replays.

About IBM Think Digital
At Think Digital, IBM will discuss the state of business and the role of critical technologies, such as AI and Cloud, as clients accelerate recovery and digital transformation in the wake of COVID-19.

Visit www.ibm.com/events/think/watch for the full schedule and livestream agenda, and to watch all of the programming—including IBM CEO Arvind Krishna’s keynote, “The New Essential Technologies for Business,” on May 5 at 11:15 am ET and 7:15 pm ET.

Follow the conference on Twitter at #think2020 and @ibmlive. For more information, visit the IBM Think 2020 Newsroom, newsroom.ibm.com/think.

CONTACT:
Vineeta Durani
IBM Communications
347-982-4803
vineeta.durani@us.ibm.com

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Pantum Introduces Easy Printing for Home Working and Schooling

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ZHUHAI, China, April 23, 2020 /PRNewswire/ — The global outbreak of COVID-19 has disrupted workplaces on a massive scale as countries around the world mandate people to work from home to contain the spread of the virus. Pantum, a developer and manufacturer of laser printers and printing solutions, is bringing its compact yet powerful laser printers to help workers and students keep productive in the current strain of the new coronavirus.

“As office workers and students start to work from home, they need an easy-of-use, affordable and reliable printing solution to ensure a stress-free work-at-home routine,” said Michael Qin, Sales Director of Pantum. “To address this challenge, we are introducing our cost-effective, M6502NW and P2500W models, to provide high-quality, trouble-free and economical printing solutions for homes.”

Ever Easier with Pantum

With the rise of remote working situation in India, many in-office workers and students will experience their first foray into at-home work. To get started, users simply need to install the driver downloaded from Pantum website or extracted from the disc. Once the driver file is initiated, users just need to follow the instruction to connect and finish installation with one click. Coupled with Pantum APP, users can realize fast and easy printing right from mobile phone or tablet without any additional set-up or direct contact.

Pantum user-friendly design
Pantum user-friendly design

Safety Net Offered by Dedicated Service Team

Even though the new stay-at-home rule results in restrictions, Pantum remains to make sure users who are unable to leave their homes during the pandemic still enjoy dependable after-sales service through virtual guide. The Company continues to set up a national free hotline and online service center on its Facebook page, Pantum India, to provide customers troubleshooting solutions and free to-door repair service (After Lockdown) for products under the one-year warranty period.

Simple but Mighty

Designed to meet the daily printing needs in the home scenario, the single-functional laser printer P2500W is capable of printing 2,000 pages monthly. With sleek design and compact size, P2500W fits any desktop and prints with speeds up to 22ppm.

Pantum P2500W & M6502NW
Pantum P2500W & M6502NW

Also, with printing, scanning and photocopying combined into a compact and elegant metal structure, the three-in-one M6502NW seamlessly integrates paper and digital workstream for various home working and learning scenarios from scanning and printing business files to submitting homework.

Go Green at Home

With the compatibility of refillable toner cartridges, users can replenish the printers with toner with easy-to-use refill kits. It not only reduces the after cost but also mitigates the negative impact of manufacturing cartridges on the environment.

About Pantum

Founded in 2010, Pantum is a printer manufacturer, with its business covering printers, printing materials, and printing solutions and services. In 2011, Pantum began its overseas expansion with current global footprints in more than 50 countries and regions, including China, the US, Europe, the Middle East, and South Africa. Driven by its patented technology, Pantum is continuously innovating its office products to meet the evolving needs of customers, offering economical, user-friendly, and energy-efficient products as well as reliable printing solutions. Today, Pantum is now also bringing greater value to Indian customers through its cost-effective products, premium services.

To purchase, please searches on Amazon:

P2500W: https://amzn.to/2mAY9qj 
M6502NW: https://amzn.to/2kgGljs

Or Contact:

Mr. Abhra Das
Pantum India Sales Head
Mobile: +91 9831849971
Email: Abhra.das@pantum.com
Website: www.pantum.in  
Facebook: Pantum India
Service hotline: +91-1800-419-3160

Mr. Aaron Zhao
Asia-Pacific Sales manager
Mobile: +86 18928036307
Email: Aaron.zhao@pantum.com

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