‘Anti-corona’ technology: How London Marathon is going to be held
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While people around the world are slowly trying to eke out a routine with the coronavirus scare still very dominant, major sporting events have begun to be held with restrictions. Bundesliga, the football tournament exclusive to the professional German clubs, was held this year with the stadiums empty and the players and other staff taking as much precaution as possible. Players used hand sanitiser frequently, with the goalkeepers rubbing the liquid over their gloves. Even the Indian Premier League (IPL) is underway with certain precautions and safety measures in place for players and officials.
Continuing with the sporting events, the London Marathon is also scheduled to be held this year with the condition that participating elite athletes wear the Bump, a device which is said would help enforce social distancing, as per a report by BBC. The device will be worn by the 100 elite competitors and 500 event coordinators.
The Bump device is designed by Tharsus, a robotics company and is worn around the neck. It uses radio frequency to track if the social distancing norms are being maintained. If anyone from the event gets diagnosed with COVID-19, the ones who were there in close proximity will be notified. The marathon consists of a total of 19 laps in St. James Park.
The BBC report quotes race director Hugh Brasher as saying: "This weekend's event is the culmination of months of planning around how to deliver a socially distanced 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon that is safe for all participants and stakeholders. This technology has played an important role, giving our athletes and internal teams extra confidence to engage with the event safely."
Continuing with the sporting events, the London Marathon is also scheduled to be held this year with the condition that participating elite athletes wear the Bump, a device which is said would help enforce social distancing, as per a report by BBC. The device will be worn by the 100 elite competitors and 500 event coordinators.
The Bump device is designed by Tharsus, a robotics company and is worn around the neck. It uses radio frequency to track if the social distancing norms are being maintained. If anyone from the event gets diagnosed with COVID-19, the ones who were there in close proximity will be notified. The marathon consists of a total of 19 laps in St. James Park.
The BBC report quotes race director Hugh Brasher as saying: "This weekend's event is the culmination of months of planning around how to deliver a socially distanced 2020 Virgin Money London Marathon that is safe for all participants and stakeholders. This technology has played an important role, giving our athletes and internal teams extra confidence to engage with the event safely."
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Tech Mahindra launches dedicated ‘Microsoft business unit’
ET Bureau | | Sep 3, 2020, 04:24PM IST
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PUNE: Tech Mahindra on Thursday said it has launched a dedicated ‘Microsoft business unit’ that will help accelerate digital transformation for its customers worldwide.
The new business unit will focus on developing enterprise cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft platforms and technologies to meet the dynamic needs of customers and pursue their growth agenda, the company said.
It will house a centre of excellence (CoE) to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions across Microsoft Azure, Business Applications (Dynamics 365) and Modern Work (Microsoft 365). The CoE will harness the dedicated talent pool working to build intellectual property (IP) and personalised solutions for enterprise customers.
Tech Mahindra is a tier-1 cloud solutions provider and an Azure Networking partner focused on working towards unlocking new 5G use cases with Azure Edge.
“Tech Mahindra’s consulting services combined with the prowess of Microsoft will drive innovative and new age solutions for our customers,” said Harshul Asnani, senior vice president and global head of technology business at Tech Mahindra. “Together with Microsoft, we are winning significant deals across enterprises, aiding their digital transformation journey. Formation of a dedicated Microsoft BU is a strategic step to further cement the strong relationship we enjoy with Microsoft and will serve as a cornerstone for the digital transformation story with Microsoft.”
The new business unit will leverage Tech Mahindra’s digital expertise across industries and will bring together a talent pool of more than 2,500 professionals to meet the needs of about 900 customers globally. This unit will provide a platform for teams across competencies, industries and go-to-market strategies to collaborate and enable digital transformation for customers.
“Organisations across industries are re-imagining their futures, and Tech Mahindra’s new Microsoft business unit will deliver unique solutions and services, based on Microsoft platforms and technologies, to customers around the world. Tech Mahindra’s expanded relationship with Microsoft will empower organisations, and accelerate their digital transformation,” said Gavriella Schuster, corporate vice president, One Commercial Partner at Microsoft Corporation.
With the advent of Edge computing and 5G transforming enterprises, Tech Mahindra will tap into its telecom heritage and expertise in this partnership.
The new business unit will focus on developing enterprise cloud solutions leveraging Microsoft platforms and technologies to meet the dynamic needs of customers and pursue their growth agenda, the company said.
It will house a centre of excellence (CoE) to provide a comprehensive suite of solutions across Microsoft Azure, Business Applications (Dynamics 365) and Modern Work (Microsoft 365). The CoE will harness the dedicated talent pool working to build intellectual property (IP) and personalised solutions for enterprise customers.
Tech Mahindra is a tier-1 cloud solutions provider and an Azure Networking partner focused on working towards unlocking new 5G use cases with Azure Edge.
“Tech Mahindra’s consulting services combined with the prowess of Microsoft will drive innovative and new age solutions for our customers,” said Harshul Asnani, senior vice president and global head of technology business at Tech Mahindra. “Together with Microsoft, we are winning significant deals across enterprises, aiding their digital transformation journey. Formation of a dedicated Microsoft BU is a strategic step to further cement the strong relationship we enjoy with Microsoft and will serve as a cornerstone for the digital transformation story with Microsoft.”
The new business unit will leverage Tech Mahindra’s digital expertise across industries and will bring together a talent pool of more than 2,500 professionals to meet the needs of about 900 customers globally. This unit will provide a platform for teams across competencies, industries and go-to-market strategies to collaborate and enable digital transformation for customers.
“Organisations across industries are re-imagining their futures, and Tech Mahindra’s new Microsoft business unit will deliver unique solutions and services, based on Microsoft platforms and technologies, to customers around the world. Tech Mahindra’s expanded relationship with Microsoft will empower organisations, and accelerate their digital transformation,” said Gavriella Schuster, corporate vice president, One Commercial Partner at Microsoft Corporation.
With the advent of Edge computing and 5G transforming enterprises, Tech Mahindra will tap into its telecom heritage and expertise in this partnership.
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Snap pledges to hire more minorities, women in tech roles
Reuters | | Jul 30, 2020, 11:43AM IST
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Snap Inc, the parent of photo messaging app Snapchat has pledged to double the number of minorities and women staff in its tech teams.
Women represented 32.9% of Snap's global workforce in 2019, but make up only 16.1% of its tech teams, the company said in its first annual diversity report.
The social media company said that gender balance within its tech teams remained low and it will double the number of women in tech roles by 2023.
The findings mirrored the limited progress made by tech heavyweights in employing more women and minorities.
"We are determined to do what it takes to improve these numbers, because behind the numbers are real people," Snap said in the report
Snap said it aimed to double the number of underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities in the United States by 2025.
Women represented 32.9% of Snap's global workforce in 2019, but make up only 16.1% of its tech teams, the company said in its first annual diversity report.
The social media company said that gender balance within its tech teams remained low and it will double the number of women in tech roles by 2023.
The findings mirrored the limited progress made by tech heavyweights in employing more women and minorities.
"We are determined to do what it takes to improve these numbers, because behind the numbers are real people," Snap said in the report
Snap said it aimed to double the number of underrepresented racial and ethnic minorities in the United States by 2025.
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